Tetsuya watched from his perch in the tree as Obito and Kakashi successfully rescued Rin, and the three prepared to withdraw together.
Yet the seemingly sturdy cave, which had weathered their battle, suddenly collapsed without warning.
"Just as I thought!"
The moment Tetsuya saw the cave collapse, he clapped his hands together.
"Sage Mode!"
With Sage Mode activated, Tetsuya began sensing nature around him.
"It wasn't Black Zetsu!"
With Sage Mode's powerful sensory abilities, Tetsuya immediately detected something amiss. But contrary to his expectations, the one responsible wasn't Black Zetsu, but White Zetsu.
Tetsuya leaped down and slipped into the earth like a fish entering the sea, heading straight for White Zetsu.
Having completed his assignment, White Zetsu was preparing to return and inform Black Zetsu and Madara Uchiha, completely unaware of the figure following behind him.
Tetsuya followed White Zetsu all the way to a cave.
He didn't follow him inside. From a distance, he could already sense several White Zetsu, along with one unique individual, a special creation of Yin-Yang Release.
And an aged man who had lost none of his commanding presence—Madara Uchiha.
"Lord Madara, the plan succeeded."
White Zetsu emerged from underground and reported to Madara Uchiha.
"Obito Uchiha is trapped in a desperate situation."
Black Zetsu seemed rather excited by the news as well.
"Excellent, Lord Madara! All we need to do now is rescue him, and we can set our plan in motion!"
Madara Uchiha nodded, feeling a little wistful himself. They had finally reached this point.
"Black Zetsu, take White Zetsu and bring that boy back. Make sure no one else notices you, and keep him alive. You must bring him back alive. Understood?"
"Yes, Lord Madara! I will bring Obito Uchiha back alive!"
Black Zetsu gave his solemn assurance. Of course he