Chapter 779: The Differences in the World (5k)

By the time Obito and Naruto arrived in front of Six Paths Obito, they just happened to see Six Paths Obito’s body rapidly regenerating.

“He’s still not dead.”

Looking at Six Paths Obito, whose body had already recovered by half, Obito realized his caution was justified.

“Sage Art: Rasenshuriken!”

Naruto quickly condensed a Sage Art Rasengan.

Whoosh whoosh!

Six Paths Obito gritted his teeth and pushed his power to the limit, firing two Truth-Seeking Orbs.

“Brother Naruto, I’ll leave the attack to you.”

Obito used Senjutsu Chakra to activate Limitless, blocking the Truth-Seeking Orbs and using Flying Thunder God Technique to teleport them far away.

“Don’t worry, little brother Obito.”

Naruto unhesitatingly threw the Rasenshuriken.

Boom!!

A dazzling white light flashed, and the half of Six Paths Obito that had just recovered was nearly severed.

However, compared to the damage Naruto caused, Six Paths Obito discovered a more serious problem: the Tailed Beasts within him were in turmoil.

Roar!

The power of the Nine-Tailed Beasts within Six Paths Obito surged out all at once through the wound Naruto had created.

Naruto, following the Nine-Tails’ instructions, used Tailed Beast Chakra for a “tug-of-war,” pulling the Tailed Beasts out of Six Paths Obito’s body.

As Six Paths Obito was extremely weak at this moment, Naruto proceeded very smoothly, instantly pulling over most of the seven Tailed Beasts that acknowledged him.

But just as Naruto thought he was about to rescue all seven Tailed Beasts in one go, the seven Tailed Beasts, which were almost pulled out, were actually yanked back a little.

“Don’t joke around, I, who have become the second Six Paths Sage, will never be defeated by you useless people!”

Six Paths Obito gritted his teeth, desperately controlling the Tailed Beasts within his body, constantly pulling back the Tailed Beast power that was being drawn out.

He had worked for over a decade for the Infinite Tsukuyomi.

During this time, he had killed many people and caused the deaths of many others.

To create chaos and fish in troubled waters, he released the Nine-Tails, causing the deaths of his teacher and his teacher’s wife, and numerous Konoha Ninja and Konoha residents.

To plunge Nagato into deeper darkness, he personally killed many Akatsuki Organization members.

To seize the Nine-Tails and Eight-Tails, he personally launched a Shinobi World War.

The reason he did so much without feeling guilty was because he believed that as long as he used the Infinite Tsukuyomi, all his previous sins would dissipate like an illusion.

Therefore, Six Paths Obito would never allow the Infinite Tsukuyomi to fail.

Only then would his Rin Nohara truly be revived.

Only then would the world truly achieve peace and escape despair.

“You, the second Six Paths Sage? I’m the second Muzuki Sage!”

Obito teleported back to Naruto’s side, and finding Six Paths Obito still cursing, he couldn’t help but retort.

“Little brother Obito, lend a hand.”

Naruto called for Obito’s help in seizing the Tailed Beasts.

Obito entered Naruto’s Nine-Tails Chakra, activating his Chakra to help Naruto in the “tug-of-war.”

Perhaps because both sides were counterparts, when Obito’s Chakra mixed with Naruto’s Chakra to contend with Six Paths Obito’s Chakra, something strange happened.

Naruto, who could originally only hear some of Six Paths Obito’s inner thoughts, now had two slideshows in his mind, one was Obito, and the other was also Obito.

Initially, there was no difference between the two Obitos; both were orphans, living with their grandmothers, and their grades at the Ninja Academy were average, earning them the title of “Uchiha Clan’s Dead Last.”

The content overlap was so high that Naruto suspected his eyes were playing tricks on him, seeing one slideshow as two.

However, as the scenes in the slideshow continuously changed, differences eventually emerged.

Muzuki appeared, as a substitute teacher, in the memories of one of the Obitos.

Naruto felt, whether it was his illusion or not, that as soon as Muzuki appeared, the scenes in the slideshow became brighter and more vibrant.

After this, the differences between the two Obitos grew larger and larger.

The Obito with Muzuki, under Muzuki’s guidance, constantly strived to shed his dead last status and became a well-known genius at the Ninja Academy.

The Obito without Muzuki’s Fourth Grade life was much like his previous three years, graduating ordinarily to become a Ninja.

When the Obito with Muzuki became a Jonin, the Obito without Muzuki hadn’t even become a Chunin yet.

Up to this point, Naruto actually felt pretty good.

Even with different strengths and statuses, both Obitos were very kind, and their dreams were both to become Hokage and save the world.

