Naruto: I Can Take People Through the Ninja World in the Future-Chapter 511: Itachi: How Could I Be Exposed?

"Alright. I'm leaving them in your care. They all have enough ability to reshape the framework of Akatsuki. Whether you give them the method to cancel Edo Tensei is up to your decision."

"I'm going first. I'll contact you if there's anything. Don't disappoint me."

After handing over the 'Four Edo Treasures' to Nagato, Lux directly disappeared with teleportation.

Nagato could handle the rest himself. There was no need to explain further to these four.

"Thank you, Sir!"

Nagato suppressed his surprise and was very grateful.

Although Edo Sasori, Edo Deidara, Edo Kakuzu, and Edo Itachi each had their flaws and problems, they were all formidable Kage-level fighters.

With their help, Nagato's mission ahead would be much easier.

A few moments later, the four of them fully materialized, their souls summoned from the pure world to the real world.

They slowly regained consciousness. And as soon as they did, each was filled with surprise.

Edo Deidara was the first to be confused: "Huh? Wasn't I already dead? What is this?"

Edo Sasori: "This is Edo Tensei? Orochimaru's forbidden technique? We've all been revived?"

"Brother Sasori, you're alive too? Good!"

"Hmph! So you died too? Art that only lasts for a moment is indeed not eternal..."

"Your eternal art also lost, even lost to that old hag... Eh? The money-grubber and Itachi are also Edo? Did you guys die too?"

Deidara kept chattering while mocking.

Kakuzu was beyond discussion; but he really didn't expect Itachi, whom he hated the most, to be dead too.

Only a few people in the world could defeat him. Who managed to kill him?

"I died? That's right, I lost to that Konoha brat and Kakashi... How annoying..."

Edo Kakuzu looked at his own body, still confused and angry.

Being ganged up on by a group of Konoha ninjas plus that unexpected yellow-haired brat, his defeat was indeed understandable, but he was still unwilling to accept it.

What about Itachi?

After being revived, he remained silent, not joining in Deidara's ridiculous arguments.

He observed his surroundings, quickly analyzing the situation, and locked his gaze on Nagato across from him.

"You revived us? No... You're also an Edo body, and that Rinnegan, you..."

Itachi stared at Nagato, questioning in a cold voice.

He had never seen Nagato's true form, but he recognized the Rinnegan, making him even more confused about the current situation.

"That's right! Where's that bastard Orochimaru? Wasn't he the one who used this forbidden technique?"

"Rinnegan... You...?!?"

The gazes of all four of them were fixed on Nagato, full of questions, wariness, or guesses...

"Everyone, it's only been a short while since we parted, and you don't recognize me anymore?"

Nagato smiled at Deidara and the others, something he rarely did.

Although their goals were different, Akatsuki was Nagato's refuge. After being together for so long, he had come to regard them as comrades.

In short, there was a slight bond, though not much.

"Pain... or should I still call you Leader? So this is your true form?"

Itachi murmured, already certain of Nagato's identity.

Appearances could be deceiving, but the Rinnegan and chakra aura could not lie...

"Huh? You're the Leader? How can that be? Then Pain..."

"Idiot, this must be the Leader's true form."

Sasori, the puppet master, had long suspected the strangeness of Pain, guessing it was some kind of puppet.

"Eh? Really the Leader?! The Leader who revived us? But why are you also an Edo body?"

Deidara was shocked, only now realizing and curious.

"I'm the one who used Edo Tensei on you all."

"As for my condition? I am indeed dead. Defeated by Konoha Village, defeated by the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki, Naruto..."

Nagato admitted his defeat and death. Losing to Naruto and Konoha was not shameful.

They defeated him honestly, far more honorable than Hanzo and Danzō's treacherous tactics using hostages.

"Impossible! That brat could be that strong, strong enough to defeat the Leader?"

Deidara was shocked, Sasori was surprised, and even Kakuzu frowned.

Only the spy secretly rejoiced, proud of Naruto.

They didn't know Nagato's true power, but Pain's strength was legendary.

Frankly, Pain alone could defeat all four of them at once. Depending on how many cards Itachi was willing to reveal.

So for Deidara and the others, it was impossible for a yellow-haired brat like Naruto to defeat the invincible Leader!

It was utterly absurd!

"How long has it been since our deaths? Could he have grown that fast?"

Sasori hurriedly asked. For him, only time could explain Nagato's defeat.

If 10 years had passed since their deaths, with Naruto's talent and the power of the Nine-Tails, it was possible he could defeat Pain...

"It's been two years..."

"Huh? Only two years, and that brat could defeat the Leader? Impossible! Did he master the power of the Nine-Tails?" Deidara shouted.

Only two years and Naruto had already defeated the Leader, meaning he had surpassed him?

This was unacceptable!

"No. He mastered Sage Mode like the Konoha Sannin. It's a very powerful strength!"

"That brat's growth is indeed fast, but it's still impossible to defeat you, right? What actually happened?" Kakuzu pressed.

He acknowledged Naruto's Fūton: Rasenshuriken's power, but he knew the Leader's strength better, so he was very doubtful.

"The process is complicated, I'll tell you slowly later. But right now, there's something more important that needs to be resolved."

"Do you still acknowledge me as Leader? Are you still members of Akatsuki?" frёewebηovel.cѳm

Nagato's voice and expression became more serious, his sharp gaze sweeping over them one by one:

"Sasori?"

"Of course."

"Deidara?"

"As long as I can still display my art, I'll remain part of Akatsuki!"

"Kakuzu?"

"Payment as usual!"

"Then, finally, Itachi, what about you?"

"I... the same."

Itachi hesitated for a moment, feeling Nagato was implying something, but decided to continue hiding his identity.

"Itachi, you hesitated!"

"Just a natural hesitation, is there a problem, Leader?"

Nagato shook his head:

"Of course not. But what if I told you... An hour ago, I attacked and destroyed Konoha, killing tens of thousands of its inhabitants?"

"What?!?"

Edo Itachi was instantly shocked, anger and killing intent erupted, directed at Nagato.

Although he was an overprotective older brother, in certain matters, the safety of the village was more important to him.

Even to protect the village, he planned to use Kotoamatsukami to manipulate Sasuke's mind!

Hearing Nagato had destroyed Konoha, Itachi was immediately furious, his killing intent boiling...

"This murderous intent... So it's true?"

"You really are a Konoha spy, Sir's information was accurate. What a pity! I once considered you a friend, Itachi..."

Nagato looked at Itachi, sighing sadly. Itachi was the Akatsuki member he valued the most, but it turned out everything was a lie...