Chapter 4 - The War Fan and the Will of Fire
The cave shook with force as the battle raged on. Sparks of chakra clashed, wind howled from each devastating strike, and the ground itself cracked beneath the weight of battle.
The Konoha forces were relentless. Obito was fast, calculating, and nearly untouchable, but they had numbers and coordination on their side. His Kamui abilities were powerful, but they knew his weakness, he could not phase and attack simultaneously.
Now, they exploited that opening.
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Obito's gunbai swung through the air, deflecting a barrage of kunai infused with explosive tags. The resulting detonation sent dust and debris flying, but the Konoha forces pushed through.
Shikaku Nara observed the battlefield with his sharp, analytical gaze. Every movement, every teleportation flicker, every attack Obito made, Shikaku recorded it in his mind.
"He relies on his phasing too much," Shikaku deduced. "We need to overwhelm him with attacks from multiple directions to force him into a mistake."
Shikaku formed a hand seal.
"Shadow Paralysis Jutsu."
His shadow slithered forward like a viper, stretching across the cavern floor toward Obito.
At the same time
"Bug Swarm Jutsu!"
Shibi Aburame raised his hand, and a torrent of kikaichu beetles erupted from his sleeves, flooding the battlefield with a living tide of chakra-consuming insects.
The masked man clicked his tongue as he phased, allowing the insects and shadow to pass through him harmlessly.
Then, a roar.
"Fang Over Fang!"
A blur of spinning destruction shot toward him, Tsume Inuzuka and Kuromaru, their forms rotating like twin drills.
Forcing himself to react, Obito swung his gunbai, unleashing a violent wind current that slammed into Tsume and Kuromaru, sending them skidding back, but not before Kuromaru's fangs grazed Obito's arm.
The masked man winced. Even a small hit was dangerous in a fight like this.
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Obito teleported across the battlefield, reappearing on a jagged rock formation overlooking his enemies.
He raised a hand and the cavern rumbled.
From the ground, dozens of White Zetsu clones emerged, their grotesque forms twisting as they leaped toward the Konoha shinobi.
"Spread out!" Minato ordered.
The battle erupted into further chaos.
Choza Akimichi took the forefront, slamming his enlarged fist into the ground with a resounding boom, crushing several Zetsu instantly.
Hiashi Hyuga spun into the fray, his Byakugan flaring as he unleashed a Heavenly Rotation, shredding a dozen clones that dared approach him.
At the same time, a blur of black and green streaked toward Obito.
Might Guy, the Green Beast of Konoha, burst forward, his fifth gate opening, his body glowing with blue aura.
"Morning Peacock!"
A barrage of superheated punches engulfed the area, forcing Obito to teleport away before the flaming fists could reach him.
The second he reappeared
Kakashi was waiting.
With a lightning-covered kunai in hand, Kakashi lunged at Obito.
Their weapons clashed, sparks flying as metal met gunbai.
"Still hiding behind a mask?" Kakashi muttered as they exchanged blows.
Obito swung his gunbai, and Kakashi barely evaded, countering with a Raikiri aimed at Obito's ribs.
Obito phased.
But Kakashi anticipated it.
Yamato's wood-style tendrils burst from the ground, ensnaring Obito the moment he re-materialized.
"Got you," Yamato muttered.
Obito, caught mid-phase, gritted his teeth.
But before they could capitalize
A vortex appeared beneath Yamato's feet.
Kakashi's eyes widened. "Damn it, Yamato, move!"
Too late.
Yamato was sucked into the Kamui dimension.
"One down," Obito muttered, reappearing atop another rock.
Minato narrowed his eyes.
"If we don't corner him now, he'll keep picking us off."
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Through all the chaos, Shikaku had been calculating.
"He's teleporting in a pattern."
He looked toward Fugaku, whose Mangekyō Sharingan was glowing ominously.
"Fugaku," Shikaku called. "Prepare to intercept."
Fugaku gave a sharp nod.
Shikaku's shadow extended once more, but this time, Inoichi followed up.
"Mind Body Disturbance Jutsu!"
Obito phased, dodging the shadow, but Inoichi's jutsu struck before he could fully teleport.
His body twitched.
It lasted only a fraction of a second, but that moment of hesitation was enough.
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Shisui struck.
His Susanoo's lance drilled toward Obito's location at blinding speed.
At the same time
Fugaku activated Amaterasu.
Black flames erupted in the space where Obito would reappear.
His Sharingan flared wildly as he teleported again, only to find himself boxed in.
Shisui above him.
Fugaku's flames behind him.
Minato in front of him.
And then
Jiraiya's Rasengan crashed into his back.
The force of the attack sent him flying, slamming him into the cavern wall. Blood dripped from the wound on his back.
Obito groaned. Dammit.
As he struggled to get up, Minato appeared before him
"It's over," the Fourth Hokage said.
