Chapter 73: Dark Deals Made In The Shadows 02

Chapter 73: Dark Deals Made In The Shadows 02

Several miles outside the Leaf village.

The space rippled in a vortex shape and the masked man suddenly appeared in the middle of the forest. He looked at the moonlight shining down on him and went to a nearby rock and sat down. The hidden leader of the Akatsuki organization and one that goes by the name Madara Uchiha. Real identity - Obito Uchiha.

Several seconds later another figure appeared out of the ground. This creature had two Venus flytrap-like extensions emerging from its sides that protected the upper body and the head like a shell.

The right half of the face had a completely black appearance with a single yellow eye that lacked a visible pupil and it had no other human characteristics. The left side was made up of a white creature with human-like facial features, green hair and a proper yellow eye. The creature was wearing a black cloak with red clouds on them. One of the members of the Akatsuki organization - Zetsu. The spy and the one tasked with collecting intelligence on enemies and other countries.

"Is it done?" The gruff voice from the black half of the face came.

"Yeah. The Uchiha clan is no more. And now Itachi will work for us." Obito answered.

"Ooohhh!! So did we make a new friend?" The question was asked from the white half of Zetsu in a slightly excited voice.

"Quite you chatterbox. And no. At best Itachi would be nothing more than a co worker!" Black Zetsu replied.

"Zetsu! Keep an eye on Itachi. He killed the clan to safeguard the village and his brother. He entered our organization most probably to spy on me." Obito knew a man like Itachi wouldn't leave things to chance.

"Hmm We'll be discreet." Black Zetsu responded.

"Did you get what you wanted?" The white Zetsu asked Obito.

"Yes. I've taken almost every Sharingan I believe is valuable from the corpses. This will make sure Danzo or anyone else won't get their hands on the Uchiha Kekkei Genkai. And now I have spares to use in case an emergency arises."

"Were there any complications?" Black Zetsu asked.

"No. I did pay Danzo a visit though."

"Did you kill him? Now that the Uchiha clan is gone, he is of no use."

"True. He is of no value right now. And I was tempted to kill him But I let him live." Obito said, looking up at the moon.

"Any particular reason? He could become a problem if left alone." Black Zetsu wanted to take every variable into consideration for his plans. Letting someone like Danzo live was not ideal for his and the Akatsuki's goals.

"Yes. Given time he might become a thorn. But I need him alive for now. The threat Danzo poses against Itachi's brother Sasuke Uchiha will keep most of Itachi's attention on him. If I had killed Danzo, then I have no doubt Itachi would become much more focused on us and far more of a problem for our goals in the future." Obito crossed his hands and looked at Zetsu again.

"If you know he's such a threat then why keep Itachi alive?" Zetsu questioned.

"Rarely few are born with talents like his. Just because he might become a threat doesn't mean he can't be of value. His strength and now his feared reputation can be put to good use for our organization."

"Understood." Black Zetsu agreed with that reasoning.

"Ohh!! So when can we meet him?" The white Zetsu asked with a child-like enthusiasm.

"Why don't you head over to his location right now. You can assess him for yourself."

Zetsu nodded and left Obito to find Itachi and seconds later Obito vanished as well.

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Root Laboratory.

A tall man with a light complexion and shaggy black hair was looking through the microscope and taking down notes based on his observation.

"I remember you telling me about an experiment you have. One with the capability to adapt to new foreign DNA?! I want him!" Danzo said without beating around the bush.

"Ahh! You're asking about Shin. Unfortunately he died some time ago." Orochimaru said with a straight face. 'His body is one of my most valuable experiments. I won't give him up before I'm done with him.'

Danzo's eyes narrowed as he heard that weak excuse. Danzo only flicked a finger and the area was immediately surrounded by a dozen root operatives.

"Don't play games with me boy!" Danzo was in no mood to tolerate Orochimaru's antics. But he also knew he needed the Snake's help. And he knew that Orochimaru knew that too.

Orochimaru chucked at the show of force from the root leader. "I'm just a clone You didn't really think I'd come here in person just because you called, did you?"

Danzo was silent as he gazed at the grinning Sanin.

"Regardless, you've piqued my curiosity. What's this about?"

Danzo slightly waved his hand and the root ninja disappeared.

"I want the Sharingan. And he will be useful in acquiring it."

"I see Unfortunately I don't have a Sharingan with me. So I'm unable to help you Unless you have some" Orochimaru looked at Danzo questioningly.

"No!... But I have the next best thing." Danzo took a vial of blood from his pocket and held it up. He spoke.

"This is Itachi Uchiha's blood. I'm sure you can create a few Sharingan using this blood and Shin's body."

Danzo then took out the files on Hashirama Senju's blood work. "This is the research on the first Hokage's cells conducted by one of mine."

Danzo didn't say anything more and looked at the Sanin.

Orochimaru looked at the two objects in Danzo's hand. A wide grin appeared on his face. He chucked, understanding Danzo's intentions.

"How about we make a deal?" Orochimaru spoke.

"Let's hear the terms."

"You give me Itachi's blood and the files and I'll make sure to give you several pairs of sharingan and I'll see if I can safely add the strength of the first Hokage to your body." Orochimaru said with a grin.

Danzo looked at the man. "In exchange?"

"Funding, experimental equipment, and keeping Sarutobi sensei's Anbu off my tracks Do we have a deal?" Orochimaru folded his arms and looked at the one eyed man.

Danzo nodded and grunted. He tossed the vial and folder expertly to Orochimaru. The snake Sanin caught both objects.

"Don't make me wait"

"Of course." Orochimaru replied with a grin.

"And boy! Keep in mind what will happen if you double cross me." Danzo said in a serious warning tone.

Orochimaru's grin vanished and he released his killing intent. The next second root Anbu were all around him but several were affected by the snake sanin's murderous intent. They raised their weapons against him but they didn't dare make another move without the order of their leader.

Only Danzo and a couple others were completely unaffected by the killing intent. After several tense seconds, Orochimaru let go of the intent and disappeared.

"I'll see you soon Danzo!" Those words were the last Danzo heard from Orochimaru that night.