Obito Uchiha, Whom It Was Impossible to Stand Against

"You have to remember: if the color of that guy's hand changes, make sure he doesn't touch you. If he does, something terrible will happen."

I forgot to warn Sakura earlier, but it wasn't too late yet. While Chen still hadn't gotten serious, I had to make sure she stayed alert.

This wasn't a joke. Only those who had reached this level could understand just how terrifying it was. Was the Fourth Hokage strong? He certainly was, especially in his Impure World Reincarnation state. Fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato could practically be called immortal.

And yet Obito had still destroyed one of his arms, and even his Impure World Reincarnation body couldn't restore it. That attack had erased the arm at the soul level. No matter how powerful your Medical Ninjutsu was, you couldn't heal a soul-deep wound.

Sakura didn't understand, but Obito did. At least the two of them were on the same side for now. If something happened to Sakura, he wouldn't be able to escape either.

I can only hope this guy doesn't get serious, Obito sighed inwardly. He was still holding on, but the fighting spirit Sakura had stirred in him had already been worn down by more than half.

Obito shook his head and began forming Hand Seals again. This time, he didn't dare be careless. His hands moved like butterflies flitting through flowers, dazzling to watch.

His Hand Seal speed wasn't just among the best in the Ninja World—it was practically unmatched. After Madara had saved him, Obito had spent a long time with nothing to do. Apart from daydreaming and sleeping, forming Hand Seals was the only way he could pass the time.

By chance, all that practice had given Obito Uchiha a dazzling speed with Hand Seals.

Obito formed the seals, then slammed