Chapter 127: Eternal Eye! (Part 2)

At the open area in front of the Mizukage Building.

Boom—

With a muffled thud, Zhuqu Hengjiu was struck by a tail of the tailed‑beast Fourth Mizukage.

His whole body was flung outward, crashing hard against the outer wall of the Mizukage Building.

He scrambled up from the rubble, Zhuqu Hengjiu wiped the fresh blood at his mouth corner, and as he stared at the roaring Fourth Mizukage before him, a fierce glint appeared in his eyes.

"This guy, why is he so strong?"

Zhuqu Hengjiu also possessed the 'Corpse Bone Vein', but only he knows the extent of its development.

The decline of the Zhuqu clan's bloodline is inevitable, and besides, he does not want anyone truly possessing such a lineage to appear, as that would surely destabilize his position.

This is also why, upon discovering that Junmaruo's bloodline was off, he placed him in a dog cage and was even willing to use him as a bargaining chip for Yuzhi.

He is confident in his bloodline's strength; even if it cannot match the Mizukage's, it will not suffer loss, and having exchanged so many resources, they definitely have a chance to accomplish everything.

As long as this is blocked, the technique will fail.

And swiftly eliminate the remaining Zhuqu clan remnants, to welcome the incoming enemy!

The surrounding Mist ninjas responded one after another; in fact, even if the Fourth Mizukage said nothing, the evacuation had already been underway.

Awo—

Zhuqu Hengjiu quickly mulled it over in his mind, while the Fourth Mizukage seemed to lift his head and gaze into the distance, a moment that gave him a chance.

He kept failing before feigning death, and kept failing after feigning death; then wasn't the feigned death in vain?

Moreover, the Water Country consists of islands, and even the residents of Mist Village are few; such a task is very easy.

However, the Fourth Mizukage's hoarse, indifferent voice suddenly sounded in his ear, and a hand wrapped in tailed‑beast chakra like claws swung toward his head!

Swoosh—

"The rebellion hasn't fully ended; gather all forces and complete the evacuation quickly.

Feeling the breath drawing nearer, Obito's expression darkened, and then the Fourth Mizukage raised his head high.

They aren't foolish; even if they haven't seen it, they've heard of the tailed‑beast's power, so many ninjas began desperately casting defensive ninjutsu.

"Go die!"

And they are already prepared to act, after all they aren't foolish either.

"You should die."

In the void, Obito, who controls the Fourth Mizukage, looked at the already head‑shattered Zhuqu Hengjiu and let out a cold snort, too lazy to pay further attention.

The moment everyone was ready, a distant silhouette quietly appeared, and the tailed‑beast orb was instantly blasted out by the Fourth Mizukage!

"Hm?"

But just as it was about to strike, an identical silhouette suddenly emerged from the water stains on the ground, expressionless, and launched a single strike at him!

"Damn!"

And now a similar ability appears, even more exaggerated than the previous Uchiha Ying.

"Everyone, prepare defenses!"

Even the remaining three members of the Ninja Sword Seven had already taken their positions quietly; they were dealing with the leftover Zhuqu remnants while awaiting an opportunity.

Hearing the Mizukage's words, the surrounding Mist ninjas hadn't reacted yet, but upon seeing this scene they rushed without hesitation toward the rear.

"No matter who you are, this is my territory, and I will make you pay!"

"Everyone, obey the command!"

However, what no one expected was that the Fourth Mizukage's strength and cruelty were excessive even for him.

The shock to his heart was far beyond ordinary; unless Black Zetsu solemnly declared that it was definitely not those three from the Leaf Village, he would think it might be Uchiha Ying.

He had previously been given the nickname 'lunatic' by Uchiha Ying and was almost sent away in a wave; such humiliation he could never forget in his lifetime.

Obito's chakra stirred slightly, and the Fourth Mizukage spoke in a deep voice.

Claws whistled past; even though Zhuqu Hengjiu possessed a complete 'Corpse Bone Vein', facing a Fourth Mizukage with such a high degree of tailed‑beast transformation was futile.

"Hmph!"

"Yes!"

The Fourth Mizukage has already acted, Zhuqu is finished; regardless of their mindset toward his demise, they now must declare their stance!

