Chapter – 864 Itachi’s Thoughts

"Ri… Ri… Rinnegan?!"

Following Shinichi's exclaim, Shisui and Itachi also noticed the ripple pattern in Samsara's eyes, and muttered in shock, "What? The Rinnegan?" "But how…?"

Alert, Shinichi stared at Samsara, and asked, "Hey… why do you have Rinnegan? Are you Nagato? No… you can't be Nagato… are you one of his Pain?"

For Shinichi–who worked as an undercover in the Akatsuki Organization for more than a decade–Rinnegan is the worst nightmare. He can't even count the times he had those horrifying dreams of tragically dying at the hands of Nagato after his undercover identity gets exposed. In all those dreams, the last thing he would see before waking up covered in sweat would be Nagato's indifferent eyes. That lavender color and ripple patterns are no less than a nightmare for him!

This is why, when he saw the same color and pattern in Karin's eyes, he was so taken aback, and asked such absurd questions, 'Are you Nagato? No… you can't be Nagato… are you one of his Pain?'

Samsara was stunned, "Huh?" She did not know who is Nagato and who are his Pain, therefore, she did not know how to respond to Shinichi's questions.

Shisui and Itachi looked suspiciously at Samsara. Although neither of the two joined the Akatsuki unlike Shinichi, they have also seen the Rinnegan from a distance during the several confrontations between Konoha and Akatsuki and Amatsukami and Akatsuki, therefore, both of them know what Nagato's Rinnegan looks like.

So, when they noticed the pair of Rinnegan in Samsara's eyes, they were no less surprised than Shinichi. Of course, unlike Shinichi, neither of the two thought that Samsara was Nagato or any of his Pain, they didn't think Nagato would be able to accomplish such a feat in Kuroto's presence, not to mention Kuroto introduced Samsara to the three of them, so, it's obvious that the person is not at all related to Nagato… but still, the fact that Samsara has Rinnegan still stunned them.

Kuroto chuckled at Shinichi's reaction, and assured him, "Don't worry… Samsara is not Nagato, nor is she any of his Pain."

Hearing Kuroto's words, Shinichi also realized the problem. Samsara couldn't have been related to Nagato, if she was, she would have been killed or captured by Kuroto long ago.

"Haah… right… she couldn't have been Nagato… my bad." after taking a relieved breath, Shinichi asked, "But… Boss, what's up with her eyes… are they also…?"

Kuroto nodded lightly, "Yes, it's exactly as you have guessed. Our Samsara also has a pair of Rinnegan just like Nagato."

At this point, Samsara finally found a chance and nodded, "Hmm."

"So, it's really Rinnegan!" The three Uchiha were extremely shocked at this moment, "But… but how can she have Rinnegan? Didn't Nagato have it?"

Looking at their stunned faces, Kuroto smiled, "Who told you guys that there can only be one pair of Rinnegan in the Shinobi world?"

The three Uchiha did not know how to answer Kuroto's question.

Although no one said that there could only be one pair of Rinnegan, considering how legendary these eyes are, they never thought there would be another pair out there.

The primary reason why the Akatsuki Organization can threaten the Shinichi World is actually Nagato's Rinnegan. Rinnegan is the eyes of the Sage of Six Path, and they are so rare that up until now, except for the Sage of Six Path, the only known person to have these eyes is Nagato. But it turns out that's not the case… Other than Nagato, there's also Samsara who has a pair of Rinnegan. What's more shocking is the fact that she is also a member of Amatsukami.

Learning such unbelievable information, Shinichi, Shisui, and Itachi are obviously in shock.

"Anyway, now that you all know that she is not Nagato, let's get back to what we are here for. Shisui, I'll leave the outside security to you, as for the rest of you, come with me." Said Kuroto as he once again turned around and walked deeper into the laboratory with Samsara closely following him.

"No wonder she is so indifferent to us… she has Rinnegan… it makes sense." Muttered Shinichi as he looked at Samsara's back. Then he looked at Shisui and Itachi, and asked, "Is this the first time both of you have met her?"

"Hmm." Nodded Shisui and Itachi. Let's not talk about meeting her, up until a while ago, they did not even know that someone with the code name 'Samsara' existed in the Amatsukami.

"You know… there's one thing I have always wondered… where the hell does Boss find these monsters?" muttered Shinichi as he folded his arms over his chest.

Shisui and Itachi had bitter smiles on their faces, and spoke, "It's not just you Shinichi… the entire Shinobi World has the same doubt. Suijin, Fujin, Dojin, Tsukihi-san, and now Samsara… They appear mysteriously and disappear mysteriously while the entire world continues to search for them."

Shinichi nodded with a chuckle, "Haha… This is really the boss's style. But now that I think about it, it's not so bad… It doesn't matter how and where the boss finds them, what we know for sure is that each time these people have appeared, they have helped us in one way or the other. And having monsters like these in the organization feels a lot more reassuring… like… at the end, there will be someone to help you."

Itachi nodded, "I know that feeling."

At this time, Shisui said, "Okay both of you… if we start talking about Kuroto-san, the entire day will pass, but our conversation won't end. So, let's stop here, and start doing what we came here for… Both of you go, Kuroto-san and Samsara are waiting… meanwhile, I'll keep a guard outside."

Shinichi and Itachi nodded, "Okay." And with that, the three separated.

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Looking at the cold instruments in the operating room, Shinichi asked a little worried, "Boss, do we really need these many things… I feel a little worried."

"Shut up and lay down." Said Kuroto as he pointed at one of the two operating tables.

Itachi took a deep breath and as per Kuroto's instructions, he lay down on one of the operating tables.

Seeing this, Shinichi had no choice but to obediently lay on the operating table as well.

While the two were resting, Kuroto started preparing the fusion fluid, and spoke, "Keep one thing in your mind… I and Samsara can only guarantee that Shodaime-sama's cells won't kill you… but whether you can make them subdue or not will entirely depend on your own abilities."

Shinichi said with a smirk, "If Shisui can do it, so can I!"

Itachi also nodded, "I understand."

Receiving Itachi's response, Kuroto glanced at him for a moment but chose not to say anything.

Different from Shisui and Shinichi, Itachi also had the option of using another pair of Mangekyou Sharingan to gain the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan. Coincidentally, his father is alive, and he happens to have a pair of Mangekyou Sharingan.

If Itachi were to use his father's eyes, he would have solved the problem of his Mangekyou Sharingan.

Kuroto thinks that Itachi must have considered this option, and Kuroto is right, Itachi did consider the option of using his father's eyes.

He can see that the current situation in Konoha is not very good. The Uchiha will undoubtedly lose in the Vote of Confidence, and once this happens, there is a very strong possibility that a Coup d'état will occur in Konoha.

If a Coup d'état were to occur, the fate of the Uchiha Clan and his father would be very tragic. They have no chance of winning against Kuroto.

Instead of letting his father bear the infamy of initiating a rebellion and dying in disgrace, it would be better to end his life by his own hands. This way, at least his father's reputation can be preserved, and Sasuke will be able to carry forward the Uchiha Clan with a fresh start.

He will have to bear Sasuke's hatred, and the crime of slaughtering his own father, but that's fine with Itachi. And if not for the presence of Kuroto, Itachi would have definitely made up his mind.

Kuroto's presence makes Itachi believe that Uchiha will have a better way of this complicated situation. Therefore, Itachi chose the difficult and life-threatening option and opted to implant the Hashirama Cells.

So that if a day comes when he has to confront his father, he will not covet his father's eyes. He will keep them safe so that Sasuke can use them in the future should he awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan.

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