Konoha.
In a deserted alley.
Isshiki suddenly stopped and slowly turned to look behind him.
A man with an imposing bearing stood at the end of the alley.
A pair of purple eyes gazed intently at him.
Isshiki showed no surprise whatsoever. He even flashed an amused smile.
Propping his cheek on one hand, he tilted his head and gave the other man a sidelong look.
"Obito Uchiha, a mortal who stole the power of a god."
"To think you've mastered time-space power as well. You can even sense the 'ripples' I create."
Obito said nothing.
His eyes stayed fixed on Isshiki as a bead of cold sweat slid down his temple.
Such astonishing energy fluctuations, and he controls spatial power too. Kamui probably won't work on him.
...I need another approach. I have to find a way to lure him into Ryūchi Cave!
Isshiki didn't mind Obito ignoring him in the slightest.
His gaze swept over every inch of Obito's body, appraising him like an object.
As he examined him, Isshiki offered his assessment in a leisurely tone.
"A six-tomoe Rinnegan, and a dōjutsu similar to mine... Not bad. Excellent load capacity and compatibility."
"A body possessing the traits of my clan, with half the Ten-Tails' origin... It can easily hold my data."
(The motherboard, graphics card, and CPU were all good, and the operating system was compatible too!)
A ripple disturbed Isshiki's indifferent tone, revealing a rare hint of delight.
"What a superb vessel. By comparison, the body I'm using now is little more than a makeshift solution."
Just as Obito's mind raced, trying to work out his next move.
That sultry, mature woman's voice he hadn't heard in ages... the system notification rang out in his mind.
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