The sky gradually entered night.
A bright full moon rose from the sky.
"This is Headquarters. The Fourth Unit and the Five Kage are already fighting Uchiha Madara.
Now, notify the infiltration reconnaissance unit to quickly find the person behind the Edo Tensei.
It must be done quickly."
Shikaku quickly made new arrangements for the battlefield based on the intelligence from Ao and other Perception Ninja.
Knowing that this was a critical moment.
The best solution was to deal with the person using the Edo Tensei.
"This is the reconnaissance unit, Captain Hyuga Tokuma. We are engaged with the enemy's surprise attack unit.
Engaged, we need support."
"This is the Fifth Platoon. The battle situation is under control.
We can provide support."
"This is the Third Unit. We are about to arrive at Naruto's battlefield."
"This is the First Unit. We are already on our way to Naruto's battlefield."
"This is the Second Unit. We are also about to arrive at Naruto's battlefield."
"Then, Satoru, you are a Perception Ninja. Have your clones go to…"
"Shikaku, they've disappeared. The souls of the Edo Tensei have been released."
Before Shikaku could complete his task, Inoichi Yamanaka and Ao suddenly sensed a massive release of Chakra.
The sealed and unsealed souls all began to ascend.
Shikaku was also stunned at his words… throughout the battlefield.
Countless souls found liberation. Those who could meet did, and those who couldn't also ascended with smiles.
Only the warmongers felt regret, having been sealed too early, without a good fight.
Why were they sealed early? Because of that damned Genjutsu Ninja.
"As I predicted, after releasing the Edo Tensei, it's possible to briefly manipulate them using the Spiritualization Technique."
Dan looked at the desolate, empty battlefield, and his soul emerged from the seal.
Then he flew towards the sensed direction.
Whoosh!
…"Naruto, it seems someone has broken the Edo Tensei.
We also need to return to the Pure Land. We'll give you our last bit of power.
I hope you can stop his actions…"
In the mental space, the souls of Utakata, Fu, Roshi, and other Jinchuriki threw their respective Tailed Beast Chakra to Naruto, then disappeared from the space.
Naruto, in turn, remembered all their names.
"I won't let you down."
Boom!
Outside, Obito controlled the Gedo Statue, dragging all the Tailed Beasts back in.
He also controlled the chains to continue attacking Naruto and Killer Bee.
Might Guy and Kakashi assisted from the side.
Bang, bang, bang!
Roar!
However, facing the power of the Gedo Statue and Obito's own strength, the four were no match at all.
In moments, Killer Bee and Naruto were bound by chains and dragged towards the Gedo Statue.
"Damn it, this thing has too strong a restraint on Tailed Beasts."
Naruto, in his Sage Fox form, was also suppressed by the Gedo Statue's power.
Kamui.
Kakashi's Sharingan spun, trying to break the chains and rescue Naruto and Killer Bee.
"Don't even think about it."
Obito came out to obstruct him.
Might Guy pulled out two nunchaku and attacked.
Whoosh, whoosh~
Ultimately, Kakashi's Kamui failed.
"Instant Opening."
Just as Naruto and Killer Bee were about to be dragged in, a figure descended from the sky.
Boom!
The Gedo Statue was directly slammed into the ground.
As if embedded within it.
However, the chains it spat out still didn't release the two Jinchuriki.
Obito also sensed this and turned to look.
It made him frown.
It's this guy again.
And with that frown, the Gedo Statue's chains began to twist, broken by Kamui.
Naruto and Killer Bee escaped.
Whoosh, whoosh!
"Wow~ He's practically a superman."
Might Guy mumbled, looking at Satoru descending from the sky.
"Yo, Obito, long time no see. How did you become the final boss? You're quite something, kid.
The you who used to clamor about defeating Kakashi back then,
It seems your wish has come true!"
Satoru instantly moved away from the Gedo Statue's body, avoiding its counterattack, and came between Kakashi and Might Guy, smiling at Obito.
"Obito?"
Might Guy and Kakashi were both stunned.
But Might Guy was truly stunned, while Kakashi confirmed his thoughts.
He had already deduced from the genjutsu space and the battle situation that this might be Obito.
Coupled with what Satoru had said earlier at the site of Danzo's death, that the Masked Man resembled Obito.
Just thinking of this, the light in his eyes changed.
He looked at Obito, hesitating.
Might Guy: "You said he's Obito, but didn't he die?"
"The dead can be resurrected. Haven't you seen it on the battlefield, Might Guy?"
Satoru said.
"He's right, the dead can be resurrected.
And I will be reborn as a savior, to change this false, dark world…"
Obito took off his mask and looked at Satoru.
His entire aura was very calm.
"I didn't expect you to still recognize me. I remember we weren't close."
"I'm a Perception Ninja, old classmate. Don't do anything wrong.
Kakashi often goes to the Memorial Stone to see you, even though you didn't die.
You, who often liked helping old people cross the road, this isn't like you."
Satoru said.
"What do you know… You know nothing. This world is false, dark, and cruel.
Once my plan is complete, all of humanity in the world
Can enter a beautiful Genjutsu world, bringing happiness to all humanity…"
Hearing his words, Obito's face was filled with anger, his mouth overflowing with dissatisfaction towards this world.
"What kind of bullshit Genjutsu world is that? It's not much different from being dead…"
Naruto suddenly seemed to have a button pressed, and his talk-no-jutsu began…
Dark Cave.
"What a surprise, I didn't expect you to be the one to release me." Orochimaru walked towards Kabuto, smiling at Sasuke.
"Hiss, so scary."
Suigetsu Hozuki immediately hid behind Sasuke, scared, upon seeing Orochimaru.
"What are you doing? Stop him, Sasuke! If he takes over Kabuto's body, then…" Karin quickly reminded Sasuke.
"Don't worry, I've seen everything from inside Kabuto's body.
I'm just taking back my Chakra.
I've changed my mind. Kabuto is just a poor imitation of me,
And cannot bring me better research insights.
Sasuke, I'm more interested in seeing what kind of wind you will stir up."
Orochimaru placed his hand on Kabuto, retrieving his own Chakra.
He seemed less interested in Kabuto, despite his perfect Sage body, than in Sasuke.
And that was the truth.
Originally, he had favored Kabuto more, but now he favored Sasuke more.
The Child of Destiny, his idea was correct.
"I want to know the truth, and I need your power." Sasuke did not hide his objective.
"No problem, I'll listen to you."
Orochimaru said.
Whoosh!
Sasuke took out the scroll Suigetsu had given him and threw it to Orochimaru.
Snap!
"Heh, I didn't expect my secret experimental items to be discovered by you all. Perfect, no need to make another trip."
Orochimaru smiled, looking at the scroll in his hand.