Pawns

Naruto's revelation struck a chord with Obito, a flicker of recognition amidst the chaos. The recognition, however, was tainted by the memory of a distant past, a time when Obito used a detonation talisman to harm a child – the very child now standing before him, Naruto.

Naruto, harboring a mix of indignation and disbelief, mused internally about the irony of Obito showing a semblance of recognition. Yet, politeness was a fleeting thought; vengeance was the resolute path, and Obito's demise was inevitable.

Separated from his body by the spatial slash, Obito faced the grim reality of his fate. A countdown began – unless he located his corporeal form within three minutes, his soul would find its way to the Pure Land. Naruto seized the moment to revel in triumph, unleashing a triumphant laughter that echoed through the air.

"Hahahaha, Uchiha Obito, did you ever envision this day? I've awaited this moment for eight long years," Naruto laughed, the anticipation of revenge coloring his every word.

Obito, disoriented and uncertain, shook his head in disbelief. His eyes, concealed behind black cloth, couldn't discern Naruto's expression. As Naruto basked in his victory, Obito, still unaware of his assailant's true identity, questioned the legitimacy of Naruto's claim.

"How could you possess those eyes if you were that kid?" Obito pondered aloud, grappling with the mystery of Naruto's lineage. The double eyes, the Mangekyō Sharingan, and the remembered Rinnegan perplexed Obito. "Minato-sensei and Kushina don't have Uchiha blood. It's impossible for them to birth a child with these eyes. Who are you?"

"Shut up!" Naruto's sharp retort cut through Obito's inquiry, a surge of murderous intent underscoring his words. The revelation of identity, fueled by the burning hatred for Obito, prompted Naruto to discard the veiled references. "You don't deserve to utter their names."

With the mask now lifted, Naruto openly declared his true identity. For Naruto, Obito's sins ran deep – the murderer of his parents had no right to acknowledge them. The hatred, fueled by years of pain and loss, spilled forth as Naruto unleashed a vengeful curse, painting a vivid picture of the gruesome fate he envisioned for Obito. The intensity of Naruto's loathing was laid bare, a testament to the profound scars left by Obito's actions.

But in an instant, he took a deep breath, and his tone shifted to complete relaxation. "But it doesn't matter. After all, the Uchiha clan has been obliterated by you and another foolish clan. Witnessing the destruction of this clan by its own people brings me a peculiar sense of comfort. Oh, and do remind me, what is this so-called Infinite Tsukuyomi, the prophecy left by the alleged Sage of Six Paths who supposedly rescued the Uchiha? It's utterly false."

"What?" Obito exclaimed, caught off guard.

Even as Uzumaki Naruto spoke with gleeful indifference about the Uchiha's demise, Obito remained unfazed. He had played a crucial role in orchestrating the destruction, and regret at this point would be nothing short of absurd.

Right? Regret over lives lost? That would be a mockery.

However, when Uzumaki Naruto brought up the Infinite Tsukuyomi and the Sage of Six Paths, Obito's demeanor underwent a rapid transformation. Thankfully, his surviving appearance allowed his mask to conceal any potential ugliness on his face.

Naruto burst into laughter, reveling in the joy of the night. His mood was so elevated that he almost felt like breaking into song, a testament to the sheer delight he experienced.

As for Obito's inquiries, Naruto deliberately calculated the timing in his mind. It had been nearly a minute. If he didn't speak now, Obito might not experience the regret Naruto sought to inflict.

His desire for revenge extended beyond merely killing Obito; Naruto aimed to pierce through Obito's heart.

With a mischievous smile, Naruto initiated the revelation, "I know, the Uchiha clan are descendants of the Sage of Six Paths. However, the Sage of Six Paths has more than one descendant family. Curious about my eyes? It's simple – I am also a descendant of the Sage of Six Paths."

"What are you saying?" Obito exclaimed, bewildered. He had never heard that the Uzumaki clan were also descendants of the Sage of Six Paths. Wait, did that mean...

"Yes, the Senju clan is a distant relative of the Uzumaki clan, and, of course, also a distant relative of the Uchiha clan. Senju, Uchiha, and Uzumaki – these three families trace their lineage back to one ancestor. The three major clans are descendants of Sage of Six Paths, with the Uchiha being the descendants of Indra, inheriting the power of the eyes. On the other hand, the Uzumaki and Senju clans are descendants of Ashura, inheriting the power of immortality."

Naruto, bearing the weight of a secret known only to him and the elusive Sage of Six Paths, acknowledged that there were few who understood the intricacies of the Ninja World. The malevolent force that had perished was a chapter closed in history.

The passage of time had rendered these details inconsequential, with the Senju clan vanished and the Uzumaki clan displaced after the fall of their nation.

In an attempt to address Obito's pressing concerns, Naruto delved into the heart of the matter: the stone monument left by the Sage of Six Paths in the Uchiha family. He questioned the credibility of the Infinite Tsukuyomi as the salvation for the Uchiha, challenging its validity. If such a solution existed, why hadn't the Sage himself enacted it, and why couldn't even Indra employ it for his own salvation?

Naruto, hinting at the impending revelation of Black Zetsu's identity, stated, "You were all deceived. The monument left by the Sage of Six Paths was indeed authentic, but its content was altered. Can you guess who was behind the changes? Here's a hint—it's someone covered in black."

Obito, sharp and perceptive, couldn't overlook the obvious hint. Naruto continued, "Speaking of which, Obito, did you know? Your resentment towards the heavens, ground, and your unfounded revenge against my parents, leading to the release of the Nine Tails that wreaked havoc on the village—all orchestrated by someone else. Do you know who manipulated Rin?"

"It was Uchiha Madara. He implanted a spell in Rin's heart, forcing her actions and compelling her to despairingly come to Konoha Village. To protect the village, she had to meet her end at Kakashi's hands. Uchiha Madara manipulated her into seeking death, and you were made to witness it all."

Naruto, with a tinge of irony, concluded, "It turns out we're both pawns in this intricate game."

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