"Legend, huh?", Kakashi narrowed his eyes.
He had already heard about this from Teacher Minato before.
Once a jonin had his own title, he could already be called an elite jonin.
If that title was loud enough, even revered as a legend, then in a certain sense, that was already a candidate for Kage. Or rather, someone who possessed Kage-level strength.
Although Obito's strength had long surpassed the realm of Kage, perhaps now, after obtaining the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, had he advanced even further, reached that so-called realm of the seventh Sage of Six Paths he bragged about before?
Kakashi couldn't judge. No matter how strong Obito was, since he'd always hidden his head and tucked his tail, never showing himself, others had no way of knowing.
But this time Obito, out of character, was going to expose himself?
Kakashi looked toward Namikaze Minato with some doubt, "Teacher Minato, why would Obito do this?"
Minato smiled, "Maybe it's just that his strength has reached such a high level that there aren't many in the ninja world who can interfere with him anymore, so it doesn't matter."
"After all, the fact he was able to come back means he can already stand alone against the entire world. Even if he doesn't win, at the very least he can escape."
"Since he can do even that, what else is there to fear?"
Kakashi suddenly felt a little envious.
In the past, he always comforted himself with the thought that he was still young, still growing.
He even thought Obito's strength would eventually stagnate, giving him a chance to catch up.
But now, Obito's strength was still climbing, already standing at the peak of the ninja world. In an instant, he had pulled so far ahead. How was anyone supposed to play catch-up now?
So Kakashi suddenly felt a sense of urgency. He couldn't let this guy Obito pull too far ahead, otherwise he'd be mocked constantly.
Thus, he looked at Namikaze Minato, his eyes showing firm determination, "Teacher Minato, I want to learn Sage Mode."
Minato wasn't surprised by this. He only said, "The fact you're bringing it up only now is what surprises me."
"I can pass you the summoning contract for Mount Myoboku, but Sage Arts will have to wait until you're older. At least until your body is fully developed. Otherwise, the risk would be far too great."
Kakashi immediately recalled what Obito had once said about the many difficulties of learning Sage Arts. Although a little unwilling, he still nodded.
Before learning Sage Arts, it was better to first bring the Hatake clan's swordsmanship to the highest level. At the very least, reaching his father's level.
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Meanwhile, while Kakashi and Minato were talking, Obito and Uchiha Madara were locked in a fierce, even struggle.
Two massive giants slashed at each other, one strike after another. Each simple swing was enough to shake heaven and earth.
A battle between Susanoo was sometimes exactly like this, simple and brutal.
Madara hadn't felt such thrill in battle for a long time. At the height of his excitement, as he swung, he roared, "OBITO!"
Obito, however, didn't want to echo back with "Madara!"
Because, he wasn't "Ha-shi-ra-ma."
Perhaps because of this, in their next clash, he was actually forced back a step by Madara.
Although he still had plenty of chakra, he could keep this up for three days and nights, ninja strength at high levels depended greatly on momentum.
Especially once one had reached, or neared, the Sage of Six Paths level, spirit and will could in some sense interfere with reality.
Obito's specialty wasn't in grand, open, all-out combat. He couldn't achieve that kind of unity of power and will like Madara could. And so, he fell into disadvantage.
Don't underestimate that single step back. For an expert like Madara, how could he not seize upon that opening?
Madara immediately controlled his Susanoo, raising its blade high in both hands, then cleaved down with immense force.
This strike, built upon the advantage he had already gained, became even heavier.
Obito could only swing his blade horizontally to block upward, hoping to withstand it.
But Madara's Mangekyo inherently strengthened his Susanoo. Under the full force of his pupil power, at the instant the blades clashed, Obito felt an overwhelming force crash into him.
BOOM!
In that instant, his Susanoo was forcibly knocked down to the ground by Madara.
The giant Susanoo's fall caused massive collapse and impact, kicking up a terrifying calamity around them.
This scene was seen clearly by the distant ninjas.
One ninja couldn't help but exclaim, "Although that black giant is strong, compared to the true Uchiha Madara, it's still weaker?"
Another ninja said, "Lasting this long is already impressive. If it were me, I'd be finished in seconds."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
In truth, they really hoped the black giant would win. If he did, that would mean Uchiha Madara wasn't invincible. The shadow looming over them would disperse somewhat.
But now, it seemed no miracle had occurred.
Even so, although the miracle hadn't come, it didn't stop many ninjas from wondering: Who was that black giant?
The one able to fight Uchiha Madara to this extent, who in the world was he?
As they were pondering this question—
Obito had already controlled his fallen Susanoo to rise again.
Madara didn't take advantage of the moment, but waited until Obito was steady before mocking, "Obito brat, that's all you've got?"
"Back when I fought Hashirama, this wouldn't even count as a warm-up!"
Obito curled his lips, "Madara, I admit when it comes to brute force miracles, you and Hashirama stand at the pinnacle of the ninja world, even I'm not your match."
"But just now, you used your Mangekyo's pupil power to enhance your Susanoo. Surely you don't expect that only you get to use your eye abilities, but I don't?"
Madara was already thoroughly enjoying himself. He no longer held back.
"Then use it. I want to see, your full power!"
The corners of Obito's mouth curled into a faint smile, "You said it yourself."
In the next instant, both his eyes began to spin with Kamui.
Madara laughed loudly and swung another slash.
But this time, Obito didn't move, letting the blade rapidly close in on his Susanoo.
Yet when it reached, the blade stopped before Obito's Susanoo, unable to advance an inch further.
It wasn't that Madara held back, rather…
He felt the distance between himself and Obito's Susanoo becoming infinitely vast. Though only a step away, it was like heaven and earth apart.
Madara was shocked. "What is this?"
Obito said: "This move, I call it Infinity."
After giving the technique a name, haphazardly, similar to yet different from Teacher Minato's style, Obito suddenly realized this move wasn't as useful as he'd thought.
Sure, he could stretch the distance between two spaces to infinity, preventing the enemy from approaching. But during its activation, he himself couldn't approach the enemy either.
This technique could only be used defensively, not offensively. It wasn't what he wanted.
So, he withdrew it.
Instantly, Madara's blade, which had been frozen in place, resumed its swing unhindered, continuing down toward Obito's Susanoo.
But by then, Obito had already activated his ultimate survival technique, the one that had let him roam the ninja world freely, Kamui's intangibility.
So, Madara's blade inevitably struck only empty air.
It passed clean through Obito's Susanoo and slammed into the earth.
BOOM!
The ground shook violently, the impact like a natural disaster.
But within that catastrophe, Obito stood unmoving, unshaken…
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