Chapter 768 Arrancar! (6k)

“Melting Style Chakra Mode!”

As Naruto charged, the Six Paths Jinchuriki also made their move. Roshi, covered in scorching lava, blocked Naruto’s path.

Under the Melting Style Chakra Mode, Roshi’s defense was incredibly tough, making it impossible for even the current Naruto to defeat him quickly.

Whoosh!

Just then, Yagura Karatachi, wielding an iron rod, flew forward and swung at Naruto from the side.

Clang!

Killer Bee swiftly drew his sword and blocked the attack.

“Rat Tail Orb!”

Yugito Nii released multiple blue flames.

However, perhaps considering Rin Nohara was far away, the flames did not shoot towards Rin, focusing instead on Obito, who was positioned in the middle.

“Sage Art: Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique!”

Obito quickly formed hand seals and spat out streams of Sage Art fireballs, which not only nullified the attack but also had many remaining Sage Art fireballs that continued to smash towards the Jinchuriki and White Mask Obito.

“Water Release: Bubble Technique!”

Utakata took out a straw, condensed Chakra in his throat, and rapidly blew out a large number of bubbles.

Boom!!

The bubbles exploded instantly upon touching the flames, scattering them.

White Mask Obito’s Six Paths Jinchuriki and Naruto’s seven-person team all made their moves, and for a time, the scene was incredibly chaotic, with constant explosions, numerous trees breaking, and craters appearing on the ground.

Kakashi constantly observed the entire battlefield situation through his Transparent World and noticed a flaw in Roshi’s defenses under Naruto’s high-intensity assault. He unleashed the Senjutsu Chakra he had already condensed and attacked swiftly.

“Swiftness: Flash!”

Crackling!!

Under the effect of the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, dazzling electric light covered Kakashi’s body.

The Sage Art version of Lightning Release Chakra invigorated his body exceptionally well, and Kakashi could feel his strength rapidly increasing.

The Sage Mode boost, combined with the Breathing Technique Chakra Mode and Transparent World, made Kakashi’s speed terrifyingly fast.

Even though Roshi noticed Kakashi’s movements through shared vision, he still couldn’t dodge Kakashi’s slash, and his body was cut in half at the waist.

“The other world’s Kakashi, without my Sharingan, actually possesses such strength.”

White Mask Obito frowned slightly.

This was beyond his expectation. Based on Kakashi’s appearance, he should be around seventeen or eighteen years old, similar to Naruto.

Yet, his speed was even faster than the thirty-year-old Kakashi, and he had even mastered Sage Mode.

“Good opportunity!”

Naruto’s eyes lit up, and he immediately wanted to seize the opportunity to pull out the black rod from Roshi’s body.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

At this moment, a terrifying aura suddenly erupted.

White Mask Obito naturally wouldn’t allow Naruto to pull out the Chakra receiver. He directly controlled all Jinchuriki to unleash their Tailed Beast Chakra, making them all enter a half-Tailed Beast transformation state.

A violent Chakra aura instantly filled the entire forest.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Several dark red Chakra tails swept towards Naruto, sending him flying.

“Bansho Tenin!”

Seeing the opponent unleash Tailed Beast Chakra, Nagato also didn’t hold back. He stretched out his hand and pulled Yugito Nii towards him, using the Preta Path to rapidly absorb her Tailed Beast Chakra to replenish his own.

The battle with Edo Nagato had consumed a lot of his Chakra.

Kakashi’s eyes lit up, and he swiftly weaved through the battlefield using the extreme speed of Sage Art Thunder Breathing, occasionally using Enma to drain the Jinchuriki’s Chakra, fighting with increasing vigor.

Killer Bee saw this scene and only then remembered that his Samehada could also counter half-Tailed Beast transformation, so he also used Samehada to devour Tailed Beast Chakra.

While Nagato and the others were having a good time, White Mask Obito, who was being fleeced, was not pleased.

These were all Tailed Beasts he had painstakingly collected; they were his Chakra!

Roar!

A terrifying roar echoed.

Under Obito’s control, Roshi’s body rapidly changed, finally becoming a giant red ape several tens of meters tall.

“He can even fully transform into a Tailed Beast!”

Kakashi frowned tightly.

He originally thought that since the opponent was simultaneously controlling six Jinchuriki, half-Tailed Beast transformation would be their limit. He never expected them to be able to use full Tailed Beast transformation.

