Chapter 402 Kakashi [Jinchūriki of the Three-Tails]
Chapter 402 Kakashi [Jinchūriki of the Three-Tails]
A deathly silence fell over the audience.
Just now, Obito effortlessly and casually wiped out more than a dozen Jonin from Iwagakure in an instant with his eyes, a terrifying scene that deeply shocked all the spectators present.
Immediately following was a gasp of surprise from the group.
"That's amazing..."
Naruto's eyes widened, and he swallowed hard.
Although I felt that Obito's methods were too cruel, I was still deeply shocked.
Keep in mind that more than a dozen Jonin were instantly wiped out just now.
"Is this the true power of the Mangekyou Sharingan...?"
Karin, who was standing to the side, felt a chill run down her spine and her face turned pale.
Sakura swallowed hard, muttering under her breath, "That's...too cruel..."
Although those Iwagakure ninjas were enemies, the brutal way they were killing still made her feel nauseous.
Kakashi's brow furrowed even more.
He stared intently at the strange white substance writhing on Obito's body on the screen, a sense of ominous familiarity rising within him.
Obito's use of that white substance was so skillful, it was as if it were his first time using it.
Moreover, the power boost brought about by this combination of human and white is simply a bug.
This scene gave Kakashi a strong sense of déjà vu for some reason.
His heart sank, and a bold guess involuntarily surfaced in his mind.
Did Obito in real life experience something similar during the period between the Kannabi Bridge incident and his reappearance in front of everyone?
Did they gain similar power?
It may have even... been fused with this strange white substance?
Sasuke was completely stunned.
He stared intently at the White Zetsu on Obito's body on the screen, his dark pupils flashing with an uncertain light.
Why is this happening?
In the previous dream, Obito's strength was decent, but only decent.
He had a very difficult time fighting one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, and eventually even ran out of chakra.
But now, look at this blood-red ruin before him, which he so easily razed to the ground...
This level of strength is completely different; it's as if he's become a different person.
Why is there such a huge difference?
Could the reason be the White Zetsu attached to him?
A crazy yet heart-pounding thought popped into Sasuke's mind.
Are White Zetsu really that useful?
How could it allow someone to gain such a terrifying power boost in such a short time?
His understanding of White Zetsu was limited to the astonishing vitality that Black Zetsu had displayed when he used White Zetsu's power to heal himself.
But he never imagined that the potential of White Zetsu after merging with a human body could far exceed his expectations.
If he could use this power...
Sasuke's breathing quickened involuntarily, and his heart pounded.
Just as he was distracted by this dangerous thought and forgot everything around him.
On the other side of the audience, Kisame Hoshigaki grinned slightly, revealing sharp, shark-like teeth, and muttered in admiration, "One against Seven-san, that person's strength is truly beyond words! This kind of space-time ninjutsu is practically like the power of a god..."
However, Itachi Uchiha did not respond to Kisame's praise.
His gaze had been fixed on the young figure with dark and unfathomable eyes not far away since the beginning.
Sasuke...
Itachi's pupils narrowed slightly, and his heart sank.
He knows his younger brother too well.
Sasuke's obsession with power is something he knows better than anyone else.
The terrifying strength that Obito just displayed undoubtedly struck Sasuke's most vulnerable spot.
Itachi clearly caught the fleeting, burning desire in Sasuke's eyes.
This is not a good sign.
Alarm bells rang in Itachi's mind.
There's no such thing as a free lunch. This bizarre White Zetsu has a deep connection with Madara Uchiha, and its true nature is unpredictable. The risks of merging with humans are hard to foresee.
Even he, who was forced to live with Ah Fei due to a serious illness, never dared to let his guard down.
He usually uses illusion magic to suppress the White Zetsu within him, never letting it stay awake for too long.
At this moment, seeing the dangerous desire burning in Sasuke's eyes, Itachi frowned slightly, having already made up his mind.
