Traveling through Naruto, I am Uchiha Obito?

Without any rational thought, driven entirely by instinct! Obito's figure transformed into a black lightning bolt, rushing headlong towards the Rubik's Cube that was about to be sucked into the black hole!

To the Rubik's Cube's astonishment, Obito grabbed his arm and used all his strength to try to pull him out of the suction range!

"you……!"

Rubik's Cube was completely unprepared for Obito's actions.

Obito didn't answer. His eyes behind the mask were unusually complex, showing determination, anxiety, concern, and even a hint of... relief? He exerted his strength and actually flung the Rubik's Cube out of the strongest suction core!

He took one last, reluctant look at the Rubik's Cube that was staring at him in astonishment, and then slowly closed his eyes.

So...I guess I've... accomplished it...

However, on the very trajectory of the Rubik's Cube being thrown out, it happened to collide with Naruto, who had just rushed over to "rescue" him!

"Ahhh! Rubik's Cube, don't come any closer!"

Amid Naruto's exclamation, the two collided and were sucked into the black hole by gravity, crashing right into Obito, who was also sucked into the black hole!

boom!

The three of them collided like rolling gourds, with Obito feeling as if he had been hit hard, experiencing excruciating pain, and his vision went black.

Lin... I...

With a strange sense of relief, Obito Uchiha entered his first deep coma in over a decade.

The terrifying suction force instantly swallowed the three, who had completely lost their ability to resist, into the black hole!

The next moment, the black hole suddenly contracted, disappearing completely as if it had never existed.

On the battlefield, only a dumbfounded Kisame Hoshigaki and Utakata holding the unconscious Minazuki Hozuki remained, along with a scene of utter devastation.

A gentle breeze stirred up dust, as if the thrilling and bizarrely ending battle had just been a dream.

Kisame stood there, unable to come to his senses for a long time, the last words of Itachi and that smile echoing repeatedly in his mind.

Yu Gao stared at the spot where the black hole had disappeared, then looked at the wounded man in his arms. His usually indifferent eyes were now filled with shock and confusion.

Everything happened too suddenly.

Chapter 88 Another World

Chapter 88 Another World

Konohagakure (Hidden Leaf Village), Hospital.

Rubik's Cube struggled to open his eyes. His consciousness was not yet fully clear. The first thing that caught his eye was not the unfamiliar surroundings, but that incredibly familiar orange mask with swirling patterns. The mask was so close that he could even hear the other person's steady breathing.

He suddenly became fully awake and realized that he was hugging a man who was several sizes bigger than him in an almost protective posture. The two of them were now squeezed on the same hospital bed!

The Rubik's Cube snapped in its grasp as if burned, and the person recoiled violently, nearly falling off the edge of the bed. A complex mix of emotions welled up inside, including embarrassment, shock, and an indescribable awkwardness.

'Are you kidding me! In all my life, besides my mother and Momono, I've never even slept in the same bed with that old lecher Jiraiya! And now I'm sleeping with this old geezer...'

His gaze fell on the tightly closed eye beneath the mask, and his emotions became even more complicated. The image of this man rushing headlong into the black hole, trying to push him out, flashed before his eyes again.

To be honest... it would be a lie to say I wasn't moved at all. After all, this was his only blood relative in the world, his... father.

"If only... if you were the Obito Uchiha you used to be."

The Rubik's Cube looked at the masked face that was still asleep and murmured to itself in a very low voice, almost like a sigh.

He didn't notice that the moment his words fell, the eyelids under the mask trembled almost imperceptibly, but then returned to complete calm. His acting was perfect, without revealing the slightest flaw.

Rubik's Cube quickly shifted its attention away from Obito. It looked around and found the surroundings increasingly familiar.

'Strange, the furnishings here…isn't this Konoha Hospital? How did I end up back in Konoha? And in the same bed with this guy?'

A greater question arose in my mind.

'Where's Naruto? Where did that kid go? Could something have happened to him?'

