After hearing Aizen's words.
A serene expression gently appeared on Kyoka Suigetsu's delicate little face. She drew herself in slightly, then silently took a step back and said softly.
"Then... I will certainly do my utmost to assist Kaguya and ease Lord Aizen's burden!"
Aizen fell silent for a moment upon hearing her words, offering no reply.
At the same time.
Outside, Black Zetsu emerged and saw Obito waiting by the door. Now that Black Zetsu had received Aizen's promise, there was a trace of coldness hidden in his gaze when he looked at Obito.
After all... even if Madara was to be revived, some sacrifices would inevitably be necessary.
Clearly, in Black Zetsu's eyes, Obito was the most suitable candidate for that role.
"So, did you settle your deal with Lord Aizen?"
Obito stepped forward. His eyes beneath the mask fixed lightly on Black Zetsu as he asked in a slightly hoarse voice.
Hearing him, Black Zetsu gave a soft chuckle. A flicker of coldness passed through his eyes as he rasped.
"Don't worry. Lord Aizen has already agreed to my request. In the time ahead, all we need to do is gather the nine Tailed Beasts with the Hollow Spirit Empire's help!"
Upon hearing Black Zetsu's words, Obito's expression relaxed slightly as well.
To him, whether Madara was revived or not was unimportant. But he had to appear before Kakashi with utterly overwhelming power and personally destroy the village that Kakashi regarded as incomparably precious and important, and... create the world of the Infinite Tsukuyomi.
Whether that world was real or not... he wanted to live with Rin...
Beside them, Ulquiorra listened to their conversation with an utterly calm expression. He merely cast the two of them a cold glance before slowly saying.
"Remember, if you barge into