He must act quickly and not stand idly by while Sasuke is deceived by appearances!
Itachi murmured to himself.
Sasuke, don't let the illusion of this power cloud your judgment.
True power is never obtained through shortcuts...
He was unaware that his thoughts at that moment were exactly the same as those of Madara Uchiha.
……
on the screen.
As Kakashi and Rin looked at Obito's undisguised smug smile and listened to his familiar boastful tone, the sense of unfamiliarity and wariness they had felt due to the terrifying power he had previously displayed gradually dissipated.
Yes, that feeling...
Before them stood the same Uchiha Obito they knew.
Aside from his appearance and strength seeming to have been excessively altered by some force, the aura he exuded remained as warm and genuine as ever.
Lin breathed a long sigh of relief, a smile of relief spreading across her face.
She looked sincerely at Obito and exclaimed joyfully, "Obito, you've really become amazing! That move you just used really scared me to death!"
Kakashi nodded slightly, his face still somewhat pale, but his eyes revealed a complex sense of agreement.
He said in a weak but solemn voice, "Ah, indeed... Obito, you are on a completely different level now than before. You are very strong now, much stronger than me."
Hearing Kakashi and Rin's heartfelt praise, Obito's dopamine surged, and he couldn't help but close his eyes and gasp.
"hiss……"
After all this time... has he finally done it?
This damn feeling is actually so wonderful?
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Obito have been detected! Emotional value +4000!]
Rin's amazement and Kakashi's approval were like the finest wine, instantly quenching Obito's parched heart.
He felt an indescribable sense of joy and accomplishment surge from the soles of his feet to the top of his head, as if every pore on his body had opened up, making him feel so good that he almost floated away.
To finally hold one's head high and be truly triumphant!
Obito roared inwardly.
This trip was not in vain!
My efforts paid off!
Awesome! Absolutely awesome!!
He wished he could immediately put his hands on his hips, look up at the sky, and laugh three times.
But considering his current imposing and powerful image, he forced himself to hold back.
However, he couldn't suppress the upward curve of his lips, and his dark eyes gleamed with undisguised smugness.
However, Obito's exhilaration did not last long.
Just as he was still basking in the euphoric feeling of being worshipped, Kakashi's expression suddenly changed!
"Well--!"
Kakashi let out a painful groan, and his body, which had been barely standing upright, suddenly hunched over.
He pressed his hands tightly against his abdomen, and large beads of cold sweat instantly appeared on his forehead, rolling down his cheeks.
"Kakashi! What's wrong?!" Rin's smile froze, and she rushed forward in a panic to support the swaying Kakashi.
She could feel Kakashi's body trembling violently, his body temperature frighteningly high.
Kakashi clenched his teeth, managing to squeeze out a few broken words: "My...stomach...something's wrong...something...is coming out..."
Before he finished speaking, a surge of violent chakra uncontrollably erupted from his body, carrying the terrifying pressure unique to tailed beasts!
"!"
Obito's smug smile froze instantly.
He was startled, and then without hesitation activated his Sharingan and looked at Kakashi.
With the Mangekyou Sharingan's insight, the flow of chakra within Kakashi's body was clearly visible.
On his abdomen, Kakashi's own light blue chakra was being frantically eroded by a dark red tailed beast chakra.
The two forces clashed violently at the sealed area in his abdomen, causing chakra disorder and bringing him to the brink of collapse.
The dark red tailed beast chakra, like a caged beast breaking free, was desperately trying to break free of the seal.
"This is bad!" Obito's heart sank, and his expression changed drastically. "The Three-Tails' chakra is backfiring!"
If the tailed beast inside Kakashi were to go completely berserk here, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Not to mention the terrifying destruction that an out-of-control Three-Tails would cause, Kakashi himself would very likely lose himself in the process, or even lose his life.
We must immediately find a way to stabilize the seal or suppress the Three-Tails' chakra.
Obito's brain raced, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead.
