"I saw that scene... I imagine its power must have been reduced considerably."
Obito spoke, the Sharingan beneath his mask flickering with light.
Uchiha Minato had already left him with a lingering fear, but from Black Zetsu's description, he could also tell that the Tengai Shinsei used then was still far below Madara Uchiha's own version.
"I've gotten a general understanding of the situation."
Madara Uchiha nodded. Things were still under control.
The biggest variable remained that descendant of his, Uchiha Minato.
As long as they seized the tailed beasts back from him, the plan would essentially succeed.
"You're not to blame for the failure of this plan."
He had also learned of Uchiha Minato's strength from Black Zetsu. He sounded like quite a figure.
"I imagine someone like him would have stood alongside Hashirama and me during the Warring States Period..."
Hearing this, Black Zetsu and Obito Uchiha were inwardly stunned.
Madara Uchiha thought that highly of Uchiha Minato?
He had actually reached the same heights as Madara and Hashirama Senju?
"Still... this reincarnation turned out quite well."
A cold smile curled at the corners of Madara Uchiha's mouth.
He could feel the surging Hashirama cells within his body.
Back then, he had awakened the Rinnegan after transplanting just a small amount of Hashirama Senju's cells.
Now he had obtained so many of Hashirama Senju's cells. Not only was this White Zetsu a cultivated vessel for Hashirama cells to begin with...
Black Zetsu and Obito had also injected highly concentrated Hashirama cells into the body.
That made all kinds of Wood Release ninjutsu even easier for him to wield.
"Kabuto Yakushi, was it... you've done well."
Hearing the legendary ninja praise him, Kabuto Yakushi hurriedly nodded. "As long as you consider this a success!"
"All right. Prepare to launch