The ruins of the Uzumaki Clan...
Watching the two step into the ruins, Black Zetsu's unease grew stronger.
Could it be that the Uchiha Clan's secret base is hidden beneath this dilapidated shrine?
There was no other way; the success or failure of the plan to save his mother depended on Madara's corpse!
After hesitating for a long time, Black Zetsu still sneaked into the shrine.
Carefully and with all one's might,
Noticing that Fugaku and the other two had gone far away, Black Zetsu slowly emerged from the ground.
Just like the exterior of the building, it exudes an aura of dilapidation and decay!
Just as Black Zetsu was examining what was in front of him, a voice suddenly came from behind him, making his heart skip a beat.
Hi~
My full sensory perception failed?!
Upon hearing the sound, Black Zetsu didn't even have time to turn around; he immediately burrowed underground!
"When!"
How could this be?!
Black Zetsu's body stiffened abruptly. The underground space where he had been able to freely descend was suddenly covered by Barrier Ninjutsu unique to the Uzumaki Clan!
Not just the ground,
The faint shimmering golden light had completely enveloped the dilapidated shrine!
Caught in a bind, Black Zetsu, realizing his predicament, could only silently turn away and face the situation.
hiss!
Upon seeing the familiar attire, Black Zetsu's pupils dilated sharply, and he gasped in shock!
The Akatsuki's uniform, and that classic wooden mask!
Obito?!
For a moment, Black Zetsu was surprised, but realizing something was wrong, he immediately calmed down.
Putting aside the fact that the voice doesn't match, this ability to conceal one's presence is absolutely not that of Obito himself!
After all, Obito grew from Genin to where he is today, and Black Zetsu was always by his side!
"Playing tricks!"
Why don't you show your true colors?
Black Zetsu spoke coldly, effectively silencing White Zetsu's attempt to complain about the family reunion!
Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Fugaku and his companion return, and a shadow fell over Black Zetsu's heart once again!
There's no need to think about it now; I was discovered early on. This was a trap deliberately set to lure me in!
The one disguised as Obito was naturally Haruma, who had just finished dealing with the Summoning World.
Without answering Black Zetsu's question first, there was still plenty of time.
Haruma looked at Fugaku, "Did you only find Madara's remains?"
Fugaku nodded and tossed the scroll aside. "There's only Madara. The girl's body you mentioned isn't at that base."
"Okay."
Taking the scroll casually, Haruma Tian said to the two, " Kirigakure has been quite lively lately. You two should go back and take a look."
"Let me have a proper talk with this gentleman in black and white, all by myself."
Fugaku and Shisui didn't say much.
He merely glanced at the strange-looking man with pity before leaving the shrine.
Watching the two pass through the barrier without any hindrance, Black Zetsu secretly tried... but still there was no chance of escape!
"Your purpose..."
Black Zetsu frowned as he looked at the Haruma, his tone indifferent.
Although temporarily trapped, Black Zetsu still has the resources to save his life and escape!
It's just that the cost was quite high...
Haruma a casual wave of his hand, a brand-new, imposing throne appeared behind him.
" Wood Release?!"
Black Zetsu immediately realized what was happening and said with a serious expression, "You're the one who impersonated the God of Shinobi and controlled Kirigakure!"
"That's right."
On Haruma, leaning back on the throne, he crossed his legs and readily admitted it.
Before Black Zetsu could ask any more questions, Haruma began to tap her fingers rhythmically on the armrest.
" The Akatsuki's intelligence officer, Black and White Zetsu."
"An unexpected consequence of Madara awakening the Rinnegan and controlling the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path."
Hearing this, Black Zetsu was already quite alarmed.
But unexpectedly, Haruma's third sentence completely caused Black Zetsu to lose his composure!
"The third son of Princess Kaguya, and the younger brother of the Sage of Six Paths."
"These three identities... how should I address you, you dark-skinned gentleman?"
Although his expression beneath the mask was obscured, his playful tone...
"Who exactly are you?!"
Black Zetsu's eyes flashed with murderous intent, and he roared in a low, fierce voice!
A surge of pure, powerful Chakra!
His identity, hidden for a thousand years, was exposed by this person in one breath, and Black Zetsu instantly lost his composure!
Through the mask and the single eye of his face, Haruma smiled. "Are you sure you want to start a war, Mr. Black?"
A casual remark...
Black Zetsu remained silent for a long time before dispersing the condensed Chakra.
Having witnessed this person's abilities in Kirigakure, Black Zetsu wasn't confident of winning a direct confrontation.
"Mr. Black, don't worry, I'm not here to cause trouble."
"I simply want to cooperate with you."
cooperate??
Black Zetsu frowned. First, he stole Madara's corpse, and then he lured me into a trap!
Talking about cooperation these days... that's really weird.
"How does Your Excellency intend to cooperate?"
Now that my identity has been exposed, I can't fight back, and I can't escape for the time being.
Then we can only try to gather more intelligence.
"Instead of controlling that idiot Obito and having Madara help you achieve your ultimate goal, you might as well cooperate with me directly."
"Isn't it just about releasing the sealed mother?"
With a soft laugh, Haruma revealed the final secret that would haunt Black Zetsu!
"You?!!"
Seeing the horrified look on Black Zetsu's face, Haruma's smile behind his mask grew even brighter.
A crushing defeat between two behind-the-scenes manipulators...
This unique thrill is even more exhilarating than conquering others with strength!
"Work with me..."
The black pupils revealed by the mask slowly changed, and Haruma's calm voice rang out.
"Wouldn't it be easier to succeed if we didn't have to worry about that fool Xiao He and the conman Ban?"
"You! You!!"
The unique power of the Rinnegan made Black Zetsu open his mouth, his mind racing!
He's the one manipulating the Kirigakure Village, and he's also the one impersonating Nagato to invade the Five Nations and collect insurance premiums!
The previous mystery has been partially solved!
But an even bigger fog descended.
How did this person learn their top-secret identity and their final plan?
Black Zetsu looked at Haruma, who was sitting across from him with his legs crossed, and slowly regained his composure.
Putting aside how he knew his greatest secret and how he acquired the Rinnegan...
Carefully consider this person's collaboration proposal...
He followed Obito, risking the failure of their plan, and carefully calculated every move.
The remaining three Tailed Beast, Nagato's eyes, the Ten-Tails' husk, Madara's resurrection, and finally, the body that controlled Madara.
These difficult problems would be completely solved by cooperating with this person!
As the mastermind behind Kirigakure, the Three-Tails Jinchūriki is not the first issue.
With his strength and his own surveillance capabilities, he could take Nagato's eyes at any time!
This person possesses the Rinnegan and can also control the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path!
And Madara, as the final sacrifice...
Needless to say, his resurrection is undeniable, and even his corpse is now under his control!
With this person's involvement, all problems will be easily solved!
The prerequisite is that this person is genuinely interested in cooperating!
Instead of manipulating Madara Obito, merely using them for ulterior motives!
Looking at the pensive Black and White Zetsu, Haruma Tian's smile widened!
If they've started considering the possibility of cooperation, then the deal is done!
The enemy's biggest "boss" has become an ally!
Kakuzu Akatsuki, the second most valued member of Haruma has also basically fallen into his grasp!
Not the scheming Black Zetsu...
It is White Zetsu with 100,000 clones!
This is what Haruma is all about, the greatest reward!