Obito let out a roar in his heart; he desperately needed a victory to prove himself.

A deafening roar echoed as massive chakra began to coalesce; soon a black chakra sphere had formed.

"Is it coming?"

In an instant, Zhuqu Hengjiu leapt from the ground, brandishing a bone‑spike‑like long blade toward the Fourth Mizukage.

Behind them, a massive surge of chakra erupted suddenly, its cold darkness mixed with endless scorching heat, already rushing toward them!

"Support? Who could it be?"

Such a commotion, such strong chakra, and those terrifying flames—some tasks would be done almost without being asked.

Listening to the anguished cries of his clan members around him, and watching the Fourth Mizukage continuously advance toward him, his complexion suddenly tightened.

Zhuqu Hengjiu's expression changed; he swiftly angled his long blade outward, attempting to block the replica of the Water Mirror Technique.

His gaze fell upon the black flames surging like a sea wave toward them, and at that moment his heart truly felt uneasy.

Even if he's lost, he still needs to see a glimmer of hope, right?

Having just passed through a building and about to reach the Mizukage Building, Yuzhi was momentarily stunned by the sight of that tailed‑beast orb.

Releasing a tailed‑beast orb at this distance—has Obito gone mad?

"Hmph."

Yuzhi let out a light hum, then seized the nearby Zhi Shui, and at the same time the roaring black flame dragon swirled ahead of them, forming a massive firestorm!

Buzz—

The Tail Beast Orb colliding with Amaterasu created a blazing storm in an instant, and everyone seemed to experience a ringing in their ears.

They felt as if they could hear nothing, only a noisy "buzz‑buzz" echoing continuously in their ears.

When the mushroom‑shaped cloud rose and the visible energy wave thundered outward in all directions, they finally sensed the deafening roar!

The massive energy torrent swept everything around, and countless houses silently collapsed at that moment.

Even the Mizukage Tower seemed on the verge of collapse, and the nearby building belonging to the former master was shattered in huge pieces.

"Ah!"

Even though all the Mist Village ninjas had prepared in advance, many were still flung outward by the impact.

The lucky ones only rolled a few times on the ground before stopping; the unlucky were slammed into nearby houses and died on the spot.

By now, countless people were sprawled everywhere, and many ninjas, upon standing, could not stop coughing up blood.

The terrifying magnitude of this impact far exceeded their imagination!

"Are you dead?"

Yet Obito paid no attention to the Mist Village ninjas' condition; his control over the Mizukage kept his gaze firmly fixed ahead.

Suddenly, the pitch‑black flames flickered and reshaped into a roaring fire dragon, causing Obito to mutter a spit in his mind.

"So you're still alive!"

He had long suspected it; after all, someone like that couldn't be casually taken down by a single Tail Beast Orb.

But Obito still hoped such a thing would happen; he was truly…

The mushroom cloud began to dissipate, the normal flames turned into black fire, and as they seemed to take on a life of their own and spread, two unscathed figures appeared before everyone's eyes.

——

"Indeed, it's dangerous."

In a deserted area not far from the Mizukage Tower, Orochimaru and Scorpion's silhouettes emerged silently.

Recalling the terrifying fire dragon earlier and the current violent explosion, Orochimaru couldn't help but lick his lips with lingering fear.

Although this danger was far less than what Yuzhi had brought him, he still got a glimpse of how formidable the Uchiha Clan members wielding Mangekyou Sharingan truly are!

"Truly dangerous enough, I think I also understand why you become so greedy when you see that guy."

Scorpion lightly nodded; even without confronting the fire‑controlling guy directly, that roaring black fire dragon was truly unforgettable!

Nevertheless, Scorpion wasn't particularly concerned; in his view, every human has a weakness, and he had also witnessed a Uchiha skilled in spatial techniques.

Thus, although this black flame felt dangerous, it could not shake his resolve.

"What do you plan to do now—seize an opportunity to strike, or gather everything and leave?"

Orochimaru watched the fighting silhouettes in the distance, observing the roaring black flame as if it were hesitant to destroy everything.

He thought briefly, then said, "For now, let's finish our main task—collect the Takeuchi clan's bloodline; as for the rest…"

His gaze turned cold as he stared at the masked figure, and after a while he murmured softly.

