Chapter 58: Formal Clash, Shocking Obito!
"I'd like to see where you can run!"
Obito's eyes darkened as he saw Oborotsuki dodge his attack.
The next instant, his entire body was sucked into a swirling space vortex.
A second later, he reappeared outside, blocking Oborotsuki's path—ready for a fight to the death.
"Since we've met, just die obediently, Hōzuki Oborotsuki."
"This time, you won't have any chance to escape!"
As Obito spoke, chains suddenly appeared around his body.
Although he already knew Oborotsuki could use Flying Thunder God, his last battle with Minato Namikaze had taught him the weaknesses of his Kamui.
If he fought Minato again, Obito was confident he wouldn't make the same mistake and give his opponent a chance to counterattack.
Of course, he felt the same confidence against Oborotsuki.
Because compared to Minato, Oborotsuki likely had no intelligence at all about his technique!
"Ah… I've been wanting to see you again too!"
"And this time, I'll finish you off while I'm at it!"
Oborotsuki released the rigid, immobile Uzuki Yūgure, loosened his joints, and without another word—swung the Decapitation Greatsword in a flash.
In the blink of an eye, he was in front of Obito. The massive blade came down mercilessly toward his body.
Obito didn't dodge or block—his body had already entered its intangible state.
In this form, he was practically invincible. No attack could affect him.
At that moment, the Decapitation Greatsword suddenly flew out of Oborotsuki's hands, spinning at high speed and instantly passing straight through Obito's body.
Obito's gaze sank. A terrifying surge of chakra broke through the boundaries of space and rushed toward Oborotsuki.
He immediately unleashed genjutsu the moment they met.
But the chakra he released disappeared like a stone sinking into the sea—no feedback at all.
"Sharingan genjutsu has no effect on me. Forgot to tell you."
Oborotsuki never once looked into Obito's eyes. And since Obito only used the three-tomoe Sharingan against him, success was impossible.
As he spoke, Oborotsuki was already in front of Obito. Lightning crackled violently in his palm.
"Chidori Current!"
It sounded like ten thousand birds chirping at once. The blooming lightning surged straight toward Obito's chest.
But as expected, the attack passed right through Obito's body.
"I don't know how you learned Flying Thunder God, but Minato-sensei clearly didn't teach you its true usage… or perhaps you're just too stupid and slow to comprehend…"
Obito mocked his opponent coldly.
At the same time, his hands flashed out and easily seized Oborotsuki's wrists:
"It's over."
Believing he had full control, Obito immediately activated Kamui to absorb Oborotsuki.
A massive vortex of chakra appeared, generating an unbelievably powerful suction force. In less than a second, Oborotsuki was successfully pulled into Kamui.
"Now he's dead…"
Obito let out a breath of relief.
But the next instant—
A terrifying bolt of lightning pierced straight through his back and out his chest.
ZZZZZZ—
The lightning tore through his torso. Obito's entire body convulsed violently. Beneath the mask, his pupils shrank to pinpricks:
"How… how is this possible!"
"You were already…"
"What you just absorbed was only my water clone. You didn't even notice?"
"The legendary Uchiha Madara… seems his strength isn't all that impressive after all."
Oborotsuki's mocking sneer rang in his ears, making Obito's body tremble again. Beneath the mask, his face twisted into extreme ugliness—pure disbelief.
"But… when did you…?"
Obito was still utterly confused. He hadn't been careless—how had he been ambushed?!
"Was it… that sword earlier?!"
He suddenly jolted with realization.
"Oh? Looks like you're not completely stupid."
Oborotsuki's lips curved upward.
He had known from the beginning that Obito would chase him and fight.
So the moment he took Yūgure and left the Mask Vault, he had already used the Clone Technique.
His real body had transformed into the Decapitation Greatsword held by the clone.
Earlier, he deliberately let the sword fly out. When it passed through Obito's body, Oborotsuki had used the opportunity to slip behind him undetected.
This move was truly tried and true.
How many powerhouses had fallen to it because of a single moment of carelessness?
Of course, it was also Obito's own arrogance and underestimation of Oborotsuki.
If he had used the Mangekyō Sharingan from the very beginning, Oborotsuki might not have been able to deceive his perception.
Unfortunately—there are no "ifs."
"Ughhh…"
Obito suddenly vomited a large mouthful of blood. The searing pain in his body pushed his rage to the limit:
"Kid… you really are impressive. Far beyond what I imagined!"
"But killing me won't be so easy!"
"Next time we meet—it will be your death!"
With those final words, Obito's body rapidly vanished into a swirling space vortex—leaving Oborotsuki no chance to deliver a finishing blow.
"He didn't die even from that?"
Looking at the blood on his hand, Oborotsuki frowned. Wood Release cells truly were powerful.
He casually washed the blood away with a Water Release technique.
"Next time we meet, you'll regret it even more."
With that thought, Oborotsuki glanced at the still-immobilized ANBU kunoichi behind him.
When he had grabbed her earlier to escape, he had already confirmed through touch that she was female. Combined with that long purple hair and graceful figure…
Oborotsuki landed beside Uzuki Yūgure and casually lifted her animal mask—revealing a refined, exquisite face.
The current Yūgure was in the prime of youth, skin full of collagen, smooth and fair. Her features were delicate and three-dimensional—far more beautiful and youthful than in the original story.
Oborotsuki was stunned for a moment—just one glance, and he was captivated.
"Who… exactly are you?"
Yūgure looked up at the handsome, sunny, confident yet slightly roguish young man before her. Her eyes also brightened for a split second.
But only for an instant.
Her gaze flickered with shock and uncertainty as she asked in alarm.
She had heard every word of the conversation between Oborotsuki and Obito.
Her instincts told her that the man before her—and the mysterious powerhouse earlier called "Uchiha Madara"—was likely the true mastermind behind the Nine-Tails incident!
Moreover, that "Uchiha Madara" had said this person named Hōzuki Oborotsuki could use Flying Thunder God… and seemed to have some connection to Lord Minato?
Countless thoughts flashed through Yūgure's mind.
At that moment, Oborotsuki gave a wicked grin and began calculating internally:
"This is a bit troublesome… she heard everything."
"Kill her to silence her? But she's so pretty and cute—wouldn't that be a waste?"
"Spare her… and when she returns to Konoha, she'll definitely report everything to the higher-ups…"
Thinking this, Oborotsuki raised his head and studied Yūgure once more.
Seeing the look in his eyes, Yūgure's expression changed slightly. A powerful wave of unease surged through her heart.
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