Chapter 157: The Night of the Nine-Tails! (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Votes)
Exchanging eyes was a simple matter for Sarutobi Asuma. As for the Mangekyo Sharingan before him, Sarutobi Asuma had no intention of using them on his main body, so letting the Uchiha try them out was no big deal.
Soon, Uchiha Fugaku had his eyes exchanged.
After a brief period of adaptation, he opened his eyes, revealing the Mangekyo Sharingan.
"S-so much eye power!"
Uchiha Fugaku was inwardly shaken and overjoyed.
He was completely at ease now!
"These eyes are indeed a bit difficult to control, as if they don't belong to my Uchiha clan..."
"Truly astonishing!"
Uchiha Fugaku carefully felt them, completely verifying that everything Sarutobi Asuma had said was true.
It was precisely because of this that he was even more shocked.
After all, Sarutobi Asuma was not an Uchiha.
Now, it seemed like he himself wasn't an Uchiha.
This showed how strong Sarutobi Asuma's chakra was, directly reversing the host-guest relationship.
"However, give me three years, and I'm confident I can tame these eyes!"
Uchiha Fugaku's heart surged with passion.
He had to cooperate with Sarutobi Asuma.
Even with just one pair of Mangekyo Sharingan, the Uchiha could restore their past glory!
Everything that followed happened smoothly!
Uchiha Fugaku presented the Uchiha clan's stored inventory to Sarutobi Asuma.
At the same time, Sarutobi Asuma also requested Uchiha Fugaku to provide more blood samples from the Uchiha clan for research.
This included newborns!
Sarutobi Asuma easily obtained blood from Uchiha Sasuke.
Furthermore, funding for the creation of clones was also secured.
What do you call a win-win situation?
This is a win-win!
However, this did not disrupt Sarutobi Asuma's original training plan.
The matters of the clones and the analysis of the Uchiha clan's genes were handed over to the Shadow Clones to handle.
Strengthening his body, digging into his potential, and developing Kekkei Genkai and Kekkei Tōta remained Sarutobi Asuma's main body's core tasks.
Time flew by.
October 9th, Konoha Year 48.
Kakashi officially concluded his mission.
On the rooftop of Namikaze Minato's house, Jiraiya stood with his arms crossed, watching Uzumaki Kushina being escorted away by Tsunade and Shizune.
In the Ninja Academy office, Sarutobi Hiruzen was dressed in his battle attire.
In the Hokage's office, Namikaze Minato, beneath his Hokage robes, had already put on his Jonin vest, his expression solemn.
In the Hatake residence, Hatake Sakumo was wiping his short sword.
The daytime on this day was very peaceful.
On the surface, Konoha seemed no different than before.
But the highest echelons of Konoha were all on high alert, as if facing a great enemy.
Land of Rain.
Inside a tall tower, White Zetsu asked, "Do you really not need us?"
"That Sarutobi Asuma is no simple person!"
"Plus, Jiraiya is back, so Konoha is definitely at its strongest right now."
Uchiha Obito said indifferently, "The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is giving birth, and Konoha is on high alert in secret, which is normal."
"Although Sarutobi Asuma is very strong, in front of the Mangekyo Sharingan, he's not worth mentioning."
"Not to mention the Nine-Tails!"
White Zetsu spread his hands. "Alright!"
"This is also very much in Uchiha Madara's style!"
Uchiha Obito said nothing, and his figure was slowly absorbed into a spatial vortex.
October 10th.
Konohagakure
Inside the pre-built maternity ward, Uzumaki Kushina had already begun labor.
The ones responsible for the delivery this time were Tsunade and Rin Nohara, the Jinchuriki of the Three-Tails.
For this day.
This pair had trained for quite some time, having already delivered nine newborns.
Time ticked by, and night fell in the blink of an eye.
Outside the maternity ward, Sarutobi Asuma's figure appeared.
Soon, Namikaze Minato also appeared within the barrier, nodding to Sarutobi Asuma before entering the maternity ward to accompany the labor.
Outside the barrier, the Konoha direct Anbu who were originally guarding had all withdrawn, dispersing to various locations in Konoha.
Uchiha Clan.
Uchiha Fugaku suddenly received a command from Anbu, requesting him to lead the guard units to evacuate villagers at any time.
This order startled Uchiha Fugaku, and he began to have a bad feeling.
The Uchiha elites were quickly assembled, and Uchiha Shisui was among them.
Compared to Uchiha Fugaku's composure, Uchiha Shisui was uncharacteristically anxious.
Today was very unusual, inevitably reminding him of that Genjutsu.
...
Konoha's barrier looked like a joke.
Uchiha Obito passed through it with ease and infiltrated.
Konoha was peaceful and serene, but it could no longer shake Uchiha Obito.
During this time, he had returned to this place he once loved more than anything more than once.
His heart had long since become as hard as stone!
Soon, Uchiha Obito sensed a hidden killing intent beneath Konoha's peace and serenity.
"Heh, they discovered I was coming?"
"Unfortunately, they can't stop me!"
Uchiha Obito was supremely confident. He moved through Konoha's streets without alerting any Konoha Anbu ninja, including Sarutobi Shinya, who had mastered Explosion Release.
Soon, he arrived outside another barrier.
Looking around, there was nothing but a tall torii gate; everything else was obscured by the barrier.
Uchiha Obito was sucked into a spatial vortex and disappeared again.
Inside the barrier, outside the maternity ward.
