Black Zetsu had a terrible headache; his head felt like it was about to explode!
Was it easy for him to save 'Mother'?
After he was born, he was ignorant and knew nothing, stumbling around and plotting for a thousand years before he barely managed to create the Rinnegan and deceive Uchiha Madara, Obito, and Nagato—a bunch of big fools.
It could almost be said that this was the closest he had ever been to success!
But, unexpectedly...
He had busily established the Akatsuki Organization, but before they could truly make a move, Konoha had run into trouble?
Uchiha Jin?
After learning about this guy's life, Black Zetsu was completely stunned.
His personality was completely un-Uchiha; he didn't resemble a descendant of Indra at all, but rather a descendant of the Konoha Nara Clan.
Could it be... that the Uchiha and Nara Clans intermarried in the past?
No—absolutely impossible!
Others might not know these things, but Black Zetsu, who had lived for over a thousand years, could say this with absolute certainty.
The Nara and Uchiha Clans definitely never intermarried!
Then this Uchiha Jin is highly problematic. Normally, a descendant of Indra could not produce someone so intelligent, as Uchiha descendants are influenced by Indra's genes.
This kind of genetic influence is just a matter of degree!
Take Uchiha Izuna, for example: the genetic influence was relatively small, which is why he seemed to have some strategic planning ability. But fundamentally, Uchiha Izuna was still a traditional Uchiha.
And Uchiha Izuna's so-called intelligence was only in terms of combat strategy and calculation. Essentially, Uchiha Izuna was still a very crazy person; once he started fighting, he would become extremely radical, merely suppressing his personality during peacetime.
Uchiha Jin is completely different!
Judging from his life story, it's clear that this guy, like himself, deeply understands the 'Gou' Dao (Way of Caution). He remains extremely calm no matter the situation, reaching a point that could be called ruthless.
This point.
The fact that Root capturing his parents caused him to immediately awaken his Sharingan shows that Uchiha Jin deeply cares about his parents.
But, what then?
Uchiha Jin was able to restrain himself from acting immediately, instead planning silently behind the scenes. Starting from when he joined the Radical Faction, he steadily built up his power step by step, and then found an opportunity to rescue his parents.
To put it in one sentence, it's: I only swing my sword once, but I've been sharpening it for over a decade!
—Sima Yi!
This personality is definitely not Uchiha. Even Izuna, who is known as the smartest person in the Uchiha Clan, absolutely couldn't endure that!
Therefore.
Facing Uchiha Jin, who possesses such a personality, even Black Zetsu felt extremely helpless.
There was nothing he could do!
Their personalities were too similar to his own!
To save his mother, he was able to silently endure for a thousand years, ignoring countless setbacks during that time. Only then did he wait for Uchiha Madara, and only now has he managed to form the Akatsuki Organization powerhouse.
In contrast, the current Uchiha Jin's personality is practically no different from his own!
It is precisely because he understands himself that seeing Uchiha Jin, a mirror image of himself, gives Black Zetsu an increasing headache and leaves him feeling helpless.
Because he knows exactly how difficult it is to deal with an 'Old Silver Coin' like himself!
They might seem timid during peacetime, but when they finally show their fangs, it only proves that their planning is complete and they have enough certainty to kill you outright.
"No, I disagree!"
"Nagato cannot make a move at this stage. If the Rinnegan is exposed, it will easily draw the attention of the entire Ninja World and all Ninja Villages."
"We must wait until the Six-Tails is revived, and most of the Tailed Beasts are collected and sealed into the Gedo Statue. That is when Nagato should truly step forward!"
"Only by completing the collection of the Tailed Beasts in a short time, denying the major Ninja Villages the time to launch a joint siege against us, can we truly realize the Eye of the Moon Plan."
"How about this..."
"I'll go to Konoha first and probe the situation, seeing if I can ambush and kill Uchiha Jin."
"It's best if I succeed, but failure doesn't matter either!"
"Later, Black Zetsu, you take a trip to Nagato. I've spotted a few promising talents here; have Nagato send people to quickly recruit them into the Akatsuki Organization."
"Oh, and one more thing!"
"I just convinced Kisame Hoshigaki to join the Akatsuki Organization, and the person he truly serves is me. He is absolutely one of us."
"He is the nail I hammered into the Akatsuki Organization. Remember to keep an eye on him and make sure nothing happens to him!"
"For now, we will silently increase the strength and foundation of the Akatsuki Organization, and immediately execute the Tailed Beast Capture Plan once the Six-Tails is revived!"
Obito thought for a long time before choosing to give up.
As for that.
Black Zetsu also felt there was no issue, nodded, and immediately left.
After a brief contemplation, Obito instantly activated his Mangekyo.
As the void began to distort, Obito completely entered the Kamui dimension and then headed straight for Konoha.
Clearly.
Even though he knew it would be difficult to destroy the Uchiha Clan and weaken Konoha at this stage, he still wanted to try as much as possible to see if he could find an opportunity to cause some trouble in Konoha.
There was nothing else he could do!
If he couldn't weaken Konoha, it would severely impact the Eye of the Moon Plan!
...Land of Rain, Central Tower.
Secret Chamber.
The emaciated Nagato sat in a chair, various rods stuck into his body, and behind him was the enormous and terrifying Gedo Statue.
Outside the secret chamber, by the door.
Konan and Pain, both dressed in Akatsuki Organization attire, stood casually there, watching the pouring rain.
The view here was decent, overlooking the entire Steel City.
But this monotonous and seemingly eternal heavy rain did not bring the two of them peace; instead, it only brought back memories of hunger, struggle, and Pain.
As if this country was constantly weeping.
Neither of them spoke to the other because they knew each other too well; perhaps, with Yahiko's death, their hearts had completely died.
The two of them seemed alive now, but they were merely numb, perhaps wanting to pursue Yahiko's dream.
Just then.
A soft, mud-like mass surged up from the ground and gradually formed Black Zetsu.
Eerie, chilling, somber, mysterious... Konan and Pain both frowned slightly. Even though this wasn't the first time they had seen him, they still harbored secret caution toward Black Zetsu.
"Did you find Orochimaru?"
Pain spoke, wasting no words.
After all, he never considered Black Zetsu or 'Madara' as comrades, merely choosing to cooperate temporarily for the sake of their ultimate goal.
Furthermore, due to his current power, Pain, who calls himself 'God,' naturally couldn't be bothered to waste words on Black Zetsu.
Maintain a cooperative relationship? There's absolutely no need!
Because—he is God!
Even though he clearly knew that Black Zetsu and 'Madara' were problematic, he had enough confidence to control the situation!