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Chapter 906: Rinnegan = Scapegoat?
Chapter 906: Rinnegan = Scapegoat?
"Lord Hokage, we can't let her take the body away!"
Asuma suddenly stopped Konan from leaving.
Behind him stood Kusagakure Konoe and Mizuhara Gen, two Advisor Kages.
Well, these two old veterans were 'holding down the fort' in the rear. When they saw the Divine Rendament, they naturally retreated first, so they didn't die. Later, they followed and commanded the Konoha ninjas to search for Chamaru, and eventually ended up here.
And Asuma not only represented himself but also the will of the Hokage System.
So even if Jiraiya was the Hokage, he had to respect Asuma's opinion.
Of course, he could also make a decision forcefully based on his Hokage status, but the consequence would be a rift within the Hokage System. If something happens in the future, don't blame others.
"Why?"
Jiraiya held Naruto back first.
After using the Talk-no-Jutsu on his senior brother Chamaru, Naruto immediately lost all hostility, treating him as if he were his 'half-brother from another mother'.
He completely forgot about Chamaru's actions.
Now, hearing that someone didn't want Chamaru's body to leave, he naturally became angry.
However, Jiraiya remained calm.
He understood that Asuma wasn't stupid, and there must be a reason for his insistence.
If he couldn't convince himself, even if he used his Hokage authority, he would still let Konan take Chamaru's body away.
"Those eyes!"
"Who can guarantee that those eyes won't be used by Akatsuki again?"
"She might not be able to keep those 'Sage Eyes' safe, and it might bring disaster instead."
"By keeping them in our hands, we can not only protect her but also use those eyes to fight against the evil Sunlight Nation!"
Asuma pointed to Chamaru's eyes.
Rinnegan!
How could he not understand the value of these Sage Eyes? He was extremely covetous.
In the past, it was fine, even if they knew the value, they were still worried about the difficulty of transplantation.
After all, powerful Bloodline Limits are extremely difficult to master.
But now... Ghost Budra Technique!
It can fuse Bloodline Limits!
If the Uchiha's Sharingan can be fused, it also means that the Sage Eyes can be fused.
Even if there are difficulties, they can be overcome.
And how powerful are these Sage Eyes? Chamaru has demonstrated their might to the fullest.
Even if Asuma didn't have the surname 'Uzumaki', he still believed he could master these Sage Eyes.
It didn't make sense that others could do it, but he couldn't.
Yes, this is the representation of 'I can do it too'.
But Asuma truly had this confidence.
As a member of the 'Apefly' clan, he had climbed to the Shadow Rank through his own efforts, and his combat strength was comparable to that of a powerful Kage. How could he lack confidence?
Not to mention the Sage Eyes, even if it was the Sage of the Six Paths himself, he would dare to say, 'I can take his place'.
Moreover, Mizuhara Gen had just whispered to him, indicating the support of the two elders, so Asuma spoke up without considering Jiraiya's displeasure.
Yes, this is the unspoken understanding within the Hokage System.
The body can be taken away, but the Rinnegan must be left behind.
In the original storyline, with Naruto's permission, it was natural for things to unfold this way.
But now, the storyline has long been completely different.
With Asuma and the two Advisor Kages present, how could they possibly be so blind as to let these 'Sage Eyes' slip out of Konoha's control?
This is a precious item that, after transplantation, would immediately elevate one to the level of a Hyper Jinchuriki. It's even more valuable than a Tailed Beast. How could they just let someone take it away so easily? So, it was completely reasonable for Asuma to speak up.
On the contrary, in the original storyline, letting Konan take the body away so easily was extremely unreasonable.
"This..."
Jiraiya frowned as he looked at Konan.
As someone who had personally fought Chamaru, he naturally understood how terrifying those 'Sage Eyes' were.
Although he didn't know if they could be transplanted (he was unaware of the progress of the Root Division's Ghost Budra experiments), he still understood the importance of this power. Keeping it by Konan's side not only risked it falling into the hands of others but also endangered her.
Hesitation meant that Jiraiya was indeed wavering.
Asuma's words made a lot of sense.
Leaving the eyes behind not only prevented others from using them but also 'protected' Konan. More importantly, it could serve as a force to counter the evil Sunlight Nation.
The evil Sunlight Nation!
It's like a catchphrase among the Allied Forces' upper echelons. If they didn't say this, their stance might not seem firm enough.
"Jiraiya, if Konoha doesn't gain a powerful force after suffering such heavy losses, it might weaken further. You don't want the village to be surpassed by the Cloud or Stone Villages, do you?"
