Chapter 110: Obito Joins, Akatsuki’s Robes Need Changing

Obito noticed Yahiko's concerns and quickly said, "A part of the reason is indeed the Rinnegan. After all, with the Rinnegan, Akatsuki's future potential won't be weak."

"But on this foundation, we share the same values, come from the same lineage, and yearn for peace. That is the true basis of cooperation. The Uchiha are here to find companions, not just subordinates."

"Companions?", Yahiko was touched inside.

"Indeed, the power of companionship is strong. When people unite, they can create miracles. If you see us as companions, then naturally, we also see you as companions. Let's work together for the peace of the world."

Yahiko clenched his fist.

The other members of Akatsuki saw this and echoed their agreement. Not just because of Yahiko's ideology, but also because, who wouldn't love such a wealthy companion?

Obito nodded and tossed a scroll to Yahiko, "Leader Yahiko, I've given you the money. You can check whether there's indeed one hundred million ryo inside."

Yahiko smiled, "No need. I trust you. Obito, you want to join Akatsuki, don't you?"

Obito nodded.

Yahiko looked toward Akatsuki's five-hand leader, Daibutsu.

Daibutsu understood and quickly left. Not long after, he returned with an Akatsuki uniform and handed it to Obito.

Yahiko said, "Welcome to Akatsuki. This is our unified uniform."

Obito looked at the uniform, which, compared to the later Akatsuki version, lacked red clouds and had an additional gray stripe at the waist. He felt it was quite ugly.

He suddenly said, "Leader Yahiko, I think Akatsuki's uniform could use some changes. Adding a few red clouds and removing the silver stripe in the middle would make it look better."

Yahiko was stunned. He looked at his own Akatsuki robe. He thought it looked quite cool? Was Obito really that concerned about such details?

But Konan suddenly smiled in agreement, "Obito-kun, I thought the same thing. I always felt that the Akatsuki robe needed some patterns, but I never figured out what to add."

"Now that you mention it, red clouds fit perfectly. Nothing could be more suitable!"

"But… the red clouds are a bit too flamboyant. They need to be balanced with another color… Ah! I've got it!"

Konan revealed a delighted expression, "If we paint our nails with various colors, they'll definitely match the red cloud Akatsuki robes beautifully."

Obito was instantly speechless, 'So the original Akatsuki robes were designed by Konan. No wonder she resonates with this idea.'

But he really didn't want to wear nail polish, "Uh… Sister Konan, how about we skip the nail polish?"

Konan smiled at Obito, her tone full of subtle menace, "What's this? Obito-kun, it's your first day joining Akatsuki, and you're already ignoring your sister's words?"

Obito was dumbfounded, thinking, 'Clearly, you just want to paint your nails yourself, right?'

But after a moment's thought, he realized. He had already painted them once before, so doing it again wouldn't make much difference.

So he nodded and said, "As long as Sister Konan is happy."

Yahiko and Nagato also found it difficult to accept. Nagato was indifferent, but Yahiko felt, 'Why would a grown man paint his nails?'

But since Konan suggested it, he couldn't possibly argue against it, right?

He immediately announced, "From now on, we'll add red clouds to our Akatsuki robes. Also, nail polish… ahem!"

"Sounds great!"

"This is a nice change."

Some of the female members of Akatsuki cheered happily, thinking the new style would make them look more elegant.

But the male members had odd expressions, glancing at each other awkwardly.

Especially Daibutsu, his massive build and Buddha-like face made the thought of him wearing nail polish feel extremely bizarre.

If someone else had proposed this, they would have rejected it outright.

But Konan was the angel in everyone's hearts. They could refuse Yahiko's requests, but none of them would refuse Konan's.

So they all nodded in agreement.

"Alright, let's change it."

"I have no objections."

"Whatever Lady Konan says, I support."

And just like that, Akatsuki's new uniform was decided.

Afterward, Yahiko turned to Obito and continued asking, "Obito, although you're younger than us, you already have a mature way of thinking. Plus, as a member of the Uchiha clan, one of Konoha's top noble families, your perspective might be broader than ours."

"I'd like to hear your thoughts. How should Akatsuki develop in the future?"

Obito thought for a moment and said, "Actually, what Akatsuki is doing, while its core is avoiding war through negotiation and communication, it also needs strong military support."

"Think about it. If Akatsuki didn't have the power to balance the strength of opposing sides, would the strong ever willingly negotiate with the weak?"

Yahiko nodded, recalling the moment when, in order to stop a war and achieve peace, he had to pick up a kunai and stab someone for the first time.

That incident still lingered in his mind and refused to fade away.

Every time he thought about it, it filled him with dread.

He had already realized that his idealistic vision alone couldn't sustain an organization. If they focused too much on peace, others would see Akatsuki as weak and easy to bully.

So, he had considered making Nagato the leader, using the Rinnegan as a symbol. Not only of peace but also of great power.

If not for Uchiha's appearance…

"Indeed. Without overwhelming strength, we can't create effective deterrence. If one day, our power grows strong enough to instill fear in everyone, then no one would dare start wars easily," Yahiko pondered deeply before speaking.

Obito listened to Yahiko's statement and couldn't help but glance at Nagato.

As expected, their thoughts followed the same trajectory. The second-generation Akatsuki's ideology was truly built upon the corpse of the first-generation Akatsuki.

He agreed, "That's why, right now, Akatsuki's overall strength is still too weak. Even with Nagato's Rinnegan, a single Rinnegan isn't enough. We need to recruit more powerful individuals to intimidate the various factions."

Yahiko frowned, "Obito, do you think I don't already know that? Of course, Akatsuki wants more powerful companions, but we're not well-known, and we're not strong enough yet. How do we attract powerful people?"

Obito smiled, "Actually, recruiting strong individuals isn't as difficult as you imagine. Many seemingly powerful people need a safe harbor more than anyone else."

"There are some people who have lost their homes in this ninja world, wandering without a place to belong. Maybe they're just waiting for someone like you to reach out, and they'll come to you on their own."

Yahiko was still confused, "So… who exactly are you talking about?"

Obito thought for a moment and said, "A rogue ninja from Takigakure, a well-known bounty hunter in the black market—Kakuzu. Coincidentally, Akatsuki just received a large sum of money, and we need someone skilled in financial management. Kakuzu is the perfect candidate."

"Kakuzu?", Yahiko looked puzzled.

Obito shook his head, "Akatsuki's intelligence network is too poor. You know nothing at all. This area needs improvement."

Yahiko felt embarrassed and glanced at Kyusuke, making Kyusuke awkward as well. After all, he was the one responsible for gathering intelligence.

Yahiko hesitated, "But this Kakuzu… he's a rogue ninja. Can we really accept someone like him into our organization?"

Konan added, "Obito-kun, we are the Dawn of Peace, an organization that believes in harmony. We don't want evildoers, no matter how strong they are."

Obito shook his head, "Rogue ninja aren't necessarily evil. In fact, many so-called 'villains' have unspeakable reasons."

"Think about it. If Hanzo doesn't accept Akatsuki and declares us rogue ninja, forcing everyone here to carve a slash through their Ame forehead protector, would we be good people or bad people?"

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