Moreover, the military power of the Five Great Nations is excessively strong, and it is imperative to disrupt their alliances. Collaborating with Danzo of Konoha is part of the strategy.
As long as there is an opportunity to weaken the ninja forces of the Five Great Nations, I would be absolutely willing to conduct some sabotage operations within them.
"Can we really recruit him in such a way? He still seems reluctant, and the hope is slim."
White Zetsu said.
Their goal these days has been to recruit Kisame into the organization.
As for Danzo, although they are also keeping an eye on him, the operation has not officially started, so constant surveillance is not needed.
Nagato has always been unable to find a suitable opportunity for further collaboration with Danzo.
Though utilizing the adversarial relationship between Danzo and the Third Hokage to hinder Konoha from quickly restoring its strength, putting it in a difficult situation of internal conflict, Danzo's overall interests are still inclined towards Konoha.
He is extremely vigilant towards outsiders like them.
If they delve too deeply, it might backfire, causing Danzo to cease cooperation with them.
Recruiting Kisame doesn't involve so many troubles.
The other party is a renegade ninja drifting in the Ninja Realm, having severed all ties with his former Ninja Village, one could say he is a visible benefit.
The only issue is the other party's indifference, having been pursued for over a month without showing any signs of agreeing.
"Hasn't it been said already? People like him who leave the village find it the easiest to become lost in the outside world, losing a sense of purpose in life. For humans, having a goal is very important."
Black Zetsu seems deeply understanding of this aspect.
In his view, humans are beings that, once lost a goal, would fall into confusion and become idle cretins.
It is during such times that they are most susceptible to being swayed.
Their hearts become extraordinarily fragile at such moments.
He's seen countless such humans.
Every era has never lacked such ninjas.
Living an anxious life in confusion, not knowing what the meaning of life is.
"It feels a bit troublesome, this notion."
"I'll lead the action. You just need to provide intelligence. Continue to keep an eye on him. In the previous recruitment effort, I've already revealed some organizational information, and he is now in a state of disappointed frustration, reflecting on the meaning of his own life. Before long, we'll be able to cast the net."
Black Zetsu spoke confidently.
"Is that so? What about the pursuit squad from the Hidden Mist Village? Should we monitor them as well?"
"Hmm, pay attention to their whereabouts. Kisame alone facing such a massive force of Ninja Village, personal power is still a bit strained."
"I understand, hope this side ends quickly. I'm more concerned about matters in Konoha."
White Zetsu chuckled.
"Ah, of course. For the organization, we still need another pair of Mangekyo Sharingan. Whether it's for capturing Tailed Beasts or for the more challenging Uchiha Ruri, it's an indispensable pair of eyes."
Black Zetsu did not refute White Zetsu's view.
Personally, he was also fairly concerned about issues over in Konoha.
"Really looking forward to it, the battle between Sharingan and Sharingan. When that time comes, I can't miss such a scene."
White Zetsu continued to laugh carelessly.
"Just don't forget the primary task, let's go, report the current work progress to Lord Nagato next. Leave the other White Zetsu to watch the movements of Hidden Mist. I don't want to hear some day the unfortunate news that Kisame was killed by the Hidden Mist pursuit squad."
"Don't worry, he's one of the Seven-swords Ninja after all, he should be able to hold on for a while."
Soon, the two hid within the trees in the forest, integrating with the large trees, concealing their presence as if they were nonexistent.
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Land of Demons, Shrine.
"Well then, I take my leave now."
The man sitting in the center of the hall rose, slightly bowing towards some presence behind the curtain, exiting the hall.
In front of the cushion where the man sat lay an unopened letter.
A witch came forward, picked up the letter from the floor, and then ascended the steps, presenting the letter.
"Lady Shion."
A pair of young hands reached out from the other side of the gauze curtain, accepting the letter handed by the witch.
"You may leave."
"Yes."
The witch slightly bowed and retreated.
The hall returned to its usual calm and tranquility, with no noise emitted.
Sitting upright on the cushion was a girl of about five or six years old.
Her long hair inclined towards pale yellow, tied with a white hairband, dressed in a milky white, perfectly fitting witch's attire, eyes glowing with mystical purple hues, seemingly able to see through all things, giving an inexplicable sense of unease.
She is the new Witch Shion of the Land of Demons.
As the only witch of the main line of the Land of Demons, this has always been the case throughout generations.
She can be said to be the most distinguished person within the Land of Demons, holding supreme power internally due to her special status.
She picked up the letter left by the man earlier, which came from the Land of Shadow, a small country with cultural customs very similar to those of the Land of Demons.
In ancient times, it was also a heavily afflicted area by monster rampaging.
Because of the Land of Demons, it overcame many crises.
Shion picked up the letter, opened it, scanned through it briefly, and then softly spoke:
"Just as you predicted, Father."
After she said that, a young man who appeared to be in his twenties emerged from behind the screen.