Fully transformed Tailed Beast Jinchuriki and half-transformed Jinchuriki are two different concepts.

If the opponent weren’t Edo Tensei bodies, Kakashi, going all out, would be confident in instantly killing a half-transformed Jinchuriki with one blow.

But if it were a fully transformed Tailed Beast Jinchuriki, even with a full-power Dream Slash, Kakashi wasn’t confident in defeating them.

“Bee, you should also transform into your Tailed Beast form.”

Eight-Tails reminded him.

Naruto couldn’t enter full Tailed Beast transformation, so the only one who could contend with a Tailed Beast was Killer Bee.

“Understood!”

Killer Bee let out a strange cry, leaped into the air, and performed his full Tailed Beast transformation. A giant ox with octopus-like tentacles for a tail appeared in everyone’s sight, looking even sturdier than the fully transformed Roshi.

Rumble!!

When the two fully transformed Jinchuriki clashed, just the impact of their bodies caused large swathes of trees to break and fall, and even the ground continuously shattered, sending dirt and rocks flying.

In the blink of an eye, the forest was almost turned into a basin.

“Eight-Tails, you can handle one, but what about a few more?”

White Mask Obito sneered, directly making all the Jinchuriki enter full Tailed Beast transformation and launch a full-power assault.

As several ferocious roars echoed, massive Tailed Beast true forms appeared before Obito and the others.

Obito and the others, with their less than two-meter height, looked like slightly larger insects before the giant Tailed Beasts.

“Damn it, why hasn’t the main body arrived yet!”

Obito Shadow Clone felt immense pressure at the sight.

During the Third Shinobi World War, if a Jinchuriki capable of controlling a fully transformed Tailed Beast appeared, an entire Great Ninja Village would have to be on high alert, specifically dispatching powerful individuals to lead large Ninja forces to stop them.

And now, the seven of them actually had to face six fully transformed Tailed Beasts simultaneously; the danger was unimaginable.

Everything else was fine, but if six Tailed Beasts used Tailed Beast Ball together, Nagato probably couldn’t block it and could only protect himself.

Just as Obito was thinking about whether to use Flying Thunder God to send Rin Nohara away, a burst of laughter rang out.

“Looks like we arrived just in time!”

Jiraiya laughed, flashed forward, and then slammed his hand seals onto the ground.

“Summoning Technique!”

Bang!

White smoke flashed, and Gamabunta, also of considerable size, appeared on the battlefield. Fukasaku and Shima, the two Sages, appeared on Jiraiya’s shoulders.

“Eh, little Jiraiya, didn’t you die? And why have you become so young?”

Sage Shima looked at Jiraiya’s profile, completely stunned.

“You didn’t use some forbidden Jutsu, did you?”

Sage Fukasaku asked worriedly.

In the Ninja World, any Ninjutsu related to resurrection was basically a harmful evil Jutsu.

“Gamabunta, why didn’t you tell the two Sages about me?”

Jiraiya said, displeased.

After the battle, he had specifically explained the parallel world situation to this world’s Gamabunta.

“Do you think I have nothing better to do? I didn’t know you were going to fight again so soon, and against such exaggerated opponents.”

Gamabunta retorted grumpily.

When the six fully transformed Tailed Beasts set their sights on him, Gamabunta almost wanted to return to Mount Myōboku.

Was this what he was summoned for? A Tailed Beast team-building exercise?

“Two Sages, it’s a long story about me, so let’s not talk about it for now. We can chat after the battle ends.”

Jiraiya ended the topic while gathering natural energy.

“Ero-Sennin!”

Naruto was quite excited about Jiraiya’s arrival, but also a little worried.

“Sasori, be careful next.”

Nagato reminded Sasori, who had walked to his side.

Sasori’s strength was considered strong in the entire Ninja World, but in their small team, Sasori was indeed the weaker one.

“Mm.”

Sasori looked at the several giant monsters not far away and nodded without arguing.

Puppet Masters are more skilled in positional warfare, requiring traps to be set up in advance. In this kind of encounter battle, he would indeed be weaker.

“The enemies are a bit big.”

Might Guy ran to Kakashi’s side and complained.

“Have the reinforcements finally arrived?”

Seeing Jiraiya, Might Guy, and the others arriving, Kakashi subtly breathed a sigh of relief.

