Naruto starts from the Otsutsuki bloodline

Chapter 288 The Dark Forest Law? Don't come any closer! (Please subscribe)

Pu Shi is currently feeling lost.

He really didn't want to do it, but the environment he was in right now was just too terrible!

Although Isshiki stubbornly refuses to admit it, he has already concluded that it was Isshiki who released the demon in Genji's heart.

"So, you did it too!"

As for Genji, needless to say, he and Isshiki are now sitting side by side because of this guy.

And this damn madman's target was me!

"This one is dried too!"

And the peach style.
This guy was persuaded by Genji in just a few words, he probably had this idea all along!
Now, however, Genji has replaced Isshiki, unleashing the demon within Momoshiki.

This guy had absolutely no scruples and swallowed Jin Shi right in front of all of them!

"Momoshiki went completely mad, everyone went crazy!"

In this environment, Urashiki felt that there was no one around him he could trust, and if he wanted to leave this place alive, then...
"I'm afraid I'll have to climb that 'Stairway to Godhood' too!"

After this crazy idea popped into his head, he felt like he couldn't control his thoughts.

The current situation is that there is no one in the same clan who can be trusted!
Especially with these few lunatics around, everyone looks at each other like food.

To survive to the end and leave this place, the only way is to become the strongest one and eliminate and devour everyone else!
"Moreover, that 'ascension to godhood' seems rather interesting."

Otsutsuki's greatest desire has always been for ultimate power.

In some ways, the "ascension to godhood" proposed by Genji seems to perfectly meet their true needs!
"So, was this destined?"

"Can only the strongest leave alive? Can only the strongest ascend the 'Stairway to Godhood'?"

Pu Shi's mindset has been subtly changing without anyone noticing.

And now, he's not so resistant to Isshiki anymore.

hum-

However, as Urashiki underwent a transformation in his mental journey, the battle situation on the ground also quietly changed.

Obito, who was previously stuck in the "broken self" and constantly "idling," seemed to have finally come to his senses.

Kitagawa Gen was gripping Kimimaro's neck, preparing to snap it in one go, to see how the 'Wedge' would react.

Suddenly, ripples appeared in the space, and the next moment, that special spatial power swept over them!

"what?"

Kitagawa Gento was puzzled for a moment, only to see Obito suddenly attack and quickly grab Kimimaro.

"Wow, you actually recovered?"

When Kitagawa Gen saw Obito at this moment, he couldn't help but show a strange expression, but his hands did not stop moving in the slightest.

The moment Obito attacked, the short sword formed from Yin-Yang Release in his hand suddenly thrust out.

The space distorted irregularly in that instant, and his chakra spread rapidly in all directions.

The entire area was now covered by his chakra, allowing him to launch attacks in any direction!
"Humph!"

However, Obito had been beaten so many times that he was extremely careful and attentive to Kitagawa Gen's every move.

Seeing the oncoming blade, he reacted with unimaginable speed, grabbing Kimimaro almost as he dodged the blade.

hum-

The next instant, Kitagawa Gen appeared beside him, and the Rasengan imbued with Yin-Yang Release and 'special energy' had already appeared!
"This time, I'm not mistaken, it's planetary energy."

Ichishiki, who was focused on the battle in the sky, was instantly awakened, and Urashiki's gaze also flickered.

"No wonder Isshiki said this guy might be a continuation of the planet's will, no wonder Genji values ​​him so much, so that's how it is."

Planetary energy is the key to planting the divine tree, something that ordinary people simply cannot access.

The fact that this guy can control it so easily is enough to demonstrate his specialness and extraordinary nature!
"This is no longer an inferior being."

Urashiki muttered to himself, while Kitagawa Gen's attack had already struck Obito hard!
boom--

Obito grunted, the powerful force seeming to pierce through his body.

But at this moment, the black markings on his body became even more prominent, and powerful chakra surged within him.

This chakra was helping him defend against Kitagawa Gen's attacks while also constantly repairing the damage he had sustained.

bang——

Finally, Obito was sent flying backward, but he managed to pull Kimimaro down.

