Uchiha Jin felt quite helpless about this.
Black Zetsu's combat power was almost negligible, but the problem was that his survival capabilities were truly formidable.
As a creation produced by Yin-Yang Release before Ōtsutsuki Kaguya was sealed, there was almost nothing in the current Ninja World that could kill or seal him.
He and Senju Hashirama were practically the strongest Ninjas, but neither of them had studied Yin-Yang Release; at this stage, they simply hadn't reached that level.
In the current Ninja World, only Uzumaki Nagato, with his Rinnegan, could be considered to have grasped a superficial understanding of Yin-Yang Release.
But, likewise.
Nagato himself hadn't mastered Yin-Yang Release; he could only use his Rinnegan to slightly utilize some Yin-Yang Release abilities, merely enough to create a Chakra Black Rod.
But Yin-Yang Release of that level had almost zero possibility of sealing a cheater like Black Zetsu.
Planetary Devastation was a good jutsu.
Back then, the brothers Hagoromo and Hamura relied on this jutsu to seal Kaguya.
However, it was a pity.
The Rinnegan was an eye awakened by Uchiha Jin; Nagato only possessed some basic permissions and couldn't unleash the true power of Planetary Devastation at all.
To truly seal Black Zetsu, Uchiha Madara would likely have to take action.
"So, save it."
"Don't think about provoking Black Zetsu for now; we don't have the ability to deal with him yet."
"What we need to do now is stabilize Black Zetsu and try to keep him from interfering with our schemes."
Uchiha Jin added a few more words, but hearing this, Konan's face showed increasing confusion.
Yes!
Although during their last chat, Uchiha Jin had mentioned the general situation of the Akatsuki Organization and said Black Zetsu was the mastermind behind it.
She still couldn't understand—on what basis did that guy Black Zetsu claim that?
As for—Yin-Yang Release?
She had indeed heard Nagato occasionally say that his Yin-Yang Release wasn't even at the introductory level.
After a long silence, she couldn't help but ask, "Hokage-sama, just what kind of figure is that Black Zetsu?"
"Kaguya's third son."
Uchiha Jin didn't hide it and spoke directly: "The younger brother of the Six Paths Sage Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo, a troublesome figure who has lived for thousands of years. His goal in controlling the Akatsuki Organization is actually quite simple."
"Collect the nine Tailed Beasts and seal them into the Gedo Statue to truly resurrect the Ten-Tails, then have Uchiha Madara use the hidden seal in the Rinnegan to control Nagato into performing the Outer Path — Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique."
"The resurrected Uchiha Madara will become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki and naturally cast the Infinite Tsukuyomi upon the moon."
"However, it's a pity."
"Although Madara and Obito's goal is the Infinite Tsukuyomi, they only believe it can achieve long-term peace."
"But, in reality."
"Infinite Tsukuyomi is used to unseal Kaguya!"
"The moon everyone sees in the sky every night is actually a massive Planetary Devastation seal."
"Back then, the brothers Hagoromo and Hamura joined forces to seal that Rabbit Goddess there, and Black Zetsu's goal is to rescue the Kaguya inside."
"As soon as Uchiha Madara casts the Infinite Tsukuyomi, Black Zetsu will naturally choose to ambush him, allowing Kaguya to completely take over Madara's body and break free from the moon to truly return to the Ninja World."
Uchiha Jin explained everything calmly.
Hearing these words, Konan felt a chill run down her spine.
Especially thinking that Nagato was still within that incredibly dangerous Akatsuki Organization, Konan now wanted to bring Nagato to Konoha as soon as possible, no matter the cost.
There was no other way!
Although the Akatsuki Organization was founded by her, Nagato, and Yahiko, the current Akatsuki had long since changed completely; it had become the backyard of true megalomaniacs.
Obito, Madara, Black Zetsu...
At this moment, she finally understood those words Uchiha Jin had said before.
Schemes within schemes!
The Akatsuki Organization really was a damn giant nesting doll.
With an increasingly heavy heart, Konan couldn't help but ask, "Will Nagato be in danger in the Akatsuki Organization?"
"Don't worry, it's fine," Uchiha Jin waved his hand.
Without needing to think, he reassured her directly: "At the very least, before the Three-Tails and Six-Tails are captured, Obito and Black Zetsu will absolutely not let anything happen to Nagato."
Konan nodded and said no more.
However, in her heart, she secretly made up her mind to contact Nagato secretly as soon as possible. Even if Nagato couldn't leave Akatsuki for the time being, she had to make him understand the dangerous situation he was in and prepare to leave Akatsuki in advance.
Otherwise...
She was truly afraid that if Nagato wasn't careful, he would be toyed to death by Black Zetsu and the others.
Having thought this through, Konan fell silent.
She began to treat Konoha's affairs as her own and was truly willing to serve Konoha.
On the other side.
Seeing that Konan's matter was settled, Nara Shikaku, who was sitting on the sofa, continued to ask, "Hokage-sama, facing the current situation in the Ninja World, what should our Konoha do next?"
"Repair the gallery roads openly while marching through Chencang in secret."
Uchiha Jin gave his choice directly without hesitation.
Clearly.
Although he had been chatting with Konan just now, he had actually still been contemplating the situation of the Ninja World.
Following that.
Perhaps fearing Nara Shikaku wouldn't understand, Uchiha Jin then explained: "On the surface, maintain silence and do not interfere in any affairs of the Ninja World."
"Secretly order the Five Major War Zones to closely monitor the Four Great Nations. Any refugees willing to join should be fully resettled, and Ninjas should be covertly sent to conduct secret infiltration into the Four Great Nations, lying in wait after infiltrating like ants devouring a tree."
"Any areas the Four Great Nations cannot control shall all be declared part of our Land of Fire's administrative region."
"As for the pretext, use humanitarianism!"
"Say our Land of Fire cannot bear to see the suffering of the common people. Since their Four Great Nations cannot protect their own citizens, our Land of Fire is naturally willing to give the people a chance to survive."
"Besides that, the second point!"
"Notify the Anbu that except for the First Squad guarding Konoha Headquarters and the Second Squad monitoring the five war zones, the Third through Seventh Squads are all to break into small units and, in the name of the Akatsuki Organization, carry out the elimination and slaughter of the Four Great Nations' Ninjas."
"How many people are even in the Akatsuki Organization?"
"Even if they are all Kage-level combatants, how many people could they kill even if they went all out?"
"This time, our Konoha can be considered to be giving the Akatsuki Organization a helping hand!"
Uchiha Jin's eyes flashed with a cold light, and his words were even more bone-chilling.
Hearing this, Konan gasped.
Good grief!
He really was using the Akatsuki Organization as a scapegoat.
If it were before, she would definitely be angry, but now that she had already decided to join Konoha, she couldn't be bothered to say much beyond a light sigh.
On the other side.
Although Nara Shikaku was also surprised, he quickly calmed down.
There was no helping it; he was used to it!