naruto-story Chapter 147 No! I am Uchiha Madara!
Chapter 147 No! I am Uchiha Madara!
Chapter 147 No! I am Uchiha Madara!
Kakashi felt the scenery before his eyes suddenly distort and deform. When his vision cleared, he found himself in a strange space.
His mind went blank for a moment, and he looked around.
The space was quiet and dark, with huge gray-black stone pillars standing everywhere, stretching out like a forest.
A stagnant, cold atmosphere permeated the air, as if it had been sealed away for many years without a trace of life.
There was no sun or moon overhead; the sky was dark and gloomy, sending chills down one's spine.
Kakashi's heart sank: This place definitely doesn't belong to any corner of the ninja world.
Just then, Kakashi suddenly noticed a tall figure standing not far ahead, wearing a black trench coat with red clouds.
The other person wore an orange swirling mask, revealing only a dark, cold right eye socket that was staring at him.
Upon seeing this, Kakashi's pupils contracted slightly, and a complex mix of emotions welled up in his heart.
He slowly tensed his body and said in a deep voice, "...You're Obito, aren't you!"
The masked man visibly froze for a moment upon hearing this, then spoke in a hoarse voice, "No! I am Uchiha Madara."
His voice was deep and distorted, carrying a deliberate air of coldness and pretentiousness.
Kakashi remained unmoved by the sound, staring intently at the single eye behind the mask, and said in a deep voice, "Your trick has already been exposed! Stop pretending—you are clearly Obito!"
Kakashi's chest heaved violently as details from his dream flashed through his mind: it was a Sharingan eye technique unique to Obito Uchiha...
Even if he didn't want to believe it, the truth was already clear.
The mysterious masked man lurking in the shadows, stirring up the ninja world, was none other than his former teammate, Uchiha Obito, whom he thought had long since passed away!
Upon being directly exposed, the masked man's pupils constricted sharply, but he still forced himself to remain calm, shaking his head and growling, "No! I am Uchiha Madara!"
His hoarse voice betrayed a hint of annoyance and guilt.
However, Kakashi had made up his mind and was unwilling to play games with him any longer.
He clenched his fists tightly, his voice lowering even further: "Obito, you were the one who controlled the Nine-Tails and killed Minato and Kushina, weren't you? Now you've suddenly infiltrated Konoha again, what exactly do you want?! Killing our teacher and his wife wasn't enough, do you want to drag the entire village down with you?!"
A question, like a thunderclap, exploded in the silent space.
The masked man's body stiffened upon hearing this, a hint of surprise appearing in his eyes: "Attack Konoha?"
Although he will eventually have to take action against Konoha, he currently has no plans to do so.
A possibility flashed through Obito's mind like lightning: "Could it be—that Kakashi learned something from that dream again?!"
Thinking of this, anger surged within him, and he glared at Kakashi with a mixture of jealousy and resentment.
Why is this guy always so lucky, able to enter that bizarre dream world time and time again to obtain information?
But he can't do it!
If Shigure were here right now, he would tell him: Choosing you as the protagonist only means Kakashi is the only audience member, so the benefits are really not high!
Obito grew angrier the more he thought about it, his knuckles turning white from clenching his fists. He forced out a voice through clenched teeth: "Oh? Looks like you've gotten quite a bit of information from that dream again!"
Kakashi narrowed his eyes slightly and said coldly, "Enough nonsense! Tell me, what is your real purpose in coming to Konoha!"
The two men, locked in a standoff, were clearly plotting murder, and the atmosphere was tense and ready to erupt at any moment.
Obito Uchiha remained silent for a moment, then suddenly changed to a cold tone: "Kakashi, I only have one question for you. How can I enter that dream?!"
Kakashi was taken aback: "A dream—? Enter? What are you talking about—"
He hadn't expected the other person to have come for the dream, and subconsciously replied.
Seeing this, Obito became even more enraged: "Stop playing dumb! You lucky bastard, you must go in and out of there all the time, right? Tell me your secret! Tell me and I'll let you go!"
Kakashi snapped out of his shock, his brow furrowing deeply. "A trick? Entering a dream is completely random; there's no trick to it!"
Obito snorted coldly upon hearing this: "Hmph, you won't confess obediently? Fine, I'll subdue you one by one and then torture you slowly, it's the same thing!"
Before he finished speaking, he suddenly lunged at Kakashi, his killing intent exploding outwards!
Upon seeing this, Kakashi focused his mind and, without backing down, instantly entered battle mode.
In a split second, Obito Uchiha's single eye surged with a blood-red light as he unleashed a genjutsu attack, channeling his eye power.
Kakashi suddenly felt a powerful mental shock wash over him, and the surrounding scenery seemed to begin to distort.
However, his gaze sharpened, and his forehead protector was suddenly lifted, revealing his Mangekyou Sharingan!
