Saving the Uchiha clan starts with becoming the clan leader.

Even if Sasori really is a spy for Konoha, so what?

"So...shall we hold the meeting now?" Obito Uchiha asked.

“Okay, you go and bring Sasori in. I’ll contact the others. I’ll take this opportunity to inform the others of your existence, and by the way… adjust the organization’s structure. Orochimaru and Deidara need to be separated. If we don’t separate them soon, the organization will probably be missing a face.”

Obito Uchiha remained silent.

This matter,

It's difficult to handle.

Orochimaru is such a troublemaker. He caused quite a stir when he teamed up with Kakuzu, and the two fought each other many times. When they finally recruited Hidan and Deidara, they quickly separated Orochimaru and Kakuzu, who were like oil and water.

Then Kakuzu and Hidan formed a new partnership, and they worked together very well.

The problem is that the combination of Orochimaru and Deidara is quite troublesome. Deidara dislikes Orochimaru and has threatened to blow him into a dead snake several times. After being reprimanded by Pain a few times, he has restrained himself, but who knows when Deidara might lose his temper and actually make a move. In that case, Deidara might be gone.

Deidara could be absorbed into the Akatsuki organization.

Nature is not a weakling.

But it's not that you don't know the value of something, it's that you have to compare it to others. Compared to a tough old fox like Orochimaru, a young guy like Deidara is no match for him. If the two were to clash, the final result would undoubtedly be a complete defeat for Deidara.

"I'll go and bring the scorpion in."

Obito Uchiha stood up.

Let Payne worry about these things!

Moving from behind the scenes to the forefront doesn't seem like a bad thing. When he was in a dominant position, he had to worry about all sorts of messy things, but now he doesn't have to care about these troubles anymore, since the first half of the plan is the same anyway.

The task of collecting the nine tailed beasts is simply to be completed; it doesn't matter who is in charge of it.

[Chapter 329. Personnel Changes in the Akatsuki Organization]

Sasori stood outside the cave, scrutinizing the hidden barrier surrounding them with a scholarly eye, trying to grasp its essence. He didn't follow Obito Uchiha into the cave. He understood the reason: even though he had already paid the price with the lives of so many Konoha ninjas, he still needed the approval of the organization's leader to officially become a member of the 'Akatsuki' organization.

He also comes from a large club.

Moreover, before his defection, he was already a high-ranking member of Sunagakure, a top-tier ninja organization in the world.

Back then, he had about a hundred or so direct subordinates under his command. Even after he defected from Sunagakure, he still had a considerable number of loyal subordinates who would keep him informed of everything that happened in Sunagakure. It was only because he was imprisoned in Konoha for the past five years that he lost contact with them.

What's even more hateful is that villain Uchiha Munegen, who forced him to reveal information about all his subordinates.

So that

He doesn't dare contact those old subordinates at all now.

He dared not contact his former subordinates, had no suitable puppets at his disposal, could not collect high-quality materials in the Land of Waterfall, and his hatred for the Uchiha and Konoha created a chemical reaction within him. That's why he accepted Obito Uchiha's invitation so quickly. He was happy to oppose Konoha and cause them some trouble.

It was definitely not because he thought he was no match for Obito Uchiha at the time, which is why he was forced to submit to the situation.

"Is there really a chance to deal with Konoha?"

Scorpion looked up at the azure sky.

He didn't know how strong Konoha was.

However, the Uchiha clan... having mastered those things he developed, the Uchiha clan will probably become stronger and stronger in the future. Opposing Konoha and being enemies with the Uchiha, it feels like he has embarked on a dead end with no way back!

but,

The hatred in my heart could not be dispelled.

Having been driven like an ox or a horse for more than five years, this resentment was not so easy to let go of. So even though he knew that the road ahead was destined to be rugged, he still embarked on this path of no return.

"Boom!"

The large rock blocking the cave was moved to the side.

Obito Uchiha came out.

"Scorpion, come inside with me."

"Looks like I don't have to worry about being disposed of."

"As long as you complete the mission successfully and don't betray the organization, no one will care what you do." Uchiha Obito led Sasori into the cave, raised his hands to form hand seals, and the boulder behind him moved again, blocking the cave entrance. The cave instantly became pitch black, so dark that you couldn't see your hand in front of your face.

However, this is not a problem for Scorpion.

Although many combat-use equipment had been removed from his body, he had been continuously optimizing the non-combat parts. These eyes were neither Sharingan nor Byakugan, but they still had many functions, one of which was seeing in the dark.

What is this?

Scorpion looked at the huge statue sitting in the cave and instinctively asked a question.

