NIP Chapter 210 Age Spots: You're so young, and you already want to dance?
Chapter 210 Age Spots: You're so young, and you already want to dance?
Chapter 210 Age Spots: You're so young, and you already want to dance?
on the screen.
A lithe figure darted swiftly through the dim forest.
Obito moved like a rabbit, rushing towards the direction he remembered.
He lightly leaped into the air with his toes, landing on a tree branch in front of him with such speed that he almost left a trail of afterimages.
All I could hear was the whistling wind and the rustling of leaves.
After running a distance, he stepped on a tree trunk with a shovel of soil, his body rising taller, and with a few leaps, he reached the top of a towering tree, raising his hand to shield his forehead and gaze into the distance.
In the morning light, the outlines of the distant mountains are clearly visible, making it easy to determine the direction.
Obito quickly determined the location of his destination.
After confirming the direction, he breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but mutter under his breath, "It's so inconvenient without Kamui!"
He was quite depressed.
If he could use divine power, why would he need to travel all this way on foot? With divine power activated, he could go wherever he wanted.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but chuckle, shook his head, and shook off the jumble of emotions from his mind.
After catching his breath, Obito leaped again, launching himself out of the canopy of the giant tree.
He moved swiftly between the trees like a fleeting shadow.
Countless tree shadows receded beneath my feet, and the surrounding scenery flashed by.
Unbeknownst to them, the trees gradually thinned out.
Soon, a familiar hilltop appeared in the distance.
Obito's pupils contracted slightly: We've arrived!
He stood still for a moment, and after confirming that everything was correct, he bent his knees and jumped down.
After landing, Obito paused briefly to determine the direction of the entrance at the foot of the mountain, and then strode towards the mountainside with great speed.
A dark hole could be vaguely seen there.
A cave hidden in the mountainside stands quietly not far away, half-hidden by ancient trees and vines with intertwined roots.
Obito gazed at the familiar cave entrance before him, took a deep breath, and his expression became complex.
Once upon a time, this cave held great significance for him, and now, stepping into it again, he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions.
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Uchiha Obito have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
in the audience.
Everyone present stared wide-eyed.
Jiraiya stared at the cave that appeared on the screen and exclaimed, "Isn't this the same place I found in the Land of Grass last time?"
[Ding! Jiraiya's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +400!]
Kakashi, standing nearby, also looked surprised upon hearing this. "That underground base we discovered in the Land of Grass last time?"
[Ding! Kakashi Hatake's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
He turned to look at Jiraiya: "Is this the place?!"
Jiraiya nodded solemnly: "That's right, this is the place."
Kakashi looked at the screen again; the outline of the mountain was all too familiar to him!
It was in this very place that Obito met with an accident and was buried in a cave by a boulder.
At the end of his life, Obito entrusted his Sharingan to him.
Those were painful memories he could never forget in his life!
In an instant, scenes from the past flashed through Kakashi's mind, causing him to freeze in place, his breath catching in his throat.
Meanwhile, Black Zetsu, who had been hiding in the shadows and silently watching the screen, couldn't help but show his shock at this moment.
"This is a ghost—"
The others present didn't know where they were, but he knew very well.
Isn't this the place where Madara Uchiha hid back then?
Obito actually came directly to Madara Uchiha?
What does he want to do?
Black Zetsu grew increasingly alarmed: Could this bizarre dream have been conjured up even by the long-dead Uchiha Madara?
He felt things were developing in an unexpected direction.
on the screen.
In front of the cave, Dai Tu paused for a moment, not daring to rush in.
He took a deep breath, his eyes flickering with hesitation at the dim cave entrance.
He was very clear about the kind of existence he was about to face.
All the signs that had occurred before indicated that Madara Uchiha had been secretly watching him all along.
During this time, Obito also racked his brains to collect any clues about Uchiha Madara.
Unfortunately, he lacked talent in intelligence gathering, especially without using White Zetsu.
Even after he searched diligently for a long time, he still found nothing.
However, Obito was not anxious.
