I just returned to Konoha and found that my entire clan was gone.

How could you possibly understand everything I bear, or the meaning I pursue?

Without the mask obscuring his voice, Obito's voice became even hoarser and deeper, but his tone remained unwavering.

"Heh, I am indeed curious about what you've done! But you shouldn't have messed with the Uchiha!"

Ye Lan attacked again, wielding his ninja sword once more, sweeping in like a storm, destroying the furnishings in the room one by one.

"Uchiha, why are you so obsessed with this kind of thing! Your so-called clan is nothing but a bunch of traitors!"

Obito roared back, this time without dodging. A wooden spike quickly formed on his palm, like a long wooden sword, which steadily blocked Ye Lan's attack.

"A fight has broken out! The one fighting Obito is... Uchiha Yoran!"

Black Zetsu felt a sense of foreboding. He had only intended to sneak in during the chaos to gather some information, but he never expected to witness such a thrilling battle.

What worried him even more was that after seeing the shattered mask, Obito's true face was revealed, and his identity was now completely exposed.

"This is terrible! Obito's identity has been exposed by Uchiha Yoru! His purpose in coming to Amegakure is very likely related to Obito..."

Black Zetsu was extremely anxious. For the first time, he felt that things had developed in an unexpected way. Ye Lan had become the biggest variable, and he seemed to be very smart. He dared not try to fool Ye Lan like he had fooled Madara and Obito.

The battle continued. The clash between Obito and Yelan intensified, each collision accompanied by bursts of chakra and distortions of space.

"Uchiha Yelan, you simply cannot understand the obsession and pursuit in my heart! Everything I have done is to free this world from endless strife and usher in true peace!"

Obito's voice remained firm amidst the raging battle, his eyes gleaming with fanaticism, as if he had already seen the world of his dreams.

I cannot judge whether your decision is right or wrong...

Upon hearing this, Ye Lan's lips curled into a cold smile, and the flames on his body grew even more intense, like a burning phoenix, igniting the surrounding air.

He gripped the ninja sword in his hand tightly, and a lifelike fire dragon condensed on the blade, rushing straight at Obito with an aura of destruction.

"In my opinion, any behavior that uses a prestigious name to achieve its own goals is hypocritical!"

Obito's expression changed, and he quickly intangibly transformed his body.

The roaring fire dragon passed through his original spot and slammed directly into the solid wall, instantly tearing a huge hole in it.

Many flames still remained at the edges, the flames spreading and the high temperature igniting the surrounding rocks.

"Did you witness Kakashi personally kill Rin Nohara? Or were you reveling in the thrill of killing your teacher? You keep saying you're doing this for the world, but what have you actually done?"

Ye Lan had already guessed that there was only one person who controlled the Nine-Tails' rampage back then, and that was Obito. Apart from him, there were no other Uchiha with the Mangekyou Sharingan who were missing, unless Madara Uchiha was really alive.

"Hahahaha~"

Obito's laughter echoed through the sea of ​​fire; it was a laughter that was a mixture of madness and despair.

"You know about this, huh? So what? This is just a false world full of strife and tragedy! Only the world I create can bring true peace and tranquility!"

Obito's words revealed a sense of determination and madness; he had cast aside all ethics and worldly conventions in order to pursue the ideal world in his heart.

Obito's eyes seemed to burn with endless rage, and his confrontation with Uchiha Yoru reached an extreme tension.

"Obito! Don't get entangled with Uchiha Yoru! Every step we take right now is crucial."

Black Zetsu's voice, like a sharp whistle in the cold wind, pierced through the surrounding silence; he had no longer bothered with concealing himself.

His tone revealed unprecedented anxiety. Nagato had lost control, Madara was still dead, and Obito in front of him was the only precious pawn he had left.

If it's planted with soil, it will have to wait a while to find new pieces, and it will take a lot of time to make the pieces stronger again.

Ye Lan suddenly turned around and looked at Hei Jue. She had noticed the spying gaze during the fierce battle and thought it was Nagato spying on her from the shadows, but she never expected it to be such a strange being.

"So verbose!"

Obito let out a low growl, a glimmer of clarity flashing in his crimson eyes.

He knew that he could no longer entangle with Ye Lan. He turned around and, like a ghost, arrived at the hole he had just broken. Without hesitation, he leaped across it.

Ye Lan's deep eyes surveyed everything around him. Hei Jue felt as if he were being stared at by a prehistoric beast, a feeling he had never experienced even when facing Madara.

Black Zetsu dared not continue to flaunt his presence and immediately slipped into the wall.

Seeing this, Ye Lan wanted to continue the pursuit, but Obito's counterattack suddenly came.

Obito waved his right hand, which instantly transformed into countless sharp wooden spikes, piercing towards Ye Lan like a torrential rain.

Wood Release: Wood Splintering Technique

Ye Lan dared not be careless and quickly swung his ninja sword, attempting to deflect the attack with a fierce offensive.

Obito didn't stop there. A fireball shot out from his mouth, perfectly fusing flames and wood release, its power even greater than Ye Lan's fire release infused with natural abilities.

Biotian Yuzhong

Ye Lan frowned slightly, and the kaleidoscope in her eyes began to spin rapidly. A phantom wave of water appeared out of thin air, successfully blocking Obito's unstoppable attack.

But when Ye Lan returned to the cave entrance, Obito had vanished without a trace. Only the broken cave entrance and the smoke of gunpowder lingered in the air remained.