With a loud bang, he slammed Kimimaro to the ground, but he quickly got back up.

He had already entered Kamui, and the chakra within his body was constantly impacting him, but he could still withstand it.

"This situation is the same as what Nagato encountered before."

He looked at Nagato on the other side. He was unable to rescue him at the moment and needed to catch his breath.
"Obito."

Rin Nohara couldn't help but shout from a distance, which made Obito slightly dazed, but he quickly regained his composure.

He already knew exactly what he had to do!

"You really are as good at dodging as ever."

Seeing this, Kitagawa Gen did not launch another attack, and at this moment, the surrounding ninjas quietly surrounded them!

"But you've got some nerve this time, daring to come here and cause trouble, and even bringing such a huge mess into it."

Kitagawa Gen looked up at the distance, where the massive chakra storm was still raging, and almost all the ninjas were panting under its immense pressure.

This made him shake his head, and then his gaze fixed on Obito.

"So, what is your purpose? What exactly do you want to do?"

"My goal, of course, is world peace!"

Obito's will was unwavering at this moment. He gritted his teeth and spoke in a low voice, but Kitagawa Gen shook his head in disdain.

"World peace? You?"

"Peace is something everyone desires, including myself!"

Obito took a deep breath, and instead of looking at Rin in the distance, he stared at Kitagawa Gen and spoke in a low voice.

"When we met nine years ago, I said that I wanted to create a peaceful world, and this belief has never wavered!"

"Kill everyone?"

Kitagawa Gen raised an eyebrow. He realized that this seemed to be different from what Obito was supposed to say.

"Hmph, I'm not as extreme as you. The peaceful world I want to create is beyond your imagination!"

Obito gave a disdainful sneer, but he never dared to look at Rin Nohara.

"None of you have considered this: when one hostile ninja village after another was established, the seeds of future disaster were already sown throughout the ninja world!"

"How many people will lose their lives each year for the war machine that is the ninja village?"

"Many of you experienced the Fourth Shinobi World War, right? When you close your eyes, do you still recall the mountains of corpses and seas of blood from that time?!"

Obito's words immediately silenced everyone present.

The brutality of the Fourth Shinobi World War was not as simple as described in books; only those who experienced it firsthand could truly understand the profound suffering.

But Kitagawa Gen's expression became even stranger. Why did Obito change his mind?
"The establishment of the ninja village made the war even more intense and terrible."

Regardless of what others thought, Obito recounted the notes he had read about Madara Uchiha, as well as his own reflections and revisions.

"Although the Warring States period was chaotic, it was only a battle fought by clans. The ninja villages are different!"

"It combines the advantages of many bloodline families, achieving greater power through mutual integration, thus doubling the intensity and scale of the war."

"How many people lost their lives because of this? How many families that had been passed down for who knows how long perished and declined in the short sixty-odd years since the village was established?"

"How many more tragedies like mine and Lin's will be born? I absolutely will not allow such things to happen!"

Obito's words were a wake-up call, and the ninjas present looked at each other in bewilderment, except for Kitagawa Gen, who found it increasingly strange.

These words sound more like something Madara Uchiha would say than something Obito Uchiha would say.

It's not that he looks down on Obito, but rather that Obito's thinking doesn't reach that level, and even Madara might not think this path is feasible now.

"Did they read Madara Uchiha's old diary or something?"

Kitagawa Gen guessed in his heart, and he seemed to understand why this guy had changed his mind.

"He probably doesn't want to get involved with the Otsutsuki clan; he has other motives."

Assemble the troops, Ten-Tails.
In an instant, Kitagawa Gen had already guessed what this guy was thinking!
After all, he was the 'intelligence source,' and he knew Obito's situation perfectly well. This was probably the only reason why this guy was behaving so strangely.
"And what's even more ironic is that now you're even disregarding the will of those who died in battle, forcibly dragging them out to make them suffer again."

Obito had no idea that his little scheme had been exposed. He finally glanced at Rin Nohara out of the corner of his eye before gritting his teeth and speaking.

