The members of the Akatsuki organization were stunned.
"You're the student of the Fourth Hokage, Kakashi's former teammate, and a member of the Uchiha clan who received Uchiha Madara's Gunbai. So, your true identity is Uchiha Obito!" Nagato exclaimed.
Konan frowned, "We've been dealing with you for so long, and this is your real identity? Uchiha Obito, you've hidden very well."
"Nagato, Konan, our plan remains the same: for the peace of the ninja world, to create a better world. My identity isn't that important!" Uchiha Obito said.
"Indeed," Nagato and Konan nodded.
"Now that Uchiha Obito's identity is confirmed, I will answer the question," Uchiha Itachi stated.
"Wait!" Black Zetsu interjected, "Separate White Zetsu and me in your answer. Mention White Zetsu and Black Zetsu separately."
"Understood!" Uchiha Itachi acknowledged.
"Orochimaru would definitely answer without hesitation if it were him, regardless of offending the Akatsuki. His interests come first!" Orochimaru thought to himself.
If the question card were his, he would have answered without delay.
[Fourth Raikage: Uchiha Itachi, it's been a while. Hurry up and answer. Stop wasting time.]
[Mei Terumi: It's clear Uchiha Itachi is connected to this Akatsuki organization. He might be one of their members, so he's hesitant.]
[Hashirama Senju: You're dragging this out; it's getting boring!]
[Hidan: What's the rush? Itachi will answer soon!]
[Kakuzu: Since we're going to be exposed anyway, I might as well reveal that I am a member of Akatsuki, Kakuzu.]
[Kakashi: I already suspected as much!]
As numerous shinobi eagerly awaited the answer, Uchiha Itachi finally responded.
[Uchiha Itachi: The current official members of Akatsuki are Nagato, Konan, Uchiha Itachi, Kisame Hoshigaki, Hidan, Kakuzu, Deidara, Sasori, Uchiha Obito, Black Zetsu, and White Zetsu.]
[Orochimaru: Uchiha Itachi, are you an idiot? Uchiha Obito? When did that guy become a member of Akatsuki?]
[Jiraiya: Nagato? Konan? What is happening? How did you become part of Akatsuki?]
[Mei Terumi: As expected, Kisame Hoshigaki, you're a traitor, a member of Akatsuki.]
[Fourth Raikage: This Akatsuki is a den of rogue ninja!]
[Kakashi: Obito wasn't a rogue ninja. Obito, why did you join Akatsuki?]
A slew of questions followed, all reflecting the confusion and shock of the shinobi world.
Being an Akatsuki member, Uchiha Itachi was unlikely to lie. Thus, it was widely believed that these individuals were indeed members.
[Nagato: Jiraiya-sensei, we're grateful for your guidance, but we now have our own ideals. I hope that one day, we won't be enemies!]
[Konan: Jiraiya-sensei, we're sorry!]
[Jiraiya: What happened to Yahiko?]
[Nagato: Yahiko... he's dead. Jiraiya-sensei, please don't ask more; we won't reveal anything further.]
[Kakashi: Obito, was it Akatsuki who saved you, and is that why you joined them?]
[Rin Nohara: Obito, did Akatsuki prevent you from returning to Konoha?]
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At this moment, Uchiha Obito had no intention of offering further explanations; it would be meaningless. He had chosen this path with no way back, and there was no need to justify himself.
Just then, the question card's result appeared.
[Uchiha Itachi successfully answered the question and received the Angel's Heart.]
[Angel's Heart: Crafted from an angel's heart, it has the effect of healing injuries. When worn, it grants the wearer immortality, but using the Angel's Heart consumes energy. Replenishing the energy requires sacrificing life!]
Upon receiving this reward, the members of Akatsuki were elated, while other shinobi felt intense jealousy.
"Itachi received such an incredible treasure! Can it heal my hands?" Orochimaru wondered, though he realized it was impossible for him to obtain it from Uchiha Itachi, especially after leaving Akatsuki. There was no way to borrow the Angel's Heart through the organization anymore.
Uchiha Sasuke, seeing his brother Itachi receive such a powerful treasure, was filled with jealousy.
[Hidan: Haha, we got it right!]
[Kakuzu: Akatsuki hit the jackpot this time!]
[Fourth Raikage: Akatsuki is no longer a minor power; it's a significant force. Even Uchiha Itachi, who wiped out the Uchiha clan, is just a member. We need to take this organization seriously.]
[Third Tsuchikage: A group of schemers! Their Akatsuki organization can't be up to any good!]
[Hanzo of the Salamander: Do you want to know the intel on Akatsuki's leader, Nagato?]
[Nagato: Hanzo of the Salamander, do you want to die again?]
[Hanzo of the Salamander: Haha, I'm already dead, killed by you. What do I have to fear?]
[Tsunade: Hanzo of the Salamander, were you killed by Nagato?]
[Hanzo of the Salamander: Yes, he's terrifying. He possesses the Rinnegan and can control six bodies. Each body has Kage-level strength, and together, they can kill even a super Kage-level ninja who isn't familiar with their abilities. Moreover, one of those bodies is the former Akatsuki leader, Yahiko. I personally witnessed Yahiko's suicide under my pressure. Therefore, those six bodies must be controlled by the Rinnegan, while the real Nagato hides behind the scenes, controlling them to kill me!]
[Nagato: Yahiko died because of you, Hanzo. I wish I could kill you again.]
[Hanzo of the Salamander: Blame it on your rapid growth that threatened my rule. Besides, Danzo was involved in this. Why did you only kill me?]
[Danzo: Hanzo of the Salamander, what are you implying?]
[Hanzo of the Salamander: If it weren't for your instigation, I might not have acted against them, and I wouldn't have been killed. If I'm going down, I'm taking you with me!]
[Danzo: Hanzo of the Salamander, even in death, you try to drag me down!]
Danzo was panicking; Nagato had killed the so-called "demigod" Hanzo of the Salamander. Danzo knew he wasn't a match for Hanzo, so Nagato could definitely kill him too.
Moreover, Nagato possessed the Rinnegan, eyes that surpassed the Sharingan and were said to belong to the Sage of Six Paths!
[Nagato: Danzo, if you were involved, expect me to come for you next!]
[Danzo: If you dare to come to Konoha, it will be your grave.]
At that moment, Danzo had decided not to leave Konoha for the time being.