Chapter 213: Obito's Undead Fighting Spirit!
"Don't run! You bastard!"
Obito froze for a moment before reacting, but his speed was nowhere near Suigetsu's!
"Black Zetsu, is there any way to stop him?"
As he continued the chase, Obito suddenly realized that he simply couldn't catch up.
With no other choice, he placed his hopes on Black Zetsu, hoping it could intercept Suigetsu ahead.
However, Black Zetsu simply shook its head and said,
"Sorry, my dear Obito, but there's nothing I can do to stop him.
If I show myself, he could probably cut me down in an instant, don't you think?"
Appearing beside Obito, Black Zetsu chuckled, then changed the topic,
"But while I can't stop him, there is someone up ahead who's even more powerful than me!"
Hearing this, Obito turned to Black Zetsu in confusion. Someone more powerful than Black Zetsu?
Well, wasn't that obvious?
Just how strong could Black Zetsu be?
Aside from its impressive escape abilities, it had no real combat power to speak of.
Obito's forehead twitched with irritation.
Black Zetsu, realizing that it had misspoken, quickly corrected itself:
"No, no, I misspoke! I meant someone even stronger than you!"
This time, Obito's expression darkened even further.
What the hell did that mean? Stronger than him?
He was an elite Kage-level shinobi—one of the strongest among them!
If he wanted to, becoming Hokage wasn't out of the question.
At this thought, Obito's mood suddenly sank.
Years ago, his goal had been to become a Hokage-like figure.
But after that incident, he had lost faith in Konoha.
Lost faith in his comrades.
Now, he trusted no one.
Even his alliance with Black Zetsu was nothing more than a temporary convenience.
"Oh? Judging by your expression, little Obito doesn't believe me?"
Black Zetsu grinned, bending slightly as it spoke.
This only made Obito's mood worse.
Who was it talking about?
Someone he knew?
Someone Kage-level?
Someone stronger than him?
What a joke.
Only Madara Uchiha fit that description—
Wait, no…
If it was Minato Namikaze, then it wasn't impossible.
Obito had to admit, his former sensei was terrifyingly powerful.
Back then, Minato had nearly killed him, despite knowing nothing about Kamui.
If not for his newborn son, Minato might have finished the job.
"You mean Minato Namikaze?"
Obito asked, unwilling to believe it was Madara.
After all, Madara had just been killed, right?
"How could it be Minato Namikaze? I'm talking about Uchiha Madara! Lord Madara himself!"
Black Zetsu's voice brimmed with excitement.
If he could get Obito to join forces with Madara again, the Tailed Beast hunt would be much faster!
However, upon hearing this, Obito froze—then asked,
"Didn't Uchiha Madara die? Is he back through Edo Tensei?"
His expression grew serious.
To be honest, the idea of fighting Madara unsettled him.
That man was simply too strong.
Not someone that could be measured by normal shinobi standards.
And now that Obito planned to break away and work independently, the last thing he wanted was to cross paths with Madara again.
"Forget it. Let's go home."
Obito said with clear irritation.
There was no way he was dealing with Madara.
"Then how about we go after the One-Tail?"
Suddenly, Obito turned back and suggested.
He wasn't about to face Madara—
But the One-Tail? That, he could handle.
However, Black Zetsu's next words instantly made him drop the idea.
"Ah… Unfortunately, Lord Madara is already there."
"Forget it. We're going home!"
Obito shouted in frustration before vanishing at high speed.
What a joke!
Competing with Madara over the One-Tail?
Did he have a death wish?
There was no need to fight Madara for the Tailed Beasts anyway.
Once all the beasts were gathered and the Ten-Tails was summoned, then he could swoop in and take everything for himself!
At this thought, Obito couldn't help but admire his own brilliance.
Black Zetsu, seeing this, could only shake its head in exasperation and follow.
After all—
Madara was still in his soul form.
Even if he had a Tailed Beast, he couldn't do anything with it.
It seemed Black Zetsu would have to find a way to make Obito stronger.
At this rate, even Kakashi might be able to defeat him.
With a sigh, Black Zetsu quickened its pace, keeping up with Obito…