A black rod slid from Obito's sleeve into his palm as he stared Kabuto down.
"Suffer? Have you misunderstood something, or do you think you can bring in reinforcements under the gaze of these eyes of mine?"
Heh, you don't seem to think much of me... Obito.
So be it. That contempt is actually a card in my favor.
Kabuto Yakushi adjusted his glasses and said in a low voice, "Well, perhaps. But I don't think you came here to fight. Otherwise, the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path's roar would already be echoing across the desert."
Obito's gaze darkened. "Heh, at least you have some sense. That's right. I came to ask where Naruto—no, that brat Madara—went. Is he in your custody? Answer me!!"
Just as I thought... he's still fixated on having the complete Nine-Tails!
Kabuto Yakushi remained impassive. "And if he is? Or if he isn't?"
Obito's Rinnegan widened in fury. "I asked whether he is or isn't! Answer me!!!"
Boom...!!
An overwhelming pressure slammed into them!!!
"Urgh...!!!"
Shikamaru, a Chunin, dropped to one knee!
What a terrifying guy... just his presence alone!!!
Dad... did you ever face someone like this?!!!
Kabuto Yakushi's thoughts raced.
Lord Orochimaru is away, and Sasuke is still merging his Eye Power. While the forces on Blue Moon Island might not fear Obito, it would still be risky... Sasuke's interests must take priority at all times!
Besides... Naruto is no longer the brat who needed our special attention!
Kabuto Yakushi looked up. "Why get angry? I'll answer you."
Whoosh!
Obito flung out his black robe and withdrew the pressure!
"Speak!"
Kabuto Yakushi said, "We originally intended to take Naruto—no, Madara—back with us... but at the last moment, Black Zetsu appeared. He threatened Naruto's life and ultimately forced us to compromise and let