Chapter 158: The Grand Play Begins! (Seeking subscriptions and monthly passes!)
"That's right, the Ten-Tails!"
"The Nine-Tails actually originated from the Ten-Tails, having been split apart by the Sage of Six Paths."
"The Ten-Tails' husk was originally sealed on the moon by the Sage of Six Paths, but Uchiha Madara, who had awakened the Rinnegan, summoned it to the Ninja World."
"And the Moon Eye Plan is for Uchiha Madara to revive himself, become the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, thereby gaining power surpassing the Sage of Six Paths, activating the Rinne Sharingan, which is even more powerful than the Rinnegan, and casting the Infinite Tsukuyomi. This Genjutsu will control everyone in the ninja world, plunging them into a dream world, thus ending all wars!"
"Everyone who enters the illusion will be able to live the life they desire!"
The sheer volume of information left Namikaze Minato and the others stunned. They were so shocked that they didn't even notice Naruto crying.
After a long moment, Tsunade roared angrily, "Nonsense!"
"If everyone is controlled by Genjutsu, are they even considered alive?"
Uchiha Obito gave a wry smile. He had once agreed with this idea in the past, all for the sake of meeting Rin.
His gaze fell upon Rin Nohara, and Uchiha Obito's heart stirred. A surge of passion rose within him.
"Yes, everything I've done was to see Rin, and now I have."
"Rin is the Three-Tails Jinchuriki. Even without me, Uchiha Madara's plan would still be carried out."
"I must protect her!"
Uchiha Obito found a new purpose and immediately asked, "Why is Rin still the Three-Tails Jinchuriki?"
"The Fourth Mizukage of Kirigakure is now also the Three-Tails Jinchuriki."
Sarutobi Asuma said, "Because I split the Three-Tails!"
"The one inside Rin is the Yin Three-Tails. If she didn't have the Three-Tails, Rin wouldn't have been able to survive."
"And at the same time, Rin couldn't survive either. If she did, you would have lost your value to Uchiha Madara. He likely would have killed you without hesitation and taken your eyes!"
Uchiha Obito's heart tightened. He turned to Sarutobi Asuma and thanked him, "Thank you, Asuma!"
Sarutobi Asuma smiled, "We're friends."
Friends!
Uchiha Obito felt a warmth spread through his heart, and his eyes couldn't help but sting with a long-forgotten ache.
Hold it in!
You must hold it in!
Obito, you are no longer the Uchiha Obito of the past!
Uchiha Obito suppressed the urge to cry from being moved.
At this moment, Namikaze Minato said, "Then your next goal, Obito, will be the Nine Tailed Beasts."
Uchiha Obito nodded, "Yes. I've already impersonated Uchiha Madara and formed an alliance with Nagato. Next, we'll accumulate strength and find an opportunity to target the Jinchuriki of the various villages to obtain the Tailed Beasts."
"Nagato will use the Rinnegan's ocular jutsu to revive Uchiha Madara."
"However, that guy doesn't fully trust me, so he probably won't proceed according to this plan."
Tsunade immediately said, "Then let's capture Nagato now, destroy the Rinnegan, and prevent Uchiha Madara from being revived!"
Uchiha Obito hesitated slightly and said, "White Zetsu are artificial humans cultivated by Uchiha Madara using First Hokage cells through the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, which is the Ten-Tails' husk."
"Furthermore, before Uchiha Madara died, he left behind another artificial human who shares the same body as White Zetsu, called Black Zetsu. Together, they are known as Zetsu!"
"Uchiha Madara doesn't fully trust me. Zetsu was left behind to assist me, but also to monitor me."
"And it's possible Nagato may have also left behind contingency plans."
Tsunade frowned, about to speak, but Sarutobi Asuma interjected, "Tsunade-neechan, capturing Nagato and destroying the Rinnegan isn't the fundamental solution."
"To revive Uchiha Madara, the Rinnegan isn't the only way!"
What?
This time, even Uchiha Obito was surprised.
Namikaze Minato thought for a moment, his expression changing. "Asuma, are you referring to the forbidden jutsu created by the Second Hokage, Impure World Reincarnation?"
