Naruto: Uchiha Youngjo's Konoha Spring

Chapter 282 Afei: The White Zetsu Squad salutes Black Zetsu Kakashi.

Abi's sudden move caught Uchiha Touko off guard. Of course, he knew that Kuro was not loyal, after all, Uchiha Touko understood the principle that loyalty and filial piety are difficult to reconcile since ancient times.

However, Tobi running over to tell him that Blackie was disloyal still made it hard for Uchiha Toko to keep his composure.

However, Uchiha Touko frowned imperceptibly and asked, "Who is Black Zetsu?"

"Reporting to Lord Douguang, Black Zetsu is the guy who has been deceiving you by claiming to be the will of Indra, the ancestor of the Uchiha clan!" Abi said.

"What?" Uchiha Touko pretended to have just learned of this. "You mean, he's been lying to me all along?"

“Yes, Lord Douguang,” Afei said.

"And what about you?" Uchiha Touko squinted at Tobi. "Since he betrayed me, why did you come to tell me this?"

"That's because, of course, in my heart, Lord Douguang is the only sun!" Afei said with a fanatical expression. "Not just me, almost all the White Zetsu think so! Before, we were controlled by that Black Zetsu guy, but now we no longer need to obey his orders."

"How did you manage to bypass that guy's control?" Uchiha Touko asked.

"Lord Douguang, the existence of us White Zetsu is for the great Eye of the Moon plan. Before, Black Zetsu was of one mind with us, so even if we wanted to pledge our loyalty to you directly, we couldn't bypass him. But now that he has betrayed the Eye of the Moon plan, we can pledge our loyalty to you directly," Afei said with a grin.

"I see." Uchiha Touko nodded. After hearing what Tobi said, Uchiha Touko finally understood the relationship between Black Zetsu and White Zetsu. As a product of the God Tree, the underlying logic of White Zetsu at the moment of its birth was to continue the Infinite Tsukuyomi and create more White Zetsu.

As a backup plan temporarily left behind by Kaguya before she was sealed, if Black Zetsu's goal was to complete the Infinite Tsukuyomi, he could naturally use White Zetsu's underlying logic to control White Zetsu. However, now that Black Zetsu no longer wants to carry out the Infinite Tsukuyomi, White Zetsu can naturally choose another leader who insists on the Infinite Tsukuyomi to serve.

"Lord Dou Guang, should we take control of that traitor Hei Jue?" A Fei suggested at this moment.

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Touko fell into deep thought, then shook his head helplessly and said, "Although he lied to me, he has also given me many benefits over the years of cooperation, so..."

Uchiha Touko's lips moved slightly, and he continued, "If it's going to rain, it's going to rain; if a mother wants to remarry, then forget it."

"Lord Touko, you are truly too merciful!" Tobi exclaimed with deep emotion upon hearing Touko's words, then added, "However, we White Zetsu absolutely cannot allow someone who betrayed you to continue to roam free! Leave him to us!"

"Hey, whatever you want!" Uchiha Touko waved his hand.

After hearing this, Afei also disappeared underground.

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On the other side, Sasuke and Black Zetsu also temporarily reached a "cooperation". Sasuke agreed to use Black Zetsu's identity to steal the Impure World Reincarnation technique from the Scroll of Seals, while Black Zetsu gave Sasuke a Sharingan secret technique, Izanami, which he had stolen from the Uchiha clan's heritage.

After Sasuke obtained the ninjutsu, he went straight back to train.

After separating from Uchiha Touko, Tobi arrived at a secret White Zetsu base in the Land of Lightning and summoned all the nearby White Zetsu.

After hundreds of White Zetsu gathered at the stronghold, Afei arrived at the center of the stronghold and began his speech.

"Brothers, I have some good news for you all: Lord Dou Guang has accepted our allegiance!" Afei said passionately.

The next moment, the audience erupted in cheers.

“But! That despicable Black Jue actually betrayed Lord Dou Guang. Although the merciful Lord Dou Guang does not intend to pursue this guy’s betrayal, are we just going to watch him continue to live freely?” A Fei said.

"No!" the surrounding White Zetsu shouted in unison.

“Very good,” Afei nodded in satisfaction. “We must personally take down the traitor who betrayed Lord Dou Guang, so that Lord Dou Guang can truly see our loyalty!”

