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It's definitely not feasible to discuss this here.
Who knows if that Jue is still around?
This guy's infiltration skills are indeed top-notch, but Nagato isn't worried. He just thinks it would be safer to go back to his own lair in a different location.
We just met there, and 620 isn't safe enough, but I'd definitely feel more at ease in my own secluded place.
"Nagato, I don't understand why you agreed. Yahiko is probably..."
Konan had barely said a few words when Nagato interrupted her: "Stop talking. We ended up like this because we trusted Hanzo. It's all because you were too naive. But I will never be naive again. I must let the world truly feel my pain. This is my pain, and it is also Yahiko's pain."
Why are we so miserable?
The ninja world is just that unfair.
Since the ninja world has treated us this way, we should repay the ninja world in kind.
He paused for a moment, then continued, "The leader of Akatsuki is still Yahiko. The Six Paths of Pain need to speed up the manufacturing process, otherwise it will be inconvenient for them to move around."
Seeing that Nagato was still persisting, Konan knew that she couldn't persuade him at all. After sighing inwardly, she could only choose to stand with Nagato.
“I understand, but I still hope you’ll be wary of that Uchiha Madara. I don’t think he’s Uchiha Madara. He’s the kind of guy who hides his true colors. Could he really be Uchiha Madara?”
Konan was very suspicious of Obito Uchiha's identity. He was wearing a mask and giving a series of plausible explanations, but he just wouldn't take off the mask. Could this person really be Madara Uchiha?
"Whether he is or not, we are now partners in cooperation. That's enough. As for what happens next... Hmph, no one can disobey God!"
At this moment, the corrupted Nagato has completely entered his insane, chuunibyou phase, and it's clear that no one can bring him back now.
……
After leaving Akatsuki's base.
Black Zetsu couldn't wait to speak up: "Obito, Nagato probably doesn't trust us."
Obito Uchiha coldly said, "It doesn't matter, it's just mutual exploitation. However, Nagato's weakness is too obvious, and that Konan is his weakness."
What an ignorant fool!
However, Obito Uchiha's arrogant attitude undoubtedly made Black Zetsu very dissatisfied, but there was no other way at the moment. He couldn't afford to fall out with Obito, could he?
That's definitely not possible.
Uchiha are easy to fool, but...
"Why don't you tell me about the situation in Konoha?" Obito Uchiha's voice rang out again while Black Zetsu was still pondering.
"Konoha?"
Black Zetsu paused for a moment, then replied, "Oh, right, Uchiha Hakuba has appeared. Hakuba said that another woman has appeared beside him..."
"and then?"
Obito Uchiha interrupted Black Zetsu, finding the whole thing utterly baffling.
"I suspect that, like the other two women, she may possess considerable power; otherwise, why would she be by Bai Mu's side?"
Black Zetsu was exasperated. What an idiot! If it were Madara Uchiha, he would know the seriousness of the problem, but this guy was just too stupid.
"So what? Are those two women that powerful?" Obito Uchiha scoffed. He looked down on Esdeath and Alice Lizard, so he didn't care at all about the women that Black Zetsu mentioned had appeared next to Whitebeard.
“Obito, you can’t ignore them, especially the alliance between Hakumaki and Tsunade. Konoha is clearly showing its ambition to expand outwards. Don’t think that Konoha is still the Konoha of the Third Hokage’s era. It’s different now.”
Although Black Zetsu was unhappy, he still had to hold back and patiently persuaded her.
"What Obito? I've said it so many times, I am Uchiha Madara now!" Upon hearing this, Uchiha Obito's single exposed eye was filled with resentment as he shouted loudly.
Hei Jue: "..."
Are you crazy?
Fine, Uchiha Madara it is.
"What I mean is that we need to be wary of Konoha, especially Uchiha Hakumaki."
There was no other way. The pieces that Ban chose were ones he had examined himself, and they were indeed very suitable because they were stupid enough.
Obito Uchiha said coldly, "Hmph, that's why I'm going to make a big scene. On the day the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is born, I must release the Nine-Tails and let it destroy Konoha."
Whether I can do it or not is irrelevant.
Anyway, the seal is weakest on the day the Jinchuriki gives birth, so that's the opportunity. As long as the Nine-Tails comes out, it doesn't matter whether it can destroy Konoha or not. The key is that the appearance of the Nine-Tails will deal a blow to the current Konoha...
Of course, most importantly, Uchiha Hakumo's reputation will inevitably be affected.
Black Zetsu was not optimistic, simply because he knew all too well the Sharingan and Wood Release's ability to counter Tailed Beasts, especially Uchiha Hakubaku's eyes, which were extraordinary.
The Mangekyou Sharingan, in theory, should cause one to lose their sight quickly when used in this way, but based on the current information, it seems that they haven't yet, which makes Black Zetsu very suspicious.
"With Madara Uchiha, Shiro Maki, and Tsunade around, one with the Mangekyou Sharingan and the other with Wood Release, even if the Nine-Tails manages to cause a commotion, it probably won't be too big, let alone destroy Konoha. That's just wishful thinking."