"If an opportunity arises, we can't miss it; if not, then so be it—people like this we'll probably keep encountering."

——

"This is…"

Shishui looked at Yuzhi with a hint of surprise; now he seemed to understand why his senior could masquerade as that mysterious Uchiha.

He felt that this involved similar abilities, yet another question arose in his mind.

"Why does senior's Mangekyou Sharingan have so many abilities?"

Shishui's mind was full of doubts, but he also knew this wasn't the time to ask such questions.

Seeing Yuzhi stride slowly forward, he quickly followed.

Obito looked at the two, immediately controlling the Mizukage and asked, "Who are you? Why are you assisting the Takeuchi clan?"

"Your imagination is a bit too rich," Yuzhi said, shaking his head lightly. "Also, kid, you're acting pretty convincingly."

Yuzhi's words left them somewhat baffled, but the hidden Obito's complexion changed dramatically.

These people—do they know their own situation?

Obito's expression was unsettled; clearly these people's circumstances were more complicated than he had imagined!

And the most deadly thing was that these guys spoke with absolutely no caution, which truly could…

"No, we must not let him babble nonsense here!"

Obito's face hardened, and the Mizukage shouted angrily.

"You've colluded with the Takeuchi clan to betray, causing such massive damage to Mist Village."

"Regardless of who you are, your fate is singular."

"Everyone, hear this: execute these two rebels, and meet your death!"

As soon as the words fell, Obito unhesitatingly commanded the Mizukage to charge forward, and during the sprint the Fourth Mizukage's Tail Beast cloak grew even deeper.

The chakra belonging to the three‑tailed beast boiled continuously, looking as if it were ready to fully transform at any moment!

"When did I become Sasuke?"

Yuzhi saw this scene and his complexion turned oddly strange.

When he had his true form he hadn't faced this, but once he masqueraded as someone else, just one word could shatter his guard.

Whether it's Ohnoki or Obito, especially Obito, it's becoming rather absurd.

"Senior, are you okay?"

Seeing the Fourth Mizukage drawing nearer, Shishui asked softly.

"Don't worry, I'm fine now; this battle won't last long."

Yuzhi raised an eyebrow lightly, then smiled and began to speak.

In fact, Yuzhi now also felt his eyes' soreness intensifying, just as when he fought using Susanoo.

But that's normal, after all he hadn't really controlled or used Amaterasu's flames before, so using them on such a large scale now naturally provokes a reaction.

But all is well; Yuzhi's eye power and chakra remain abundant, only his eyes cannot quite bear such power.

To solve this problem, aside from ignoring it, you must complete the final upgrade!

"Fortunately, the distance is getting closer, and"

Swoosh—

In an instant, Yuzhi and Zhi Shui scattered at speed, and the Fourth Mizukage's heavy punch thundered onto the ground!

The shattered earth instantly formed a prototypical fissure, spiderweb cracks rapidly spreading outward.

However, Yuzhi had already leapt into midair, and Zhi Shui's eyes quickly scanned ahead; the two had clear roles, each with their own task.

【Side Quest Completed: Exhaust the Takeuchi Clan, ignore their survival】

【Calculating rewards】

Seeing the quest prompt, Yuzhi's smile hidden beneath his mask grew even brighter.

He had been waiting for this task for a long time; now he only needs the calculation finished to claim the final reward!

"Ninjutsu: Coral Palm!"

Just as Yuzhi was pondering, the Mizukage suddenly leapt high and lunged at Yuzhi, his claws, wrapped in tailed-beast chakra, whistling toward him.

Ding—

Yet at that moment Yuzhi's Ninja Sword silently unsheathed, its cold blade instantly targeting the weak spot of the Mizukage's claws, forcing them to be displaced.

"Having fun, little brat?"

Yuzhi swiftly swung his sword at the Mizukage, while not forgetting to speak.

"A nobody, yet able to be the mastermind behind one of the five great ninja villages, isn't that achievement something to be proud of?"

"What nonsense are you spouting!"

Obito, controlling the Mizukage, dodged quickly, while the crimson tailed-beast garb's manifested tail slammed toward Yuzhi.