"To stop your evil, and to prevent tragedies like mine and Lin's from happening again."

Even if the road ahead is full of despair, I will never give up hope!

"And this time I've come to declare war on you. I'm determined to build a truly peaceful world!"

Obito's words left everyone stunned. Was this guy really serious?
For a moment, many ninjas were somewhat dazed.

Because this guy's words were somewhat persuasive, and many ninjas had not forgotten the cruelty of the wars over the years.

They are all somewhat bewildered now, wondering if establishing the village was really the right thing to do.

But the ninjas quickly came to their senses.

Those who can come here are the most loyal ninjas, the most trustworthy people!

Even if they were momentarily distracted, they quickly regained their senses; they would not listen to what Obito said.

"That's utter nonsense."

Moreover, Kitagawa Gen shook his head at this moment.

"The emergence of ninja villages did bring more trouble, and war was indeed tragic, but the emergence of ninja villages also sheltered more people."

What gives you the right to deny it? You keep talking about 'Lin's tragedy,' but wasn't she also trying to protect her village?
And look at the present: former enemies can stand together to face everyone's common foe. Isn't this an opportunity to usher in peace?

Although Kitagawa Gen himself didn't quite believe what he said, he could only say it that way at the moment.

"On the contrary, we didn't talk about how things were before, but now you're the first ones to be used for Edo Tensei, and you're also the ones who started this war."

"How dare you say such anti-heavenly things? You really are no different from Uchiha Itachi, Uchiha Obito."

Following Kitagawa Gen's words, all the ninjas present stared intently at Obito and his group.

They looked ready to go, as if everyone would be mobilized at the first command!

Even though Nohara Rin sighed, she prepared for battle.

Just as Kitagawa Gen said, she was willing to die to protect the village and everyone, and she could not accept Obito's denial!
"you"

Obito knew something was wrong when he heard Kitagawa Gen's words, and he clenched his fists even more when he saw Nohara Rin's appearance.

Just as he was about to say something more, a powerful burst of chakra suddenly erupted!
The next moment, only half of the figure remained, and it hurtled towards them at lightning speed.

"This is."

Within the space of consciousness, Isshiki and Urashiki, who had been silent all along, widened their eyes upon seeing such a familiar scene.

boom--

A tremendous roar resounded through the sky, and the already collapsed building instantly turned into a deep crater!
Thick smoke and dust continued to billow, enveloping everything.

"This is."

The ninjas around him were pale-faced; they all thought they were going to die.

To their astonishment, they discovered that they had been transferred without their knowledge, and they were not seriously harmed!

"It's Hokage-sama!"

They immediately realized what had happened, but those in the ruins weren't so lucky.

Especially when that godlike figure arrived silently, the terrifying sense of suffocation made everyone afraid to even breathe!

"It's over, Momoshiki-senpai."

Kitagawa Gen's true form looked at Momoshiki, who was now only half a body, and he gave a slight smile.

"When I reach the summit, I will never forget the sacrifices of my predecessors."

"you"

Momoshiki tried to struggle, but the 'Sacrifice for Compassion Alchemy' had already been activated.

His life was already being drained away by the energy that was being frantically extracted from him, and he knew he couldn't hold on any longer!
"You'll end up the same way someday."

"The weak are devoured by the strong; this is the law of the jungle."

Kitagawa Gen calmly shook his head, looking at the pill gradually condensing in his hand, and spoke softly.

"Moreover, the path we've taken is destined to be a path of the 'Dark Forest Law'."

"The Dark Forest Theory?"

"That's right. The Dark Forest Law has only one theorem: once discovered or found, destruction or being destroyed is inevitable!"

"You're crazy!"

"The ascension to godhood is a path of only devouring and being devoured; there is no room for luck, senior."

Seeing that Momoshiki was on the verge of death, Kitagawa Gen increased the output of energy in his hands.

As Momoshiki lay dying, he shook his head and smiled.

"Your capacity is far from sufficient, so take the image of me reflected in your eyes as the final scene."

