Faced with Black Zetsu's eager anticipation, Shihōin Naraku waved a hand decisively. "Give it up. Not happening!"
"But..." Black Zetsu wanted to say more, but Naraku's dangerous look stopped him from continuing.
This made things troublesome.
Since Shihōin Naraku was unwilling, the matter of the Nine-Tails had become troublesome.
Had it been anyone else, Black Zetsu and Obito would have tried other methods to get their hands on the Nine-Tails.
But since it was Naraku, and he had already said that, Black Zetsu could only shut up and listen.
Naraku also knew what Black Zetsu was thinking, so he said directly, "I'll give you a few pieces of intelligence."
Intelligence?
What did he mean?
Black Zetsu was somewhat bewildered, but said nothing and quietly listened as Naraku continued.
"Not far from Konoha, there's a temple in the Land of Fire!"
"The Fire Temple!"
"A group of ninja monks lives in the Fire Temple, and among them is an apprentice ninja monk..."
Naraku's tone grew solemn. "...For certain reasons, a portion of the Nine-Tails' chakra was implanted into this apprentice ninja monk named Void!"
"As a result, he became a counterfeit Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!"
Black Zetsu listened quietly at the side, but the more Naraku said, the faster his thoughts turned.
A counterfeit Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?!
For that fellow named Void to be called that, he had to possess a considerable amount of Nine-Tails chakra. Otherwise, he certainly would not deserve that title.
If this was true, it meant their plans concerning the Nine-Tails would have to change somewhat.
But Black Zetsu was a little curious. If that person named Void possessed Nine-Tails chakra, why had Konoha not thought of reclaiming it?
After all, Nine-Tails chakra leaking out could be either a minor or a major matter.
Moreover, someone had collected the Nine-Tails'