The swirl in those blood-red eyes sent enormous ripples through Obito Uchiha's heart.
He was all too familiar with that pattern.
And he was utterly shocked by the ability River had just used.
One eye for defense, one eye for attack-those were the abilities of his own Mangekyō Sharingan. But he had given one eye to Kakashi and kept the other himself.
Why does he have my power?!
And an even more complete version of it than mine!
Tobi unconsciously clenched his fists.
But he quickly recovered. After drawing a shallow breath, he sat back down in his seat. When he looked at River again, the man's expression was calm, giving away nothing.
His strength deserves even more attention than that kid Pain's.
As that thought ran through his mind, Tobi's gaze grew grave.
"Enough!"
"You've all had your fun, haven't you?"
"Then let's get back to our meeting."
Deva Path Pain tapped the table and spoke coldly.
As he spoke, he looked at Kakuzu. Kakuzu's expression changed, and he lowered his head, his eyes filled with terror and relief at having survived.
He had been close-just that close-to being killed.
Aside from its leader with the Rinnegan, this organization actually had another terrifying being like this.
"The purpose of this meeting is simple: to let everyone get acquainted and learn who the others are."
"It seems the two of you are getting along quite well."
Pain's gaze passed between River and Kakuzu as he spoke flatly.
Kakuzu's expression shifted slightly, but he said nothing.
Yes, they were getting along wonderfully-so wonderfully that he had nearly died.
"Now, our new members, introduce yourselves."
Pain spoke again, turning his gaze toward Sasori and Orochimaru.
"Sasori of the Red Sands."
A low, icy voice came from Sasori.
He offered nothing more, as