Reanimated Powerhouses

Obito understood how serious the situation was. Whatever happened, they could not let Kabuto destroy the Rinnegan!

"Kabuto, you've proved your loyalty. Whatever you want, we can talk about it!"

Kabuto chuckled. Without bothering to call their bluff, he tossed the Rinnegan toward Obito.

Obito caught it, still looking stunned.

He had never imagined Kabuto would hand over a Rinnegan so easily.

Was there some kind of trap?

After spending so long hiding his identity, Obito had grown suspicious by nature. He looked at Kabuto with unmistakable doubt.

"You're just handing over the Rinnegan?"

Aren't you afraid we'll turn on you the moment we have it?

Black Zetsu and Sarutobi Hiruzen could not understand it either. Rogue Ninja had no loyalty to speak of. With nothing left to hold them back, Obito might even kill Kabuto to silence him.

Had they misjudged him? Was Kabuto truly loyal to the Akatsuki Organization?

Did he have no desire for the Rinnegan's power at all?

Kabuto smiled. "I tried transplanting this Rinnegan, but unfortunately, it seems very particular about bloodlines. The moment I implanted it, I felt as though it was about to drain all the Chakra from my body."

"I can do without that kind of trouble."

Obito's suspicions eased a little.

That made sense. Who would get their hands on such a treasure and give it away without trying it even once?

"What do you want?" Obito was not sure what to do with Kabuto now.

He could hardly call Kabuto untrustworthy when bringing back a Rinnegan had, without question, demonstrated his loyalty.

Yet they still had no idea what Kabuto was after.

Kabuto looked at Obito, a clear hint of mockery in his eyes.

"You fled after being beaten like stray dogs. Don't you want revenge?"

"Revenge on Konoha—or on