"Wood Release, strange creatures..."

The conversation between the two sides seemed meaningless during this encounter, but Ye Lan obtained a lot of information. There might be a reason why Obito was not dead at the time and did not return to Konoha immediately.

Chapter 133 Future Plans (Part 1)

Under the dim sky, the borders of the Land of Rain were shrouded in a thin layer of mist, as if nature had deliberately veiled the impending changes with a mysterious veil.

"Obito, you must act immediately and retrieve Kakashi's eye. Nagato has completely lost control; from what I just saw, he has completely sided with Uchiha Yoru."

Black Zetsu followed closely behind Obito, his voice ringing in Obito's ears.

The two were hurrying through the border region of the Land of Rain.

"Who goes there!"

A sharp shout rang out, and a patrol of Rain Village ninja spotted the two elusive figures. They quickly assembled and prepared to surround them.

Obito's eyes gleamed in the night, revealing a cold expression.

"Don't get in my way!"

Obito let out a low growl and waved his right hand lightly. He was no longer afraid of being exposed. Countless sharp wooden spikes swept out, instantly knocking down the ninjas who tried to stop them.

The wooden splinters pierced their bodies, sending up trails of blood, and a strong stench of blood filled the air.

As if everything that had just happened was a trivial matter, Obito remained silent for a moment before continuing.

"I know that I will definitely get Kakashi's eye back when the time is right."

Obito originally thought that what he gave away would never be taken back, and he had his own pride. But now, faced with Nagato's loss of control and Uchiha Yoru's threat, he had no choice but to compromise.

Seeing that Obito was not as stubborn as usual, Black Zetsu breathed a sigh of relief. He was afraid that Obito would hesitate at the crucial moment.

After being threatened by Ye Lan, Obito finally put aside his pride, which brought him a sense of comfort.

"Next, we just need to patiently wait for the opportunity to come. Fortunately, it seems that Nagato's tailed beast collection plan is not over yet, so we can use this time to plan our next move."

Obito remained silent, putting on his signature mask again. He had several masks like this, which concealed his face and emotions.

However, recalling every confrontation with Uchiha Yelan, he was always in a sorry state, especially Yelan's verbal retaliation and mockery, which made the hatred in his heart spread like wildfire and could not be contained.

"I will prove that I am right..."

As Obito put on the mask, his voice became low again. He decided that he would no longer play the clown and would return to being his original self.

After completely leaving the Land of Rain, Black Zetsu, feeling somewhat lost and unsure of where to go, stopped in his tracks.

After pondering for a moment, Obito turned to look at Black Zetsu and said leisurely.

"How about we go find Orochimaru..."

...

"Is the matter resolved?"

Tiandao slowly pushed open the door to the room and saw Yelan standing at the entrance of the cave, asking her a question.

Ye Lan closed her eyes and shook her head slightly.

"No, the entanglement behind this seems to be more complicated than I initially imagined. However, that person's identity has been confirmed as Uchiha Obito."

"Obito?"

Tiandao frowned slightly, trying to think. He had never heard of this name in the ninja world; it was too unfamiliar to him.

How could a Rain Village ninja possibly know the story of two Sharingan heroes?

"He's nothing more than a clown putting on a great show on stage."

Ye Lan was not surprised by Tian Dao's appearance.

"The invisible curtain behind him may be hiding an even larger shadow."

Ye Lan's words revealed a profound meaning that was self-evident. It should be noted that Obito was much younger than Pain and the others. The Akatsuki organization was established during the Second Shinobi World War, while Obito only became a Chunin at the end of the Third Shinobi World War.

What's puzzling is that Pain had said that Obito told him the secret that the Gedo Mazo could devour tailed beasts. How did Obito, at his age, know this? There must be someone else behind him pushing all of this.

The image of the mysterious humanoid creature, Black Zetsu, involuntarily surfaced in Ye Lan's mind. That thing that always seemed to be lurking in the shadows didn't appear to have much power; could it be the one stirring things up?

No matter how crazy and twisted Obito's words were, it was clear from them that Obito's desire for peace was genuine; it was just that his actions differed from those of the Heavenly Path.

Moreover, he was very concerned about the plan to capture the tailed beasts. Although it was suspected that he was seeking revenge for Rin, the Three-Tails was indeed under his control.

The two fell into a long silence. Ye Lan's thoughts were as unpredictable as a turbulent sea of ​​clouds. He tried to find clues to the answer in every detail.

In the end, Ye Lan shook his head helplessly. He couldn't figure out Obito's ultimate goal and the people behind it.

What are your plans next?

Seeing that Ye Lan was no longer pondering, the Heavenly Dao opened its mouth and asked.

"Achieving unification is by no means easy. It requires not just empty talk, but also meticulous planning and solid action."

Ye Lan said casually, picking up a book from the ground and gently patting off the dust.

"Give me some time, and I will write down a series of detailed strategies and plans. Let the angels decide how to transform the village."

When Ye Lan mentioned Xiao Nan's nickname, a playful smile appeared on his lips.

"Okay, we'll go with your idea, but the Tailed Beast Plan must be implemented in two years."

The Heavenly Dao spoke with unwavering resolve: whatever the decision, the plan to revive the Outer Path Demon Statue could not be allowed to fail.

"So eager? Actually, we can slow down the plan a bit..."