Kusagakure Konoe made a 'Japanese-style threat'.
Even if people could be resurrected, it didn't mean Konoha hadn't suffered losses.
On the contrary, the losses were staggering! The entire village had been flattened, and with the loss of prestige, letting the culprit go scot-free was simply inexcusable.
Even if one pair of Rinnegan eyes is left behind, it would be a reasonable resolution.
Indeed, from Konoha's perspective, it seems fair.
They even feel 'wronged' by the situation.
After all, you attacked us, and although you resurrected the dead, the destruction caused is very real, and naturally, there should be some form of compensation for the losses.
But Konoha doesn't consider that when they dragged other countries into war, did they ever offer fairness or compensation to those nations?
So, this is a case of double standards.
"Jiraiya-sensei, if Nagato knew that he could use his own eyes to make up for the losses caused to Konoha, he would definitely be 'willing' to do so!"
Konan swiftly extracted the Rinnegan eyes from Nagato's corpse and threw them to Jiraiya, not giving him a chance to speak.
Yes, these eyes were something she had long wanted to get rid of.
In the past, she couldn't find a way to 'disappear' them, but now that she had the opportunity, she wouldn't hesitate to pass the responsibility.
Originally, she had planned to make them 'disappear'.
But now, someone else took the blame.
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If there was even a second of hesitation, it would be disrespectful to her long-held worries and anger.
These eyes were the source of all the troubles, and if they were handed over to Konoha, then Konoha would be the unlucky one from then on.
Konan knew that the Rinnegan didn't actually belong to Nagato; it was part of someone else's conspiracy, which is why she was so decisive in extracting the eyes.
If they were truly Nagato's eyes, she would protect them at all costs, even if it meant fighting to the death.
But if they weren't... sorry, she couldn't bring herself to fight for him.
Not crushing them like firecrackers was already an act of restraint.
"This..."
Jiraiya looked at the bloody Rinnegan in his hand, unsure of how to react to Konan's actions.
Unlike him, Asuma's eyes held a longing gaze, almost uncontrollable... If someone else had held them, he might have snatched them away.
After the transplant, he would be a Jinchuuriki!
And being a Jinchuuriki meant everything in the Shinobi World.
Everyone knew how crazy ninjas were for power, which was why there were so many forbidden techniques. Asuma's reaction was entirely normal.
Swish!
Konan unfolded her paper wings and embraced Nagato's 'corpse'.
This time, no one tried to stop her.
Their attention was focused on the Sage Eyes in Jiraiya's hands.
Byakugan Wolf and Zetsu didn't appear, probably waiting for Konan to bring Nagato's body back before making their move to reclaim the eyes.
Unfortunately, they would soon learn that the Rinnegan had fallen into Konoha's hands.
Then it would be their turn to clash with Konoha.
"Let's head back to the village!"
Jiraiya took out a scroll and sealed the Rinnegan, ensuring its activity before speaking.
Now wasn't the time for distribution; it was better to return to the village first.
Moreover, Akatsuki was becoming increasingly active, and their goal of collecting the Tailed Beasts meant they might target Konoha again. It was time to convene the Five Kage Summit to deal with them.
On the other side!
After flying for over ten kilometers with Nagato's body, Konan abruptly landed on the grass below.
Two figures emerged from the trees.
They were Tang Ping and Quan, who had been following Konan.
They only appeared now because the Six Paths were no longer watching.
"Shall we begin now?"
Konan asked nervously.
According to the plan, the next step was to resurrect Nagato.
No, it shouldn't be called a resurrection.
Nagato was indeed dead, but his soul hadn't gone to the Pure Land.
Konan wanted to manipulate his soul, which wasn't an easy task, so she directly kept his soul attached to the body.
As long as the soul remained, it would be incredibly easy for Tang Ping to resurrect him.
"Yes!"
Tang Ping nodded and crouched down in front of Nagato's emaciated body, which looked almost frightening.
It could only be said that Nagato was an extraordinary Uzumaki.
Even a Rinnegan that didn't belong to him could be nurtured from its embryonic form to its peak state, and he still hadn't died.
How terrifying! If it were any other Uzumaki, they would have been drained by the Rinnegan.
The Six Paths Kekkei Genkai required terrifying resources to grow; one only needed to look at the Reincarnation Sharingan to understand.
But Nagato, with his own power, was truly astonishing.
It could be said that Nagato's physique was unprecedented.
The Rinnegan was a burden for him, just like Kakashi's Sharingan in the original story, rather than a help.
The resurrection process began.
(End of Chapter)
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