Konoha Notes.

Chapter 519 When the Actors Take Their Curtain Call

Chapter 519 When the Actors Take Their Curtain Call

Obito could already sense that his plan was progressing smoothly.

From Kado onwards, everything was progressing as expected.

Expansion leads to proximity, proximity causes conflict, conflict leads to war.

Even if the ninjas share a common ideal, the rotten ditch of reality can only raise the ugliest fish.

We will no longer report intelligence.

"The Five Ninja Villages, which originally planned to use the old building as their research center, had to relocate after taking over the business of the new building."

"The final location was decided within the venue area, specifically in the residential area."

The defenses in the garrison area, while not weak, were far less self-contained than those of the Joint Affairs Bureau building.

The buildings are scattered across an open area, and the defensive barrier cannot completely cover them. If there is a gap in any one area, the entire protective net will crack.

Obito said, "Once we get there, Yura can start her operation."

"Someone in Iwagakure has decided to take action. If Yura leaves the defenses of Sunagakure undefended, they will be able to find an opportunity."

"During this period, the Joint Affairs Bureau is conducting personnel investigations, and each ninja village has also launched its own internal investigations."

"A group of people will be transferred back to their respective villages, and the people of Iwagakure will take this opportunity to bring the tailed beast chakra to Iwagakure."

Obito couldn't help but laugh at Zetsu's words: "Onoki, huh? As expected of him, he still can't shake his old habits."

As someone who once controlled the Mizukage, he knew that the reason why Kirigakure and Iwagakure had such a bad relationship was not only because the two Second Kage had fought to the death.

There was also an incident where Iwagakure and Kirigakure negotiated an alliance, but the Iwagakure people turned around and killed the Kirigakure ninja who came to discuss peace.

Onoki is capable of doing something like that.

Obito made a decision: "Since the people of Iwagakure are going to make a move, let Yura cooperate fully and leave Sasori's toys to him."

Yura was arguably the highest-ranking spy Akatsuki had planted in the Joint Affairs Bureau. Although he was nothing compared to the chakra of the Tailed Beasts, he was certainly not to be wasted when there was no need to.

Then Obito checked the Konoha troop movements: "Shisui has been confirmed to be in the direction of the Land of Tea?"

Zetsu replied, "Yes, Shisui and Hiruzen Sarutobi have already led their men to prepare for war in the Land of Tea."

"Nagato has also instructed Sasori to prepare, and his location is being moved."

"Where is Shuji?" Obito continued to confirm.

"He always concealed his chakra location, but as long as Nagato's landing point is transmitted back, he also needs to appear in the corresponding location."

"Don't let your guard down." Obito's tone was slightly somber. "That person is either hiding in Konoha or has already infiltrated a dangerous location. Tell Nagato to be careful about the location of their concealed body."

"He's not in a good mood right now," Jue added.

Obito already knew what was going on.

This years of cooperation will eventually come to an end.

Nagato probably sensed the betrayal as well. But that didn't matter.

"Once I get this batch of tailed beast chakra and seal it into the Gedo Mazo, he'll immediately turn on me," Obito said casually. "In that case, I'll go first when we get back this time."

After making the plan, Obito went to the mountains on the border between the Land of Earth and the Land of Grass to wait, with a White Zetsu by his side to keep him informed of the latest progress of the Iwagakure plan.

May 10th. Zetsu brings news: The people of Iwagakure have succeeded. The tailed beast chakra has been divided and sealed, and two small teams are on their way back to the village under the cover of orders.

Early morning of May 12th.

The mountain ranges undulated against the sky like the spine of a giant beast. The starlight was thinned by the clouds, with only a half-moon hanging above the western cliff.

The two rock-hidden teams moved quickly along the mountain path.

Obito looked down at them from above, and behind him, a white Zetsu poked half of its body out from a crevice in the rocks.

"It's been confirmed. The items are on them, and the number of people matches."

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Obito did not respond.

The next second, his figure disappeared from the ridge.

A black cloak with red clouds billowed in the wind, and the masked man appeared without warning directly in front of the mountain path.

He was positioned exactly at the midpoint of a gap of about thirty paces between the two squads.

"dawn--!"

The leader of the rock ninja reacted extremely quickly. As his shuriken flew from his hand, earthen walls rose one after another from the ground, the thick rock walls cutting the mountain path into several sections.

