In the secret chamber, Zetsu watched Yagura act as though he had him completely cornered, and intense resentment welled up inside him. Who was he? The third son of the illustrious Kaguya-hime, an existence who had lived for countless years. Even an outstanding figure like Uchiha Madara had been toyed with in his palm, yet now he was being threatened by a piece of trash used to contain a Tailed Beast. How could he possibly swallow such humiliation?
To Zetsu, who was devoted to reviving his mother, Jinchuriki were nothing more than containers for storing Tailed Beasts. Their abilities did not even compare to those of ordinary Kage-level experts; they were merely lucky fools relying on external power.
Zetsu had originally intended to slowly beguile Yagura into joining their camp. But after realizing that the man's personality was difficult to control, he had decided to take forceful measures instead. In any case, because of the Three-Tails, their positions were inherently opposed. As a Jinchuriki, Yagura could never join the Eye of the Moon Plan. It would be better to act early and eliminate this potential threat.
Although Zetsu had already decided to move against Yagura, now was not the time to tear off all pretenses. He had to find a way to placate Yagura first and conceal his identity, then persuade Madara to help him carry out the plan.
Ever since his last clash with Skywalker, a rift had emerged between Zetsu and Madara. Madara no longer obeyed him as unquestioningly as before, and had even specifically cultivated a successor to complete the plan in his place. Convincing Madara to help him now would not be easy. However, considering that Madara was preparing the final "guidance" plan for Obito, Zetsu came up with a perfect idea that would kill two