Obito Uchiha watched the direction Uchiha Itachi had gone, a hint of something unfathomable flashing through his eyes.
"There's no need to worry about our fighting strength after Uchiha Itachi dies, because I'm about to formally join the Akatsuki."
You?
Black Zetsu glanced at Obito, looking down on him somewhat inwardly.
Obito's strength was certainly impressive, especially his Mangekyō Sharingan ability-Kamui-which could play an outstanding role in battle.
But that wasn't what worried Black Zetsu. What he doubted was Obito's brain!
Even though Uchiha Itachi was gravely ill and looked sickly, there was nothing wrong with his brain, and he could still consistently bring his formidable strength to bear.
Obito, however, was another matter. The slightest lapse and his brain would malfunction, leading him to do things that left others speechless.
So in Black Zetsu's eyes, Obito wasn't even as good as Uchiha Itachi.
Of course, he wouldn't say that to Obito's face.
"And don't forget why Uchiha Itachi has held on until now. As long as the issue of his younger brother, Sasuke Uchiha, hasn't been completely resolved, he won't die," Obito said with absolute confidence.
That was true!
Though Uchiha Itachi always concealed his inner thoughts, both Obito and Black Zetsu knew how much he cared about his younger brother.
In a sense, Sasuke Uchiha was also a pawn in Obito's hands. If Uchiha Itachi disobeyed, he would make a move against Sasuke.
Still, Obito wouldn't target Sasuke unless he had no other choice. After all, he remained deeply wary of Uchiha Itachi.
But now it was time!
"Black Zetsu, your next task is to find Sasuke Uchiha's whereabouts as soon as possible."
"What about intelligence on the tailed beasts? This is a critical moment."
"There's no need. Let White Zetsu handle it. Once we've taken Kirigakure's two