Sorry, I’m a Spy!

Seeing the giant water ball successfully trap Edo Itachi and Naruto, Black Zetsu cheered excitedly.

"Hurry and leave! I can't hold them for long!"

One of Kisame's clones appeared beside Zetsu, urging him frantically.

Their opponents were a prime Edo Itachi and Sage Mode Naruto!

Even though Kisame had exploited the surprise and the advantage of the water terrain, it was impossible for him to win.

Itachi only needed to throw a few Yasaka no Magatama from his Susano'o, and the entire Daibakusui Shōha would be destroyed.

The time left to escape was probably only a few seconds...

"Ready?!"

Black Zetsu knew the situation was critical and immediately asked White Zetsu on his left.

"Done!"

White Zetsu replied enthusiastically.

Ever since, White Zetsu had separated one of his arms and connected it to Spiral Zetsu attached to Sasuke, transferring chakra.

Spiral Zetsu's chakra might have been exhausted by Sasuke, but the chakra between Zetsus could be interconnected and replenished.

And now, the exhausted Sasuke clearly couldn't suppress Spiral Zetsu's consciousness anymore, so Spiral Zetsu successfully took control of Sasuke's body.

As soon as Spiral Zetsu obtained a little chakra, he could immediately use Fūyō no Jutsu to dive underground, erasing all traces, and easily escape pursuit!

This was the moment Black Zetsu had been waiting for!

And now, White Zetsu had clearly replenished Spiral Zetsu's chakra sufficiently.

"Yes! Finally can take over again... This Sasuke is a real monster! Even Obito couldn't force me—"

"Shut up, hurry up!" Black Zetsu snapped.

He didn't dare to waste a single second, only wanting to take Sasuke away from here immediately.

Spiral Zetsu immediately obeyed, activating Fūyō no Jutsu and taking Sasuke to dive underground.

Black Zetsu and White Zetsu also prepared to escape.

But right at that moment—

"Suiton: Suirō no Jutsu!" (Water Style: Water Prison Technique!)

Kisame's clone suddenly betrayed them, releasing the water prison jutsu!

A water ball with a diameter of three meters instantly formed, enclosing Black Zetsu and White Zetsu inside!

This Suirō no Jutsu might not be very high-level, but its effect was very strong—once trapped, it was almost impossible to escape from within.

And Kisame's skill in water ninjutsu was far above Zabuza's! Just to trap Zetsu for a moment was no problem at all.

Instantly, Black Zetsu and White Zetsu, trapped in the water prison, were shocked, their faces filled with anger.

"Kisame, what are you doing?!"

Kisame's clone continued to pour chakra into the water prison to strengthen its bonds, while smiling innocently:

"Well... Sorry, I'm actually a spy."

The atmosphere instantly froze.

A moment later, White Zetsu raged: "What?! You bastard! You dare to betray Madara-sama?!"

Black Zetsu was very gloomy: "You're siding with Kabuto? What did he promise you? Don't you want to change this false world?!"

Black Zetsu had always been very cautious.

Even though Kisame had returned with a perfect reason, Black Zetsu had never fully trusted him, or rather, he had never trusted any human ninja!

That was why he never approached Kisame alone, never gave Kisame a chance to attack, and always used other Zetsus to convey orders to Kisame.

This was also one of the reasons why he could survive for thousands of years.

Until now...

Until, to save Sasuke...

Until the real Kisame went to hold back Edo Itachi...

Until only Kisame's clone remained, Black Zetsu finally ignored Kisame's threat and allowed this clone to approach...

After all, most of his attention was focused on Itachi and Sasuke.

Who would have thought that this Kisame clone would actually betray them!

And Kisame himself had truly betrayed him!

Black Zetsu was certain that Kisame wasn't being controlled by genjutsu—after all, Black Zetsu was an expert in mental manipulation.

That meant Kisame had actually been persuaded by the enemy to betray them!

But why?

Wasn't he supposed to hate this false world like Obito? Didn't he also yearn for the beautiful world after Infinite Tsukuyomi was realized?

Then, how could he betray them?

"It's a bit complicated, but the main reason is because you lied to everyone! Infinite Tsukuyomi isn't a beautiful world—it will only kill everyone and revive your mother, right?"

"YOU KNOW?!"

Black Zetsu was shocked. This was his deepest secret, a truth even Madara didn't know.

How could Kisame know?

This was absurd!

"No need for explanations. You're a liar who deceived everyone—die with all your questions!"

Kisame wasn't a dream-fulfiller; he didn't have the habit of answering the enemy's questions.

"I won't die! You won't win!"

Black Zetsu growled, then forced himself to take full control of White Zetsu, using all his life energy and chakra to unleash maximum Wood Release!

Instantly, White Zetsu's body swelled rapidly, and dozens of large Sashiki no Kiba (Wooden Spikes) protruded, directly shattering the water prison!

This was just the Suirō no Jutsu from Kisame's clone; its power was limited, not comparable to the original jutsu.

Besides, since being trapped, Black Zetsu had been secretly preparing this attack. Even if it meant sacrificing this White Zetsu, as long as he could escape, it was worth it!

"You lowly creatures, I won't die...!"

Black Zetsu, who had managed to break free, immediately tried to escape, while mocking arrogantly.

But before he could finish speaking—

*SWOOSH!*

A fiery red spirit sword shot out dozens of meters, piercing Black Zetsu's body!

It turned out that the real Kisame had finished pretending and had freed Edo Itachi.

Itachi moved instantly, seizing the golden opportunity when Kisame's clone held back Black Zetsu, and drew the legendary sword, Totsuka no Tsurugi, directly stabbing Black Zetsu!

Instantly, Black Zetsu was terrified, his face filled with horror as he stared at Itachi.

He knew very well the consequences of being pierced by Totsuka no Tsurugi—that is, being sealed forever, inevitably, even for him!

"Kabuto! Don't—we can discuss this again...!"

"I'm not Kabuto."

"Then you...?"

"I've always been Itachi. No one has ever controlled me."

"Impossible! Then who used Edo Tensei on you? You're actually—?!"

Black Zetsu felt a chilling fear. If no one was controlling Itachi, who was the mastermind behind all this?

Sometimes, the unknown was more terrifying than death!

"Don't bother guessing. Goodbye, Black Zetsu..."

Itachi increased the power of Totsuka no Tsurugi, the seal working at maximum capacity. Like a giant vortex, Black Zetsu and White Zetsu, who had already turned into wood, were sucked into the Gourd of Sealing.

"NO...!"