Spare No Expense

Kamui Dimension.

The enormous Zero-Tails appeared atop a stone platform.

The Zero-Tails, which had been constantly restless, suddenly went still. Even its entire body began to tremble.

Because on a platform not far away, the massive Demonic Statue of the Outer Path stood there.

The energy contained within the Zero-Tails stirred the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.

The Demonic Statue of the Outer Path's sealed eyes seemed to crack open a sliver.

At that moment, Obito entered the Kamui Dimension from outside.

Seeing the Zero-Tails trembling in fear,

he did not hesitate for even a moment. He directly controlled the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path to open its huge mouth, using its only arm to scoop up the Zero-Tails.

It stuffed the creature, cocoon and all, directly into its mouth.

The enormous Zero-Tails let out a muffled wail before vanishing into the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path's mouth.

Hiss!

Immense energy surged. From the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path's severed arm, a thin wooden stump began to grow, like a tree sprouting branches.

Then more woody matter coiled around it.

A gigantic arm slowly took shape, and the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path let out a roar.

A massive shockwave rippled through the Kamui Dimension.

Obito had to use Susanoo just to keep his footing.

Seeing that the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path had fully recovered its original form, joy filled his heart.

After devouring the Zero-Tails, the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path seemed to have done more than merely recover from its injuries.

A black aura began to surge around its body.

Obito's gaze sharpened as he cautiously began communicating with the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path through the Rinnegan.

He had already discovered that although the Demonic Statue of the