The true divergence point was on that dark, rainy night, when “Obito” witnessed Kakashi kill Rin Nohara, and from then on, the two Obitos became vastly different.

“So that’s how it is.”

Watching Rin Nohara tragically die under Kakashi’s Chidori in the scene, Obito couldn’t help but clench his fists.

This was no longer a genjutsu scene constructed by Six Paths Obito, but a genuine memory, which Obito saw very clearly.

Rin Nohara, who had a Tailed Beast sealed within her, intentionally collided with Kakashi’s Chidori, which he was preparing to attack the Hidden Mist with, ultimately dying.

Obito now understood why Kakashi in Uzumaki Naruto’s world looked like a Decadent Uncle (depressed middle-aged man).

The brutal war had ravaged too many people.

“No wonder Rin over there is safe and sound.”

Six Paths Obito looked at the memory in his mind, his expression incredibly complex.

Under Muzuki’s tutelage, twelve-year-old Kakashi and others possessed the strength to easily defeat Jonin.

A few Iwagakure Jōnin or Mist Village Jonin were no danger to them at all, just walking achievements.

“Moreover, at that time, their war had already ended…”

When Six Paths Obito needed to carry out the dangerous Kannabi Bridge mission with his teammates, in the other world, under Muzuki’s influence, the war had already ended.

“Hahaha.”

A strange smile appeared on Six Paths Obito’s face.

Why strange? Because although he was smiling, his expression was incredibly grim, and tears were constantly flowing from his eyes.

He was so unwilling.

He was no worse than Obito; Obito could protect his companions and fight desperately, and so could he.

Obito could diligently complete his training, and so could he.

They were both Obitos, so why did Obito have Teacher Muzuki, and he didn’t?

Within the pure white space, four figures appeared.

“Come to our side; you can still choose to become like little brother Obito now.”

Naruto extended his hand to Six Paths Obito.

After seeing Six Paths Obito’s memories, much of Naruto’s hatred for Obito dissipated.

Six Paths Obito could have also been kind like his little brother Obito, but he was blinded by hatred and ultimately went astray.

“Naruto, you’re still too naive.”

Six Paths Obito covered his face and sneered.

Having reached this point, it was impossible to go back to how things were before.

Not to mention whether others could accept it, he himself couldn’t.

Six Paths Obito stared intently at Obito, walking in front of him.

“Although your experience was tragic, that’s not your…”

Obito met Six Paths Obito’s gaze without fear, speaking his insights from watching Six Paths Obito’s memories.

He sympathized with Six Paths Obito’s plight but firmly opposed everything Six Paths Obito did afterward, believing that these sins were so great that only death could atone for them.

Slap!

Six Paths Obito, without warning, slapped Obito across the face.

“You!”

Obito looked at Six Paths Obito in a daze; he hadn’t even finished speaking, why did he hit him, and on the face at that?

“That’s for your punch. Remember, it’s not that you defeated me, but that you had Teacher Muzuki, and that’s all.”

With that, Six Paths Obito released his restraint on the Tailed Beasts and vanished from the consciousness space.

When he saw Muzuki establish the Ninja World Alliance, bringing peace to the Ninja World while simultaneously leading its rapid development, Six Paths Obito understood one thing very clearly: he was wrong.

Peace did not only exist in genjutsu; peace could also be achieved in reality; he had taken the wrong path.

The new Shinobi Sect created by Muzuki was the most correct and real path.

That’s why in Muzuki’s world, Rin Nohara lived very well, “he” became a prodigy with a high chance of becoming Hokage, Kakashi was still that dazzling Konoha genius, and even the Akatsuki Organization’s rogue Ninja had good endings.

“Flowers in a greenhouse? No, they’re bastards living in a fantasy world.”

Six Paths Obito even felt that Obito’s life would be better than his own in the Infinite Tsukuyomi.

Because before he saw Obito’s memories, he couldn’t have imagined such a beautiful thing.

He, the dead last, met a kind and mysterious powerful teacher, and under their guidance, he reversed his fate to become a genius.

After growing up, he also had subordinates who adored him, going to great lengths to help him win over Rin Nohara.

What kind of Ninja novel protagonist treatment was this? Could it truly exist in reality?

Bang!

Six Paths Obito’s thoughts suddenly paused; because he released his restraint, Naruto easily pulled out the Tailed Beasts.

The white feathers covering Six Paths Obito’s body, now devoid of Tailed Beasts, dissipated and fell to the ground.

Obito and Kakashi’s fusion dispelled, and they reverted back to two separate individuals.

“Hayate Mugetsu…”

Six Paths Obito, lying on the ground, looked at the blood moon in the sky, silently reciting the name he had seen in Obito’s memories.