Obito's voice was sharp, yet inside he was rattled—who on earth is this guy?

"Whether I'm spouting nonsense, shouldn't you know best in your own heart?"

Yuzhi's Ninja Sword thrust forward, blocking the Three-Tails' sweeping tail while using that force to quickly land, and Obito pursued without hesitation.

But the instant he landed, a raging Amaterasu fire dragon roared toward him, and Yuzhi quickly closed in.

"Don't think that hiding behind me makes me unable to find you; I know everything about you, because everything about you was given by others."

"Shut up, noisy brat!"

The Fourth Mizukage's voice remained cold, yet Obito, hidden in the shadows, now wore an extremely strained expression.

Who exactly is this person, and what does he truly know?

Could he be like that 'future self'?

Obito was already reluctant to overthink, and now he truly dared not.

Watching the endless black flames sweep across the sky, and the dazzling yet fierce swordsmanship of the guy before him.

Obito knew that if he slipped even once, this Fourth Mizukage would be completely taken down by that guy!

"First eliminate you, defeat you, then gradually gather intelligence!"

Obito's heart hardened; his Sharingan spun wildly, and the Mizukage, clad in tailed-beast garb, let out a roar.

With roaring chakra, he surged toward Yuzhi like a meteor.

"Getting impatient?"

But Yuzhi seemed completely unfazed by Obito's mood swings; no matter how fast the Obito-controlled Mizukage moved, he could easily keep up.

Even faster!

Ding, ding, ding—

In an instant, a black and a red figure repeatedly intersected and clashed before the Mizukage's tower.

Their speed was so extreme that nothing could be discerned; only the two phantom-like flashes and the constant metallic clangs were visible.

Even at that speed, a keen eye could see that the black silhouette seemed considerably faster than the Mizukage's red one.

"How could this happen?"

Others could notice, and Obito, at the heart of the battle, clearly observed this.

The tailed-beast garb grants an enormous boost, yet this guy could so effortlessly catch up—and even surpass—something beyond belief!

"Dare to lose focus while fighting me, little brat?"

Suddenly, Yuzhi's slightly cold voice rang out again.

In the next instant, his figure slipped like a phantom, evading the Mizukage's attack; the sword in his hand, wreathed in black flame, slammed onto the Mizukage!

"Ah!"

Even though the Mizukage was controlled, the blade forced a primal scream from him.

Especially as the black fire spread over his body, the Mizukage couldn't help but struggle.

"Molten Release: Scorching River Flowing Rock Technique!"

As the Mizukage retreated swiftly, Yuzhi formed hand seals, and a massive magma sphere roared out.

With a flick of his eye, Amaterasu's black flame covered the magma sphere, and the two combined, racing toward the Mizukage!

Boom—

The deafening boom rang again, the ever-spreading red-and-black intertwined flames scorching hot, yet chilling to the heart.

"Hm?"

Yuzhi merely raised an eyebrow; the Molten Release combined with Amaterasu indeed struck the Mizukage, but now the Mizukage's aura began to change.

Looking up slightly, he saw a towering figure flickering in the flames, half‑visible—

"Amaterasu, and the ability of Kagu Tsuchi?"

In the dimensional space, Hei Jue stayed together with Obito, and he kept a tight stare on the two combatants.

While watching, he couldn't help but quietly take a look at the Obito whose whole body radiated chill.

He also heard the dialogue of their battle, which made Hei Jue for a moment not dare to speak.

In his heart, like Obito, he truly began to doubt whether this person might be from the future!

"So far, four people who seem to have emerged from the future: one is the fully formed Obito, another is Madara Uchiha who possesses Wood Release.

There is also Uchiha Izuna who masters Amaterasu and Kagu Tsuchi, and another person whose ability is unknown."

Hei Jue's gaze turned to the side where someone who hadn't acted yet stood, his eyes seeming to be scanning, and his mind was filled with a terrible headache.

What the group's purpose is, what they intend to do—these were the things Hei Jue cared about most in his heart.

But he really couldn't ask, and he also noticed something.

"Why aren't this guy's eyes blind yet, could it be..."

Since this guy appeared and began fighting Orochimaru, Hei Jue has been having Bai Jue keep an eye on him.

