Obito could not understand.
In his intelligence network, the earliest profile of Naruto Uzumaki came from White Zetsu's covert observations. Back then, White Zetsu's assessment of Naruto was that he was a mischievous and reckless kid who liked to use pranks to draw others' attention.
This assessment even led Obito to believe at one point that the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki was merely an immature child of unsound mind, unworthy of concern.
Yet, the youth standing before him with cold and cruel eyes, who had seen through part of the nature of Kamui in an instant—which of the two images was the real one?
What on earth had happened in between?
How could a person's demeanor, gaze, and combat style undergo a complete and earth-shattering transformation in such a short span of time?
It seems the latest intelligence Itachi Uchiha brought me was not unfounded.
A few days ago, Itachi Uchiha had brought the latest intelligence regarding the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki.
At the time, he had simply assumed that Itachi was putting on airs.
Now, it appeared...
"Nine-Tails, a 'surprise' I didn't know about has happened to you." The holes in Obito's mask locked onto Naruto with a fixed glare. "Doesn't matter, though; you've always been my ultimate target anyway."
Before his voice faded, Obito no longer held the slightest intention of lingering in the fight.
Continuing to stay here would only allow this monster to analyze more secrets of Kamui. He had to retreat immediately.
Yet he was reluctant to part with Yagura, this perfect puppet.
A Kage Level Jinchūriki capable of perfectly controlling the power of a Tailed Beast was far too precious a piece to discard just like that; it was simply too great a pity.
The space in front of him began to twist violently, forming a pitch-black vortex,