Saving the Uchiha clan starts with becoming the clan leader.

The tightly bound vine cage encountered no resistance whatsoever, as if it were completely empty.

In fact,

It was indeed completely empty inside.

"Flying Thunder God Technique... This is truly troublesome." Obito Uchiha wasn't too disappointed by his missed attack; he was mentally prepared for this outcome. However, looking down at the sharp blade that had pierced through his chest, he once again felt a chill he hadn't felt in a long time.

An uncontrollable surge of murderous intent rose within him.

Uchiha Shisui,

We must find a way to get rid of this man.

His greatest reliance in dominating the ninja world over the years has been 'Kamui', a space-time eye technique that makes him invincible. The time he lost to Uchiha Sogen was because he didn't expect Uchiha Sogen's Mangekyou Sharingan to be so strange, and he suffered a loss due to carelessness.

But even so

He still managed to escape thanks to his divine power, and Uchiha Sogen wanted to pursue him but was completely helpless.

However, the Flying Thunder God Technique is different.

This space-time technique has the ability to break his Kamui. Back then, Minato gave him a deep impression with the Rasengan. If it weren't for the fact that nearly half of his body was transplanted from White Zetsu, which gave him extraordinary vitality, he wouldn't have been expelled by Minato.

At this moment, looking at the sharp blade piercing through his chest, a sense of dread arose spontaneously. He planned to kill Uchiha Shisui here. Taking advantage of this good opportunity, since this was Konoha and Hiruko was attacking Konoha, he not only helped to restrain the other experts of Konoha, but also minimized the possibility that Uchiha Shisui would flee far away if things went wrong.

Just like back then, he released the Nine-Tails, forcing Minato to sacrifice himself to save the village!

at the moment,

Although not entirely similar, they are highly likely to achieve the same goal.

The guy who mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique is better off dead!

"Wood Release, Space-Time Technique... exactly the same as what Sogen said!" Standing on the ceiling, Shisui flicked his finger, and the Sky Blade flew back into his hand. "Uchiha Madara, let's just say you are Uchiha Madara. But even if you really are our clan's ancestor, I will not allow you to run rampant in Konoha. I will demand an explanation for the lives of so many people in the Barrier Team!"

The next moment,

A fierce battle broke out.

Flying Thunder God and Kamui

These two spacetime techniques shone brightly in the small room.

The two of them, quite in sync, refrained from using any powerful offensive ninjutsu.

Instead, a lightning-fast confrontation unfolded in this confined space. As users of space-time techniques, they understood better than anyone that such powerful offensive ninjutsu was extremely difficult to harm a ninja skilled in space-time techniques; using it would only be a waste of chakra.

Of course, Obito Uchiha was not stingy with the consumption of chakra.

He just didn't want to make too much of a commotion and attract unnecessary attention. Although Konoha couldn't ignore this place, and sooner or later more Konoha experts would come looking for him, the current unbridled fighting would undoubtedly accelerate that process, and maybe some nosy Konoha ninja would come and get in the way.

The reason why Shisui didn't use his ultimate move is quite simple.

In order to conserve chakra, unlike Obito Uchiha who transplanted nearly half of White Zetsu's body, he didn't have much chakra. Even after being injected with the kind of medicine provided by Sogen that could stabilize the unstable power of the Mangekyou Sharingan, it did not further increase his chakra reserves.

Wanting to squander chakra without restraint

Unless it's borrowing Samehada.

"It's useless, your blade will never be able to touch me!" Obito Uchiha looked at the blade that had slashed from his right shoulder to his left hip, and coldly mocked Shisui's futile efforts. As he spoke, the sharp wooden spike in his hand pierced down, leaving a deep round hole in the wall, just like the wounds on the necks of the dead people in the Barrier Team.

He used his divine power and this wooden spike to easily slaughter all thirty-seven members of the barrier class, leaving them no time to even send out a message.

"Who are you trying to scare? There is no technique in this world that cannot be broken. Just like you are destroying the technique imprint I left behind, your space-time technique must also have some weakness, it's just that it hasn't been exposed yet." Shisui was not affected in the slightest. His rock-solid will could not be easily shaken by Obito Uchiha with words.

"Is that so? Then let's see if you have the ability!"

"I will."

Their voices echoed in the room.

However, they could not be seen. There were only two blurry figures that flashed through the room like lightning. If it were nighttime, these constantly flickering figures would look like ghosts. Shisui went all out, pushing the Flying Thunder God Technique to its limit, and kept trying to attack Uchiha Obito.

have to say,

Compared to the night of the Nine-Tails' rampage,

Obito Uchiha has become even stronger! He is also becoming more and more adept at using Kamui. In his battle with the Fourth Hokage, the weakness of Kamui was seen through in just a few short exchanges, which allowed him to withstand a Rasengan.

Now, after a full two and a half minutes of back-and-forth fighting with Shisui, with each side exchanging blows more than a hundred times, Shisui still hadn't managed to catch a glimpse of the alluring scenery beneath the swaying skirts of the goddess of victory.

This is not due to the incompetence of Zhishui.

It can only be said that Obito Uchiha has not stood still over the years.

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"The fight is so intense! With all the flashing lights, I feel like I can't keep up with it all."

Bai Jue muttered a complaint.

Of course, this giant pitcher plant with its two-faced appearance couldn't be taken down by Shisui's probing move, "Uchiha Style: Sun Halo Dance." After Obito Uchiha lured Shisui away, it used the Mayfly Technique to hide in the three-story-tall cherry tree outside the window, only peeking out to watch the battle between the two Uchiha inside the room.

