Naruto: From Novice to Grave

Chapter 312 - The Great Battle is Approaching

However, this guy's body has an amazing ability to recover, and his wounds are healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Obito's body is half made of White Zetsu, so as long as his brain isn't blown off on the spot, he can usually be lively and energetic again very quickly.

But he was really good to Kakashi. When they came out, he was afraid that Kakashi would be killed by Madara, so he thoughtfully sent him to Higashino Makoto and Shisui.

He then appeared beside Madara, looking at Kakashi with a mocking expression.

He is now just like Madara, single-mindedly focused on creating a better world, and no matter how much Kakashi tries to persuade him, he can't shake his will.

The power of talk-no-jutsu depends on the person using it, and Kakashi clearly doesn't have much talent in that area.

Madara glanced at Obito's wound but didn't pay any attention to his ulterior motives.

Now, Obito is no longer of much use to him, and it doesn't matter whether the forbidden talisman in his heart is there or not; what matters is Nagato's condition.

"Let's go back first."

Obito didn't say anything, but placed his hand on Madara's body, activated Kamui, and disappeared.

Seeing that Higashino didn't stop them, Kakashi and Shisui remained on guard and didn't make any further moves.

After the two disappeared, Kakashi asked, "Were you unable to stop them, or did you have other considerations?"

Higashino Makoto: "There's no need to stay. They've been working on this plan for so many years, how can we ruin it? That would be too cruel."

Kakashi:

I don't believe you for a second!

Shisui: "Seriously, what exactly is written on the back of the stone tablet within the Uchiha clan? Could it be Madara and Obito's plan?"

The stone tablet left by the Sage of Six Paths, after being modified by Black Zetsu, cannot be fully viewed without the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan or a power level equivalent to Yin-Yang Release.

Shisui was caught off guard at the last crucial point, only learning information about the Eternal Kaleidoscope.

Unfortunately, he didn't have a brother who was a bit naive.

Itachi does meet the requirements, but the Uchiha clan has now embarked on a more stable and powerful path of training, making it impossible for them to enhance their eye power using the methods described above.

Makoto Higashino: "That's right. The stone tablet contains the method left by the Sage of Six Paths, which allows descendants who have reached a certain level of power to bring lasting peace to the world."

Shisui: "Shin, are you sure? What method is it?"

Makoto Higashino: "————"

How come this guy is still so naive?

Kakashi frowned, realizing that things were not so simple: "Shisui, don't be naive. Think about it carefully. If there is a way, why doesn't the Sage of Six Paths do it himself?"

Wasn't he much stronger? Why leave it for future generations to solve? Don't you think that's contradictory?

Shisui: "Sorry, I got a little excited. Kakashi-senpai is right."

Higashino Makoto: "Shisui, to be honest, with my current strength, I am fully capable of changing the contents of the stone tablet."

So here's the question: over the course of hundreds, even thousands of years, who can be certain that the contents of the stone tablet haven't been altered? Was the content on it truly left behind by the Sage of Six Paths?

Kakashi: "Is this your reason for letting them go?"

"Yes, think about it. According to Orochimaru's intelligence, the Akatsuki organization is actually backed by Obito and that black-and-white-faced companion, and it seems that Madara is behind them now."

I just learned from the battle with Madara that the Rinnegan of the Akatsuki leader actually belongs to Madara. So the question is, is there some other mastermind behind Madara?

I believe this question will be answered soon. Most importantly, to achieve our goal of changing the landscape of the ninja world, we need this war, and we need to expose all the conspirators.

Kakashi and Shisui didn't ask any more questions after hearing this; they trusted Higashino Makoto and the Fourth Hokage.

With the enemy gone, the crisis averted, and Konoha escaped a false alarm.

But when Kakashi and Shisui reported that the person who came to Konoha was Uchiha Madara, the three people left behind by the Fourth Hokage, Sarutobi Saki, were furious.

This name is a nightmare for them!

Fortunately, Konoha is strong enough now, preventing the other side from causing any damage.

However, for safety reasons, the Third Hokage immediately decided to transfer some more skilled fighters to support the front line. Madara's return to the human world this time was definitely not just for sightseeing; he must have some big plans.

The person leading the team was Tsunade, and even this nanny couldn't sit still when she heard Madara's name.

