"At the very least, this proves that plants born here aren't naturally black, because the same plants are green outside," Belaque said with a smile. "In other words, these plants were originally green. They only turned black because they grew in this black forest."
"I don't understand what that means," Carter Binda said with a laugh. "Anyway, this forest is dangerous, right?"
"It means this forest has the ability to turn everything black," Uchiha Madara said. "So far, we've only seen plants. Perhaps there are animals that have turned black as well."
"If that's really the case, then isn't it possible for the three of us to turn black too?" Carter Binda asked.
"That is indeed possible." Uchiha Madara nodded. "Our current colors do stand out in this black forest. I don't know whether it might turn us black too."
"I don't want that. I'm the most beautiful woman on the entire Elzeran Continent. If I turn black, won't people laugh at me forever?" Carter Binda said.
"Since when did you become the most beautiful person on the entire Elzeran Continent?" Uchiha Madara said with a smile. "How come I never heard there was a ranking like that on Elzeran Continent?"
The three chatted as they walked. After thinking for a moment, Uchiha Madara said, "Isn't there a race on Elzeran Continent called the demon race? Their skin seems to be gray, doesn't it?"
"Their skin is gray, not black. We might turn black," Carter Binda said helplessly.
"Don't worry. I've been watching you. The moment there's even the slightest sign of discoloration in your body, we'll leave this black forest immediately," Uchiha Madara said with a smile.
Uchiha Madara wasn't joking. He had truly been worried about Belaque and Carter Binda the entire way. Both of them were highly