"Come with me up that 'Stairway to Godhood' that pierces the sky!"

"Blackie, why do you always seem so absent-minded lately?"

In a hidden corner of Konoha Village, Black Zetsu cautiously raised his head and looked into the distance.

His gaze seemed somewhat dazed, and even more so, incredulous, which caught the attention of Bai Jue's half-body.

"And didn't you say we had to be careful? Those Senju Hashirama and Senju Tobirama are both in Konoha. Won't we die if we do this?"

"Shut up."

Black Zetsu woke up with a start and spoke in a low voice, but he still seemed somewhat dazed.

"Obito's side really encountered Otsutsuki Genshiki, and two other Otsutsuki?"

"Hehe, yeah, it's spectacular!"

Bai Jue nodded, his face beaming with excitement.

They will definitely monitor Obito's actions, since he has essentially 'betrayed' them.

"I don't know why they were there too, but Otsutsuki Genshiki is so strong!"

"He single-handedly defeated the other two Otsutsuki, forcing the other Otsutsuki to eat his own companion."

"."

"It's a pity that in the end, Otsutsuki Genshiki still won. He was too amazing!"

"."

"But what do they mean by the 'Dark Forest Theory,' that whatever is discovered or found will inevitably lead to destruction or being destroyed?"

Black Zetsu glared at White Zetsu. Just a moment ago, this guy was talking about him, but now he's completely changed.

He just didn't want to talk at all right now; his mind was filled with the 'Dark Forest Theory'.

He already knew what the 'ascension to godhood' was, and the 'Dark Forest Theory' was a theory personally constructed by Otsutsuki Genshiki.
"We absolutely cannot let Mother out, we absolutely cannot unleash Infinite Tsukuyomi!"

Black Zetsu changed completely at this moment, even though he was born to save his mother.

But as things have developed, he has come to realize something terrifying.

"If we come out, these lunatics will definitely use us as a stepping stone to godhood. We'll be safer inside the seal!"

Freedom is precious, but life is more valuable.

To save his mother's life, he had no choice but to make a decision that would defy his ancestors!

"Fortunately, I made preparations for Hinata's belongings; as long as they're unearthed, that's fine."

Black Zetsu murmured to himself, suddenly wanting to strangle himself.

Because it was he who inscribed the 'Eye of the Moon' on the Uchiha's stone tablet.
"Huh, they've all left?"

On the battlefield, Deidara looked at the spot where Obito and the others had disappeared.

He glanced again at the spot where the Ōtsutsuki had left and couldn't help but mutter to himself.

"They moved really fast, and this place is practically ruined."

"The strength of those Otsutsuki is truly terrifying, and they are also extremely cruel to each other."

Mei Terumi couldn't help but speak up, and her words immediately resonated with everyone present.

Such a godlike being made them feel like they could hardly breathe.

Furthermore, these so-called gods are far too cruel.

The terrifying 'Stairway to Godhood' and the 'Dark Forest Law' that kept echoing in their minds.

'To be discovered or to be found is to be destroyed or to be destroyed'—how cruel is that?
Is this what is meant by 'God's worldview'?

Everyone remained silent, and Kitagawa Gen couldn't help but scratch his head in response.

"Alright, let's stop thinking about that. Let's quickly count the number of casualties and then formulate a follow-up plan."

"Yes!"

Kitagawa Gen's words immediately brought everyone present to their senses.

To put it bluntly, if it weren't for Kitagawa Gen, they would all probably be dead!

"This is such a hassle."

When Deidara saw everyone start to move, he couldn't help but curse under his breath.

"The Otsutsuki clan are lunatics, and the Akatsuki are a bunch of psychopaths, especially that Uchiha Obito, he really is a psychopath."

"I think we need to think carefully about the situation with the Otsutsuki clan, and right now the most important thing is the Akatsuki organization."

Kitagawa Gen has no interest in discussing the 'Dark Forest Theory' right now; his focus remains on the Akatsuki organization.

“Those lunatics have declared war on us. We should respond properly and let them know that the ninja world is not what it used to be.”

