Hearing this, Konan was completely bewildered.
What on earth?
If there was nothing wrong with her brain, her status should be that of a hostage, right?
Now? What's the situation?
How did she suddenly become Uchiha Jin's secretary, and even have to continuously make Exploding Tags for Konoha for free?
At this moment, her mind went blank.
It couldn't be helped!
Even though she had somewhat darkened after experiencing Yahiko's death, her mindset was still that of the kind and innocent Konan from before. Therefore, she could in no way understand Uchiha Jin's black-hearted capitalist ways.
"Hokage, you..."
"No need to thank me, it's the least I could do!"
Looking at the bewildered Konan, Uchiha Jin interrupted her before she could finish. He radiated an aura of righteousness, as if he had truly done something wonderful.
Everyone present: "..."
Everyone's mouths twitched, and a row of cold sweat hung on their foreheads.
Obviously.
Having been in contact with Uchiha Jin for so long, they naturally understood his character well, so they immediately saw through his maneuver.
Dark!
So damn dark!
Even the old schemer Senju Tobirama looked at Uchiha Jin with a complex gaze full of admiration, shock, and helplessness.
It couldn't be helped!
Compared to this black-hearted Uchiha Jin, he felt he was as pure as a little white rabbit.
Damn it.
Even a hostage could be exploited like this, and you even put on an 'it's for your own good' act.
Truly—a genius!
Only Konan looked lost.
Although she vaguely felt something was wrong, she couldn't quite wrap her head around it for a moment. However, seeing the complex looks on everyone's faces, she immediately sensed that there must be a catch.
So.
She didn't agree immediately; instead, she fell deep into thought.
After a moment.
Konan finally realized and her face turned extremely angry: "I remember when you made the agreement with Nagato, after he helped you resurrect that girl just now, you, Uchiha Jin, would guarantee all my legal rights in Konoha, right?"
"In other words, even if I do nothing, you must fulfill everything agreed upon just now."
"Now you want me to be your secretary and make Exploding Tags for you for free?"
"On what grounds?"
"Are you trying to get something for nothing?"
Hearing Konan's words, the corners of everyone's mouths twitched even more.
Even Uchiha Jin couldn't help but show a trace of embarrassment for a moment.
Holy crap!
This girl Konan actually figured it out?
That shouldn't be!
Based on her performance in the original work, Konan's brain wasn't this sharp?
However.
Uchiha Jin's reaction was still fast. He coughed, his eyes darted around, and he said, "I'm doing this for your own good, Konan. Don't overthink it."
"For my own good?" Konan's face was icy. "Hmph, how interesting."
"I'd like to hear what kind of twisted logic you can come up with!"
Now Konan crossed her arms over her chest, looking at Uchiha Jin with disdain.
She had absolutely no goodwill toward the guy in front of her and really wanted to hear what kind of nonsense Uchiha Jin would spout.
Actually, let alone Konan, even the others present were very curious!
So, for a moment.
Even though Uchiha Jin was the Hokage of Konoha, no one had any intention of giving him an out.
Uchiha Jin: "..."
He, of course, was not stupid!
Seeing everyone looking like they were watching a joke, he immediately understood what those bastards were thinking.
Although he was furious inside, he didn't panic at all.
A small matter like this really couldn't stump him.
"Ahem, Konan, let me explain!"
"Actually, I'm just afraid you'll overthink things if you have too much free time. After all, you're currently in enemy territory. Although I can strictly follow the agreement with Nagato, have you considered how much mental pressure you'll be under if you have no friends in Konoha and stay alone in a room every day with nothing to do?"
"But if I give you something to do, your situation will be much better."
"First of all, once a person gets busy, they won't have time for sentimental brooding, which will make you feel much better."
"And as long as you have a job, you can interact with other people daily, so you won't be too bored, right?"
"Additionally, let me add one more thing!"
"The New Konoha I, Uchiha Jin, built is different from the Old Konoha during Hiruzen Sarutobi's time. Today's New Konoha doesn't have all that scheming nonsense. Especially the staff in the Hokage Building—regardless of their strength, I can guarantee their character is absolutely fine."
"They are all kind, diligent people with good character!"
"I hope you can interact with everyone; who knows, maybe you'll even become friends in the future."
"And finally."
"Since we've reached this point, I'll speak from the heart."
"Konan, you should be a smart person, so you must be very clear in your heart that the Akatsuki Organization's goals can never be achieved."
"Failure is inevitable!"
"At the very least, your Akatsuki Organization will never get past us here in Konoha!"
"Although Nagato is just a figurehead for the Akatsuki Organization, his strength is among the top in the organization, right?"
"But as for today's battle, I assume you saw it!"
"Nagato couldn't beat Senju Hashirama, and he couldn't beat me, Uchiha Jin, either."
"And Konoha still has many Kage-level experts, with many even stationed in the other Five Great Military Districts..."
"The Akatsuki Organization cannot win!"
"Now that you've been captured by Konoha, I actually see it as a good thing. I suggest you stay in Konoha from now on; consider it leaving a way out for you and Nagato."
"At least when the Akatsuki Organization is completely finished, Konoha's protection can still save the two of you."
"So Konan, think about it carefully."
"Do you really think Konoha is lacking a so-called expert like you?"
"Heh, you're overthinking it!"
"It's only because I understand the Akatsuki Organization's situation and know that you and Nagato aren't inherently bad people that I'm willing to give you both a chance to live."
"Of course, there's no rush!"
"You Go back and think about it carefully.,You can come find me directly after you've figured it out.."
"Finally, I'll say this: my alliance with Nagato still stands."
"If you're truly determined to go down a dead-end path and insist on being buried with the Akatsuki Organization, then so be it. In the meantime, you'll just be an ordinary prisoner, and I will strictly follow the agreement with Nagato."
"Which path to take, consider it yourself!"