In an instant, flashes of lightning erupted from the position of the Kumo forces.
The leading Kumo ninja sneered, "Just one person, and he dares to challenge our formation technique? He's asking for death!"
"Let yourself be swallowed by the lightning!"
This kind of combined jutsu, released by multiple people, possessed immense power. Far beyond what an ordinary ninja could withstand.
Because of this, the Kumo ninja was extremely confident.
Even a Kage from their village would struggle against this move. If they weren't as physically formidable as the Third Raikage, they would likely be reduced to ashes.
Therefore, the mysterious masked man before them was doomed to die.
However, Obito simply looked at the mere dozens of people before him and sneered, "A severely weakened version of the Shinobi Alliance's joint jutsu?"
'Thinking about it… It does bring back memories.'
Just as he showed a nostalgic expression, the enemy jutsu was already fully unleashed.
"Lightning Release: Thunder Strike!"
Instantly, massive lightning bolts shot from the hands of the Kumo shinobi, converging into a gigantic lightning dragon that charged straight at Obito.
Obito merely mocked the spectacle, standing still. Neither dodging nor defending, allowing the lightning dragon to pierce through him.
BOOM!
The tree he was standing on, upon contact with the lightning, erupted in a massive explosion.
A deafening blast echoed through the battlefield.
Thick smoke obscured the vision of the Kumo shinobi.
The leading Kumo ninja stared at the smoke-filled area and muttered, "Has he been reduced to ashes?"
However, in the very next moment, Obito's figure slowly emerged from the smoke.
"What? Completely unharmed? How is this possible?"
The Kumo ninjas were stunned.
Before they could recover from their shock, Obito calmly spoke, "Since you've had your turn… now it's mine."
With that, he started running toward the Kumo ninjas. Faster… and faster…
"Not good! FREE ATTACK FORMATION!"
The leading Kumo ninja roared.
Immediately, those skilled in ninjutsu began forming hand seals, launching various jutsu at Obito.
Meanwhile, the taijutsu specialists, using the first wave of ninjutsu as cover, raised their weapons and charged toward Obito.
Soon, a barrage of ninjutsu attacks reached him.
But… none of them slowed Obito down.
Because every single attack passed through his body without any effect.
In the next moment, Obito had already plunged into the enemy ranks, engaging in close combat with the taijutsu users.
Blades swung at him, but they only struck their own comrades.
Obito seamlessly shifted between his intangibility and physical form, dancing through the battlefield.
Before long, the taijutsu specialists had collapsed. Most of them cut down by their own allies.
The leading Kumo ninja frowned deeply at the scene before him.
The enemy's ability was too strange. He could phase through all attacks like a phantom.
Yet at the same time, he could launch attacks of his own, dealing devastating damage. He was impossible to grasp.
This opponent was far more troublesome than expected. And worse… the Kumo ninja sensed that someone else might be lurking nearby.
The situation was dire.
But as an elite jōnin, he had already gathered some intel on Obito's ability. He immediately shouted a warning.
"Everyone, he's solid when he attacks! Strike him the moment he makes a move!"
The remaining Kumo shinobi quickly adjusted their tactics.
The first wave of attackers feinted, while the second wave struck precisely when Obito launched his own attack, forcing him to phase again.
"Finally, getting a bit tricky," Obito muttered.
Although he was confident in his victory, fighting like this was starting to feel tedious.
'Maybe… it is time to try that technique?'
Technically, any Uchiha who awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan could use it.
But in his previous life… he had never once unleashed it, even until his death.
So, as one Kumo ninja finished his attack pattern, Obito decisively materialized and swung a stolen kunai at him.
"ATTACK!"
The Kumo shinobi roared, launching a coordinated assault.
They had already figured out the timing. If they attacked now, even if they couldn't kill Obito, they could force him to phase out and save their comrade.
However… this time, Obito didn't phase.
The kunai struck true.
His target's head was instantly split in half.
"Now's our chance!"
The other Kumo ninja grinned.
Their attacks were already mid-swing.
Sacrificing one person to take down this elusive and powerful enemy? A fair trade.
Dozens of weapons slashed toward Obito's body.
"DIE!"
They roared.
But in the next moment, their weapons stopped in midair.
Something was blocking them.
A blue, skeletal energy wrapped around Obito's body, shielding him completely.
Blades clashed against the energy, unable to cut through.
Some weapons even shattered upon impact.
"What is this skeleton?"
The Kumo shinobi were bewildered.
One of them, unwilling to believe it, drew a kunai from his waist and stabbed at the blue armor.
Clang!
The kunai snapped in half.
"Fall back! This defense is far stronger than expected!"
The leading Kumo ninja immediately issued a retreat order.
But… it was too late.
The skeletal armor around Obito rapidly expanded, transforming into a massive blue giant.
The giant swung its arm casually.
BOOM!
The powerful shockwave sent all the Kumo shinobi flying.
Several unfortunate ones were directly struck, every bone in their bodies shattered, reducing them to piles of flesh.
"How… how is this possible?"
"What kind of overwhelming power is this?"
The remaining Kumo shinobi trembled.
Faced with this towering blue giant, they suddenly felt insignificant.
Standing within his Susanoo, Obito was filled with exhilaration.
'So this is what it feels like to crush enemies with sheer power.'
'No wonder Madara loved doing this.'
Compared to phasing through attacks and playing with his enemies, this method was simple, direct, and satisfying.
'Perhaps… Susanoo truly is the pinnacle of Uchiha's might?'
He loved it.
Though… maintaining it drained quite a bit of chakra.
Even with Hashirama's cells implanted in him, prolonged use would likely lead to vision loss.
That meant…
A swift victory was necessary.
With that thought, he formed hand seals.
"It's time to send you off with a grand farewell."
"Die!"
"Fire Release: Storm Dance!"
A massive tornado erupted from his mouth.
But as it traveled forward, a spatial distortion appeared in front of it.
The moment the tornado passed through the distortion, its size and speed skyrocketed.
In the blink of an eye, it reached the Kumo shinobi.
Seeing the incoming inferno, the leading Kumo ninja immediately formed hand seals.
"Water Release: High-Pressure Water Spear!"
A jet of water shot toward the swirling flames—
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