Several hours earlier.
A man in a black robe and a Swirled Single-Eye Mask appeared outside Konoha.
He was Obito Uchiha, and beside him stood the half-black, half-white Zetsu.
"How did the investigation go, Zetsu?"
Obito asked in a low voice.
"Hehehe... although the Third Hokage has no intention of wiping out the Uchiha, Danzo has always had that idea!"
Obito nodded at that.
His main purpose in seeking out the Uchiha Clan this time was to obtain enough Sharingan.
To Obito, Sharingan were essentially Revival Coins.
Obito had a clear understanding of his own strength. Although his Mangekyo Sharingan could keep him from being defeated, that did not make him invincible.
To create a world with Rin in it, he absolutely could not die now.
So... Revival Coins like the Sharingan were essential.
Especially with an unpredictable factor like Nagato. Although Nagato refrained from attacking him because he claimed to be Madara, if Nagato ever decided to test his strength... his cover would definitely be blown.
Five minutes of Kamui would hardly be enough to withstand the Six Paths of Pain's relentless barrage.
As long as he could obtain Sharingan, Obito would show no mercy, even if it meant wiping out the entire Uchiha Clan.
With that thought, Obito headed toward Konoha.
Just as Obito entered Konoha, he heard a familiar roar.
Turning to look, he saw an enormous Nine-Tails Demon Fox wreaking havoc everywhere.
"Hm? The Nine-Tails?"
Just then, Zetsu emerged from underground and said in a mocking tone, "Hehehe... I wonder which unlucky fool let the Nine-Tails out this time!"
Obito: ...
"Well, Madara, do you want to take control of the Nine-Tails again?"
"Hmph! No need. Since the Nine-Tails has appeared, let's change our strategy!"
"While Konoha is in chaos, we'll head straight to