Why are you still acting? Are you addicted?

But the next second, Obito Uchiha saw a scene that left him dumbfounded— Kabuto Yakushi was actually looking like he was enjoying himself!

Obito Uchiha's face was filled with astonishment and confusion, a series of question marks seemingly popping into his head:???

No, I thought you were on the first level, but I didn't expect you to be on the fifth level, Black Zetsu!

You actually guessed right!

Obito's mask, fine beads of cold sweat were seeping out. He muttered to himself, "Wouldn't it be better to just stay calm and collected? Why do they have to pull these crazy stunts?"

If it were me, I'd just say "uh-huh" at most, trying not to say too much, then announce that I've joined Konoha, and then start a huge argument—a perfect way to sow discord!

Just as he was lost in his own thoughts,

Karin suddenly turned to Jugo beside her and said, "Jugo, look, isn't Lord Kabuto arguing with Lord Orochimaru?!"

Karin's face was filled with worry, her eyes fixed on Kabuto Yakushi's situation, as if afraid of missing any detail.

Jugo frowned slightly, observed carefully for a moment, and then nodded. "It seems so. The bird heard it; it told me that those two seem to have had a conflict."

Very good!

Black Zetsu is finally on the right track!

Obito overheard their conversation and felt a surge of joy, as if he could see the dawn of his plan's success.

On Kabuto Yakushi's side, his eyes widened, staring at Orochimaru with utter incomprehension. "Why! Why did you join Konoha?"

"Because Konoha allows me to conduct my experiments here with peace of mind, and they won't pursue my past actions, which is a very good thing for me. I don't have to hide anymore for the sake of a stable research facility."

Orochimaru said in a calm tone.

"But!" Kabuto Yakushi shook his head angrily, "Lord Orochimaru! They are from Konoha! Konoha would never keep their word!"

They only need you to do things for them now. Once they no longer need you, they'll betray you again! Just like before! Didn't they betray you during World War II?

"Kabuto, things are different now. That old fox Hiruzen Sarutobi is dead, Danzō Shimura is dead, and now the two corrupt Konoha Elder in the village are also dead and retired. It's no longer the Konoha of that era."

Orochimaru explained patiently, a hint of gentleness on his face.

He quite liked the Kabuto Yakushi before him.

Kabuto Yakushi has always worked very diligently for him, and he is also very intelligent. He has even mastered the Ryūchi Cave Senjutsu, which even Kabuto himself has not mastered.

That's why he was willing to talk so patiently.

"The Lord Orochimaru I know isn't like that! He would never say such a thing! The Konoha Crush Plan was your doing, how could they possibly forgive you! I don't believe it, you're definitely not Lord Orochimaru!"

Kabuto Yakushi roared loudly, so loudly that even Obito Uchiha others could hear him clearly.

Obito Uchiha changed drastically, and a sense of unease welled up in his heart.

Has Kabuto Yakushi already seen through Black Zetsu's disguise?!

I need to get closer to him, in case Black Zetsu really gets killed by Kabuto Yakushi...

But thinking of this, Obito Uchiha stopped in his tracks.

That's right, if Black Zetsu is really killed by Kabuto Yakushi, then the curse mark on my heart will be useless!

Then I'll be free.

He quietly took a few steps back.

Die!

Black Zetsu, the Madara Uchiha's Will, your life is of little help to me; in fact, your death would be better for me. I will carry out the Infinite Tsukuyomi in your stead.

As for you, now that you've turned to Kitsuchi, what's the point of thinking about returning to the Shinobi World?

When a person dies, it's like a lamp going out. Hurry up and be reincarnated, Madara Uchiha!

"Kabuto, come to Konoha with me. I believe in your talent; I know you'll be recognized."

Orochimaru extended the invitation earnestly, his eyes flashing with approval for Kabuto Yakushi.

He was well aware of Kabuto Yakushi's abilities; a genius who excels in everything is a rare find.

In terms of research, besides Katasuke Tono whom he had met in Konoha, the person he admired most was his subordinate Kabuto Yakushi.

However, at that moment, Kabuto Yakushi suddenly pulled out Kunai, a fierce glint in his eyes, and stabbed Orochimaru hard!

"You're not Orochimaru! Lord Orochimaru would never become so cowardly! And you even invited me to join Konoha! Konoha killed Nonō! I can never reconcile with Konoha!"

Orochimaru hadn't expected that his joining Konoha would have such a big impact on Kabuto Yakushi, so much so that he didn't even have time to react to Kabuto Yakushi's attack.

"What?! I killed Lord Orochimaru?!"

Kabuto Yakushi, seeing the blood flowing from Orochimaru's wounds, panicked and retreated hastily, turning to run away without pulling out the Kunai stuck in Orochimaru's abdomen.

"It's alright, Kabuto. I'll be waiting for you in Konoha Village. The meaning of life is the process of finding meaning."

Orochimaru watched as Kabuto Yakushi fled, a slight smile playing on his lips. He then pulled the Kunai from his abdomen and tossed it aside.

"Damn it! Why didn't I stab him to death! Useless piece of trash!"

Obito Uchiha gritted his teeth in hatred, wishing he could personally go up and stab Black Zetsu to pieces, but he didn't do so because there was a talisman set by Madara Uchiha on his heart, which would cause his heart to explode and kill him if activated.

Therefore, he will not openly sever ties with Black Zetsu.

Kabuto Yakushi had run to Obito Uchiha and the others, was completely disoriented.

"Lord Kabuto, what do we do now?"

Karin asked anxiously, her face full of confusion.

"Let's go!"

Kabuto Yakushi hurriedly spoke, his voice trembling slightly, before transforming into a snake and fleeing into the distance.

Seeing Karin was about to rush over and follow.

Just then, my arm was grabbed by a strong hand.

"Don't go, he'll hurt us too."

Karin was startled when Jugo's voice reached her ears, then she realized what he meant.

That's right, Kabuto Yakushi was going to kill them before, so why is he following them instead of running away?

Isn't that just suicide?

"It's done!"

Obito Uchiha delighted, a slight smile playing on his lips.

He glanced leisurely at "Black Zetsu," Orochimaru, and gave him a meaningful look.

Just then, Orochimaru noticed that there were other people in the distance, and one of them was the masked man from before.

He pondered to himself:

What's he doing here? Did he team up with Kabuto Yakushi? Or is he here to seek revenge on me?

After all, he fled on the eve of the war; any normal person would want to kill him.

He stopped thinking about it and turned back towards Konoha Village.

Obito Uchiha bewildered:???

"No, given the current situation, what are you still acting for? Are you addicted to it?"