In the fight with Orochimaru, this guy recklessly used Amaterasu and Kagu Tsuchi; such massive Amaterasu and precise control over it are extremely draining on eye power!

Normally, under such extreme consumption, even a newly awakened Mangekyou Sharingan with full eye power couldn't withstand it.

But this guy was as if nothing were wrong, which instantly gave Hei Jue a rather unpleasant thought.

"There's no other way, we have to do this!"

Just as Hei Jue was pondering, Obito gritted his teeth, let out a low roar, and the Three-Tails' aura began to wildly overflow.

"What are you doing?"

Hei Jue also felt the Three-Tails' aura, which instantly startled him.

But he could only hold back his words halfway; could he really tell Obito that the group's target might be a Tailed Beast?

Wouldn't that reveal that he had known about this group all along yet hadn't told him?

"Now, what other choices are there?"

Obito let out a cold snort, the Three-Tails' aura intensified, and the speed at which his Mangekyou Sharingan rotated grew faster.

"The only option is to try using a Tailed Beast to block him; besides, he hasn't used Susanoo yet, so he likely lacks that ability—this is our chance!"

Hearing that, Hei Jue felt a bit unable to hold back.

You're like a well-fed man who doesn't know a hungry man's hunger; a normal Mangekyou Sharingan would have gone blind long ago.

Others still seem to handle it with ease; doesn't that indicate something?

Moreover, previously others directly used eye techniques to control the Four-Tails, also a jinchuriki.

Releasing a Tailed Beast isn't just handing out a dish to someone?

He simply couldn't utter those words; now he only regrets why he didn't discuss this with Obito earlier—

"Three-Tails? Is the Three-Tails about to appear?"

"Quick, assist the Mizukage!"

"His Fire Release is problematic; everyone be careful—once we eliminate this guy, those fire releases will naturally dissipate."

"Use Water Release or Wind Release; don't let him interfere with the Mizukage!"

When Yuzhi knocked Gu Ju Yicang into the air and forced Obito to begin Tailed Beast transformation, the Mist ninjas who had been staring blankly finally sprang into action!

Actually they had wanted to move earlier, but Yuzhi and Gu Ju Yicang fought at a blinding speed, making them think their techniques might miss.

Besides that, the combatant is the Mizukage; if it were anyone else, they would attack without hesitation!

The Mist Village's training, starting with Yuzhi, has already become an ice‑cold blood mist mode; aside from the Mizukage, they care about no one else.

Now the Mizukage is being kept at a distance while undergoing Tailed Beast transformation, so this is their chance.

"Water Release: Water Dragon Bomb!"

"Water Release: Water Fang Blade!"

"Water Release: Water Fang Bomb!"

Countless dense high‑pressure Water Release attacks crazily surged toward Yuzhi, and many Mist ninjas leapt up to assault him.

"Cut."

Yuzhi let out a light hum, and his eyes began to spin faster.

"Indeed, simply using Amaterasu and Kagu Tsuchi doesn't quite fit my combat logic.

Although I can still endure it, it does feel somewhat restrictive."

While pondering, the flames of Amaterasu once again swirled around his front, forming a massive shield.

Within the black flame, Yuzhi's body gradually took on the hue of Susanoo, and the Four‑Tails' chakra began to meld in.

Yuzhi merely raised an eyebrow; the Susanoo color hadn't changed much—clearly the Four‑Tails' chakra is weaker than the Nine‑Tails', and he hasn't resonated with the Four‑Tails.

"We need to study it after returning, but for now it doesn't matter."

While pondering, the Amaterasu flames also slowly appeared on the Susanoo; these flames were completely under his control, and he wasn't worried about harming himself.

"That's about it, then"

For a better fight, Yuzhi also needed to employ some methods he was more proficient with.

Buzz—

The moment the ninjutsu bombardment ceased, Yuzhi voluntarily withdrew the Amaterasu flame protection, and the oncoming Mist ninja army rushed at him.

"Die!"

The Mist ninjas roared, and countless ninja tools flew toward him at that moment.

Yuzhi's Mangekyou Sharingan twitched slightly, and the Amaterasu Susanoo covering it instantly expanded, turning into a giant dozens of meters tall!