“We won, I really didn’t misjudge him.”

Senju Tobirama’s lips curled up when he saw Six Paths Obito defeated.

So many years had passed, and his eye for talent was still as good as ever.

“He’s not dead yet.”

Sasuke found that Six Paths Obito, having lost the Tailed Beasts, didn’t die immediately, so he gripped his sword and charged forward.

“Obito, you lost.”

Kakashi also flashed forward, rushing towards Six Paths Obito.

“Teacher Kai, I will always remember you and strive to move forward with you as my goal!”

Lee stood in front of Might Guy, whose body was charred black, and swore with tearful, clenched fists.

Might Guy patted Lee’s shoulder, but before he could say anything, Might Guy’s body suddenly changed.

A white light enveloped Might Guy, and in the next instant, Might Guy’s charred body recovered.

“My youth won’t fade so easily!”

Might Guy stood up and gave Lee a thumbs-up.

“Huh!”

Both Lee and Might Guy were extremely surprised.

With Six Paths Obito, the most oppressive enemy on the battlefield, defeated, most of the Ninja on the battlefield felt a sense of relief.

Someone began to check their own and their teammates’ conditions.

“Lady Hinata, are you alright?”

Neji asked with concern.

“Yes, thanks to Naruto’s Chakra protection, how about you, brother?”

Hinata nodded and asked.

“My stamina and Chakra are low, but everything else is fine.”

Neji replied.

“Is that guy not dead yet?”

Someone loudly reminded Naruto and the others to finish him off, not to give Six Paths Obito a chance to breathe.

Kakashi persuaded Sasuke to retreat, expressing his desire to personally end his former friend’s life, but was stopped by Obito.

“Kakashi, let me do it. Let me personally end ‘my’ sinful life.”

Obito grabbed Kakashi’s hand and said in a deep voice.

Kakashi had already suffered enough, and he didn’t want Kakashi to kill his friend with his own hands again.

Minato Namikaze wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Six Paths Obito.

“What do you guys take me for? My life and death are not for you to decide.”

“Outer Path: Reincarnation Jutsu!”

Six Paths Obito formed hand seals, preparing to use the last of his Six Paths power to revive the Allied Shinobi Forces who had sacrificed themselves in the war.

Didn’t he know what he had done?

Having committed so many evil deeds, he no longer deserved to live in this world. Only the Reincarnation Jutsu, which could revive the dead, could lessen his sins.

But it would only lessen them, not completely eliminate them.

Because he had committed too many evil deeds in the past decade or so, indirectly causing the deaths of too many people. Even the Reincarnation Jutsu couldn’t revive everyone who had died because of him.

Moreover, the sin was already committed; even if everyone was revived, it wouldn’t change anything.

Minato Namikaze was revived, but Naruto’s childhood hardships would not disappear because of it.

“What do you want to do?”

Obito reached for Six Paths Obito, but was stopped by Naruto.

“This is the Rinnegan’s Reincarnation Jutsu. Obito, you must be trying to use your life to revive the Ninja who died in the war.”

Naruto, who had seen “Nagato” perform Reincarnation, instantly recognized that Six Paths Obito was attempting to use Reincarnation.

Connecting this with Six Paths Obito voluntarily giving up the Tailed Beasts, Naruto believed that Six Paths Obito might be trying to atone like “Nagato.”

“Obito, it seems you’ve found yourself again.”

Rin Nohara, who had walked over, sighed and said.

Her guess was indeed correct; Six Paths Obito had not completely forgotten his original intention.

It was regrettable that Six Paths Obito had awakened too late.

Six Paths Obito did not reply, only closed his eyes and nodded, silently gathering Chakra.

“Then the only enemy left is Edo Tensei Uchiha Madara.”

Obito stroked his chin and said.

While they were fighting their great battle, Uchiha Madara wasn’t just sitting back and watching; he was merely being held back by Senju Hashirama and couldn’t come over.

“Obito, let’s go and seal that bastard.”

Naruto called out.

After seeing Obito’s memories, Naruto’s hatred for Six Paths Obito shifted to Uchiha Madara.

Just as Six Paths Obito manipulated Nagato, Six Paths Obito’s current state was inextricably linked to Uchiha Madara.

“No problem, but Big Brother Naruto, you’ll have to give me some Chakra first. I’m almost out of Chakra.”

Obito readily agreed.

This was the most satisfying battle Obito had ever fought. He didn’t have to worry about Chakra consumption at all; if he ran out of Chakra, he’d just go to Naruto.

“That’s easy.”

Naruto patted Obito and Kakashi’s bodies, causing the Tailed Beast Chakra aura to reappear around them.

