In the underground stronghold, water droplets seeping from the stone walls continued to fall, hitting the stagnant water and making a tiny crunching sound.
Madara Uchiha stood in the center of the stone room, and the Impure World Reincarnation body on his body was much dimmer than before.
Small cracks appeared on the arms, neck, and chest.
Those cracks are not battle wounds.
But Impure World Reincarnation's power began to decline.
Black Zetsu stuck to the shadow of the wall, half of his body slowly leaned out, and reported in a low voice:
"Nagato lost."
"All Six Paths of Pain were destroyed, and two Rinnegan were also forcibly taken away by Uchiha Ren."
Madara's expression did not change, but his eyes darkened.
"Where is Obito?"
"The coordinates of Kamui Dimension were blocked by Ren's Rinnegan pupil technique, making it impossible to continue to intervene in the battle."
Black Zetsu continued:
"He eventually returned Kamui Dimension."
"Akatsuki Organization was also absorbed by Uchiha. Neither Konan nor Nagato are dead, but they have fallen into the hands of Ren."
The stone room was quiet for a moment.
Madara raised his hand and looked at the Impure World Reincarnation crack that gradually appeared in his palm.
"Nagato, that loser, owned my Rinnegan, Hashirama's Cells and my cells, but still lost."
"Obito is even more incompetent."
"Can't even take down a kid who just awakened Rinnegan."
Black Zetsu did not answer the call.
Madara's eyes fell on it.
"Ren himself has awakened Rinnegan. The pair of eyes he took away from Nagato will not be used in a short time."
"He has his own Rinnegan, and the number far exceeds that of ordinary people."
"Nagato's two eyes are no longer necessary for him."
Black Zetsu nodded slowly.
"You mean, he will seal those eyes?"
"Or pass it on to someone else."
Madara said coldly:
"Uchiha Ren won't keep useless things in his hands."
"Rinnegan from Nagato are my eyes and an indispensable part of Eye of the Moon Plan."
"Even if he doesn't use it himself, he will definitely keep it or give it to someone he can trust."
"As long as the eyes are still in Uchiha's hands, there is a chance to take them back."
Black Zetsu asked:
"What to do next?"
Madara raised his head.
"Continue to keep an eye on the Uchiha Family."
"Don't rush to get close to Ren, and don't fight him head-on."
"His Rinnegan has just awakened, and his strength is still rising. Nagato, Obito, and Akatsuki Organization have already tried out his trump cards for us."
"Getting close to him now will only lead to death."
Black Zetsu Listen quietly.
Madara's tone became colder and colder.
"Uchiha Family has been expanding internally recently. Temple, Merchant Guilds, industry, and Shinobi Forces are all expanding outwards."
"They look strong, but there are no gaps inside."
"Keep an eye on their research institute, keep an eye on their Inner Court, keep an eye on all the places where Rinnegan may be saved."
"As long as Ren seals those eyes or gives them to others, the defense will definitely be loosened."
"Until then, you can take action again."
Black Zetsu slowly lowered his head.
"I will continue to pester Uchiha Family and find the whereabouts of Rinnegan."
"And Obito."
Madara suddenly spoke.
"He retreated too quickly this time."
"Nagato didn't fight hard when his eyes were taken away."
Black Zetsu was silent for two seconds before saying:
"Obito is suppressed by Ren's pupil technique, so there is no point in staying."
"He just chose to conserve his strength."
"Conserving power?"
Madara sneered.
"Obito's thoughts, I know better than anyone else."
"He thought he could escape control by hiding in Kamui Dimension."
"But his power comes from me, and his Mangekyō Sharingan comes from me. His arrival to where he is today is also the result of my arrangements."
"Without me, he is just a cripple with half of his body crushed by rocks."
"As long as he still wants to complete Eye of the Moon Plan, as long as he still wants to see the woman named Lin, there is no way he will betray me."
Black Zetsu whispered:
"I'll keep an eye on him."
Spot nodded.
"One more thing."
"Impure World Reincarnation's condition is getting worse and worse."
He looked down at his palm.
Impure World Reincarnation is supposed to have nearly unlimited recovery capabilities.
But now, the recovery speed of Chakra in his body has dropped significantly.
The connection between the soul and the body is also weakening little by little.
These days, Petrification Seal, Chakra and Uchiha have been continuously extracted, and Complete Body Susanoo has been forcibly opened one after another. The foundation of Impure World Body has been affected.
Every time a crack is added, the strength is weakened by one point.
"I want you to watch for signs of Impure World Reincarnation's decline."
Madara said in a deep voice:
"How long this body can last, whether the soul will continue to be damaged, and whether Impure World Reincarnation will collapse prematurely, we need to find out everything."
"If I can't maintain my current status, Eye of the Moon Plan must speed up."
Black Zetsu nodded.
"Understood."
"The status of Obito, Rinnegan, Uchiha Family, Impure World Reincarnation, I leave these matters to you."
Madara looked at Black Zetsu.
"Don't let me down."
Black Zetsu lowered his head and spoke respectfully.
"I will definitely take Rinnegan back."
Madara didn't say anything else.
He slowly raised his hands and started Hand Seals.
Black Zetsu's eyes moved slightly.
"Madara, what are you going to do?"
"Unlock Impure World Reincarnation."
Madara's voice was calm.
"This body has no further value."
"Chakra continues to lose, and its soul is also declining. If it continues to be maintained, it will only give Ren more opportunities."
Black Zetsu said in a deep voice:
"But once you release Impure World Reincarnation, you will return to Pure Land."
"Until then, Eye of the Moon Plan..."
"The plans won't stop."
Madara interrupted it.
"Rinnegan is still alive, Shinobi World is still alive, Demonic Statue of the Outer Path is still alive, Obito is still alive, and you are still alive."
"When the time is right, someone will naturally bring me back."
"And until then, everything is your responsibility."
Black Zetsu lowered his head.
"Yes."
Madara's eyes swept across the stone room, and finally stopped on Black Zetsu.
"Don't forget the meaning of your existence."
Black Zetsu didn't look up.
"I never forgot."
Madara's hands Hand Seals completed.
The next moment, the cracks on the surface of Impure World Reincarnation's body spread rapidly.
Click!
Madara's arm disintegrated first, turning into large gray-white debris.
Next, came the shoulders, chest, and legs.
Impure World Reincarnation's body continued to disintegrate, and his long black hair also lost its luster, falling down together with the ash.
Madara didn't struggle.
There was still a controlling indifference on his face.
"Obito will not escape my control."
"Same for you."
"When I come back again, Shinobi World will still move forward according to my plan."
The last sentence fell.
Madara's body completely turned into dust.
A faint glow of soul rose from the ashes, passed through the top of the stone chamber, and disappeared into the depths of darkness.
Madara Uchiha dismissed Impure World Reincarnation.
The soul returns Pure Land.
The stone room became quiet again.
Black Zetsu slowly walked out of the shadows and looked at the remaining dust on the ground, with no trace of sadness on his face.
"Control Obito?"
"Control me?"
It slowly raised its head, with a cold arc at the corner of its mouth.
Madara Uchiha thinks he is a chess player.
Obito also thinks he is a chess player.
But starting from thousands of years ago, they were never the ones who really pushed everything forward.
Madara Uchiha is just a chess piece it picked out.
A chess piece that is powerful enough and arrogant enough.