Suddenly, a brilliant idea flashed in his mind.
Minato Namikaze!
That man was not only exceptionally strong, but his mastery of sealing techniques was also unparalleled.
In reality, he once sealed the Nine-Tails single-handedly, so he would definitely have a way to deal with the mere Three-Tails.
Obito abruptly turned to Rin, who was on the verge of tears, and quickly asked, "Rin! Where is Minato Namikaze?!"
He remembered very clearly that Rin had left the camp with Minato-sensei and Sakumo Hatake to find Kakashi!
"Weren't you supposed to be traveling with Minato-sensei and Sakumo-sama? Where are they? Why are only the two of you here?!"
"Ugh—!"
Kakashi's groans of pain continued, his body convulsing violently from the impact of the tailed beast's chakra.
Seeing that the situation was urgent, Obito didn't wait for Rin's reply at all, and his kaleidoscope eyes started spinning wildly!
The next second, an invisible eye power probed into Kakashi's body like a tentacle.
It wasn't an attack, but rather the use of the Mangekyou Sharingan to forcibly suppress the raging tailed beast chakra.
After all, the Three-Tails was an old acquaintance of Obito.
In reality, when he was causing trouble behind the scenes in Kirigakure, he once used his Mangekyou Sharingan to control the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, and the Three-Tails within him.
He could do it with just one eye back then, and now that he has both eyes, it's no problem at all.
Under Obito's powerful eye power, the crimson chakra glow in Kakashi's abdomen gradually dimmed, and the violent spasms subsided.
Kakashi groaned, his tense muscles suddenly relaxed, his head lolled to the side, and he fainted unconscious.
But his breathing gradually calmed down, no longer as disordered and rapid as before.
Obito slowly withdrew his eye power, only to feel a chill on his forehead, where a thin layer of cold sweat had already seeped out.
He frowned deeply, his expression terrifyingly grave.
"He's alright for now," Obito said in a low voice, his gaze never leaving the unconscious Kakashi. "But this is only a temporary measure."
The seal on Kakashi's body was far too rudimentary... Obito felt extremely heavy-hearted.
While suppressing the tailed beast, he had carefully observed the sealing technique on Kakashi's lower abdomen.
The seal was crude and rudimentary, clearly not intended for long-term sealing of tailed beasts.
Such a fragile seal meant that the Sharingan's power only temporarily stabilized the situation, but it was not a cure.
The power of the eye can control the tailed beasts, but it cannot maintain the seal.
Once the seal breaks, Kakashi...
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Obito have been detected! Emotional value +1000!]
Obito took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.
"We must find Minato-sensei immediately; only he can save Kakashi!"
Seeing that Kakashi had finally calmed down and passed out, Rin felt a little relieved.
But upon hearing Obito's words, the slight relief that had just appeared on her face turned into anxiety and confusion.
Lin shook her head, her voice trembling and helpless: "I...I don't know where Minato-sensei is right now."
She tried hard to recall, her brows furrowed, full of confusion: "I did leave the camp with Minato-sensei and Sakumo-sama to investigate clues about Kakashi's disappearance, but as we walked, I suddenly lost consciousness. When I woke up again, I was already here, surrounded by those Iwagakure ninja... I don't remember anything that happened in between."
At this point, Lin herself couldn't help but show a hint of lingering fear and confusion.
Clearly, the mastermind behind kidnapping Kakashi and setting a trap used unpredictable and bizarre methods, even capable of silently moving her location.
Upon hearing this, Obito's eyes turned cold.
As expected, things unfolded exactly as he had predicted.
But now is not the time to delve into these matters.
"Never mind that for now, use a signal flare to notify the teachers!" Obito decisively ordered in a deep voice, "Send out an emergency distress signal! If Minato and the others are nearby, they'll definitely see it!"
Lin was taken aback upon hearing this, and then showed a look of annoyance and anxiety.
She pointed to her empty waistband and said in frustration, "My ninja tool pouch... I don't know where it went. Signal flares, rations, everything's gone!"
