Naruto: The Abstract Strategist of the Akatsuki

Chapter 448 The True God's Might Cannot Hide Tears

"Real investment? Investment in what?"

Another extra, Fu, spoke up.

"Think about it, with Madara Uchiha's complete dedication, how long did it take for his strength to undergo such a dramatic transformation? Compared to his situation in Konoha and within the Uchiha clan, isn't it a world of difference?"

"However, he overlooked one point: there is no such thing as a free lunch in the world. Madara Uchiha has put so much effort into him, so what he wants and gains must be even more."

Offering unsolicited favors only invites theft.

Konoha, Minato-sensei, and the Uchiha clan may not seem to care about him as much as Madara Uchiha, but that's because everyone sees him as a normal person, not as a tool.

Unfortunately, he didn't understand.

Lin sighed deeply.

"So what do we do now?"

Hanabi continued reciting her lines.

Aside from Lin, the others' task was basically to be curious and keep asking questions to elicit Lin's answers.

"Originally, Amegakure intended to have Ryuzetsu, a ninja who was originally from Kusagakure, learn the Fire Release ninjutsu used by Hozuki Castle to imprison prisoners, Fire Release: Heavenly Prison, and have it engraved on his body."

This is to prevent him from using his kaleidoscope abilities to escape or launch an attack after waking up.

Lin continued speaking.

"Originally? So, it's useless now?"

Fu was curious.

"Yes, it was my suggestion not to use the Fire Release: Heavenly Prison."

Lin nodded.

At this moment, Obito Uchiha, who was lying in the room with his mouth open and eyes closed, was touched.

Unexpectedly, even at a time like this, Lin was still thinking of him. It's truly...

"He examined his body and found that most of his body was composed of Hashirama cells and White Zetsu, so his pain perception was much weaker than that of ordinary people."

Fire Release: Heavenly Prison might not be able to effectively restrain him, and he might escape despite the burning effect of the fire.

Now, the Sunagakure Scorch Release user, Pakura, has improved this technique, replacing Fire Release with Scorch Release.

It's no longer just a simple chakra blockade in the Heavenly Prison; it directly triggers the Scorching Release, burning and evaporating everything from the inside out, from the chakra meridians to the muscles and the skin.

The only drawback of this technique is that it is more troublesome to use than the Heavenly Prison, requiring a large number of seals and repeated releases.

It can only be used on someone like him who is in a coma.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Obito, who was inside the room, was stunned. He even unconsciously opened his eyes and forgot to continue pretending to be unconscious.

"So brutal? But wasn't he your former teammate?"

Fireworks continued to ask questions.

"Yes, Obito, Kakashi, we used to be teammates, but it is precisely because we were teammates that we have to be responsible for what the other does."

He has caused so much destruction to the ninja world, I can't let him continue like this.

Kakashi and I have the right, and the obligation, to stop him.

Any leniency towards him is tantamount to leniency towards oneself.

"..."

After hearing Rin's explanation, Obito sighed inwardly.

Lin is still so kind.

Her love was not a narrow love, but a love for the entire ninja world. She had no desire for personal feelings, only a desire for peace and a better future.

That's why he's going to activate Infinite Tsukuyomi—to fulfill Rin's dream!

"His injuries are all healed. I treated him personally, and a follow-up examination yesterday confirmed it."

Call someone over later to observe when he wakes up. Remember to tell him immediately that we should give him another chance regarding the Scorching Heavenly Prison on his body.

Well, this opportunity wasn't something Kakashi and I fought for; we weren't qualified.

This opportunity was given to him by the very victims he killed.

As Lin spoke, she walked outside.

"Victims? I didn't expect these victims to be so magnanimous, to have let go of their life-or-death feud so easily?"

Hanabi followed, asking curiously.

"It's hard to say, but whatever those victims want to do is not too much, because they have already lost the most precious thing - life."

Life is the most precious thing in the world, not love. You young people must remember this.

The voices of the group gradually faded into the distance. Rin's final lecture to Hanabi and the others was essentially addressed to Obito.

When Yurin said those words, it was indeed easy for Obito to be moved.

But the problem is that Obito is now completely preoccupied with something else.

Has Lin been treating him these past few days?

They also checked and confirmed the extent of injuries all over the body.

It has been determined how many Hashirama cells and White Zetsu body he possesses.

Wouldn't that mean...?

Obito's back was covered in cold sweat, and his hands and feet were ice-cold.

What is the ultimate insult?

It doesn't mean being hung up like a roast duck, humiliated by gay men for a month, or having your penis squeezed with pliers until it bursts.

Instead, he was witnessed by the woman he loved.

Similarly, Obito only had half a body left, but he didn't care at all.

He can endure pain and loneliness, whether it is physical pain or mental stress.

This is the only one.

Lin saw it with her own eyes; he was no longer a complete man.

Even if this "already" is actually a fact that happened more than a decade ago.

But for Obito...

He could ignore this pain until Lin found out.

drop.

Obito rolled over, and a tear of despair slid down his cheek.

This time, even the mighty god could not hide his tears.

Since the night of the destruction of Lin, he has never shed a single tear.

Even today, it breaks my heart once again.

The reason was simple: he could still reunite with Lin in his imagination.

But now, even in his dreams, he subconsciously connects the events of today to his dreams.

Oh no, to be precise, it happened yesterday.

He no longer even has the right to fantasize.

In the monitoring room.

Bai Mo watched as Obito's data on the screen twitched wildly, and the corners of his mouth twitched involuntarily as well.

This is the plan that Bai Mo mentioned before, after many modifications. It's practically forcing Obito to go through the Infinite Tsukuyomi.

This leaves him absolutely no hope or glimmer of a chance.

But overall, it was actually a lucky accident.

While it may not necessarily redeem Obito from his deepest grievances, it will certainly stop him from continuing down this path.

Why?

It seems that after experiencing this pain, Obito will firmly believe that Rin in the real world is fake, and he must create a new Rin in a new world, as well as a more sophisticated version of himself in a new world.

But actually?

Obito's will was not as firm as he had imagined.

He can fool anyone, but he can't fool himself.

Even if he overcomes all difficulties and becomes the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki, he will eventually be devoured by the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki's berserk consciousness.

Because this time, Lin was no longer there to save him.

When he was torn apart by the Ten-Tails' consciousness, all he could think about was that Rin now knew he had no class, which caused him to completely break down.