This chakra giant instantly stirred many Mist ninjas' memories; among them were several who had experienced the battle from over a year ago.

Another monster like this?

Could it be that they are back again?

Damn it!

A clamor began to rise among the Mist Village ninja army, but Yuzhi stood with his arms crossed over his chest inside Susano.

Seeing the Mist Village ninja drawing ever closer, in an instant Susano moved!

Boom—

A massive blade flashed from its sheath, and the slash instantly raised a plume of smoke dozens of meters high.

Countless ninjas were instantly turned to ash, and countless more rose up with it!

Flames and sharp edges intertwined, and in an instant the battlefield before them became a furnace.

And that was only the beginning; in the next instant Susano struck again, and the ground at that moment cracked deeply!

Although Susano's level was low, its power was terrifyingly great.

Especially under Amaterasu's illumination, such strength was amplified, allowing Yuzhi to bombard recklessly!

What on earth is this monster?

Those Mist Village ninjas no longer dared to charge; they found that whether ninjutsu or taijutsu,

hitting Susano was useless, not even a ripple was stirred.

Even many attacks, or anyone who touched the flame on Susano's surface, were instantly swallowed without a trace.

Such a flawless display truly made these bloodthirsty Mist Village ninjas calm down.

A person's heart has its limit of endurance, even ninjas, who far exceed ordinary people in this regard, have one.

When comrades beside them fell one by one, when their attacks were all futile.

And the opponent's mere attack energy wave reaching them could take their lives.

Even high‑caliber Mist Village ninjas would suffer massive morale damage; even if they didn't break and kept fighting, it was useless!

"Stop!"

Fortunately, at that moment, the Kujitsu Arrow Depot controlled by Obito completed its final transformation.

The roaring Three‑Tails howled skyward, and the overwhelming chakra stirred everything around!

"It's the Mizukage, sir!"

"Great!"

"The Three‑Tails is out; we can finally deal with that guy!"

The surrounding Mist Village ninjas, seeing this, finally erupted in cheers, finally someone who could face that monster‑like presence,

They were truly fed up with Yuzhi; being able to use fire style in the Water Country was absurdly outrageous.

Even worse, the chakra giant this guy wielded had no weakness; nothing they did had any effect.

How could they not be broken? Seeing hope, how could they not cheer?

What they didn't know was that Obito's expression at that moment was extremely grim.

The trouble of Amaterasu's flames far exceeded his imagination; if he didn't shed the burning fire on him, the entire Three‑Tails would be ignited soon!

It took him a long time to "shed his skin," and what embarrassed him more was that he had just thought this guy might not be able to use Susano.

But in the blink of an eye he unleashed that power, which was like a slap across his face.

And facing Susano summoning the Three‑Tails,

For a moment he wondered if his brain had short‑circuited, or if the opponent was deliberately waiting for this moment?

Although it was a tricky situation, Obito could no longer afford to worry about it.

Letting this guy run wild any longer would only make things worse!

"Is it out?"

Yuzhi tilted his head, and at that moment Susano also paused slightly, then he let out a light laugh.

"You came just in time!"

Cold, desperate chakra burst forth instantly, stronger than before.

Even Obito hadn't yet figured out what was happening, when a blade edged with Amaterasu's flames silently surged toward the Three‑Tails!

Damn it!

The Three‑Tails fled swiftly, its massive body making the ground tremble.

Where the blade passed, the Three‑Tails' forepaws were cut off, soaring high before crashing heavily onto the ground.

"Get out of the way!"

The Mist Village ninjas' cheers abruptly stopped, everyone scrambling to dodge the huge claw.

But they still couldn't understand why even a powerful Three‑Tails could have its limbs severed instantly.

——

"Found it!"

Amid the chaos of the Mist Village army, the restrained Zhi Shui's gaze flickered; he finally found the guy called Qing.

He had been waiting quietly, waiting for the chance to deliver a killing blow.

After all, searching for an enemy among so many Mist Village troops was an unusually huge challenge for him.

"But..."

Glancing at Uchi, who was confronting the Three‑Tails nearby, Zhi Shui's mouth twitched slightly.

What is this difficulty to him?

Zhi Shui adjusted his breathing, and in the next instant he leapt beyond Amaterasu's protection, becoming a phantom as he rushed out.