However, Black Zetsu's words greatly displeased Obito Uchiha. Looking at Black Zetsu, Obito said in an unfriendly tone, "Black Zetsu, why are you contradicting me, Master? What are you trying to do?"
Hei Jue: "..."
What do I want to do?
I just want to play it safe and avoid any trouble, that's all.
You asked me what I'm doing? I just want to tell you that I don't want any unexpected situations to occur, and I'm just thinking of playing it safe. Your approach is a bit rash.
You're still too young and the timing isn't right. There's absolutely no need to provoke Konoha. Why do you insist on causing trouble there?
So what if you release the Nine-Tails? You can't catch it anyway, so what are you talking about?
Black Zetsu is really annoying. If you were Madara Uchiha, I wouldn't object.
But you're not like that. Why do you insist on doing it this way? Is there any point in it?
"I just want to tell you, to be on the safe side..."
Obito Uchiha had lost his patience and interrupted Black Zetsu, saying, "Alright, that's enough. I told you before that once things are settled with Nagato, I'll take action. So what you need to do now is gather intelligence and keep a close eye on Konoha. Do you understand?"
Chapter 156 This is Konoha, how could it not be safe?
I endured it for my mother's sake.
Black Zetsu is furious. He has already marked Obito. Once I revive my mother, I will make sure you die a horrible death.
No, it's turning into a White Zetsu!
He was very unhappy, but for the sake of his mother, he had to endure it. Since Obito Uchiha was so stupid as to insist on touching him, then so be it.
Do you really think you're invincible just because you have some kind of divine power?
If you were truly invincible, that would be fine, but the problem is you're not invincible. Losing an eye is a huge disadvantage. You wouldn't even take back the eye that Kakashi had.
Honestly, do you love that woman named Nohara Rin more, or is your bond with Hatake Kakashi deeper? Or do you love Kakashi more?
All Black Zetsu can say is that the Uchiha clan members are all mentally ill.
Oh, no, that's not right~ Uchiha Hakumu is different.
This guy is especially insidious.
Even the Black Zetsu shuddered at the thought.
I was scared, really scared. That guy wasn't a normal Uchiha. What kind of Uchiha is like that? I've never seen an Uchiha like that before.
On the contrary, people like Madara Uchiha and Obito Uchiha are the normal Uchiha. However, Madara Uchiha is more difficult to fool, and it takes some effort and cunning.
Obito Uchiha was a complete idiot, easily fooled, but the problem was that he was too stupid, which sometimes made him very mentally exhausted.
Sigh, sometimes it's not good to be too stupid.
Black Zetsu now fully understands this, but for now he still has to rely on Obito Uchiha, or else he should revive Madara Uchiha?
That won't work. Nagato's use of the Rinnegan was probably not deep enough, and it's inappropriate to say he still had any use. Besides, Madara Uchiha had only recently died.
Let's wait and see. This time, we'll just go along with Obito's wishes. But I need to prepare some contingency plans in case things really go wrong.
"I understand."
Black Zetsu said slowly.
As you wish, but if something really goes wrong, you'll learn your lesson.
Although Black Doe was not optimistic about Obito Uchiha and believed that the other party would inevitably suffer a loss, he did not think that Obito would die; at most, he would just learn a lesson.
It's okay. Encountering setbacks will actually help you grow. Otherwise, if you keep being arrogant, you're more likely to mess things up at crucial moments.
Suffering a loss now is actually beneficial for growth; otherwise, if you suffer a loss when you shouldn't, you'll be doomed.
……
Konoha Village.
Konoha Hospital.
Minato Namikaze accompanied his wife, Kushina Uzumaki, for her final check-up. The due date was tomorrow, and they had been arranged to go to Konoha Hospital today.
Originally, Minato Namikaze had objections to this arrangement.
Because the seal will inevitably loosen when a Jinchūriki gives birth, the higher-ups had previously suggested that the child be born in a secluded location.
But unexpectedly, things changed again, which left Minato Namikaze puzzled.
However, although he had raised questions, Nara Shikaku explained the situation on behalf of the higher-ups.
It was arranged by Tsunade, personally arranged by the Fourth Hokage.
She will deliver your wife Kushina's baby.
As for the arrangement at Konoha Hospital...
That was her opinion too.
Since that's been said, even if Minato Namikaze had objections, there was nothing he could do. He couldn't possibly oppose Tsunade, could he? He couldn't, and wouldn't be able to, so he could only accept this arrangement.
Of course, Minato Namikaze was very confused about this and couldn't understand why.
"Minato, what's wrong?"
Kushina could tell that Minato Namikaze was distracted and absent-minded while she was checking on him, so she asked him directly after Shizune left the room.
The person in charge of the inspection was Shizune. She worked at Konoha Hospital. Although she wasn't the director, no one dared to underestimate her, as she was Tsunade's protégé.