"I can only keep pushing you to train, hoping to make you stronger, so that you can protect yourself when faced with a crisis."
"But Uchiha Madara still exploited the Ninja World War, manipulating the mid-level Hidden Rock ninjas to inform Onoki of your name, so the Third Tsuchikage would come to assassinate you..."
Only then did Uchiha Obito understand.
Why, why would he, a mere Uchiha ninja, be personally hunted by the Tsuchikage!
And at that moment.
Uchiha Obito remembered that Aomi did not want him to participate in the Chunin Exams, and even when he participated, it was Might Duy who shone brightly while appearing to prevent Obito from acting.
"Aomi..." In front of Black Zetsu, Uchiha Obito murmured: "You even considered such a layer for me..."
Although Uchiha Madara forcibly controlled using Genjutsu, it was still likely unavoidable.
But the comprehensive consideration from Aomi made Uchiha Obito feel increasingly profound...
Listening to Obito mutter Aomi's name, Black Zetsu felt a buzzing in its head.
It really didn't want to hear that name that should not be mentioned, as if those two words had magic power, draining chakra when called...
And indeed, Aomi's status in Obito's heart was unshakeable!
Although Black Zetsu was extremely displeased, it had to admit that if it opposed Aomi later...
It would be all harm and no benefit!
So it could only fabricate a new story, assuming Aomi was a good person.
"But actually, Uchiha Madara didn't anticipate Onoki's strong determination, that he would personally attack..."
Black Zetsu said slowly: "He, old as he is, dared not act openly, fearing discovery, but I, with the special body created by Mayfly Jutsu and Gedo Statue, endured the Dust Release for you..."
"I originally intended to take you to Aomi, but then Uchiha Madara controlled me, had me bring you here for healing, and buried a talisman deep in your heart as a backup plan against you."
"And afterward, Uchiha Madara manipulated me to be attacked by the Ninja Alliance Army, precisely timing to let you see the awakening of Mangekyo Sharingan, thereby joining his ranks in madness."
These words were all true, though they omitted mentioning Aomi.
Uchiha Obito stared blankly at Black Zetsu, unsure what he was thinking.
"But Uchiha Madara didn't foresee that, implanted with Uchiha bloodline and combined with Gedo Statue and Yin Yang Release power, I awakened Mangekyo Sharingan because of the emotions felt seeing you sad!"
Black Zetsu shook its head again: "No, perhaps it shouldn't be called Mangekyo Sharingan, but rather a special chakra born of emotion, which silently freed me from Uchiha Madara's ocular power restraint..."
"Until today, I finally found the chance to see you and tell you everything, Obito."
Uchiha Obito took a deep breath, staring at Black Zetsu's humanoid shell, slowly saying: "Rin... I don't know how to face you now, I'm very confused..."
"Obito, are you willing to accept my jutsu?"
Black Zetsu suddenly knelt down, bowing to the ground: "It's my insignificant redemption!"
Uchiha Obito instantly shed confusion, hurriedly helping Black Zetsu up: "Rin, Rin, don't be like this!"
"Obito, relax your mind, I need to enter your body..."
Black Zetsu said bluntly: "Please trust me, I will give you all my power..."
Seeing Obito hesitate, seemingly uninterested even in power, Black Zetsu could only add: "You still need to help Aomi!"
Only then did Obito's eyes shine with urgency, saying: "What's wrong with Aomi?"
And Black Zetsu merely lowered its head: "Accept my power, and I'll tell you..."
Uchiha Obito pondered for a moment, nodding.
Actually, it didn't matter anymore...
He had confirmed that Black Zetsu was Rin, and after being deceived by his beloved once, his heart was like shattered glass, hard to mend...
Sacrificing for him was false!
Though daily warmth was true...
But saying so, even if Black Zetsu was willing to turn against him, in the end, it still deceived him!
Yet Uchiha Obito was also confident that if Black Zetsu was Rin, it couldn't harm him...
Confused Uchiha Obito now only wanted to know what troubles Aomi faced, which might be the meaning of his life.
As for Black Zetsu or Rin.
For a moment, Uchiha Obito hadn't figured out how to face this complex relationship and person.
Even...
Uchiha Obito somewhat hoped Black Zetsu would deceive him again, enter his body trying to control him...
That way, he could tell himself—Black Zetsu isn't Rin!
When Black Zetsu transformed into a black mud-like substance, resembling possession of Nagato, adhered to Uchiha Obito...
Uchiha Obito relaxed his mind, signaling Black Zetsu to proceed.
Anyway, his heart harbored a talisman, as Black Zetsu told him...
No need for deception; he had been unconscious for so long, even White Zetsu limbs were installed by Uchiha Madara, having a talisman was normal.
Black Zetsu slowly entered Obito's body, like a Tailed Beast and Jinchuriki, dwelling within his body and mind.
And in the next moment...
Uchiha Obito first felt a release in his heart.