If anyone claimed these Mist Ninja weren't acting, no one would believe them.
A ninja squad of fifty, chasing a Chūnin-level medical ninja, taking half an hour to do so.
Does that even make sense?
Moreover, aside from the four White Zetsu transformed as Shou Mizushima and his squad, there were several other Jonin among them!
"Surrender! You can't escape."
Rin, having fled frantically for half an hour, was gasping for breath. Seeing the Mist Ninja surrounding her, despair rose in her heart.
"Is this where it ends?"
After a moment of despair, Rin's eyes hardened. She pulled out a kunai, vowing silently in her heart.
"I will never harm the village. I absolutely cannot let the Mist Ninja's scheme succeed."
Just then, White Zetsu (Shou Mizushima) pointed at Rin and said:
"Capture her."
"Yes."
Seven or eight Mist Ninja immediately responded, leaping towards Rin.
Suddenly, a kunai landed at Rin's feet, and Veigar's figure appeared.
"Rin, I'm sorry, I'm a bit late."
With the Shinigami Blade in hand, Veigar's figure flickered as he faced the assault of seven or eight Mist Ninja.
Swish!
The cold gleam of the blade flashed.
In an instant, blood splattered across the sky.
Eight Mist Ninja bodies fell heavily to the ground.
Thud, thud, thud, thud...
Before the eight Mist Ninja died, they couldn't even let out a scream.
Veigar stood as if he hadn't moved from Rin's side. Having killed eight Mist Ninja, he offered Rin a reassuring smile.
"Don't worry, I've got this!"
The most anxious one about Veigar's appearance wasn't the Mist Ninja, but Black Zetsu, observing from the shadows.
"How is this possible? Why is this person here?"
Underground, Black Zetsu's already dark face became even darker when he saw Veigar appear.
"Veigar, I..."
Before Rin could finish her sentence, Veigar interrupted her, saying:
"It's alright. I can solve your condition."
The White Zetsu transformed into the four Anbu ninja of Shou Mizushima's squad naturally knew Veigar's strength. While surprised by Veigar's sudden appearance, they simultaneously shouted:
"Attack together! Kill him!"
"That man is Koshima Veigar, the Konoha ninja with a bounty of 180 million Ryo in the underground black market!"
Veigar's head had increased in value again.
It was the Raikage of Kumogakure who added it, an additional fifty million Ryo.
For years now, Veigar had held a rather resounding title in the ninja world.
The most valuable ninja in history.
Attracting countless assassins, samurai, and ninja who flocked to him like vultures.
If Veigar hadn't been strong enough, he would have surely died long ago; he wouldn't have survived until today.
Money tempts the heart.
This saying is absolutely true. If money can't move a jackal, it's certainly because not enough money has been offered; a higher bid is needed.
As for Veigar's allure, there was no need for a higher bid; the money obtained by taking his head had already broken through everyone's mental barriers.
"He's the ninja with the most valuable head?"
"Go! Kill him! We have so many people!"
"Kill! Kill him!"
Fewer than forty Mist Ninja charged at Veigar. As for the White Zetsu transformed into Shou Mizushima and his squad, they turned and fled at that moment. They weren't afraid of dying; rather, they couldn't risk exposing their identities.
Does strength in numbers make a difference?
Veigar looked at the charging Mist Ninja, his expression unchanged.
Just a bunch of chickens and dogs.
The cold gleam of the Shinigami Blade reappeared, like the clear light of a cold moon.
Ittō-ryū: Phantom Dance.
Fast, a speed beyond extreme.
With Teleportation Jutsu combined with Veigar's speed, he seemed to be performing a deadly dance. With every step, he would claim a vibrant life.
With Rin at the center, warm blood constantly sprayed around her, drenching the afterimages Veigar left behind.
Perhaps this shouldn't be called "Phantom Dance," but rather "Phantom Blood Dance," or "Dance of Death."
Bodies fell one after another, and Rin watched with wide, shocked eyes.
"So strong!"
Veigar's strength deeply moved Rin.
"I must report to Madara; the plan has encountered an unexpected development."
Black Zetsu, hidden underground, thought this to himself and quickly slipped away.
"Veigar, you..."
Rin, just about to approach Veigar, found her body suddenly unable to move, standing rigidly in place.
The jutsu formula Madara had placed on her had reached its activation time.
Originally, this jutsu formula left on Rin by Madara was meant for Obito to personally witness Rin's death at the hands of the Mist Ninja when he arrived. However, now that all the surrounding Mist Ninja were dead, Rin was naturally no longer in danger.
Meanwhile, Obito, who was on his way, suddenly heard White Zetsu speak:
"Obito, you don't need to save your beloved little girl anymore; she's already been saved."
Obito, whose face had been filled with worry, now showed an astonished expression. He let out a huge sigh of relief and asked:
"Who is it?"
"Who saved Rin?"
White Zetsu, attached to Obito Uchiha's body, said:
"It's Veigar, Koshima Veigar, actually!"
"We can go back now."
Neither Madar, nor Black Zetsu and White Zetsu, wanted Obito to meet Veigar and the others at this time.
Obito had to become completely corrupted before reappearing.
However, Obito was unaware of this.
"Veigar, so it was Veigar?"
Hearing that Rin was saved by Veigar, Obito smiled even more brightly.
Since Kakashi hadn't saved Rin, he didn't have to worry about Rin being taken from him.
At this point, Obito sped up, rushing towards Rin's location.
"Obito, there's no need to rescue anyone; let's hurry back!"
White Zetsu urged, feeling somewhat anxious.
However, Obito wasn't listening. He only wanted to see Rin now.
"No, I want to see Rin! I want to tell her that I'm alive!"
However, the next second.
Obito's body stood rigidly on a tree branch; he had lost control of his body.
"W-What's happening?"
White Zetsu, attached to him, now revealed half of its upper body and said with a smile:
"I did it!"
"Madara-sama's order was for you to rescue her. Now that she doesn't need rescuing, you naturally have to return."
Instantly, flames of anger erupted in Obito's eyes. He glared at the White Zetsu on his body and roared:
"Let me go! I need to see Rin!"
At the same time, Obito desperately tried to regain control of his body from White Zetsu.
However, half of his current body was composed of White Zetsu's substance, making it not so simple to regain control.
"No can do!"
"We have to follow Madara-sama's orders. If there's no one to rescue, we must return."
White Zetsu continued to speak with a smile, completely unfazed by Obito's rage.
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