Obito didn't look at those shuriken.

He passed through the first earthen wall. Then the second.

He also ignored the Iwagakure ninja who were trying to intercept him.

His gaze was fixed on the four-man squad behind him.

As he approached, the four-person team quickly split into two groups. The person who was targeted created a shadow clone and rushed in the opposite direction.

Obito did not hesitate.

He didn't even spare a glance for that clone.

"Too slow."

His figure weaved through the Iwa ninja who tried to stop him, his right hand gripping the back of his target's neck.

The Iwa ninja gritted his teeth, and several scrolls flew from his hand. The ground suddenly collapsed, and the Earth Release: Earth Tremor Core cracked open with a roar, sending all the scrolls, along with the shattered rocks, crashing into the ground.

Obito paused for a moment.

He looked down at the churning earth and rocks at his feet, then raised his gaze to look back at the Iwa ninja.

"----madness."

The ground was torn open, and several white Zetsu emerged from the soil, each holding a scroll in its hand.

At that moment, Obito's hand gripped the target's throat.

"Here's my portion, one tail and two tails—"

Obito's fingers were about to exert force.

"----people?"

Obito was stunned for a moment.

Then he saw it.

The White Zetsu, holding the scroll, was shattered by something in the next instant. Pale fragments scattered everywhere, and the scroll slipped from between the broken fingers, rolling into the dirt and rocks.

A figure emerged from the swirling dust.

"Didn't you manage to steal the Heaven and Earth Scroll during the Chunin Exams?"

"You've completely forgotten that the mission scroll can't be opened casually, Obito."

Shuji appeared, wearing a half-coverage helmet.

Obito subconsciously became intangible, and the Iwagakure ninja he had grabbed by the neck was thrown to the ground. He then immediately used his teleportation ability to escape.

Shuji glanced at the White Zetsu around him and said, "Sorry, I've wronged you. White Zetsu has never participated in the Chunin Exams, so it's normal that they don't know the rules of ninjas."

"But speaking of which, are you considered ninja tools or ninjas? Zetsu, how did you determine that?"

One of the White Zetsu actually started thinking: "I don't know."

The other chimed in, "It's probably a type of ninja tool, so..."

Before he could finish speaking, both White Zetsu were smashed to pieces at the same time.

"Then I won't feel guilty."

Shuji withdrew his hand.

"However, I accidentally let it slip earlier. Actually, I should call you Ban, right? That's what you call yourself now."

Obito did not answer.

He should leave. The fact that Shuuji is here means the entire plan has been exposed. The most rational choice now is to evacuate immediately, reassess the situation, and wait for the next opportunity.

But his feet seemed to be nailed to the spot.

An inexplicable impulse surged from his chest, stuck in his throat, making him want to speak.

"Does being a smooth talker make you feel less powerless?"

Shuuji's tone was light and cheerful: "Don't you like it? Then how about I call you Fei? You seem a little happier in this form."

"Is it strange that I'm here?"

"Shouldn't you wonder why it just so happens that it was Iwagakure ninjas who planned to steal the scroll?" Shuji chirped. "Although their reputation also plays a part—"

"Actually, from this point of view, those who use the Cloud Hidden technique are more convincing."

"After all, Kumogakure is by the sea, and so is Kirigakure. Iwagakure is located more inland. At this point in time, when most of Akatsuki's members are clearly overseas, the only person who could find the time to come here is you."

"As for when he saw through it, we already had a guess when the Daimyo of the Land of Tea died."

Obito finally regained his voice.

"Doing it this way, you still won't get anything done. In the end, it's all for nothing."

Xiu Si remained leisurely, not in a hurry to make a move: "We can chat too."

Obito scoffed, "Do you think your words will work on me?"

"I have come to understand the logic of this world." His voice gradually became tinged with a burning obsession. "I have already seen the direction leading to the final path."

He didn't know why, but the desire to refute this person took over his mind at that moment.

He wanted Shuji to understand, to admit in person, that the path he had chosen was the only correct one.

Let him know that all his struggles and scheming are ultimately just getting stuck in the same quagmire.

"All your efforts will only bring temporary results before leading to failure, but my path is the only one that leads to this."

As he spoke, Zetsu emerged from the ground: "What are you doing, Obito?"

