Abandoning Obito
"There's such a forbidden technique? Senju Tobirama truly lives up to his reputation as a renowned powerhouse of the Warring States period. But why only most of them? And not all of them?" This forbidden technique seems incomplete. Did Senju Tobirama hold back something? Or perhaps Orochimaru lacked the talent and only learned a half-finished version?
"You should be content with the majority. This was achieved only after deploying a large number of White Zetsu. The Impure World Impure World Reincarnation technique is not without its limitations; it requires the body tissue of the deceased in conjunction with a living sacrifice to succeed. You know how much importance the nations of the Ninja World place on the corpses of their powerful shinobi."
Despite its various limitations, the power of the Impure World Reincarnation technique is undeniable. It's fortunate that Senju Tobirama died young, otherwise who knows what kind of heaven-defying forbidden technique he would have developed.
"Living people as sacrifices? That's true. What Ninjutsu is perfect? Compared to the effects of the Impure World Reincarnation, this flaw is completely acceptable. Everything is for the sake of peace in the Ninja World. The sacrifice of these people is worthwhile and noble."
Yahiko was willing to sacrifice himself for peace, shouldn't it be natural for these sacrifices to do the same?
"Hmm... it is indeed a great sacrifice. On the road to peace, someone always has to make a sacrifice." These offerings are truly great enough to contribute to Mother's resurrection.
A base somewhere in the Land of Wind ~
"What? Are you sure you're not joking? You really want to hand over someone like Uchiha Obito to me?" How could such a windfall fall into my lap? I've been a member of Akatsuki for so many years, doing all the hard work, barely getting paid, and even sacrificing myself as a Jonin test subject. All those years of painstaking effort have finally paid off today.
Black Zetsu is still a kind and honest person. He remembers me, Sasori of the Red Sands, when he gets something good. I never thought I'd actually get my hands on the Uchiha Clan member with the Mangekyō Sharingan in my lifetime. Compared to Uchiha Obito, the few Jonin test subjects I sacrificed are nothing...
"Now that the organization is being targeted by the Five Great Nations, how could I joke about something like this? Focus on improving your strength. I was thinking of transplanting Wood Release into you and Jūzō. But since you no longer have a physical body, I'll compensate you with Uchiha Obito. I believe that with your powerful Human Puppet skills, Uchiha Obito's combat power can be maximized in your hands."
With the Third Kazekage and Uchiha Obito, Sasori's strength was probably the strongest in the organization besides Nagato. Even other members who had transplanted Wood Release might not be able to match him.
"Hmm? Wood Release? Just because I don't have a physical body, you're disqualifying me from receiving Wood Release transplants? There's no need for that. A physical body won't be an obstacle to my Wood Release transplants. Black Zetsu, you can rest assured and hand over the Wood Release transplant cells to me. I can handle it."
While Obito was good, I had been craving Wood Release for a long time. After Nagato transplanted Wood Release, I even considered betraying the organization to steal Black Zetsu's Wood Release achievements. Fortunately, the plan didn't get a chance to be implemented.
"Um, isn't that unnecessary? Uchiha Obito is also proficient in Wood Release. If you're interested in Wood Release, you can study it yourself. After all, half of Obito's body is composed of special White Zetsu."
Sasori is really greedy, but since he intends to use Wood Release on them, there's no need to keep it a secret. Having more Wood Release users in the Ninja World now might make it easier for him to take advantage of the situation.
"Hmm? Is that so? Uchiha Obito is truly a treasure." Stroking the now immobilized Uchiha Obito, Sasori of the Red Sands's eyes revealed undisguised greed.
"I'll leave him to you. I still have to go to Jūzō and Kakuzu's place." Ignoring Sasori of the Red Sands, who was still infatuated with Obito's body, Black Zetsu gave a shout and slowly sank into the ground.
"Obito~ Are you ready? I will mold you into the most perfect work of art, even the Third Kazekage will pale in comparison to you." Looking at Uchiha Obito's despairing eyes, Sasori of the Red Sands scanned Uchiha Obito's body with a fanatical expression, as if planning where to start.
In the Land of Rain, somewhere in a cave~
"Kakuzu, I think you really should consider joining our Jashin Cult. Master Kakuzu also possesses an immortal body, is a perfect match for Lord Jashin!"
While Kakuzu in counting his money, his partner Hidan kept peddling his Jashin Cult.
"How much is the monthly salary if I join the Jashin Cult? Is there an end-of-year bonus? Does it include social insurance and housing fund? Am I considered an elderly person starting a job? How is seniority calculated?" Faced with Hidan's sales pitch, Kakuzu didn't even look up and immediately bombarded him with a bunch of financial questions.
"Superficial! How can a great evil god be measured by such mundane things as money? Kakuzu, if you keep this up, I'm requesting a teammate change!" The Sage of Six Paths was truly blind to allow such a faithless and tasteless fellow to possess the same immortality as me. This is simply blasphemy against the Lord Jashin!
"Hmph, sorry, I'm just an ordinary man. As long as you can afford it, even if it's the so-called Lord Jashin you speak of, I dare to take his head from 800 miles away!" What kind of level is that? You think you can fool me with nothing? Go learn some of the Uchiha Clan's pyramid scheme techniques before you try to sell your Jashin Cult.
With such meager rhetoric and no substance whatsoever, you expect people to risk their lives to worship your so-called Jashin Cult? If all else fails, why not borrow some money from the leader, enroll in a course at the lottery center, and train for two and a half years before trying to sell your services? That would be far better than wasting everyone's time like this...
"Kakuzu, you are not allowed to insult my Lord Jashin!"
"No, there was no insult. If the price is right, I will definitely make a move. I, Kakuzu, never joke when it comes to money."
"I challenge you to a duel!"
"No, the leader forbids me from attacking members of the organization. Not only will I not make any money fighting you, but it will also delay my earning opportunities, and... it will waste my Chakra ~"
"Ah~~~ You scoundrel, you've already met your end!"
"You two, shut up already. Seriously, Kakuzu, I think you should consider Hidan's suggestion."
A hoarse voice rang out, and Black Zetsu, possessing White Zetsu, appeared before the two.
"Hmm? Black Zetsu? What brings you here? Does the leader have another mission? I've only been holding the Seven-Tails for a short time! Can't we have some free time to earn some money?"
The leader was more arrogant than anyone else when assigning tasks, but apart from Sasori failing to find the One-Tail, all the other members successfully captured the Tailed Beast. It was the leader himself who failed. Young man, you think you're so great just because you have some strength? Do you think you can just mess around with a place like Konoha?
You really think you're some old man? Kakuzu was someone who could hold his own against the God of Shinobi?