Chapter 261 - 261 (2/2)

”Yes, you can see them right there!” Obito pointed to Yahiko's eyes.

”It's really the Rennigan!” Kakuzu's greed kept him from remaining still. The Rinnegan, if ever found, would be one of the most expensive goods to ever be sold on the black market. With that in mind, Kakuzu's nature quickly got exposed.

His greed made him lose all his senses, and he directly rushed at Tendo Pain.

”Shinra Tensei!” Tendo Pain puffed and threw Kakuzu away with ease.

The latter got up in place, his eyes set on the Rinnegan. White Zetsu immediately yelled: ”Kakuzu! This Rinnegan is not for you to take away! And you're no opponent to him. Calm down!”

Kakuzu did not answer, and just stared at Nagato with his eyes filled with greed.

Konan fought her distaste of Kakuzu and said: ”Come in with me.”

After she led everyone to the Akatsuki's conference room, Nagato controlled Tendo to take the main seat.

Over the past few days, he was becoming more and more proficient at controlling Tendo Pain. Now, he was able to speak through him. Nagato intended to remain behind the scenes, and let ”Yahiko” be at the front as Pain!

”These are your people?” Tendo turned around to Obito.

”Yes, this is Kakuzu, and rebel from the Waterfall Village who was once sent to assassinate the 1st Hokage, and this is Sasori, the greatest puppeteer to ever come out of the Sand Village.” Obito introduced the two to Tendo.

The latter nodded and said: ”You are both welcomed to join the Akatsuki!”

”Hold on! This guy promised me that you'll provide enough cover and resources for me to develop my puppets. Can you guarantee that?” Sasori quickly said.

Kakuzu was also quick to add: ”He told me I'll be making a lot of money!”

”I can promise you that will happen.” Tendo did not hesitate to agree again.

Seeing Kakuzu agree, Sasori soon followed and said he's willing to stay.

Konan gave three Akatsuki outfits to Obito, Kakuzu and Sasori, while Tendo placed 4 rings on the table.

”This looks good.” said Kakuzu, after putting on the black cloack with the red clouds.

”It's alright, in line with my art style.” Sasori also felt good about the his new outfit.

”I have created these rings. They signify your membership in the Akatsuki, and can allow for our communication. I'm 'Zero', Konan is 'White'. You, Zetsu, take 'Pig'. Kakuzu will have 'North', Sasori will have 'Jewel' and you can have…”

The masked man interrupted Tendo: ”I will not have any of them. I am not suitable for this task.”

Tendo stared at Obito for a second, and then took back the ring.

”Zero, how many of each ring are there?” Sasori asked.

”Ten.”

”That is to say, there will be ten of us? What's our mode of action, and what the purpose behind this organization?”

”As for mode of action, you will do missions in pairs. As for purpose, I will tell you that when our ranks are complete. Now, the organization is just a prototype of what it will turn out to be. You can come and go at will, and I will use the ring to communicate with you when something happens.”

Kakuzu said on the side: ”Sounds good! At least we won't be restrained.”

”Konan, arrange accommodations for both of them as soon as possible. Kakuzu, for now, you will be observed. If you are deemed appropriate for the role, you will be given the management of the Akatsuki's funds.” After saying that, Tendo left the room, and with that, The New Akatsuki was established!