In his view, no matter what kind of scheme Madara Uchiha had set up behind the scenes, his ultimate goal was nothing more than to use him to complete the so-called "Infinite Tsukuyomi" plan.
Given this, even if he appeared before the other party beforehand, Madara Uchiha probably wouldn't kill him.
Moreover, his investigative methods are limited, but there's always Kakashi.
Yes, Obito certainly hadn't forgotten about the audience seats.
Moreover, Obito came here with the intention of having Kakashi help him investigate.
Kakashi is definitely watching all of this from the audience right now.
Compared to him, Kakashi is better at intelligence analysis, and many things can be left to him to investigate.
Obito smiled inwardly; he had delivered so many clues to Kakashi.
Kakashi will definitely be able to find something out of this.
Obito had confidence in Kakashi.
With this in mind, Obito composed himself and no longer hesitated.
He exhaled a breath of stale air, then strode into the cave.
The cave was dark and gloomy, as if an invisible chill was emanating from all directions.
Obito slowed his pace, reached out to hold onto the stone wall, and carefully felt his way forward.
He knew the terrain here like the back of his hand.
After all, after Madara Uchiha died, he and Zetsu hid here for a long time.
Using the dim light of a few oil lamps sparsely hanging on the stone wall, Dai Tu walked familiarly into the depths of the underground passage.
Footsteps echoed through the narrow passageway, each step sounding exceptionally clear.
He hurried down the downward passage, his footsteps echoing rhythmically on the steep stone steps.
In the silent cave, only Obito's own breathing and footsteps could be heard, making the atmosphere even more profound and unfathomable.
A few minutes later, a faint yellow light appeared at the end of the passage.
Obito's spirits lifted, and his speed increased slightly.
As he stepped down the last stone step, a massive stone gate suddenly appeared before him.
The stone gate was over two zhang high and very wide. Its surface was covered with the marks of time and sealing patterns, making it look heavy and solid, like an ancient beast lying still in the middle of the road.
Obito stepped forward, placed his palms against the cold, rough stone door, gritted his teeth, and pushed hard.
However, the stone gate remained completely still, without even making a sound.
Obito's forehead veins bulged, he grunted, and once again gathered all his strength to try to push the door open, but it remained unmoved.
It seemed to be mocking the boy's overestimation of his abilities.
Obito exhaled, a sense of foreboding creeping into his heart.
This heavy stone gate was naturally insignificant to him in reality.
With his adult strength, he could easily shatter it in an instant.
However, he is still just a teenager who has not fully grown up, and his chakra and power are far from what they were at their peak.
It was indeed a bit of a stretch to push open the stone door with the brute force of this young body.
Obito took half a step back, stood still in deep thought, his brows furrowing involuntarily.
If Kakashi were here, he might be able to find a way using Earth Release, but he doesn't know that kind of ninjutsu.
For a moment, Obito was troubled. Before he could come up with a better solution, the ground beneath his feet suddenly trembled slightly during that brief moment of hesitation.
"Boom—"
The roar of machinery suddenly broke the silence of the underground.
The massive stone gate before them was slowly trembling, and dust rose from the tightly closed cracks.
The heavy stone door began to slide on its own!
Accompanied by a harsh scraping sound, a crack slowly appeared in the center of the stone door.
Dim light poured out through the gaps, casting a play of light and shadow on Obito's slightly distorted face.
Obito was slightly startled, but quickly regained his composure, realizing, "I've been discovered!"
Clearly, Madara Uchiha had sensed his arrival and thus activated the mechanism to open the stone door.
The thought only flashed through his mind for a moment, but Obito's face remained calm and composed, without revealing the slightest unusual expression.
As the stone door opened, a wave of stale, musty air rushed out, carrying with it a musty and fishy smell.
Obito frowned slightly, then stepped inside.
Behind the door was a vast, empty underground hall.
The dim torches were scattered on the surrounding stone walls, casting the entire hall in a flickering light.
The dome towered high, dark and hidden from view, as if one had entered the belly of some kind of underground behemoth.
At the far end of the hall, a stone chair stands quietly.
An old figure sat on the stone chair.
