People always had a certain misconception-
That the period after they had fallen for a scheme and swiftly dealt with it was safe. The most famous example was Cao Cao fleeing down Huarong Road after his defeat.
But that was not the case. Evading the first trap did not mean safety; the chain of schemes that followed was the truly deadly move, all the harder to guard against.
A hair-raising sense of danger descended, and Black Zetsu frowned involuntarily.
Black Zetsu realized that someone had touched his body, already reduced to half its original size, again. A new sealing jutsu formula spread through him.
Oh, come on! Who is it this time?
Dan Katō shouldn't be able to cause any more trouble, and Shisui is under control. Could Longjian be attacking me?
But before releasing Longjian, I carefully checked his mental state and restricted his chakra. That shouldn't be possible...
Then could it be...?
Black Zetsu looked back in horror and met Leaf Dragon's expressionless gaze.
Though his appearance and expression were still familiar to Black Zetsu, the eyes beneath his hood were noticeably alert this time. One glance was enough to make it clear that something was different about Leaf Dragon now.
Leaf Dragon narrowed his eyes, his lips curling into a mocking smile.
...He actually has a will of his own! Has Leaf Dragon been deceiving me all these years?
Hiding it all along, biding his time, then turning on me at the final, crucial moment...
What a fine scheme, Leaf Dragon!
Ha, the ninja of this shinobi world really are a dime a dozen, coming at me one after another.
First Uchiha Kagami and Uchiha Ichiro betrayed me, and now Leaf Dragon. After him...
Who else will it be?
Black Zetsu's eyes darkened. With no time to