“But, Fei, if we do this, it will be considered a coup by Black Zetsu!” At this moment, a White Zetsu spoke up.

Upon hearing this, Afei glanced at the White Zetsu with satisfaction. This young comrade was quite perceptive. Then, Afei solemnly surveyed the surrounding White Zetsu and slowly spoke as if his mouth held absolute authority:
"If it fails, it's a coup; if it succeeds, it's a revolution!" Afei said passionately.

“Tell me, everyone, all these years we’ve risked our lives for Black Zetsu! But what have we gotten in return? Black Zetsu only treats us as disposable waste! How can we accomplish the great Eye of the Moon plan with such insects? But what about Lord Dou Guang? Lord Dou Guang has given each and every one of us respect! In his eyes, we are all his most cherished subordinates!” A Fei said.

"Now, Black Zetsu has betrayed the great Eye of the Moon Plan and Lord Dou Guang! Therefore, we absolutely cannot forgive him!" A Fei said. "I believe that in the future, Lord Dou Guang will surely lead us White Zetsu to rebuild the glory of the Eye of the Moon! We White Zetsu will also be able to bask in this glory! And I, A Fei, will not enjoy this glory alone!"

As soon as A-Fei finished speaking, the White Zetsu present erupted in enthusiastic cheers. However, a few White Zetsu looked at A-Fei with eyes full of jealousy and hatred.

That guy is a real jerk! He stole our chance to speak!

After Ah Fei finished reciting his lines, a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.

"So, what should we do?" At this moment, a white Zetsu looked at A Fei and asked.

"Tomorrow, we'll take advantage of the opportunity to report to Black Zetsu on the recent movements of the Land of Lightning, then seize him and hand him over to Lord Dou Guang!" Afei said.

“But they’ve now colluded with Lord Dou Guang’s disciple, the reincarnation of Indra in this generation. With our strength alone, it’ll probably be difficult to capture that guy,” a White Zetsu said.

"Hmm, that is a problem. So we can't delay; we must finish this quickly," Afei said. "Tomorrow, I'll go ask Lord Dou Guang for help. If Lord Dou Guang grants us some power, then we can take down that insect immediately!"

"Then let's do it this way. Soon, we White Zetsu will be reborn!" At this moment, a White Zetsu spoke up.

...The next day, Tobi found Uchiha Touko and told him about his plan.

After thinking for a while, Uchiha Touko provided Tobi with several scientific ninja tools developed by the Konoha Ninja Tool Research Institute that contained sealing techniques. At the same time, he also used the transcription technique to imprint a one-minute duration of the Eighty-Day Calamity God's eye technique on Tobi's body to ensure that he could be captured successfully.

After his falling out with Uchiha Touko that day, Black Zetsu retreated to his lair for safety.

This is Black Zetsu's exclusive "information hub"—a secret chamber made up of huge, pulsating black root tumors. It is the nerve center where Black Zetsu weaves his thousand-year-old conspiracy and controls countless White Zetsu puppets. Even Madara Uchiha didn't know about this place back then; it was his last safe haven.

After Black Zetsu issued the order to each White Zetsu to assemble via the information hub, he began to wait patiently.

Soon, one White Zetsu after another emerged from the ground, and A-Fei was among them.

"The situation has changed. All the missions that Uchiha Touko assigned to you are temporarily suspended," Black Zetsu said after seeing that the core members of White Zetsu had arrived.

However, what responded to him was a ball of chakra that exploded without warning. After the ball of light exploded under Black Zetsu's feet, it instantly transformed into several complex sealing techniques that enveloped Black Zetsu.

"Ah Fei?" Black Duke turned around in disbelief, looking at the person who had made the move.

Ignoring Black Zetsu's incredulous gaze, Afei simply waved his hand, and dozens of White Zetsu's core members stood at attention behind Black Zetsu, who was entangled in sealing techniques.

"White Zetsu! Attention!" Afei suddenly shouted, startling Black Zetsu.

"Salute to Black Zetsu Kakashi!" Afei said with a serious expression.

"Loyalty! Sincerity!" All the white Zetsu in the shop immediately stood at attention and saluted.

"The ceremony is complete!" Afei lowered his hand with satisfaction, then looked at Black Zetsu.

"Damn it! Fei! What are you doing? Are you planning to betray me, betray the people who created you?" Black Zetsu roared angrily upon seeing this.

