Chapter 110: Obito Uchiha's Proposal
"Cough cough..."
Outside the enormous meteorite crater lay a massive wall of debris, or rather, a circular mound of rubble.
This mound was filled with shattered rocks, wood fragments, metal scraps, and corpses, all pushed out from the crater...
At this moment, a piece of broken wall shifted, pushed aside by a hand. Then, a figure, covered in wounds and dust, finally not blending into the darkness but appearing as a dark-skinned man with greyish-white skin in the night, crawled out.
After a series of violent coughs, the man, not even bothering to pull his lower body out, suddenly contracted his pupils, staring blankly ahead.
"The... the village is gone!"
"Lord... Lord Raikage?!"
"Where are the sensory ninjas? Quickly find Lord Raikage and Lord Killer Bee's locations!"
"Is the shelter okay? Are the villagers alright?!"
"Quickly send people to check the shelter. If the villagers are fine, it means the medical team is also fine. Gather everyone immediately."
"..."
One after another, ninjas who hadn't died crawled out of the ruins, equally shocked by the meteorite crater, but even more worried about the Fourth Raikage and the villagers.
Unless there was a special summons, it was impossible for everyone in the village to be present on any given day.
Just like the Two-Tails jinchuriki being away, a large number of ninjas were out on missions, and others were assigned to protect the daimyo and guard the borders.
At most, only half, or even less than half, of the ninjas remained in the village.
Even if the village was destroyed and suffered heavy casualties, as long as the foundation remained, Kumogakure would still be one of the five great ninja villages.
Compared to the casualties, the lives of the Fourth Raikage, the Eight-Tails jinchuriki, and the villagers were crucial.
They were the backbone and strategic deterrent of the village, as well as its foundation.
Therefore, the experienced and mentally resilient jonin and elite jonin endured the pain of seeing their village turned into a meteorite crater and their comrades killed or injured. They directed the surviving comrades, instructing the sensory ninjas to sense chakra fluctuations.
Then, the ninjas who mastered Earth Release ninjutsu endured bone-crushing pain to move the buried comrades and corpses from the ruins.
Fortunately, the shelter was fine, only dangerously dilapidated, with some ninjas skilled in barriers sacrificing themselves.
The medical ninjas and villagers protected by the barrier team were all safe.
Upon receiving the information, the medical team arrived with lightning speed, beginning to treat their seriously injured comrades.
Because the meteorite crater was too clean, they even had to relocate, entering the pit that was once a bustling urban area, searching for or creating flat ground to begin surgery on the spot.
For a time, the screams of intense pain and the wails of agony echoed continuously, the atmosphere filled with oppression and sorrow.
In contrast, the Fourth Raikage, who was only slightly disheveled under Killer Bee's protection, sat on a piece of broken wall, looking at the vast meteorite crater without saying a word.
"What a tragedy..."
On a cliff face of the mountain pillar where the shelter was located,
Black Zetsu, White Zetsu, and Obito Uchiha, all unharmed, appeared there.
Looking at the scene below, White Zetsu couldn't help but sigh.
Black Zetsu remained silent, afraid of scaring Obito Uchiha beside him. This was actually already showing mercy.
Ultimate dojutsu was a power of another dimension.
If used at full power, let alone one Kumogakure, even if the five great ninja villages joined forces, it would only take a little more effort.
Repulsion and attraction were merely the basic abilities of the ultimate dojutsu.
This ultra-large-scale technique was just the release of a large amount of chakra converted into repulsive force.
Although its power was strong, it was still a basic ability.
That mysterious person hadn't even used his unique dojutsu.
Moreover, Black Zetsu strongly suspected that the mysterious person who had disguised his chakra aura was likely just a clone.
Someone with ultimate dojutsu couldn't possibly have only that level of chakra.
Of course, Black Zetsu wouldn't say any of this.
However, just one Super Godly Push had already frightened Obito Uchiha.