"really."

Mei Terumi nodded and spoke with utmost seriousness.

"Although we were just allies, this time the situation is different; we are no longer what we used to be!"

"That's right!"

Deidara nodded in agreement, clenching his fist.

"We can't let those arrogant guys get away with this. We have to take them down this time!"

Mei Terumi and Deidara were clearly very unhappy with Obito and his group; that guy had really hit a nerve.

Although they were once enemies, the situation has changed now, and the three shadows can surely change many things.

The dawn of peace has arrived, but this guy has always been a terrorist, yet he acts like a savior who wants to destroy everything that exists!
What's next?
How to rebuild after destruction?

How to stabilize the public? How to govern?
He probably never even considered it!

This idiot made a decision on a whim without thinking, and he really thinks he's the savior?
"That's good. Let's prepare ourselves and deal with them."

Kitagawa Gen nodded. As expected, Momoshiki should have run away as well, but Kitagawa Gen was once again completely taken aback.

After all, that was a pill condensed from the energy of Momoshiki after devouring Kinshiki, so he could continue to "sustainably exploit" it the next time they met!
Since that's the case, the Akatsuki's 'historical mission' is almost complete, so it's only natural to deal with them.

"I wonder how things are going on the main body."

Kitagawa Gen was thinking to himself, but Deidara suddenly spoke up.

"But those Otsutsuki are really ruthless. The name 'Ascending the God's Steps' is terrifying no matter how many times I hear it."

"."

Kitagawa Gen was taken aback for a moment, but then Terumi Mei couldn't help but speak up as well.

"That's right, and that 'Dark Forest Theory' too, they are truly terrifying!"

"that."

Kitagawa Gen really didn't want to discuss these things, but Deidara came over again.

"Speaking of which, Otsutsuki Genshiki said you were an 'Evolver,' right, hmm?"

"."

"You, this 'evolver,' do you want to take the 'ascension to godhood' and adapt to the 'Dark Forest Law'?"

"."

"If you're going to devour me, don't try to attack me. I'm your friend, okay!"

"."

"Damn it, don't call me next time you're doing something like this!"

In a forest on the border of the Land of Hot Water, the Akatsuki members emerged from a distorted space.

They did not return to the Land of Rain because they were worried about being tracked down by Kitagawa Genji, and that this place could lead Konoha in the wrong direction.

Hidan had barely appeared when he crashed to the ground.

His body was in an irregular shape, as if he was completely unable to move.

But his mouth didn't stop; he continued to curse.

"I'm not dead! Why did you call me into this damn operation? What's wrong with that damned nine-tailed brat?"

"Hmph, you idiot, you can forget everything, but the one thing you can't forget is who's the worst student?"

Although Kakuzu was also very unhappy, having been shattered countless times, he suddenly felt much better seeing Hidan like this.

"That guy might be a complete failure, and you should just ask Obito Uchiha about that."

"Tch, he won't say."

Hidan glanced at Obito with displeasure, but Obito didn't even look at them, and simply spoke indifferently.

"This mission is over. Although there were some unexpected events, our objective has been largely achieved."

"You call this an achievement?"

Hidan snorted coldly. He hadn't figured out that much, but Kakuzu, Sasori, and Itachi Uchiha all realized something.

They're not stupid; they can react to things with just a little prompting.

"This can indeed be considered a completion."

Kakuzu nodded, Sasori's face was full of cruelty, only Itachi Uchiha looked worried.

However, he could only take a deep breath and speak.

"Nagato's situation is not optimistic, and the people of Konoha are quite strong, especially Kitagawa Gen. Moreover, those Otsutsuki may not necessarily get what they want."

Obito remained silent after Itachi's series of questions, but he eventually shook his head and spoke.

"If we don't do it, it will be too late. Haven't you seen Otsutsuki Genji's 'Dark Forest Law' and his 'Steps to Godhood'?"

"He has now devoured two of his own kind and continues to climb the so-called 'Stairway to Godhood'!"

"Now that he can devour his own kind, can you guarantee that we won't be his target?"

