Chapter 775

Members of the Akatsuki organization gradually appeared, soon surrounding Black Zetsu.

Black Zetsu's face remained expressionless as he slowly melted into a pool of soft mud, attempting to sink into the earth.

"Shinra Tensei."

Pain immediately activated his ability, but it was too late.

"Damn! He got away again!"

"Leader, what should we do now? All four Tailed Beasts have been stolen by Black Zetsu," Kido asked.

"What do you think, Konan?" Changmen also felt lost; being betrayed by a member of his own organization was truly unpleasant.

"Let's just maintain Amegakure, protect the smiles of the people of Rain Country, and never let them endure the pain we've suffered. I think that's enough—Miyabi would be happy too."

"Alright, there's nothing else we can do now. I'm tired. I'm leaving Akatsuki and Amegakure in your hands for now." After speaking, Pain levitated into the air and vanished into the endless rain.

Nearby, Obito Uchiha, wearing his mask, wanted to say something but found no suitable words; finally, he merely raised his hand, then slowly let it fall.

"It seems I can't rely on Akatsuki anymore. Collecting the Tailed Beasts must be my own task. I can feel Black Zetsu is under the control of the Sharingan—who did this?" Obito's gaze briefly swept over Sasuke Uchiha.

"It can't be him—I know the full extent of both his eyes. If not him, then who?" The place with the most Uchiha was Land of Waves; Obito felt he needed to investigate there.

He didn't notice that when he withdrew his gaze, Sasuke Uchiha gave him a cold look.

I have a feeling this guy is planning something against his brother. Akatsuki probably won't cause trouble soon—I need to keep a close eye on him.

In a secluded villa far from Amegakure.

Black Zetsu knelt obediently before Danzō, who was furiously writing something.

"Hmm, good. Once this guide to the brothels of Rain Country is finished, there's nothing left for this old man here. It's time to move on—Tang Zhiguo might be a good place. The Root needs hot spring waters to thrive."

"Come, Black Zetsu. The Tailed Beast is sealed here for now—no one will find it."

Black Zetsu's eyes were filled with resistance, yet his body obediently rose and followed behind Danzō.

Even Black Zetsu could not resist the power of Tsukuyomi Infinite, especially since Danzō occasionally activated it on him.

Danzō had truly been letting himself go lately—he felt a joy he had never known before. Though he still loved Konoha, he believed he deserved to enjoy himself.

Danzō had never been the type to sacrifice himself for the village; this was clear since the time of the Second Hokage.

Whenever something he refused to abandon arose, Danzō would promptly abandon Konoha's affairs.

He felt he had already done Konoha a great service by eliminating Akatsuki as a major threat; using Root's annual training budget for a vacation was perfectly reasonable.

As for what to do with Root's ninja, he planned to think about it after finishing his review of Tang Zhiguo.

Although Black Zetsu was controlled by Danzō's Tsukuyomi Infinite, he still retained his final shred of reason and had not fully submitted to it.

He was, after all, the embodiment of Kaguya's will—a uniquely special existence.

Ordinary people might not resist Tsukuyomi Infinite's power, but Black Zetsu still guarded his final secret.

Even if he died, Black Zetsu would never betray his mother's secret—he had never told Danzō anything about Kaguya.

Danzō merely regarded Black Zetsu as an Akatsuki member with maximum reconnaissance capability.

Land of Waves.

The people of Land of Waves now deeply take pride in being from Land of Waves; if anyone asks why it's called Land of Waves, the answer will surely be: because our leader is Lin Cheng!

Lin Cheng gave the name "Land of Waves" a new meaning.

At the Land of Waves Ninja Academy, first-year students were taking their end-of-term ninja assessment.

"Use your strongest attack on the chakra strength tester—it's a brand-new product our principal, President Lin Cheng, personally paid for from Kō Company. Go all out!"

A ninja academy teacher explained the exam rules to his students.

"Teacher, teacher, I'll go first!" A lively little boy jumped up and raised his hand.

"Alright, Sajirō, you're up. Use your taijutsu—it's designed to withstand taijutsu damage."

"Yes, teacher! I'm coming!"

"Genin, Level Three!" The machine, struck by the boy's knee strike, emitted a cold mechanical male voice.

"Good, next!" The ninja academy teacher began arranging students to test one by one.

"Uchiha Huzhu!"

Satania did not use her pistol, for she felt it would be like cheating—she would prove herself with the Uchiha clan's fire release technique.

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique."

Before the flames had fully died out, the machine's voice sounded: "Chūnin, Level Three!"