Just like Uchiha Izuna arranging Uchiha Madara...
Zetsu has already clearly arranged for Uchiha Obito's future actions, whether it's Senju Tobirama or Uchiha Madara, neither side has good people!
For Aomi, the safest plan is to suddenly turn against them midway, using Kamui to transfer the Gedo Statue and Aomi's Black Coffin away...
If Aomi and he joined forces?
Wouldn't they be invincible in the world then!
"This Kinjutsu... I've almost fully deciphered it, it should probably stop Rin from dying... After rescuing Aomi, I'll have him perfect it, and see if we can fully resurrect Rin!"
Uchiha Obito thought to himself.
After all, though Uchiha Obito can accept the black mud-like Zetsu, strictly speaking he loves Uchiha Rin's heart...
But if Rin could return to her previous beautiful girl form, Uchiha Obito would be willing to pay any price!
People are always real, even the most extreme Uchiha are appearance-conscious if they are.
And in what was originally Isshiki's Raikage office.
Isshiki himself was present, having shrunk himself to the extreme using the Dojutsu "Sukunahikona," and preemptively concealed his Chakra, openly listening to the conversation of the Uchihas and others.
Isshiki did not have his puppets resist Uchiha Madara and others' control...
But rather, similar to someone like Aomi, cooperatively allowed Uchiha Madara and others to take control, effortlessly handing the reins over.
Isshiki was indifferent to military force or power; he just needed these cannon fodders to help him dredge Aomi's seal from the sea, creating an opportunity to catch the Six Paths Sage off guard, to refine Aomi and Kaguya into Chakra Elixirs in one fell swoop...
Compared to handling it himself, having Uchiha Madara, Uchiha Izuna, and others handle it was undoubtedly more hassle-free for him!
Ideally, these people would fight to the death, completely exhausting their Chakra, allowing Isshiki to reap the harvest with the stance of a mantis stalking a cicada, unaware of the oriole behind; that would be most perfect!
Isshiki gazed at these people with great interest...
The three Uchihas, none of whom are ordinary Mangekyo users, with his current power not in Wedge state, would be in doubt about victory if pitted against any one of them.
"This one called Uchiha Madara, awakening Rinnegan with a mortal's body, this lowly place in the Ninja World is indeed interesting... Was it that woman's son who meddled?"
Isshiki glanced at Uchiha Izuna, showing little interest in this intellect figure, but when he scrutinized Uchiha Obito, his eyes lit up!
This boy is different!
On Uchiha Obito, Isshiki detected an aura reminiscent of Kaguya, and it was exceptionally pure!
Within Uchiha Obito's body, there's a not insignificant share of Kaguya's Chakra...
"This kid's ocular power... No wonder it's so formidable, it's that woman's backup plan, right?"
Isshiki greedily stared at Uchiha Obito's flesh, and if Aomi wasn't the optimal choice, Isshiki would've considered using Obito as a vessel replacement...
Uchiha Obito, nurtured by Zetsu, seemed like a delectable cake in Isshiki's eyes, making him crave to devour it in one gulp...
"No, I need to stabilize first... Vessel replacement is significant, with a long cooldown, I've already locked in on Kaguya, who would restore me to peak strength, why settle for something lesser?"
Isshiki steadied his inner self, yet his gaze remained fixed on Uchiha Obito, unwilling to avert it.
Isshiki has secretly cultivated in the Ninja World for a millennium to select a new vessel for himself...
Simply because his initial injuries were too severe, with almost all his power lost, and fearing the Six Paths Sage's countermeasures, progress was slow...
Until recently.
Isshiki realized he need not cultivate on his own!
Kaguya's backup Uchiha Obito, the Six Paths Sage's backup Uchiha Madara, just these mutually calculating chess pieces from Kaguya's family, are enough for Isshiki to maneuver to great profit!
Yet just when Isshiki discovered this issue, an absurdly formidable mortal dragged Kaguya out from the moon!
Even Isshiki, who always held humans in disdain, felt an earnest sentiment bubbling in his heart—"The grand stage of the Ninja World, if you're alive, just join it!"
In this layer upon layer of scheming...