Kakashi volunteered to go for Obito's sake, leaving the village's ANBU work to Shisui.

Shisui did not object. Although he also wanted to go, in the end, the safety of Konoha was his top priority.

After spending most of the day in Konoha, Madara and Obito spent some time returning to their base.

This place is also located in the Land of Fields, not too far from the Akatsuki's base, provided by Orochimaru.

This snake might not be top-tier in terms of current strength, but when it comes to the number of its dens throughout the ninja world, no one can match it.

This is a snake born in the year of the Rabbit.

Black Zetsu was already waiting there.

Upon seeing his apparent boss return, he first reported on the Akatsuki organization and Nagato, then speculated, "It seems you didn't achieve your goal. Didn't you capture the complete Nine-Tails?"

Ban remained silent; the unresolved matter left the proud man extremely displeased.

Obito: "The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is the son of the Fourth Hokage, and he is currently on the front lines."

Black Zetsu: "Konoha is indeed very cautious. It's probably because you released the Nine-Tails back then that they used a method to confuse everyone and make everyone think that the Jinchuriki has always been that woman."

Ban said with some dissatisfaction, "Didn't you ever investigate this thoroughly?"

Black Zetsu: "For a long time now, White Zetsu has been unable to get close to Konoha. They disappear as soon as they enter. Higashino's strength is really a counter to us."

"Does he have some special bloodline? Why is his strength so far beyond the limits of a ninja at such a young age?"

Black Zetsu: "According to our investigation, Higashino Shin has no bloodline of any powerful ninja clan. His ancestors were just ordinary commoner ninjas from Konoha. Everyone knows this."

As for his strength, that's no secret in the ninja world. It's said that he created a completely new Sage Art system based on his talent, which is fundamentally different from the Sage Art of the three great holy lands.

"This is a Sage Art perfectly suited for humans; the people of Konoha call it the True Sage System." Unfortunately, aside from Konoha ninjas, no one outside knows how to cultivate it. Even those who have obtained the method can't even get started.

Madara: "The True Immortal System? What an amazing junior. I never thought that after Hashirama and me, such a genius ninja would appear in the ninja world."

Black Zetsu asked cautiously, "You didn't encounter that guy in Konoha, did you? He should be on the front lines right now."

Obito: "I encountered it, but it was just a clone."

Black Zetsu really wanted to ask how it went, but he could tell from Madara's expression that the result probably wasn't very good.

Even Madara in his Edo Tensei form, with his Rinnegan, couldn't do anything to Higashino?

He felt a great sense of urgency and knew he had to speed up the progress of the plan.

Since Madara was able to return, it means that Higashino's strength is actually limited. As long as his mother comes out, she can definitely wipe out everything.

Madara asked Obito, "You were once in the hands of that junior?"

Obito, his face dark with anger, almost ruined a major business deal for the company. What should he do if the boss finds out? Waiting for an answer!

What are you waiting for? Obito isn't afraid at all. He considers his relationship with Madara to be a cooperative one, not a subordinate-superior one. What's there to be afraid of?

"An unexpected incident occurred during a pilot program that was carried out a few years ago."

"Obito, you didn't surrender back then to save your life and betray our plan, did you?"

"Don't worry, Madara, I have no attachment to the real world, but he didn't kill me back then, he just let me go."

"Oh? What did he say?"

"As long as we don't cause trouble in Konoha, he won't stop our plans."

Madara laughed arrogantly, "Heh, what an arrogant and selfish brat. Does he only care about the so-called Konoha? His heart is not even half as big as Hashirama's."

Black Zetsu: "Madara, what do we do now?"

"Let Nagato and the five great ninja villages play around for a while, guide him to fully unleash the Ten-Tails, and then we'll choose the right moment to strike and take over the battlefield."

"Since that brat wants to see us complete our plan, then let him see how I sever all causal ties in this world and end all chaos."

"I see!"

Black Zetsu turned and left, his dark lips curving into an unimaginable arc, while inwardly he excitedly corrected himself:

It's my plan! My plan, which has been in the works for a thousand years, has finally reached its final moment.

Time passed as usual, and the night quickly came to an end.

On the morning of the 14th, a terrifying monster roar echoed within the Land of Rice Fields, shattering the ninja world's peace that had lasted for over a decade.

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