Black Zetsu did not trust Obito's ability, but he trusted Shihōin Naraku, who stood before him, even less!
He had agreed to the other man's demands mainly because he had no choice. If he could actually get rid of Shihōin Naraku, Black Zetsu would have been more than happy to!
But given Shihōin Naraku's strength, Black Zetsu suspected that even Nagato was no match for him at present.
In any case, Shihōin Naraku had thrashed Obito Uchiha like a beaten dog.
Counting on Obito Uchiha was out of the question!
Perhaps he could steer Akatsuki into attacking Shihōin Naraku together. Would that work?
Black Zetsu had agreed to Naraku's demands out loud, but in secret, he had been thinking all along about how to kill him as soon as possible.
But given Shihōin Naraku's strength, that really was a little troublesome.
Naraku looked at Black Zetsu's impassive black face and laughed inwardly.
Of course he knew Black Zetsu was no good, but as long as he had his strength, he had no fear of any schemes or tricks.
At this point, even if Nagato led all of Akatsuki against him, Naraku would not be afraid in the slightest.
The people of the Shinobi World still thought the power Shihōin Naraku had displayed when he set Flame Mountain ablaze represented his strength.
But that was already in the past. Naraku's strength continued to grow, rising to another dimension every so often.
That was the true source of Shihōin Naraku's confidence!
It was also why he grew increasingly unconcerned about other considerations and had contacted Black Zetsu!
"You... since you know about Akatsuki, you should know their plan..."
Black Zetsu asked tentatively, wanting to find out just how much Naraku knew.
"Isn't it just collecting the tailed beasts? I've known that for