His figure passed over countless Mist Village ninjas, and at the same time he effortlessly eliminated some ninjas who noticed him, using transformation technique.

After only a few breaths, he had already reached the position behind him, his gaze fixed on the guy called Qing.

At that moment Qing seemed to sense something; he tried to dodge quickly but suddenly found his body subtly restrained by the ghost shark beside him and Zaibuzhan!

"Damn!"

Qing's complexion changed drastically, but before he could even shout, his mind was filled with chaos.

And at that moment Shishui had already arrived in front of him; a flash of blade, Shishui's left hand darted forward.

The dazed Qing only felt a sudden chill around his neck, and immediately a sharp pain pierced his eyes.

His whole body became unusually hazy, and he uncontrollably fell to his knees on the ground!

"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"

As Shishui succeeded, the mist ninjas around finally noticed his situation.

But he didn't mind, quickly stuffing the Byakugan into a pre‑prepared container while watching the surroundings warily.

His mission was already complete; all that remained was to cooperate with Yuzhi to finish the final clearing and withdraw. ——

"Shishui is already done?"

Yuzhi, who was controlling Susano, also sensed Shishui's situation, causing him to silently nod to himself.

At the same time his gaze toward the Three-Tails grew even sharper; the battle had basically reached this stage.

Especially, his eyes seemed to be operating at an extreme limit, giving him a very peculiar feeling.

"I can now wield fourth‑stage Susanoo even more effortlessly!"

Although he hadn't received a system prompt yet, the feeling was exceptionally clear.

The sensation was very much like when his Two Tomoe was about to become Three Tomoe, and he was convinced he had essentially achieved his goal now.

"Then..."

Boom—

Sky‑rising chakra erupted from Susano, and the previously half‑body Susano suddenly expanded even larger.

The black flames filling the sky seemed to receive a command at that moment, roaring as they poured completely onto Susano, quickly forming an armor‑like sheath as Susano's height grew.

In the blink of an eye, Susano's height already surpassed the Three-Tails, and Susano's chakra seemed to fiercely stimulate the Three-Tails.

Aoo—

The Three-Tails roared in anger, its body like a small mountain suddenly arched and rolled like a wheel, charging at Yuzhi's Susano.

"Hm!" Yuzhi let out a light hum: "Is that all your tricks?"

With those words, Susano swung another blade.

Even though it was a casually drawn slash, the power of fourth‑stage Susano was greater and stronger than before!

A clanging of metal rang out as two equally massive chakras collided, a flash of light bursting from the center and then spreading.

Amid the thunderous roar, dust filled the ground, and the Three-Tails' body shot out of the haze at speed.

It rolled around the ground once, crushing an unknown number of houses before stopping, and a deep slash scarred its thorn‑covered shell!

Looking at the faint giant silhouette in the thick smoke, the Three-Tails' upright eyes seemed to reflect Obito's deep aversion.

"How can this guy be so strong?"

Obito felt a profound helplessness; he didn't understand why he kept encountering such opponents each time.

Excluding Minato Namikaze, whether it's Uchiha Haori, Uchiha Ying, or even his future self, they are all members of the Uchiha Clan—why can they all handle him so easily?

Even though he wasn't confronting this guy with his true body, the ability to use Amaterasu and the current Susano made him realize one thing.

Even if his true body faced him, the outcome would be a dead end for sure!

This guy even made Obito feel he was stronger than Yuzhi!

But why didn't he trouble Yuzhi and instead set his sights on me here?

"This feeling..."

Yuzhi didn't know what Obito was thinking, but now he knew his earlier feeling had been correct.

If before he had a raw, inexperienced grasp of fourth‑stage Susano, now he handled it as if lifting a feather!

All control was so smooth, everything so clear; a single thought could make Susano do whatever he desired.

Even his subconscious wishes could be fulfilled by Susano.

"Is this the feeling of truly mastering this power?"

Yuzhi murmured softly, then smiled briskly, his hands quickly clasped together, and the massive Susano mirrored his movement.

Without the slightest delay, the overwhelming chakra resonated violently with his own body.

"Fire Release: Great Fire Extinction!"

