Likewise, Kisame had taken Uchiha Yin's earlier questions as a warning directed at him.
If Uchiha Yin knew that, he would probably be torn between laughter and tears.
After all, Uchiha Yin had used certain means to recall how Madara had deceived Kisame in his previous life, then borrowed the same approach.
But because Uchiha Yin had used it first, Kisame had read far more into it than intended.
It had even made Kisame more loyal to him.
Kisame hid his emotions well, revealing nothing to Madara Uchiha.
Madara Uchiha continued his deception. "Then let me free you from the pain of living a lie."
The door behind Yagura slowly opened, revealing the faint outline of a figure in the shadows.
Kisame's gaze sharpened.
"Let me help you create a place where you belong." Yagura's voice abruptly changed into Madara Uchiha's own.
"Who are you?" Kisame gripped Samehada behind his back and spoke warily.
If Kisame had lived in Uchiha Yin's previous life, he would have made a superb actor. He played the part of someone who knew nothing to perfection.
"We'll start with this country. Until now, you've acted to dispose of your comrades. From now on, you'll act as my comrade."
Madara Uchiha ignored Kisame's wariness and went on speaking.
He was confident that once he revealed his identity, Kisame would do as he wished and become his subordinate.
That confidence was Madara Uchiha's alone. How could he have imagined that Kisame had already ruined his plans?
Even the words Madara Uchiha meant to use to sway Kisame had already been spoken by Uchiha Yin.
"You seem to trust me quite a bit, but I still don't know who you are." Kisame was laughing inwardly, though his face remained wary as he asked the question.
A glimmer flashed