NOVEL NEXT Chapter 22: 022 The Deal with Konan
Night Star had a face full of confusion.
What was wrong with this group of kunoichi?
First, Yugao Uzuki talked about dancer outfits, and now Konan was saying she would wear a swimsuit for him as a condition for joining the Akatsuki?
Were they broken?
Night Star was silent for a few seconds before letting out a chuckle.
"I have to say, isn't your thinking a bit naive?"
"Hmm?"
Konan looked puzzled, not understanding what he meant.
"You are indeed very beautiful. Seeing you in a swimsuit would certainly be enjoyable for me."
At this point, Night Star suddenly changed his tone.
"But just that, and you think you can make me join the Akatsuki? The terms you're offering aren't even close to being equal."
Konan stood there, unsure of what to do, a faint blush rising on her otherwise cold face.
She misunderstood Night Star's words, thinking he wanted more than just seeing her in a swimsuit as a condition.
Although Konan was already in her early twenties, she had never even held hands with a guy, let alone been in a relationship.
Her angelic and cold exterior hid a heart perhaps even purer than Izumi Uchiha is, that little girl.
Biting her lip softly, Konan spoke in a low voice.
"If...if you're willing to join the Akatsuki, I...I can marry you."
Those words left Night Star speechless.
"Let me be straightforward; it seems you overestimate your own worth. I'm not particularly interested in you."
Hearing this, Konan finally realized she had completely misunderstood him.
Night Star wasn't demanding anything from her in exchange for joining the Akatsuki. He simply wasn't interested.
Realizing this, Konan felt a sense of relief.
Regaining her calm and composed demeanor, she asked softly.
"Then what do you want in order to agree to join the Akatsuki?"
Night Star didn't answer her directly but asked a question instead.
"Why don't you first tell me why you're so intent on recruiting me?"
Konan hesitated, knowing she couldn't disclose anything from the diary, as it would result in severe consequences. But if she hinted at it indirectly, it should be fine.
"I heard you have something in your possession called..."
She paused for a moment, sensing no danger, and then continued.
"Something called the First Hokage's cells. I need that."
"The First Hokage's cells?"
Night Star's eyes flickered upon hearing this.
He had long suspected that Nagato's condition was due to his body being unable to withstand the power of the Rinnegan.
Just like Kakashi Hatake, who lacked Uchiha blood but forcibly used Mangekyou Sharingan is Kamui, leading to his eventual exhaustion and death.
The cells of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, were known to significantly enhance both the body and chakra reserves of the recipient.
Moreover, they could mitigate the strain on eye powers.
But how did Konan know about the existence of the First Hokage's cells?
Did Madara Uchiha gather this information, and Obito relay it to her?
While Night Star pondered internally, his expression remained calm, and his tone was steady.
"That thing isn't something I can just obtain at will. Besides, does the Akatsuki have anyone capable of conducting transplant experiments and removing side effects? Even if I gave it to you, you wouldn't be able to use it."
Hearing this, Konan frowned slightly, wondering if the First Hokage's cells were dangerous. This was never mentioned in the diary.
At this moment, Night Star suddenly heard the system's notification sound.
[Ding! Mission triggered.]
[Complete the objective and record the event in the diary to receive a reward.]
[Objective: Heal Nagato's body. Reward: Complete Uzumaki Clan Sealing Techniques.]
[Objective: Take the opportunity to kill Nagato. Reward: Significant increase in personal chakra reserves.]
Hearing the notification, Night Star was a little surprised.
He hadn't expected the diary to offer branching missions.
Both rewards were excellent.
The Nine-Tails was the strongest and hardest-to-control among all tailed beasts.
Konoha had been able to suppress it for so many years, except for the incident a year ago caused by Obito, thanks to the Uzumaki Clan's bloodline and their inherited sealing techniques.
Meanwhile, chakra reserves were the foundation of a ninja's strength and equally valuable.
It made sense. If the rewards were too unbalanced, there wouldn't be much point in offering a choice.
"I can heal Nagato's body."
Hearing Night Star agree, even Konan's always-cold face showed a hint of a smile, but then she heard him continue.
"However, there is one condition."
Konan thought to herself that it was expected. Since he was willing to help, he would definitely ask for something in return.
"What condition?"
Night Star smiled faintly and slowly spoke.
"When the time is right, I need you to attack Konoha Village."
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