At this point, Black Zetsu glanced at Obito, who had remained silent beside him, then continued:
"I have to admit, Shin Uchiha truly is a prodigy. He managed to evolve his eyes into the Rinnegan all on his own and even reached the threshold of the six paths level."
Yet Black Zetsu showed no sign of discouragement. Instead, he smiled and said:
"But that is also his limit. It isn't because his talent falls short, but because he now lacks the foundation needed to take the next step.
"He would never imagine that reaching the true six paths level requires not only gathering the chakra of the Nine Tailed Beasts, but also obtaining the Ten-Tails' empty husk.
"Only then can someone attain six paths level combat power, just as the Sage of Six Paths once did."
Black Zetsu looked at Obito Uchiha beside him again and continued:
"Obito, you don't need to be so dejected. Shin Uchiha has already reached the absolute limit of what he can achieve.
"What you need to do now is regain Nagato and the others' trust and gather all nine tailed beasts. Once you become the new Sage of Six Paths, it will be time for us to settle the score with Shin Uchiha."
Hearing Black Zetsu's words, White Zetsu nodded repeatedly, then lay down on the ground and leaned close to Obito Uchiha's face to comfort him:
"Little Obito, did you hear that? That enemy of yours isn't invincible. As long as we regain Nagato's trust and capture the Nine Tailed Beasts,
"we'll be the ones who win in the end, and your Rin will be able to return to your side."
After hearing them out, Obito Uchiha remained silent for a long time. Finally, he stood with his head lowered, clenched his fists,