"Collect the tailed beasts? Now?"
The members were simultaneously shocked. Originally, they had thought they could take it easy for a while, do some minor missions, and that the task of collecting the tailed beasts would follow the planned schedule in a few years. But the leadership's change of plans was as swift as turning a page, and they decided to jump right into the main task.
Kakuzu: "Leader, weren't we supposed to earn money first? Without sufficient funds, how can we strengthen the organization?"
Hidan: "Hmph, all you think about is making money. You're practically immortal, yet you focus on money. How boring your life must be!"
Pain: "I just realized something. With our current strength, we can challenge any major nation. Given that, there's no need to waste time on other things..."
Sasori: "Hmph! That's how it should be. We have the strength, yet we've been doing mundane missions like escorting or destroying small countries. Such tasks only make my art rust. I've long since lost interest in them."
Deidara: "Hahaha, Brother Sasori, it seems we agree for once. I support you on this, hm!"
Kisame Hoshigaki: "Leader, I've heard the tailed beasts with more tails are stronger. So, why not let our team handle the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki? What do you think, Itachi-san? After all, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is from your hometown..."
Uchiha Itachi: "..."
Hidan: "Hey, hey! The strongest tailed beast should be assigned to Kakuzu and me! The stronger the sacrifice, the happier the Evil God will be!"
Hearing this, Deidara shook his head vigorously: "No! Only the Nine-Tails is worthy of my art! The Nine-Tails is mine! Hm..."
Listening to the members argue, Pain raised his head slightly, his expression emotionless: "There's no need to argue. I have already planned the allocation for each team. Follow my instructions."
"First, the One-Tail is in the Hidden Sand Village. Its Jinchuriki is a kid, not very powerful, but he is the son of the Fourth Kazekage. Capturing him will inevitably involve facing the Fourth Kazekage and possibly more Sand ninja..."
"Sasori, Deidara, the One-Tail is yours."
Deidara was full of excitement: "Hehe, the Fourth Kazekage? A worthy opponent. Brother Sasori, we'll take this one. Don't drag me down, hm!"
Sasori rolled his eyes at Deidara: "Hmph, I wouldn't mind adding another Kazekage to my collection..."
Pain: "The Two-Tails and the Eight-Tails are in the Hidden Cloud Village. They are unique individuals. Though not heavily guarded, their own strength is formidable, especially the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, Killer B, known as the perfect Jinchuriki."
"Hidan, Kakuzu, they're yours."
Hidan grumbled: "Boss, can't you give me the Nine-Tails?"
Kakuzu frowned, his voice cold: "Shut up, Hidan! Follow the leader's orders."
"Tch!" Hidan turned away, disgruntled but knowing he had to obey the leader's arrangement.
Pain continued: "The Three-Tails Jinchuriki is the Fourth Mizukage, he..."
Before Pain could finish, Tobi, standing on the pinky finger of the Gedo Statue, eagerly raised his hand and interrupted: "Hehehe, let me handle the Three-Tails. Don't worry, seniors, I can do it!"
Kisame: "Tobi, don't overdo it. If you can't handle it, I can help..."
"Haha, don't worry, Kisame-senpai. If I can't fight, I can always run. It's just a little turtle, easy peasy~"