"You'll find out later. Now, stand up and pick any spot you like." Obito Uchiha had already stood on one of the ten outstretched fingers of the statue.

Seeing this, the scorpion followed suit.

He picked up a finger and stood on it.

"and then?"

After standing still, Scorpion asked again.

"Just wait."

"Wait... Fine! I'll wait, it won't make a difference if it takes a little more time."

It didn't take long.

Scorpion heard a static sound that resembled radio waves. Looking in the direction of the sound, he saw a phantom humanoid figure with iridescent seven-colored patterns standing on one of the two central thumbs of the statue. As if sensing Scorpion's gaze, the figure also looked over.

look,

The handover took place in the air.

“That is…” Scorpion’s pupils contracted, revealing wavy eyes?

what?

"Sasori of the Red Sand, from now on you are a member of the Akatsuki. I believe Obito Uchiha has already told you everything that needs to be said, so I won't say anything more. I'll introduce you to the other members of the organization later. By the way, I am Pain."

After Payne finished speaking, he looked away.

Payne?

Scorpion muttered something softly.

This Akatsuki organization does seem to have something special. Uchiha Obito, the white humanoid figure called White Zetsu, and a leader with an unheard-of eye technique—it makes one quite curious about who the organization's members are.

Next, a series of static-like noises, similar to radio waves, began to ring out frequently.

One after another, iridescent phantoms descended into the dark cave.

"What's going on today?"

The speaker was a young man with a ponytail, who immediately gave off a carefree and easygoing impression.

"Deidara, pay attention. Don't you see any newcomers? Being able to observe your surroundings is an essential skill for a qualified ninja." The next speaker was a long-haired man with a deep, hoarse voice that immediately conjured images of dangerous creatures like venomous snakes.

"Orochimaru, you bastard, shut up! I'm not blind, I can see, I don't need you to pretend to remind me."

"Ah! You clearly saw a newcomer, yet you still asked such a question... Is it not a lack of experience, but a lack of brains?"

Orochimaru said thoughtfully.

then,

Deidara was furious.

"Alright, Orochimaru, stop provoking Deidara. And Deidara, you shut up too. I didn't call you here to listen to your bickering." Pain felt a headache coming on. When Orochimaru and Kakuzu were partners, every meeting was filled with their open and covert attacks. But now that Orochimaru and Deidara were teaming up, it was Deidara getting beaten up by Orochimaru.

Anyway,

There's just no peace and quiet.

Moreover, the problem lies entirely with Orochimaru.

However, apart from his strained relationship with his partner, Orochimaru hasn't shown any other problems so far. It's not a good idea to kick Orochimaru out of the organization outright, as that would require him to do it personally, and he doesn't want to waste his time on such a thing.

"Deidara, Orochimaru should just be blown up."

Kakuzu suddenly spoke up.

"Heh~! Kakuzu, it seems we haven't been communicating much lately, and you've got quite a few disagreements!" Orochimaru narrowed his eyes, staring at Kakuzu standing diagonally opposite him, his smile laced with chilling killing intent.

"Sooner or later, I'll peel off your snake skin."

Kakuzu said it with absolute certainty.

That undisguised killing intent filled the entire cave with unbridled ferocity.

"Haha! Slaughter is the best! Kakuzu, you should join the Jashin Cult! Lord Jashin will reward you!" Hidan shouted excitedly, looking like he was eager to see a good show. If it weren't for the limited space, he might have already taken up his scythe and joined the fray himself.

"Hmph! I'm only interested in money. Religious beliefs... mean nothing to me."

Kakuzu scoffed at his partner's invitation to join the cult.

"Hey, are you underestimating Lord Evil God?"

The chaotic scene was an eye-opener for Scorpion.

Good guy,

It seems that before they can even confront Konoha, they'll have to fight amongst themselves first.

However... Orochimaru and Kakuzu, those two names are something else! Orochimaru goes without saying, the name of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha is known to almost everyone in the ninja world. Kakuzu's public fame is not as loud as Orochimaru's, but in the shadows, this is a name that can be traced back to fifty or sixty years ago. I didn't expect that he is still active now. I wonder if it is still the same person?

As for Deidara and Hidan...

I've never heard of either of those names.

But someone who can stand here must have some skills, right?

"Everyone, shut up!"

Payne was furious. Couldn't these bastards just shut up? If they weren't using the [Illusionary Body Technique] to hold the meeting, these guys would probably have really started a full-blown fight. They really didn't take him, their leader, seriously!

He still needs more guidance!

perhaps,

Should we find an opportunity to beat them all up one by one?