He saw the eyes under his mask tremble, then turned to look at Black Zetsu, the embodiment of Madara Uchiha's will, and asked, "Can Nagato achieve this level?"
"If Nagato were in his prime, he would be even more exaggerated than this," Black Zetsu said truthfully.
After all, Nagato was meticulously chosen by Madara Uchiha, a hybrid possessing both the Uzumaki and Senju clans' bloodlines.
In terms of both chakra and life force, Nagato surpassed the people of the Senju and Uzumaki clans.
Only with such innate conditions could Nagato transplant the Rinnegan at a young age and grow to the point where he could summon the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path and perform the Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique.
According to Madara Uchiha's plan, Nagato should now be invincible, having long since captured and sealed the nine tailed beasts. Then, Madara himself would activate the contingency plan he had left behind, either possessing Nagato's body or controlling him to perform the Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique to revive Madara Uchiha.
Who would have thought that Nagato would be drained into a husk, forcing Akatsuki to proceed cautiously?
Although the Six Paths of Pain were also invincible, they were not on the same level as Nagato, who was the Outer Path.
Even so, as long as they were cautious and the five great ninja villages didn't join forces, Nagato would still be invincible.
But unexpectedly, an enemy from the sky had now arrived!
The lineage from the moon must have discovered that the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path had been summoned, and then sent that guy down to deal with the Rinnegan wielder.
However, Black Zetsu had also discovered good news.
That mysterious person, despite clearly knowing Akatsuki's intelligence, was still so cautious and shameless.
Clearly, he wasn't sure if he could defeat Nagato and wanted to provoke a ninja world war to weaken Akatsuki's strength with the help of the five great ninja villages.
This meant that the opponent's ultimate dojutsu was very likely transplanted from a predecessor, just like Nagato's.
He wasn't unwilling to use his unique dojutsu, but unable to!
Even so, Black Zetsu habitually cursed inwardly.
Damn Hamura!
Obito Uchiha didn't know Black Zetsu's thoughts.
Hearing Black Zetsu's affirmative words, he couldn't help but fall into contemplation, then proposed an idea, "If we transplant Hashirama's cells into Nagato, can he return to his prime?"
Obito Uchiha had to admit that he was frightened by the power of the Rinnegan.
A technique of that range was comparable to even a Tailed Beast Ball.
As an observer, he had just witnessed the Eight-Tails jinchuriki's Tailed Beast Ball being blasted apart by that power of rules.
Yes, blasted apart, not just detonated!
Unless he retrieved the other eye, Obito Uchiha was no match for either Nagato or that mysterious person.
But he disdained to take back a gift he had already given.
In this way, the Eye of the Moon plan had to rely on Nagato's strength.
The Six Paths of Pain were certainly powerful, but Nagato's crippled main body was too obvious.
That mysterious person's senses were so strong; he must also know of Nagato's existence.
Once a real fight broke out, if Nagato's weakness was exploited, he might not be a match.
At that time, both the Rinnegan and the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path might fall into the hands of that mysterious person.
Even if the Rinnegan wasn't stolen, the opponent's Rinnegan could easily seize ownership of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.
According to the current situation, even if he transplanted the Rinnegan, he wouldn't be able to regain ownership of the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.
Although increasing Nagato's strength might also make him an obstacle to the Eye of the Moon plan,
Compared to that insidious, cunning, and utterly shameless mysterious person, the simple Nagato was at least on their side.
Hearing this, Black Zetsu's eyes also lit up.
Both were transplant recipients of ultimate dojutsu. If Nagato could return to his prime, he might truly have nothing to fear from the five great ninja villages and that mysterious person.
However, as if thinking of something, Black Zetsu couldn't help but shake his head, saying, "If Hashirama's cells are combined with the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, it might be possible. At the very least, he could get rid of the wheelchair and stand up. But if we propose it, Nagato's wariness towards us will be even greater, and he won't let us touch him. Moreover, with his current personality, he wouldn't accept our proposal. He has always wanted Yahiko to become a god and savior, not himself."
