Chapter 280: The Divine Tree’s Ruins


    Chapter 280: The Divine Tree''s Ruins


    Before the imposing figure of the Gedo Statue, which had now opened seven and a half eyes and exuded a terrifying aura despite being sealed by chains, Hagoromo Gengetsu faced the silent Sasuke. Without further ado, he handed a sealing scroll to him and said:


    "Inside is Naruto''s body. You handle it."


    Sasuke''s hand trembled as he slowly took the scroll. Hagoromo Gengetsu said nothing more, and Sasuke, after a respectful bow, turned and left. As he watched Sasuke''s departing figure, Hagoromo Gengetsu''s expression remained calm.


    He refrained from mentioning that it was the Great Toad Sage who had killed Naruto. Sasuke, except when it came to Itachi, was generally quite rational. For Naruto to have died, it must have been by someone else''s hand since Naruto wouldn''t have committed suicide, and Hagoromo Gengetsu was too skilled to accidentally kill him. Whoever it was no longer mattered; their fate was already sealed if Hagoromo Gengetsu was present.


    Quickly, Hagoromo Gengetsu''s focus shifted back. Although Sasuke was his subordinate, and many regarded Sasuke as his disciple, Hagoromo Gengetsu, who had no ill will towards Naruto, had brought back Naruto''s body not for any malicious purpose but to give Sasuke closure.


    Hagoromo Gengetsu had no interest in what might transpire between Sasuke and Naruto''s remains. He turned his attention to the Gedo Statue. Compared to when he first encountered it, the statue, now containing the chakra of seven and a half Tailed Beasts, was much stronger. Yet, in Hagoromo Gengetsu''s presence, it stirred no fear.


    "Now, all that''s left is the Two-Tails."


    The sound of rain continued to fall from the sky. Uchiha Obito, still wearing his spiral mask and hiding his appearance, looked up at the sky, letting the rain soak him, lost in thought.


    "Obito."


    Black Zetsu emerged from the ground nearby, speaking to the man beside him. "Good news, Hagoromo Gengetsu agreed to meet you in front of the Gedo Statue."


    Obito''s head dropped slightly, his eyes shining with a fierce light. "Finally, the day has come."


    Black Zetsu also felt a heartfelt emotion. "Yes! I heard Hagoromo Gengetsu has already captured the One-Tails, Eight-Tails, and Nine-Tails. His efficiency is much higher than ours was!"


    After countless efforts over a thousand years to awaken the Rinnegan and create the current situation, the time for his mother''s return had never been closer. But at this critical juncture, caution was paramount. Having lived for a millennium, orchestrating countless plots and facing numerous failures, Black Zetsu knew this well. Therefore, he had no qualms about staying with Obito a little longer and using his plan to probe Hagoromo Gengetsu further.


    Black Zetsu was still uncertain whether to let Hagoromo Gengetsu, who was now present, carry out the Eye of the Moon Plan, or to stick with the more predictable Obito or even Madara.


    Everything would depend on the unfolding events.


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