I, who just wanted to be lazy, was forced to become the Hokage.

Chapter 530 The grand plan to save his mother was not even halfway done when he passed away!

The moment Black Zetsu was dragged out of the depths of the earth by the dark shadow, he was quite bewildered.

At first, it had a very good plan.

Although it's unclear why Jiraiya and the Dark Shadow from Konoha appeared in the Land of Rain, right next to the Akatsuki.

However, out of caution, and also to drive away these two inexplicable "outsiders".

Black Zetsu rushed to Amegakure without stopping, and using his hidden agents within the village, he instigated Hanzo of Amegakure to launch an attack on the Akatsuki organization ahead of schedule.

Because Black Zetsu had been secretly observing Nagato.

Therefore, Black Zetsu also took into account the overall situation of the Akatsuki, Amegakure, and the Land of Rain.

Its original plan was to exploit the hostile relationship between Amegakure and Akatsuki—one organization symbolizing dominance and the other dreaming of peace, with frequent conflicts between them and no possibility of peaceful coexistence—to "reform" Akatsuki.

The specific "modification" method was to kill Yahiko and Konan, prompting Nagato and the Rinnegan to awaken again, and then it—Black Zetsu (and White Zetsu)—made a dazzling appearance and actively chose to join the Akatsuki organization.

Once Black Zetsu joins the Akatsuki and gains the right to stand openly beside Nagato, he can use his accumulated knowledge over thousands of years to further modify Nagato, aiming to mold Nagato into his own shape.

Nagato now possesses a pair of Rinnegan, but lacks the ability to use them properly.

But it's okay, the Black Society will never be defeated!

To be precise, it was a meeting of Uchiha Madara!

Madara Uchiha was the true owner of the Rinnegan and the one who truly "awakened" it.

Before transplanting the Rinnegan to Nagato, Madara Uchiha had also studied the abilities of the Rinnegan in depth and developed a large number of ninjutsu abilities specifically for the Rinnegan.

This includes, but is not limited to, the Six Paths Clone Technique, the Sealing Technique, and the Reincarnation Technique, among others.

Nara Rinkei inherited a great deal of Uchiha Madara's "legacy".

However, the real lion's share was in Black Zetsu's hands.

Because Madara Uchiha had been secretly planning a training program for Nagato and had done a lot of preparation for it.

The core of Nagato's training program is the Rinnegan!

however.

Completely unexpectedly, Jiraiya and Nara Rin appeared in the Land of Rain one after the other, and even appeared next to Nagato.

Black Zetsu, who had long considered Nagato as his own, would never allow these two Konoha ninjas to get close to his "treasure."

He summoned Black Zetsu to personally drive away Jiraiya and Nara Rinka.

He lacks that courage.

However, under the guise of protecting the Land of Rain, they instigated a battle between Amegakure and Akatsuki, aiming to drive out the Leaf Village ninja.

Absolutely black!

Moreover, this operation was already part of Black Zetsu's plan, and having Hanzo and the Salamander arrive now only brought forward the planned time.

But for Nagato, for Nagato's Rinnegan.

Hei Jue couldn't care less about that.

If we don't drive Nara Rinka and Jiraiya out this time, who knows what those two Konoha ninjas will do to the owner of the Rinnegan!

Especially Jiraiya.

Jiraiya, and Mount Myōboku behind him.

Black Zetsu is quite wary of him.

The giant toad sage in Mount Myōboku—others may not know its abilities, but surely Black Zetsu does?

What is the most annoying thing for a mastermind behind the scenes?

Isn't it just that the relevant information was exposed before the behind-the-scenes plan was completed?

It just so happens that the Great Toad Sage possesses the ability to make prophecies.

Yes.

prophecy.

Black Zetsu is incomprehensible.

Those toad spirits from Mount Myōboku are really annoying!

Ahem, we've gotten a bit off-topic...

all in all.

Allowing Amegakure to launch its operation against Akatsuki ahead of schedule might affect Nagato's training plan.

But the most urgent task is to drive the two Konoha ninjas out of the Land of Rain!

Both Black Zetsu and White Zetsu possess very unique and powerful abilities.

Despite its seemingly closed-off and impenetrable nature, Rain Village, under the combined attack of Black Zetsu and White Zetsu, is like a leaky grid.

Their long-term clandestine activities have given Black Zetsu and White Zetsu the ability to disrupt Amegakure to a certain extent.

This ability might not be suitable for other tasks.

However, instigating Amegakure to launch an operation against Akatsuki is still quite admirable.

Because there is indeed an irreconcilable conflict between Amegakure and Akatsuki!

