Obito Appears

The Kuja Palace.

Empress Hancock lounged by a luxurious window, her fingertips unconsciously twirling a strand of her beautiful hair.

Outside the window were the azure sky and the boundless sea, but her beautiful eyes were not focused on the scenery.

Instead, with a hint of a hazy smile, it was as if she could see through space and glimpse a figure patiently instructing his clan members.

"Shisui..."

She silently uttered his name, and a warm current rippled through her heart.

She remembered his gentle voice, his focused gaze, and that damned purity that was unaffected by her charm!

The Empress's thoughts drifted further and further, even beginning to sketch out some unrealistic future scenarios.

A seductive blush spread across her exquisite face, and a sweet, foolish smile played on her lips.

At this moment, she was no longer the high and mighty Empress.

She was more like a maiden in love, lost in a crush.

Suddenly, the Empress frowned, sensing an unfamiliar presence.

Hummm--

The space in the center of the bedchamber rippled like water, creating circles of ripples.

The next moment, a bizarre figure wearing an orange spiral mask, revealing only a single crimson Sharingan, appeared there silently.

It was Obito Uchiha, who had been lurking for months and had just recovered from his injuries!

Speaking of Obito, things hadn't been going smoothly for him lately.

To obtain a large number of Sharingan as a strategic reserve, Obito had chosen to help Itachi with the clan extermination.

He hadn't expected that Itachi would be persuaded by his Big Brother with just a few words that very night and abandon the extermination plan.

Before he could see if he could gain any more benefits, all his secrets were exposed by that Uchiha Yoru.

His identity, his abilities, his goals—all seen through.

Cornered, Obito chose to act, but his Space-Time ability was actually restrained by the other party.

Although Obito appeared to flee, he was not resigned and followed the three of them all the way to Naka Shrine, watching them disappear from their spot.

"I can't let someone like Uchiha Yoru exist. He knows too much!"

This was the thought constantly running through Obito's mind at the time.

He didn't believe the nonsense about going to the New World and never returning.

With his Space-Time ability, Obito did indeed sense a chaotic space-time in the area of Naka Shrine.

Without thinking further, Obito chose to follow.

But unlike his own traversal within his Kamui space, the power of this spatial turbulence was immense, and the strong spatial barriers continuously squeezed his body.

It almost crushed his internal organs...

Just as Obito thought he was doomed, the space contracted and expanded, and he took the opportunity to escape through the spatial void.

After escaping, Obito didn't even have time to catch his breath.

He saw Uchiha Yoru fighting a strange woman from afar.

He could already skillfully use Susanoo! What was that dark appearance?

Was Uchiha Yoru that strong?

Obito's first reaction was to flee, to get away from this place.

But no matter how hard he tried, he could only shuttle back and forth between his Kamui space and reality.

He couldn't go back to Konoha?!

This discovery startled Obito. He still wanted to create a new world, and he wanted to revive Rin. How could he stay here?

After confirming he couldn't return, Obito's first thought was to find Uchiha Yoru.

To threaten him into opening a passage back.

But looking at the opposing lineup.

Uchiha Yoru, Uchiha Itachi, Uchiha Shisui, Fugaku Uchiha, plus a group of Uchiha elites.

He then looked at his own body, severely injured by the spatial turbulence.

Obito quickly regained his composure and chose to hide in Kamui space to recuperate.

This delay took several months.

When Obito returned to reality and wanted to discuss things with Night, He saw hundreds of Uchiha elites training vigorously in that dark energy that made him feel a little uneasy.

I don't stand a chance of winning.

No, I can't let them know where I am.

The thought of Uchiha Yoru's Mangekyo countering my Space-Time abilities...

If negotiations break down after I reveal myself, and my Kamui, which I rely on to survive, becomes useless, I'll die.

I'm not afraid of death, but if I die, how can I create the New World? How can I revive Rin?

No, absolutely not, I need to find another way!

With a shift in his thoughts, Obito arrived at the highest point of Kuja Island, hoping to find the strong individual who was fighting Uchiha at the time.

Only by cooperating with the strong individuals of this world can I have a chance to defeat Uchiha Yoru!

And so, Obito found Empress Hancock.

"Who?!"

The Empress was instantly jolted from her pleasant fantasies, like a female leopard whose territory had been invaded, immediately entering a combat state.

Her beautiful eyes flashed with malice as she coldly stared at the uninvited guest, a sharp killing intent radiating from her body.

"How dare you trespass into my palace! Do you wish to die?!"

Obito ignored the Empress's killing intent and, using his disguised, deep, and hoarse voice, got straight to the point:

"Boa Hancock, Empress of Kuja Island. Don't be nervous, I'm not here to be your enemy, I'm here to help you."

He slightly raised his hand to signal he meant no harm and continued:

"I know the sudden arrival of the Uchiha Clan is a huge threat to you.

I understand them. They seem peaceful now, but they are merely biding their time.

Once they firmly establish themselves, do you think your position as Empress will remain secure?"

The Empress snorted coldly, not responding, her vigilance undiminished.

Seeing this, Obito thought he had persuaded her and continued to urge:

"Instead of nurturing a tiger that will bring disaster, it's better to strike first! We can cooperate, and I guarantee I'll help you drive the Uchiha out of Kuja Island!"

"Why should I cooperate with a sneaky fellow like you?"

Hearing his objective, the Empress sat back down on the throne formed by her pet snakes, her expression haughty.

She had no interest in driving out the Uchiha right now.

The past few months had been relatively harmonious, and their presence could even inspire the Kuja warriors' passion for training.

Not to mention the existence of that person.

If I drive the Uchiha away, wouldn't Shisui be unhappy!

Shisui, thinking the Empress was looking down on his abilities, confidently said:

"Empress, you don't need to worry. I know the Uchiha elites extremely well. As long as you cooperate with me, I guarantee we can eliminate the Uchiha."

"Oh!" The Empress's interest was suddenly piqued, and she pressed further, "Then do you know Shisui?"

As the Empress asked this question, a blush involuntarily appeared on her face.

Unfortunately, Obito didn't notice the Empress's anomaly and continued confidently:

"Of course. To be frank, Empress, Uchiha Shisui is the key to driving the entire Uchiha out of Kuja Island."

"What do you mean?" The Empress sensed something was wrong and frowned.

"Shisui's Mangekyo ability is called Kotoamatsukami. As long as we can deal with Shisui first and obtain his eyes, we can use those eyes to control Uchiha Yoru and thereby destroy the entire Uchiha Clan."

Obito, radiating wisdom, concluded:

"Therefore, we must deal with Uchiha Shisui first!!"