Konoha: This Uchiha is extremely sneaky

Chapter 497 Wrestling

"Nagato, deal with Orochimaru first!"

A magnetic middle-aged male voice rang out; it was Obito, who had used Kamui to dodge Chibaku Tensei.

"The Hokage hasn't gone far, and your current situation..."

Although it wasn't said explicitly, the meaning was quite clear.

Nagato's current situation is certainly not good.

However, compared to the original story, his current physical condition is barely able to withstand the drain from the Earth Explosion Star.

While unleashing his ultimate attack, he was still able to barely maintain the Six Paths of Pain.

This is also why Toshiro made a strategic retreat without much thought.

"The Hokage... I'll have to deal with that another time!"

After Orochimaru's actions, he lost interest in eliminating the Hokage and agreed to Madara's suggestion without saying much.

And more~

Is 'Obito' his real name?

Looking at the masked man who was still putting on an act, Nagato recalled Zetsu's earlier address.

It seems I'll have to investigate the meaning of the name Obito properly later.

"It finally stopped!"

Looking at the huge stone sphere hanging silently in the sky from afar, Toshiro breathed a sigh of relief.

This kind of ninjutsu, which can directly seal Kaguya, is still very frightening.

"Itachi, I'm going to check on them over there. You take good care of them."

After giving his instructions, Toshiro planned to go and check on Nagato.

"This... Lord Hokage!"

"That's too dangerous!"

Although the commotion had stopped, the Hokage still had to go and fight such a terrifying enemy, and both Yamato and Itachi advised him against it.

"It's alright, I've pretty much figured out their situation, they're not in danger."

He already knew about Nagato's situation; he was just saying this to comfort the two of them.

"You...be careful~"

Just as Toshiro was about to set off, a faint, almost inaudible female voice rang out.

Although the voice was soft, everyone present was a master, and they all turned to look at the somewhat hesitant Ye Cang.

Especially Itachi, who looked at her and then at Toshiro, his serious expression almost crumbled.

Even in his usually calm gaze, a look of curiosity appeared.

"Haha! I never knew you had this side to you!"

After saying these words of advice to Toshiro, Yoko's face flushed a rosy hue, which not only amazed Toshiro but also made him feel that saving someone this time was worthwhile.

"That guy is good, but he's nothing special to me!"

Without looking back, a massive burst of chakra erupted from Toshiro's body, and a layer of red flames enveloped his entire body.

"Let's go!"

He pushed off with his feet and immediately took off into the air.

Like a crimson streak of light, it streaked across the sky and flew towards where Nagato was.

boom!

Nagato was planning to kill Orochimaru and then leave.

Before he could even make a move, a crimson light flashed, and the ground not far in front of him was covered by a layer of red chakra flames.

"Are you planning to leave?"

Amidst the dazzling flames, Toshiro's somewhat mocking voice rang out.

Before he could finish speaking, a crimson chakra sword, with the force of a mountain crashing down, slashed down at Nagato on the other side.

clang!

A dull thud was heard.

Then they saw a half-skeletal giant, whose long sword was blocked by a fat Pain.

Toshiro didn't use the complete Susanoo. Facing humanoid enemies like Nagato and Obito, using the complete form would have made him less agile.

A half-body is enough; at most, it can be covered with a layer of armor.

"The realm of hungry ghosts?"

Toshiro was not surprised that his attack was blocked.

"I see!"

Even as he sensed the chakra in his ninja sword being depleted, Toshiro remained calm.

From the other arm, another long sword materialized, sweeping across the ground from another direction.

"Shinra Tenkyo"

Without the Hungry Ghost Path, Nagato's best defensive move is to use the Deva Path to deflect the enemy's attacks.

"Hmph!" Toshiro sneered, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "Don't you underestimate the Hokage?"

After saying this, a golden light flickered behind the Susanoo Giant, followed by the clanging sound of metal chains.

"King Kong Lockdown"

With a large influx of chakra from Toshiro, the Adamantine Chains unleashed by Susanoo this time reached a diameter of nearly one meter.

With Toshiro's control, these golden chains pierced through Nagato and the others before Shinra Tensei could even begin.

However, their target was not Nagato or Obito, but the mountain behind them.

Boom!

A muffled thud was heard, and as Nagato unleashed Shinra Tensei, Toshiro's Susanoo faced immense pressure.

Even though he had prepared in advance and injected a large amount of chakra into the ground, he still began to slide backward.

It plowed a deep furrow into the ground.

"stop!"

With Toshiro's soft shout, Susanoo retreated only ten meters, its other two arms grabbing three chains respectively.

As Susanoo exerted force with its two arms, the chains that had been lying far behind Nagato were snapped straight, and Susanoo, just as Toshiro had said, stopped retreating.