"The Sage of Six Paths defeated the Otsutsuki and saved the world, although it wasn't specified what the Otsutsuki did."

"But are you really at ease having someone like that in the ninja world?!"

Obito's series of questions silenced Itachi Uchiha, and even Kimimaro, who was panting, and Nagato, who was seriously injured, raised their heads.

How terrifying it is that such naked and cruel words came from the mouth of a 'god'.

They once fantasized that 'God' was the one who would save the world, but now they have discovered that the so-called 'God' is truly cruel to the extreme.

If a guy like that really did something to the ninja world...
They dared not even think about the consequences!
"Do you have any other questions?"

Obito glanced at everyone present and, after confirming that no one was speaking, he said indifferently.

"Then let's go back. We also need to contact the Hidden Cloud Village and make proper preparations for the upcoming war."

"This is a battle that will determine the life and death of the ninja world, and it will also determine whether the ninja world will be peaceful in the future!"

"We absolutely cannot relax or be careless in the slightest; we must win to have a real future."

After saying this, Obito activated Kamui once again, but he couldn't help but ponder something in his mind.

"The Otsutsuki can use the 'Dark Forest Theory' to ascend to the 'Stairway to Godhood'."

"So, as 'evolvers,' can we also do that?"

This question lingered in his mind, and his peripheral vision swept over Kimimaro and Nagato.

He had previously sensed a similar chakra circulating within Kimimaro.

Nagato.
After this serious injury, he also had similar chakra constantly surging within him!

While Obito was pondering, Isshiki and Urashiki were also doing something within his and Kimimaro's consciousness space.

This was the first time the two of them had stood so close to each other since they connected their chakra channels, looking like inseparable comrades-in-arms.

Moreover, they were both glancing at each other out of the corner of their eyes, and the occasional exchange of glances made them feel awkward and uneasy.

No matter who it is, they won't say much, and now they are going to work together on something.

"found it!"

After a while, Yishi suddenly spoke up.

"I need your help. His 'wedge' has just been driven in, and I don't have enough energy on my own to unfreeze his consciousness."

It's not that it's not enough, it's that you're worried about consuming too much, right?

Pu Shi snorted inwardly, but still nodded and spoke.

"No problem, let's wake Momoshiki up first."

As he spoke, his chakra surged toward the location Isshiki had found, and soon a hidden power began to respond.

Initiating the attack together by two people is indeed faster than waking up Urashiki with a single move.

In just a few breaths, a new chakra channel was established, and Momoshiki's consciousness began to awaken under the influence of their chakra.

"Um"

Momoshiki let out a low groan of pain, and his illusory consciousness began to slowly coalesce.

His memory seemed to be stuck at the moment when all his energy was drained, the extreme pain of which was unbearable for him!
"Momoshiki, it's been a long time."

However, just as his consciousness was returning, he suddenly heard two voices in his ears.

Looking up, I saw that both Ichishiki and Urashiki were staring intently at me!

Those white eyes gleamed with an eerie light, and the two people were walking towards him.

It's you guys.

Momoshiki was still in a daze, but the moment everything in his memory appeared, his expression suddenly changed drastically.

"You two, don't come any closer!"

"."

"."

In another forest in the Land of Fire, Kitagawa Gen quietly settled down.

Feeling the newly formed pill within 'Heavenly Mind', and the body of Momoshiki stored inside.

His face was full of smiles. These Otsutsuki were truly providing him with a constant stream of 'supplies,' helping him to grow stronger.

"It seems I will grow again this time."

Kitagawa Gen smiled, and then his consciousness began to communicate with Kaguya's chakra within him.

"I think the time to release you won't be too far off."

"."

Kaguya did not respond, and Kitagawa Gen even felt that she seemed to want to leave his body.

"what happened?"

Kitagawa Gen asked curiously, his consciousness also drawing closer to Kaguya-hime.

"What happened?"

"you"

However, just as his consciousness leaned closer to check the situation, Kaguya finally spoke.

"Don't come here!"

"."

(End of this chapter)