Obito Uchiha was slightly silent, then said, "Then let's wait until he faces the cruel reality, and then we'll offer him a helping hand."
Looking at the ruins below, a rare hint of regret appeared in Obito Uchiha's heart.
He had played it too big!
If he had known, he wouldn't have played with Kirigakure so excessively. The Three-Tails wouldn't have died, and they could have started the Tailed Beast plan earlier.
However, thinking of the reason for Rin's death, the regret in Obito Uchiha's heart instantly dissipated.
"Let's go, tell Nagato the news here."
Obito Uchiha used Kamui, taking Black Zetsu and White Zetsu with him as they left the area.
Below, Mabui, who was responsible for protecting the villagers and using the Heavenly Transfer Technique to try and teleport the meteorites elsewhere, reported to the Fourth Raikage, "Lord Raikage, the casualty statistics are out. We have three thousand six hundred and fifty-four dead, of which 85% were ninjas. 65% of the bodies have disappeared, and the number of injured is countless."
"This old man knows."
The Fourth Raikage said in a deep voice, "Search through the ruins and see if the sealing scroll containing the chakra television is still there. If not, then tomorrow morning, send someone to notify the daimyo and have him allocate funds to issue compensation to the families of those who sacrificed themselves. They are all martyrs of Kumogakure."
"Yes," Mabui nodded with a sorrowful expression.
Just as she was about to leave, the Fourth Raikage suddenly said coldly, "Send messengers to the other four great ninja villages. This old man wants to convene a Five Kage Summit!"
Mabui was slightly stunned, then, thinking of the doomsday scene of the meteor shower and the opponent's actions that had crossed the line, she nodded heavily, "Yes, Lord Raikage!"
...
The scene returned to the hilltop where they had confessed their feelings.
Having watched a good show, Izayoi didn't check his spoils immediately but smiled at Hinata, "It's getting a bit late, let's go back."
"Mmm..."
Although a little reluctant and wanting to continue listening to Izayoi's sweet words, Hinata, who had been a grip strength tester for the entire night and whose body was now very weak, like she had a fever, also nodded repeatedly with some relief.
After Hinata's temperature returned to normal, Izayoi, under Hinata's slightly regretful gaze, destroyed the chair and used the Flying Thunder God Technique to return to the Hyuga clan's main residence.
"Izayoi-kun, Hinata, you're back."
The moment the two's presences appeared, they were detected by Karin's Mind's Eye of Kagura, and she immediately walked over with Hanabi.
"Onii-chan, where did you and Nee-san go on a date?"
Hanabi threw herself into Izayoi's arms, hanging on him like a sloth, hugging his neck, and asked excitedly, "Onii-chan, the way you took Nee-san away earlier, was that the legendary Flying Thunder God Technique?"
"As expected of Hanabi, so smart," Izayoi flicked his little sister-in-law's nose, smiling as he instructed, "But this is a forbidden technique from the Scroll of Seals, Onii-chan stole it. Before getting permission, you must not reveal it."
"Mmm... Hanabi will definitely keep it a secret for Onii-chan," Hanabi nodded repeatedly, even taking back a small hand to make a zipping motion over her mouth.
"Good girl."
Izayoi patted Hanabi's head, then put her down, saying to the sisters, "It's a bit late now, Karin and I will head back first."
"Eh! Onii-chan, aren't you and Karin-nee-san staying here tonight?" Hanabi asked.
"No, it's not the right time yet."
Izayoi shook his head, looking at Hinata with a mischievous smile, "Anyway, starting from today, I can enter and leave here rightfully."
Hinata immediately blushed and lowered her head.
Hanabi shouted excitedly, "Then Onii-chan, you must come visit Hanabi often when you have time. You said you would help me before."
"No problem."
Izayoi pinched Hanabi's small face again, then bid farewell to the sisters with Karin, leaving the Hyuga clan's territory by flying.
Looking down from the high altitude, they saw that the banquet had ended, and the cleaning was already done.
(End of this chapter)
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