No one knew how much time passed before Obito seemed a bit impatient; that Sharingan of his was itching to move.
As if some power were gestating, Yakushi Kabuto also averted his gaze at this moment, then spoke in a low voice.
"I think we should calm down. After all, if we make a move in Konohagakure, it is very likely we will both suffer for it; it would be better if you first tell me what you want to do."
"Hmph."
Obito let out a cold snort, and only then spoke indifferently.
"Uchiha Sasuke. I want his information. After all, Uchiha Itachi's body is in Konohagakure's hands."
"Sasuke?"
Yakushi Kabuto was stunned for a moment and asked curiously, "Is it for his Sharingan?"
"Do not ask what you should not ask."
Obito did not answer and continued to look at him coldly.
"I hope you are someone who understands reason, and this alone is enough for me."
Obito had his own thoughts and plans, but since he had come to Konohagakure, it would be rather poor not to do something.
Moreover, even if he wanted to cause trouble for Kitagawa Gen, he would need a suitable reason.
He did not want that guy Kitagawa Gen to sense anything!
"Information on Uchiha Sasuke?"
Yakushi Kabuto's expression grew a bit odd, and after a long moment he nodded slightly.
"If it is only this, then I can provide it to you, but you will need to wait a little."
"Fine."
Obito nodded very calmly; he did not expect Yakushi Kabuto could satisfy his request all at once.
Waiting a little was not a big deal, since he also had things he needed to prepare.
"At most I will give you 1 week. After 1 week—"
As he spoke, his figure began to blur, and the space around them began to twist.
"If I do not get what I want, then you had better be careful!"
As his words fell, Obito's figure had already vanished from where he stood, leaving only Yakushi Kabuto gently adjusting his glasses.
A gentle breeze blew, and Yakushi Kabuto suddenly let out a quiet laugh.
"What an idiot. Someone's already learned about your little scheme…"
...
"Uchiha Obito has set his sights on Sasuke?"
Under the hazy moonlight, Kitagawa Gen sat at home, and an inexplicable look flickered across his face.
Ino and Naruto had already left; Kitagawa Gen had originally wanted to see them off, but in the end, he was forced to stay home.
There was no need to worry about Naruto, and Ino had also politely declined.
"Senpai has worked so hard for so long; you should take more rest."
Given such a situation, Kitagawa Gen did not insist. Besides, he had indeed planned to rest properly for a while.
"I have to say, Ino really has talent when it comes to cooking. The taste isn't any worse than those restaurants in the village."
As Kitagawa Gen was still thinking about that, he unexpectedly received the information Yakushi Kabuto had passed along.
It left him momentarily stunned, because he hadn't expected that Obito fellow to be so active.
"Was I too lenient when I struck him down?"
That was the first reason that came to Kitagawa Gen's mind—but when he thought again, it didn't seem quite right.
After all, Obito had been beaten so miserably by him; even his Complete Body Susanoo had been shattered by a single kick.
"Moreover, his current target is Sasuke… or perhaps he has other intentions?"
Obito's sudden appearance this time was indeed somewhat strange. Even if that guy was foolish, he shouldn't be stupid enough to provoke him again.
What Obito should have been doing first was secretly gathering all the chakra of the Tailed Beasts to see if he could revive the Ten Tails.
Only by doing that would he have even the slightest bit of hope.
"According to that line of thought, his coming here this time is probably not of his own will."
Kitagawa Gen stood up and walked to the window. His gaze turned toward the sky as his mind swiftly analyzed.
"Isshiki, huh… could it be that he really took the bait?"
Kitagawa Gen had indeed carried out a "scam" against Isshiki; as for whether that man had fallen for it, he hadn't been too certain.
But now, with Obito suddenly surfacing, it seemed that Isshiki really had "taken the hook."
"Well now, this is… rather interesting."
Kitagawa Gen rubbed his chin; for him, Isshiki "taking the bait" was absolutely a good thing.
Since he intended to drain Isshiki clean anyway, getting some benefits in advance was inevitable. He wasn't even planning to let go of the "White Kāma" Isshiki had left behind!
"But judging from the relationship between Obito and me right now, Obito is probably coming to pick a fight with me. Is he trying to use me to help him free the 'Kāma'?"
Kitagawa Gen continued thinking, and very quickly he had more or less guessed Isshiki's and Obito's intentions.
"As for how Isshiki tricked Obito, he probably used 'Evolution' as the excuse. And Obito is using Sasuke to divert attention?"
Of course, it couldn't be ruled out that Obito really had taken a liking to Sasuke's eyes.
But in his view, the highest probability was still aligned with his own speculation—and that made his thoughts become lively.
"This is definitely no bad thing."
Kitagawa Gen's power was growing stronger and stronger, and he was increasingly eager for the power that belonged to the Ōtsutsuki.
Whether for his God Tree Source or for himself, none of it would be a bad thing.
Have Isshiki undergo "decompression" as quickly as possible, while at the same time controlling the pace of that man's "decompression."
Kitagawa Gen could shear wool while also using him to strengthen himself—truly a "win–win."
"Moreover, I didn't have Ame-no-Minaka before. That means the eruption of my chakra had already been transmitted outward long ago, so…"
So, those true "people of the heavens" were likely not far from arriving in the Shinobi World.
Since even Ōtsutsuki Isshiki had surfaced ahead of time, the others investigating him—though farther away—would also be able to sense it.
At this very moment, they might already be rushing toward the Shinobi World at full speed, and perhaps before long someone would descend.
"That really is something to look forward to."
Kitagawa Gen naturally "welcomed" their arrival. After all, those fellows were all excellent "materials."
"Even if I still cannot absorb their energy now, their arrival can accelerate my growth."
Ōtsutsuki Kaguya was so wary of those so-called "people of the heavens," but for Kitagawa Gen, they were not quite the same.
And Kitagawa Gen was also pondering something. His gaze lifted slightly toward the moon.
"Ōtsutsuki Kaguya… how should I deal with her?"
Kaguya had devoured the Fruit; she was an existence that was, in the truest sense, "undying."
Although her combat awareness was extremely weak—one could even say she lacked combat technique altogether—
It could not be denied that her "stats" were incredibly high!
But Ōtsutsuki Kaguya was exceedingly proud. Being sealed away by her 2 sons—who could say what she truly thought in her heart?
Furthermore, she really had unleashed the Infinite Tsukuyomi specifically to deal with those Ōtsutsuki. As for her attitude toward other living beings, that could not be easily determined either.
"And also, I don't know what the Sage of Six Paths and his younger brother are thinking."
Kitagawa Gen rubbed his chin. Strictly speaking, this Ōtsutsuki Kaguya was a natural ally.
But too many messy factors made the situation difficult to judge.
"Perhaps…"
After thinking for a long time, a strange thought suddenly surfaced in Kitagawa Gen's mind.
"Wouldn't this allow me to make better judgments?"
Once that thought emerged, Kitagawa Gen's mind became even livelier.
Especially now—if he wanted to meet her, it did not seem to be a difficult matter at all!
While Kitagawa Gen was thinking, Uchiha Obito had already quietly arrived in the Land of Water.
Feeling the dense mist around him, he experienced a sensation as if a lifetime had passed.
"Back then, it was here that Kitagawa Gen drove me away."
The painful memory surged into his mind, making Obito's fists clench!
"Forget it. Don't think too much. I should first find the location of the other Evolution-walker Rin guided me to."
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