"Now we'll see who has the greater strength!"

Seeing that the retreating momentum had stopped, Toshiro grinned at Nagato opposite him.

"Go back!"

Despite the repulsive force of Shinra Tensei, Susanoo continued his actions, and as golden light surged behind him, the chains tightened little by little.

Roar!

Golden light flashed in Susanoo's eyes, and with a roar, it began to exert its power once more.

"This... guy!"

Not only the Heavenly Dao, but even Nagato felt strained at this moment, or rather, he gritted his teeth in frustration.

He managed to utter a few words, and his face turned bright red.

His expression was like that of someone constipated, a sudden change in style.

"What's wrong? Can't hold on anymore?"

Looking at Nagato, who was exerting his strength, Toshiro's expression remained unchanged, and he once again taunted him.

"I haven't really put in my full effort yet!"

At this point, the matter is no longer a contest of ninjutsu.

It was a contest of strength.

Nagato intended to push Toshiro away, while Toshiro planned to use the reaction force to make Toshiro suffer the consequences.

This kind of contest is all about who has more chakra and stronger willpower; there are no other tricks.

As Toshiro and Nagato grappled, snowflakes drifted down from the sky.

Before it could land between Toshiro and Nagato, it was interfered with by an invisible force field.

In an instant, it was shredded into a raw liquid, and before it could even hit the ground, it was once again shaken into a mist by this terrifying force.

In the distance, the Vajra Chain pierced through the mountain peak. The chain penetrated the mountainside, and because it bore the terrifying force, pieces of rock crumbled under the weight.

Click click click!

Cracks appeared on the land between Toshiro and Nagato.

It seemed to be a chain reaction; as soon as the first crack appeared, the second and third cracks also appeared quickly.

Then these cracks began to expand rapidly, as if the earth itself could hardly withstand the immense force of the two people.

"Things don't look good!"

After appearing, Obito, who had been by Nagato's side, saw that Nagato was already overwhelmed, and then looked at the opposite side, Toshiro, who seemed to still have energy left.

I couldn't help but swallow.

Nagato had just used Chibaku Tensei, and Orochimaru had launched a sneak attack.

He was finding it difficult to deal with Toshiro.

Not only him, but even Black Zetsu, who was hiding far away, could see that the situation was not good for Nagato, but he could only worry helplessly.

He had a gut feeling.

If he keeps hanging around in front of Toshiro, the other party might abandon Nagato and target him directly.

"Well…"

Mobilizing all his strength, and feeling the terrifying counterforce coming his way, Nagato dared not relax for a moment.

His jaw muscles bulged high, which, combined with his thin face, made him look somewhat comical.

"Spot~"

Nagato managed to utter Madara's name with difficulty, and a trickle of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.

This is because he bit too hard, causing the fluid to seep out from the root of his gums.

What's even more troublesome is that the pressure he faces becomes even more terrifying as he speaks out.

Because he exerted too much force, bright red blood began to flow from his nostrils.

He really gave it his all.

However… the power of the Fifth Hokage on the other side seemed to be inexhaustible.

No matter how much power I unleash, my opponent can catch it steadily and transfer that power back to me.

As time passed, the struggle continued.

He felt that even without using Earth Explosion Star, and even in his best condition, he might not be able to outlast his opponent.

Left with no other choice, he began to call for Ban's assistance.

"Oh! You can't even handle that?"

Seeing Nagato reach his limit and begin calling for help, Toshiro appeared completely at ease.

Speaking was not as difficult as it was for Nagato.

His gaze skipped over Nagato and landed on Obito beside him.

A hint of a half-smile appeared in her pair of scarlet kaleidoscopes.

"..."

When Toshiro looked at him like that, Obito felt a chill run down his spine.

Thinking about how badly he was beaten by Toshiro last time, Obito felt his throat go dry, and even stopped the Kamui he was about to unleash.

"What, you've forgotten the pain once the wound has healed?"

Seeing that Obito was still somewhat eager to try, Toshiro raised an eyebrow, and the smile in the corner of his eye made Obito's face twitch.

It's just that Toshiro went too far last time, leaving him bedridden for half a month.

This is only because he has half a White Zetsu. If it were an ordinary ninja, after being beaten up by Toshiro, he would think that the other party would be lying in a hospital bed for three to five months.

"Looks like I went easy on you last time!"

For a brat like Obito, he only had one word to say.

揍～

If he doesn't beat him so badly that he's afraid of even seeing me, then he's not worthy of being called Hokage.

Rubbing his hands together, Toshiro felt a little itchy.

If this kid doesn't know his place this time, he'll teach him a lesson about the importance of his elder brother's earnest guidance.

(End of this chapter)