"This is an era of change. Today's world is changing by the moment. Chakra and Natural Energy are transforming our lives, and quality of life is becoming increasingly important. Using the Divine Tree to reshape the Shinobi World and achieve sustainable development plays a vital role in the future peace of the Shinobi World. Read M."
"The Declaration for Establishing Sage Lands—very good."
Seated in an earthen chair, Black Zetsu looked through the brightly lit cage at Rikusei, who was reading the daily paper before him, and offered his heartfelt praise.
It would be best to plant Divine Trees all over the world. Then, after Mother was revived, she could save the chakra needed to cast Divine: Deep Forest Emergence.
"The First and Second highly praised the Mizukage's righteous contribution to the integration of the Shinobi World, and warmly welcomed the Wind, Lightning, and Earth Kage to join the Shinobi World family in resisting the powerful enemies who would arrive in the future."
Rikusei's gaze lingered between the lines before he contentedly folded the newspaper shut.
Black Zetsu curled his lip in disdain. "Mother unified the Shinobi World a thousand years ago."
"And then it fell apart again."
"You!" Black Zetsu choked on his breath and glared at Rikusei. "When will you unseal Mother?"
Rikusei slowly rose to his feet and stared earnestly at Black Zetsu through the colorless barrier. "What will you do after the seal is lifted?"
"Huh?"
"I am Mother's child. Of course I'll return to her side."
A trace of concern surfaced on Black Zetsu's pitch-black face as he looked at Rikusei in surprise, seemingly shocked by his outrageous words.
But—
Rikusei did not answer.
The smugness rising in Black Zetsu's heart vanished as he sensed something amid the stalemate. He abruptly stood, pressed his cheek