But something impossible happened—the shuriken passed through Obito's body without resistance, as if Obito's body was not real.
"What the hell?!" the Kirigakure ninja who threw the shuriken widened his eyes.
"Did that person just dodge our attack... or does that person really not exist?" another one asked, filled with confusion.
But Obito did not provide an answer. He merely stared at them sharply before running towards one of the Kirigakure ninjas with terrifying speed.
"Don't underestimate the ninja from the Bloody Mist Village!" the ninja shouted, drawing his sword towards Obito.
However, before the sword could hit its target, Obito raised his hand, and in an instant, sharp roots shot out from the palm of his hand, brutally piercing the body of the Kirigakure ninja. Blood splattered in the air.
Another Kirigakure ninja standing near Obito immediately fell to the ground in shock. The man's breath quickened as he saw Obito walking towards him with slow but threatening steps.
Suddenly, three Kirigakure ninjas jumped from above, their swords ready to stab Obito from various directions.
But as Obito's eyes shone red with the spinning pattern of the Mangekyō Sharingan, their attacks became futile. Their swords pierced Obito's body—but they felt no flesh. There was no resistance, no wounds. It was as if they were stabbing empty air.
Then, before they could retract their weapons, their bodies stiffened. The swords they wielded instead pierced their own comrade below.
"Our attack... was useless?!" one of the Kirigakure ninjas stammered, fear beginning to take over them.
Obito did not allow them to think any longer. He spun quickly, creating a wave of destruction that swept through the three Kirigakure ninjas in an instant.
In the midst of the growing panic, one of the Kirigakure ninjas shouted, "Take the girl's body! That's more important!"
"We don't need to waste time dealing with that person!" another interjected, trying to shake off their fear.
But Obito would not let them take Rin. Without hesitation, Obito charged towards them.
Several Kirigakure ninjas quickly formed a barricade, raising their weapons to block Obito's path.
"Don't let that person get close!"
But nothing could stop Obito. With agile movements, he passed through them all in an instant, grabbed a sword from one of the Kirigakure ninjas, and then threw the sword at the Kirigakure ninja trying to carry Rin's body.
The sword flew swiftly, piercing the target's body. The ninja gasped, his body trembling before he stumbled back in shock, blood flowing from his wound.
Obito stepped forward, coldly staring at the dying ninja. Without a word, Obito raised his hand, and sharp roots shot out, piercing the opponent's body as Obito struck him hard.
Then, with a single kick to the face of the Kirigakure ninja, the mask the man wore shattered, revealing the expression of fear on his face.
"Who... is that person?!" the remaining Kirigakure ninja whispered in fear, their voices trembling.
Obito stood still, his breath heavy. Slowly, Obito's awareness returned, and he began to take in his surroundings.
"This place..." Obito murmured softly, confusion starting to overwhelm him. "Where am I?"
But before Obito's thoughts could clear, giant tree roots emerged from the ground, rampaging with uncontrollable ferocity. In an instant, they swept away all the remaining Kirigakure ninjas, eliminating them without resistance.
The spiral creature covering Obito's body moved slightly, revealing Obito's face now smeared with blood. Blood flowed slowly from Obito's right eye, dripping onto the ground.
Obito stared at Rin's lifeless body, and his awareness fully returned.
"I know now..." Obito whispered in a voice barely audible.
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