"Haha, I told you Sage Mokgetsu is omnipotent!" Obito clenched his fists and couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Just when the wooden figure was split apart, Obito had already gathered his chakra, preparing to charge towards Mokgetsu.
The reason he didn't join the battle was out of concern that he might hinder Mokgetsu. If Mokgetsu fell into crisis, regardless of the difference in strength, Obito would surely dash forward, even if it meant dying alongside Mokgetsu.
"Huff, huff."
Shisui gasped slightly, having been equally tense for Mokgetsu, so much so that his Sharingan was operating at its limit, all to focus on Mokgetsu's condition.
"It's finally over, thank goodness." Nohara Rin finally felt relieved from her long-held anxiety.
Even the eighty-meter-tall Susanoo was directly shattered; there was no way for a cloaked Uchiha to survive, as a ninja's body couldn't withstand such terrifying techniques.
"There is still so much for me to learn about Thoughtless Slash." Kakashi, who had been tensed, started to relax.
If the cloaked Uchiha was still human, he could by no means withstand such an attack and live.
The only person Kakashi could think of surviving such an assault was the God of Ninjas, Senju Hashirama.
Legend says Senju Hashirama possessed incredibly fearsome regenerative abilities, with a seamless healing ability, allowing him to rapidly recover during battles and become virtually invulnerable.
Mokgetsu, holding Enma, panted heavily as he slowly descended from the air, displaying a faint smile towards Obito and the others.
Mokgetsu's disciples and subordinates quickly headed in Mokgetsu's direction.
Obito and Shisui closed their Sharingan, and Kakashi exited the Transparent World state, each showing a distinct smile.
Obito was full of excitement, his mouth slightly open revealing his upper teeth, displaying an expression of inner joy.
Might Guy flashed his rows of bright white teeth and gave a thumbs-up towards Mokgetsu.
Nohara Rin's eyes were gentle, and the corners of her eyes subtly raised.
Shisui's eyes shimmered brightly, his cheeks naturally uplifted.
Beneath Kakashi's mask, the corners of his mouth curved up, his eyes reflecting genuine happiness.
The Loulan expedition had alerted them to Mokgetsu's non-existent future, and they were striving to change that outcome.
Even if Mokgetsu displayed virtually unstoppable power, Kakashi and the others were still working hard toward that goal.
If nothing occurs, then naturally all is well, which would be the best result.
If something does occur, they would use their utmost strength to assist Mokgetsu.
Though ultimately they couldn't help Mokgetsu from the result, it wasn't due to a lack of effort; instead, it was the insufficient cultivation time and an exceedingly overwhelming enemy.
Just when everyone thought it was over, something unexpected happened.
"Wood Release: Planting Jutsu!"
The supposedly dead Uchiha Madara suddenly appeared behind Mokgetsu, extending his arm to unleash multiple large wooden spikes.
Although Mokgetsu quickly reacted and used Enma to sever some spikes, several still hit Mokgetsu.
Fwoosh!!
The spikes that hit Mokgetsu continued to grow, piercing through various parts of Mokgetsu's body, causing blood to splatter everywhere, even making him unable to hold Enma, dropping it directly to the ground.
This sudden upheaval was beyond everyone's expectations.
They couldn't understand how Uchiha Madara had endured the terrifying Thunder Slash without dying.
"Eight Gates, Fifth Gate, open!"
Even without comprehending what was happening, Might Guy instantly activated the Fifth Gate of Eight Gates, focusing his breath to its utmost, entering the Breath of Rock Chakra Mode, and sending a swift Tornado Kick towards Uchiha Madara.
Boom!
Uchiha Madara caught Might Guy's right leg with his hand, exploding with chakra as he slammed Might Guy down like shattering a bottle, leaving the ground cracked.
Uchiha Madara ignored Might Guy, his gaze remaining fixed on Mokgetsu, who was pierced by the Wood Release.
Might Guy's current strength wasn't enough for him to warrant a direct glance from Madara.
The rest of the disciples didn't have Might Guy's speed but also acted almost immediately.
Obito's Three Tomoe Sharingan had automatically activated the moment Mokgetsu was critically wounded, entering the Breath of Flame Chakra Mode and launching a fiery Fire Fist.
Shisui also in Three Tomoe mode, entered the Breath of Flame Chakra Mode, concentrating a strand of intense green flame.
Kakashi swiftly drew the White Fang, re-entering the Transparent World while activating the Breath of Thunder Chakra Mode.
Nohara Rin gathered a large amount of chakra in her fist, preparing to unleash the Bursting Fist.
Some of the reactive Konoha Jonin were also rushing towards Uchiha Madara.
"Do you all want to dance too?"
Boom!!
Uchiha Madara erupted with chakra and instantly formed a second-stage Susanoo, the battlefield reemerged with a blue giant possessing just an upper body.
Bam bam bam!!
Susanoo swung its fists and conjured energy tomoe in both hands, blocking all incoming attacks while also knocking away all approaching ninjas.
"To have driven me to this point, even in this state, you have reason to be proud. Habu Mokgetsu, I'll likely never forget you." Uchiha Madara said, staring at Mokgetsu with his remaining Sharingan eye.
In the final moments, he used Izanagi, rewriting the fate that was to be slain by Thoughtless Slash.
Mokgetsu genuinely surprised Uchiha Madara greatly; he didn't expect there to be a ninja in this era capable of such feats.
As he spoke, Uchiha Madara controlled Susanoo to raise the blue blade towards the fallen Mokgetsu.
"Damn it, sneaky attacks are no show of skill. If you had the guts, you'd battle Teacher Mokgetsu openly!"
Obito wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, unwillingly continuing his charge towards Uchiha, wanting to create conditions for Mokgetsu to consume the Secret Medicine.
He hadn't tried this Secret Medicine, but Mokgetsu assured him that its effects would be good, and if Mokgetsu recovered, there would still be hope.
"Eight Gates, Sixth Gate, open!"
Might Guy climbed out of the pit, forcefully unlocking the Sixth Gate of Eight Gates, his body's power surging again.
Actually, he wanted to open the higher Seventh Gate and even the Eighth Gate, the Death Gate, but unfortunately, he couldn't succeed.
Mokgetsu's disciples and those still capable of fighting all wanted to fend off Uchiha Madara.
"Wood Release: Wood Clone!"
Uchiha Madara paid them no mind, directly summoning five Wood Clones, dispatching them to deal with the ninjas, before continuing his assault on Mokgetsu.
"Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bomb!"
"Thoughtless Slash!"
"Golden Horizon!"
"Fire Release: Green Flame!"
Seeing Mokgetsu pale and visibly weak, Obito and the others exploded with everything they had.
They threw away the concerns of saving chakra and stamina, using whatever powerful techniques they could employ.
With the support of other Konoha ninjas, they managed to defeat one Wood Clone, but despairingly, there were still four Wood Clones remaining.
Under the Wood Clones' attacks, Obito and the others found their injuries worsening, unable to even assist Mokgetsu.
Obito, knocked to the ground, could only watch helplessly as the blue blade descended.
Boom!!
The ground where Mokgetsu lay cracked open, and the vast amount of blood flowing from him stained the ground beneath him crimson.
In the Three Tomoe eyes of Uchiha Madara, Obito, and Shisui, Mokgetsu's flickering vitality faded completely.
At this moment, the world in Obito and Shisui's eyes plunged into darkness.