Chapter 17 - Found

Pain had all he needed. A close friend, a piece of family, a student and loyal subjects. Not to mention the criminal organisation and nation he wielded on top of that.

Twenty four years since Yahiko had imparted his dream on him, and finally he was ready.

Now all that was left to do was to move the first pawn, and the game would begin. And cultivate into the peace he so desired - at the hand of the bijuu weapon he didn't even have to control.