Kakashi's eyes focused rapidly, colliding firmly with the opponent's pupils, and with the power of his own Mangekyou Sharingan, he forcefully shattered the illusionary fluctuations that were invading his mind!
The two spiritual forces clashed briefly before vanishing without a trace.
"Obito, that's enough of this trick!"
Before he finished speaking, he pulled out a kunai with his backhand, and with a swift movement, he launched an attack on the masked man.
Obito remained calm despite his failed attack, letting out a low snort: "Hmph! He only relied on that eye—but that's fine—I was just looking to get that eye back!"
The two figures collided with each other like lightning, producing a muffled thud!
Kakashi swung his kunai straight at his opponent's throat, the attack passing right through his body!
Kakashi's pupils contracted slightly, and he immediately realized it.
The opponent activated that bizarre "hollowing out" ability!
The masked man emanated distorted ripples, making him appear like a ghost, penetrating all physical attacks and virtually invincible.
Kakashi's several attacks all missed, so he could only temporarily create distance.
His mind raced as he calmly observed the other person's movements.
Obito chuckled and with a flick of his right hand, a materialized iron hook chain suddenly lashed out, sweeping towards Kakashi's leg with a gust of wind. The two exchanged blows several times.
Kakashi noticed something amiss. "—Found it!"
He used his own body to probe the opponent's attack and finally caught the flaw in Obito's "Hollowfication" technique.
The opponent must materialize their body the instant their attack hits!
Kakashi deliberately created an opening, standing still while panting heavily, feigning exhaustion from excessive chakra depletion.
As expected, Obito fell for the trap. He snorted coldly, stepped forward, and threw a punch straight at Kakashi's face!
At the critical moment, a fierce glint flashed in Kakashi's eyes. He suddenly activated the Body Flicker Technique to dodge the punch, and at the same time, his right kunai stabbed fiercely towards Obito's waist!
Because Obito was attacking in a materialized form at that moment, he didn't have time to become intangible again to dodge, and he took a solid hit from Kakashi's sneak attack!
"Ugh!"
The masked man groaned, his body flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily onto the stone surface and kicking up a cloud of dust.
He struggled to his knees and stand up, only to find Kakashi already close in, a cold kunai pressed hard against his throat!
"You've already lost! Tell me—what was your purpose in coming to Konoha?!"
At this moment, Kakashi's silver hair was flowing messily across his forehead, and one of his scarlet Sharingan eyes gleamed coldly.
The masked man's body was half-pressed down.
However, when pressed for answers, he gave a defiant sneer: "Hmph, it seems I won't be able to get that eye back this time."
"Fine, I'll consider this a win. But—"
He suddenly raised his voice and shouted sternly, "Unless you tell me how to enter the dream world, you're not leaving here! You're staying here forever!"
Before he could finish speaking, his single pupil suddenly twisted.
Kakashi was shocked, sensing a powerful surge of chakra emanating from the other party!
"not good!"
Kakashi thought to himself and immediately swung his sword at his opponent's vitals, but he was still a step too late.
Suddenly, a vortex-shaped black rift appeared out of thin air around the masked man, and with a whoosh, it swallowed him whole!
Kakashi's attack missed its mark, and he watched helplessly as his subordinate vanished into nothingness.
Deathly silence returned, leaving Kakashi kneeling alone on the cold stone floor, staring blankly at the empty ground below him.
On the edge of Konoha Village.
A ripple suddenly spread through the silent cemetery, a black vortex appeared in mid-air, and then with a "whoosh," Obito appeared out of thin air.
Obito steadied himself, but a dull ache still lingered in his chest.
He furiously raised his hand and touched the spot on his waist where the kunai had pierced him; blood stained his palm.
Fortunately, the blow did not hit any vital organs; it was merely a superficial wound.
Obito took a few deep breaths, and after recovering, he raised his head and slowly turned his gaze to a tombstone not far in front of him.
The night breeze blew, and his cloak fluttered gently.
After a long while, he stared at the name engraved on the cold tombstone, his Adam's apple bobbing. "Lin—what exactly do I have to do to get in?"
He knelt before the tombstone, pounding his fist on the ground, his voice filled with suppressed pain and resentment.
Just then, a strange wriggling sound came from the ground near Obito's feet.
With a soft "rustling" sound, the soil cracked open, and a black and white figure emerged from the ground—it was Jue!
Zetsu's voice rang out: "Obito, how's it going? Did you get your eyes back?"
He habitually showed half of his body, his tone lazy yet tinged with curiosity.
However, he was met with a cold snort in response.
Obito slowly stood up from the ground, his voice behind the mask revealing a hint of fatigue: "No. Kakashi is an elite Jonin after all; he's not that easy to deal with."
