Obito's gaze swept over the three of them, and a faint smirk seemed to appear on his lips. "You three are somewhat qualified to make me stretch my limbs a bit."
Sasuke sneered, "I alone can kill a bastard like you."
Before his words faded, the Eternal Mangekyo in his eyes spun wildly, and a violent ocular power was unleashed.
The Susanoo's skeleton solidified instantly, its giant ribs and arm bones firmly protecting Sasuke. A massive Chakra bow and arrow instantly formed in Susanoo's hand, its string drawn taut.
Whoosh!
A purple arrow tore through the air, piercingly whistling as it shot towards Obito.
However, Obito's body was like an illusion. The arrow passed through him without obstruction, exploding against a huge rock wall far behind him.
"It's useless. Before these eyes of mine, all attacks are futile."
Obito's voice almost coincided with the arrow's ear-splitting whistle as it tore through the air.
Just as the arrow penetrated his phantom image, his Mangekyo Sharingan, containing the power to distort space, had locked onto Sasuke's hidden position within the Susanoo.
Kamui!
A vortex that devoured everything appeared out of thin air, greedily reaching for the Susanoo.
There was only one goal: to completely tear apart the Uchiha brat within it.
"I'll kill you, you bastard!"
However, just an instant before the Kamui vortex fully formed, a massive Chakra slammed down towards Obito's head.
Big Ball Rasengan!
"Tsk, troublesome brat."
That momentary distraction gave Sasuke time to move, luckily saving his head.
The earth shook violently, and dust billowed into the sky.
Rasengan's violent energy blasted a deep pit several meters in diameter into the ground, with spiderweb-like cracks spreading madly.
"Damn it! Just a little more!"
Naruto missed his attack, his body leaning slightly forward due to the immense inertia.
"Got you!"
Obito's phased body instantly solidified, his right hand shooting out like lightning, grabbing at Naruto's unguarded back.
As long as he touched him, Kamui's spatial power could instantly suck Naruto into another dimension.
Violent — Leaf Adamantine-Strength Whirlwind
At the critical moment, a green figure tore through the dust.
Guy appeared beside Obito, a whip-like kick infused with powerful Chakra fiercely striking Obito's arm as he reached for Naruto.
"Tsk." Obito was frustrated.
Kamui Shuriken!
A distorted spatial vortex instantly opened before Obito, and countless high-speed spinning shuriken shot out from it, densely covering the space where Guy and Naruto were.
A skeletal Susanoo arm timely stretched across in front of Guy and Naruto, blocking this storm of deadly shuriken.
"Retreat quickly!"
Guy seized the opportunity to grab Naruto's arm, stomping his feet on the ground. Using the recoil, the two retreated rapidly, instantly putting a distance of over ten meters between themselves and Obito.
Guy quickly said, "Thanks, Uchiha kid."
"Tch." Sasuke pouted.
"Just a guy who causes me trouble."
Obito silently landed back on the ground, his crimson Mangekyo Sharingan once again scanning the three people who had him surrounded.
Similarly, the three from Konoha were also staring at Obito.
Just from the initial exchange, they realized this opponent was quite formidable.
From Kakashi, they had learned the secret of Kamui. This jutsu required a certain amount of time to activate.
But now something was wrong. The time was clearly much shorter than what Kakashi had said.
Guy suddenly understood. "Could it be that with both Mangekyo together, the preparation time needed for Kamui is shortened? Then, would the jutsu he uses to avoid attacks also be enhanced accordingly?"
"His control over the Sharingan is much greater than Kakashi's."
Obito suddenly burst into wild laughter. The power of the dual Mangekyo was even stronger than he had imagined.
"Hahahahahahaha! This is the true way to use these eyes!"
Guy shouted, "Let's go! We must keep Obito here!"
Three figures rushed towards Obito, but Obito merely sneered, activating the power of his Mangekyo.
...
Underground, Black Zetsu, observing the battle, showed a long-lost smile.
The power of the dual Mangekyo had brought Obito's strength to its peak.
What he needed to do next was to seize an opening in the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and then, absorb him into the Kamui dimension. By then, everything would be over.
Black Zetsu excitedly rubbed his hand-like appendages. "Mother, I'm about to revive you."
...
Sasuke asked, "Hey, Naruto, are you alright?"
Naruto answered, "I'm fine, just a minor injury."
Despite saying that, Naruto felt incredibly frustrated.
No matter how hard the three of them tried, continuously unleashing various Ninjutsu at Obito, it still had no effect on him.
"The eyes of the Uchiha clan are still so annoying." Kurama's voice rang out.
Naruto asked, "Kurama, do you have any ideas?"
Kurama said, "Find that guy named Kakashi, and let him be the meat shield in front. Obito won't be willing to kill Kakashi."
"...He is still recovering from his injuries."
Kurama shook his head. "Humans are truly fragile."
While Naruto and Sasuke were thinking, Guy's aura was escalating rapidly.
"This move was once reserved for Kakashi. Now, using it against his best friend seems perfectly reasonable as well."
Feeling Guy's surging Chakra, Lee became visibly flustered.
"Sensei! Are you going to use that?!"
"That's right, the strongest Taijutsu that we practice day and night to use, Eight Inner Gates's last gate."
Eight Inner Gates, Guy's father, Might Duy, had once used this technique and even opened the last gate.
He even killed a few of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist and gave the remaining severe PTSD. The price was his own life.
Now, Guy was preparing to use this technique again. It would be best if he didn't need to open the Gate of Death.
If needed... then let all of Konoha see what burning youth looks like.
"Eight Inner Gates, Gate of View..."
Suddenly, a white flash passed by, and a dashing white-haired figure arrived on the battlefield.
"Senpai, save that kick for Kakashi. Just leave this rogue ninja to me."
Guy paused, and before he could speak—
"Damn it." Black Zetsu's eyes widened. "How is he not late?!"
Sage Art: Water Release: Water Dragon Severing Wave!
With a mighty roar, a water dragon, condensed from pure Senjutsu Chakra, appeared out of thin air.
It opened its massive maw that seemed capable of devouring mountains. Then, carrying a vast amount of natural energy, it fiercely bit down towards Obito below.
[Passive: When fighting against an Uchiha, all abilities are enhanced!]
Obito's laughter abruptly stopped, and his cold eyes glanced at the attacker.
"Flying Thunder God user, not late this time. But..."
He sneered inwardly, "Before the absolute dual Mangekyo, any attack is merely futile... Hmm?"
The disdain on Obito's face instantly froze, an indescribable sense of stagnation coming from deep within his body.
Damn it!
Why!
Why couldn't his body phase and teleport into the Kamui dimension as usual!
"Ahhh!"
Takemikazuchi!
This is the ultimate ocular jutsu born to counter space-time jutsu.
Looking at Obito, who was frozen in place like a log, Black Zetsu couldn't help but curse out loud. "Idiot Obito, move!"
"Are you addicted to getting hit?!"
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