Did Kuzo Possess a Mysterious Eye Technique?
Inside the cave, silence lingered.
After a long pause, Pain finally spoke.
"Konan."
"This person, Kuzo."
"You've been in contact with him the longest. Do you have any useful information?"
As Akatsuki's leader, Pain had to understand those who joined his organization.
And after witnessing Kuzo's abilities in battle, he was compelled to investigate further.
The power Kuzo had displayed was too mysterious—even for someone as experienced as Pain.
First, there was the strange blue Fire Style.
Then, his ability to float as if walking on solid ground.
Next, a movement technique that resembled an illusion or body replacement.
And finally, that golden Lightning Style with devastating power.
Any one of these abilities alone would make someone a formidable opponent.
But Kuzo possessed them all.
It was almost unbelievable.
However, when Pain finished speaking, Konan shook her head slightly.
"There's very little information about him," she admitted.
"But one thing I can say for sure… his eyes are unusual."
Pain's gaze sharpened.
"His eyes?"
"Yes," Konan confirmed.
"I watched carefully during the fight."
"Every time he used one of those strange abilities, there was a flicker of energy in his golden pupils."
"So I suspect that his ability to control multiple distinct powers is linked to his eyes."
"In other words…"
"It's highly possible that he possesses a unique eye technique—one we've never seen before."
"Something like—your Rinnegan."
She met Pain's gaze, her expression serious.
Behind the scenes, Nagato, who controlled Pain, was startled.
Similar to my Rinnegan?
He recalled the past.
His Rinnegan had awakened during the Second Great Ninja War.
It happened when two Konoha shinobi invaded his home and killed his parents.
In his grief and terror, his hidden power surfaced, and he unknowingly killed the intruders.
Over time, he discovered the vast abilities of his eyes—abilities that corresponded to the Six Paths.
And thus, the Six Paths of Pain were born.
Could Kuzo have awakened a similar power after experiencing his own suffering?
If Kuzo's abilities were linked to his eyes, then his mastery over ninjutsu—without the need for hand seals—made sense.
After all, powerful eye techniques didn't require hand seals.
As Nagato pondered this possibility, Konan spoke again.
"Nagato."
"I don't think his eye technique is the most important thing to focus on."
Nagato snapped out of his thoughts.
"What do you mean?"
Konan's eyes darkened slightly.
"It's the power he hasn't shown yet—his sword."
Nagato frowned.
"His sword?"
Konan nodded.
"Maybe you overlooked it."
"During his fight with Kuzo, he never once drew his blade."
"But in the Land of Wind, I saw what he did with it."
"When he did draw his sword, he instantly killed Sasori of the Red Sand—even while Sasori was controlling the Third Kazekage puppet."
Nagato's eyes widened slightly.
"The sheer speed and destructive power of that strike… I believe that is his true trump card."
"The reason he didn't use it against Kuzo?"
"He likely chose not to kill him."
Konan's tone was calm, but the weight of her words was clear.
Pain remained silent for a long time.
Now, he fully understood why Konan had approached Kuzo with such caution before the battle.
This man—who wielded a mysterious eye technique and unknown ninjutsu—was far more dangerous than he appeared.
Finally, Pain spoke.
"For now, we'll continue observing him."
"When that man returns, we'll discuss this further."
Konan nodded slightly.
She knew exactly who Pain was referring to.
The true mastermind behind Akatsuki—
The mysterious masked man.
The one who called himself Uchiha Madara.
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