Chapter 67: Black Zetsu's Pain
"A portion of Obito's Yin Release?"
Walking towards the Hyuga Clan with Naruto, Hyuga Makoto's eyes lit up as he looked at his reward!
Last time, he had obtained a portion of Yin Release from Kakashi, which had already given him a relatively clear perception of space.
Even his Tenseigan could clearly see spatial fluctuations!
And this time, that guy had sent over the other half; it was a complete set now...
"I wonder if a pair of 'Kamui eyes' can grant me complete spatial abilities!"
Spatial abilities were standard for the Otsutsuki; even the most unremarkable Ōtsutsuki Kinshiki had the ability of spatial transfer.
Hyuga Makoto also possessed the Otsutsuki bloodline, so he felt he should have no problem!
"And I really have to thank Obito. This guy sent Yin Release and gave me a special gift as well..."
Hyuga Makoto laughed inwardly as he walked. Although he hadn't managed to 'expose' him, that guy was indeed generous!
Last time, he had severed one of Obito's hands, which was still sealed in a scroll and unused. He didn't expect him to send another one over so soon.
This steady stream of materials made Hyuga Makoto very happy!
"Hey, Makoto..."
While Hyuga Makoto was happy, Naruto beside him seemed very conflicted.
"It won't be a problem if I go to your house, right?"
"Huh? What problem?"
Hyuga Makoto's train of thought was interrupted, and he looked at Naruto with amusement.
"You're not worried I'll ask you for rent, are you? But if you're willing to pay, I won't mind."
"..."
Naruto curled his lip. Was that what he meant?
Everything that had just happened made him instinctively realize that the trouble might be caused by him, which made him truly worried.
"Alright, why think so much? Let's go."
Hyuga Makoto knew what Naruto was thinking; he smiled and didn't explain.
Naruto coming to the Hyuga was actually arranged by Hiruzen Sarutobi.
After all, in the eyes of outsiders, the Byakugan was incredibly effective against Kamui...
"By the way, we're going to climb over the wall to get in later."
As they reached the edge of the Hyuga Clan's territory, Hyuga Makoto suddenly stopped and whispered.
"Be quick about it, okay?"
"Huh?"
Naruto's face was full of oddity. He didn't understand why going back to his own home was like being a thief.
"Lord Makoto, you're back?"
However, at that moment, a loud voice suddenly rang out.
A member of the branch house guarding the gate was running towards them excitedly.
And with that shout, countless people opened their doors to peek out, then rushed over in a swarm!
Watching this, Hyuga Makoto's forehead throbbed. This was exactly why he didn't dare stay in the clan compound casually.
These branch house members were all simply too enthusiastic...
But their enthusiasm made Naruto's gaze beside him a bit dazed.
"Is this guy really that popular?"
He had always known that his somewhat jerkish big brother was popular wherever he went.
But he really hadn't expected him to be popular to this extent!
This made little Naruto exceptionally envious; he truly longed for the day he could be like this too.
Suddenly, a strange thought popped into his head.
"Hey, if I'm as much of a jerk as Makoto, would I be popular?"
The more he thought about it, the more he felt he might give it a try...
...
"Damn guy!"
In a forest near the Uchiha compound, along with a distortion in space, Obito stumbled out.
He rubbed his already recovered right arm, but he couldn't help but curse angrily.
At this time, a pitcher plant slowly emerged from beside him, and the white half of the face spoke with a grin.
"Oh my, Obito, I saw it, you know. Your arm seems to have been broken again."
"..."
Obito didn't speak, but just looked over gloomily, seemingly pondering how to take action.
"Shut up, you idiot!"
Black Zetsu noticed Obito's gaze, and though he was annoyed, he had to interrupt the two.
"But Obito, the situation is a bit troublesome this time. You were too careless..."
"How was I supposed to know that group of lunatics would go to the cemetery in the middle of the night!"
