Chapter Thirty-Three: The Death of Obito!

“Kakashi, I’m here!”
Just as the White Zetsu forces were suffering defeat after defeat on the front lines and the Allied Shinobi Forces were pressing their advantage, suddenly, the massive chakra forms of the Three-Tails and Seven-Tails descended from the sky, forcibly blocking the combined ninjutsu unleashed by the alliance!
Of course, a power close to a forbidden technique was not something that could be stopped easily… Simply by falling to block the attack, the Three-Tails and Seven-Tails were left gravely wounded, collapsed on the ground, their fate uncertain.
“Obito!”
Sasuke Uchiha, Itachi Uchiha, Nagato, Konan, Naruto Uzumaki, and the others all roared in unison, their eyes filled with hatred as they looked at him.
If one were to tally up the casualties caused by Obito, he was responsible for nearly half the high command of the Allied Forces!
“Obito, you owe the Uchiha Clan a life!”
Sasuke leapt into the air, lightning crackling in his hand. He summoned thunder from the clouds, which coalesced into a Kirin and crashed down.
“You’ll pay with your life for my parents!”
Naruto hurled a storm of kunai, his body transforming into a flash of golden light. He charged at Obito with a Rasenshuriken in one hand and a Flaming Rasengan in the other.
Not to mention, behind Sasuke and Naruto came other formidable figures, all with deep grudges—Mei Terumi, Itachi Uchiha, and others.
On the ground, Kakashi’s lips moved as if to plead for mercy, but Tsunade placed a firm hand on his shoulder.
“Kakashi, don’t make a mistake! Whether Obito is your friend or not, he must answer for the wrongs he’s committed!”
“But… he was deceived.”
Kakashi still wanted to save Obito. In his eyes, Obito was simply too tragic, too pitiful.
All he ever wanted was a little love, to save Rin…
“Heh. To forsake millions for the sake of one person—such love, I doubt even Rin would have wanted it!”
From the rear, Hao Yun stepped forward, a mocking smile on his face as he looked skyward.
Above, Obito suddenly opened his Kamui dimension, absorbing the attacks of Sasuke and Naruto, along with all subsequent assaults, into oblivion.
Even he himself vanished into another space, with no intention of emerging to face his enemies.
“Itachi Uchiha, Sasuke Uchiha—seal the space! Force Obito out!”
Hao Yun shouted. According to calculations from the Genius Strategist, the Rinnegan’s power was dominant over the Sharingan! Kamui was but a Mangekyo derivative—against a higher-level eye, it was no match for the Rinnegan!
“Rinnegan: Chibaku Tensei!”
Sasuke and Itachi unleashed the full power of their Rinnegan. High above, Nagato and Neji had already prepared a massive Adamantine Sealing, their hands ready with the Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion, waiting silently for Obito’s arrival.
“Ah! Kakashi, if you have the guts, fight me one-on-one!”
Obito howled as Sasuke and Itachi forcibly dragged him from the Kamui dimension. His Mangekyo erupted and shattered, leaving him completely blind.
Then—
“Adamantine Sealing!”
“Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion!”
Obito’s body, pulled out into the open, was instantly sealed. He could no longer move or recover, his chakra locked down. Neji lunged forward, pressing two spheres of unique Tenseigan chakra into Obito—
Boom!
Obito’s body exploded, raining blood and flesh across the battlefield, only a wretched scream left echoing in the air.
“Rin!”
On the ground, Kakashi turned away, quietly wiping his tears… Obito, may you find peace on your journey.
May your next life fulfill your wishes, far from the ravages of war.
…
The battle raged on. The Fire Nation Army Group and the Sannin Village Alliance continued to assault the remaining White Zetsu.
In an unknown underground cavern, Black Zetsu appeared, summoned a White Zetsu, then performed a series of hand seals, slamming his palm to the ground.
“Forbidden Art: Reanimation Jutsu! Madara Uchiha, awaken!”
Sheets of paper swirled through the cave, swiftly adhering to the White Zetsu… As the creature’s life faded, his face gradually transformed into that of Madara Uchiha.
When the body was fully formed, Madara opened his eyes and immediately fixed his gaze on the only living being present—Black Zetsu.
“Black Zetsu, did our plan succeed?”
His resurrection was meant to bring the world under his dominion once more!
Alas, reality would soon shatter his dream.
“Sorry, Madara, we failed. I resurrected you to seek your help.”
“What happened?!”
Madara was furious. According to his plan, the Ten-Tails should already be complete, Obito would have the Rinnegan, and upon resurrection, he would use the Rinne Rebirth to return to life.
But now, he found himself still in the cave where he’d died? What had Black Zetsu, Obito, and the Akatsuki been doing all these years?!
“The Akatsuki betrayed us. Nagato led Konan and the others to join the Land of Fire…”
Black Zetsu slowly recounted recent events. To mislead Madara and prevent him from abandoning the fight for peace, he omitted any mention of the changes in the Land of Fire, instead blaming Tsunade for the defection of the Akatsuki, Orochimaru, and Itachi Uchiha to Konoha.
In short, Tsunade’s charisma was simply overwhelming—whether it was the Akatsuki or the Five Great Shinobi Villages, all had been moved by her character and joined with Konoha.
“Tsunade Senju? You mean Hashirama’s granddaughter, Tsunade Senju?”
Madara Uchiha could hardly believe it. “Didn’t she leave Konoha long ago and develop hemophobia? And you’re telling me she persuaded the Five Great Nations and the Akatsuki to her side through sheer force of personality?
Black Zetsu, do you take me for a fool?”
“It’s true.” Black Zetsu looked equally dejected. To be honest, he still hadn’t found any trace of Hao Yun. With no other choice, he had to pin everything on Tsunade. “If you don’t believe me, come with me and see for yourself—Tsunade’s in charge of the alliance.”
“Fine, I’ll see for myself!”
Madara gave Black Zetsu a long, searching look, then followed him to the battlefield.
By then, the battle was nearly over. Only about ten thousand shinobi from the Allied Forces remained, still mopping up the last of the White Zetsu.
When Madara arrived, what he saw was a crowd gathered around Tsunade, reporting their casualties. Onoki, A, and Mei Terumi stood closest to Tsunade, their words full of flattery—so much so it was unbearable to listen!
“Reporting to the Commander, we haven’t found Black Zetsu. He’s probably with… Madara Uchiha!”
Hiashi Hyuga was in the middle of delivering his intelligence report when he cried out in alarm, immediately moving to shield Tsunade.
All eyes turned at once to Madara Uchiha and Black Zetsu, who hovered in the sky. Sasuke and Itachi, in particular, looked grave.
Madara’s reanimated eyes bore the supreme bloodline of the Uchiha—the Rinnegan!
“Well, well… Raikage, Mizukage, Tsuchikage, Kazekage… Little Tsunade, you’ve actually managed to unite the shinobi world?”
Madara could not help but marvel. This was a feat neither he nor Hashirama had ever achieved!
Conquest through force had always been difficult enough, let alone gathering everyone in peace, all sitting together—even vying for Tsunade’s favor.