There it was again, that familiar feeling. Such overwhelming motherly love. It was enough to make him...
But before Zetsu could finish his thoughts,
Kaguya's cold voice rang out. "What are you doing?"
At those words, Zetsu raised his yellow-orange eyes.
Only then did he notice the smiling man standing behind Kaguya.
Who else could it be but Aogetsu Hyuga?!
Aogetsu Hyuga looked at Zetsu, and the corners of his mouth rose even higher.
"Watch out! It's Aogetsu Hyuga!" Zetsu shouted.
But half a second later, he realized Kaguya hadn't moved.
Before, if she'd learned Aogetsu Hyuga was behind her—no offense to Mother, but she would have fled for her life!
So why was she acting as though she hadn't heard him?!
He pulled himself free and tried to drag Kaguya away, but she wouldn't budge!
Whoosh!
Just as Zetsu wondered what was wrong, Kaguya seized him.
Before he could react, she hurled him away.
At the same time, a Chakra Black Rod shot from her sleeve and pinned him to the ground.
"M-Mother..."
Pinned fast, Zetsu stared at Kaguya in disbelief.
What had happened? Genjutsu? He couldn't be caught in Genjutsu!
An impostor? That scent, that Chakra—there was no way she was an impostor!
Only now did Zetsu get a clear look at Kaguya Otsutsuki's expression.
Kaguya still wore her usual impassive look.
She seemed no different from before, yet a chill crept up Zetsu's spine!
In his mother Kaguya's eyes, Zetsu saw a coldness that shut him out completely!
He stared at her in disbelief. "Mother! It's me! Your child, Zetsu!"
Kaguya merely glanced at him and ignored his cries.
She turned to Aogetsu Hyuga. The ice in her expression melted instantly into boundless allure and submission.
"Lord Cangyue, how would you like me to deal with