Land, Malice & The Order

I have 1 last question Nagato.

What's that Konan?

How do you know all of this?

Well, some of it I've seen myself, & the rest is from research Zetsu had done.

Of course, that explains it. So then, what do you know about Zetsu?

Not much. Zetsu is a by-product of Orochimaru's experiments, once being 2 brothers. I'm not sure what the experiment was, nor do I want to know. I'm unsure of where they came from, or even what their separate halves names really are. His white half is more easygoing & carefree, while his black half is more serious & intelligent. Due to the experimentation, they became able to sense each other, even while separated.

They can separate?

Yes, but they have a fear of doing so. They're unsure if they are strong enough on their own. A fear which is almost irrational, again thanks to Orochimaru. It seems that it made them crazy, possibly even psychotic. They enjoy eating people, which is why Zetsu is always sent to take care of the members & agents of Akatsuki after they die.

Disgusting, but I suppose it has its uses. So, do you know why he joined Akatsuki then?

To find out where he lives, to recover his land & live a life of peace.

As they hear steps from outside the chamber, Konan rises to her feet & looks at the doorway. A man in a mask walks through, clad in the standard Akatsuki robe. As he speaks, his deep voice echoes through the massive chamber, "What is this? What are you two doing?", Konan looks at him & replies, "We were waiting for you, sir.". He turns & walks out of the chamber, Konan following the masked man. As they head down the steps, another man in Akatsuki robes joins them, this man having several piercings in his face & bright, spiky orange hair. "It is time we strike. 2 of our targets are on the move, & I've already had Zetsu brief a pair of teams on each target.".

The 3 members of Akatsuki stand on a covered balcony, looking out at the rain filled sky. "Who are the teams?", the orange haired man asks. The masked man turns to face the others & replies, "Deidara & Sasori, the other is Hidan & Kakuzu. It's been awhile since I've seen your real form Pain, don't you eat?". Konan tries to hide a scowl, while Pain answers plainly, "I try my best, some days I can't.". The masked man turns away from them & states, "I told them it was your orders, so I thought it would make sense that you know. So if you'll excuse me, I have things to do, people to kill & a village I want to see crushed.", pure & deathly evil intent emanates from the masked man as he finishes his last sentence, disappearing in the next instant.

Konan looks at Pain & as she looks into his eyes, she says with a hint of fear in her voice, "I don't even have to ask what his motivation is. That is pure, pitch black malice.". Pain nods & responds, "We have work to do now Konan.".

(This chapter was hard to do, I don't even have a fact section this time. Zetsu is so open to interpretation because so little is known about the guy, so I figured having him be a product of that freak Orochimaru's experiments seemed alright. This is the last chapter of the Akatsuki Origins section, but this is only the beginning for them! After all, they still are the bad guys.)

Due to the astounding lack of information on Zetsu, for today only......Naruto Trivia RETURNS!

Yes that's right, so here is your question:

Which of these is not a technique used by Zetsu?

A. Spore Jutsu

B. Mayfly Jutsu

C. Multiplication Jutsu

D. Body-Splitting Jutsu

As always...DON'T CHEAT!

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If you cheat, Itachi will take your eyes!

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Come on, I'm begging you! Don't do it.

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What do I have to do? Give you the Continuum Transfunctioner?! (Yes, that is a Dude, Where's My Car?! joke.)

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The answer is C. Multiplication Jutsu

As of Volume 48 / Chap. 452 of the manga & Episode 141 of the anime, Zetsu has done the other 3 jutsu at least once. He has not multiplied at all though.

So did you know it? If not, like always, it's alright. If you did though, yay for you! Maybe someday soon, we'll return but until then don't forget about Naruto Trivia!