Naruto Immersive Replay, The Curse of the Sharingan

"Very strong." You gave a concise evaluation, which is extremely high praise. Your goal has been achieved, and staying any longer seems pointless.

Under Kakashi's still-breathless gaze, you naturally turn around and walk towards the open window of the room, intending to return silently the way you came.

"Wait!" Kakashi said almost instinctively, and at the same time quickly stepped forward and gently grabbed your wrist.

His hand was still slightly cool, which made his heart skip a beat, and he quickly let go as if he had been burned.

"Go through the front door." He pointed somewhat helplessly towards the entrance.

It's so strange and unsafe to have you come and go like the wind, leaping out of windows, even though with your abilities you don't seem to need to worry about that.

You stopped, glanced at Kakashi, then at the window so close by, seemingly not quite understanding the essential difference between the two ways of leaving, but you didn't insist, simply letting him lead you to the entrance.

Kakashi opened the door for you, and the cool night air rushed in instantly. You stepped out and stood on the porch, glancing back at Kakashi.

"Sorry to bother you, goodnight." You left with these words, which were polite but sounded somewhat distant, then turned and quickly disappeared into the shadows of Konoha's streets.

Kakashi stood at the door, gazing in the direction you disappeared, remaining motionless for a long time.

The night breeze ruffled his silver hair, but it couldn't dispel the complex emotions in his heart. Finally, he sighed softly and whispered to the empty street, "Goodnight..."

Standing in the shadows, far from the light, you frowned slightly. What exactly had the so-called power of the Right Chancellor brought you?

Aside from the brief shock of awakening and Uchiha Showa's mad last words, you are not yet fully clear.

As for the Uchiha clan, the situation was shrouded in mystery. After their parting, Itachi never spoke a word to her again, suggesting that he ultimately held something back from her.

It's better to rely on yourself than on others.

Looking at the building that forms the core of Konoha's power, you need information; you need to know when the higher-ups will make their move against the Uchiha.

His hands formed an ancient and unfamiliar hand seal in front of his chest, unlike any of the Uchiha traditions.

As chakra flows in a way that defies common sense, complex kaleidoscope patterns slowly rotate in the eyes. It is not an attack, nor a defense, nor an illusion, but interference.

Centered on you, an invisible yet immense power spread silently like ripples, instantly enveloping the entire Hidden Leaf Village.

The next moment, everything froze.

Inside the Hokage's office, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, held his pipe in mid-air, the smoke condensing into a strange shape.

On the street, the patrolling ninja's raised foot failed to land, and even the falling leaves, the rippling waves, and the flickering lamplight... all seemed to have been paused, frozen into an absolutely still state.

Your face paled slightly; maintaining this level of power is a tremendous burden.

Entering the silent Hokage Building, you push open the office door and, ignoring the Third Hokage frozen there, begin to peruse the documents classified as top secret.

His movements were efficient and calm; his fingertips glided across the scroll, and his gaze swept over the lines of text as if scanning them.

Finally, among a stack of documents stored at the very bottom, they found what they were looking for: a secret order stamped with the bright red Hokage seal.

"Order to exterminate the Uchiha clan, executor: Uchiha Itachi."

The execution will take place three days later, on the night of the following day.

As expected, did Itachi know? He still chose Konoha, chose to bear the sin of massacring his entire clan, and hid all of this from you.

A sense of betrayal and anger arose within him. He had thought Itachi would be a reliable ally, but he never expected that Itachi's twisted loyalty to Konoha would be so profound.

You restored everything to its original state, as if no one had ever been there, and withdrew your power.

As you withdrew your power, Obito Uchiha and Itachi Uchiha, who were standing on top of the Hokage Rock, froze.

"This is...?!" Itachi's Sharingan activated instantly, and he was shocked to sense the lingering, heart-palpitating power.

A kind of immense power he had never encountered before, transcending common sense, carrying a madness that disregarded rules and an absolute sense of control.

Obito's face beneath the mask underwent a dramatic change, his single eye filled with disbelief.

"A widespread freeze in time?" His voice trembled slightly, without him even realizing it.

How is this possible? The Rinnegan may have the ability to manipulate gravity and repulsion, but to stop time on such a large scale and so silently? This completely violates the laws of the world.

Besides the already dead Minato Namikaze, Konoha actually harbors a monster of this caliber? Can the Uchiha clan's extermination plan still proceed smoothly in the face of such an existence? A strong sense of unease welled up in Obito's heart.

Walking along the quiet road leading to the Uchiha clan's territory, you seem to sense something and suddenly look up at the Hokage Rock in the distance.

On the top of the rock, two figures stood side by side.

One is Itachi Uchiha, whom you are about to find, and the other... wearing a swirling orange mask and a black cloak, is not to be underestimated just by standing there.

Indescribably strong.