Their seven-person team’s strength was already formidable, and with Jiraiya and the others, even against six fully transformed Tailed Beasts, they had a very good chance of winning.

Coupled with the Allied Shinobi Forces, who were gaining advantages across the battlefield, the scales of victory were already tipping in their favor.

“What a spirited young friend!”

Might Guy looked at Kakashi, who was emitting a blue glow all over his body and showed no signs of weariness or despondency on his face, and couldn’t help but give him a thumbs-up, smiling.

Looking at such a Kakashi, he felt as if he was seeing the most spirited genius Kakashi from over twenty years ago, when Obito and the others hadn’t died, and Sakumo Hatake hadn’t sacrificed himself.

“Another ‘me’…”

Kakashi also noticed the extremely dazzling presence on the battlefield, as well as the black-haired youth and the beautiful brown-haired girl behind him. He felt an indescribable melancholy in his heart.

This team is truly good.

“Kakashi, look at ‘you,’ he looks like a pathetic old man whose life isn’t going well.”

Obito noticed Kakashi’s expression and couldn’t help but tease him.

Kakashi had long noticed the arrival of the adult Kakashi and was observing him out of the corner of his eye. Hearing Obito’s words, he retorted:

“That’s a mature demeanor. He’s at least the commander of the Third Division of the Allied Shinobi Forces. No matter what, he wouldn’t be a pathetic old man whose life isn’t going well.”

After all, this was “him,” and it wasn’t Obito’s place to say such things.

“At the very least, he’s a successful but jaded old man.”

Kakashi added.

Kakashi: …

“Don’t say that.”

Rin Nohara shook her head with a serious expression.

Kakashi felt a little teary-eyed. Indeed, no matter which world, Rin would always be the gentle Rin.

“You shouldn’t judge people by their appearance; it’s not good.”

Rin Nohara said.

Kakashi touched his face. Did he really look like a jaded old man?

“There are also Ninja from other parallel worlds, and they are Jiraiya and Orochimaru.”

White Mask Obito showed a hint of apprehension.

Jiraiya and Orochimaru were not to be trifled with, and since they were from a parallel world, who knew what strange methods they might possess.

Facing so many powerful individuals, White Mask Obito dared not be careless and simultaneously controlled the Six Paths Tailed Beasts to launch a full-force attack.

“Sage Mode!”

With the help of the two Sages, Jiraiya quickly accumulated natural energy and entered Sage Mode, then used a large-scale Sage Art Fire Release with Gamabunta.

“Sage Art: Vortex!”

Orochimaru, who had entered Breathing Technique Sage Mode, used Sage Art Wind Release, attacking the Tailed Beasts while expanding the range of Jiraiya’s Fire Release.

“Magnet Release: Iron Sand!”

Sasori controlled his puppet to create a large amount of Iron Sand, using it to restrict the Tailed Beasts’ movements, assisting Nagato and Jiraiya as main attackers.

Even the Complete Body Tailed Beasts were struggling under the powerful Sage Art bombardment from Kakashi and the others, entering a disadvantaged position.

However, Kakashi did not relax his guard, because the opponents were Edo Tensei bodies, and they had no concerns about stamina.

If they couldn’t quickly deal with the six Jinchuriki, and the battle turned into a war of attrition, then Kakashi and his team would be at a disadvantage.

“Although the Jinchuriki are Edo Tensei and cannot be killed, the Tailed Beasts aren’t, right?”

A Flash of inspiration struck Kakashi’s mind as he asked Killer Bee beside him.

“That’s right, the Tailed Beasts cannot be Edo Tensei. The opponent must have revived the Ninja and then injected the Tailed Beasts into their bodies.”

Killer Bee relayed the Eight-Tails’ words to Kakashi.

“Which means, as long as the power is sufficient, it’s possible to kill the Tailed Beasts.”

Kakashi tightened his grip on Enma and said.

Since the enemy’s goal was the Nine Tailed Beasts, if he killed one of them, the opponent would never be able to achieve their goal before the Tailed Beast revived.

Normally, his Dream One-Shot wouldn’t be able to kill a Tailed Beast.

But he had two Jinchuriki among his teammates. By absorbing some Chakra from Naruto or Killer Bee, he could use a Dream One-Shot that surpassed his limits.

Coupled with his mastery of Sage Art, the enhancement of Senjutsu Chakra, and the assistance of others, he might truly be able to kill a Tailed Beast with one strike.

