"Before this, I felt a sense of confusion within my heart—after all, Ōtsutsuki Genshiki was far too terrifying."
Black Zetsu did not speak, but Obito slowly began to describe his feelings.
That previous sensation had indeed been very strange. He thought of Rin's encouragement from the past—and his current sense of helplessness.
Then, just at that moment, the power within him had erupted, making him feel as though Rin had secretly lent him a helping hand.
That she wished for him not to lose his way—that she wished for him to continue creating a peaceful world.
However, he did not say any of this aloud. He merely buried it deep within his heart and continued speaking.
"And that confusion brought about a kind of disappointment and pain—and when those emotions reached their extreme, a surge of power suddenly burst forth within me."
'Extreme emotion… a power outburst?'
Black Zetsu was completely baffled. Did you awaken another Mangekyō or something?
Wasn't this kind of power eruption precisely what occurred during a Mangekyō awakening?
'Could it be… that it triggered the power of White Zetsu?'
Black Zetsu stared silently at Obito for a moment, then couldn't help but consider that possibility.
Obito truly was a special case, after all—his body contained an enormous amount of White Zetsu's cells.
The fusion of these two forces, in some sense, could indeed complete the Power of All Creation.
'Could it be that Obito has awakened the Power of All Creation?'
Although the idea sounded absurd, Black Zetsu could find no other explanation. He could only think along those lines.
After all, even the injuries on Obito's body had fully healed—a condition seen only on Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara!
"What kind of power can you use now?"
After some hesitation, Black Zetsu couldn't help but ask. His question also drew the curious gazes of Orochimaru and Nagato.
Obito did not conceal it. A massive surge of blue chakra immediately radiated from his body!
In the blink of an eye, that chakra formed skeletal ribs—and then once more condensed, weaving together like networks of blood vessels.
The streaks continued to converge, and muscle fibers and lines instantly covered over them—a giant had already taken form!
"Susanoo?"
Black Zetsu, Nagato, and Orochimaru immediately recognized what this technique was.
Moreover, Obito's Susanoo had not stopped; the chakra within his body was still erupting continuously.
The Susanoo let out a furious roar, and under the force of Obito's ocular power and chakra, this Susanoo grew a pair of legs, towering upward like a giant!
"Not enough—it's still far from enough!"
With a loud shout, an even more immense surge of chakra burst upward from Obito's body, and that colossal Susanoo once again began to transform.
The Susanoo became a giant hundreds of meters tall; armor appeared over its exterior, a pair of enormous wings unfolded from its back, and the mask of a black tengu manifested upon its face.
"Fix!"
As Obito's chakra solidified, the Susanoo instantly froze in place!
That gigantic Susanoo—over 200 m in height—was so awe-inspiring to behold, its overwhelming power so intense, and its destructive aura so terrifying that Black Zetsu and the others were utterly astonished.
"To think Susanoo could be activated to such a degree?"
Black Zetsu fell silent for a moment. He now truly believed that Obito had awakened the Power of All Creation—otherwise, how could this guy possibly have opened a Susanoo of such magnitude?
'But still… this is fine.'
After a long pause, Black Zetsu sighed.
Although he couldn't make sense of what exactly had happened, overall, it was a good thing.
With power like this, their future actions could proceed with far greater ease.
'Of course, it does add some unknown complications—but that's tolerable. Compared to Kitagawa Gen and Ōtsutsuki Genshiki…'
Watching as Obito slowly released his Susanoo, Black Zetsu couldn't help but sigh again.
Compared to those two, Obito really wasn't troublesome at all.
As Obito walked over, Black Zetsu finally spoke.
"It seems your Mangekyō has likely activated the Power of All Creation. Though you possess only half a body, with this level of strength, it's indeed suitable to begin the mission."
"The Power of All Creation, huh…"
Obito also understood what that power was. After glancing once at Nagato, he said nothing further and merely nodded.
"It's indeed time to begin. We delayed so long because of those two calamities—Kitagawa Gen and Ōtsutsuki Genshiki—but now things are different."
"So then, what do you intend to do?"
Orochimaru licked his lips, his curiosity piqued by the sudden eruption of Obito's power.
What intrigued him most was how far this power could reach—could it be on par with Uchiha Madara's?
But since it wasn't something he could directly ask, he simply inquired, "Your goal is still the Tailed Beasts, isn't it? The Nine-Tails in Konoha won't be easy to handle."
"Hmph. The Nine-Tails' jinchūriki knows the Flying Thunder God—it truly is a nuisance."
Obito gave a cold snort. Nagato raised a brow, sensing that Obito's demeanor had somehow changed.