You have never encountered such unfathomable chakra. Kakashi's sharpness, Shisui's gentle yet resolute nature, Itachi's suffocating genius and oppressive aura... all pale in comparison to this masked man.

You stopped in your tracks, and across the vast distance, you silently confronted the two gazes on the Fire Shadow Rock.

The moment Itachi saw you, all his doubts and horrors were answered. The source of that time-stopping power that had enveloped the entire Hidden Leaf Village was you.

How many secrets are you still hiding? You are far more dangerous and uncontrollable than any power he knows.

Obito Uchiha, standing next to Itachi, narrowed his single eye slightly beneath his mask.

He remembered this girl; they had met once before. At the time, he only thought she had keen senses and a special temperament, but he never imagined that she possessed such incredible power.

The Eye of the Moon Plan cannot fail; the extermination of the Uchiha clan must proceed as planned, and any variables must be eliminated or controlled.

At this moment, Obito felt a surge of intense interest—this power to manipulate time... if he could use it, what a powerful asset it would add to the Eye of the Moon Plan!

We must not let this variable ruin the plan, but perhaps... we can incorporate it.

Killing intent and the desire to recruit intertwined in Obito's heart. Almost without hesitation, he raised his hand, palm facing you on the street below, preparing to pull this dangerous girl into another dimension and then slowly persuade her.

Just as he was about to activate his ability, "Whoosh!"

Obito was startled, his figure instantly becoming ethereal as the kunai pierced through his illusion. He turned around abruptly, his one eye filled with shock and anger as he looked at Itachi Uchiha, who had suddenly attacked him.

"Uchiha Itachi! What do you mean by this?!" he roared, his voice filled with incomprehension and anger at being betrayed.

Why would this usually calm and rational boy suddenly turn against him at this moment?

Itachi didn't answer. All he knew was that he absolutely couldn't let this dangerous masked man harm him in the slightest.

You, below, sensed him the moment he raised his hand to gather chakra, and were about to fight back when you saw Itachi strike first.

Without the slightest hesitation, you instantly appeared beside Itachi, standing shoulder to shoulder with him, your dark eyes scrutinizing the unknown figure as if you weren't the one who had just been nearly attacked.

Looking at the two people standing side by side in front of him, Obito instantly understood the situation, noticing Itachi's obvious protective stance, his extraordinary speed and composure.

So that's how it is... The friend that Itachi Uchiha mentioned wanting to protect was this strange girl in front of him.

"Uchiha Itachi, have you forgotten the consensus we reached?" Obito's voice was filled with cold sarcasm. "She is now the biggest variable."

He intended to remind Itachi that sacrifices were necessary for the sake of so-called peace and Sasuke's safety, and that personal feelings should not be used to undermine the overall situation.

Itachi pursed his lips tightly, his fingers gripping the kunai so hard they turned white.

Consensus? The big picture? Those heavy responsibilities and sins that weighed him down seemed to become blurred when he heard your faint but clear breathing.

He took a half step forward, more firmly shielding you behind him, demonstrating his stance through his actions: even if it meant breaking ties with 'Uchiha Madara' at this moment, even if the plan might be disrupted, he would never back down.

The atmosphere was tense, and a cool hand gently pressed on Itachi's tense shoulder, signaling him to calm down.

You stepped out from behind him, your gaze fixed directly on Obito. "Wait, who are you?"

Obito raised an eyebrow beneath his mask. Interesting. After witnessing his imposing presence and nearly being attacked just now, this girl was not afraid at all. Instead, she took the initiative to ask about his identity. This courage and composure far exceeded that of ordinary people.

He scoffed, with an arrogance that seemed to look down on ants, and announced a name that could shake the entire ninja world: "I am Uchiha Madara, and you, brat?"

He wanted to see what kind of horrified expression this special girl would have when she heard that name.

You're genuinely stunned, Uchiha Madara? Is this masked man before you truly the man who should have died long ago?

With many doubts, you quickly suppressed your inner turmoil and decided to treat him as 'Spot' for the time being, so as to observe him further.

"Uchiha Nagi." You clearly stated your name, not missing a single subtle reaction from him.

“Uchiha... Nagi?” Obito repeated the name in a low voice, a clear look of confusion flashing in his single eye, before he seemed to suddenly remember something.

He remembered the portrait inscribed with "Uchiha Nagi, Madara's beloved" deep within the forbidden pavilion of the former Uchiha Naga Shrine.

Moreover, on his deathbed, Madara used his last strength to tell him to be careful and... "find her."

Could it be... that being whom even Madara Uchiha couldn't forget, and who might even be his beloved, is this seemingly young girl before us, yet possessing such strange power and aura?!

Obito's expression under the mask changed drastically, with a sense of excitement as if he had touched upon some earth-shattering secret. Although he couldn't be sure, and the age didn't match up, the name and the extraordinary feeling you gave him made him unable to take it lightly.

