A desolate, dense forest
Two figures sped through the layers of rain in the dark night.
"Shouldn't we examine Madara's body first..."
Black Zetsu asked the figure ahead tentatively in a hoarse voice.
" The Rinnegan is the key to the plan; as for Madara... let's talk about it later."
Without Obito head, he replied.
Black Zetsu understood; he had become increasingly certain these past few days that Obito would not act according to Madara's plan.
Fortunately, he had already made contact with that person, but unfortunately, they didn't have much time to communicate.
"Should I go and find out Konan's location?"
Black Zetsu squinted and looked ahead.
Obito turned to look at her, pondered for a moment, and said, "Since Nagato's body was taken away by Konan, then I roughly know her location."
"You don't need to investigate; just follow me."
Black Zetsu nodded expressionlessly, but secretly analyzed the situation in his mind.
really,
Obito not only had no intention of searching for Madara, but he was also wary that I would go searching for him alone.
Yesterday, Black and White Zetsu infiltrated the battlefield in the thick fog, carrying the aura of Nagato and the aura of Haruma, who had just reached a cooperation agreement.
Black Zetsu knew that the Rinnegan was already in that person, but he told Obito the wrong information that Nagato's body had been taken away by Konan.
After all, he and that person were now, to some extent, on the same side. Although he wouldn't completely believe them, he couldn't completely disbelieve them either.
As a top-tier tool for both the Senju Clan and Uchiha Clan, Obito was someone Black Zetsu didn't want to take risks with.
Fortunately, this excuse diverted his attention, leading him to search for the non-existent Nagato and causing him to abandon his plan to infiltrate Kirigakure!
Buy Obito some time, and then find a way to have a proper conversation with that person again.
Only after determining his goal and the method to resurrect his mother will Black Zetsu consider showing any genuine cooperation...
Obito's survival was essentially a safeguard left behind by Black Zetsu himself.
If Obito is under that person's control, then Black Zetsu will have no choice but to obey his orders.
Black Zetsu looked at Obito's half-body, a sinister glint in his eyes.
Most importantly, that person's body didn't have any backup plans he had left behind!
Border of the Land of Lightning.
"Mr. Itachi."
Kisame, carrying the unconscious Killer B in one hand, turned to the person beside him, "We have news from the master. No need to return to the organization's headquarters; just head straight to Kirigakure."
Compared to Kisame's half-naked appearance, Itachi, whose eyes have evolved into the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, only has a few more wrinkles on his uniform, and his aura is still relatively calm.
Upon hearing this,
Itachi frowned, nodded, and immediately changed direction, speeding off.
Suddenly changed destination...
Kisame's simple message contained a piece of information that Itachi pondered deeply.
Returning to Kirigakure with the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki?
The capture of the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki in Kumo Ninja caused quite a stir, and the organization must have received intelligence about it.
Either the boss is already planning to reveal his true identity and isn't worried about Nagato or Obito discovering it...
Based on Itachi's analysis of the boss, this possibility is relatively small.
Either...
The boss was 100% certain that Nagato and Obito would not inform the two of them during the time he and Kisame returned to the village.
so...
Was it Nagato or Obito who got into trouble?
Itachi frowned slightly, and quickened his pace.
The Land of Earth, on the border.
The group traveled at a leisurely pace, appearing quite relaxed.
With a spray of Shibuki on her shoulder, Suigetsu grumbled with displeasure, "I never expected that old man, the Tsuchikage, to be so afraid of dying!"
"We were just about to make a move, but we were immediately disarmed!"
"That kid Ōnoki isn't afraid of death, he just knows what's good for him!"
The Second Hokage, Tobirama, coldly stated, "With my elder brother's intervention, the power of Super Kage Level was revealed, so naturally that brat wouldn't dare to have any thoughts of resistance."
"Besides, your demands are merely for money; they certainly won't risk the lives of their own ninjas or the safety of civilians."
"Uh, hahaha!"
Hearing his younger brother's praise, Hashirama laughed heartily, then turned to Suigetsu and added, " Tobirama is right."
"To become the shadow of a village, one must not be a coward who fears death!"
"But the Tsuchikage knew how to make choices; between money and the lives of the village's ninja, he unhesitatingly chose the latter."
"If your goal is the foundation of the Land of Earth, or the inheritance of generations of Ninjutsu, then the Tsuchikage will never compromise like this."
"So..."
Suigetsu nodded thoughtfully. "It seems that old man is rather cunning!"
At the front of the group, Minato chuckled as he looked at the leader, " Zabuza, aren't you in a hurry to return to Kirigakure? Do you have another mission?"
Upon hearing this, the other three figures also perked up their ears.
Konoha and Iwagakure had just collected protection money from two families...
Judging from their current speed and direction, it doesn't seem like they're heading to another country; rather, they seem somewhat aimless.
The First Hokage's fiery passion, the Second Hokage's unruly arrogance, the Third Hokage's taciturn nature...
Compared to these three, the gentle and humble Fourth Hokage was not Zabuza's eyes, but also more comfortable to be around.
Zabuza his throat and explained to Minato, "Before Konoha and Iwagakure, Kumo Ninja had already taken them."
"And Sunagakure has actually been under the boss's control for a long time; there's a branch of the company there as well."
Those present were all members of the Gold Medal Squad and future high-level executives of the company.
Zabuza revealed these secrets without any hesitation.
And these four Hokage, their every move was under the boss's surveillance. The moment the thought of leaking information crossed his mind, he'd probably take matters into his own hands and destroy Konoha...
The four Impure World Reincarnation Hokage shuddered, a strange light flashing in their eyes.
Needless to say, the Land of Water is that guy's territory anyway; they can just make a show of issuing a notice that the daimyo has been invaded.
So, does that mean that guy has already manipulated all five countries?
Coming to his Minato, Minato Zabuza a gentle smile, then asked, "So you don't need to collect... protection fees anymore?"
"So what's our current mission? Or what's our direction of action?"
Since we don't need to go to the five countries again for a while, and Zabuza hasn't Zabuza to Kirigakure with his team, they must still have a mission to complete.
Minato wasn't simply driven by curiosity; he was worried that their plan might jeopardize Konoha or Naruto...
Upon hearing Minato's question, Zabuza, a slightly embarrassed look appearing in his eyes.
With Zabuza stopping, the entire group came to a halt.
Upon seeing the scroll Zabuza out, Kimimaro, Sasuke, Haku, and the others all showed unnatural expressions.
Suigetsu, on the other hand, complained, but her expression actually held a hint of anticipation!
"No way, we're doing big business now, collecting protection money from major powers!"
"They actually have to pretend to do that little business of saving the Shinobi World?!"
Minato accepted the wooden mask Zabuza offered, a sense of foreboding creeping into his heart as well.
"Save the Shinobi World?"
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