Chapter 169: Ch.169 Hidden Leaf Cannot Be Trusted!
Inside a dark cave.
Zetsu emerged from the ground and approached Obito. "They failed to capture the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki; this time, they only managed to catch the Two-Tails Jinchuriki."
Obito's face darkened.
Although the original plan was for him to handle the Eight-Tails and for Nagato to capture the Two-Tails, the actual situation was different. He had to face both the Fourth Raikage and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, two highly synchronized Kage-level opponents, while Nagato only had to contend with the Two-Tails. Obito's side was considerably more challenging.
Under these circumstances, Nagato should've set aside his reservations and helped with the Eight-Tails capture first.
Realizing that clashing with Nagato now was unwise, Obito swallowed his frustration and asked Zetsu, "What was that beam of light that defeated Moryo?"
Zetsu shrugged, indicating he was unsure. "At the time, the beam felt like it had the Eight-Tails' chakra, but the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki shouldn't have that kind of power. If he did, the Third Shinobi World War would've had a different outcome."
"Nagato still refuses to admit that he has the Two-Tails Jinchuriki. It seems his hostility toward us is stronger than we thought," Obito remarked.
Zetsu also felt a sense of helplessness.
He had initially seen Nagato as nothing more than a puppet on strings. Yet, after recent events, he realized this puppet might have intentions of taking control.
After a moment's silence, Obito asked, "How much longer until Moryo can be revived?"