He was an old man with white hair and a hunched back. He was covered by a tattered, yellowed cloak, revealing only his withered, pale head and hands.
Upon hearing the sound of the stone door opening, the old man had already turned his gaze to the entrance, and was now calmly observing Obito.
The flickering candlelight cast shadows on his face, outlining deep wrinkles and a sharply defined, angular face.
Although the old man was withered and weak, a glint of human shrewdness shone in his cloudy eyes, like a sleeping beast awakening, inspiring fear in all who beheld him.
Not far behind the old man, a huge black shadow loomed.
The shadow almost reached the ceiling of the hall, and its shape was vaguely discernible as the outline of a ferocious colossus.
Nine pillar-like protrusions stand like a spine, covered with incantations, while two enormous fists sit in a bizarre posture, pounding the ground.
The entire stone statue seemed to be hidden in the darkness, as if it were alive, revealing only a vague and terrifying outline.
At this moment, the enormous creature stood like a ghost behind the old man, adding a touch of eeriness and shock to the entire scene.
in the audience.
The four people in front of the screen were dumbfounded, as if they were completely stunned by what they saw.
Kakashi was deeply shocked, his previously suppressed emotions finally overwhelmed: "That white-haired old man sitting on the stone bench—is he the mastermind?"
[Ding! Kakashi Hatake's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +300!]
He understood almost instantly.
The mysterious old man in front of us is most likely the mastermind behind leading Obito into the abyss of darkness!
The culprit who led Obito astray and caused countless tragedies actually exists, and is right in front of them right now!
Thinking of this, Kakashi felt a surge of suppressed anger and indescribable complex emotions welling up in his chest.
He stared intently at the old man on the screen, who resembled a withered, malevolent ghost, his jaw clenching slightly.
However, what remains more of a question is: what exactly does Obito want from him?
Does Obito want to reenact the Nine-Tails' rampage in his dream?
As soon as the thought crossed his mind, he realized it was absurd and quickly shook his head in denial, saying, "No, there's no reason for it to go that far—"
Nagato was equally stunned, his mind reeling.
[Ding! Nagato's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
Although he didn't recognize the white-haired old man, he was all too familiar with the huge black shadow behind him!
The Demonic Statue of the Heretic!
Why is the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path here?
Nagato murmured to himself, his eyes fixed on the silhouette of the colossus in the darkness of the screen.
According to his understanding, it is impossible to summon the Gedo Mazo without the Rinnegan!
Why would it appear underground in the Land of Grass?!
Nagato was filled with doubts and couldn't figure out the key to it. He only felt a chill creep up his spine.
Black Zetsu was struck dumb, frozen in place, unable to recover for a long time.
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Black Zetsu have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
He originally thought the appearance of this cave was strange enough, but he never expected that something even more outrageous was yet to come.
Madara Uchiha has been dead for so many years, yet he can still "reappear" in this dream?
Upon seeing that all-too-familiar figure on the stone bench, Black Zetsu felt a surge of shock and disbelief, unsure whether to feel fear or relief.
This dream was so eerie!
Black Zetsu gritted his teeth, forcing himself to calm down and rethink the current situation.
"Why did Obito come looking for Madara Uchiha?" Black Zetsu's expression was uncertain, and he was extremely anxious.
He couldn't help but recall the question Obito had asked him during the day.
A question about power.
Black Zetsu's pupils contracted slightly: Could it be that Obito really wanted to become stronger?!
In order to better implement the "Eye of the Moon Project"?
Therefore, he resolved to draw strength and experience from Ban.
is it possible?
on the screen.
The atmosphere in the spacious hall suddenly became stagnant.
Madara Uchiha sat silently on the stone chair, his cloudy yet sharp eyes scrutinizing Obito for a long time.
He then spoke slowly, his voice hoarse and low: "Kid—looking at your eyes, you're also from the Uchiha clan?"
"You shouldn't have come here. This place is the crack between reality and that world!"
Ban's words echoed in the empty hall, each word trailing off with a long, drawn-out tone.
He sounded like a senile old man who didn't know the ways of the world and didn't recognize the person in front of him at all.
