There was no response from the space within the Barrier, but Shisui Uchiha was certain Black Zetsu had heard.
When Black Zetsu had threatened and coaxed him into divulging information, he had spent plenty of time observing Black Zetsu's daily routine.
Black Zetsu always kept this Crystal Ball on, constantly watching live feeds for gossip everywhere. He even eavesdropped on the Jashin Cult Followers' idle chatter, then wrote down anyone who complained about him as their Cult Leader in a little notebook.
This was his first conversation with Longjian since they had awakened. There was no way Black Zetsu wasn't secretly watching!
He definitely heard that!
So, was provoking him like this... really okay? Wasn't it too reckless?
He put Cursed Seals on all of us. He controls whether we live or die...
After such a verbal affront, he could only hope Black Zetsu would be magnanimous rather than lose his temper, activate the Cursed Seal to kill Longjian outright, and find someone else to serve as the Rinnegan's vessel.
Shisui Uchiha couldn't fathom what was going through the mind of the person before him, but out of trust, he said nothing to contradict him. He simply waited for Black Zetsu's response, bracing himself for the worst.
Behind the Crystal Ball, there wasn't even a trace of anger on Black Zetsu's face. He merely raised his pen, wrote the word "bold" under [Longjian Senju]'s profile, and chuckled.
"How insolent, Longjian. Although I do like people who speak their minds, that doesn't mean I'll tolerate your disrespect."
"Enjoy your first taste of my hospitality, Longjian. You really aren't that important to me."
His voice traveled through the Crystal Ball into the Barrier, echoing through the chilly, empty room.
Shisui Uchiha's heart tightened, then eased a little. It seemed Black Zetsu only