Just as Madara Uchiha was starting to lose his mind, a black shadow silently appeared behind him.
It was none other than Black Zetsu, who had stayed hidden all this time!
Madara Uchiha had perfectly played out the role Black Zetsu had designed for him.
In other words, Madara Uchiha was no longer of any use.
Now, only the final step remained. Once he completed it, Mother would be freed from her seal!
Black Zetsu concealed every trace of his presence and slowly extended his claw.
Hey, I'll scoop it out!
But just as that claw was about to pierce Madara Uchiha's back and reach his heart, a powerful hand suddenly seized Black Zetsu's wrist, leaving him unable to move.
He looked up in bewilderment, only to find Madara Uchiha staring at him with a dark expression.
"Black Zetsu, care to explain just what the hell is going on?!"
Madara Uchiha squeezed the words out through gritted teeth.
He swore, if there was one thing he hated most in his life, it was someone stabbing him through the back of his heart!
After Hashirama had told him a few things, although he had not entirely believed him, he had kept an eye on Black Zetsu.
He had even kept Black Zetsu attached to Obito the whole time.
And now, Black Zetsu's actions undoubtedly proved that Hashirama had told the truth, and he himself had been deceived!
Someone as proud as Madara Uchiha naturally could not accept that.
So if the fury in his heart at that moment had turned into real flames, it would have been enough to burn the entire world to ashes!
Caught in the act, Black Zetsu was a little panicked. He gave an awkward laugh.
"Haha, if I said I only wanted to brush the dirt