Siege

With the last variable eliminated, Uchiha Obito nodded in satisfaction and moved out of Killer B, the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki's attack range.

"Things went more smoothly than expected. We're one step closer to success."

"Kabuto Yakushi is truly hard to read. Although we gave him quite a few benefits, they were really just scraps we had little use for and couldn't fully utilize anyway. This is only a transaction, yet he's working far harder than expected. Could he be harboring some unspeakable scheme?"

Zetsu, who was continuously binding Killer B with Wood Release, sounded somewhat concerned.

"Should we take precautions?"

The suggestion to burn the bridge after crossing it came without hesitation from Zetsu, a monster that was not even human.

Uchiha Obito, who was cut from the same cloth as this inhuman creature, naturally did not think much of Kabuto Yakushi. The two sides were merely using each other, but...

"Not yet!"

Uchiha Obito shook his head.

"Kabuto Yakushi possesses considerable power. The potential of Impure World Reincarnation is simply too terrifying, and he still has great value to us. We need him for now."

"Suit yourself," Zetsu said indifferently. "But we should capture the Eight-Tails as soon as possible, lest complications arise!"

"I know."

If the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki wanted to escape now, he basically had no chance.

Might Guy and Rock Lee stood back-to-back on guard, while Tenten and Neji Hyuga anxiously watched the suddenly appearing enemies.

"Such powerful Lightning Style... And the other one is truly impossible to figure out. Before he attacked, there wasn't the slightest chakra reaction. Even the Byakugan failed to detect him."

Might Guy stared gravely at the silent white-haired figure across from them and solemnly warned them, "The Byakugan may be powerful, but once its principles are understood, it isn't impossible to deceive