"As for the Nine-Tails, we have other ways to compensate. I've already been making preparations for that—no need to worry."
Fortunately, Black Zetsu interjected at that moment. Glancing around at everyone, he said, "The Gold and Silver Brothers of Kumogakure once entered the Nine-Tails' stomach. They devoured its flesh and blood—that allowed them to use the Nine-Tails' chakra."
"So, our targets are Kumogakure and Iwagakure?"
Nagato withdrew his gaze and asked curiously.
"And the One-Tail—we don't seem to have its chakra either."
"The issue of the One-Tail is also easy to resolve. We can try launching a surprise attack—after all, we have Sasori."
After thinking for a moment, Black Zetsu gave his answer.
"If that doesn't work, we can exhume the corpse of the previous One-Tail jinchūriki. That way, we can still obtain the One-Tail's chakra. Though…"
Of course, it couldn't all just be chakra, otherwise even he would start worrying about whether the Ten-Tails could function properly.
"Then it's decided. If possible, resurrect the previous jinchūriki through Edo Tensei as well."
Nagato pondered briefly, then made the final decision with a firm pat of his hand.
"However, before that, we must capture as many complete Tailed Beasts as possible—otherwise, I'm afraid the Ten-Tails won't be able to operate at full power."
"That's fine. It's a good chance for me to stretch my limbs."
Obito cast a glance at Nagato. In the end, he didn't object, because he truly couldn't wait any longer!
After encountering so many obstacles, the fact that he had endured until now was entirely thanks to his unyielding will.
Now, at last, he possessed power of his own—he had finally "taken a step forward." Naturally, he no longer wished to sit idly by.
And he believed that with this kind of power, there was no Tailed Beast he couldn't handle.
Even if…
'Even Kitagawa Gen wouldn't be impossible!'
Kitagawa Gen was undeniably strong—he had seen firsthand how Kitagawa Gen had beaten Nagato senseless—but Obito felt that if it were him instead, things would be different.
After all, with Susanoo's absolute defense on his side, he was certain he could withstand it!
"All right. When the time comes, I'll handle the group assignments and the operations."
Black Zetsu shot a glance at Obito. He worried the man might be getting overconfident, but in the end, he said nothing.
"Besides that, I think we need to add some stronger members to our ranks."
"Stronger members?"
At Black Zetsu's words, both Obito and Nagato frowned, while Orochimaru only smiled faintly without speaking.
"You mean… Uchiha Madara?"
Obito seemed to realize what he was implying, and his brow furrowed deeply.
"Is that really necessary—reviving him now?"
"It's just Edo Tensei. And at this stage, we really do need someone more powerful."
Black Zetsu spoke directly. Although he didn't want to tell Obito the truth, it was still better to make things clear at this point.
"Moreover, since he's also a Uchiha, he can offer you much more guidance. With both of your powers aligned, you'll be able to achieve far greater things."
"Is that so?"
Obito pondered for a moment, then finally nodded.
"Fine. Do as you see fit. Summoning him isn't that big of a deal anyway."
Although Obito felt some resistance inside, he ultimately did not object. The current him was terrifyingly strong—
He had no reason to worry so much. Even if Uchiha Madara appeared—so what?
'Edo Tensei isn't true resurrection. Gaining more of his experience can only be beneficial—and besides…'
He could feel that the power within his body had yet to be fully assimilated. He would eventually grow even stronger!
Uchiha Madara—so what of it?
...
"The Ten-Tails' husk… it's actually here."
Meanwhile, in a place unseen by them, Isshiki's breathing had grown somewhat weak—but his gaze remained fixed upon everything before him.
"It seems their goal is to awaken this Ten-Tails. Interesting… that actually saves me some effort."
He did not lack a Ten-Tails of his own, but having another one would hardly be a bad thing.
What drew his attention most now was Obito's condition—but to his relief, this fellow was performing quite well.
"The conversion went smoothly. The moment the Kāma was implanted, the power was already activated?"
Isshiki thought to himself in silence. This Obito seemed even better than he had expected.
"The body has undergone some modification—but such modifications have done me a great favor. They'll save me quite a bit of trouble."
Isshiki took a deep breath. He could already feel that his lifespan was nearing its end.
Yet, at this moment, he felt completely at ease. He was certain that Obito would not bring him pain the way Jigen had.
In the future, he would be able to use Obito's body to return fully to his peak state!
"It's just a pity… this power isn't yours—it's mine."
"You have no right to awaken such power. However…"
"I'll let you enjoy it for now—after all, you won't have the chance later!"
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