Time passed quietly.
Satoru walked silently through the dark and winding cave.
The faint sound of water dripping echoed from cracks in the stone.
His pale blue eyes calmly scanned his surroundings, taking in every detail.
By now, the Akatsuki Organization had collected most of the tailed beasts. The few remaining were being targeted by joint efforts from various members.
It seemed their grand plan was nearing fruition.
Today, Pain and the others were beginning the process of temporarily sealing the captured jinchūriki. Once the One-Tail was secured, they would seal all the tailed beasts into the Gedo Mazo.
Yet, they hadn't informed him about any of it.
Was it suspicion?
Satoru adjusted the bandages on his hand, his eyes darkening with thought.
Meanwhile, inside the cave…
Pain and the other Akatsuki members had begun sealing the tailed beasts.
"Are they reliable?" Kisame asked coldly, standing to the side.
"They failed their last mission, didn't they?"
Scorpion, who was fiddling with puppet parts, glanced up at him.
"This time, it's not just them. Others were sent as backup."
Kisame nodded in agreement.
True enough, Deidara and the substitute member Tobi had been dispatched to Sunagakure.
With four Akatsuki members working together, the chances of failure were slim.
"Why didn't you inform the new member?" Itachi asked calmly, his voice devoid of emotion.
Pain responded without looking up. "As a precaution."
"After he joined, the organization experienced several information leaks. It's unclear if he's connected, but caution is warranted," Black Zetsu added with suspicion.
Though Black Zetsu had dispelled some doubts about Satoru, his distrust lingered. He had advised against sharing critical plans with the newcomer.
Hearing this, Itachi's eyes flickered toward Black Zetsu.
Does Black Zetsu hold a personal grudge against Satoru? Or is there something deeper?
"Enough," Pain interrupted, his sharp gaze silencing the group.
"Let's focus on sealing."
The conversation ended, and the group began their ritual, their combined jutsu activating the Gedo Mazo's power.
The dim cave fell silent, save for the echoes of their chants.
Suddenly, footsteps echoed from the shadows.
"Who's there?" Pain demanded, his voice laced with authority. A cold, oppressive aura emanated from him.
The Akatsuki members turned toward the sound, their expressions wary.
"What's with all the tension?"
Satoru stepped out of the shadows, his pale gray hair catching the dim light, giving him an ethereal aura.
"Satoru," Pain said flatly, his gaze cold.
"Why are you here?"
Black Zetsu stiffened at the sight of him.
How did he get here unnoticed?
A strange unease crept into Black Zetsu's heart. He had been avoiding Satoru for months, and now, fate had brought them face-to-face.
"It's rude," Satoru said, puffing his cheeks slightly. "You didn't even invite me to the meeting."
His gaze landed squarely on Black Zetsu.
After all this time, the elusive figure was finally within reach.
Pain's expression grew colder, his stance shifting to one of defense.
"If you can't provide a good explanation, you won't leave this cave alive," he warned, his killing intent suffusing the air.
The other Akatsuki members exchanged glances, some amused, others wary.
"Is he turning against us?"
"Does he plan to save the jinchūriki?"
"Is he a spy?"
"Whatever the reason, challenging us now is a foolish move."
Despite the murmurs, Satoru remained calm. His pale blue eyes glimmered with resolve as he assessed the situation.
"Let's get this over with."
He raised his right hand and snapped his fingers.
In an instant, black orbs of energy appeared in the air, radiating an overwhelming sense of danger.
The energy was so concentrated that cracks began forming in the surrounding space.
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"What is that?" Pain's face betrayed a rare moment of shock.
Even from a distance, the energy's destructive potential was evident.
Unlike anything they'd seen before, the orbs carried no trace of chakra yet emanated an oppressive force.
Kisame narrowed his eyes, his usual composure shaken. "What kind of ability is this? It's the first time I've seen something like it."
Could it be that he was hiding his strength all along?
Scorpion, observing from the side, muttered, "What beautiful art."
The orbs' unique nature intrigued him.
Is this even ninjutsu? There's no chakra signature…
He couldn't help but admire the raw, artistic beauty of Satoru's ability.
Perhaps I could make him into a puppet, Scorpion thought, his fingers twitching with anticipation.
In the corner, Itachi's normally calm expression faltered.
His deep black eyes reflected a hint of recognition.
This energy… I've seen it before.
Itachi's thoughts raced back to his past.
It was on a girl—a young child who had saved him long ago. Her energy was strikingly similar to this.
What's the connection?
And why is his name so similar to hers?
Itachi's gaze turned complicated as he watched Satoru.
Satoru paid no mind to their reactions.
He focused solely on Black Zetsu, bending his fingers slightly.
One of the black orbs shot toward Black Zetsu like a bullet.
"So fast!"
Black Zetsu's face twisted in alarm.
The energy orb was unlike anything he'd encountered. He could feel its destructive power bearing down on him.
Why is he attacking me?
Does he know something?
The others were just as stunned.
Why target Black Zetsu specifically?
Before they could process what was happening, the orb struck its target.
BOOM—
The ground trembled as a deep crater formed where Black Zetsu stood.
Most of Black Zetsu's body had shattered, leaving him pinned to the spot, unable to move.
Pain stared at the scene, his expression unreadable.
"How did he…"
For something as resilient as Black Zetsu to be so thoroughly damaged… This was no ordinary attack.
The other members exchanged wary glances.
Even the ever-confident Kisame couldn't suppress the unease creeping into his voice. "What is this guy…?"
Satoru lowered his hand, his pale blue eyes glinting with satisfaction.
"Well," he said, his voice calm yet menacing, "shall we continue?"
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