Divine Tree People of the Engraved Tsukuyomi World

"Stop!"

Obito finally could not hold himself back.

He was about to merge with the God Tree, become an existence surpassing the Sage of Six Paths, wield the Heavenly Spear to create and destroy worlds, and activate the Infinite Tsukuyomi. His resolve absolutely could not crumble now.

"Hmph, Obito, you're still too young. Do you really think your little act can deceive me?"

Madara sneered.

Sure enough, trusting in Heaven's Will made it easy to see through falsehoods.

"No, Madara, you're mistaken."

"Oh? Are you still stubbornly trying to deny it, Obito?"

The corner of Madara's mouth lifted as he folded his arms, ready to see how Obito would defend himself.

"Defend myself? Madara, look closely. I am going to become a second Sage of Six Paths. My heart is already as broad as the sea, and I love every person in this world equally.

"This is not the narrow love between men and women. This is grand, universal love. This is the bearing a god should possess!"

Obito spread his arms and declared his aspirations.

He deliberately left out the part about surpassing the Sage of Six Paths, just to keep Madara from noticing anything.

Obito was being extremely cautious now. He had to wait until he truly awakened before he could start showing off in earnest.

"Universal love?"

Madara frowned.

To be fair, Obito made it sound rather convincing.

This line about "a god loving all people" really did give Madara a new angle from which to view things.

But Madara had merely gained a few new thoughts. He still believed Obito was making excuses.

Because he had the mindset of "a god loves all people," he equally could not bear to see anyone suffer?

Heh heh.

**"Then what if I told you that she isn't human at