Watching helplessly as Isshiki Otsutsuki pulled Hiruko out of his own 'Susanoo', Obito and Zetsu couldn't hide their surprise.
Having experienced the minor conflict before, they knew the Isshiki Otsutsuki before them was very strong, but they never expected the opponent to be strong to this extent. The Mangekyo Sharingan's 'Susanoo' was simply like paper in front of the opponent.
Hiruko, choked by the neck, struggled hard while questioning: "Who... who exactly are you?"
"Isshiki Otsutsuki!"
Isshiki Otsutsuki stated his name lightly.
Hiruko was stunned for a moment: "Otsutsuki!?"
Casually throwing Hiruko to the ground, Isshiki Otsutsuki said: "Follow me or die, choose!"
Hiruko rubbed his neck.
When choked by Isshiki Otsutsuki just now, he secretly activated 'Steel Release', but the usually invulnerable and incredibly strong 'Steel Release' had no effect in front of Isshiki Otsutsuki. Coupled with 'Susanoo' being easily pierced by the opponent, he realized his strength was far inferior to the opponent. If he dared to refuse at this time, the next moment might be his time of death.
Thus, he lowered his head somewhat reluctantly: "I am willing to serve you!"
Isshiki Otsutsuki showed neither sadness nor joy: "Very good!"
Zetsu approached at this time and said: "Next is Sasori of the Red Sand!"
Isshiki Otsutsuki said lightly: "Let's go!"
Not long after, Obito and Zetsu took Isshiki Otsutsuki to meet all the organization members.
Isshiki Otsutsuki subdued everyone with undisputable powerful strength, re-condensing the originally scattered organization with tyrannical force.
Inside the Akatsuki organization's secret base.
Hiruko, Ranmaru, Sasori, Deidara, Kakuzu, Hidan, Juzo Biwa, these Akatsuki members gathered together again after the Ninja War, only many of them had gloomy faces, expressions somewhat embarrassed.
These people had bad tempers, so when they first met Isshiki Otsutsuki, Hiruko was not the only one who spoke rudely. Except for Ranmaru and Juzo Biwa, almost everyone else more or less fought with Isshiki Otsutsuki.
Of course, without exception, all were suppressed instantly by Isshiki Otsutsuki just like Hiruko, beaten to the point of having no temper at all.
At this time, Isshiki Otsutsuki led Obito and Zetsu to everyone.
Sweeping a glance at the Akatsuki members in front, Isshiki Otsutsuki said lightly: "Is everyone here?"
Obito shook his head: "Four people are still missing!"
Isshiki Otsutsuki asked: "Which four?"
"One is Nagato's partner Konan, she disappeared after the war. Then Moryo and Shinno, they disappeared during the Ninja War, suspected to have been killed by 'A's people. Finally, Itachi Uchiha, news about him varies, currently also missing."
Obito informed Isshiki Otsutsuki about the situation of the missing personnel one by one. As for Nagato, he consciously omitted him from the list of missing personnel.
Isshiki Otsutsuki pondered.
He had seen Konan, somewhat capable, but no need to spend too much effort looking for her. As for Moryo and Shinno, if they died in the Ninja War, it didn't matter.
The last one, Itachi Uchiha, he was somewhat interested in.
Because he had also heard about the real and fake Itachi Uchiha causing chaos in the Ninja World. It was said that the Five Kage suffered a big loss fighting together. Coupled with rumors of various divine artifacts, dojutsu, and forbidden techniques, he was undoubtedly a very worthy target to recruit.
Isshiki Otsutsuki said: "Find Itachi Uchiha, I need him to work for me!"
"Yes!"
Zetsu hurriedly agreed.
Isshiki Otsutsuki continued to ask: "In the current Ninja World, is there anyone else worth recruiting for cooperation?"
Obito pondered for a moment and said: "Orochimaru!"
Isshiki Otsutsuki, who had been secretly paying attention to the Ninja World, naturally knew Orochimaru, so he nodded: "Then you are responsible for Orochimaru!"
Obito nodded: "Understood!"
Isshiki Otsutsuki estimated the combat power.
With his own 'Kara' organization, plus this part of 'Dark Akatsuki', if he recruited Itachi Uchiha and Orochimaru, there would be enough Kage-level combat power.
However, considering that among 'A's subordinates, there was also 'B', an expert who obviously surpassed ordinary Kage-level, so he still needed to recruit more experts.
Seeing Isshiki Otsutsuki frowning slightly, Zetsu leaned over and asked: "My Lord, I suggest we start with the Nine-Tails in Konoha Village. I confirmed that Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki Naruto Uzumaki was not abducted by 'A'. The Nine-Tails is still in the Jinchuriki's body. We can raid Konoha and snatch the Nine-Tails first!"
"Hmm!"
Isshiki Otsutsuki expressed agreement.
Different from other Tailed Beasts, the Nine-Tails, even just half, was not comparable to ordinary Tailed Beasts. So even Isshiki Otsutsuki wanted to obtain the Nine-Tails in Naruto's body.
Hiruko stepped forward voluntarily: "I'll go solve the Nine-Tails!"
Having experienced Isshiki Otsutsuki's strength, he understood that if Isshiki Otsutsuki could defeat 'A', then he could return to the sunlight and become one of the rulers of the Ninja World, so he volunteered to take on this task.
Zetsu said: "According to intelligence, Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki's strength has improved a lot, no longer the brat before, so you alone may not be able to complete this task."
Hiruko's face turned cold: "What did you say!"
Isshiki Otsutsuki said lightly: "I don't like failure!"
Hearing this, Hiruko had to shut up.
Obito instructed: "Ranmaru, Sasori, Deidara, Kakuzu, Hidan, you five cooperate with Hiruko to raid Konoha and recapture the Nine-Tails!"
"Understood!"
Ranmaru, Kakuzu, and Hidan responded respectively.
Obito continued: "Zetsu, I'll have Juzo Biwa cooperate with you to find Itachi Uchiha, no problem, right?"
Zetsu and Juzo Biwa answered together: "No problem!"
Zetsu currently still controlled many White Zetsu clones, and Juzo Biwa was Itachi's partner, the person who knew Itachi best in the organization, so they were most suitable to find Itachi Uchiha.
Subsequently, Obito said to Isshiki Otsutsuki: "I'm responsible for contacting Orochimaru!"
Seeing Obito and Zetsu echoing each other, arranging tasks in an orderly manner, Isshiki Otsutsuki nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, hope you can give me a satisfactory result!"
After leaving the Akatsuki organization's secret base, Isshiki Otsutsuki pondered.
Although hiding in the distance at that time, he witnessed the whole process of 'A' sealing the Ten-Tails with his own eyes, knowing 'A' had grown into a strong person with strength comparable to him.
Considering that under 'A's command, there were also subordinates like 'B' who obviously surpassed Kage-level strength, simply recruiting some Kage-level combat power was probably not enough.
Thus, he raised his head, looking at the moon in the night sky.