A Chance Encounter

These were not even the full extent of the blows.

The death of White Zetsu's main body had inevitably created problems in Akatsuki's intelligence network.

Although Black Zetsu was still there to handle matters in his stead, the two were not one and the same. Uchiha Obito now had to spare attention for matters that had never required any effort before.

"Fortunately, things are about to be settled. All that remains is to see whose strength is greater. Intelligence has become far less important."

The number of core members had already been at an absolute disadvantage. The sizable White Zetsu Army and Impure World Reincarnation army both had severe flaws; they were basically incapable of operating independently and needed someone in command to control them.

"Get started as soon as possible. How much longer will it take on your end?"

Uchiha Obito was somewhat dissatisfied with the progress of the Impure World Reincarnation army under Kabuto Yakushi's control.

"Be patient. Creating reincarnated bodies that are both powerful and easy to control is no simple task. If something goes wrong, it won't be a problem that can be easily resolved."

Uchiha Obito frowned and asked, "Are you sure your method has no problems? Impure World Reincarnation was labeled a forbidden technique for a reason. The claim that it has no side effects is hard to trust."

Kabuto Yakushi smiled confidently.

"If I had to name a side effect, it would be that they have difficulty displaying all the strength they possessed in life... The main reason it was classified as a forbidden technique and sealed away was the enormous moral risk involved.

Robbing graves and exploiting the power of the dead—no matter how one looked at it, it was not a method the world could accept!"

"Perhaps."

Since it was a