"Hmm?" Upon seeing this, Afei's face also flashed with displeasure, and he corrected him, "Lord Black Zetsu, you should say now, Captain Afei, you seem to be very busy tonight."

"You..." Hei Jue was speechless with anger, not knowing what to say for a moment.

However, Ah Fei came again at this time.

"White Zetsu! Salute to Black Zetsu Kakashi!"

The White Zetsu, who had just lowered their hands, raised them again in salute, shouting, "Loyalty! Sincerity!"

"The ceremony is complete!" After saluting, Afei looked at Black Zetsu with an expectant expression.

Black Zetsu finally understood what A-Fei was up to, but clearly, he had no interest in playing this role-playing game with A-Fei. So, he immediately roared, "A-Fei, are you betraying me?"

"Lord Black Zetsu, isn't it you who betrayed the Eye of the Moon Plan?" After his two performances went unanswered, Afei's face showed a hint of displeasure as he looked at Black Zetsu and said, "Since you don't want to continue the Eye of the Moon Plan, then we should naturally pledge our loyalty to those who uphold it."

"Damn it, have you all been brainwashed by Uchiha Touko? Why? Just because he plays these role-playing games with you every time?" Black Zetsu roared in exasperation.

"I won't allow you to talk about Lord Dou Guang like that!" At this moment, a White Zetsu suddenly rushed out from beside A Fei, grabbed the Black Zetsu who was bound by the sealing technique, and started punching and kicking him.

"Old man, although you have lived for a thousand years, Lord Dou Guang is now the successor and implementer of the Eye of the Moon Plan. You are just a traitor! Traitor! If you dare to disrespect Lord Dou Guang again, I will cut you into pieces and throw you into the Nanhe River to feed the fish!" the White Jue said indignantly.

"Stop!" At this moment, another White Zetsu stepped forward to stop the White Zetsu who had just attacked. "How could you do this? If you do this, who will dare to approach Lord Dou Guang? Is the Hokage Building some kind of underworld headquarters?"

Afei stared dumbfounded at the two White Zetsu singing in unison. After a while, an angry expression appeared on his face.

Damn it! In just a short while, his scenes were stolen!
"Ahem!" A-Fei coughed twice, stopping the two White Zetsu who were engrossed in their performance, and walked up to the Black Zetsu, speaking softly:

"Lord Black Zetsu..." Afei deliberately dragged out the word "Lord," his tone filled with obvious sarcasm, "You have been planning for a thousand years, hiding behind the scenes and controlling everything, treating everyone, including us 'creations,' as pawns on your chessboard."

He took another small step forward, and the invisible pressure caused the Black Zetsu's body, which was attached to the root tumor, to involuntarily tense up and retreat, and the black tentacles curled up slightly.

"But what about it? For thousands of years, although you have been working hard for the Eye of the Moon Project, the great Infinite Tsukuyomi is still far away, and countless White Zetsu among us have sacrificed themselves in your repeated failed schemes."

"Now..." Afei's voice suddenly rose, carrying a declarative and resolute tone, "It's your turn! Only Lord Douguang can lead us to complete the great Eye of the Moon Project and activate Infinite Tsukuyomi!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the elite White Zetsu behind him seemed to receive a silent command and instantly sprang into action! Several incredibly tough white mycelial ropes shot out from different angles like venomous snakes, precisely wrapping around the Black Zetsu's body.

Several elite White Zetsu rushed forward, their hands transforming into hard white wooden structures, covered with runes that imprisoned chakra, as they fiercely grabbed at Black Zetsu's smooth black body.

"Damn it! You lowly creations! Have you forgotten who created you! Now is absolutely not the time to activate the Infinite Tsukuyomi! Those extraterrestrials will kill you and your mother together!" Black Zetsu roared hysterically, his body twisting and struggling wildly, trying to split off or merge into the shadows to escape. He unleashed a burst of intense black chakra, attempting to break free of his restraints.

But this time, the elite White Zetsu who besieged him were clearly well-prepared.

Their power was more concentrated than ever before, their movements were perfectly coordinated, and more importantly, the spores emanating from their bodies carried perfect sealing runes. When those tough white mycelial ropes came into contact with Black Zetsu's chakra, they were not corroded, but instead bound even tighter as if they were alive, greedily absorbing the power of resistance.

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(End of this chapter)