Using a key, Rin opened the door and entered the room. She was about to turn on the light when she suddenly saw a figure sitting on the sofa, startling her so much that she almost screamed.
"Who's there?"
"Rin, it's me."
Hearing Obito's voice, Rin immediately relaxed and patted her chest, which felt empty.
"Oh, it's you, Obito. You almost scared me to death just now."
Rin didn't ask how Obito got in.
Since her resurrection, Obito had come to see her several times, always appearing and disappearing mysteriously.
After asking Kakashi about Obito, she learned about his Kamui ability, which allowed him to easily pass through the walls of her house and enter.
"Did Kakashi send you back? I heard his voice just now."
"Yeah."
Rin placed her ninja tool bag on the table and sat down next to Obito, looking at him seriously.
"Obito, can't you really come back? Both Kakashi and I are hoping you can return to Konoha."
Obito moved back slightly and said, "Rin, I can't come back."
"You always say you can't come back, but you need to give me a reason."
Obito fell silent.
Did he really need a reason?
He had released the Nine-Tails, causing the deaths of his teacher and his teacher's wife, as well as many Konoha ninjas. Could Konoha truly forgive him for that? If it weren't for the "Eye of the Moon" plan supporting him, he doubted he could forgive himself.
Also, the seal on his heart was still a problem. Until he dealt with that, it would always be a hidden danger.
He knew that without him, Zetsu would definitely find another partner to carry out Madara's plan.
Even if Zetsu used Edo Tensei to revive Madara, he wouldn't be surprised.
After all, Zetsu was Madara's will.
It's because he live for Madara.
Thinking of this, Obito became more determined not to return to Konoha.
One wrong step leads to more wrong steps.
Since he had taken this step, there was no turning back; he could only move forward, going all the way down this path.
"Okay, I won't make it difficult for you."
Seeing Obito remain silent as usual, Rin knew she wouldn't get anything out of him.
She changed the subject and began to ask about Uchiha Madara.
"Obito, do you know where Uchiha Madara is buried?"
"Hmm? Why do you ask that?"
Obito was surprised.
Rin had no connection to Uchiha Madara; why would she ask about him?
"I don't know. This question was asked by the Fifth Hokage and the Third Hokage."
Hearing that these two wanted to know the location of Madara's grave, Obito instinctively frowned.
"Rin, do you know what their purpose is?"
"I don't know the specifics. I just know that the two Hokages seem to need some of Madara's bodily tissue."
"Bodily tissue? What do they want that for? Are they trying to use Impure World Reincarnation to bring Uchiha Madara back to life?"
After saying this, Obito laughed to himself.
In his view, it was simply impossible.
Given Madara's attitude towards Konoha, he would probably betray them the moment he was revived and kill everyone without mercy.
He didn't believe that they could control Uchiha Madara just with Impure World Reincarnation.
"I won't disclose the location of Madara's grave. Only I and Zetsu know it. If I told you, Zetsu would easily notice, and although I'm not afraid of Zetsu, it would still be a hassle."
"I understand."
"Let's do this: the Third Hokage only wants Madara's bodily tissue. In a few days, I'll send you a rib from Madara. That way, it shouldn't be discovered by Zetsu."
"Okay, but you need to be careful too."
After discussing serious matters, the two chatted casually until Rin heard Obito's stomach rumbling.
"Are you hungry? Should I cook you a bowl of noodles?"
Obito felt his face turn red with embarrassment as he nodded and said, "Okay, I haven't eaten your noodles in a long time."
"Then wait a moment, I'll go cook the noodles."
"Alright."
The noodles cooked quickly, but Obito ate slowly.
He really enjoyed being with Rin. As long as he was with her, Obito felt at ease, and all his mental stress turned into peace.
Here, there were no scheming or deceit, just a gentle warmth.
Obito had already made up his mind. Since Rin was alive again, there was no need to carry out the "Eye of the Moon" plan.
However, he still needed to capture the tailed beasts.
First, he wanted to use the tailed beasts to become the Ten-Tails Jinchuuri, removing the curse hidden in his heart.
Second, he wanted to become the strongest in the ninja world. That way, he could ensure Rin's safety and protect her well.
He would never let Rin die in front of him again, not ever!
"Alright, Rin, I finished the noodles. I have to go now. I'll bring you the things in a few days."
"Mm, you take care too."
"Don't worry, Rin. I'm not bragging; in the entire ninja world, as long as I want to escape, no one can stop me."
"Haha, I believe that. The day you escaped right under so many people's noses proves you are the strongest escape master in the ninja world."
"Haha, right?"
Obito thought: Why do I feel like something's off?
"Rin, I'm leaving. See you next time."
"See you next time!"
Obito moved quickly. After leaving Rin's room, he headed straight for Uchiha Madara's burial site.
To prevent his corpse from being disturbed, Uchiha Madara and Zetsu had chosen an extremely remote location for their grave.
If it weren't for the fact that he buried him here with Zetsu, Obito wouldn't have thought that Madara would be buried in this place.
In the original story, when Kabuto showed Obito the reanimated body of Madara, Obito was shocked.
"Madara, don't blame me; I'm just curious about what those Konoha people want with you."
Everyone has a sense of curiosity.
Obito was very curious about why the Konoha needed Madara's body.
What could they possibly want with it, besides using it as material for the Reanimation Jutsu?
This was genuinely intriguing.
Digging into the ground, he opened the coffin lid.
Madara had been dead for many years, and his body had long since decayed, leaving only a skeleton.
Obito casually pulled out one of Madara's ribs and placed it into his Kamui space. Just as he was about to close the coffin lid, Black Zetsu suddenly appeared.
"Obito, what are you doing here?"
Black Zetsu's sudden appearance startled Obito.
However, he didn't show it behind his mask.
He replied coolly, "It's nothing; I just came to see if Madara's corpse had been stolen."
"Stolen?"
"That's right. You know Orochimaru can use the Reanimation Jutsu. If he got Madara's body, revived him, and controlled him, that would be serious trouble."
Black Zetsu looked at Obito deeply and replied, "You're right; the Reanimation Jutsu is indeed a big threat. How about this: let me take care of Madara's body. I promise I won't let Konoha find it."
"Alright. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."
"Okay."
Watching Obito vanish into his Kamui space, Black Zetsu's expression darkened, making his already dark face even gloomier.
Herealized that his plan with Madara was gradually drifting away from the original course.
Obito was becoming harder to control.
"The Reanimation Jutsu, huh? If necessary, I might just use it."
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