No More Pretending, Let's Lay It All Out
"Is that so? A hundred of you now... If that Fifth Mizukage really possessed such strength, then he wouldn't be much weaker than Nagato." Juzo Biwa shouldn't be lying to me about this, but... what makes Terumi Mei so special?
How could a golden phoenix emerge from a godforsaken place like Kirigakure? It's unbelievable! Why are so many powerful Ninja World springing up like mushrooms after rain lately?
Is this the culmination of thousands of years of accumulated wisdom during the Warring States period?
No, we need to increase surveillance on Kumogakure and Iwagakure. This can't go on. Even a weak Kirigakure can produce someone Terumi Mei; what if Kumogakure and Iwagakure are also brewing some powerful move?
My meticulously planned scheme, meticulously crafted over a thousand years, can't withstand your blatant sabotage! Are you all playing this game of feigning weakness to deceive me? Who's really the mastermind behind all this?
"If Juzo Biwa isn't lying, let's put everything in Kirigakure on hold for now. We need to deal with Orochimaru first before considering anything else. The Five Kage Summit is about to be held in the Land of Iron; we don't have much time left."
It's not surprising that Konoha could produce Uchiha Gen, Hidden Snow Village could produce that woman, Kirigakure could produce Terumi Mei; we're used to it.
I wanted to treat you like a god, but instead I got a beating. I'm not pretending anymore, I'm just a lowly laborer, I'm laying my cards on the table.
"White Zetsu sent word that Sasori's modifications are almost complete. The puppet version of Uchiha Obito not only retains Obito's original Mangekyo Dōjutsu and Wood Release bloodline limit, but also adds the Third Kazekage's Magnet Release bloodline limit on top of that."
With this enhanced version of Obito, I'm much more confident about this trip to Hidden Snow Village. Mother, just wait, I'll be able to rescue you soon.
"The Third Kazekage's Magnet Release? Hmph, trash. Sasori really overdid it. There was absolutely no need to add such a useless thing to Uchiha Obito's body."
Nagato acknowledged Uchiha Obito's strength, but what was the Third Kazekage anyway? Did he even deserve to cooperate with Obito?
"Sigh, let's just make do with it. Scorpion is the only one we can rely on right now." I can't understand the artist's way of thinking, but it's good enough that it's usable. There's no need to be picky. If Scorpion finds out that others are criticizing his art, the whole plan will probably fall apart.
"Then let's set off immediately. Jūzō, you stay at the base." The organization is short-handed right now, so as long as Sasori is still useful, let him do whatever he wants.
"Why am I left behind? My Wood Release is pretty strong too, okay?" Does he really think I'm just going to use Wood Release to escape? If it weren't for Terumi Mei's strength, Kirigakure would probably be turned upside down by now.
"This operation is quite dangerous. The opponent's strength is no less than that of the Fifth Mizukage. If you participate with your current strength..." Black Zetsu looked Juzo Biwa up and down, and then said nothing more.
"So what? Even Terumi Mei couldn't catch me, could she?" Although he was already a little scared, seeing Black Zetsu's eyes, Juzo Biwa still stubbornly stuck out his tongue.
"With your current strength, this will probably be your last mission in Akatsuki, Jūzō. Even I have to give that woman a wide berth. This operation is also relying on Uchiha Obito power. If there are too many people, we won't be able to handle them all."
Nagato had a high opinion of this hardworking and proactive subordinate, but Jūzō's strength, it was best not to go to the Hidden Snow Village operation.
"Huh? Leader, you're not even confident? Then why go? What if you and Black Zetsu get hurt? Wouldn't our whole organization collapse? Konan just a woman, she won't be able to handle it. Forget it, I'll stay here. If something really happens to you two, I'll take care of Konan."
Even the leader isn't confident, so it's best not to go. I just acquired Wood Release and haven't even had a chance to use it properly yet. Wouldn't it be a huge loss if I were to sacrifice myself?
"Uh, you idiot, if you can't speak properly, shut up." With Konan's strength, does she need you to take care of her? Even if I go out this time... Ugh~ That Jūzō is already courting death. Once the organization's goal is achieved, we'll find an excuse to kill him.
"Jūzō, if your strength isn't up to par, I can still strengthen you with Wood Release, but if your brain isn't up to par, there's nothing I can do. Watch your words in the future." What do you mean, "what if something happens to us"? Even if Nagato gets into trouble, Black Zetsu wouldn't be in any danger.
Phew~ Oh well, it's my own creation after all, it might still be useful. Once Mother is resurrected, I'll kill this bastard right away.
"Hahaha, I was just saying it casually, just to be on the safe side. You guys go ahead, I'll take care of things at the base." Why do I feel a little chilly? Is Amegakure about to change?
In the Land of Wind, somewhere in an oasis~
"This is the finished product? How did it turn out like this?" Looking at Uchiha Obito in patches, Nagato simply couldn't understand Sasori's aesthetic sense.
"Practicality is all that matters. Only those with no taste care about superficial appearances. After my modifications, Uchiha Obito's original strength has been completely preserved. The integration of the Third Kazekage's Magnet Release further enhances this work. Now, Obito not only possesses Wood Release and space-time abilities, but also Magnet Release and flight capabilities. It can be said that no matter how strong the opponent is, Obito can only Obito them, and they can't do anything to him."
Although the Third Kazekage was dismantled, it was worth it to gain a stronger Uchiha Obito.
"Hmph, if your strength doesn't improve, all those fancy tricks are useless. I don't even need to use my full strength to deal with this kind of puppet." Facing someone who controls repulsion and gravity, does it matter whether Obito can fly or not?
Although the last encounter was brief, the woman from Hidden Snow Village was clearly on par with him, and her Chakra patterns and forbidden techniques, which he had never seen before, were even more destructive than his own.
"Of course, you can't compare to the leader, but you'd be practically invincible against anyone else." Hmph, what a tasteless fellow, daring to disregard my art. If my strength allowed, I would have already made your Rinnegan one of my collections.
"Regardless of what the leader thinks, I approve of your artwork. Alright, time is of the essence, let's prepare to depart." Can't he at least say something nice when he needs something from someone? Sigh, without me, Black Zetsu; I wonder how many would have fled and how many would have been captured.
Dear Mother, I hope you can bless this plan from heaven so that it can proceed smoothly.
"Hmm, don't worry about it, leave it to me. I'll use this mission to properly test my new creation." With Obito as a puppet, I won't have to carry around a bunch of scrolls anymore. The Kamui Dimension is really convenient.