Konan had a bit of a headache and let out a helpless sigh.
She was originally a young girl with no desires or grand ambitions, her greatest wish being simply to live out her life in peace and stability with her friends.
Even though Yahiko's death had caused her to darken, she still remained unwilling to do anything too evil; in this regard, she was quite different from Nagato.
More than anything...
She simply felt for Nagato and wanted to help him fulfill Yahiko's dream!
Now, however, things were different.
With the rise of Uchiha Jin and the betrayal of Orochimaru, the Akatsuki Organization had been forced from the shadows into the spotlight. Especially after Nagato was truly defeated in a direct confrontation this time, she felt even more that there were problems with the 'Tailed Beast Deterrence' plan.
The scales in her heart naturally began to tilt.
She no longer bothered to think about the 'Tailed Beast Deterrence' plan. Especially after Uchiha Jin's recruitment attempt today, she was more inclined to bring Nagato into Konoha.
She felt that such a peaceful and stable life was, in a sense, quite good.
Especially since Nagato had the ability to resurrect Yahiko. When the time came, the three of them could live well in Konoha. As for grand topics like peace in the Ninja World, she would leave that to someone like Uchiha Jin to solve.
But, unfortunately.
Although she had vaguely made a decision in her heart, she wasn't sure she could persuade Nagato.
Because Nagato was no longer the timid person he used to be; Yahiko's death had made him increasingly stubborn. Unless the Akatsuki Organization truly reached a dead end, even she, as his friend, would find it difficult to persuade him.
She really wanted to tell Nagato about her conversation with Uchiha Jin today so they could discuss specific countermeasures, and she might even take the opportunity to properly advise him.
But the existence of the Eight Trigrams Seal made it impossible for her to contact Nagato.
So, sigh!
After a helpless sigh, Konan began to look troubled.
At this moment, she just silently basked in the sun, admiring the scenery outside while beginning to think.
A long time later.
She silently made up her mind. For now, she would honestly cooperate with Konoha. Once she had initially integrated into Konoha and gained Uchiha Jin's trust, she would then try to discuss with him how to resolve this matter.
Anyway, Uchiha Jin also wanted to recruit Nagato. As long as she could prove her heart was truly with Konoha, Uchiha Jin would likely be willing to give her a chance.
...
Meanwhile.
Uchiha Clan Compound.
After resolving the remaining issues in Konoha, Uchiha Jin skipped work and came straight back. However, when he arrived at his home's reception room, he found that it was quite lively!
The Senju Brothers, Uzumaki Mito, Minato Namikaze, Kushina, Sakumo Hatake...
All the Edo Tensei Strongmen were currently at his home.
And the sole target of this group's visit was clearly—Rin Nohara!
At this moment, the looks in everyone's eyes as they watched Rin Nohara were filled with almost frantic ambition and envy.
This was also normal!
If they were merely Edo Tensei bodies, then everyone would certainly be unwilling to remain in the mortal world. But seeing Rin Nohara, a person who had been successfully resurrected, how could anyone present resist being moved?
And among them was Senju Hashirama.
Yes!
Although he had a great moral fastidiousness, and if such a resurrection method were extremely evil, he would absolutely have no interest in pursuing so-called resurrection.
But this time was different, because resurrection via the Rinnegan didn't actually require sacrificing anything.
Even if the current Nagato couldn't resurrect him, or if it required an extremely heavy price, that was only because Nagato's own strength was insufficient and the Rinnegan weren't his own eyes.
He could wait.
Wait until Uchiha Jin awakened his own Rinnegan and his strength rose by another level or two. By then, resurrecting him wouldn't be very difficult.
It was precisely this hope that ignited his desire to be resurrected.
After all, in a sense, Senju Hashirama didn't die of old age; rather, it was because of his battle with Uchiha Madara back then, which completely exhausted all the vitality in his body.
Now that there was a chance, he naturally wouldn't let it go easily.
"Oh, this is quite rare!"
"But everyone, don't be too anxious. After all, you are different from Rin Nohara. Before Rin died, she was only a Chunin; resurrecting her didn't require much of a price."
"But if you want to resurrect everyone present, that's not something that can be done in the short term."
"Of course."
"What I can guarantee everyone is that while the road is winding, the future is bright!"
Uchiha Jin had a smile on his lips.
At this moment, he was truly happy. After all, he had finally found a carrot to dangle in front of everyone.
In the past, while these Edo Tensei Strongmen were willing to help him a bit, he essentially had no means to recruit or bind them; many things were actually entirely up to their own willingness...
How could that be allowed?
As the current Hokage of Konoha and the future Emperor of the Ninja World, he had to have the ability to command them.
He wanted to reach a point where as long as he spoke, these people would follow his orders unconditionally!
And today's grand performance of resurrecting Rin Nohara was, on one hand, because he himself wanted to resurrect her, and on the other hand, was it not also a way to dangle a carrot for everyone?
Meanwhile.
Hearing Uchiha Jin's words, everyone present naturally nodded one after another.
At the very least, at this moment.
Even if everyone knew Uchiha Jin was dangling a carrot, they still swallowed it without hesitation.
There was no helping it!
This carrot was too enticing!
"Don't worry, Hokage, we will work hard too!"
"To completely unify the Ninja World in the future and give the entire Ninja World true peace, I am willing to help the Hokage crush all enemies!"
"I'm also willing to contribute!"
"Count me in!"
"..."
Everyone present spoke up one after another.
Now, everyone's spirits were high, and they couldn't wait to kill all the enemies in their way and directly send Uchiha Jin to the throne of Emperor.
Even Kushina and Uzumaki Mito, the two women who originally just wanted to look after their juniors and were basically indifferent to the current Village, had now completely burst forth with infinite fighting spirit.
After all, that was—resurrection!
In the face of those two words, even they could not remain indifferent.
Uzumaki Mito was worried about her juniors like Tsunade, and was also concerned about the current Uzumaki Clan, which was down to just a few members.
As for Kushina, even more so.
She and Minato Namikaze had been married for less than a year and hadn't enjoyed their married life at all, not to mention she had a dear son she couldn't stop worrying about.
And to this.
Uchiha Jin did not hesitate to dangle another carrot for everyone.
After half an hour of a 'harmonious meeting', he finally sent the group of Edo Tensei Strongmen away, and then he couldn't help but look at the living Rin Nohara before him.