Amegakure, the Akatsuki's base.
Although it was only a portion of the Two-Tails' Chakra, the Phantom Dragons Nine Consuming Seals, used by only three people, was significantly weakened. It took nearly ten hours to finally light up one of the compound eyes of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, which meant they were one step closer to the Eye of the Moon Plan.
The ten-hour sealing process was comparable to a major battle. Exhausted, Kisame Hoshigaki decided to take a rest, but Black Zetsu revealed his evil nature as a heartless capitalist, handing Kisame a map marked with the locations of the Four-Tails Jinchūriki and urging Kisame to complete the mission quickly.
After the 'honest and kind' Kisame was tricked away, Black Zetsu mysteriously led Obito Uchiha to a secret room.
" Black Zetsu, I advise you to tone it down, or I might really lose control and kill you." Obito Uchiha's tone was chilling, filled with undisguised killing intent. He had never believed a single word Black Zetsu said.
If Black Zetsu hadn't been relatively well-behaved and hadn't attempted to revive Madara Uchiha, crossing a red line, he would never have allowed Black Zetsu to live until now. But it seems this pawn, Black Zetsu, is somewhat slipping out of his control...
"Of course, no problem. You are Madara's chosen successor and have absolute control over the Eye of the Moon Plan. If you can kill Nagato, you can certainly kill me. However, before that, it would be best to meet with someone."
Black Zetsu spoke eloquently, not taking Obito's threat to heart. As a schemer who had watched Obito grow up, he knew Obito's abilities perfectly well and that he posed no threat whatsoever, even with a Rinnegan.
But White Zetsu didn't have the confidence of Black Zetsu; they were already trembling under Obito's threats.
Pushing open the door to the secret room, Black Zetsu stood to the side, inviting Obito Uchiha:
"Next is a matter between you and him. I'm only responsible for facilitating the connection, so whatever the outcome, please come in."
"Hmph, just making things complicated."
Even in the darkest environment, the Sharingan can provide the clearest vision, so Obito Uchiha was not afraid of any traps Black Zetsu. In the face of the Mangekyō Sharingan and Rinnegan, all ambushes were like child's play.
However, there were no Kunai and Shuriken from all directions in the secret room, nor did a large group of ninjas suddenly jump out. There was only one ninja that Obito was very familiar with, yet did not know much about.
"Long time no see, Madara Uchiha... or should I call you Obito- kun?"
The chilling sound, like the slithering and rubbing of snakes, instantly heightened Obito Uchiha's sense of crisis to its peak, especially since his true identity had been exposed...
Although there was no murderous intent, the tense atmosphere between the two sides was already putting White Zetsu under immense pressure.
Orochimaru, how dare you return to Akatsuki?
Obito Uchiha first. He no longer had the mind to think about Orochimaru's purpose. Now that his identity had been exposed, he needed to be silenced as soon as possible!
"Heh, the Akatsuki? Does the Akatsuki still exist? Obito, how about we team up?"
"Cooperation? Do you think you're qualified? Maybe you should consider the cemetery plot first."
Unsure of Obito Uchiha 'Orochimaru true strength and resources to dare appear here, Obito immediately stopped Orochimaru's attempt to stall for time.
" Banshō Ten'in!"
The purple ripples of the Rinnegan unleashed a powerful gravitational pull, causing Orochimaru's body to drift uncontrollably toward Obito. Despite Orochimaru's softening and twisting of his body, he could not resist this suction force.
Black Zetsu, the middleman, watched Orochimaru in danger but showed no intention of helping. Instead, he was eagerly anticipating what surprise Orochimaru would bring him.
" Banshō Ten'in!"
Another gravitational force began to Orochimaru's body, and this force was even stronger than Obito's. Orochimaru was almost instantly freed from Obito's control.
Obito Uchiha grave; his face, hidden beneath the mask, had become completely grim. It was also the Banshō Ten'in —could there be other Rinnegan?
Orochimaru, is this all the confidence you have?
"Hehe, of course... it's not just that, I think we'll have a very pleasant collaboration."
Orochimaru excitedly licked his lips with his long tongue. This was the power of the Rinnegan, enough to surpass the power of the Mangekyō Sharingan!
In the deepest darkness, Nagato, emaciated and with a Nagato of dry, gray hair, slowly emerged, wearing the Akatsuki. The brilliance of his Rinnegan remained undiminished, confronting Obito's Rinnegan.
" The Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu is a Ninjutsu that can bring the dead back to the real world to revive them. It was developed by the Second Hokage and perfected by Obito Orochimaru. Obito-kun, I think the Akatsuki needs this power right now. What do you think?"
Obito's anger was building. First, he used Nagato to give him a hard time, and now he wanted to force him to relinquish control of the Eye of the Moon Plan. Did he really think his strength was just for show!?
"Does resurrecting a loser change their very nature? Black Zetsu, I didn't expect you to be so naive. If you could kill Nagato once, I can do it again!"
The space around Obito began to distort, clearly indicating that Black Zetsu and Orochimaru's actions had angered Obito, and he was about to get serious.
Black Zetsu remained calm and collected, clapping his hands leisurely. A coffin rose up beside Black Zetsu, and the Uchiha Gunbai painted on the coffin calmed Obito down.
"Didn't I already say that the Impure World Reincarnation is Chakra Ninjutsu that resurrects the dead? That means that anyone who is dead can be resurrected through the Impure World Reincarnation. So... Obito, guess who's in the coffin?"
Obito Uchiha glanced coldly at Black Zetsu and tentatively said:
"So what? He didn't even have the strength to breathe when he died. Besides, weren't you born with the will of Madara Uchiha? What? Planning to turn on your master?"
Obito Uchiha's extremely insulting words did not shake Black Zetsu in the slightest. On the contrary, they convinced Orochimaru of the plan's feasibility, and he kindly reminded him:
" The Impure World Reincarnation only requires a portion of the deceased's cells to perform, and the Impure World Reincarnation deceased will appear in their strongest form from their previous life."
A decisive blow!
No one wants to know just how strong Madara Uchiha was at his peak, not even Obito who obtained the Rinnegan, because the owner of those Rinnegan was Madara Uchiha!
The balance of power has shifted, with the advantage now resting on Orochimaru and Black Zetsu's side.
"Kabuto, give the things to Obito- kun."
"Yes, Lord Orochimaru."
Kabuto Yakushi casually handed a box to Obito Uchiha, even though Obito's eyes were filled with hatred, as if he wanted to tear him to pieces.
Obito didn't open the box, but Orochimaru continued explaining to himself:
"Here's a small gift, used to control the Impure World Reincarnation dead, like Nagato." Orochimaru gestured, and although Nagato's eyes were filled with resistance, he had no choice but to comply. A bright blue laser cannon blasted open the door to the secret room, flying past Obito's robes...
Whether this angle was decided by Nagato or instructed by Orochimaru remains unknown.