Black Zetsu and Obito's Mutual Exploitation
Meanwhile, in the Land of Rivers, far away on the border between the kingdoms of fire and wind.
Inside the Akatsuki's base, only Black Zetsu and Madara were present at the moment.
"Hehe, Madara, the Land of Water is quite lively right now."
While you were causing trouble in Kirigakure, their daimyo secretly cultivated a Merchant Ninja Village outside.
Then, taking advantage of the moment when you had weakened Kirigakure to the core, the Daimyo actually sent envoys to coerce and entice them into taking control of Kirigakure.
The daimyo who now controls the two ninja villages of Hidden Mist Village and Shangnin has completely monopolized power in the Land of Water and has implemented many interesting reforms.
In the Land of Water, there is a saying that there is only one jewel among the daimyo.
The names of other major powers, upon hearing this, were also somewhat eager to make a move.
Black Zetsu casually remarked.
"Hmph, isn't that normal?"
Wars erupt over a meaningless title, and hatred is thus forever left unresolved.
This is the world's mistake; it has caused everyone to live in endless suffering.
That's why reality has no value and requires the Infinite Tsukuyomi.
Obito looked up at the sky as if recalling or pondering something, and responded to Black Zetsu's words casually without turning his head.
"But the changes in the Land of Water are quite interesting, listen to their slogans—"
[No worries about food or clothing; children are cared for, students are educated, workers are paid, the sick are treated, the elderly are supported, everyone has a place to live, and the vulnerable are helped.]
They seem to intend to create an ideal utopian world artificially, without relying on Infinite Tsukuyomi.
White Zetsu sent word that even the wandering Six-Tails Jinchuriki has been drawn to the land and is heading towards the Capital of the Land of Water.
"The slogans may be true, but there is no such thing as hopeless hope in this world. They are just struggling in vain."
However, the Jinchūriki cannot be left unattended.
Jue, have White Zetsu watch on him. If necessary, I'll take action myself.
It's simply a matter of capturing the Six-Tails Jinchuriki beforehand and imprisoning him without extracting the Tailed Beasts from his body."
"Okay, I will have White Zetsu keep a close watch on Jinchūriki."
But you must also be aware of the Eye of the Moon Plan."
Seeing that the events in the Land of Water had no impact on Obito, Black Zetsu stopped talking.
He just said that these things were meant to test Obito's heart, and it would be best if Obito wasn't moved.
If Obito has any ideas about reforming the Land of Water, then Black Zetsu will have to turn into an old fox once again, Obito deepen the darkness in his heart.
'The changes in the Land of Water are indeed well done, just in case Nagato or Obito see them and start questioning the Infinite Tsukuyomi.'
It's better to make the trip anyway, even if it's ruined.
Moreover, even Obito didn't react, Black Zetsu still wanted to go to the Land of Water himself.
He believed that having been a Ninja World for a thousand years and secretly instigating countless wars, he wouldn't have much trouble handling this matter.
"Hmph, I am Madara, I know what to do."
I promised Lin that I would create a dream world for her alone, abandoning this reality filled with separation.
I will never give up until I fulfill my promise to Lin, never!
Obito suddenly turned around, glaring fiercely at Black Zetsu, his tone firm and chilling.
Over the years, he had already uncovered the truth behind Rin's death, knowing that it was Madara and Black Zetsu who were behind it.
However, it was also during his years of travels in the Ninja World that he witnessed the countless darkness within this world.
Let him understand that this world itself is the most despairing thing.
Even without Madara and Black Zetsu, as long as people still harbor the selfish desire to maintain peace, war will not cease, and hatred will continue to be born.
No one in the entire Ninja World can escape this cycle that constantly creates suffering.
Therefore, even if Rin wasn't killed by Madara and Black Zetsu, as long as she lived in this world, given her strength and love for Konoha, she would eventually die in some other war.
It was precisely because he understood this that Obito believed there was no true peace in reality, nor was there any hope; only the Infinite Tsukuyomi could save the world.
To become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki and activate the Infinite Tsukuyomi, it would take an unknown number of years for him to do it alone, and Obito couldn't wait that long.
Therefore, even though he secretly wished he could tear Black Zetsu and Madara to pieces, he still didn't break ties with Black Zetsu.
Black Zetsu and Obito chatted for a long time about the Mid-Month Eye Plan, but once again they couldn't agree and parted on bad terms.
However, both sides secretly regard each other as pawns, so under normal circumstances, they will soon act as if nothing happened and get back together to exploit each other.
This time, however, we encountered an unusual situation.
"Lord Jue, someone asked me to bring you a letter."
Let me tell you, keep your dog on a leash, or don't blame them for hurting each other and it'll be a fight to the death.
Black Zetsu had just separated from Obito and was Summoning some White Zetsu at a secret base to take them to the Land of Water to cause trouble when a White Zetsu suddenly appeared and found him.
"Huh? A letter? Who delivered it!?"
Uchiha Feng!"
Black Zetsu was startled upon hearing this, momentarily unable to recall anyone in the Ninja World who knew him and would write him a letter specifically for that purpose!
But then it dawned on me: there really was someone who knew him.
So Black Zetsu quickly picked up the letter and, taking advantage of Obito's absence, opened it and began to read it.
"Nepenthes, I've been active in the Land of Water recently and have seen quite a few White Zetsu."
If you still remember our original agreement of non-interference, then withdraw all the White Zetsu from the Land of Water.
Of course, you can keep a few White Zetsu around when Jinchūriki.
If you are unwilling to abide by the agreement, I think that with the strength of the Land of Water, the note from back then would have spread throughout the Ninja World very quickly.
Oh! Oh, and your dog too, make sure he's on a leash so he doesn't come to the Land of Water again.
Otherwise, if I find out, I won't hold back like I did in Konoha. Don't blame me for ruining your plans then.
The letter contained little information and was written in a very cryptic manner. An ordinary person could at most glean three useful pieces of information: the Land of Water, White Zetsu, and some kind of plan. Nothing else would be discerned.
But Black Zetsu knew the truth, understood everything.
"Who gave you the letter? Did the person who gave it to you say anything else? Has the letter been shown to anyone else?"
"I don't recognize her, but she has red hair like Nagato and a huge amount of Chakra, so she must be a woman from the Uzumaki."
Aside from giving me the letter, instructing me to deliver it to you alone, and telling you to keep your dog on a leash, he didn't say anything else.
As for the letter, it was naturally shown to no one except Your Excellency.
Well, I haven't shown it to any other White Zetsu either.
But, sir, do we have dogs? I've never seen one.
Or did you hide it...?
White Zetsu continued talking to himself, seemingly oblivious to Black Zetsu's increasingly gloomy expression. (☺Indeed, it's impossible to see clearly☺)
In the end, Black Zetsu could no longer tolerate it.
Yin–Yang Release: Spirit Possession!
Suddenly, Zero Frame activated, attaching itself to White Zetsu, absorbing and destroying it, and casually shredding the letter in its hand.
Then, he muttered to himself:
"Hehe, Uchiha Feng, your ambition is indeed quite grand, you've actually already come to the Land of Water."
It seems that Kirigakure has already fallen into your hands.
However, this only increases your vulnerabilities and concerns.
"Next time we meet, you'll be the one constantly being threatened."