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Although Obito Uchiha could no longer use Wood Style or the powerful Yang Release Chakra after losing that part of the White Zetsu's body, he still felt a sense of complete ease.

After all, how could a pieced-together body compare to one's original body? Ever since being modified by Madara Uchiha and White Zetsu, even though he became stronger, that strange, alien feeling never disappeared from Obito's mind.

Of course, now that he no longer has Wood Style abilities and has lost his Sharingan, Obito Uchiha's strength is at most that of an Elite Jonin, or even a rather mediocre one. Therefore, even with all his restraints removed, he did not act rashly.

He did not object to Vegapunk's suggestion to talk, but instead sat quietly in a chair next to him.

"Where is that lady?! Isn't she here?"

"You mean Hancock? She's researching Black Zetsu! The last Black Zetsu was accidentally destroyed during her research, so this time she wants to observe more closely how Black Zetsu is born?"

Researching Black Zetsu?! Obito Uchiha felt a chill run down his spine. How could he possibly research that thing? And even make it disappear?

No, the key question is, is Black Zetsu? What does "the previous Black Zetsu" mean?

"I can see you have a lot of questions," Vegapunk said calmly to Obito Uchiha, who was filled with doubt. Obito Uchiha pursed his lips, feeling uncomfortable with the other's unfathomable demeanor.

In fact, Vegapunk was just speaking to Obito Uchiha in a normal manner. However, this crushing defeat made Obito Uchiha sensitive, and he felt that the other party had a condescending attitude like he used to, which made him feel uncomfortable.

"I do have a lot of problems, but do these problems still matter now?"

Obito Uchiha spoke indifferently, appearing resigned to his fate. Having lost the Mangekyo Kamui Eye and the help of Black Zetsu and Tobi, the so-called Eye of the Moon Plan had long since become a pipe dream. Obito Uchiha even had suicidal thoughts and naturally didn't care much about many issues anymore.

"Just give up..."

Vegapunk shook his head. "In that case, I won't keep you any longer! Go do whatever you want!"

Obito Uchiha was slightly taken aback, not expecting the other party to have such an attitude, and for a moment he couldn't say anything.

Seeing that Vegapunk didn't care about him at all, Obito Uchiha felt a surge of anger. Since he Awakening the Obito Uchiha Mangekyō Sharingan, when had he ever been treated like this?

Whether it was Nagato, who possessed the Eye of God, or his own teacher, the Hokage of Konoha, or even the Mizukage of Kirigakure, they were all either extremely wary of him or treated him as a formidable enemy. Yet now, he was let go like an ant, which naturally deeply hurt Obito's pride.

Don't you want to know why I came looking for you?

Obito Uchiha remained silent for a moment before finally speaking, but Vegapunk shook his head. "Sorry, I already know that!"

As he spoke, Vegapunk casually pointed to a helmet next to him. "That's Memory Reader. As long as you wear it, you can read all of a person's memories from birth in half an hour. And you've been unconscious for three hours!"

"So what do you think I don't know? Is it your Eye of the Moon Plan? Or was your original purpose in coming here to subdue me? Or do you want to know how White Zetsu was created?"

"How did you impersonate Madara Uchiha and deceive everyone? How did you control Kirigakure to turn into Bloody Mist? How did you kill your own teacher and his wife? How did you deceive Nagato and his Akatsuki?"

Obito's face was ashen, as if he had eaten excrement. He felt like a skinned frog displayed before his opponent. Driven by shame, anger, and hatred, he couldn't help but roar, "Enough!"

"What, didn't you do all of this yourself? At most, you just wore a Swirl Mask. Are you unwilling to even admit what you did?"

Vegapunk Obito Uchiha, saying sarcastically, "Or do you actually think there's something wrong with what you did? The Eye of the Moon Plan is a piece of crap?"

"Nonsense! Everything I've done is for true peace! The Eye of the Moon Plan is the path to true peace!"

Obito, as if his fur had been bristled, suddenly jumped up and roared.

If Obito Uchiha truly had no doubts and genuinely believed that the Eye of the Moon Plan was the best outcome, then he wouldn't have been redeemed in the end.

In the entire Ninja World, only Madara Uchiha is the kind of guy who not only has a unique way of thinking, but also refuses to turn back even after hitting a wall. Obito Uchiha is actually a bit lacking; he must have had a lot of confusion and hesitation about the Eye of the Moon Plan.

However, there is a term called investment cost. Having done so much, Obito Uchiha had no way to turn back. He could only persist with the so-called Eye of the Moon Plan until he succeeded or was defeated.

If he had persisted with the Eye of the Moon Plan, he could have said that all his previous actions were just necessary Obito Uchiha. But once he abandoned the Eye of the Moon Plan, he would have no excuse for the guilt he felt for his past actions, and it would crush him instantly.

His current behavior also proves this point. If he were truly confident in the Eye of the Moon Plan, he wouldn't be acting so aggressively. If he were just silent or sneer, then he would truly be beyond help.

"Whatever you want, I don't really understand your thought process anyway," Vegapunk said with a "yes, yes, yes" look, and pulled out a Swirl Mask: "Is this what you used to impersonate Madara Uchiha?"

"What do you want to do?" Looking at the orange mask that was exactly the same as the one he had worn before, Obito Uchiha was slightly startled. Could it be that the other party also wanted to impersonate Madara Uchiha and take control of the Akatsuki?

Vegapunk chuckled lightly, "Looks like you've guessed some of what I'm thinking!"

"Stop dreaming! Since you know my memories, you should know the price you have to pay to transplant the Mangekyō Sharingan! Madara Uchiha's identity isn't so easy to impersonate!"