Obito Uchiha directly expressed his desire to ally with Hikaku, seeking revenge against the entire Shinobi World and creating a world they wished for.
Obito began explaining the Moon's Eye Plan (Tsukuyomi no Kyūgan) to Hikaku.
After hearing Obito's entire plan, her first reaction was that it was insane.
Yet after the shock wore off, she found the world he described strangely appealing.
A true world without deception—no war, no suffering, only peace and happiness.
In that world, she would see her late parents again.
This deeply moved her.
Seeing the expression on Hikaku's face, Obito understood—he had convinced her.
He stepped forward, reaching out his hand as he extended the invitation once more: "Join me. Take revenge against this wretched Shinobi World that has brought us despair. Bring pain to this world... then create the ideal world we've always dreamed of!"
Hikaku looked at the hand Obito extended. She took a slight breath and slowly raised her own hand, placing it in his.
Underneath his mask, Obito's lips curled into a smile.
With this girl's addition, his forces would experience a qualitative leap.
Obito asked, "What is your name?"
Finally, Hikaku spoke again: "Uchiha… Hikaku."
Obito removed his mask—but this time revealing his true face as himself: "Let me properly introduce myself. I'm Obito Uchiha. But right now, I operate in the Shinobi World using Madara Uchiha's name."
Hikaku slightly frowned.
She'd heard of Madara Uchiha before.
Back when she served the Uchiha Clan, it was under Tajima Uchiha, Madara's father. Madara and Izuna were regarded within the clan as legendary geniuses.
Seeing Hikaku's tightly furrowed brows, Obito realized she must have known of Madara.
Back when she served the Uchiha Clan, it was under Tajima Uchiha, Madara's father. Therefore, she likely held hatred toward Madara.
Obito explained to Hikaku, "The Moon's Eye Plan was originally proposed by Madara himself. He too had grown desperate and disgusted with this Shinobi World, hoping to change it through the Moon's Eye Plan. He was different from other Uchiha. That's why I think you don't have any reason to hate him."
Hikaku relaxed her brows slightly and asked, "If that's the case, then I should address you as Madara, right?"
Obito nodded, "Yes, exactly. My real self must stay hidden. Only one person knows who I truly am. Because I recognize you as my comrade, I've chosen to reveal it to you.
I'm currently hiding inside an organization called Akatsuki. Soon, another member of the Uchiha Clan will follow you; he'll be your subordinate.
As for you, you're free to act independently. Your Dojutsu, the Eight Thousand Spears, requires that you mark your targets first, right? From now on, you can start looking for people to mark."
"Then let's go. I'll introduce you to my other two comrades."
Obito Uchiha pulled Hikaku Uchiha out from the coffin.
[Fire Release: Grand Fireball Technique]
Obito gathered chakra in his throat and spat a massive fireball from his mouth, directly blasting apart the rocks.
Zetsu saw two figures emerging from the smoke and smiled.
Those once used as weapons by the Uchiha Clan wouldn't be weak—after all, they were contemporaries of Madara Uchiha.
Yoshihiko Uchiha felt more curiosity instead.
What did someone who lived from the Sengoku Jidai until now look like?
She must be very old, right?
However, when he saw the childlike Hikaku Uchiha, Yoshihiko nearly dropped his jaw.
How could someone who truly survived from the Sengoku Jidai appear so young and small?
Obito Uchiha said to Zetsu and Yoshihiko Uchiha, "This is our new comrade, Hikaku Uchiha. Yoshihiko, you will follow her afterward and obey her commands."
Yoshihiko reluctantly grunted an agreement.
Regardless of whether she really had survived from the Sengoku Jidai or not, being ordered around by a kid wasn't something Yoshihiko Uchiha was willing to accept.
Hikaku Uchiha noticed Yoshihiko's defiance. Without expression, she activated her Mangekyo Sharingan and, drawing upon the small amount of chakra she had gathered earlier, unleashed Tsukuyomi on Yoshihiko Uchiha.
A second later, Yoshihiko Uchiha knelt on the ground, soaked in cold sweat, his hands braced against the floor as he gasped for breath.
In that one second inside the illusion of Tsukuyomi, Yoshihiko endured intense physical and mental suffering.
Even though he had returned to reality, he still felt as if he were suffering the same pain as within the Genjutsu Realm.
Obito Uchiha hadn't expected Hikaku Uchiha to immediately use Tsukuyomi on Yoshihiko Uchiha. It seemed even though Hikaku cooperated with him, she still deeply hated the Uchiha Clan.
Obito Uchiha warned Yoshihiko Uchiha while looking at him, "Don't judge by appearances. From now on, Hikaku's orders are equal to mine."
He then turned toward Hikaku Uchiha and advised, "I think he understands the difference between you now. This kind of thing will happen only once—we are comrades."
At this moment, how could Yoshihiko Uchiha dare underestimate Hikaku Uchiha again? He quickly nodded, saying, "I understand. I will obey Lady Hikaku's orders henceforth!"
Hikaku Uchiha also nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
"Alright, we shall separate here. Hikaku, proceed according to plan. Inform me immediately should any problem arise."
Looking down at the kneeling Yoshihiko Uchiha, Hikaku Uchiha said coldly, "Let's go."
Mustering his remaining strength, Yoshihiko Uchiha hastily stood up and followed behind Hikaku Uchiha.
After watching Hikaku Uchiha and Yoshihiko Uchiha leave, Obito Uchiha asked, "It's done, right?"
Zetsu nodded, "When the wind blew past just now, my spores landed on Hikaku Uchiha's body. I'll monitor her constantly."
Obito Uchiha gazed intently at the direction Hikaku Uchiha and Yoshihiko Uchiha had departed.
Though he had reached an agreement with Hikaku Uchiha, Obito still could not fully trust him. It was essential to monitor Hikaku Uchiha's every move.
He heaved a deep sigh. "Then all that remains is to wait for the Akatsuki Organization to start capturing the Tailed Beasts."
Zetsu glanced at Obito and warned, "Be cautious of the new member who recently joined the Akatsuki Organization, Jigen."
Frowning, Obito asked, "What? Is there something wrong with him?"
Zetsu shook his head. "I can't say for sure either—it's just a strange feeling I have."
"Fine, I understand. I'll keep an eye on him."
[Kamui!] Obito vanished from where he stood, while Zetsu melted into the ground and vanished.
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