34. Reclaim the Sharingan!

The Masked Man outside the cave immediately dropped his exaggerated act.

Yes, he had been faking it all along.

Then, beneath his orange mask, a faint smile appeared.

Having the Fox Ghost from Konoha and Akatsuki's Chen Xiaoxi fight was originally just a spur-of-the-moment idea.

He hadn't expected it to be so easily realized.

It was truly as if divine help was at hand...

This way, not only could he eliminate an enemy from Konoha, but he could also probe the depths of that brat Chen Xiaoxi once more. It was a perfect plan.

As for the Fox Ghost released from the alternate dimension, The Masked Man wasn't worried about not being able to defeat him.

After all, this was Amegakure, The headquarters of Akatsuki.

Let alone Chen Xiaoxi, just consider the remaining Nagato, Konan, Orochimaru, and the others. Weren't they all legitimate Kage-level existences?

Especially Nagato, who, controlling the Six Paths of Pain, had completely surpassed ordinary Kage. He was practically Akatsuki's strongest fighter, bar none.

Even if that Chen Xiaoxi lost, Nagato would be there to hold the line.

The Masked Man wasn't panicking at all.

Furthermore, although the Fox Ghost might reveal the intelligence that "the Masked Man is Madara Uchiha,"

He had already prepared a perfect counter-argument and had no need to worry about exposure.

While thinking, the Masked Man stopped walking and raised his hand to his right eye.

Then, he chuckled in a low voice and muttered to himself:

"So,"

"Let me take a good look—"

"Is the Fox Ghost from Konoha more formidable, or is Akatsuki's Dojutsu Master stronger..."

"Kamui!"

As soon as he spoke, his Mangekyou Sharingan activated instantly!

A colorless spatial vortex appeared before the Masked Man's right eye, Then, it rapidly distorted his entire body, pulling him completely into the alternate dimension.

If he wanted to bring out the Fox Ghost, he naturally needed to go in and touch it personally.

But—

After just a moment.

The Masked Man, who had just arrived in the alternate dimension, found his smile completely frozen.

The instant he saw the scene before him, His thoughts were cut apart as if by a sharp blade, instantly interrupted, and his mind went blank!

He was stunned!

In the alternate dimension before him, there was only a desolate land and high walls!

There was no sign of anyone!

Even, The square containers that had previously sealed the Sharingan... had all disappeared!

The Masked Man's eyes widened, and his heart constricted violently!

Wait!

What was going on?

Where was the Konoha Fox Ghost that I absorbed into this space with Kamui?

Why couldn't I see him?

And—I clearly placed all the collected Sharingan here before!

Why were they gone too?

No... impossible...

What... what in the world was happening—?

Beneath the mask, Obito Uchiha's mind collapsed for the first time.

His pupils constricted, his breathing almost stopped, and he felt a chill run down his spine.

Because at this moment, He suddenly realized a terrifying possibility—

Perhaps, That Fox Ghost from Konoha... was intentionally absorbed into Kamui from the very beginning!

His true objective was to enter the dimension and steal all those collected Sharingan!

But...

How... how is this possible?

Besides me, someone else can freely leave the Kamui Dimension?

A bead of sweat appeared on Obito's forehead.

He gritted his teeth tightly.

His mind raced, thinking furiously.

In his entire life, he had never thought so seriously before.

"What... exactly happened?"

"Besides me, who else possesses the ability to open the Kamui Dimension...!"

"Does that Fox Ghost have other helpers...?"

"Hmm?

Wait a moment--"

A flash of light, like a sudden spark, illuminated Obito's mind.

Helpers?

Right...

Danzo Shimura had always been cunning and calculating.

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If he ordered Root members to seize the Sharingan and silence witnesses, how could he only send one person?

Perhaps, besides that masked Fox Ghost, there were other members secretly assisting!

And the Fox Ghost's disappearance must be inextricably linked to those helpers!

Thinking of this, Obito's eyes narrowed instantly, and a name he was all too familiar with involuntarily appeared in his mind--

Hatake Kakashi!

That's right, it was Kakashi, the son of the renowned Konoha's White Fang!

Back then, during the battle at Kannabi Bridge, Obito, believing he was about to die, gave one of his Sharingan as a gift to Kakashi.

This indirectly contributed to his later title of "Sharingan Kakashi."

If now.

Within all of Konoha, if anyone had the ability to open the Kamui Space, then there could only be one possibility--

It was Kakashi!

After all, that guy was the only one who possessed the exact same Sharingan as Obito.

Theoretically, if he had also awakened the Mangekyo, he should be completely capable of doing this...

Could it be that Kakashi had truly joined Danzo's plan this time?

Tsk... Damn it!

The plan had progressed to this point, yet he was outmaneuvered by those guys...

No, I must find an opportunity--

I must return to Konoha Village and from Danzo Shimura... reclaim the Sharingan!

The Masked Man's gaze flickered, and he secretly made up his mind.

Then, he left the Kamui Dimension with great reluctance.

Now, the battle he had anticipated between the Fox Ghost and Chen Xiaoxi was clearly going to fall through.

But compared to that, the complete theft of the Sharingan was what pained him more!

This way, he would have to be even more cautious in the future...

Until he acquired enough Sharingan to use Izanagi.

Just as the Masked Man was thinking this, a voice suddenly came from behind him, interrupting his thoughts.

"Hey!"

"Hey, Tobi."

"What?"

"Haven't heard a sound for ages, did you fall asleep looking for someone?"

"..."

Hearing the familiar voice, the Masked Man immediately turned his head.

As expected, the person standing at the cave entrance was none other than Chen Xiaoxi, a smile on his face.

At this moment, his smile was still leisurely, leaning against the cave wall, he chuckled softly:

"Oh, I wasn't asleep?"

"Then come on, where's the person who injured Itachi Uchiha that you were talking about?"

"Where is he?"

"Tell him to come out, I'll finish him off."

"..."

You'll finish him off?

The Masked Man, who was already angry, was stunned by these words.

Finish him off, my foot!

That guy had already escaped Kamui Space, alright?

And aren't you a little too confident in your own strength...?

That guy defeated Itachi Uchiha without taking any damage!

You're being too arrogant...

The Masked Man was extremely annoyed at this moment and really wanted to lash out.

However, he naturally remembered his current disguise as an intern.

So, after a long silence, he tried his best to put on Tobi's goofy act again, and said coyly:

"Mmm..."

"I think that person accidentally got away, Senior Chen Xiaoxi..."

"It seems like it's not possible today."

"How about this, next time I meet him, I'll let Senior fight him then?"

The Masked Man said, trying to steer the conversation.

Upon hearing this, the smile on Chen Xiaoxi's face deepened. He nodded, seeing through it but not saying it:

"Sure, I'm always ready."

"However, I have a word of caution beforehand—"

Chen Xiaoxi suddenly paused slightly, then walked up to the Masked Man and said with a smile:

"If, at that time,"

"You really witness the battle between us two, don't be too surprised."

"Remember that, intern."

Saying that, Chen Xiaoxi suddenly reached out and patted the Masked Man on the shoulder with a smile.

"Let's go, come inside."

Then, without waiting for a response, Chen Xiaoxi turned around leisurely, hands in his pockets, and strolled into the cave behind him.

His steps were still the same, as if he were strolling in a leisurely garden.

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