Obito looked at the forces surrounding him. Nowhere to run.
For the first time, he felt cornered.
But he wasn't finished yet.
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Chapter 5: The Devil's Intervention/ Lightbringer vs Konoha's finest
Obito Uchiha, stood cornered within the cavern, surrounded by Konoha's elite shinobi. His Sharingan darted between his adversaries, calculating possible escape routes. The air was thick with tension, each ninja poised for the imminent clash.
Suddenly, an oppressive aura filled the cave, causing even the most seasoned shinobi to falter. A slow, mocking clap echoed through the chamber.
"Well, well, what do we have here? A party, and I wasn't invited?"
All eyes turned to the source, a figure emerged from the shadows, exuding an air of supreme confidence. He was impeccably dressed in a sharp black suit, a glass of crimson wine swirling lazily in his hand. A black suit, tailor-fitted, hugged his tall frame. His golden hair gleamed under the light.
His eyes glowed a menacing red, and behind him unfurled magnificent golden wings that seemed to shimmer with their own light.
"Who are you?" Minato Namikaze demanded, kunai at the ready.
The stranger smirked, taking a leisurely sip of his wine. "Lucifer. Lucifer Morningstar. But you can call me the Devil."
Kakashi Hatake's visible eye widened. "The Devil? As in... the fallen angel?"
Lucifer chuckled. "Ah, you mortals and your stories. Let's just say I'm here to spice things up." With a casual wave of his hand, a portal materialized beside him, and from it stumbled Tenzo, disoriented but unharmed.
"Tenzo!" Yugao cried out, rushing to her comrade's side.
Lucifer dusted his hands. "There, a gesture of goodwill. Now, shall we dance?"
Without warning, Lucifer's wings unfurled, and he soared upward, surveying the shinobi below.
Shikaku Nara's mind raced. "Everyone, stay alert! We don't know the extent of his abilities."
Choza Akimichi expanded his physique, towering over his comrades. "Let's see how he handles this!" He charged at Lucifer, fist raised.
Lucifer sighed, almost bored. With a mere glance, he halted Choza's advance, suspending the giant ninja mid-air. "Really? Size isn't everything, you know."
Tsume Inuzuka and her companion Kuromaru lunged next, fangs bared. Lucifer snapped his fingers, and the duo found themselves floating, unable to move.
"Such enthusiasm," Lucifer mused, "but terribly misguided."
Hiashi Hyuga activated his Byakugan, attempting to pinpoint any weaknesses. "He's toying with us. We need a strategy."
Jiraiya stepped forward, summoning a massive toad. "Let's see how you handle this!" The toad unleashed a torrent of oil, which Jiraiya ignited with a fire jutsu.
The flames engulfed Lucifer, but as the smoke cleared, he stood unscathed, brushing soot from his suit. "Fire? How original." He raised his hand, and the flames reversed direction, hurtling back toward Jiraiya and his summon.
Kakashi formed hand seals rapidly. "Raikiri!" He dashed toward Lucifer, lightning crackling in his palm.
Lucifer's eyes glinted with amusement. As Kakashi closed in, Lucifer sidestepped effortlessly, tapping Kakashi on the shoulder. "Missed me." Kakashi stumbled, surprised by Lucifer's speed.
Itachi and Shisui exchanged glances, activating their Sharingan. They launched a coordinated genjutsu assault, hoping to trap Lucifer in an illusion.
Lucifer yawned, unimpressed. "Mind tricks? Please." He snapped his fingers, and the genjutsu shattered, leaving both Uchiha momentarily stunned.
Gai stepped forward, opening the sixth gate. "Morning Peacock!" He unleashed a barrage of fiery punches.
Lucifer caught Gai's fists effortlessly, smirking. "Fiery. I like it." He pushed Gai back, sending him skidding across the cavern floor.
Asuma and Kurenai attempted a tandem attack, combining wind and illusion techniques. Lucifer merely waved his hand, dispelling the illusions and redirecting the wind harmlessly.
Anko hurled a volley of kunai, each infused with poison. Lucifer caught them mid-air, examining one. "Poison? How naughty." He let them drop, the blades clattering at his feet.
Yugao and the remaining ANBU operatives surrounded Lucifer, weapons drawn. He raised an eyebrow. "Oh, come now. This is hardly fair... for you."
With a flourish, Lucifer's wings expanded, and a shockwave emanated from him, sending the ANBU flying. He landed gracefully, adjusting his cufflinks.
Throughout the skirmish, Lucifer maintained an air of detached amusement. He seemed more interested in banter than battle, his demeanor that of a cat toying with mice.
Minato's eyes narrowed. "Enough. We need to end this." He flashed through hand seals, preparing his Rasengan.
Lucifer's gaze fixed on Minato, a hint of interest flickering in his eyes
Tbc