I, Uchiha Hikaru, have joined the chat group.

Chapter 388 The World is Defiled

Black Zetsu was 80% certain that this mysterious "Torchlight" organization leader, who appeared out of nowhere, had a close relationship with Uchiha Hikari. Even if it wasn't her personally, it must be related to her.

If we can find it, we can follow the clues and find the long-lost Uchiha Hikaru!

In some ways, Black Zetsu's guess was quite accurate.

However, limited by his indigenous mindset, he found it hard to imagine that something as magical as a "chat group" existed, capable of connecting multiple different worlds. If it were a spaceship or something, he might know a little something—after all, that's how Kaguya Otsutsuki first arrived in the ninja world…

the other side.

Obito pondered for a moment and asked, "So, is there any news about 'Hannya's' whereabouts?"

"...Judging from his previous movements, he should be traveling around the ninja world. He just passed through the Land of Waves a while ago and has now most likely entered the Land of Water. However, we'll have to wait until he shows up to find out his exact location. Because, judging from all the signs, he may also possess the ability of space-time ninjutsu."

This last point is one of the reasons why Black Zetsu judged that the other party might be Uchiha Hikaru.

After all, space-time ninjutsu is rare, and in the current ninja world, only a handful of people have mastered it, with Uchiha Hikaru being one of them.

As for the past...

Konoha did have two Hokage who were very skilled in this type of ninjutsu, but both of them are dead. If someone were to resurrect them using the Impure World Reincarnation technique, Konoha would have already made headlines.

The two were exchanging intelligence information in hushed tones.

Black Zetsu suddenly paused, as if sensing something, and looked up diagonally upwards, as if looking through several layers of walls and floors, towards the direction of the not-too-large grove of trees outside the Water Shadow Building.

"What's wrong?"

Obito noticed his actions and asked a question.

Black Zetsu hesitated for a moment: "This chakra..."

Why does it look a bit like a Jinchuriki of a Tailed Beast?

Could it be that Utakata, the Six-Tails Jinchuriki, has returned to the village?

Filled with doubt, Black Zetsu split his body in two. The half belonging to White Zetsu quickly submerged into the ground and rushed outwards, while the half belonging to Black Zetsu explained the situation to Obito.

Obito seemed to have thought of something and frowned: "Hmph, it's probably those restless guys from Kirigakure trying to stage another coup. They've tried so many times, they haven't learned a thing. If there really are Jinchuriki from other villages who they've colluded with to deal with Yagura... that would be perfect, we can just take care of both of them and save ourselves the trouble of capturing them one by one later."

According to the original plan, the "Tailed Beast Capture Operation" should not begin until seven or eight years later.

But the appearance of Uchiha Hikaru made Obito realize that he couldn't wait any longer.

We must make a decision before that great-grandmother reaches her peak strength!

With that thought in mind, Obito prepared to use Kamui to go up and check the situation.

suddenly.

A slight whistling sound reached his ears.

Obito was even stunned for a moment before turning around abruptly, reflexively entering "Hollowfication" mode. At the same time, he retreated while lowering his eyes to avoid direct eye contact with the other party. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw a ghostly figure appear where he had just been standing, the outline of which looked vaguely familiar.

What was even more familiar than the figure's outline was the several kunai held in the newcomer's hand.

—It was a kunai of a very unusual design, resembling a short dagger, with several lines of densely packed small characters written on it; its name was…

The Sword of Endurance and Love!!

"How could this be...?"

Obito's gaze is earth-shattering!

Although he has now betrayed his master and severed the ties of the past with his own hands, he will never forget this specially made kunai, even if it is twenty years from now. It is the kunai unique to the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, and it is also the specific medium for the latter to activate the "Flying Thunder God Technique". Since the Nine-Tails' attack, no other ninja has ever used this kunai!

Combined with the increasingly familiar physique of the other person, and the faint glimpse of a head of blond hair behind the mask...

"Who are you……"

"Long time no see... Obito."

Minato Namikaze looked at Obito with a complicated expression. After a brief eye contact, he sighed softly and said...

"!!!"

Obito's pupils contracted again, and his face, hidden behind the mask, now wore an expression of utter disbelief.

impossible!!

Even if it were Tobirama Senju, Obito wouldn't be that surprised, but... Minato Namikaze? Didn't he die during the Nine-Tails' rampage, and with the "Reaper Death Seal," even his soul was sealed inside a Shinigami's stomach? Theoretically, even reincarnation wouldn't be possible, so how could he be here?!

"...Is it her?"

Suddenly, Obito's mind raced: "If it's that woman, she might indeed be able to break the 'Dead Demon Seal'... That's it! No wonder she, as an Uchiha, took such good care of Naruto Uzumaki, while Hiruzen Sarutobi turned a blind eye to it all. It turns out that all of this is because of you!"

"She sent you here?!"

Faced with Obito's low shout, Minato Namikaze remained calm and readily nodded in acknowledgment: "Indeed, I was able to break free from the 'Dead Demon Seal' thanks to Hikaru-san. However, the reason I came here was not at her behest, but rather related to you."

"It's been a long time since we, master and disciple, sat down and spoke together. Can we talk, Obito?"

Minato Namikaze has tried his best to be sincere.

After all, he genuinely wanted to talk to Obito. In the original storyline, during the Fourth Shinobi World War, it was he who, as Obito's teacher, pleaded for him and prevented Kakashi from killing him.

But at this moment, Obito showed no intention of responding: "Heh, now that things have come to this, what else is there to say?"

"This world is corrupted. It's a pity I didn't realize it sooner. I only realized this fact when Rin died... To cleanse this corruption from the world, I will stop at nothing. Anyone who tries to stop me will become my enemy! Even you, Fourth Hokage!"

"Eight years ago, I failed to catch you, so now... let's try again!"

Before he could finish speaking...

Obito suddenly raised his hand and unleashed a massive number of branches that shot out from the void, like snakes darting towards Minato Namikaze!

Wood Release: Wood Splinter Technique!

Faced with the betrayal of his former disciple, Minato Namikaze sighed heavily, then threw out the kunai in his hand and vanished from his spot in an instant: "Spiral Flash Super Dance Roaring Style 3!"

The battle erupted instantly!!

(End of this chapter)