Chapter 48: Black Zetsu: Is This World Going Mad?
Orochimaru's mood wasn't particularly wonderful right now.
He had already suffered setbacks twice at the hands of the Konoha Anbu, especially the second time when he was mysteriously attacked by a Mysterious Person!
He had almost forgotten the last time he was so unlucky.
During this time, he had been recuperating and constantly investigating what that so-called 'Asura' Chakra really was.
As luck would have it, Danzo came to bother him again, and what annoyed him even more was that people from Konoha had actually come again!
"And they even brought that guy Jiraiya along..."
Orochimaru was truly fed up with Jiraiya. This guy spent all day shouting about 'bonds' and was determined to bring him back to Konoha.
Over the years, Jiraiya had destroyed countless laboratories of his, and now he was jumping right in front of him?
"You really are here."
However, just as Orochimaru's forehead was throbbing with irritation, Jiraiya spoke.
"Orochimaru, stop being so stubborn and come back to Konoha with me!"
"..."
Orochimaru was so angry he laughed. He licked his lips and mocked disdainfully.
"I really don't know why you always like to impose your own ideas on others, acting as if you're always right."
"Because you are wrong!"
Jiraiya stared at Orochimaru and spoke in a low voice.
"Abandoning the Village and everyone, along with those things you've done... even if I have to break your legs, I will bring you back to Konoha!"
"You and your ideas are both utterly boring..."
Orochimaru clearly didn't want to waste words with Jiraiya. His gaze sharpened, and in the next instant, he attacked without hesitation.
"Jiraiya!"
"Orochimaru!"
Jiraiya also immediately rushed forward. Although he felt Orochimaru's temper was a bit short today...
...he had finally caught him, and he wasn't going to let it go!
Boom—
The clash between Jiraiya and Orochimaru erupted in a fierce roar.
The waves of air forced Hyuga Makoto, Kakashi, and the others back. However, they also noticed a small-scale swarm of Puppets appearing in the sky.
And above these Puppets, black Iron Sand was swirling!
"I didn't expect to run into you all again."
Sasori's voice rang out from within the Puppets. His red-haired figure was protected by the Puppets, and his gaze was fixed intently on Kakashi.
"Especially you, Kakashi..."
Sasori's mood was also very poor. Last time, not only had he failed to kill Kakashi...
...but a Mysterious Person's intervention had caused him to lose a massive number of Puppets!
During this time, he had been repairing and trying everything to replace his Puppets.
But that quantity wasn't so easy to replenish.
However, looking at Kakashi and the others, a cruel glint flashed in his eyes.
"It's not bad to run into you now. I'll just use you all to make my Puppets!"
"Watch out!"
Kakashi shouted a low warning as he saw the rain of iron coming from the sky, but Hyuga Makoto had already stepped forward.
"Rotation!"
The Chakra inside him surged, and in an instant, a powerful vortex churned the battlefield in front of them.
The Senbon made of Iron Sand were almost instantly deflected away!
"Hmph, it's that Hyuga brat again..."
Sasori's brow twitched. It was this Hyuga Makoto who had prevented him from killing Kakashi last time!
But he didn't dwell on it, instead turning his gaze toward the silent Biwa Jūzō.
"I'll leave this guy to you. Any problem?"
"Since I'm here, I naturally won't just stand by."
Biwa Jūzō nodded indifferently. He slowly drew the Executioners Blade from his back and began to gather Chakra.
During the Third Ninja World War, Konoha and the Hidden Mist fought so fiercely in the Land of Whirlpools that they were practically knocking each other's brains out.
And at that time, the Hyuga Clan was in the Land of Whirlpools; otherwise, the Hidden Mist wouldn't have been able to get their hands on that Byakugan!
Biwa Jūzō had quite a bit of experience dealing with the Hyuga.
"This organization really is a den of hidden dragons and crouching tigers..."
Kakashi also noticed Biwa Jūzō, and his frown deepened.
"Biwa Jūzō, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist... just how many more people are they hiding?"
"No matter how many, let's just be careful."
Hyuga Makoto stopped for a moment and chuckled softly.
"By the way, Captain, don't forget what I told you last time."
"..."
Kakashi was speechless. How could Hyuga Makoto still make jokes at a time like this?
In the next instant, they leapt up.
Sasori's Puppets rushed toward them again, and Biwa Jūzō also targeted Hyuga Makoto!
Buzz—
The piercing hum echoed through the forest as Hyuga Makoto flipped backward to avoid the blade.
He raised his head and looked over at Kakashi's side; Sasori was already controlling his Puppets to engage Kakashi, Yamato, and Uchiha Itachi.
Jiraiya and Orochimaru were also trading blows, and Biwa Jūzō was rushing toward him again!
Besides them, he also spotted Uchiha Obito and Black Zetsu.
"This situation isn't too bad..."
Hyuga Makoto whispered to himself. The next moment, he saw Biwa Jūzō swing the Executioners Blade.
The Executioners Blade spun rapidly through the air toward his flank, while Biwa Jūzō quickly formed hand signs.
"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique."
A roaring water dragon surged toward Hyuga Makoto from another direction, while Biwa Jūzō rushed in from the front.
Biwa Jūzō truly lived up to his name as one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen; in the blink of an eye, Hyuga Makoto was being attacked from three sides!
"A decent tactic."
Yet, facing such an onslaught, Hyuga Makoto appeared perfectly calm.
"From the looks of it, you're stronger than that Ao, but..."
"Ao?"
Biwa Jūzō frowned at the name; that was an 'old friend' of his.
But he didn't have time to think much more because he sensed something was off about this Hyuga brat!
Buzz—
Accompanied by a surge of powerful Chakra, he was shocked to see strange black cursed seals appearing on the Hyuga Anbu's arm!
These cursed seals extended from Hyuga Makoto's arm, seemingly spreading to the face hidden behind his mask.
As these seals appeared, a Chakra so powerful it made Biwa Jūzō suffocate erupted!
"Your tactic doesn't seem to be working that well."
A cold voice rang out, and in the next instant, Biwa Jūzō saw his Executioners Blade being swatted away by Hyuga Makoto with a single hand.
What's more, his blade actually snapped in two mid-air!
Not only that, but Hyuga Makoto also slightly raised his other hand.
With a slight tremor of Chakra, the roaring water dragon shattered into pieces in that very instant!
"How is this possible?"
Biwa Jūzō's pupils shrank. This was the first time he had ever seen something so absurd!
What made his breathing even more ragged was that the Chakra on Hyuga Makoto seemed to still be increasing.
That eerie power made even him feel a chill down his spine!
Most fatally, Hyuga Makoto's gaze was now locked onto him.
In an instant, that ghost-like figure moved silently.
His vision blurred for a moment, and Hyuga Makoto was already in front of him.
A fist brimming with massive Chakra was already hurtling toward him!
"Damn it..."
Biwa Jūzō's face turned pale as he frantically pushed his Chakra, roaring inwardly.
"Is this really a Hyuga?"
Boom—
A massive boom echoed through the forest, and the earth seemed to tremble slightly.
Visible shockwaves rippled out along with billowing dust, knocking down many of the surrounding trees!
"That Hyuga brat?"
Hidden within his space, Uchiha Obito's gaze involuntarily drifted toward Hyuga Makoto again.
"What's going on with this guy? And what are those cursed seals on him?"
He frowned, his mind racing to figure it out.
But he didn't notice at all that Black Zetsu beside him had his eyes wide open, and his mouth was even trembling slightly!
"Has this world... gone mad?"
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