"Do you really know who you are right now?"
When these words were spoken, Obito's reaction wasn't that strong. After all, he was already dazed from the beating.
But Isshiki, who was inside him, had a very unpleasant expression.
"He probably noticed that Obito's power is off."
This question seemed to be asking Obito if he understood his own heart, or something else. But since the questioner was Takemi, Isshiki naturally couldn't think in a simple direction.
"Especially since he fought Takeshiki, it's normal for him to be more perceptive."
Watching Takemi walk over step by step, Isshiki immediately sensed the unsealing of Obito's Karma.
Suddenly, a smile appeared on his face. Although the battle wasn't long, the effect was very significant.
Even though a lot of power was wasted on healing Obito's body, it also accelerated the unsealing of Karma.
"Keep going. The harder you hit, the faster it unseals."
Isshiki muttered, but at this moment, Obito suddenly let out a roar of anger.
"Of course I know who I am! Stop talking such nonsense to me!"
His body was constantly being healed by the power of Karma, and this healing also made the release of Karma even stronger.
He staggered to his feet, his face full of anger and unwillingness, only to see the white fang short sword in Takemi's hand.
A strange and terrifying power intertwined on it, which immediately made his angry heart cool down slightly.
Then, under Isshiki's astonished gaze, he instantly activated Kamui.
Isshiki: "..."
"Takemi, you live up to your name as an evolutionist."
Obito had no idea that Isshiki wanted to strangle him. He gritted his teeth and stared at Takemi.
"But do you really think you are unique?!"
"Are you talking about yourself?"
Takemi replied casually, not caring that Obito had entered Kamui.
After all, if the fight continued, that Karma would usher in a new round of break out.
He hadn't thought of letting Obito become Isshiki, especially since he hadn't completely plundered Isshiki's things yet.
So, it would be better for Isshiki to continue being a 'veteran cross-dresser'.
Takemi asked, "Do you really believe in that so-called evolution?"
"Because this is the truth!" Obito roared, his body completely healed, and he stood up again.
The black mottled patterns on his body became more conspicuous, and the power of Yin-Yang Release quietly gathered on him.
"If you hadn't gained evolution, do you think you would have such power? Do you think you would have come this far?!"
"..."
Takemi was somewhat speechless. Evolution or whatever, wasn't it something he had casually fabricated?
Why did it seem like a bible to Obito now?
"Are you... jealous of me?"
Suddenly, Takemi tilted his head and asked in confusion.
"I heard that you once yearned to become Hokage, yearned to gain everyone's approval in Konoha, probably yearning for everything I have now, but—"
"Shut up!"
This time, Obito seemed genuinely exasperated. He looked at Takemi coldly, then took a deep breath before speaking, "The only thing I envy you for is that you gained the power of evolution before me, but I also have something you don't."
"?"
"I have Rin's guidance, which makes me no longer lonely. No matter how difficult my path ahead, I will continue to move forward."
"..."
"Besides, why do you think I appeared here? My goal has been achieved!"
"..."
Takemi silently looked at Obito. For a moment, he admired him. Leaving aside his beliefs and vision, his words alone left Takemi at a loss for how to respond.
He had always been the one to render others speechless, but this time he was actually left somewhat speechless by Obito.
Buzz!
Obito's body slowly twisted at this moment, indicating that he was planning to leave. This made Takemi raise an eyebrow.
Obito spoke again, "What do you think other places are like now?"
As he spoke, his figure completely disappeared from where he stood, leaving behind only devastation.
"Other places, huh?"
Takemi tilted his head. He had already guessed that Obito's visit this time was most likely Isshiki's secret plan. Now that Obito deliberately said this, it gave Takemi a new guess.
'He wants to attract me to find that White Karma, but is Isshiki really that generous?'
Of course, Takemi also felt that this was Obito's own thought.
'The White Karma is probably meant to attract Ōtsutsuki Takeshiki, but Obito must have concluded that he couldn't beat me, so...'
Thinking of this, Takemi seemed to have made a decision.
At this moment, Hashirama and Tobirama had already arrived beside him.
"Are you alright, Takemi?"
They both scanned their surroundings and asked.
"That guy ran away again?"
"Yes, he's gone, but he probably came to attract my attention." Takemi nodded, and simply spoke according to Obito's intention.
"They should be targeting Tailed Beasts in other places, and they are also our allies, so..."
"Obito came just to attract your attention, to prevent you from reinforcing too quickly?"
Tobirama instantly understood, and even guessed the location.
"Is it Kirigakure? Kirigakure is our ally, and Obito once ruled there, making him more familiar with it."
"In that case..."
Hashirama's eyes lit up, and he asked curiously, "Then, will Madara also be there?"
"It's hard to say, maybe he hasn't recovered yet?"
Takemi scratched his head, thought for a moment, and said, "After all, last time he was badly beaten by Takeshiki, and his Edo Tensei body also collapsed, so it's hard to say if he has recovered."
Tobirama spoke instantly, "Regardless of whether he has recovered or not, this time we will go with you to see."
Having finally recovered, he didn't want to do nothing.
"I also need to gather some intelligence on those Akatsuki members."
"I think I can also go and take a look." Hashirama thought for a moment and said.
"I think my appearance can attract Madara, and that way you can fight better, after all, that guy took our things—"
At this point, Hashirama stopped, and Tobirama's fists clenched.
Obito took their clan's 'relics' right in front of them. This grudge could not be settled so easily.
"Go together?"
Takemi pondered for a moment, then suddenly looked up at the starry sky. His expression became somewhat strange, but after a while, he gently nodded.
"In that case, let's go together, after all—"
"This time, I'm afraid something truly troublesome is about to appear."
And this trouble, he feared, would require his 'sub-account', Ōtsutsuki Takeshiki, to make an appearance.
(End of Chapter)
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