Just as he was feeling uneasy, there was a gentle knock on the door of the ward.

"Knock Knock Knock-"

A polite and gentle voice came from outside the door:

"Excuse me, are the guests inside awake? May I come in, please?"

Rubik's Cube glanced instinctively at the "unconscious" Obito beside him, unconsciously shifting his body closer to him in a subtle protective stance, before responding in as calm a tone as possible:

"Please come in."

The door was pushed open and a figure walked in.

Upon seeing the person's face, Rubik's Cube's pupils contracted sharply, and he almost blurted out:

"Naruto?! You're awake?! You're not... wait a minute!"

The joy in his heart was instantly overwhelmed by reason. The "Naruto" in front of him was clearly different from the loud, hot-blooded loser he knew, whether in the details of his face, his more composed and calm demeanor, or the completely different chakra he exuded.

Seeing the change in Rubik's Cube's expression, "Naruto" at the door showed a clear hint of surprise.

"You didn't continue to mistake me for someone else? That really surprises me."

He spoke, his voice more composed and gentle than Naruto's, yet tinged with a hint of coldness.

"After all, I was really shocked when I first found him. If I hadn't been sure that my parents only had me as their child, I probably would have thought he was my twin brother whom I had never met."

He smiled, seemingly a little embarrassed:

"Ah, I've been talking to myself here, sorry. After all, this is my first time seeing visitors from 'another world' in person, so it's no wonder I've been a bit talkative."

He paused, his expression becoming more serious.

"If you are worried about the other me, please rest assured that he is currently resting in the next room and has not yet woken up, but he is fine."

He nodded slightly and gave a brief self-introduction:

"Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Uzumaki Menma, a special Jonin of Konoha, currently working in the Investigation Division. I was also the first to discover you three. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me, visitors from another world."

As she spoke, Whirlpool Menma gave a formulaic smile, yet one that also carried a hint of sincerity and curiosity.

After hearing this long string of words, Rubik's Cube was completely stunned, as if struck by lightning.

'Huh?! Uzumaki Menma?! Could it be that I've... wandered into that world of "Limited Tsukuyomi"?!'

His mind raced, and he instinctively responded stiffly:

"Nice to meet you... My name is Whirlpool Cube..."

"Ok?"

Upon hearing his surname, an even stranger expression appeared on the pockmarked face, and he raised an eyebrow slightly.

"swirl?"

The Rubik's Cube was somewhat bewildered by his reaction, glanced at this world's "Naruto" with a slightly mocking look, and said:

"What's so strange about that? My situation is probably similar to yours, right? After all, aren't you also a non-red-haired member of the Uzumaki clan..."

Mianma immediately shook his head and quickly explained:

"No, you misunderstand. I'm just a little confused. I originally thought that you, this unconscious gentleman, and I in the other room were more similar to our counterparts in this world... It seems I was prejudiced."

His gaze swept thoughtfully over the Rubik's Cube.

"After all, you and the 'Rubik's Cube' of our world seem to be... quite different in many ways."

"Me in this world...?"

Rubik's Cube looked stunned, his curiosity instantly piqued, and he asked curiously.

"What would a 'me' be like in this world?"

A slightly cunning smile curled at the corners of Mianma's mouth:

"Well... you'll understand when you meet him."

'Those guys who keep people guessing, go to hell!'

Rubik's Cube muttered a dissatisfied remark to himself, but at this moment his thoughts had become extremely chaotic.

'The world of the Limited Tsukuyomi? How did we get here? Who else who was present was caught in the crossfire? Naruto is alright... but what about Itachi? Is he dead? Most importantly... can we go back? Momono... Master...'

He had no interest in paying attention to Menma's teasing anymore. Realizing that his joke seemed to have gone unanswered, a faint hint of regret flashed across Menma's face, but he quickly resumed his inquisitive gaze as he carefully examined the Rubik's Cube.