But Obito sneered inwardly upon hearing this, secretly curling his lip in disdain: Still pretending!
Madara Uchiha, that old guy, has been monitoring me for years through various means, yet he pretends to be acting like we're meeting for the first time. Does he really think I'm a three-year-old?
You're kidding me!
Obito's face remained calm.
He blinked, suppressing the mockery in his heart, and without beating around the bush with Madara, he spoke directly in a firm voice: "Uchiha Madara!"
I know you've been watching me for a long time. This time, I've come to see you!
The atmosphere in the hall changed instantly upon hearing this.
Madara Uchiha!
That's a name that only exists in dusty history and legends.
However, at this moment, this name was uttered from the mouth of a young boy.
Upon hearing this, Madara Uchiha, who was sitting on the stone chair, narrowed his pupils almost imperceptibly, and a change in expression finally appeared on his previously indifferent face.
Clearly, Ban never expected that this greenhorn would expose his identity right away!
After a brief moment of surprise, Madara's gaze suddenly darkened, and his aura seemed to falter almost imperceptibly.
A chilling silence permeated the space between the two of them.
Banwu stopped speaking and stared intently at Obito, who stood calmly before him. His deep eyes were sharp and menacing, as if he wanted to see right through Obito.
Being locked onto by such a terrifying gaze would probably make an ordinary person tremble with fear and break out in a cold sweat.
But Obito stood straight, showing no sign of backing down.
He straightened his back, meeting the piercing gaze with unwavering composure, feeling no fear whatsoever: "Since I'm already here! What's there to be afraid of?"
Obito secretly cheered himself up, revealing a slightly provocative smile.
The two sides were deadlocked for a moment.
In the end, it was Obito who broke the silence first.
Obito stared intently at Madara, saying each word clearly, "I know your plan! I know why you've set your sights on me, so I'm here!"
These words struck like a thunderclap once again!
Madara Uchiha's pupils dilated sharply upon hearing this, his arrogant and disdainful expression instantly freezing, a rare look of confusion and bewilderment flashing in his eyes: "What?!"
Madara stared intently at Obito, his voice laced with an incredulous, chilling rage. "You arrogant brat, how dare you claim to know my ambitions and my capabilities!"
He laughed, his face full of disdain and mockery, as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world.
Obito's lips curled up slightly upon seeing this.
He caught a fleeting glimpse of something unusual in Ban's eyes, and knew that his words had successfully stirred the other's emotions.
Without further ado, he decisively uttered four words: "Infinite Tsukuyomi!"
Upon hearing this, Madara Uchiha's cold smile vanished abruptly!
The old man, who had been so arrogant just moments before, suddenly widened his eyes and froze as if he had been frozen in place.
In the dim firelight, a look of disbelief, confusion, and shock suddenly appeared deep in Ban's pupils: "You—you really knew?!"
A storm raged in Ban's heart.
How did Obito know that?
This makes absolutely no sense!
Madara stared intently at Obito's confident and composed expression, his emotions beginning to waver.
The silence lingered in the air, and the old man's chest rose and fell slightly, revealing that his heart was far from at peace.
After a long while, Madara Uchiha suddenly looked up at the sky and let out a low, maniacal laugh.
"Heh—hehe—hahaha!"
The laughter grew louder and louder, echoing throughout the empty hall.
After laughing, Madara Uchiha lowered his head and stared at Obito again, a satisfied smile appearing on his face: "Good! Good!"
good!"
He said three times in quick succession, his aged, hoarse voice revealing an unspoken excitement, "It seems I underestimated you, Uchiha Obito!"
Madara slowly nodded, a strange light flashing in his eyes. "It seems you're hiding some secrets that even I don't know! Very good, excellent!"
Obito stared directly at Madara Uchiha without flinching.
He took a deep breath, his chest rising and falling slightly with his heartbeat.
Under those cold, piercing gazes, Obito felt his blood rush through his veins.
He knew that the most crucial moment had arrived.
Obito suddenly raised his head, facing Madara Uchiha directly, and said in a deep voice:
"Uchiha Madara! I need you—to help me train!"