"Mhm."
Sarutobi Asuma nodded and explained to Tsunade and the others, "Impure World Reincarnation summons the souls of the deceased from the Pure Land and revives them, using living people as sacrifices!"
"Although this jutsu has significant flaws, with the quality of the sacrifice affecting the revived person's strength, Uchiha Madara possesses First Hokage cells."
"If White Zetsu is used as a sacrifice, the revived Uchiha Madara might not be at his peak state, but he'll have advantages, such as immunity to death and infinite Chakra."
Who is stronger, Edo Madara or Madara during his battle with the First Hokage?
No one knows.
But his power would certainly be many times greater than the Five Kage, possibly making him the strongest person below the Six Paths.
Sarutobi Asuma didn't fear this now, but it hindered his plan.
Because he knew that the true mastermind was Black Zetsu, the sealed Ōtsutsuki Kaguya.
As long as Black Zetsu isn't dealt with, the conspiracies will never end!
Sarutobi Asuma wanted to cut the roots and eliminate the weeds completely, not leave them for future generations. After all, Black Zetsu was too good at surviving!
Upon hearing Sarutobi Asuma's words, Tsunade's expression turned grim. She let out a soft snort, "Uchiha Madara might not even know that technique, right?"
Sarutobi Asuma said slowly, "With White Zetsu's intelligence capabilities, it's unlikely anyone in the past could have detected his infiltration into Konoha. He might have grasped this technique and left behind a contingency."
This possibility wasn't nonexistent.
If Uchiha Madara could undo Impure World Reincarnation, why wouldn't he understand it?
Who would believe that?
Even if Black Zetsu and White Zetsu didn't.
Orochimaru would.
Destroying the Rinnegan, Black Zetsu changing his plan to find Orochimaru, fabricating a story of immortality, and cooperating with Orochimaru to target the new reincarnations of Ashura and Indra was also highly probable.
Uchiha Madara would likely be resurrected via Impure World Reincarnation and used as a pawn.
Conspiracies and schemes were underhanded, but very effective.
Naruto and Sasuke's futures would become even more uncontrollable.
Sarutobi Asuma couldn't act as a nanny for the two of them.
Therefore, maintaining the current situation, using Uchiha Obito as a spy to trigger the Fourth Great Ninja War, and then dealing with Uchiha Madara, Black Zetsu, and Ōtsutsuki Kaguya all at once was an excellent choice.
Moreover, they could cooperate with Nagato.
At that time, tsk tsk tsk, Uchiha Madara and Black Zetsu's expressions would surely be quite interesting.
Tsunade's expression was very unpleasant. She looked at Sarutobi Asuma and asked, "What do you think we should do?"
Sarutobi Asuma looked at Namikaze Minato.
In fact, he and Namikaze Minato had already rehearsed the current situation many times.
All sorts of scenarios had been considered.
And now, this was undoubtedly the best-case scenario.
After a moment of hesitation, Namikaze Minato looked at Uchiha Obito and said, "Obito, I hope you can be Konoha's spy!"
"We must resolve the problem completely, leaving no hidden dangers, so as not to burden future generations."
"Therefore, we need to thoroughly investigate all of Uchiha Madara's contingency plans."
"We even need to create an opportunity to completely eliminate Uchiha Madara."
Sealing was unreliable; killing Uchiha Madara was the best course of action, reducing him to ashes!
Uzumaki Kushina's expression changed, "Minato, Obito is still just a child..."
"Master's wife!"
Uchiha Obito spoke, a smile appearing on his face, "I'm already 15 years old this year. Although I'm not an adult, I've already awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan and possess abilities comparable to a Kage!"
"Obito!"
Rin Nohara looked at Uchiha Obito with concern.
Uchiha Obito said confidently, "Rin, don't worry, I will protect you!"
He absolutely would not allow the previous situation to happen again!
"Then, Fourth Hokage, we'll need to handle the Nine-Tails properly!"
Sarutobi Asuma said solemnly.
