The deathly silent Mizukage Building now held two additional figures.
"Whether he withdrew his troops or not, as long as we started a war and threw the ninja world into chaos, that was enough." White Zetsu emerged from the wall like a puddle of sludge and said gleefully.
"But I still feel like I was played!" Obito scratched his head irritably. He had the distinct feeling that the old man had used him as a pawn.
"As long as it benefits the overall plan, these are just minor matters." White Zetsu comforted him again.
Obito crooked a finger at the Fourth Mizukage beside him.
Karatachi Yagura, who had been sitting silently like a puppet, stood and gave up his seat to Obito.
Leaning back comfortably in the Mizukage's chair, Obito stretched. "Kisame has already agreed to join the organization. Put him on a team with Juzo for now. They're from the same village, and they both wield one of the Seven Ninja Swords."
Originally, Obito had planned to wait until the organization had expanded somewhat before controlling the Fourth Mizukage and avenging his beloved. But he had never expected Danzo to decide on an alliance against Kumogakure.
That forced him to cooperate with Black Zetsu ahead of schedule and hastily take control of Karatachi Yagura.
"Kisame seems a little stubborn. You should find an opportunity to scare him and let him learn the identity of Madara Uchiha." White Zetsu swayed over to the desk before Obito, sat down, and said with a grin.
Meanwhile, the Kirigakure ninja who had just left the Mizukage Building unconsciously looked up toward the Mizukage's office.
The veins around the eye hidden beneath his black eyepatch suddenly bulged.
After staring at the Mizukage's office for quite some time, the strange one-eyed man finally turned and