"I feel it—it seems like—"

"What is it?" Obito asked.

The black part of his hand touched Obito.

In that instant, Obito's mind suddenly cleared.

"—Just now. What exactly happened?"

He raised his gaze again, his eyes landing on the device he had never seen before on Shuji's face.

"What is that?"

"This?" Shuuji tapped the side of his helmet. "A camera."

"Obito!" Black Zetsu's voice turned shrill.

Obito then realized something: his body had somehow broken free of Hollowfication.

A chill ran down his spine. He suddenly opened his eyes wide.

"Pupil technique".

Black Zetsu had already climbed onto him.

The next instant, a massive Rasengan pierced through his body and slammed into the ground, sending debris raining down on the surrounding cliff walls.

Obito emerged from the smoke and dust, one hand pressed against his forehead.

Shuji remained standing in the same spot.

A figure emerged from the smoke and dust—his deceased teacher, Minato Namikaze.

"So slow, Fourth Generation."

"Because I have to be taken along—" The third figure landed to the side, his gaze not on Shuji, but on Obito.

"We meet again—"

Obito immediately prepared to leave by intangible means. He no longer had the energy to dwell on why the thing on Shuuji's head could cast a dōjutsu on him.

But his body betrayed him once again.

Because Kakashi's Sharingan, which belonged only to him, was now having its three tomoe connected in a line, transforming into a complete Mangekyou Sharingan.

Then Shuji raised his hand and took off the helmet.

He put the strange device aside and looked up.

His eyes were also clearly a pair of Sharingan.

Kaleidoscope Sharingan!

"Those eyes—" Obito stammered in disbelief, then he realized, "These are... Shisui's eyes!"

"You stole his eyes!"

Shuji dropped his flippant attitude, his face becoming calm and cold: "I'll watch you die for him, Obito."

"If you have anything to say, say it while looking at his corpse. Fourth Hokage, Kakashi."

Kakashi's eyes trembled slightly. He lowered his gaze, his voice hoarse.

"—That's it, Obito."

"Kamui!"

Kakashi's Mangekyou Sharingan was fixed on Obito's position.

Obito dropped his pretense, his voice booming from beneath the mask: "It's no use! Kakashi—"

The next instant, Minato Namikaze reappeared in front of him, the Rasengan in his right hand already lit up.

"It's no use talking about it."

Obito's voice abruptly stopped.

Minato disappeared completely.

Obito's premonition sounded a sharp alarm in that instant. He immediately deactivated his Hollowfication.

At the same time, Black Zetsu had somehow separated from his body and reattached to White Zetsu.

The ground suddenly cracked open, and several huge tree roots burst out of the soil, heading towards Kakashi and Shuuji respectively.

Kakashi dodged to the side, a flash of lightning in his hand, and cleanly severed the tree root that was attacking him.

In front of Shuji, green chakra materialized and blocked the White Zetsu's Wood Release.

Immediately afterwards, the layer of chakra suddenly expanded, transforming into a half-body Susanoo. The enormous figure wielding the spiral sword thrust down, piercing through the pitcher plant White Zetsu along with the ground.

Black Zetsu once again submerged underground. In those few short breaths, Obito had already completed the hand seals for Izanagi.

And then they disappeared from Shuji and Kakashi's sight.

"You go in too, Kakashi," Shuji said.

Space distorted in front of Kakashi, swallowing him whole, and Shuji's voice came from behind him.

Shuji stood alone in the center of the field, his Susanoo slowly dissipating. He formed hand seals, and trees began to grow from beneath his feet, spreading outwards in concentric circles.

No matter which direction Obito escapes from, he will have no foothold in this area.

Five minutes. Ten minutes.

Space distorted once again.

Obito crashed onto the tangled tree roots. His mask was shattered, and his outer robe had somehow fallen off, leaving his face completely exposed amidst the sea of ​​trees.

The next second, countless branches pierced his body.

The enormous Susanoo rose again, and the green spiral sword slashed down simultaneously.

Amidst the splattering of blood, the man who had stirred up the storm for over a decade instantly turned into a pool of dark red.

Just as Susanoo dissipated and Shuji stepped forward, his body suddenly stiffened.

Black substance seeped from the ground and spread upwards along his ankle.

Blackness crept up his body.

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