Just as Kakashi thought Obito had died in his hands, the spot where Lightning Cutter had pierced was empty. Not even a drop of blood spilled.
Facing the stunned Kakashi, Obito remained calm as he spoke, "My heart has long vanished. But you're right about one thing—since Rin is still alive, this world truly no longer needs destruction. I also have things I want to do now."
Kakashi instinctively asked, "What is it that you want to do?"
"Undo my mistakes." A terrifying look filled Obito's eyes as he asked, "Kakashi, do you still remember what I told you when I gave you my Sharingan?"
"I remember—protect Rin."
"But you failed to do that. This time, don't break your promise again, or even if I die, I will never forgive you."
After those final words, Obito turned intangible and emerged from the Kamui dimension.
Outside, large numbers of Ninja Coalition Forces had entered the Four Red Yang Formation, engaging the Ten-Tails in hand-to-hand combat. Unfortunately, their results were minimal, with many falling lifeless in pools of blood.
Even Naruto's Wind Release, paired with Sasuke's Amaterasu, couldn't inflict significant damage on the Ten-Tails.
As the battle raged on, Hakuto clearly sensed the Ten-Tails' state. It reacted only instinctively, showing no real effort at all. Instead, its power seemed to grow stronger over time. At this rate, their efforts were essentially useless.
"It looks like we'll have to wait for Dad to break free before we can deal with this creature," Hakuto held an inexplicable confidence in Anya.
Obito sat atop the Ten-Tails, hands forming hand seals as a connection began forming between himself and the beast.
"This is bad," Hashirama was the first to sense something wrong. He called out to the Allied Ninja Forces trapped within the barrier, "Hurry and stop him! Once the Ten-Tails is absorbed into his body, he'll become the second Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, obtaining power rivaling that of the Sage of Six Paths!"
Upon receiving this intelligence, the ninjas desperately tried closing in on Obito, but the Ten-Tails' clones blocked their way, leaving them helpless. Only Naruto and Sasuke managed to fight through using summoned toads and giant snakes.
Inspired by this, Sakura rushed forward, activating the Strength of a Hundred Technique to summon Katsuyu and joining the two in battle. Seeing the three fight together brought Tsunade back to the days when the Sannin stood side by side during the Second Battle.
Sakura's gaze met Tsunade's: "Master, I've finally caught up with them."
Tsunade responded with an encouraging gaze.
With the Healer joining the fight, Naruto and Sasuke pushed forward even more fearlessly. However, watching from behind, Hakuto remained unconvinced. Through her Rinnegan, she observed how unshakably powerful the Ten-Tails was, its strength qualitatively superior even to that of the Nine-Tails.
Sure enough, the two were quickly forced back by the Ten-Tails' relentless attacks. At this rate, they wouldn't reach Obito in time.
Taking a deep breath, Hakuto already had her bow strung, with surrounding air currents and light converging toward the transparent arrowhead. An invisible, razor-sharp edge had already locked onto Obito.
Just as she was about to release the arrow, a golden figure moved even faster.
"Psst..."
A spray of blood arced through the air, interrupting Obito's hand seal.
"So it's really you..."
Minato used the Flying Thunder God Jutsu to appear beside Obito, interrupting his hand seal with a kunai.
"The Flying Thunder God Mark doesn't disappear. I never told you that, did I, Obito?"
Lying weakly in a pool of blood, Obito whispered, "Master, I'm sorry."
Watching the battle from the back, Kushina was originally watching her husband and son with pride. Although Obito's mask hadn't been broken yet, his identity was now unquestionable—he was undoubtedly the real culprit who had infiltrated Konoha years ago during the night she gave birth to Naruto, causing her family to be destroyed.
"Obito, why?" Minato asked the question that had puzzled him most. Once a kind-hearted person had now become a demon threatening to destroy the world. He just couldn't wrap his head around it.
"There's no need for answers anymore, Master. My Six Paths: Ten-Tails Coffin Seal is complete. Next comes my time for redemption."
As he spoke, the Ten-Tails beneath the two began suddenly contracting, pouring immense power directly into Obito's body. Being composed of different tailed beasts, the Ten-Tails' consciousness was in complete chaos. Throughout this absorption process, Obito's inner world was severely devastated, gradually torn apart, and his senses were slowly overwhelmed.
With great effort, Obito opened his eyes. His gaze locked onto hers—filled with concern and worry.
It was Rin—looking at him. I must completely save her. Stay quiet.
Through a willpower far beyond ordinary people, Obito furiously roared within himself, forcibly suppressing the Ten-Tails' consumption of his consciousness. He not only resisted complete assimilation but also took control of the Ten-Tails, becoming the second Jinchuriki of the Ten-Tails after the Sage of Six Paths.
Everyone witnessing this scene was stunned, except for Hakuto, who showed visible joy.
"Dad, you're back now, right?"
"Yes, I'm on my way. I'll arrive shortly."
"The masked one, called Obito, has already become the Ten-Tails' jinchuriki. Do you think you can beat him?"
"He won't attack. Becoming the Ten-Tails' jinchuriki was probably meant to..." Anya hesitated for a moment before sighing deeply, "Well, in any case, there's no need to worry about him. My opponent is someone else."
"Someone else?"
While they talked, Obito, having become the Ten-Tails' jinchuriki, removed his mask and walked unbothered to Rin's side, his eyes filled only with hidden affection.
"Obito, you..."
Obito took out a playing card and placed it in front of Rin, stopping her words as he smiled slightly. "Actually, a long time ago, the person you used to call 'big brother' gave me a hint, but at that time, I didn't understand the meaning of this card. Now I do. One card marked 'Seer,' and another marked 'Werewolf'—they perfectly recreate the scene from the game we once played together. Back then, I was the Seer. I checked your identity first and discovered you were a werewolf. Just to help you win, I lied to everyone and said you weren't one. Do you remember?"
Nodding firmly, Rin replied, "I remember, of course I do. After that round of the game, everyone who lost blamed me. They even wanted to stop you from playing anymore."
"Haha, those moments feel like they happened just yesterday. But in reality, that was a long time ago. If time could have just stayed frozen in those days." Obito's eyes filled with nostalgia for those bygone days.
Rin said excitedly, "It's possible, Obito! As long as you come back, we can be together again..."
"No, Rin," Obito interrupted. "The moment I saw you, I realized how terribly wrong I'd been. Compared to your purity, I am nothing but a stain. I have no right to be your friend. But at least now, I still have a chance to atone." Obito made hand seals with both hands and continued, "Rin, I want you to live a normal life—live out the rest of your days happily with the one you love."
After speaking, Obito coldly intoned, "[Outer Path, Rinne Rebirth Technique.]"
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