Life is Unpredictable

It's been two days, and that's enough rest. I'll slowly resume updating and try to make up for lost time these past few days.

Likewise, to all of you from all corners of the world, please take good care of yourselves.

"Josuke, do you know what I respect most about the younger generation?"

Obito's intangibility ended, and he returned to the Kamui dimension.

"I admit, you are indeed very strong, but!"

Beneath his mask, Obito's Mangekyo Sharingan emitted a dazzling red light.

"To contend with the gods for the sun and moon, you... are still a bit short."

Obito shook his head and formed hand seals.

"Fire Style: Violent Whirlwind Dance!"

Obito's mouth spewed out rapidly spinning flames, continuously expanding and rotating. Their target was Josuke!

High-temperature air currents surged, and the surrounding air seemed to be sucked dry.

"Water Style: Grand Waterfall Technique!"

Josuke formed hand seals for Water Style to counter Obito. So far, Josuke found that the Ninjutsu he used the most was Water Style.

Could it be that he was truly the reincarnation of the Second Hokage?

Although Josuke's Fire Style and other Ninjutsu were also very good, Josuke felt a deeper bond with Water Style.

Whether it was using Water Dragon Bullet or the current Grand Waterfall.

In the depths of his soul, Josuke felt a connection, giving him a hidden boost.

Strange thought, Josuke shook his head. Fighting Obito was the priority right now.

Violent Whirlwind Dance and Grand Waterfall clashed fiercely, the resulting steam filling the entire Kamui dimension.

Obito smiled.

"Wood Style: Deep Forest Emergence!"

Obito used Deep Forest Emergence again, but this time its power was not as great as the last time.

Why was that?

Did Obito run out of Chakra?

A joke, he was half plant-like, would he be intangible?

Unlike himself, only part of his body was transplanted. Although it was a lot, he wasn't lacking.

But compared to Obito, he was still a bit short. Fortunately, Josuke was using improved cells.

Obito's Deep Forest Emergence attacked Josuke, who leaped to dodge Obito's assault.

From a distance, Obito's masked face held a playful smile as he waved his hand at his own half-body.

He disappeared again.

The branches of Deep Forest Emergence intertwined, and branches of various sizes surged towards Josuke, who was constantly attacking.

Josuke also wanted to directly activate Susanoo to show off, but not now. He still had to play the subordinate role.

Do you think your Mangekyo Sharingan makes you invincible? Do you think having Hashirama Cells makes you invincible?

What's the use of being so weak that you can't even defeat Killer B?

If his eyes could not achieve eternal light, then Josuke hoped that when his eyes went blind.

He would be on the battlefield fighting Madara of the Six Paths.

Deep Forest Emergence ended quickly. Standing at the highest point, Josuke looked down upon the Kamui dimension.

Where was Obito?

He had escaped again. As expected of "Tsuchi Paopao" (Earth Runner).

Behind Josuke, space twisted again, and Obito's figure reappeared, swinging a scythe at Josuke.

"Clang!"

Josuke blocked with the Kusanagi Sword and, with lightning speed, launched a counterattack.

Obito could only use Kamui to play the sneaky attacker.

"You react very quickly. I'm getting more and more interested in you."

With that, he swung another scythe at Josuke.

Josuke turned, threw the sword behind his back, then caught it in front, blocking Obito.

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"Does Uchiha Madara only know how to use those sneak attack tricks?"

Josuke's eyes were sharp, staring intently at Obito.

Obito let out a loud laugh.

"On the battlefield, there are only winners, no losers. Anyone who steps onto the battlefield cares about surprise attacks?"

Obito put away his two scythes and put a little distance between himself and Josuke.

"Remember! Ninjutsu is a killing technique. If you don't kill me today, I'll kill you!"

It was clear Obito didn't want to fight anymore. This spar wasn't meant to be a fight to the death with Josuke.

Instead, it was an attempt to recruit Josuke.

Although Josuke had defended against everything, Obito hadn't used any of his trump cards.

Similarly, Josuke hadn't used his full strength either.

Obito could probably activate Susanoo, but Josuke, having used Susanoo before, knew that overusing it would blind him.

Even with the boost from Hashirama Cells, it wouldn't help. Josuke was certain of one thing.

Using Kamui too many times would also blind him.

However, the consumption of ocular power was definitely less than Amaterasu or Susanoo.

Coupled with the boost from Hashirama Cells.

The consumed ocular power had been reduced to the lowest possible point.

Josuke himself had also received Hashirama Cells, so he knew just how good they were.

Josuke took a deep breath and put away the Kusanagi Sword.

"Speak. What do you want me to do?"

Obito was giving him face, so naturally, he would return the favor.

Besides, the ninja world wasn't just about fighting; it was about relationships!

Seeing how understanding Josuke was.

Obito saved himself some further explanations.

"Have you heard of Akatsuki?"

Josuke nodded. He knew more than just that the deaths of two Akatsuki Organization members were related to him.

"Mm, I know."

"So? What do you want me to do?"

Obito patted his shoulder.

"I want you to join the Akatsuki Organization and become my inside man."

Josuke struggled to suppress his laughter.

You think I don't know you joined the Akatsuki under the alias Tobi?

And you want me to be your inside man? You're truly wicked, Obito.

Josuke pretended not to know and shook his head.

"I refuse."

Obito looked somewhat surprised.

"Why? Give me a reason."

"Why? I admit I'm a rogue ninja, but I have a leader now. Orochimaru treats me well.

I have no reason to betray him. Besides, why should I trust a stranger whose origins are unknown?

Just because you said you are Madara Uchiha?

If I said I was Tobirama Senju, would you believe me too?"

Josuke's words caused Obito to fall silent for a moment, then he burst into laughter.

His laughter was loud, echoing throughout the Kamui dimension.

"What are you laughing at?"

Josuke said, annoyed.

Obito shook his head and patted Josuke's shoulder.

"Have you heard of the Rinnegan?"

Who hasn't heard of the Rinnegan? Josuke thought, but he pretended ignorance.

"What is the Rinnegan?"

Obito adopted the demeanor of an elder lecturing a junior.

"Let me put it this way: the eyes of the Sage of Six Paths were the Rinnegan, a symbol of divinity.

And I, like the Sage of Six Paths, possess the Rinnegan. However, for certain reasons.

My Rinnegan was stolen by the leader of the Akatsuki Organization."

So... I need your power to be an inside man in the Akatsuki Organization.

So, do you understand now?"

"What do you mean 'yours'? You're just a secondhand dealer. You used Madara's eyes. Haven't you read the original story?"

But he could only pretend to know nothing, putting on a shocked expression and saying, "What? That's impossible!"

Obito stopped talking to Josuke and aimed his Mangekyo at him, using it.

The space around Josuke distorted. Obito used Kamui to send Josuke out of the Kamui dimension.

"Think it over carefully. We'll meet again soon, and I hope to hear your answer then..."