Chapter 225: Members Shocked! The Mastermind Reveals His Identity - Part 1

Hidan was about to take a step forward when a voice suddenly appeared in his mind.

"Hidan, come back!"

It was Pain's voice.

"Right now, everything should prioritize sealing the Tailed Beasts. This time, Itachi and Kisame were sent to bring you back, not for you to seek revenge!"

But Hidan, who was already agitated, didn't care about the leader's words: "I'm not going back! Boss! I must vent this anger."

Pain continued, "Hidan, don't forget what I told you. By joining the organization, you must prioritize the organization's missions. As for other matters, you can do them whenever you want afterward."

Hidan still wanted to argue, but Kakuzu immediately raised his hand to press Hidan's shoulder and said coldly:

"Stop whining! Listen to the leader, or else I won't help you reattach your head in the future!"

"Kakuzu, how can you..."

Seeing that Kakuzu, Itachi, Kisame, and White Zetsu were all ready to leave, the helpless Hidan had no choice but to give up:

"Tch! I'll agree with you this time. But after we seal the Tailed Beasts, I must go see that white-haired black guy again!"

Kakuzu: "Don't worry, I'll go with you then! But before that, we need to find a few people..."

Kakuzu was also someone who would definitely seek revenge, similar to Hidan.

The only difference was that he was more rational and knew what to do first and what to do later.

He also knew the gap between himself and Raikage.

To defeat him, he needed a stronger heart...

...

After some time.

Kakuzu and the others ran out of the borders of the Land of Lightning, crossing the sea to a secluded place.

Surrounded by dense forests, the area was isolated and hidden.

The group simultaneously sat on the ground, closing their eyes slowly.

In the next second, their figures appeared inside the Akatsuki organization base.

Deidara taunted, "Yo! The Immortal Duo is back, I heard your heads went to play somewhere else? Not bad, quite artistic~"

Hidan raged, "Hey! Don't think I can't tell, you're mocking me!"

Deidara snorted, "Hmph~ So clever, the head that moved houses is indeed different, it seems like intelligence has taken over the high ground, hmm!"

"Damn you, you bastard!" Hidan was about to lose his temper when a swirl of vortexes appeared, and Tobi suddenly materialized behind him.

Tobi carried two people on his shoulders.

They were the Four-Tails Jinchuriki Roshi and the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki Fuu.

"Impressive, Tobi, capturing two by yourself?"

The members were stunned. Who would have thought that a reserve member could be more efficient than some full members?

Kakuzu was unimpressed: "Hmph, it seems the Jinchuriki from the Land of Water aren't that powerful."

Sasori: "That's right, they can't compare to a single one from the Sand Village..."

Tobi usually didn't display his strength in front of the members, always bearing the label of a reserve member, and many full members never took him seriously.

Today, him capturing two Jinchuriki alone seemed like pure luck to the prideful members.

It was just a case of hitting a soft spot.

Tobi, breaking from his usual frivolity, ignored the praise and ridicule from the members, exuding a powerful aura as he approached Pain, and asked in a low voice:

"How many have we captured so far?"

"All but the Nine-Tails..."

"Good, very good."

Tobi nodded in satisfaction, then looked at everyone, revealing the scarlet three-tomoe Sharingan under his swirling mask, his voice resonating deeply:

"Now that everyone is here, let's end this quickly. After sealing these Tailed Beasts, we will go to Konoha... to capture the Nine-Tails."

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