Even if he couldn’t kill it, he could severely wound it.

Then he would just let his teammates finish it off.

“Kill the Tailed Beast.”

Kakashi was startled by “his own” thought and realized there was indeed some truth to it.

He touched his Mangekyo Sharingan, covered by his headband. If he used Kamui to attack the Tailed Beast’s head, even a Tailed Beast would likely struggle to survive.

Naruto, who had just finished communicating with Lord Fifth, heard this and quickly spoke:

“Little Kakashi-sensei, don’t be rash. These Tailed Beasts are all being controlled. Son said that if we help it break free from control, it will help us.”

Kakashi did not reply.

It was easier said than done to pull out the black rod from these dangerous Tailed Beasts.

This wasn’t just one Tailed Beast; there were six of them, and a formidable Masked Man was lurking nearby, eyeing them like a tiger.

However, Kakashi was not in a hurry to act.

The opponents in this battle destined it to be a fight that couldn’t end quickly. If they could truly gain the Tailed Beasts’ help, that would be for the best.

With everyone’s help, Naruto poured all his strength into it and finally managed to pull out the black rod from Lord Fifth’s body.

At this moment, Naruto gained the approval of Kurama within him.

It could finally confirm that Naruto was truly willing to work for the Tailed Beasts, unlike other Ninja who only thought of exploiting them.

“Gedo Statue!”

White Mask Obito unhesitatingly summoned the Gedo Statue, then used a secret technique to retrieve the Four-Tails that had broken free from control.

Since he dared to release the Tailed Beasts, he naturally had a backup plan.

However, something White Mask Obito hadn’t anticipated happened.

Boom!!

A dazzling golden light flashed past.

Naruto, who had originally exited Kurama Chakra Mode due to excessive Chakra consumption, now glowed with an even more brilliant golden Chakra than before. His aura rapidly surged, even surpassing Nagato, who could suppress a Tailed Beast alone.

“Wow, Naruto-nii, how did you do that? It’s so cool!”

Obito’s eyes widened as he looked at Naruto, who was glowing golden and had a Chakra cloak materialized around him.

How did he suddenly change into such a cool form mid-battle?

“Haha, but I can’t teach you this. I can, however, let you experience it.”

“Let’s go, Kurama!”

Naruto unleashed Kurama Chakra, rapidly creating a Kurama made of golden Chakra and enveloping Obito and the others within it.

Although he couldn’t control Kurama, as long as Naruto’s Tailed Beast transformation was active, Obito, inside the Kurama Chakra, could not be harmed.

Naruto’s strength had qualitatively improved after gaining Kurama’s complete approval.

Coupled with the assistance of Nagato, Jiraiya, and others, within two to three minutes, the black rods on the remaining five Tailed Beasts were also all pulled out, and they were no longer controlled by Obito.

“I should have used a Tailed Beast Ball.”

White Mask Obito’s face beneath his mask became extremely grim.

This was absolutely the worst outcome.

However, White Mask Obito quickly regained his composure.

He had been preparing for Infinite Tsukuyomi for over a decade, and he had contingency plans for such situations.

White Mask Obito expressionlessly used the Gedo Statue to retrieve all the Tailed Beasts and threw the Eight-Tails’ tentacles and the sealed Gold and Silver Brothers into the Gedo Statue.

With seven complete Tailed Beasts already present, as long as the nine types of Tailed Beast Chakra were gathered, the Ten-Tails could be revived.

Of course, due to its imperfection, its power would be slightly less, and the revival would take longer.

But White Mask Obito couldn’t afford to worry about that now.

Due to the arrival of reinforcements from the parallel world, the Allied Shinobi Forces’ combat power exceeded expectations.

If he didn’t revive the Ten-Tails now, he might not have another chance.

Roar!!!

With the nine types of Chakra gathered, the Gedo Statue let out a terrifying roar. Its powerful aura shattered the surrounding ground, and dirt and rocks rose into the air.

“Zetsu, tell Madara to come over, and quickly.”

White Mask Obito shouted into the empty space. He knew Zetsu was definitely there.

White Mask Obito had never considered Zetsu his own, because he knew that Zetsu was both a helper and Uchiha Madara’s backup plan.

“Understood.”

As White Mask Obito expected, a white head popped out from the ground, let out a strange laugh, and then disappeared.