"Tsk!"
Obito clicked his tongue under his breath and immediately began groping himself.
Under his skillful manipulation, the cloth covering him involuntarily tore open at the waist.
Ah Fei secretly grumbled to himself.
This guy is way too skilled!
Obito quickly reached into his waist and patted it a few times before letting out a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, the version of myself in this world isn't completely stupid; I know to bring basic equipment before going out.
He immediately took out his ninja tool bag, rummaged through it for a moment, and quickly found an emergency signal flare.
Without hesitation, Obito pulled out the safety pin and aimed the signal flare at the sky.
"call out!"
Bang! ! !
A piercing shriek cut through the sky.
A dazzling red light blast shot into the sky and exploded directly in the night sky above the forest.
The blazing red light illuminated half the sky, turning the surrounding forests a crimson hue.
The distress flare has been successfully launched!
After doing all this, Obito casually tossed the empty signal flare tube on the ground, bent down and knelt down again to check on Kakashi's condition once more.
The situation is currently stable, with no signs of further deterioration.
Rin watched Obito's every move intently from beginning to end.
At this moment, she quickly squatted down next to Kakashi and gently held Kakashi's cold hand.
She looked up at Obito and saw that he had a solemn expression, his eyes still fixed on Kakashi, his Sharingan never relaxing for a moment.
Rin's nose tingled, her eyes reddened, and she asked in a trembling voice, "Obito... Kakashi... he'll be alright, won't he?"
Obito clearly saw deep worry in Rin's watery eyes.
That gaze was like a fine needle piercing his heart, making him involuntarily feel a sour jealousy.
However, at this moment, this slight sour feeling was quickly suppressed by the heavier responsibility on his shoulders.
He understood that he was now Lin's only support, and he had to act reliable enough to help Lin regain her confidence.
Thinking of this, Obito took a deep breath, met Rin's uneasy gaze, nodded heavily, and tried to speak in a calm and firm tone: "Everything will be alright. Minato-sensei's sealing techniques are very powerful. He will definitely have a way to deal with that mischievous turtle inside Kakashi."
Hearing Obito's slightly playful words, Rin's fear miraculously eased a little.
After a slight pause, she nodded vigorously, and her previously panicked and helpless eyes gradually regained a sense of composure.
Seeing that Rin's expression had softened, Obito felt a little relieved.
However, Obito never voiced the even crueler truth.
His gaze fell on Kakashi's lower abdomen, where the red chakra that had just subsided suddenly came into view, making his mood heavy again.
Once a tailed beast is sealed inside a human body, there is no way to remove it.
Becoming a Jinchūriki is an irreversible process.
From the moment they become Jinchūriki, the chakra of the Tailed Beast and the Jinchūriki will be closely intertwined, making it difficult to completely separate them.
Forcibly removing the Tailed Beast is tantamount to killing the Jinchuriki with one's own hands.
The situation is even more dangerous for someone like Kakashi, who has been brutally implanted with a tailed beast.
For Kakashi in this world, becoming a Jinchūriki is perhaps the best ending he can imagine right now.
But what does this mean?
This means that for the rest of his life, he will have to endure unimaginable pressure, as well as... the fear and even rejection from the villagers.
What a heavy burden this would be for the proud Kakashi.
Obito stared at Rin.
At this moment, she felt slightly relieved because of her own assurance, and hope rekindled in her eyes.
He simply couldn't bring himself to say such cruel words.
Telling Lin these things now will only hurt her unnecessarily and will not do her any good.
Now, I just hope that Minato-sensei and the others aren't far from here.
Only Minato Namikaze could buy Kakashi that one last chance at life...
Obito fell silent, no longer speaking, and focused all his attention back on the unconscious Kakashi.
His Mangekyou Sharingan was still active, its dark red eyes gleaming as he monitored every movement of the tailed beast chakra within Kakashi's body.
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