Uchiha Yin could tell that his words did not quite reflect what he meant, but he could not help it. It felt as though something was beyond his control.
When Obito Uchiha and Black Zetsu appeared again, they were at the edge of Konoha.
Obito Uchiha looked at the Barrier, his expression unconcerned. "This is what held you up for so long?"
There was a hint of mockery in his voice, but Black Zetsu did not seem to care. "If you have time to talk, hurry up and get us through!"
With Kamui, a Space-Time Ninjutsu, crossing a Barrier like this was effortless for Obito Uchiha.
Black Zetsu felt no particular envy. Every Ninjutsu had its strengths and its limitations.
Obito Uchiha glanced at Black Zetsu's impassive face and said nothing more.
He quietly activated Kamui and took Black Zetsu through the Barrier into Konoha.
The village was still full of noise and excitement.
Standing on a high rooftop, Obito Uchiha looked down with an indifferent expression. "What a cheerful village. They're on the brink of death, and they can still be this happy. That's impressive!"
As he spoke, the resentment on his face deepened.
Watching from beside him, Black Zetsu felt much less worried.
He had feared that Obito Uchiha still felt some attachment to the village and to his former companion. Now, it seemed he had nothing to worry about.
Obito Uchiha drew his gaze back from the distance and turned to Black Zetsu. "Where is the Nine-Tails' Jinchūriki?"
Black Zetsu chuckled, his rasping voice raising goosebumps. "The Jinchūriki at Haihui Temple is an old acquaintance of yours. You won't lose your nerve when you see him, will you?"
At those words, Obito Uchiha's crimson eyes darkened. He clearly did not like what Black Zetsu had said...
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