Zetsu's tone was heavy with displeasure; it seemed he had only reluctantly agreed to help Obito at his pleading.
Obito let out a long sigh of relief and replied, '...Yes, just like sixteen years ago.'
Ino had left him covered in wounds, most of which were caused by Yin-Yang Release, making recovery extremely difficult. The Ten-Tails had power to spare, but he, its Jinchuriki, did not. His body was like a torn sack, bleeding from everywhere.
Zetsu transformed into a mass of clay-like substance, attaching itself to Obito's ankle and slowly repairing the damage to his body, finally managing to stick his half-severed neck back together.
Obito felt his body over. The effect wasn't bad; at least he was no longer hemorrhaging.
Zetsu was a weakling, but that didn't mean he was useless. After possessing Obito, he not only repaired most of the damage but also transferred a great deal of ninjutsu knowledge to him, including how to use Susanoo and some secrets of the Ten-Tails.
At that moment, most of Obito's attention was on Ino. His mind was somewhat dazed, and he assumed all this information from Zetsu had been told to him by Uchiha Madara, so he didn't give it a second thought.
Those with high talent, like Kakashi or Itachi, needed no guidance; some things just came to them naturally. Obito's talent was truly average, making Zetsu's pointers especially important for him.
Otsutsuki Toneri landed beside Obito.
'Who are you?' Obito asked.
Otsutsuki Toneri answered stiffly: 'Someone here to help you.'
Zetsu, still attached to Obito's body, explained the deal between Toneri and Madara.
'Are his eyes now the form the Byakugan takes when it reaches its limit?'
Zetsu didn't know about the Tenseigan—he truly didn't know. 'Sorry, I've never seen it.'
Obito was tempted. This strange person from the moon was living proof that one could obtain higher-level eyes without Madara's philosophy of 'all creation, destiny is mine'.
Madara was obsolete, abandoned by the era. He himself was the hero who would truly save the shinobi world from blood and fire.
'Hmph,' Ino said, looking at the two standing side-by-side with her Rinnegan. 'Two pieces of trash, one old and one young. Do you think you can defeat me just by joining forces?!'
A terrifying light shone from within her three-magatama Rinnegan.
She had already reached the three-magatama level. On the path of the Six Paths-level, she had traveled at least one-third of the way, if not more.
And Obito? His level was merely a forceful enhancement from the Ten-Tails. As for Toneri, he was a complete newbie who had just entered the Six Paths level. There was a considerable gap in their stages of power!
Ino also saw Zetsu attached to Obito, and, well... she found it laughable. When the old grandma takes over later, I hope you don't start crying.
Obito and Toneri stood on one side, more than ten meters apart, while Ino stood alone on the other. A one-on-two fight was indeed a bit tricky. According to the principles of fighting, she should pick one target and beat them to death. Who should she hit? Ino felt that Otsutsuki Toneri looked particularly detestable. She'd start by beating this bastard.
Seeing that she didn't have the upper hand, Sasuke landed beside her, and Kakashi followed.
'I'm here to help you.'
Ino thought for a moment. In this situation, Sasuke couldn't actually be of much help.
She said, 'How about this: leave this to me. See that giant tree to the northwest, almost reaching the clouds? That tree is constantly supplying Obito with chakra. Go and cut it down.'
Sasuke had already noticed the giant tree in the distance. Even from hundreds of miles away, one could see the strange phenomenon in the Land of Earth.
'...Alright, I understand.'
Ino thought for a moment, then tossed Uchiha Madara's scythe to Sasuke. 'I don't think that tree will be easy to cut. You can borrow this weapon for now.'
Sasuke: '...'
Our Uchiha clan ancestors could read and write; we're not barbarians!
Do you think I don't know that this scythe and Uchiha Madara's uchiwa are a matching set?
Ino waved her hand, signaling for them to hurry.
Kakashi and Sasuke sped off to the west. Before they had gone fifty li, a patch of yellow sand flew toward them from the horizon.
'Long time no see, Uchiha Sasuke.' Gaara, whom he hadn't seen in years, suddenly appeared. He had previously fought the reanimated Nagato and taken a severe beating. If not for Sage Kabuto being subdued by the master-student duo of Minato and Jiraiya, causing the reanimated Nagato to disappear, there's no telling what state he'd be in now.
The two parties exchanged information. Upon learning that Kakashi and Sasuke were planning to go cut down the tree, Gaara immediately offered to take them there, as flying would be much faster than running.
Sasuke crouched on Gaara's sand platform as it flew at high speed. Seeing they were getting closer and closer to the God Tree, he swung the scythe a couple of times before hesitantly asking Kakashi.
'Kakashi-sensei, can I borrow some money?'
Kakashi was genuinely good to Sasuke and didn't even think before asking: 'How much do you need?'
'How about one hundred million to start?'
Kakashi: '...'
'Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion!' Sensing Ino's intense malice, Otsutsuki Toneri struck first. Activating his Tenseigan, the Truth-Seeking Orb in his hand transformed into a golden blade of light, which he swung toward Ino, unleashing a massive pillar of light that pierced the heavens and the earth.
Obito also reformed his double-helix giant sword and fired several highly compressed spheres of chakra in her direction.
Ino vanished from her spot like a phantom. When she reappeared, she sent Obito flying with a kick and, with a backhand strike, swung her sword at Otsutsuki Toneri.
'Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion!' Otsutsuki Toneri's combat experience was practically zero. There was no probing at all; he went straight to unleashing his ultimate moves in a fierce assault.
Three Truth-Seeking Orbs appeared between his palms. He used their rotation to create a massive tornado, which he then hurled forward like a spear.
'Did you think you're the only one who can use Truth-Seeking Orbs? From my perspective, your use of them is far too crude.' Ino also materialized Truth-Seeking Orbs in front of her. Three orbs, mixed with her own spiritual energy, transformed into a golden rope with a flick of her wrist.
She threw the rope, which ensnared the formless tornado in mid-air. Then, with a powerful tug, she ripped the 'Silver Wheel Reincarnation Explosion' to shreds. The rope then slithered toward Otsutsuki Toneri as if it were alive.
'Good chance, Obito, go!' Zetsu prompted at the right moment. Obito reacted quickly; it was indeed a good opportunity.
He wasn't Uchiha Madara; he didn't need to chase the empty glory of being invincible. He had always been the dead last, so getting beaten up was normal for him.
Seeing Ino and Otsutsuki Toneri locked in battle, he used the moment of retreat to float into the air, turn, and fly toward the distant God Tree.
'Get back here!' Ino threw the rope again. Although it snagged one of Obito's feet, Otsutsuki Toneri was attacking her frantically with various 'Reincarnation Explosions.' Unwilling to take these ultimate moves head-on, Ino dodged left and right. Obito, constantly goaded by Zetsu, took advantage of his strong regenerative ability. He hardened his heart, swung his sword to sever his own foot, and, enduring the intense pain, flew away in a flash.
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