With Susano's sealing, an intensely condensed wave of fire rolled toward the Three-Tails.

Where it passed, every house ignited instantly, turning the area into a sea of flames!

Obito's eyes grew solemn as he faced the oncoming flames, especially the black Amaterasu fire interwoven within.

He instantly made the Three-Tails leap high, then, gritting his teeth, forced the Three-Tails to widen its mouth.

"I just can't believe you lot are really that strong!"

The massive chakra gathered in the Three-Tails' mouth, directly targeting the distant Susano.

A jet‑black chakra sphere appeared, growing larger, bringing a terrifying pressure.

"Another Tailed Beast Ball?"

Yuzhi lifted his cold gaze, a hint of disdainful smile curling at his mouth.

"Fine, then let me show you what true power really is!"

Before his words finished, he began wildly channeling chakra within, and the Amaterasu flames on Susano's surface flared even more intensely!

Obito completely ignored Yuzhi; with a roar from the Three-Tails, the Tailed Beast Bomb launched with a thunderous blast!

Where it passed, space shivered, and the earth was scarred by the aftershock with a deep fissure.

Well done, you came!

Yuzhi's eyes whirled rapidly; he nearly exhausted his ocular power to the utmost.

The black flame covering Susanoo erupted with unimaginable force; as Susanoo swung its blade, the ultimate power poured out!

Boom—

Boom—

Boom.

A series of explosions roared; the earth was unrecognizable, and half of the entire Mist Village was destroyed in an instant!

The village's terrain seemed altered at that moment, endless shockwaves raging outward; countless Mist shinobi were turned to ash by the shockwave in an instant.

Damn.

Shisui at this moment had to activate Susanoo to protect himself; the barrier shielding the Mizukage Tower and the Master Tower had already shattered.

Those two towers looked on the verge of collapse, but fortunately their interiors were still protected; otherwise they would have crumbled like the other buildings.

Is this the ultimate power of the Uchiha Clan?

Orochimaru, who had already finished his phone amid the chaos, still stared ahead under the gale generated by the shockwave, and the frenzy in his eyes grew even harder to contain at this moment.

Even the Scorpion was completely silent at this moment; the horror in his eyes could no longer be concealed.

He was also pondering a question in his mind at that moment: Is such power truly something humanity can wield?

Just as everyone was either stunned or terrified, Obito, controlling the Three-Tails, landed heavily.

Is it over?

Looking at the rising dust and smoke before him, Obito still wore a face full of vigilance.

Although he didn't think anyone who meets the Tailed Beast Orb would have a good outcome, even Susanoo was the same.

But he had a feeling that the opponent was probably not a normal person; perhaps that guy truly had a way to counter.

Buzz—

At that moment, a figure cloaked in black blazing flames instantly broke through the smoke and charged straight forward.

As expected!

Obito let out a loud shout in his heart; he, still controlling the Three-Tails, tried to counterattack.

However, the silhouette standing atop Susanoo leapt out and landed directly on the Three-Tails' head!

Their eyes turned a scarlet hue, spinning rapidly, and the strange power erupted swiftly at that moment.

Susanoo dissipated quickly at that moment, and the Amaterasu flames covering Susanoo fell onto the Three-Tails along with Yuzhi's figure.

The entire Three-Tails seemed ignited at that instant, its mournful wail echoing through the heavens.

It's over.

Yuzhi's eyes locked onto the Three-Tails with deadly focus; in that instant, everything around seemed to change.

And his gaze seemed to pierce the realm of consciousness, directly locking onto Obito, who controlled the Three-Tails!

Obito.

As Yuzhi's final words fell, Obito's entire body stiffened, and his complexion underwent a drastic change at that moment.

The Three-Tails' struggle also ceased here, and with a final howl it crashed heavily onto the ground!

Only the black flame that kept burning on it continued to crackle.

And in that instant, Yuzhi finally heard the information he most wanted to hear in his mind.

【Current Sharingan-driven host power has reached its limit】

【Activate passive 'Zhuo Er Extraordinary' for enhancement?】

【Current host power has reached its limit】

【Activate passive 'Hikari Glory Evolution' for enhancement?】

【Statistics complete】

【Reward obtained: Adaptive Takatori Clan Physical Talent】