This was Hyuga Shin's estimate. Madara Uchiha still had the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path to sustain his body, so he should be able to use his full strength.
However, he had probably given his Rinnegan to Nagato, which should weaken him somewhat. Even so, he couldn't be underestimated.
Hyuga Shin wasn't afraid of him, but he didn't want to clash with Madara Uchiha either. Compared with Madara, Shin was even more wary of Black Zetsu.
If he clashed with Madara Uchiha, it would definitely draw Black Zetsu's attention. That was the last thing Shin wanted.
Chapter 60: Slaughtering the Bandits
Black Zetsu didn't look powerful, but the fact that he'd managed to kill Madara Uchiha proved he was no ordinary opponent.
When it came to schemes and trickery, even ten Hyuga Shins wouldn't be enough to take Black Zetsu on.
"So this is where the mission is? It looks so shabby. These bandits must be having a rough time!" Kushina remarked as she looked at the thatched huts on the mountaintop.
"Bandits only prey on ordinary people. Powerful nobles and wealthy merchants hire ninja to protect them, so bandits have to make a living by robbing commoners." Tsunade filled them in with a little more practical knowledge.
"These people are so awful! I was feeling a little uneasy about this, but now it seems they're all scum who deserve to die." Kushina raised her fist in indignation.
"Heh." Tsunade chuckled. Looking at Kushina reminded her of herself when she'd first started taking missions.
"Don't let your guard down. Leave no one alive in the entire bandit hideout, including the women and infants."
Her words were harsh, but that was the life of a ninja. In the ninja world, you couldn't let your guard down even when facing a