Ch-64 Yahiko.

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"Is this a Genjutsu?" said Nagato in confusion. Then, while shaking his head, he denied it, saying, "If it were, I would have known."

"This isn't a Genjutsu; it is one of my abilities. If you want to know everything about me, then you have to show your loyalty to me," said Karan.

Nagato nodded in agreement, finding it reasonable that Karan didn't want to discuss his abilities until Nagato had proven his loyalty.

"I understand," said Nagato.

"Okay, then I'll give you 10 days to stabilize everything in the Rain Country and Amegakure, and I will allow my subordinates to help you achieve it quickly," said Uchiha Karan.

"Yes," each of Karan's subordinates bowed before him and acknowledged the orders.

Nagato then turned towards Yahiko and Konan, saying, "My friends, I know you both are strong-willed and may not want help from me, but let me do this for the sake of our friendship. Even if you both deny it, you will always be my friends."

Konan was sad, and Yahiko was in a trance.

At that moment, Yahiko spoke, "It would have been better if I had been killed today. At least my friends wouldn't have to go down this path."

Karan, who had already started walking with his subordinates, came to a stop and turned around to look at Yahiko. He said, "You are correct. If you had died today, the future would have been entirely different for you. It may seem that your friends have gone down a dark path, but let me show you what would have happened if you had died today."

After saying that, Karan activated his Mangekyo Sharingan, placing everyone in an illusion space created by his genjutsu.

"Watch carefully," said Uchiha Karan. As he spoke, what would have realistically happened played out in front of everyone's eyes. Of course, Karan omitted the part about Obito's secret and even showed that they were willing to kill their own Sensei, Jiraiya, if he got in their way.

"You can think of what I showed you as a lie, and to be honest, I don't care how you feel. But before making a proper decision about whether what I showed you is a lie or the truth, ask your friends," said Uchiha Karan.

Then, Karan turned towards Nagato and said, "I will be in Amegakure. Find me."

Nagato nodded at Karan, and with his subordinates, Karan disappeared from the place.

Yahiko sat on the ground, deep in thought. "Could that really have been the case? Tell me, Nagato, would all of that really have happened?"

"Yes, I had already begun to question the teachings of Jiraiya-Sensei. He always talks about peace, but he has stood in front of every war and fought for Konoha," replied Nagato. "And after losing you, there is a hundred percent chance that I would have really done those things."

Konan turned towards Yahiko and said, "I'm not sure, but if I had really lost you and Nagato had gone into that state, I would have dedicated my life to assisting Nagato and protecting him like an elder sister."

"I see," said Yahiko as he stood up. With the support of Nagato and Konan, he left the place and soon reached the vicinity of the Akatsuki hideout. However, just as they got closer to the Akatsuki hideout, they were shocked to see all the members of Akatsuki lying on the ground, lifeless.

"Kai, Sai,..." Yahiko shouted upon seeing the lifeless bodies of all the Akatsuki members. "Who did this?" Nagato asked angrily.

Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan were grief-stricken and didn't know what to do. At this time, Konan said, "Was this done by Uchiha Karan?"

Nagato shook his head and said, "It is impossible for Uchiha Karan to have killed them. If I had rejected him, then this might have been the case, but since I accepted to be his subordinate, he won't do such a thing."

Yahiko's face was full of anger, and he said to Nagato and Konan, "Let's give them a proper burial first."

"Yahiko, are you alright?" asked Konan.

"Yes, let's bury them first," said Yahiko. Soon, they completed all the rites for the fallen Akatsuki members.

They spent the night there, and the next morning, Yahiko finally stood up and said, "You were right, Nagato. This world is corrupted by power and strength. Let's go; I want to meet Uchiha Karan."

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At the hotel where Uchiha Karan was staying, he met with Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan. "Why do you want to meet me?" asked Karan, addressing Yahiko.

"I also want to work under you. My ideals were different, but I now realize how foolish I was when I talked about peace through mere words and forgiveness. Now, I understand that it's impossible," said Yahiko.

"Why not? I don't have any problem with it. It will be a good thing," replied Uchiha Karan.

"Aiko, provide them with the ninjutsu techniques that will not only enhance their strength but also benefit the ninjas under them. Jiraiya must have only taught you all basic ninjutsu," instructed Karan.

"Yes," said Yahiko.

"And Konan, your potential is vast. You can become as strong as Nagato, at least in terms of destructive power you can even surpass Nagato," Karan added.

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