Obito was also a bit on edge. Even though he was there too, was the situation the same?
"And that brat from the Hyuga Clan is just too strange..."
Obito really couldn't understand how, after he just showed his face, that brat managed to see through the secrets of the Akatsuki Organization.
Even if it was just a guess, it would have a huge impact on his plan!
Besides that...
"The curse mark on that brat has a big problem."
Obito spoke almost through gritted teeth, his fists clenched tight.
"It not only boosted his strength but even made him unaffected by Kamui's absorption!"
Obito truly racked his brain and couldn't understand. At the moment of Kamui's absorption, anyone should be affected.
Yet Hyuga Makoto was completely fine, and when Obito reached out to touch him, he was in his physical state!
Hyuga Makoto had also launched a fierce attack at that moment without hesitation. If he hadn't reacted quickly, it wouldn't have been just a hand that was lost...
"That curse mark?"
Black Zetsu nodded numbly. He was now further convinced that what was on Hyuga Makoto was likely an 'Ōtsutsuki Secret Technique'!
After all, to resist a spatial power like Kamui, only someone already skilled in space could do it!
As it happened, his mother's clan had turned that power into an instinct...
But even having confirmed this, he couldn't be happy, because Obito had really made the problem bigger this time!
"I'll keep an eye on Hyuga Makoto, but Obito..."
Black Zetsu looked at Obito painfully, his mouth twitching before he spoke.
"We've exposed too much this time. Even if Konoha can't be completely sure, for our plan..."
"I know, this will bring trouble to our plan."
Obito had no idea what Black Zetsu was thinking and nodded indifferently.
"But I have psychological expectations, and I will move forward without hesitation, because what we have to do was never meant to be easy!"
"I..."
Black Zetsu opened his mouth, but before he could speak, Obito continued.
"This world is a Hell; it creates tragedy after tragedy!"
"But..."
"Whether it's me, or Rin, or those who died because of war, we are all tragedies caused by this hellish world."
"..."
"We must break such a Hell, to ensure tragedies never repeat. How could that possibly be a simple task?"
"..."
"After all, we are going to create a new world!"
Obito clenched his fists, his gaze staring deeply into the distance, but at this moment, Black Zetsu's fists also clenched!
Dammit, are we even talking about the same thing?!
Black Zetsu was completely numb. He naturally knew it wasn't simple, otherwise why would he have struggled for a thousand years?
But the current situation was something he hadn't encountered in a thousand years!
Not only was their plan noticed, but they were also short-handed, and most importantly...
"Another of Mother's clansmen has awakened!"
And here you are telling me 'we will move forward without hesitation even if there are difficulties'?
Are you freaking sick?!
"I understand. What do you think we should do?"
In the end, Black Zetsu could only sigh helplessly.
If you want to get by, you just have to accept things as they are...
"Although Konoha has noticed, they can't confirm it yet. We have time."
Obito didn't notice at all that Black Zetsu already wanted to strangle him. He pondered for a moment before speaking.
"And we need to speed up the recruitment of personnel. At the same time, we need to find a way with Uchiha Itachi, after all..."
"If the Uchiha are in chaos, Konoha will also shift its attention?"
Black Zetsu understood Obito's meaning. Even if he was unhappy, he could only nod.
"Indeed, we can't let Konoha keep staring at us!"
The best way to shift a conflict is to create a new one; Black Zetsu could still understand that.
But how to contact Uchiha Itachi was also a difficult problem...
"Oh my? We're still staying here?"
However, while they were thinking, White Zetsu, who hadn't dared to speak, suddenly started laughing.
"Then you'd better be careful, Obito. After all, that Byakugan freak is so scary!"
"..."
Obito tightened his fists, but this time it was his turn to be interrupted before he could speak as White Zetsu continued to laugh.
"Against his Byakugan, you were completely defeated."
"..."
"So, you wouldn't want to truly hate yourself just because you don't have the Byakugan, would you?"
"..."
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