The Power of Love

Mount Myōboku.

Bored, Shinki has retired early and is now hoeing and planting vegetables in his garden.

After working for a short while, he wiped his forehead, looking exhausted. "I'm exhausted... Vegetables really are better when you grow them yourself, they taste much better."

The Gamakichi, said speechlessly, "What are you tired about? You haven't even broken a sweat! ┐(´-`)┌"

"And why didn't you continue blacksmithing and started growing vegetables instead?"

Shinki: "I can't afford to be mentally exhausted. Besides, the iron is already forged."

Gamakichi changed the subject, then asked, "You really don't plan to get involved in those Shinobi World affairs anymore? That Naruto can't handle it..."

Shinki said confidently, "It's okay, Naruto is very strong now too."

As he spoke, Shinki's expression turned thoughtful. "And I always felt that there was a hidden power within him and Sasuke... You wouldn't know how strong he was until you pushed him..."

Gamakichi nodded. "Okay. ¯_(ツ)_/¯"

Meanwhile, on the battlefield.

Ino, a medical-nin, is currently treating Naruto.

At this point, the wound on Naruto's chest from the knife stab had mostly healed.

Next to Naruto.

Sasuke was in much better condition than Naruto. Although he was also covered in wounds, none of them were fatal, but he still showed no signs of waking up...

Sakura, standing nearby, asked, "Naruto 'Chakra is exhausted, and he's seriously injured, so it's normal for him to be unconscious for a while."

"But Sasuke's injuries are almost fully healed, so why is there still no sign of him waking up...?"

"I don't know. The Sharingan used by the Uchiha Clan consumes mental energy, so they probably need to rest?" Ino said uncertainly.

After speaking, her gaze swept across the battlefield...

Most of the Allied Shinobi Forces are now bound by the God Tree, and the rest are still desperately fighting against the Impure World Reincarnation Ninja and White Zetsu...

This was already bad enough, but then Madara Uchiha was resurrected and became the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki...

"After Shinki left, he withdrew all his Chakra. Now the medical-nin are also almost out of Chakra. If this continues, we won't even need Madara to intervene..." Sakura's expression was grave.

"Shinki shouldn't have participated in the war in the first place. We can't rely on him to solve everything..." Ino said with a bitter smile.

Meanwhile, after Might Guy reunited with Kakashi recounted the series of events that had just occurred to Might Guy...

Kai: "Understood, so now we need to defeat that... what was his name again... Kakigaki Madara? (ŐдŐ๑)"

Kakashi was speechless. "Madara Uchiha..."

Kai nodded. "Yes, yes, that's him! (눈‸눈)"

"Right now, Madara and Rin are both in Kamui's alternate Alternate Dimension. We need to find a way to enter that Alternate Dimension first," Kakashi continued, then looked at Black Zetsu not far away.

His Sharingan was gouged out, but Obito still had one!

But how can we get Obito, who's being controlled by Black Zetsu, to use Kamui...?

You can't just snatch his right eye and put it in your own left eye socket, can you? =_=

Compared to Kakashi's silent planning, Might Guy was much more direct. After understanding the current situation, he directly shouted at Obito, "Obito!! Your Rin is trapped in the Kamui Dimension!!"

Upon hearing Obito, Obito's body trembled instantly!

Then, he let out a wild roar, "Ugh!!"

"Lin!!"

Soon, Obito's face, which had been shrouded in Black Zetsu, gradually revealed its true form! He had temporarily suppressed Black Zetsu with his own willpower!!

Kakashi: (๑ʘ̅ д ʘ̅๑)!!

Is this... the power of love?!

I have to admit, Obito really cared about Rin more than I did!

❛‿˂̵✧ Kai, standing to the side, flashed his signature smile, as if to say to Kakashi, "See, my intelligence is no less than yours!"

"Kakashi, I have temporarily regained control of your bodies... I'm sending you into the Kamui Dimension now..." Obito's expression was extremely distorted, but he still managed to say it.

Kai asked, "Why don't we just release Lin directly? (꒪⌓꒪)"

"Are you stupid? Madara can use Kamui with that eye too. Rin is out, he'll definitely follow."

Obito nodded. "Confining Madara within the Kamui Dimension will minimize casualties."

Just as Obito was about to use his Dōjutsu to send Kakashi and Guy into Alternate Dimension, the Hokage arrived!

The Second looked at Obito with a hint of appreciation in his eyes. "Well said. ^_^"

"Although you took a detour, it's good that you turned back in time."

"Send me into your Alternate Dimension too."

Fourth: "And me!"

"Obito, I wasn't able to get there in time to save Lin last time, but I promise I won't be late this time!"

Obito's eyes flickered, and he pursed his lips. "Sensei..."

Kakashi: "Alright, alright, Rin is struggling inside, now's not the time to chat..."

Obito nodded. "I'll send you in now... Just so you know, Black Zetsu is still fighting me for control of this body. I'll try my best to release you before then, but be prepared you might not make it out..."

Everyone nodded. "Let's begin!! Ծ‸ Ծ "

"Whoosh--!"

A spatial vortex appeared, enveloping everyone!

The scene before them shifted, and when they opened their eyes again, they found themselves in a dimly lit Alternate Dimension!

Kakashi: "How come there's so much... glug glug glug... water..."

Kai: "Gurgle gurgle... How should I know..."

They were teleported in underwater, and no one had time to control their Chakra and stand on the surface!

Second: "..."

He had a lifetime of illustrious reputation, but unexpectedly, he ended up fighting alongside these clueless idiots against Madara!

Then, the Second leader formed hand seals. "Earth Release: Earth Release: Earthquake Core!"

"Whoosh--"

A massive earthen platform rose from underwater and quickly surfaced, providing a place for everyone to stand!

And just after the Second Hokage's earthen platform rose up.

"Whoosh!"

On the other side, another one rose up!

The Second Hokage stood on the platform, looking admiringly at Hiruzen, who was standing on another platform. "Monkey, you've grown a lot over the years. (•̀⌄•́)"

Third Hokage:...

It's quite amazing that even though he's in his seventies or eighties, the Second Hokage still praises him like a child.

He not only didn't object, but also happily replied, "You flatter me, Second. (▿▿)"

Soon, everyone stood on the platform and looked out over the entire Alternate Dimension.

The Second Hokage inserted his fingers into the water, releasing his Chakra, and began to sense the movements throughout the entire body of water.

His expression changed quickly!

"This person's Water Release is even stronger than mine. (´°Δ°`)"

Third: ◝₍ᴑ̑ДO͝₎◞

Others might not understand the concept of "Second," but he did!

If the First conquered the world with Wood Release, then the Second's forte was Water Release!

His mastery of Water Release even surpasses that of Kirigakure specializing in Water Release!

A water- Water Release even stronger than the Second Hokage's...

The Third Hokage speculated, "Could this Water Release technique have been used by Madara?"