Hearing Uchiha Madara's words, Yuto's eyes suddenly narrowed. Without guessing, Yuto knew this information must have come from White Zetsu to Uchiha Madara.
When it came to gathering intelligence, White Zetsu alone could match an entire ANBU squad. The Mayfly Technique was truly troublesome! Unfortunately, Yuto didn't know where White Zetsu's main body was, otherwise he wouldn't be able to resist taking action now.
"The village is too busy, and as the First Mizukage, I have to help out. I'm not like you."
Yuto shrugged and said casually. Uchiha Madara's eyelid twitched. Even Yuto probably didn't believe that himself, so how could he?
Just then, Uchiha Madara suddenly frowned, his gaze falling on the paper spear in front of Konan. The calm expression on Konan's face had long since disappeared. Her eyes flashed with anger as she stared at Uchiha Madara, as if ready to attack at any moment.
"Making a move, ant? Are you ready to meet your death?"
Uchiha Madara's cold gaze fell upon Konan as he spoke in a cold voice. As for why Konan hated him, Uchiha Madara naturally knew but didn't care at all.
Although Uchiha Madara didn't release any pressure, hearing his words still made Konan's body involuntarily tremble.
"A Sharingan with space abilities, quite rare. Mind if I borrow it for a few days to play with?"
Yuto's gaze fell on Obito standing behind Uchiha Madara as he said with a light laugh. Obito's body trembled as he subtly moved closer to Uchiha Madara.
With Yuto's voice, Uchiha Madara let out a light snort. Konan, who was standing nearby, also reacted, looked seriously at Uchiha Madara, and then put away her paper spear.
Yuto shook his head, revealing a lazy expression as he spoke to Konan. After speaking, Yuto and Konan turned and walked forward.
Even after Yuto and Konan's figures completely disappeared from Obito's view, Uchiha Madara still made no move to attack.
On a path in the forest. Konan showed an embarrassed expression, looking at Yuto who was walking ahead. Her voice contained a hint of apology as she spoke:
"Lord Yuto, I'm very sorry for what happened earlier."
Yuto, who was walking ahead, suddenly heard Konan's apologetic words and turned his head in surprise. He looked at Konan with a puzzled expression:
"Why apologize suddenly? Did you secretly do something I don't know about?"
Konan was stunned, looking at Yuto's puzzled expression. The corner of her mouth twitched slightly:
"My actions earlier almost made you fight Uchiha Madara."
"Oh, you mean that. I thought you were hiding something from me."
Yuto patted his chest, showing a relieved expression. Konan fell silent. She realized their points of focus were completely different.
"Even if I fought that guy Madara, the result would probably be the same. It's just that I wouldn't be able to protect you then. Space abilities would be quite troublesome for you."
Yuto shrugged and said casually. Konan was stunned—was he worried about her?
Thinking this, Konan looked up at Yuto ahead, her eyes containing a hint of inexplicable emotion, about to say something. Suddenly, Konan faintly heard Yuto ahead muttering to himself:
"Finally found a decent fighter. It would be a shame if they died."
Konan's face darkened, and the goodwill that had just risen in her heart instantly disappeared.
Only after Yuto and Konan's auras completely disappeared did Uchiha Madara turn his head and look in the direction of Takigakure.
"What's the situation over there?"
Uchiha Madara spoke indifferently to the air ahead. As soon as his words fell, after a short while, White Zetsu's figure emerged from the ground.
"I just checked, and the Seven-Tails jinchūriki is still in Takigakure."
White Zetsu said respectfully to Uchiha Madara.
"Is that so? Then why did Yuto come here?"
Hearing that the tailed beast was fine, Uchiha Madara's face showed a puzzled expression. He didn't believe that Yuto came to Takigakure just for a simple mission.
"I specifically possessed a Takigakure ninja and obtained two important pieces of information."
"The First Mizukage Yuto seems to have taken Takigakure's 'Hero's Water.' This 'Hero's Water' appears to enhance a person's chakra."
"As for the other matter, it seems Takigakure has allied with Kirigakure."
White Zetsu's face showed a pleased, smug expression.
"The 'Hero's Water' that enhances chakra... Could Yuto have come here for this?"
The puzzlement on Madara's face lessened slightly as he muttered to himself. The so-called "Hero's Water" meant nothing to Madara.
At their level, a simple chakra boost had little impact on battle. For some reason, Madara felt this wasn't that simple. As for the news of Takigakure allying with Kirigakure, Madara simply ignored it.
"Lord Madara, regarding the Seven-Tails jinchūriki, should we take action?"
Obito asked softly from the side. Originally the Seven-Tails jinchūriki was their first target, but now it seemed this mission would have to be postponed.
"Postpone it for now. Zetsu, leave a clone here to closely monitor the jinchūriki in Takigakure. Once the jinchūriki leaves the village, act immediately. Try not to be discovered."
Madara's eyes flashed as he spoke indifferently. Yuto had just left. If something happened to the Seven-Tails jinchūriki now, Yuto would certainly suspect him. Then, obtaining other tailed beasts would become difficult.
"Lord Madara, the other matter you asked me to monitor also has news now. Konoha has already started spreading the news of your resurrection."
White Zetsu, who had been standing on the ground, suddenly swayed his head as if receiving a message. Then he quickly spoke to Madara.
"Hashirama's movements are faster than I expected. I originally thought he would be held back by various matters in Konoha."
Madara's mouth curved slightly as he spoke softly. After speaking, Madara glanced at Obito beside him.
Obito immediately understood and activated his ability. A spatial vortex appeared in the air again. Madara turned and walked into this vortex, followed by Obito and White Zetsu, disappearing from sight.
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