"Uchiha Shisui... another troublesome guy? Even with Madara, he can't gain the upper hand. Uchiha, we should have destroyed the Uchiha clan at all costs back then!" Unlike the heartless White Zetsu, who was just a expendable coin, Black Zetsu still had the mood to complain about the spectacle.

He was filled with resentment at that moment.

He regretted not encouraging Obito to seize the opportunity during the Nine-Tails' rampage to wipe out the Uchiha clan. This clan was truly an unstable element. According to his observations and records over the past thousand years, the Uchiha always caused unexpected trouble, hindering his plans several times and ultimately leading to his failure.

Especially more than two hundred years ago, it was the most promising chance of success before Madara Uchiha.

As a result, it was ruined by that woman named Uchiha Chiri, who actually created the forbidden technique 'Izanami' to counter 'Izanagi'. The Uchiha who Black Zetsu had high hopes for and had a great chance of awakening the Rinnegan fell at that woman's feet.

unfortunately,

There's no going back in the ninja world.

Even his mother, the Goddess of the Rabbit, did not possess the supernatural power to reverse the past; otherwise, she would not have been sealed away for a thousand years by his two unfilial brothers.

"No, this time, we absolutely cannot fail..."

Black Zetsu frowned, pondering how to help Obito break the deadlock. However, no matter how hard he racked his brains, he couldn't find a way to break the deadlock. He had no intention of revealing his last trump card to help Obito win!

"Tch, all we can do is watch!"

After much thought, there was nothing he could do.

At this moment,

It seems there's nothing he can do but wait. It's far from the time for him to step forward. He can only use the 'endurance skill' he's honed over a thousand years to suppress his inner turmoil and patiently wait for the outcome.

Anyway,

The worst-case scenario is that Obito Uchiha dies.

This outcome will certainly hinder the progress of the plan, but with Nagato and the Rinnegan, there is still room for redemption. As long as Nagato uses the Rinne Rebirth technique to summon Madara Uchiha back from the underworld, restoring order will be a piece of cake.

Of course, this is the worst-case scenario.

Obito isn't going to die so easily!

[Chapter 312. Maybe we're all descendants of aliens!]

Hokage Building.

Hokage's Assistant Office.

"Hey, Sogen, what's going on here?" Tsunade braced herself on the table, half her body leaning over it, staring intently at Sogen, who was sitting in his office chair. "Is it really Hiruko?" She left the hotel and came to the Hokage Building with Shizune.

"That's what he said."

Zongxian kept his eyes straight ahead.

Unwavering conviction remains unaffected, cough cough... unaffected by the deep ravines in the slightest!

"Although the appearance and wanted poster are different, I also studied the Oni-Garra Technique a few days ago. It can indeed change one's appearance, and it's not a short-term disguise like a transformation technique. It's a complete change at the genetic level. If nothing unexpected happens, it should be Hiruko herself."

While the possibility that someone might use Hiruko's identity to cause trouble cannot be ruled out,

However, the Oni-Garra Technique is not something that just anyone can access; even the forbidden techniques of Konoha are not commonplace yet!

"Damn it! What are these bastards doing?! Why can't they have a good time and have to make people unhappy?" Tsunade angrily slammed her fist on Sogen's desk, but thankfully she still had her senses and didn't smash the desk to pieces.

After five seconds of anger

Tsunade glared at Sogen again. "Sogen, what are you still doing sitting here?"

"This is my office."

"I didn't ask you that." Tsunade slammed her hand on the table. "I'm not blind yet! I can read the words on the sign at the door. I'm asking why you're not fighting? Old man Torifuge has no choice, but it's not right for you, the Hokage's assistant, not to step in. Don't tell me you're so young and have some kind of problem that prevents you from fighting."

"Lady Tsunade!"

Silent was terrified.

Isn't it inappropriate to talk to the Hokage's assistant like that?

"Tsunade-senpai, Konoha has many enemies," Sogen said calmly. "Some are in the open, and some are hidden in the shadows. Hiruko used to be one of those hidden in the shadows, but now he has taken the initiative to jump out... To be honest, that's not much of a threat. What's more terrifying are those guys who are hiding in the dark and ready to strike."

He turned his gaze to the direction where thick smoke was rising outside the window.

The situation in the village,

Basically, everything is under control.

Currently, apart from Shisui's response from the barrier team, news from other places is being continuously transmitted to the Hokage Building.

Information including that Naruto and Fujika were fighting a group of strange birds had also been delivered to his desk.

In fact, as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Naruto was always secretly followed and protected by the Anbu, at least in the village. However, the Anbu was the only department that Munekazu couldn't infiltrate. The Anbu was the Hokage's exclusive domain, so he couldn't use the Anbu's intelligence to find out Naruto's location.

Furthermore, he was worried that if Obito Uchiha took advantage of the chaos to attack Obito and the others, the reason he asked Shisui to keep an eye on them was simply to add an extra layer of insurance.

As a result, for some reason, there was still no trace of Zhishui.

However, Naruto and his group's whereabouts had already been discovered by members of the police department, and the information had been reported. Sogen then arranged for additional personnel to go and provide support and protection.

"You mean Beiruthu has accomplices?"

Tsunade frowned, her mind immediately turning to that cold-blooded bastard, "Is it Orochimaru?"

"Ha ha!"

Zongxian chuckled softly.

It seems that whenever something bad happens, you always hear someone mention Orochimaru's name. But thinking about it carefully, it's understandable. If you don't have a secret connection with Orochimaru, you'll definitely suspect that he's involved in anything. No, to be precise, even if you have a connection with Orochimaru, you can't completely remove him from the high-risk list!