As Kushina chased [Black Zetsu], the True Black Zetsu hid nearby, filled with rueful amazement.
Konoha's scientific research had become truly terrifying. Once Kushina Uzumaki seized an opening and closed in behind Right Zetsu, she could actually overpower him, despite his Wood Release and formidable combat strength!
Granted, his injuries had yet to heal, and there was no telling how much his strength had been reduced, but judging by the situation, sealing jutsu was still terrifyingly powerful.
Ah, hang in there, brother. There's nothing I can do to save you from sealing jutsu. If I went in, I'd just get myself killed too, so you're on your own! I'll carry on your last wishes and save Mother Kaguya!
While everyone's attention was elsewhere, the True Black Zetsu quietly packed the largely sealed Eight-Tails chakra into a Sealing Box and took it away. Then, showing absolutely no brotherly loyalty, he turned and fled toward Leaf Dragon.
He had only gone a few steps when, to his great relief, he saw Leaf Dragon arriving with the box containing the Two-Tails.
Leaf Dragon was not in serious trouble, just rather battered. He had numerous wounds, and blood was still dripping from his neck.
Black Zetsu took the Sealing Box from his hands. After confirming that the Two-Tails was securely sealed inside, he let out a long breath and smiled.
With that, the Two-Tails and most of the Eight-Tails were in his possession. All that remained was to collect the Nine-Tails in Konoha and "persuade" Longjian Senju to cooperate with his plan.
After a thousand years of planning, he had finally glimpsed the dawn of success today. It had certainly not been easy.
Black Zetsu sighed, then sensed a familiar presence approaching him.
"Hey, hey! Does nobody care whether I live or die?"
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