The War About to Sweep the Ninja World

"What exactly are you planning to do with all these powerful shinobi you've summoned?"

Obito surveyed Kabuto's display of firepower. Kabuto had returned a Rinnegan to him, proving his loyalty.

Even so, Kabuto's abilities put Obito instinctively on guard.

The undying army gathered here alone could launch a shinobi world war.

And as the war went on, more people would die. Kabuto could turn even stronger shinobi into puppets.

"Obito, now that we have the Impure World Reincarnation, should we—"

"Shut up!"

Obito cut Black Zetsu off.

Summoning Uchiha Madara was the last resort of last resorts. Unless he had absolutely no other choice, Obito would never do it.

Kabuto's arrival had given Obito another option. He had no intention of summoning Uchiha Madara unless he had to.

Obito looked at Kabuto. "You said these reanimated bodies are completely under your control?"

Kabuto's smile never wavered. "Is there someone you want to bring back? Or do you have the genetic material of a powerful shinobi?"

"The Impure World Reincarnation is entirely under my control. But if someone was too powerful in life, they might break free."

Obito remained wary. Kabuto's timing was too convenient. Just when they needed fighters, he had appeared with all these reanimated bodies.

There were too many unanswered questions about him. They seemed to be on the same side now, but if their interests clashed later, Obito could not count on Kabuto standing with him.

Letting someone like that control a weapon as devastating as Uchiha Madara would put his plan at risk.

"Since we're working together, why don't we show each other our cards?"

Kabuto pushed up his glasses and smiled silently. "What would you like to know?"

Obito studied his expression and said gravely, "You've seen how strong Konoha is now, haven't you? The