Step by step, the enemy had driven them into a desperate corner. Facing the situation before him, Kakashi felt a surge of regret. He should not have taken such a risk and put his teammates in danger.
He gripped the Chakra Blade tightly in his hand. It was a weapon Hatake Sakumo had specially forged for him.
A streak of blood marked Obito's face. He had to carve out a path of survival for his companions. Gritting his teeth, his face twisted fiercely as he said:
"Now I'll show you what the Uchiha family is capable of!"
He flashed behind the enemy. That momentary distraction had indeed created a fine opportunity.
Unfortunately, they had still underestimated the number of Iwagakure ninja. Quite a few of them had been frightened out of their wits by Uchiha Yuu. They chose to bully the weaker few instead, hoping to salvage what little pitiful self-respect they had left.
His sneak attack only partially succeeded before he was struck and fell back to the ground. With no other choice, they hurriedly fled into the cave.
Uchiha Yuu stood quietly in the distance, his Sharingan watching the movements below. Beside him stood a black-and-white monster. Black Zetsu wore a mocking smile as he voiced the secret in Yuu's heart:
"I originally guessed that you cared about the Uchiha family, but I never expected that, in your eyes, the Uchiha family was merely a somewhat valuable chess piece. Watching your clansmen fall into danger, you still only think of your own interests. You and us have always been the same kind of people. That is what ensures you can become a top-tier powerhouse, because the strong have no such laughable compassion."
Black Zetsu played the role of Uchiha Madara's dark side, and his words carried a lecturing