Chapter 54. Kumo Ninjas are Shameless!

Chapter 54. Kumo Ninjas are Shameless!

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The Next Day

"Attack!"

"Destroy Konoha!"

"Punish the unjust, eradicate Konoha!"

"Konoha has no ninja ethics!"

The Kumo Ninjas launched another assault. Their faces were filled with rage and grief. Every time they thought about their comrades lying on the ground with their butts raised, fury burned within them. They wanted nothing more than to exact the same humiliation on those Konoha ninjas.

"Uchiha Obito!"

A young Kumo Ninja, wearing a peculiar hood and with his left eye covered by a strange device, stared at Obito with a tone of admiration.

"I'd heard rumors about you," he said. "They said Uchiha Obito was just a lucky, cunning scoundrel. But after seeing your jutsu... you're undoubtedly a genius!"

Yes.

This young man had already developed a jutsu of his own.

Though the jutsu itself was somewhat despicable, as a ninja, why care about such things?

There was no denying it—With his double-tomoe Sharingan and his unique, powerful jutsu, Obito truly lived up to the title of a Konoha genius.

Konoha was indeed a cradle for geniuses.

However, the Kumo Ninja, Dodai, shook his head. Looking at Obito, who was watching him cautiously, he said coldly, "You will die today."

If not—

If allowed to grow further, this boy would surely become a terrifying force.

At this moment, Obito was drenched in cold sweat, staring at the Kumo Ninja before him.

This wasn't just any ninja—this was a seasoned Elite Jonin!

Yesterday, Obito had realized that perhaps he'd misunderstood something. After all, Rin hadn't outright rejected him like Jiraiya had been rejected.

What did that mean?

It meant Rin still had feelings for him!

So, Obito had made up his mind—he wouldn't use that jutsu anymore.

Jiraiya himself had warned that it was a dangerous forbidden technique that could easily harm the user. Though Obito only felt mild discomfort in his fingers after using it, since Lord Jiraiya said so, he thought it best not to risk unknown dangers.

Thus, he resolved not to use it unless absolutely necessary.

With his Sharingan, Uchiha Throwing Technique, and Fire Release, he, Uchiha Obito, was still a formidable ninja.

After all, he wasn't the same Uchiha Obito who had just graduated. He, Uchiha Obito, was no longer the original Uchiha Obito. Now, back in the village, who dared to speak loudly to him?

Some even begged for mercy and surrendered the moment they heard they'd spar with him!

Clearly, his strength was undeniable.

But today, he had encountered an opponent far beyond his expectations.

Obito gripped his kunai tightly, his double-tomoe Sharingan focused intently on Dodai. His fire-release techniques had failed. Even his kunai attacks had been ineffective.

Now...

He could only rely on the legendary jutsu passed down through the Uchiha clan.

Glancing at his teacher and Jiraiya, who were being dragged by the Kumo Ninjas, Obito sighed in his heart.

"Sensei, forgive me!"

The scene reminded him of the Forest of Death.

Though he had resolved not to use that jutsu, circumstances kept forcing his hand.

Obito clutched his kunai tightly, his crimson eyes fixed on Dodai. He said in a calm but chilling tone, "The moment I use these eyes, you've already lost!"

"Arrogant brat! Are all Konoha ninjas so full of themselves?" Dodai sneered. "Today, you will die by my hands!"

However, before Dodai could finish his sentence, Obito had already begun to move.

With rapid hand seals—

Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu!

A swarm of Obitos charged forward, each throwing kunai as they ran. Dodai tensed. Attached to the kunai were explosive tags!

Kumo Intelligence had warned about this technique. Obito was notorious for using explosive tags in unpredictable ways, particularly in "unsavory" tactics. He had no bottom line—he couldn't be underestimated!

"Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall!"

A massive stone barrier rose up just in time.

The explosion from the tags echoed through the battlefield, leaving Dodai frowning deeply.

That's... a lot of explosive tags!

Thinking about how the price of explosive tags had skyrocketed recently, Dodai seemed to understand something.

So that's it! Konoha has been stockpiling explosive tags for a long time!

They speak of peace, yet secretly hoard explosive tags!

Konoha is hypocritical! They have no ninja ethics!

Dodai dispersed his Earth-Style Wall, only to see multiple Obitos rushing toward him. He smirked coldly.

Simple taijutsu?

That's nothing against the Kumo Ninja!

Wielding a kunai, Dodai moved swiftly, cutting down one clone after another. Yet, after eliminating several shadow clones, he still couldn't find the real body. His expression changed.

"The real one…"

A tremor of realization struck him just as—

"Bang!"

A kunai lodged in the ground transformed into Obito's figure!

Dodai immediately understood.

"A combination of Shadow Clone Jutsu and Transformation Jutsu!"

Obito smirked confidently, his two-tomoe Sharingan spinning rapidly, locking onto his target with precision. "What a pity! You've already lost!"

Taking a practiced stance, and under Dodai's widening eyes, Obito lunged forward, lightning flickering in his hands.

"Lightning Release: Thousand—"

Before he could finish, his lightning-coated finger jabbed forward.

But—

The expected scene didn't happen.

No blood, no incapacitated enemy. Instead—

"Crack!"

A sharp sound rang out, like a bone snapping. Pain shot through Obito's hand as his finger came to a sudden halt, unable to pierce through. It felt like a solid membrane blocking him.

At this moment…

Dodai quickly reacted, spinning around to counterattack. Obito, using his Sharingan, saw the movement and leapt back in an instant.

"Boom!"

The ground shook as Dodai's counterstrike left a massive crater.

Obito, now retreating, glanced at his twisted index and middle fingers before glaring at Dodai with a mix of shock and disbelief. "You… what are you wearing back there?! That's shameless!"

Steel plate?!

Kumo Ninja! You guys don't have ninja ethics!

Dodai twitched at Obito's accusation.

Who's the shameless one here…?

...

Meanwhile, in a hidden spot nearby, a few figures were quietly observing the battle.

"Huh? This is… a bit different from what we imagined."

"It's been such a short time, yet what kind of environment could turn that once-innocent boy into… this?"

"As expected of the child chosen by Lord Madara. He's already awakened the two-tomoe Sharingan! But… this wasn't part of Lord Madara's vision…"

"Should we inform Lord Madara?"

"Lord Madara would probably be pleased. After all, he's progressed to the two-tomoe stage!"

"Yeah, he'd be happy, right?"

The group of white Zetsus exchanged looks, unsure of what to do.

Imagining the scene back with their leader—

White Zetsu: "Lord Madara! The boy you chose is truly a genius! Not only has he awakened the Sharingan, but he's even created a terrifying forbidden technique!"

Elderly Madara, intrigued: "Hmm? What forbidden technique?"

White Zetsu: "It's… like this." (presses his fingers and thrusts forward)

Madara: "…"

One Zetsu scratched his head, troubled. "Madara-sama's so old… Wouldn't this kind of news kill him out of frustration?"

Another spoke up, raising a hand. "Should we save the boy? It looks like he's at a disadvantage."

"No need, no need! That silver-haired kid has already stepped in, and it looks like… he's got a plan!"

At those words, all the Zetsus turned to watch again.

What they saw made them collectively gasp.

"Hissss…!"

There were bursts of gasps as they looked on with wide eyes and disbelief plastered across their faces.

"As expected of Lord Madara's chosen one. He is a true genius!"

Terrified. Completely terrified.