Rubik's Cube leaped off the hospital bed and expertly tucked the blanket around the still "unconscious" Obito, as if he had done this countless times before. Then, he quickly walked to the window and pulled back the curtains with a whoosh.

As sunlight streamed in, the scene of Konoha Village came into view.

The overall layout and architectural style of the village seemed largely unchanged. However, the portraits on the Hokage Rock in the distance had undergone a dramatic transformation! The spot that should have belonged to the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, had been replaced by a portrait of a dashing woman with flowing long hair! And the spot that should have belonged to the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, had been taken by a man with a hairstyle resembling a starfish!

The Rubik's Cube looked at the Hokage Rock, which was completely different from what it remembered, and showed an expression that was almost like questioning life.

That woman... if I'm not mistaken... could it be... no way...?

And that fourth generation... should be Sakura's father in the Limited Tsukuyomi, which is pretty much the same as the Limited Tsukuyomi in my memory...

This world seems different from the limited Tsukuyomi I know...! What's going on?!

Just as Rubik's Cube was engrossed in a fierce brainstorming session, the vortex face behind him spoke again, extending an invitation to him.

Mianma extends a hand toward the Rubik's Cube, his smile gentle and friendly:

“You seem to have many questions about our world. If you are interested, I would be happy to be your guide during your stay. Feel free to ask me any questions you may have.”

He changed the subject, his eyes sparkling with genuine curiosity.

"In exchange, I would also like to hear your story about your world. I am very interested in it."

Rubik's Cube rubbed his still slightly dizzy forehead and looked at the "Whirlpool Face Ma" in front of him who had been overly enthusiastic and friendly from the beginning, and a warning bell rang in his heart.

"While it may not be certain, I haven't forgotten how dangerous 'Menma' was in the original work. Even if the world might be different, it's always good to stay vigilant."

A perfectly timed look of surprise and gratitude immediately appeared on Rubik's Cube's face. Without hesitation, he grasped the outstretched hand of Mianma and replied in a light tone:

"Really? That's great! Thank you!"

The Rubik's Cube thought to itself, "This is also a golden opportunity, a chance to gain a deeper understanding of this world and find a way back!"

Mianma gripped the Rubik's Cube, his interest deepening. He smiled meaningfully and said softly:

"No, I should be the one saying thank you...

This world... is finally starting to get a little more interesting...

Chapter 89 sets the stage.

Chapter 89 sets the stage.

Menma glanced at Rubik's Cube's thoughtful profile and his instinctive protective stance in front of the bed, a knowing glint in his eyes. He smiled and suggested:

"It must be so boring staying in the hospital room all the time. How about we go for a walk around the streets of Konoha? I can show you around the area."

Rubik's Cube shook his head almost immediately, his gaze never leaving the "unconscious" Obito on the bed. He pointed at him, his tone filled with obvious apprehension and... a hint of barely perceptible worry:

"No. Let's wait until he wakes up. He's an extremely dangerous guy, I have to keep an eye on him."

The disdainful tone made it sound as if they were describing some kind of hazardous waste.

Menma's gaze shifted between the Rubik's Cube and Obito, a playful smile curving his lips as he teased:

"Oh? You're so worried about him? It seems your relationship is... quite good."

"what?!"

The Rubik's Cube's expression instantly contorted, as if it had swallowed ten flies at once, and its voice rose several octaves.

"Me and him? Good relationship?! What a joke! Just recently we were..."

He had intended to say "still fighting for his life," but the words caught in his throat just as they were about to come out. The image of Obito rushing over without hesitation to push him out of the black hole's core uncontrollably re-emerged into his mind.

The Rubik's Cube fell silent, unusually, its brow furrowed. It had to admit that even during the chaotic battle in Daming Prefecture, it seemed that neither it nor its bastard father had tacitly agreed to kill each other. That feeling… was so complex it troubled it.

He turned his head away, no longer looking at Obito on the bed, and muttered angrily to himself, his voice so low it was almost inaudible:

"...I'm just repaying a favor. It's an eye for an eye, so I owe him one."