Sarutobi Asuma opened his eyes: "They're here!"
Swish!
His figure vanished from his spot.
And inside the maternity ward.
Naruto had been successfully born and was being held by Tsunade, with Rin Nohara, holding a sword and looking nervous, beside her.
By the bedside, Namikaze Minato was ready for anything.
This was the scene that Uchiha Obito walked into.
And behind him, Sarutobi Asuma's figure also materialized.
"It seems you knew I would come..."
"I'm very curious, how did you know?"
Uchiha Obito spoke in Uchiha Madara's voice, with a smile.
"Obito..."
Rin Nohara spoke.
The air suddenly fell silent.
Uchiha Obito's smile beneath the mask froze. He turned his stiff neck and looked in the direction of the voice.
A mask, a black robe, and the great sword Samehada.
Why was it Rin's voice?
Uchiha Obito was confused for a moment.
The next moment, Rin Nohara took off her mask, revealing the gentle face that Uchiha Obito dreamed of.
Uchiha Obito's pupils dilated, his heart pounded, and he opened his mouth, his voice dry and hoarse: "Rin..."
"You..."
Gulp!
Swallowing, Uchiha Obito then said hoarsely, "Rin, didn't you already... This..."
"What's going on?"
At this moment, Namikaze Minato spoke up, "Asuma saved Rin!"
"This... How is that possible?"
Uchiha Obito still found it hard to believe, "Rin was clearly already..."
Sarutobi Asuma interrupted him and said, "You were also seriously injured back then and survived."
Uzumaki Kushina weakly said, "Asuma noticed you at the time, but because he had to save Rin, he couldn't attend to you."
Namikaze Minato held his wife's hand and continued, "He didn't have the confidence to take you away at the time!"
"The reason Rin was hit by Kakashi's Chidori was because a Mist Ninja had implanted the Three-Tails within her."
"Once she returned to Konoha, the Three-Tails would be released, and a curse mark was placed on Rin's heart, so they had no choice but to end her life in that manner to protect the village."
Uchiha Obito was stunned.
Behind him, Sarutobi Asuma said, "Obito, don't you think you arrived a little too conveniently?"
"Also, you've already awakened the Mangekyo, haven't you!"
"I once captured a White Zetsu and used it to monitor Uchiha Shisui."
A large amount of stimulating information flooded his mind, and Uchiha Obito instantly turned into a fool, unable to help but clutch his head and shout, "What in the world is going on?!"
Seeing this scene, Namikaze Minato, Uzumaki Kushina, and Rin Nohara all smiled and breathed a sigh of relief.
Only Sarutobi Asuma and Tsunade remained vigilant, not entirely at ease.
"According to the intelligence we've gathered, it's highly probable that this is all Uchiha Madara's conspiracy."
"Uchiha Madara orchestrated for Rin to become the Three-Tails Jinchuriki, with the aim of making you fall into darkness and become his pawn."
"This method is the same as what he did to Nagato!"
Namikaze Minato explained slowly.
Uchiha Obito also calmed down and believed them.
He wasn't stupid!
"I also have a curse mark on my heart..."
Uchiha Obito said, taking off his mask to reveal his true face.
"Obito!"
Rin Nohara looked at Uchiha Obito and couldn't help but take a step forward.
Namikaze Minato felt guilty looking at him, "Obito, I'm sorry, I was late at the time..."
Uchiha Obito shook his head but didn't know what to say.
Because at this moment, he suddenly realized that all the hatred he had felt in the past had vanished, and his heart was now empty.
It felt as though nothing held any meaning.
Sarutobi Asuma had been sensing Uchiha Obito's mental fluctuations and asked at the opportune moment, "Obito, you've met Uchiha Madara, right?"
Everyone stared intently at Uchiha Obito.
"Yes."
Uchiha Obito nodded, then said, "But he died not long ago."
"So, why would he give his Rinnegan to Nagato?"
Sarutobi Asuma guided step by step.
Uchiha Obito, however, was astonished, "You know Nagato's Rinnegan came from Uchiha Madara?"
Tsunade immediately said, "Don't underestimate our ability to gather intelligence!"
Uchiha Obito curled his lips and grumbled, "Then why didn't you discover Uchiha Madara was still alive earlier?"
Uzumaki Kushina looked at the flustered Tsunade and couldn't help but laugh, "Uchiha Madara was from the same era as the First Hokage, and the battle at the Valley of the End is well-known. Who would suspect anything?"
"If Asuma hadn't captured a White Zetsu and consulted many ancient documents, it would have been difficult to know this."
"However, we still don't know why Uchiha Madara gave his Rinnegan to Nagato, why he targeted you, and why he designed it so you would become his pawn."
Uchiha Obito's expression was complex, then he unhesitatingly sold out Uchiha Madara, "Because of the Moon Eye Plan!"
The Moon Eye Plan?
Namikaze Minato and the others were all surprised.
Uchiha Obito explained, "Uchiha Madara wanted to gather all nine Tailed Beasts to form the Ten-Tails, and then use that power to have Nagato revive him, because he was old and dying when he awakened the Rinnegan."
"Ten-Tails?"
"Is there something beyond the Nine-Tails called the Ten-Tails?"
Namikaze Minato and the others were all extremely shocked.
The power of the Nine-Tails was already immense. What kind of terror would it be if all nine Tailed Beasts were combined?
Tsunade and the others were all horrified.
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