Under Naruto’s leadership, many strong individuals began to move towards Uchiha Madara’s battlefield.

Although Six Paths Obito, having lost the Nine-Tailed Beasts, was severely injured and couldn’t even move, given his previous strength, Minato Namikaze and a group of Ninja were left to guard him.

But just as Six Paths Obito was about to complete Reincarnation, Black Zetsu invaded Six Paths Obito’s body from underground, changing the person to be revived to Uchiha Madara alone.

“Black Zetsu!”

Six Paths Obito’s face was extremely grim, but having just suffered severe injuries, he couldn’t resist Black Zetsu’s control.

“I can’t let that guy laugh at me!”

Six Paths Obito roared in his heart, and with sheer will, he expanded the range of Reincarnation, changing it from reviving Uchiha Madara alone to reviving Uchiha Madara and randomly reviving Ninja who had died on the battlefield.

He had wanted to revive the Edo Four Kage to fight Uchiha Madara, but he couldn’t make that level of modification, because if he could, he wouldn’t have been forced to revive Uchiha Madara.

Boom!

“Finally, back on track.”

Uchiha Madara, who had been revived, smirked.

Seeing this, Senju Hashirama wanted to use Wood Release Ninjutsu again to suppress Uchiha Madara, but Uchiha Madara used Ninjutsu to immobilize him.

He had just exchanged blows with Uchiha Madara, risking being impaled by a black rod to seal Uchiha Madara with Wood Dragon and Myōjinmon.

As a result, Uchiha Madara broke free with the powerful strength he gained after being revived, while the black rod on Hashirama’s body wasn’t removed in time.

Taking advantage of Senju Hashirama’s inability to move, Uchiha Madara absorbed his Senjutsu Chakra, increasing his strength.

“What the hell is this? How did Uchiha Madara get revived too?”

Looking at Uchiha Madara, who had “resurrected” along with some Ninja on the battlefield, Obito frowned tightly, a little unable to sort out the current situation.

Logically speaking, given the current situation, Six Paths Obito couldn’t possibly side with Uchiha Madara again.

According to Six Paths Obito’s memories, their relationship was very ordinary.

Uchiha Madara only saw Six Paths Obito as a tool, and Six Paths Obito had always been trying to scheme against Uchiha Madara.

It would be good if the two of them didn’t fight each other; Six Paths Obito shouldn’t have revived Uchiha Madara.

“Without a doubt, something went wrong on ‘your’ side.”

Kakashi gripped Emma and said, seriously analyzing his mistake.

Due to Six Paths Obito’s voluntary surrender, he had also become somewhat relaxed and should have been more cautious.

“Fire Release: Dust Cloud Technique!”

Uchiha Madara knew there were many strong individuals present, and it was not advisable to fight head-on before retrieving his Rinnegan, so he exhaled a large amount of dust mist and flashed away from the battlefield.

“Lord Madara, I’ve brought your eyes.”

Just as Uchiha Madara was pondering how to collect the Tailed Beasts as quickly as possible, a White Zetsu emerged from beside him.

Uchiha Madara quickly grabbed the Rinnegan in White Zetsu’s hand and pressed it into his eye socket for transplantation.

“Only one? But it’s enough to deal with these beasts.”

Feeling the power of the Rinnegan, a wide smile appeared on Uchiha Madara’s face.

He was already very old when he awakened the Rinnegan, so he had never truly used its full power.

Now, he finally had the chance.

“How about we fuse Sasuke and Shisui?”

Obito thought for a moment and said.

Fusion was very draining, and he and Kakashi had just unfused, so neither of them could use the earrings to fuse again for a short time.

Shisui and Nagato’s compatibility was quite average, and Might Guy was not suitable for using the fusion earrings. Obito thought it over and realized that Sasuke and Shisui might be a good choice.

Sasuke had a pair of Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, and Shisui also had an Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan. The Ninja formed by their fusion would definitely possess super strong ocular power.

“Why bother with an old relic from a bygone era? Living people are easier to kill than Edo Tensei Ninja. Also, my name is only Sasuke!”

Sasuke rejected Obito’s suggestion and charged towards Uchiha Madara with his sword.

“A snot-nosed brat dares to speak so arrogantly.”

Uchiha Madara looked at Sasuke, crossed his arms, and glared at Sasuke with his Rinnegan.

“Limbo: Border Jail!”

As soon as Sasuke approached Uchiha Madara, just as he was about to swing his sword, an unknown force suddenly struck Sasuke’s body.

Bang!

Pfft!

Sasuke spat out a mouthful of blood and was sent flying backward, crashing heavily onto the ground.

Obito scratched his head, momentarily speechless.

Was Sasuke always this brave?