Especially after the war ended, the conflict between the two organizations intensified.

It's not like Hanzo of the Salamander has been trying to eliminate the Akatsuki for just a day or two.

And so.

Instigated by Black Zetsu and White Zetsu, Hanzo of the Salamander and Amegakure launched a military operation without warning.

As Black Zetsu had planned.

Hanzo the Salamander and Amegakure should possess the ability to drive away Jiraiya and Nara Rinka.

On one hand, Hanzo of the Salamander was indeed a well-known veteran ninja in the ninja world, and the Sannin were all his defeated opponents back then.

On the other hand, Hanzo the Salamander also led a fairly elite ninja force!

What Black Zetsu never expected was...

Hanzo dealt with Jiraiya fairly cleanly and efficiently.

At that time, Black Zetsu had relaxed a bit.

Until it overheard the conversation between Nara Rinka and Nagato.

Nagato sacrificed his Rinnegan to force Nara Rinkei to deal with Hanzo!

How can this be allowed?!

Black Zetsu cannot exist without the Rinnegan, just as Konoha cannot exist without the Will of Fire.

The moment Black Zetsu overheard this conversation, he made the decision to forcibly take Nagato away—or at least his Rinnegan.

It finally managed to launch its attack when the battle reached its most intense moment.

then.

It was captured by Nara Rinka.

And then.

They started setting fire to Nara!

[Flame Release]!

The purplish-black flames originated from Nara Rinka's palm and were guided by the chains of the [Shadow Binding Technique], directly burning towards the immobilized Zetsu.

The flames, glowing with an eerie color, emitted terrifyingly high temperatures, causing the originally humid air to distort and deform.

Seeing that the purple flames were about to burn him, Bai Jue A Fei, who had been watching the show, finally couldn't hold back anymore.

It didn't know what "Spot" was thinking either.

But since it's "Ban's" doing, it should just cooperate obediently.

That's always been the case.

White Zetsu Tobi is also completely obedient to Madara's will.

But that won't work now!

If we don't run, the flames from the Dark Shadow will come flying at us!

White Zetsu Tobi originally thought that Madara had some other reason for attacking Nagato ahead of time, and was waiting for Madara's performance.

As a result, "Ban" was completely dumbfounded...

Sure enough, this "dark spot" is no match for "age spots"...

Such strange thoughts popped into Bai Jue A Fei's mind, but they did not affect his actions in the slightest.

As the son of the Divine Tree and a unique Super White Zetsu, Tobi possesses extremely powerful and special abilities.

One of its major abilities is that it can eliminate all types of curse seals!

During the Fourth Shinobi World War, when Tobi, the White Zetsu, fought against Team Hawk and Orochimaru, he was bound by a cursed seal placed on him by Orochimaru.

However, as the "Hawk" squad and Orochimaru walked away, White Zetsu Tobi immediately regained his mobility, and the traces of Orochimaru's cursed seal were completely erased.

This is the special talent of the Child of the Divine Tree!

Nara Rinka's "Shadow Binding Technique" is derived from the "Shadow Slap Technique" and the "Self-Karma Curse Binding Technique," and its core control ability comes from the curse seal technique.

When he was controlled by the Shadow Binding Technique, White Zetsu Tobi could have broken free directly.

Seeing that "Spot" wasn't moving, it became too lazy to move either.

But we can't stay still now!

Before Nara Rinkazu's astonished gaze could even reach Zetsu's body with the blackish-purple flames of the [Flame Release] technique, the guy inexplicably broke free from the control of the [Shadow Binding Technique] and "melted" into the ground below like a drop of water.

For White Zetsu Tobi, who possesses the [Mayfly Technique], the earth and vegetation are his absolute home ground!

In the blink of an eye, most of Jue's body merged into the earth.

How could Nara Lan Kei accept such a big fish "getting away"?

He quickly controlled the chains of the Shadow Binding Technique, which had not yet dissipated, and wrapped them around Xiang Jue once more.

But just like before, White Zetsu Tobi completely ignored the control effect of the Shadow Binding Technique, and together with Black Zetsu, the entire pitcher plant disappeared into the earth.

The Shadow Binding Technique is ineffective?

Nara Rinka's brows furrowed tightly.

Is it Black Zetsu's ability?

Or is it a White Zetsu's ability?

Nara Rinkasa was undecided for a moment.

However, he quickly put the question out of his mind, looked directly at Nagato, and held up two fingers.

Gouge out the eyes!

Quick eye removal, quick and worry-free!

"ah--"

With a scream from Nagato.

Two bloody "onions" fell into the hands of Nara Rinka.

Rinnegan, obtained!