Zetsu clicked his tongue dismissively. "Hmph, just a Jonin! Call Kakuzu along, killing him should be easy, right? I'll contact Kakuzu right now!"
After speaking, he was about to retreat back underground.
"No!" Obito's expression changed drastically upon hearing this, and he immediately spoke up to stop him.
Black Zetsu paused, a puzzled look on his face: "Why?"
After a moment of silence, Obito's voice was low and somber: "Kakuzu's ninjutsu is too powerful. What if—it destroys that eye?"
Jue Yizheng then nodded, "Oh, that makes sense. That's right."
After a moment's thought, Zetsu said, "What about Sasori? Let him use his poison to take down Kakashi; that would make things much safer for my eyes!"
Upon hearing this, Obito confirmed it and was speechless for a moment.
Jue nodded: "Perfect timing, Jie is quite free lately, his schedule is very convenient!"
"...That's enough!"
Obito suddenly shouted, interrupting Zetsu's commotion, "No need for all that trouble. It's just Kakashi—let him starve over there for ten days or half a month before we take his eyes."
His tone was extremely cold, and the last word was almost uttered between his teeth.
Without another word, he turned and stepped into the darkness.
Jue and Jue exchanged a glance, a sinister smile spreading across their black and white faces.
His body slowly sank into the ground, leaving only a chilling whisper echoing in the night: "Hehe—that's right, let him live a few more days and keep that Sharingan safe for us!"
In the mysterious and eerie alternate dimension, Kakashi stood alone among the forest-like stone pillars, his expression shifting between anger and uncertainty.
Everything that had just happened was so sudden that he was still not fully calm.
Kakashi took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.
He slowly walked around between the stone pillars, and finally had to accept a cruel reality.
This strange space is completely different from the ninja world. It is surrounded by endless darkness, with no exit in sight!
Looking up, the sky was dark and gloomy, without sun, moon, or stars; the ground beneath one's feet was rough and cold, with giant stone pillars standing tall in all directions, making it impossible to discern directions.
This place seemed to be some other dimension separate from reality, completely isolating him from Konoha!
Kakashi slowly clenched his fists, his heart filled with both anxiety and anger: "Damn Obito, what on earth is he trying to do?!"
He didn't understand why the other party had trapped him here.
If the intention was simply to prevent him from leaking information about the dream, there was no need to go to such lengths, dragging him into such a bizarre space. Could it be that Obito—like in the dream—intends to attack Kurama?
Kakashi gasped: What about Naruto?!
He must find a way to send the information back to Konoha as soon as possible!
As night deepened, the lights in Konoha Village became sparse.
Meanwhile, inside the Hokage Building, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, had yet to get some rest.
The high-level meeting about the "strange dream" that took place during the day had just ended, and the advisors and elders had left.
Hiruzen Sarutobi sat alone behind his desk, his brows furrowed. He slowly looked up at the window; it was already dark.
Logically, Kakashi should have come to report to him much earlier on the follow-up information about the Sand Ninja.
But they haven't seen a soul all day, which is very unusual.
A sense of foreboding rose in Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart.
He tapped his burning pipe against the ashtray and called out in a deep voice, "Someone come here!"
As soon as the words were spoken, a dark figure emerged from the shadows, and an ANBU member knelt on one knee: "Lord Hokage, what are your orders?"
Sarutobi's voice was slightly urgent: "Contact Kakashi immediately and tell him to come see me right away!"
"yes!"
The secret agents received their orders and instantly departed.
Sarutobi was the only one left in the huge office.
He gripped his pipe tightly, pacing back and forth, his mind in turmoil.
Kakashi is a steady and cautious person; he would never disappear without a reason.
Thinking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi became increasingly restless, filled with regret.
Kakashi shouldn't have been sent to investigate the Kazekage!
Soon after, hurried footsteps came from outside the door.
"Report!"
The ANBU member who had entered earlier pushed open the door, knelt on one knee, and looked up, saying, "Lord Hokage, Kakashi Hatake has gone missing!"
"What?!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes widened suddenly, and he abruptly stood up from his chair. "Disappeared?!"
He asked incredulously, "When did this happen?!"
The ANBU member lowered his head in shame: "The last time anyone saw Kakashi was this morning. When I went to deliver the message, I found he was nowhere to be found, only some scattered leaves and remnants of chakra—we have been searching the entire area, but haven't found any trace of him yet."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's face turned ashen upon hearing this, his brow furrowed with a dark cloud: "Immediately send more men to search! We must find Kakashi as soon as possible!"
"Yes!" The secret agents accepted the order and disappeared into the night once again.
A deep silence fell over the spacious Hokage's office.
Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned deeply, slowly sat back in his chair, and exhaled a heavy breath: "Kakashi, please, please don't let anything happen to you—"