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Chapter 34: Deep Affection and Righteousness — Konan's Decision!
Oborotsuki took Konan far away from the Land of Rain, stopping in a lush forest.
"Oborotsuki, what exactly happened?"
Konan was still full of shock and doubt.
Not only could she not understand how Oborotsuki possessed such astonishing movement speed—which she had never seen him display before—
Even more baffling was why Oborotsuki had suddenly brought her here.
She had a guess in her heart.
But she needed Oborotsuki to confirm it himself.
"Konan-nee, does Deva Path already know you're pregnant?"
Oborotsuki answered her question with one of his own.
The question made Konan—whose brows were already tightly furrowed—freeze on the spot.
She looked at Oborotsuki in stunned disbelief, realization dawning in her eyes:
"So… Nagato really wants to kill you?"
"No! I have to explain it to him clearly!"
Konan said, turning to leave.
But Oborotsuki grabbed her arm:
"Wait, Konan-nee—who is Nagato?"
Back then, during the ambush by Hanzō of the Salamander and Danzō, Yahiko had died, and Nagato's legs were blown off in an explosive tag trap.
For so many years since, Nagato had remained confined to a special wheelchair device, hidden in the shadows.
Using powerful chakra and receiving devices, he remotely controlled the Six Paths of Pain.
On the surface, Pain's Deva Path was the leader of Akatsuki.
In reality, behind Pain's Deva Path stood Nagato controlling all his actions.
Apart from Konan, the only other person in Akatsuki who knew this secret was Obito, disguised as Uchiha Madara.
"Oborotsuki, stop asking so many questions—just go!"
"I'll contact you again later!"
Konan clearly had no intention of abandoning her old, important companion.
In her heart, she still hoped she could persuade Nagato and make him stop targeting Oborotsuki.
She wanted to go back and explain everything clearly to him.
"Don't be naive, Konan-nee!"
"I don't know exactly what happened that made Deva Path want to kill me, but I do know Uchiha Madara will never let you go!"
Oborotsuki grabbed both her shoulders, turning her to face him.
Hearing this, Konan's body trembled violently. She stared at him in shock:
"What… what are you saying… Oborotsuki?"
"Madara… he knows this secret too?"
She instinctively glanced down at her belly.
In an instant, her face turned deathly pale.
Originally, Oborotsuki had wanted to explain the unpleasant incident between himself and Obito in Konoha.
He wanted to tell her that Obito had brought him to Konoha to use him as cannon fodder to draw fire, making it easier for Obito to carry out his own plans.
But seeing Konan's reaction now, something stirred in his heart.
"Deva Path said I violated the organization's rules and must be judged."
"If it weren't for Madara's approval, he wouldn't have done this, right?"
Oborotsuki hinted.
Konan's mind descended into chaos.
She knew exactly what had happened—the conversation she had with Nagato that night was still vivid in her memory.
But if this matter only involved Nagato, she might still have been able to try to explain things to him.
Now that even Uchiha Madara knew—knew she was pregnant—
There was no room for negotiation anymore.
Madara would never allow anyone or anything to interfere with his plan.
The more she thought, the more tears silently streamed down Konan's face.
Her hand unconsciously moved to gently touch her belly.
"Konan-nee…"
Seeing her so heartbroken and sad, Oborotsuki felt genuine pity. He stepped forward and gently embraced her, comforting her softly:
"It's okay. From now on, I'll take care of you."
"We're not going back to that damn Akatsuki organization."
"I've wanted to leave that place for a long time anyway—too many rules, no freedom at all!"
The moment Oborotsuki finished speaking, he suddenly felt Konan pushing him away.
Immediately afterward, countless white sheets of paper swirled into the air, wrapping around him layer after layer.
"Oborotsuki, live well from now on."
"Leave quickly—don't let them find you!"
"Nagato is not someone you can challenge. Madara's power is unfathomable…"
With tears in her eyes, Konan activated Dance of the Shikigami, attempting to trap Oborotsuki and stop him from interfering with her return to Akatsuki.
She would not abandon her mobility-impaired companion.
Nor would she leave Akatsuki.
But most importantly—she now had to buy Oborotsuki enough time to escape.
If Nagato and the Six Paths of Pain caught up, Oborotsuki would likely never get away…
Completely wrapped in paper, Oborotsuki instantly understood Konan's good intentions.
His face darkened. He immediately activated Flying Thunder God Technique.
Whoosh—
Like a ghost, Oborotsuki silently appeared behind Konan.
"Konan-nee, what are you trying to do?"
Oborotsuki grabbed her hand and frowned as he asked.
Konan's body shook violently. She turned back in disbelief:
"You…"
"Your technique doesn't work on me, Konan-nee."
"Tell me—why are you doing this?!"
"Oborotsuki… this isn't something you can handle. Listen to me—just go."
Konan shook her head in pain.
"Go?"
"Can I even go?"
"Konan! You really are betraying the organization from within! Betrayal is a capital offense!"
The instant Konan finished speaking, an extremely cold voice rang out from above.
Both of them instinctively looked up—only to see several figures wearing Akatsuki's black red-cloud cloaks descending rapidly from the sky.
Thud thud thud…
The Six Paths of Pain landed, blocking the path between Konan and Oborotsuki.
"Konan, how bold of you!"
"You even dared to deceive me!"
Deva Path coldly stared at Konan and rebuked her.
"Nagato…"
Konan's face changed drastically. She looked left and right, then hurriedly grabbed Oborotsuki and flew upward.
"Still trying to escape?"
"How utterly incorrigible!"
"Shinra Tensei!"
Deva Path raised his hand and unleashed Shinra Tensei. An astonishing repulsive force radiated outward from his body, his palm transforming into a powerful black-hole singularity.
In an instant, Konan—who had just taken flight—and Oborotsuki were both violently yanked downward toward the ground by the immense pull.
Oborotsuki's heart sank.
He instantly activated Flying Thunder God, catching Konan before her body could crash into the ground and landing safely to the side with her in his arms.
Seeing this, Deva Path's eyes narrowed slightly.
"Konan, are you still going to say there's nothing between you two?"
"The child in your womb clearly belongs to this brat!"
Deva Path coldly rebuked her.
"No—it's not what you think, Nagato. Please listen to me…"
Konan cried out, desperately wanting to explain what she believed to be the truth.
But clearly Nagato had no intention of listening to any more explanations. Controlling Deva Path, he launched another attack.
"No need for more words, Konan!"
"Today, no matter what, you must abort that child! And Oborotsuki must be eliminated—this is Madara's will!"
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