Rumble!!!

The evolving Gedo Statue grew stronger almost every minute. Its powerful Chakra made all the Ninja present show shocked expressions.

At this moment, whether they knew about White Mask Obito’s Eye of the Moon Plan or not, they could all see how ominous the Gedo Statue was.

“This monster’s Chakra is strong enough to destroy the Ninja World!”

Nagato’s expression became incredibly solemn.

The waters of this parallel world were much deeper than they had imagined.

Compared to the Gedo Statue’s Chakra at this moment, the Tailed Beasts’ Chakra was nothing.

“Kamui!”

Seeing this, Kakashi immediately unleashed his Chakra, staring intently at the Gedo Statue’s head and using his strongest Kamui since obtaining the Mangekyo Sharingan.

Fearing he wouldn’t be able to stop the Gedo Statue, he used most of his Chakra, not being as meticulous as usual.

The invisible spatial distortion made the already grotesque head of the Gedo Statue even more eerie.

“Kamui? Why don’t I sense my main body?”

Obito Shadow Clone saw the familiar distorted space and thought his main body had arrived. After a moment of sensing, he realized it was Kakashi using it.

“You, big Kakashi, that’s my Eye Technique!”

Obito Shadow Clone was greatly shocked.

He, the genuine Obito, didn’t even use Kamui, yet mere Kakashi was using Kamui. It was simply outrageous.

“The ability of that Sharingan is actually Kamui.”

Orochimaru showed a thoughtful expression.

Due to the side effects, Kakashi never used Kamui unless it was a critical moment, so Orochimaru, who had met Kakashi on the first day, didn’t know the ability of his Mangekyo Sharingan.

Just as Kakashi thought he was about to succeed, the distorted space suddenly stabilized, and the Gedo Statue’s head remained unharmed.

“How can this be?”

Kakashi froze. He had missed with his Kamui before, but this was the first time it had failed to activate.

For a moment, he wasn’t sure if the Masked Man had used some special technique or if it was due to the Gedo Statue’s inherent peculiarities.

Obito Shadow Clone’s eyelids twitched wildly.

As the person who understood Kamui best, he naturally knew what had just happened.

Only someone with Kamui could nullify Kamui.

And at this moment, the enemy they faced was only the Masked Man…

Kakashi was right; that guy’s Eye Technique really was Kamui!

“Big Kakashi, if I may ask, the me of this world died in the Third Shinobi World War, right?”

Obito Shadow Clone asked in a low voice.

“Yes, it was during the Kannabi Bridge Battle of the Third Shinobi World War.”

Speaking of the sad past, Kakashi’s eyes grew dim.

Hearing this, Obito’s hanging heart dropped a little.

He gave Kakashi a look, and Kakashi immediately understood, signaling Killer Bee, who was in Full Tailed Beast transformation, to come closer and shield Obito and Kakashi’s bodies.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

After a dozen seconds, Kakashi and the others attacked the Masked Man together.

Facing the encirclement of over a dozen powerful individuals, White Mask Obito remained unperturbed.

He definitely couldn’t defeat so many people in a direct fight, but with Kamui, he could stall for time.

Once Uchiha Madara arrived, the tables would turn.

“I want to see who you really are!”

The moment White Mask Obito vanished into the Kamui Dimension, Obito Shadow Clone raised his Rasengan and slammed it towards White Mask Obito’s head.

While being shielded by Killer Bee, Obito had taught Kakashi how to use Kamui to absorb people, then created a Shadow Clone and had Kakashi absorb it into the Kamui Dimension.

Bang!

An explosion rang out.

Even though White Mask Obito’s mask was specially made and incredibly hard, it shattered under the immense power of the Rasengan, revealing the grim face beneath.

“You… why…”

Obito Shadow Clone looked at Broken Mask Obito’s face, his expression instantly freezing, his eyes wide, his pupils involuntarily dilating. Even his breathing seemed to stop at that moment, only the booming of his accelerating heartbeat echoing in his ears.

Why? Why? Why?

Obito had countless questions he wanted to ask. This sudden truth was too astonishing, causing him to become incoherent and unable to speak properly.

“What could a hothouse flower like you possibly understand!”

PS:

6k

Wrote until past one o’clock, almost my limit. If it’s any later, I might not be able to sleep until tomorrow morning. My mind is too active after writing.