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-Northern Underground Base of the Land of Frost-
A white figure emerged from the stone wall and stood in the stone chamber.
"Lord Madara, Kaito has once again left from the northern coast of the Land of Frost."
"That place again? It seems the monster's territory must be in that direction," Black Zetsu said urgently. "Can we track his exact whereabouts?"
"No way," White Zetsu shook his head. "They still use that owl to travel through the sky."
"What about the deal between the five major ninja villages and Kaito? Didn't the ninjas do anything?" asked "Obito," sitting nearby.
White Zetsu shook his head. "After the deal, the Raikage and Tsuchikage tried to provoke him, but Kaito summoned a large number of deceased Uchiha clan members, forcing them to retreat."
"Damn it!" Obito slammed the armrest of the stone chair. "That man is becoming harder to deal with!"
"We have no way to handle him now," Black Zetsu's voice was full of malice. "We must collect the Tailed Beasts and complete the Infinite Tsukuyomi while he's in the monster's territory!"
"As long as the Infinite Tsukuyomi is successfully completed, Kaito will be insignificant."
"Are you sure you want the Akatsuki to act in advance?" Obito seemed hesitant. "Nagato won't agree."
"The situation is urgent; we must act now!" Black Zetsu looked sinisterly at Obito. "You go inform Nagato. I'm sure he will understand the threat posed by Kaito."
"I understand," Obito stood up. "I will explain the situation to Nagato, but I can't guarantee he will act early."
"Obito!" Black Zetsu's voice was cold. "Don't think I don't know about your little schemes!"
"What are you talking about?" Obito met his gaze without guilt.
"I know exactly what you did to Nagato's body when you treated him!" Black Zetsu looked at him furiously.
"You want me to use the curse mark on his heart to force him?" Obito showed a mocking look.
"As long as he obeys, it's fine," Black Zetsu said. "Since you tampered with him, there's no need to pretend to question me now."
"Hahaha..." Obito laughed wildly, then sneered, "If that's the case, why didn't Uchiha Madara use such a roundabout method on him?"
He clutched his chest and said bitterly, "Why not do it directly like he did to me!"
"Obito! Don't forget you and Lord Madara share the same goal!" Black Zetsu looked sinisterly at Obito.
"Ugh..." Obito clutched his chest in pain.
"Be obedient, Obito," Black Zetsu's tone softened. "Remember, if we succeed, you can be with Rin forever."
"Don't... mention Rin... from your mouth... you monster!"
Sweat dripped from Obito's forehead as he glared at Black Zetsu with bloodshot eyes.
"Alright, you should go notify Nagato."
Black Zetsu stopped activating the curse mark.
"...I understand."
Obito put on his spiral mask, looked at Black Zetsu with a murderous eye, and said, "Don't mention Rin again to anger me!"
The space vortex began to swirl, and Obito's figure gradually vanished.
Soon after, several White Zetsu emerged through the stone wall and approached Black Zetsu.
"Obito seems to be getting more disobedient."
"Indeed, more disobedient."
"Such a bad child."
"Hehe..."
"Enough!" Black Zetsu interrupted their idle chatter. "Don't worry, as long as that guy is obsessed with his goals, he can only cooperate with us."
"That's right!"
"That girl Rin!"
"Obito's heartbroken, poor thing!"
"What if Obito stops liking Rin?"
"Impossible!"
"By the way, what does liking feel like?"
"Like eating?"
"..."
Black Zetsu waved his hand. "Continue monitoring the northern coast of the Land of Frost!"
Then he turned into a pool of black water and merged into the ground.
...
-Amegakure-
Obito emerged from the space vortex and landed on the highest building in the village.
"What is it?" Pain, sitting on a giant statue's head, did not turn to look at Obito.
Obito spoke directly, with a commanding tone.
"Uchiha Kaito has left the ninja world. We must take this opportunity to act in advance."
"Do not attempt to command a god!" Pain said unmoved. "We are merely partners!"
Obito said sternly, "Nagato, don't forget what's in your heart."
"God is omnipotent," Pain turned, his translucent, inorganic purple eyes staring at Obito. "You have lost your leverage."
"Impossible!" Obito's body emitted strong killing intent as he formed hand seals to activate the curse mark. "You think hiding makes you safe, Nagato?"
"Useless," Pain stood up, looking down at Obito. "God's power is not what it used to be, even Uchiha Kaito can no longer shake it. You better recognize your place, Obito."
"Call me Madara!" Obito roared.
Pain jumped down from the statue, standing beside Obito, and looked at him. "Do not try to challenge the dignity of a god again."
With that, he walked into a dark corridor, his figure gradually disappearing into the darkness.
"Damn it!"
Obito turned, glaring hatefully at his indifferent back.
After a while, he released his hands, stopped activating the curse mark, and his figure once again merged into the space vortex.
...
"Are you alright, Nagato?" In a dimly lit secret room, Konan tightly held Nagato's hand, looking at him worriedly.
"I'm fine, it's over now," a sweaty Nagato said weakly. "Fortunately, last time Obito used Wood Release cells to repair my body, my constitution is now several times stronger than before."
"But your heart..."
A crystal tear fell from Konan's eye.
"As expected, the curse mark's effect has significantly weakened," Nagato comforted her. "I've found a solution and will soon get rid of it. Don't show any abnormality in front of Obito, we cannot let others know our weakness."
"I believe in you, Nagato, you can do it," Konan nodded vigorously.
Nagato closed his eyes slightly. "Thank you, Konan. Please keep an eye on the Akatsuki members, in case Obito tries to recruit them."
"I understand, I will watch them," Konan said calmly. "Don't worry."
"Just wait," Nagato whispered. "Once I complete my previous plans, both Obito and Kaito will be annihilated under the might of a god."