Namikaze Minato once defeated fifty elite Iwagakure ninjas in a single instant during the Third Shinobi World War. Did those Rock shinobi never think of fighting back against the Yellow Flash?
Of course they did!
The problem was that the Iwa ninjas simply didn't have enough time to react. The moment they laid eyes on Namikaze Minato, their lives were already forfeit.
And now, this was exactly the situation Uchiha Obito found himself facing.
His nervous system and reflexes couldn't keep pace with Shihouin Naraku's overwhelming attack speed. When Obito opened his eyes, Naraku would already be standing directly in front of him without any warning. The instant he blinked, Obito would find himself sent flying through the air by a devastating blow.
Activating Kamui's intangibility required precious time—time that Naraku refused to grant him. When Naraku fought with genuine intent, he gave Obito absolutely no opportunity to react or counter-attack.
Therefore, Obito's only viable option was to maintain his Kamui's hollow state continuously from the moment he entered battle, without allowing even a moment of carelessness or relaxation.
But sustaining that technique came with a terrible cost that his body simply couldn't bear indefinitely.
The hollow state could only be maintained for a maximum of ten minutes. However, Shihouin Naraku possessed both the stamina and skill to relentlessly assault Obito for those entire ten minutes without pause or rest. When the intangibility finally wore off, Obito would collapse to the ground, completely defenseless.
Unless someday Uchiha Obito could extend his Kamui's duration significantly, he would never have the courage or capability to face Naraku in direct combat again.
Just as Obito hesitated about his next course of action, Shihouin Naraku gripped his sword firmly, stepped forward with deadly purpose, and prepared to launch another devastating attack.
"Water Style: Iron Cannonball Technique!"
The Three-Tails Isobu suddenly rejoined the battle, launching a massive chakra-infused water projectile that exploded directly in front of Obito. The tremendous shockwave from the detonation spread outward in all directions, shaking the very foundations of the island.
"Tailed Beast Bomb!"
Before the chakra water ball had even finished exploding, another attack followed—a pitch-black energy sphere of terrifying destructive power came crashing down from above.
"BOOM!"
A miniature sun seemed to set upon the island as the catastrophic explosion erupted. Towering flames rose and spread everywhere while the earth beneath their feet began to shake violently, as if the very island might split apart.
Both Naraku and Obito completely ignored the Three-Tails' devastating attacks. While such large-scale explosions with their enormous range and tremendous force would prove extremely dangerous to most shinobi, these two combatants remained unaffected. The attack power, though impressive in scope, was too widely dispersed to cause either of them any real harm.
Obito's entire focus remained fixed on Naraku, his mind racing as he desperately tried to formulate an escape plan. As for the Three-Tails and Isobu, he could deal with those obstacles later when time permitted and more favorable opportunities presented themselves.
Meanwhile, Naraku found himself contemplating whether he should allow Obito to escape. If he killed the masked man here and now, he would have to consider numerous complicated consequences that would follow—complications that seemed far too troublesome to deal with at the moment.
Obito's thoughts churned as he considered what other methods he might have at his disposal to escape from Naraku's overwhelming presence. Any ninjutsu that required hand seals would prove utterly useless against his opponent. The moment Obito brought his hands together to form even a single seal, Naraku would most likely strike him down with that black blade before the technique could be completed.
There simply wasn't enough time to release any conventional ninjutsu!
Currently, only Kamui could be activated instantaneously without hand seals, but even then, if he wasn't extremely careful, Naraku might seize that brief opening and deliver a fatal blow.
Naraku's decision to focus entirely on confronting Obito while completely ignoring the Three-Tails filled Yagura with burning rage and indignation.
You can dismiss me as an opponent, but you cannot ignore me so completely!
This is a fight where lives hang in the balance!
The Three-Tails Isobu's attacks became increasingly fierce and relentless. Tailed Beast Bombs and chakra cannonballs rained down upon the island like a violent, unending storm of destruction.
The continuous explosions made the entire island tremble and shake with terrifying vibrations that came one after another in an endless rhythm of devastation.
Under such extreme circumstances, the Kirigakure shinobi who had been observing from a safe distance could only retreat further and further away. They didn't dare approach the center of this apocalyptic battle, let alone attempt to participate in the conflict between such overwhelmingly powerful opponents.
As the Three-Tails Isobu's relentless bombardment continued without pause, every mountain and hill on the island began to collapse and crumble. The landscape transformed into a hellish terrain of deep craters and scattered gravel beaches.
The entire island suffered horrific destruction, becoming nearly unrecognizable from its original form!
At this critical moment, Naraku had already drawn his sword and engaged Obito in direct, high-speed combat.
