After hearing Obito's words, Black Zetsu nodded as well.
That had indeed been the original plan.
But a series of unexpected changes had occurred earlier. The Rinnegan was gone, so he first needed to obtain eyes of the same caliber. He was still waiting for the Tenseigan to awaken.
And capturing the tailed beasts required Obito's help. Even though Black Zetsu was quite powerful now, he did not possess Space-Time Ninjutsu like Obito, allowing him to come and go freely.
It would be ridiculous if they defeated a Jinchuriki but could not take them away.
To further his own plan, Obito continued, "The Shinobi World is such a mess right now. This is the perfect time to capture the tailed beasts."
"We can capture the tailed beasts first and wait."
Clear surprise showed in Black Zetsu's pitch-black eyes. "Why are you suddenly so proactive?"
Obito gave a dismissive sneer. "Don't celebrate just yet. We'll work together to capture the tailed beasts, but I need to keep half of them."
"Once you revive Madara, I'll return that half to you."
Black Zetsu had not expected Obito's reasoning to be this.
Was he trying to give himself some insurance?
"Do you hate Madara Uchiha that much?" Black Zetsu asked probingly.
Obito's tone was flat, but bone-deep hatred welled up in his eyes.
"Why shouldn't I? Madara wanted to find someone to carry out his will, so he manipulated my entire life."
"My life was never supposed to turn out like this!"
Black Zetsu knew that the Uchiha Clan shared one trait: stubbornness.
Extreme stubbornness.
Once they set their sights on a goal, they threw themselves into it heart and soul.
From Obito's emotions, Black Zetsu could tell that this was genuine.
Obito's hatred for Madara truly exceeded imagination.
Besides, the tailed beasts