Namikaze Minato nodded and looked at Uchiha Obito, "Obito, we must ensure your identity as a spy is not exposed, so we'll need to put on a show tonight."
After speaking, he looked at Uzumaki Kushina with guilt, "Kushina, I'm very sorry, but I'm afraid we'll have to release the Nine-Tails first."
Uchiha Shisui quickly said, "Teacher, wait, if you release the Nine-Tails, then Master's wife..."
Sarutobi Asuma said, "Don't worry, we're here!"
"Release the Nine-Tails, Obito, you and the Fourth Hokage will have a real battle. I will re-seal the Nine-Tails."
Namikaze Minato looked at Rin Nohara, "Rin, I'll have to entrust Naruto to you for now!"
"Yes, Teacher Minato!"
Rin Nohara nodded solemnly, took Naruto, glanced at Uchiha Obito again, and was then taken away by a Shadow Clone created by Sarutobi Asuma.
Sarutobi Asuma and the others also moved outside.
Namikaze Minato said, "Lady Tsunade, I'll be entrusting Kushina to you later!"
"Mm, don't worry!"
Tsunade nodded solemnly, then formed hand seals, "Yin Seal, Release!"
Light emanated from her body, her ponytail flew, and the cursed seal spread.
At this moment, she had completely released the Yin Seal and entered Sage Mode.
"Alright, let's begin!"
Once Tsunade was ready, Namikaze Minato placed his hand on Uzumaki Kushina's abdomen and released the seal.
"Ah..."
Uzumaki Kushina couldn't help but cry out in pain as the terrifying, evil scarlet Tailed Beast Chakra surged upwards from her belly.
Konoha.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, Jiraiya, Hatake Sakumo, and Uchiha Fugaku, who were on high alert, all sensed this incredibly powerful Chakra.
"It's starting..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes were filled with worry, as he couldn't determine which scenario it was.
It could be a ruse, but it could also be...
"Summoning Jutsu!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen bit his finger and summoned Enma.
On the rooftop, sensing the Nine-Tails' terrifying Chakra, Jiraiya instantly activated Sage Mode and then smiled, "Today is the day for this Sage Jiraiya to show his skills!"
At the Hatake residence, Hatake Sakumo's gaze sharpened. After instructing Kakashi, his form vanished.
Meanwhile.
The Nine-Tails was released, and Tsunade performed the Heavenly Sun Life Transfer Jutsu, continuously converting Yang Release Sage Chakra into life force and injecting it into Uzumaki Kushina's body.
Uchiha Obito had already put his mask back on, his Sharingan instantly controlling the Nine-Tails that had just broken free.
Facing the Hokage Rock, on the outskirts of Konohagakure, within an alley, Uchiha Obito's figure appeared. The moment he landed, he pressed one hand to the ground.
Summoning Jutsu!
Bang!
A massive cloud of smoke exploded, and a colossal beast appeared, shaking the very earth.
"Roar!"
The Nine-Tails, with scarlet eyes, roared upwards. Its terrifying roar awakened the entire Konoha.
"That's..."
"The Nine-Tails!"
The gathered Uchiha clan members all looked up, their eyes wide.
Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Shisui, however, felt their pupils constrict.
Because they noticed something about the Nine-Tails' eyes, which were...
"It actually really..."
Uchiha Shisui broke out in a cold sweat.
Uchiha Fugaku took a deep breath, calmed himself, and shouted, "Disperse immediately, evacuate the villagers, and transfer them to the shelters!"
"Yes!"
The Uchiha clan members all received the order, and each vanished using the Body Flicker Technique.
Uchiha Fugaku looked at Uchiha Shisui, who was staring blankly at the Nine-Tails, and shouted, "Shisui!"
"Yes, Clan Head!"
Uchiha Shisui snapped back to attention.
"Don't worry, the village was prepared long ago!"
Uchiha Fugaku comforted him, then said gravely, "Remember your duty!"
"Yes!"
Suppressing the tremor in his heart, Uchiha Shisui bowed his head and accepted the order. He glanced at the Nine-Tails before using the Body Flicker Technique to leave.
Sorry for the delay today!
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