Chapter 93: Confused Obito
Contractors learned about the main battlefield through various channels, and the derivative world communication platform was unusually lively. For these contractors, the Ninja World War was far too early.
According to normal progress, the Ninja World War would only break out a month later. By then, the contractors would have already returned to Reincarnation Paradise and would not participate in the Ninja World War.
Even if they were forced to participate in the Ninja World War, these contractors had all holed up. Their tasks were actually very simple—just playing a supporting role on the battlefield. Moreover, because they participated in the Ninja World War, the rewards they received were more generous.
Causing the Ninja World War to start early was only part of Su Xiao's main mission, so it would not affect other contractors at all. Not only that, but these contractors also gained some benefits.
In this derivative world, a total of four powerful contractors entered. Two of them had a grudge against each other. When enemies meet on a narrow path, they naturally tear each other apart. The result was predictable: one died in battle, and the other was not far from death, so he used an item to forcibly return to Reincarnation Paradise.
Of the remaining two, one was Rose. After a fierce battle with Su Xiao, Rose fell. The last one, this old brother, was very interesting.
This old brother was called Black Cross. If you only looked at his code name, you would definitely think he was a ruthless person. In reality, that was not the case. Black Cross was very strong, a wild summoner.
Unfortunately, Black Cross was too damn "Buddhist." He was the type who had no worldly desires. After completing his main mission, he would instantly turn into a salted fish and start traveling around the Naruto world, very carefree. If others needed resources to become stronger, then Black Cross needed time, not many resources at all.
Such a Buddhist old brother, upon hearing that "Night of the Beheader" had entered the same derivative world as him, completed his main mission and then ran away. That's right, this Buddhist old brother, who had the ability to fight Su Xiao to the death, ran away.
In his words, fighting and killing was too tiring; only "lying low" was the true way.
Black Cross indeed did this. If you asked which third-rank contractor had experienced the most derivative worlds, it would definitely be him. This guy had advanced to third rank after experiencing a full 28 derivative worlds + war worlds. He had twice been nearly judged as a violator by Reincarnation Paradise for being too "Buddhist" in war worlds.
Let's set aside this "Buddhist" old brother for now. The situation on the battlefield was a bit strange.
Obito floated in midair, looking at the crowd in confusion. After becoming the Ten-Tails jinchuriki, his consciousness seemed to be affected.
"Everyone, don't let your guard down. An enemy who seeks to claim the Ten-Tails' power has appeared. Whatever his purpose, we must find a way to stop him."
Hashirama Senju shouted loudly. He was known as the God of Shinobi, so his words naturally carried weight. The hearts of the large group of ninjas in the distance pounded fiercely, because they were fighting alongside the God of Shinobi.
As soon as Hashirama Senju finished speaking, a figure appeared not far from them—it was Obito.
The current Allied Shinobi Forces were divided into two groups. One group consisted of Naruto, Sasuke, Hashirama Senju, and others. They were few in number, but they were the main force responsible for fighting Obito. As for the chunin and jonin in the distance, judging by the current situation, if they didn't want to die, it was best to play a supporting role from afar.
"Obito, stop this."
The Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, spoke. He was also in a perfect jinchuriki state. The Nine-Tails was split into two halves: the yang-natured chakra was sealed inside Naruto, and the yin-natured chakra was inside him. Therefore, the father and son now looked very similar.
On the battlefield, the person with the most complicated feelings was Minato Namikaze. Obito had once been his student.
"Obito?"
Obito looked at Minato Namikaze in confusion, feeling that this person's voice was somewhat familiar.
"Tea—"
Obito just uttered one word before stopping. He himself didn't know why he said that word.
Hearing this word, Minato Namikaze was somewhat surprised, because he thought of the word Obito was about to say: teacher. He had once been Obito's squad leader and had heard Obito call him that countless times.
Not only did Minato Namikaze react strongly, but Madara, who had just arrived nearby, also narrowed his eyes. He sensed Obito's abnormal emotional fluctuation.
"The seal has indeed been broken. Obito seems to have lost his judgment. This is an opportunity."
Madara felt that the situation was becoming more and more complicated, so he just stood in the distance watching, not approaching Hashirama Senju and the others.
Hashirama Senju naturally saw Madara arrive, which made him realize that the situation was even worse.
"Follow me."
Hashirama Senju's tone was very natural. Hearing this, Tobirama Senju and Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that Hashirama Senju was calling them. Among the two, one was Hashirama Senju's younger brother, and the other was his student. When Hashirama Senju called Hiruzen Sarutobi, he would directly call him "Monkey," which was a more intimate form of address from a teacher to a junior.
The three stood side by side in a row.
"I'll be blunt. This guy... is stronger than me."
Hashirama Senju spoke in a low voice.
"Big brother, even if you didn't say it, I sensed it."
Tobirama Senju's expression was somewhat gloomy. Facts proved that some of the jutsu he had developed seemed to have no benefit for the ninja world, such as the Impure World Reincarnation technique.
"Lord Hashirama, the three of us will test his abilities."
"Yeah, Monkey is right. We are now immortal. But... I'm not at ease with Madara over there. Tobirama, Monkey, you two will be responsible for testing. I will prevent him from approaching the living and also keep an eye on Madara's movements."
"Got it, big brother."
"Yes, Lord Hashirama."
The three didn't need to discuss detailed battle strategies at all, because they had often fought together when they were alive.
Hashirama Senju, Tobirama Senju, and Hiruzen Sarutobi soon engaged Obito. Facts proved that the Ten-Tails jinchuriki Obito was really strong, completely suppressing Tobirama Senju and Hiruzen Sarutobi. Hashirama Senju, on the other hand, couldn't go all out; he had to guard against Madara.
Madara was hesitating. After seeing Hashirama Senju take action, he seemed to be unable to suppress the "primordial power" within himself. He really wanted to have a big battle with Hashirama Senju. After all, he was his archenemy. The two had not seen each other for many years. Once, they were close friends and comrades.
Although Obito was in the middle of a battle, he remained in a dazed state, as if he didn't even know who he was. But his combat power was too fierce. His current power was the power of the Six Paths!
Naruto also wanted to join the fight, but he was stopped by the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze. Minato's intention was to observe first and figure out Obito's abilities. In fact, this was also the intention of Hashirama Senju and the others.
The roar was deafening. Potholes appeared on the ground one after another. The ninjas around the battlefield were all stunned.
Just as the situation on the field was extremely unclear, Su Xiao arrived at the battlefield. His position was near Madara, far from Naruto's camp.
"Is it done over there?"
Although Madara was talking to Su Xiao, his eyes were fixed on Hashirama Senju.
"It's done. But... there's something I need to ask of you."
Su Xiao whispered something to Madara. Even with Madara's composure, he was stunned. He turned his head to stare at Su Xiao, his gaze clearly asking: Which side are you on?