Amidst the sky filled with roaring flames and falling debris, the two warriors fought with incredible speed and intensity. Naraku's pitch-black blade left strange, ethereal trails through the air as it moved, creating a net of deadly slashes that completely covered Obito's position, making it impossible for him to avoid or effectively resist the onslaught.
Obito dodged desperately while simultaneously attempting to launch counter-attacks whenever possible.
However, when facing Naraku's extraordinary and supernatural speed, he could only maintain his Kamui's hollow state continuously, keeping his entire body intangible and incorporeal!
The moment Obito made any move to form hand seals for releasing ninjutsu, Naraku would strike him down with Kurikara before the technique could even begin, giving him absolutely no chance to relax his guard or mount an effective offense.
In this impossible situation, what could Obito possibly do to resist or turn the tide? The only option available to him was to endure the continuous beating while looking for any potential opening.
The two combatants' figures crossed paths repeatedly at blinding speed. Sword flashes cut through the air with sharp hissing sounds, and their battle reached an extremely fierce and intense level that few could imagine.
On the rough, churning sea surrounding the devastated island, the Three-Tails Isobu released a low, threatening roar and once again charged up an enormously powerful Tailed Beast Bomb.
"BOOM!"
Along with the thunderous roar of another massive explosion, the Three-Tails Isobu arched its enormous body and wrapped itself completely within its tough, incredibly thick shell. The massive beast transformed into a wheel-like shape, preparing for a devastating rolling attack.
"BOOM!"
The Three-Tails began rotating like a gigantic wheel, stirring up tremendous waves across the turbulent sea. In the next instant, the colossal beast was spinning madly as it rushed toward the island with unstoppable momentum.
BOOM BOOM BOOM...
Earth-shattering vibrations shook everything as the Three-Tails carved a clear path of destruction, completely crushing every obstacle in its way as it crashed directly toward Obito's position.
With a violent, primal aura emanating from its massive form, the Three-Tails Isobu's current speed was so tremendous that if it collided with any solid, tangible object, the only possible result would be complete obliteration—shattered bones and pulverized flesh.
The powerful impact force generated by this attack could shatter absolutely everything in its path!
Shihouin Naraku observed the aggressively charging Three-Tails and smoothly flashed away from the beast's destructive trajectory with fluid, effortless movement.
"Hmph!"
Obito snorted coldly with disdain and growing irritation. I may be no match for Shihouin Naraku, but who do you think you are, you mere beast, to dare attack me so brazenly?
As expected, the Three-Tails Isobu crashed directly into Obito's intangible, hollow body and passed completely through him without resistance. The devastating attack had absolutely no effect whatsoever.
BOOM BOOM BOOM...
The enormous spinning wheel carved a semicircular arc of destruction across the ravaged island before turning around and rolling toward Obito once again with relentless determination.
"Arrogant beast!" Obito snarled through gritted teeth.
Obito glared at the approaching Three-Tails Isobu with cold, grim eyes filled with murderous intent. The moment the massive creature drew near, violent chakra power poured forth from his body. A suddenly manifested wooden construct appeared instantly and struck the rolling Three-Tails Isobu with tremendous force, sending the colossal beast flying through the air.
His right eye's Kamui activated in an instant, creating a swirling vortex that sucked Obito into the dimensional space before immediately transferring him to a position beside the airborne Three-Tails Isobu. A vast arsenal of ninja tools that had been stored within the Kamui dimension came pouring out in a metallic torrent, bombarding the Three-Tails with countless weapons.
Obito channeled all his accumulated anger and frustration from being beaten by Naraku into his assault on the Three-Tails Isobu. His actions became ruthless and completely merciless as he vented his rage.
"Wood Style: Cutting Sprigs Technique!"
The moment Obito's palm made contact with the Three-Tails' massive form, a large number of razor-sharp wooden branches pierced through the tailed beast's tough, incredibly thick shell and penetrated deep into the creature's body.
The Three-Tails Isobu released a deafening scream of pure agony that echoed across the devastated landscape...
Countless sharp thorns began growing wildly and uncontrollably within the Three-Tails' massive body, systematically destroying its internal tissue structure and causing excruciating pain.
Whoosh!
Just as Obito was attacking with violent enthusiasm, a vicious wind whistled through the air with deadly intent. A sharp blade cut across his wrists with surgical precision, cleanly severing both of Obito's hands in a single fluid motion.
With another flash of steel, Kurikara sliced through the air toward Obito's heart with lethal accuracy.
Obito, who had anticipated and prepared for exactly this type of surprise attack, didn't even attempt to cancel the hollow state protecting his vital organs.
With Naraku's supernatural speed and timing, if he truly dared to cancel his Kamui's intangibility even for an instant, there was no telling when his head might be separated from his shoulders in a spray of blood.
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