You keenly captured Obito's emotional fluctuations at that moment, from doubt to shock, and then to a scrutinizing gaze as if he had discovered some treasure.

It seems that this masked man who calls himself Uchiha Madara not only knows your name, but also seems to know something else.

“It seems we have some kind of connection, Uchiha Nagi,” Obito changed tactics, deliberately lowering his voice to mimic the domineering demeanor of Uchiha Madara from his memories.

"Do you want to join us? Konoha has long been corrupted by darkness. Let's change that!" He wasn't sure if you knew about the possible connection to Madara, but he had to keep playing along.

It fits the profile of an Avenger who intends to overthrow the existing order and create a new world.

You glanced back at Itachi Uchiha, whose body was tense beside you.

So Itachi abandoned his alliance with him and instead cooperated with this masked man who called himself 'Madara' all for this so-called change of everything?

You don't like this feeling of being out of control.

"No matter what conditions you reached with Itachi," your voice echoed with unwavering resolve in the silent night, "the Uchiha... must remain."

It wasn't for the so-called family honor or camaraderie—those things were too meaningless to you. You just vaguely sensed that a deeper conspiracy was entangled behind the Uchiha clan's massacre.

What I enjoy most is disrupting these established games, watching the masterminds catch off guard, and causing trouble for others, especially for those who think they have everything under control. It gives me a sense of satisfaction.

Uchiha Itachi stood to the side, his heart clenched tightly, as the young head of the Uchiha clan.

He now stands on the opposite side of his family, ready to personally destroy everything for the sake of the illusory peace of the village and his brother's seemingly safe but actually painful future.

You have little connection with the Uchiha clan, and could even be said to have been excluded, yet you are so determined to protect the clan from destruction.

Overwhelmed by intense self-loathing and indescribable bitterness, he felt unworthy of your persistence, even if your motives were not righteous.

When Obito saw that his attempts to recruit you were futile, and given your unyielding attitude, he knew that a peaceful resolution was impossible.

His tone instantly turned cold, filled with chilling killing intent, "Since that's the case, I don't need to be polite anymore."

Before he could finish speaking, his Mangekyou Sharingan in his right eye suddenly spun, Kamui activated!

Chapter 286 - Locked Affection (8)

The surrounding space instantly began to distort violently, and an irresistible suction force came from the void, trying to forcibly drag you into another dimension!

"Nagi!" Itachi cried out almost instinctively. He didn't have time to think. His body acted before his mind could react. He lunged forward and grabbed Nagi's wrist tightly. He couldn't let Nagi be dragged into the unknown and dangerous space alone.

Obito's eyes turned cold, but he didn't stop using Kamui. Since they were going to stop him anyway, he might as well come in with them.

The three figures vanished from Konoha in an instant, as if they had never existed.

This is a desolate, gray wasteland, where countless enormous cubic stone pillars float haphazardly in the air, eerily silent, where even the concept of time is blurred.

Upon entering this unfamiliar territory, the shift in space caused an instant sense of imbalance.

You seemed completely unaffected by the sudden change in environment. The moment your body landed steadily, you not only showed no panic, but also used the force of Itachi still holding your wrist to quickly get close to Obito.

The target was clear: that swirling mask.

You need to see what kind of true face is hidden under this mask, and... what secrets are hidden behind the emotional fluctuations he experiences when he hears his own name.

Obito was shocked! He never expected that after you fell into his territory, you not only did not panic, but also launched a counterattack immediately, which was completely beyond reason.

In the heat of the moment, relying on his years of combat instincts and the ability to make his body ethereal, he instantly made his body illusory, allowing your hand to pass through his head without touching his physical form.

Having missed your target, you didn't linger and returned to Itachi's side.

The chakra within Itachi Uchiha's body surged, and with a sound like bones sprouting, a dark red energy body, merely in skeletal form, instantly enveloped you and him like a guardian deity.

Although it is in its initial form, its overwhelming aura and absolute defensive stance already demonstrate the terror of one of the Uchiha's supreme powers.

Just as Obito gathered his chakra and locked onto the weak point at the connection of the Susanoo's skeleton.

"No, you're not." Your voice suddenly rang out, instantly piercing the heavy air and breaking through Obito's disguised composure.

Obito's attack motion suddenly froze. "What did you say?!" His voice carried a hint of shock and anger that he himself didn't even realize.

What did you learn?

Meeting Obito's suspicious gaze, you threw out the decisive bait, "I know who you are."

You're gambling, gambling that the man in front of you, hiding his true identity and using the name of the dead, is definitely not the legendary ninja demon. His tone is flat, yet it carries a chilling certainty.

A huge wave of shock surged through Obito's heart. How could this be?! He had 'died' at Kannabi Bridge for many years, his identity had long been buried by time, and even Konoha's most core archives believed that he had sacrificed himself.