Punishment

In the secluded space, where only the shadows of Naruto and Obito danced, the atmosphere thickened with the weight of revelations and accusations.

Naruto, driven by the flames of vengeance, spared no words in his quest to break Obito's spirit. The intended target wasn't just Obito's life but his very understanding of the role he played – a mere pawn and clown manipulated by the cunning Madara.

As Naruto spoke freely, his words, laced with disdain and bitterness, echoed in the empty space.

Naruto revealed his true identity without reservation. Revenge was the driving force, rendering such admissions inconsequential.

"Do you know, Obito, who do you guess Rin died because of?" Naruto's voice, a weapon of psychological warfare, cut through the silence. "Madara knows your weakness. He knows that as long as Rin is dead, as long as she dies in Kakashi's hands, you will definitely become a villian."

The revelation unfolded layer by layer, exposing the intricacies of Madara's manipulation. Naruto continued to question Obito's choices, hinting at the strings attached to his actions.

"Why do you think happened to see her death? Wouldn't it be a coincidence? Think about it?"

Naruto's relentless assault aimed to unravel Obito's defenses, forcing him to confront the painful truths that lingered in the recesses of his mind. The revelation that Madara orchestrated Rin's death and manipulated Obito's very existence left Obito with a haunting sense of guilt.

"The most innocent ones here are the Uchiha family," Naruto declared with a smirk, surveying the lifeless Uchiha corpses strewn around. "They lived well in Konoha Village, and they didn't have that big ambition at the beginning. As a result, there were two neuroses in the family, one Uchiha Madara and one you. Now they are all dead."

Obito's once defiant gaze dulled as doubt crept into his mind. "Why didn't you say it earlier?" he questioned, his tone lacking the confidence that defined his earlier demeanor.

The seeds of discomfort planted by Naruto's words began to take root in Obito's troubled consciousness.

Naruto extended his hands and remarked, "Why should I reveal? If I did, who would assist me in dismantling this clan? If I did, how could I savor tormenting you? Obito, my brother, my comrade, I can even unveil more truths. For instance, Infinite Tsukuyomi is an elaborate hoax. It's an illusion designed to ensnare people worldwide, turning them into White Zetsu, soulless beings devoid of self-awareness. Ever wondered what exactly White Zetsu and Black Zetsu are?"

"But why would I do that? Not only do I have plans to carry on your legacy with Madara in the future, but I am also poised to aid Black Zetsu in achieving his objectives—to unleash Infinite Tsukuyomi and ultimately resurrect our common ancestor, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya."

Uzumaki Naruto continued with a sinister tone, "Then I'll extinguish his beloved mother before Black Zetsu's eyes. Anyone who dares cross me, anyone who dares become my enemy—I want them dead. Do you comprehend the gravity of my words? Do you truly understand what I'm conveying?"

"You can now go meet Rin, and tell her your deeds. You've slaughtered countless people, thinking you're a tortured hero, aspiring to save the world and forge peace. But in reality? You're just a hypocrite. Infinite Tsukuyomi's role is to obliterate the lives in the Ninja World, and you are the instigator of the grandest war. What face will you have when you confront her?"

Naruto's intensity escalated with each word, bordering on madness. He understood Obito's vulnerabilities all too well—how to inflict pain, how to bring about Obito's collapse.

He did this because he felt the pain even more deeply than Obito.

No longer an audience or reader, Naruto now embodied the character. He knew, unequivocally, that whoever takes on the mantle of Naruto in this alternate reality is destined to go down the dark path. As he proclaimed, he was already tainted with darkness.

Appearing slightly unhinged, Naruto couldn't ascertain if it was the influence of Sharingan, but he was determined to make Obito feel the agony.

"Obito, does it hurt? You not only took the life of your beloved Rin, but you also aimed for the wrong targets in seeking revenge. Becoming a pawn in your enemy's game, you even ended the life of the one who cared for you the most—my mother, Kushina. She hoped my character would mirror yours, sunny and gentle. Would you say I've achieved that resemblance?" Naruto inquired, wearing a smile.

Obito couldn't bear the weight of the revelations any longer. His psychological defenses crumbled, and his soul, overwhelmed, sank to the ground. Covering his face with his hands, he pleaded, "Please, don't say it. I don't know. I don't know any of this. Why didn't anyone tell me? Why?"

Naruto, maintaining his composure, responded, "How could I tell you when I haven't even been born yet? Should I have given you a dream? But who you are now, blaming others for everything, resenting the world—has the world truly wronged you? Are all people in the world sinners? What about my father, your teacher Namikaze Minato? Did he deserve to die because he couldn't save you or Rin? Are they not your teachers? As a ninja, shouldn't you have that level of awareness? It seems you can't."

Naruto, with a heavy heart, continued to pierce Obito with words like a knife. However, he suddenly noticed that Obito's soul was becoming transparent. Three minutes, it seemed, were too short, and Obito's soul was on the verge of entering the Pure Land.

Frustrated, Naruto exclaimed, "Damn it, don't escape so quickly, Obito! I still have much to say. The Uchiha clan has countless innocent children who can't rest in peace. Don't you need to take responsibility?"

"I have messages for you to deliver to Rin. Ask her if she regrets becoming your companion."

"And for Madara, tell him he must return from the Pure Land because I have some words for him too."

"Don't die just yet. I haven't settled my grievances. How will I vent my anger and hatred?"

But Obito's soul finally faded away.

"Wait, there are two more people in your family, right?"

"Naruto? Enough."

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