Chapter 393 Black and White Absolute
Chapter 393 Black and White Absolute
Deep underground.
This is the secret lair where Madara Uchiha lingers on in his final days.
The enormous golem, like a withered ancient tree, sat in the center of the cave. Countless thick pipes extended from the golem's back, connecting to the emaciated old man sitting on the stone seat.
Madara Uchiha kept his only remaining Sharingan closed, his chest rising and falling slightly with the aid of the equipment.
"How many days has it been?"
A creature with a bizarre face that was half black and half white slowly rose from the ground. White Zetsu's half-white face was now filled with doubt and unease.
"The Chunin Exams ended a long time ago. Those kids who took the exams are probably already taking on several D-rank missions in the village. Why hasn't that clone I sent to Konoha to monitor Obito returned yet?"
Bai Jue scratched his head, feeling increasingly uneasy.
"Not only did they not return, but their chakra connection was also completely severed. This feels exactly the same as when I was caught stealing from the research institute last time!"
White Zetsu shivered.
"Could it be that we've been tricked by that pervert Orochimaru again?"
"Hmph, you foolish thing."
Black Zetsu's half-face emitted a gloomy, hoarse voice, his tone revealing undisguised contempt.
"Your clones are utterly useless; they can't even gather intelligence in Konoha. If it weren't for your stupidity, would we still be completely unaware of the latest information about Konoha?"
"Hey! How can you blame me? Weren't you there when we got caught in this trap last time?"
White Zetsu immediately retorted, unconvinced, "Besides, Konoha is acting strangely right now, especially with that guy named Nishikawa Tetsu's new district that's covered in barriers. Sending my clone there was a huge risk for me!"
While complaining, Bai Jue secretly rejoiced in his heart.
"Luckily, I was smart this time. I only sent a clone to infiltrate and watch the show while attached to an Iwagakure ninja. If I had gone in person, I probably would have been sliced to pieces by Orochimaru by now. Orochimaru's eyes are terrifying."
"Shut up."
Black Zetsu, too lazy to listen to White Zetsu's nonsense, said in a sinister tone, "Lord Madara's plan has reached a critical moment. Obito's growth rate as a pawn has exceeded expectations, and Konoha's intelligence must not be cut off."
"Immediately create a few more clones to infiltrate Konoha. This time, don't go to heavily fortified areas like the new Konoha district. Just gather intelligence in the outer areas and near the Uchiha clan's territory. Even if you get caught, as long as you can send back some useful information, it will be a worthwhile death."
"I know, I know." White Zetsu waved his hand indifferently. "Anyway, they're all clones. Let Orochimaru cut them if he wants. As long as he doesn't cut my main body, he can do whatever he wants with them."
Just as the two were arguing.
Madara Uchiha, sitting on the stone seat, slowly opened his cloudy eye.
"What's all the noise about?"
Although Madara's voice was old and weak, it still carried an air of authority, instantly silencing White Zetsu and Black Zetsu.
"Lord Madara." Black Zetsu bowed his head respectfully.
"Any news about Konoha?" Madara asked.
"Reporting to Lord Madara," Black Zetsu stepped forward and reported, "White Zetsu's clone that infiltrated Konoha has lost contact, but the ANBU spy we planted in Kirigakure has returned to the Land of Water with the delegation participating in the Chunin Exams."
"We got some information about the Chunin Exams from him."
Black Zetsu paused, his tone becoming somewhat serious.
"Konoha seems to be even stronger than we expected. In this Chunin Exams, which are a joint effort by the five great ninja villages, Konoha's new generation almost completely dominated, taking the top three spots."
"What's even more concerning is that the Hidden Cloud Village sent two Jinchuriki, the Two-Tails and the Eight-Tails, to participate in the competition, but both of them were defeated by Konoha's Genin."
"Oh?"
Upon hearing that the Jinchūriki had been defeated, a glimmer of light finally appeared in Madara's cloudy eyes.
"The vessel for the Two-Tails and the Eight-Tails, defeated by a Konoha genin? When did Tobirama Senju's disciple become capable of training a junior of this caliber?"
"The one who defeated the Two-Tails Jinchuriki was Sasori, the grandson of Elder Chiyo of Sunagakure. He has now joined the Science Research Institute of Konoha. The one who defeated the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki was a genin named Might Guy, but the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki was sealed in a previous match, so he couldn't use the power of a Jinchuriki."
Black Zetsu lowered his voice slightly, with a hint of deliberate emphasis.
"And Obito Uchiha defeated Sasori and Might Guy to win the championship."
"Uchiha Obito..."
Upon hearing the name, Ban's lips curled into a cold smile.
"As expected, it is the bloodline of my Uchiha clan."
"The Chunin Exams are nothing more than a game of make-believe for a bunch of kids. Those battles that rely on rules and arenas can't be considered real fighting at all," Madara commented dismissively.
"but."
Madara's gaze pierced through the dark cavern, as if he could see the Uchiha boy wearing goggles.
"To be able to defeat a Jinchuriki and snatch the championship at such a young age."
"It seems he gained considerable power from that so-called love and bond. This piece is quite good."
Ban closed his eyes contentedly.
The stronger Obito is, the deeper his obsession with love becomes.
Once this love is completely shattered, the hatred and power that erupt from him after he falls into darkness will be purer and more terrifying.
"He is indeed very suitable to be my representative in this world," Madara murmured.
"Lord Madara, there's one more thing."
Black Zetsu interrupted Madara's thoughts.
"The undercover agent also mentioned that Konoha had built a new area called Konoha New District. According to his description, that place was full of all sorts of strange and fantastical things."
"Lights that can emit light without chakra, stairs that can automatically transport people up and down, and all sorts of gadgets called electrical appliances. That undercover agent said that Konoha now gives the impression of being decades ahead of the ninja world."
"Konoha's new district?" Madara frowned.
He scoffed at this so-called technological development.
In his view, in the world of ninjas, any strange or ingenious techniques that are not intended to enhance combat power are a sign of weakness.
"Has the village that Hashirama founded degenerated to the point where all they do is research these pleasure-seeking toys?"
Madara snorted coldly, feeling deep contempt for the current state of Konoha.
"True peace can only be achieved within the Infinite Moonlit River. This false prosperity will vanish in an instant once my plan is activated."
"Keep a close eye on Kirigakure."
Madara gave the order: "Although the Three-Tails has fallen into Konoha's hands, that brat Yagura, the Fourth Mizukage, has removed many of our spies in Kirigakure. The remaining ones must be well hidden, and we cannot lose any information from Kirigakure."
"Yes, Lord Madara," Black and White Zetsu replied respectfully in unison.
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