Uchiha Madara, Uchiha Izuna, Zetsu, and Uchiha Obito, Isshiki...
All believed themselves to be the puppeteer behind the scenes, hiding at the peak of the Ninja World, overlooking the entire world's situation!
A war revolving around Aomi, propelled and participated by various parties, was inevitably about to erupt...
The Zetsu lurking in Uchiha Obito's body wasn't aware that at this moment.
The man who even Kaguya feared immensely, was greedily eyeing Uchiha Obito's body, mistakenly attributing the power Zetsu gave Uchiha Obito as Kaguya's backup...
"Wait for me to rescue you, I won't let you fall victim to those unfilial sons Hamura and Hagoromo, or that guy's clutches!"
Zetsu made a solemn assurance in his heart, then gently mumbled:
"This time, I've brought a helper, his name is Uchiha Obito, he's a good person..."
And in another part of the Ninja World.
Dispatched to Konoha was Pakura, referred by Isshiki as the female ninja who refused war with Konoha and always stirred trouble internally in the Hidden Sand...
Because Senju Tobirama was busy researching the Dragon Vein, unwilling to conflict with these Hidden Villages to save Aomi, he had already rejected it when Rasa sent a letter volunteering captives.
Yet Isshiki still manipulated Rasa to send Pakura over...
Only altering the words, changing it to have Pakura seek forgiveness from Konoha, aligning with Pakura's wish to avoid war with Konoha.
"Lady Pakura, once you cross this mountain, you'll reach Konoha, make sure to strive for peace for our Hidden Sand!"
The Hidden Sand Jonin said with a pained expression: "Uchiha Aomi is really terrifying... Thanks to your persuasion, the Fourth Kazekage Rasa finally reversed his decision, no longer contemplating war!"
Pakura patted his shoulder, moving forward, softly stating:
"I know everyone dislikes war... But just hearing intelligence from who knows where, to arbitrarily believe Uchiha Aomi truly sealed himself? That's ridiculous..."
"Don't forget, initially, Uchiha Aomi feigned weakness, even with his formidable personal strength, possessing so many new ninja tools and powerful ninjas, still pretended to offer a peace agreement with us..."
"I suspect this is another probe from Uchiha Aomi! If we really take the initiative to attack again, we'll lose public favor, and Konoha won't hold any reputation concerns, enabling them to violently annex us, dissipating the last bit of unity in the Hidden Sand Village like the fierce winds of the Land of Wind..."
Pakura said to the Hidden Sand Jonin, suddenly widening her eyes!
A sharp blade stabbed through Pakura's back...
The Hidden Sand Jonin sneered, saying: "Cowardly before the battle, ninjas like you who only think of surrender, who don't even dare fight or resist, are already mentally from Konoha!"
"Regardless if Uchiha Aomi is truly dead, this is the last chance for the Hidden Sand Village!"
"Have you forgotten our dead fellow ninjas' hatred? The Fourth Kazekage intended to use you as a tool to probe Konoha, but didn't expect Konoha to reject even a gift-wrapped Kage-level assassination opportunity..."
"That alone shows something suspicious about them! And you, this useless tool, might as well die!"
The Hidden Sand Jonin swiftly retreated, and in the canyon beside them, a flurry of shurikens instantly engulfed Pakura's form...
Pakura, the former Scorch Release Master, fell pathetically at the hands of her allies.
The Hidden Sand Jonin gave one last glance to Pakura, who seemingly lost her vitality, warily glanced in the direction of Konoha behind him, and called his companions to retreat swiftly.
Pakura, lying on the ground, struggled with immense sorrow, discovering not a bit of strength in her body...
As her consciousness slowly faded away, a figure appeared before Pakura.
"No wonder... no wonder a ninja from the Hidden Sand Village would make sure to deliver a finishing blow even with such grievous wound..."
Pakura, enduring the pain that penetrated deep into the marrow of her back, forcibly raised her head to see who gave her the last blow.
But at that glance, Pakura froze completely.
She saw the man who had once seemed like a demon on the battlefield, looking down with eyes full of compassion...
"U-Uchiha Aomi!" Pakura called out in despair: "You're not dead after all!"