"What in the world is happening? Exactly… what's going on?!" Uchiha Fugaku exclaimed, looking up in confusion.
Quickly evading the descending claw of the Nine-Tails, Uchiha Fugaku formed a seal with one hand and unleashed a massive fire dragon from his mouth.
"Fire Style: Dragon Fire Jutsu!"
Yet, the Nine-Tails merely flicked one of its nine tails, effortlessly dispersing the flames into sparks. The tail swept past Uchiha Fugaku, sending him reeling. A searing, corrosive pain surged from the wound inflicted by the Nine-Tails.
The injuries caused by the Nine-Tails are notoriously difficult to heal due to the corrosive nature of its chakra, which prevents the wounds from closing properly. Despite the intense pain, Uchiha Fugaku barely registered it. His gaze was fixed on the scarlet Sharingan within the Nine-Tails' eyes.
Only one question consumed his mind: Where is Uchiha? He couldn't bear to imagine, or even comprehend, what would happen if they succeeded in subduing the Nine-Tails. How would Uchiha survive in Konoha after this?
Meanwhile, in the sky, Sakumo was darting around the Nine-Tails, his form crackling with blue lightning as he evaded the beast's attacks. Using Lightning Style Chakra to enhance his speed, he struck repeatedly, leaving streaks of blood on the Nine-Tails. Despite his efforts, the beast's formidable resilience made it an ongoing challenge to subdue.
No matter how much Sakumo attacked, the Nine-Tails' wounds healed almost instantly. He watched as the injuries he inflicted on the beast's arm closed up on their own. Wiping the sweat from his forehead, he cursed under his breath:
"Damn it. If we don't land a fatal blow, its wounds will heal no matter how many times we strike. And my chakra is nearly depleted…"
Frustration growing, he glanced towards his brother's house and muttered, "What the hell is Tatsuya doing?!"
As he stared at the house, his irritation only deepened. What on earth could he be doing at a time like this?
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"The fighting power of these two girls is unbelievable. What kind of training are they doing?"
Tatsuya would never admit that he almost lost to these two fledgling girls. Taking a deep breath, he looked at the two now sleeping and quickly fastened his belt. From a distance, he could see the Nine-Tails raging at the entrance of the village.
Has it come to this?
"Tsk, Uchiha Madara, that old schemer, managed to pull it off."
Tatsuya had read the manga in his previous life, so he understood the implications better than anyone in the Hokage world. Although, strictly speaking, Rin and Obito weren't in that kind of relationship, and this situation didn't qualify as what he'd term a betrayal or ntr.
With Obito's "as long as she's happy" mentality, if Rin had chosen someone else, he might not have become so bitter. Even in the original story, if Rin had survived and grown up, she might have been more likely to choose Kakashi over Obito.
But this was different. If the goddess in front of him had been taken by another man, it would have been a completely different situation in Obito's psyche.
"Although Madara's manipulations have already turned Obito, there's no guarantee that he won't cause more damage. Still, I think it's better to..."
Thinking this, Tatsuya created a Shadow Clone, who carried the two girls on its shoulders and headed towards the small wooden house in the suburbs where Tsunade was.
He couldn't help but mutter inwardly If Tsunade sees the condition of these two girls, will she come after me with a smashed bottle?
He shook his head to clear his thoughts. What's the harm in a few more close women for someone like me?
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On the other side of the forest outside Konoha, two time-space ninjutsu users had already exchanged dozens of blows.
"Are you from the Uchiha clan? But those with such powers are no ordinary people, and the Uchiha clan does not have anyone like you..."
Minato's Flying Thunder God attack once again passed through the opponent's body without effect. He shouted, solemnly, "Who are you? Why are you attacking Konoha?!"
In terms of physical abilities, the opponent was around Jōnin level—nothing particularly remarkable. However, his time-space ninjutsu sent chills down Minato's spine. The ability to hollow his body and suck opponents into space was formidable. Once caught, escape was nearly impossible. Minato's repeated escapes were solely thanks to the Flying Thunder God's instant transfer ability.
"To destroy this hellish world. If you want to ask my name..."
At this point, Obito hesitated. In theory, he no longer cared about anything in this world, including his name and the identity of "Uchiha Obito." Yet, when Minato asked, he still uttered those four words:
"Uchiha Madara."
Minato's expression changed abruptly but calmed down within seconds. He furrowed his brows and said, "You claim to be Uchiha Madara? What a joke!"
Uchiha Madara was from the same era as the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama. How could he still be alive?
"Believe it or not, it's your choice. Today, I will take away the Nine-Tails," Obito replied indifferently, using Uchiha Madara's voice.
In the grotto, he often heard White Zetsu discussing the plan for the so-called illusion world with the fool named "Tobi." One of the necessities was the nine-tailed beasts. It just so happens that today, I will take the Nine Tails back.
"A delusion!" Minato's eyes flashed with determination. He was now entirely murderous. "Although it's not completed yet, I'll have to use that technique!"
Minato steeled himself as four sharp points began to form around the Rasengan in his right hand. This was the Nature Transformation feature that incorporated Wind Style Chakra—the prototype of the Wind Style: Rasenshuriken that Naruto would use in the future.
Do you intend to kill me, Teacher Minato? Obito thought to himself.
Even in its rudimentary form, Minato could feel the power difference between this Rasengan and the ones he used in the past.
In that case, I won't hold back. No matter what happens to the world, it doesn't matter. For a moment, Obito also became murderous. If Minato knew Obito's thoughts, he would be furious.
You're about to kill my wife and nearly killed my son, yet you expect me not to kill you?
Boom!!!
Just as the tension between them was about to erupt, the night suddenly turned into day, and the temperature soared by dozens of degrees. Both of their expressions changed dramatically. In the next second, they realized what was happening before them. It was fire! The flames, as bright as the sun, enveloped the entire Konoha Village, turning night into day.
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