Spending Lavishly

Kamui Dimension.

The massive Zero-Tails appeared atop a stone platform.

The Zero-Tails, which had been twitching restlessly, suddenly went still. Even its entire body began to tremble.

Because on a platform not far from it stood the enormous Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.

The energy contained within the Zero-Tails made the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path stir with anticipation.

The Demonic Statue of the Outer Path's sealed eyes seemed to crack open a sliver.

At that moment, Obito entered the Kamui Dimension from outside.

Seeing the Zero-Tails trembling in terror,

he did not hesitate for even a moment. He directly controlled the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path to open its enormous mouth, using its sole remaining arm to scoop up the Zero-Tails.

It stuffed the creature, cocoon and all, directly into its mouth.

The massive Zero-Tails let out a dull, mournful cry before vanishing into the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path's mouth.

A vast surge of energy churned. From the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path's severed arm, a thin wooden stump began to grow, like a tree sprouting new branches.

Then more woody material coiled around it.

A gigantic arm slowly took shape, and the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path let out a roar.

A tremendous shockwave rippled through the Kamui Dimension.

Obito had to use Susanoo just to keep his footing.

Seeing that the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path had completely returned to its original state, he was overjoyed.

After devouring the Zero-Tails, the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path seemed to have done more than merely recover from its injuries.

A black aura began to surge from its body.

Obito's gaze sharpened as he cautiously began communicating with the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path through the Rinnegan.

He had already