Chapter 100 – Can't Keep Pretending, Time to Bail
Deva Path Pain attempted to use Universal Pull to restrain Uchiha Dali's movements, giving Uchiha Obito an opening to launch an attack.
But instead, this allowed Uchiha Dali to grasp the Law of Attraction
Now, Uchiha Dali was returning the favor in kind.
"I can use that move too."
With a cold chuckle, he turned and unleashed Attraction Control at the Deva Path.
In an instant, a gravitational force far stronger than Universal Pull erupted, yanking Deva Path Pain straight toward him.
"Impossible!?"
Deva Path Pain's expression changed drastically. Caught completely off guard, he was pulled in instantly.
Right then, Obito's sealing attack also arrived—aimed directly at the spot where Pain was now being dragged.
It seemed the Pain was about to take the hit meant for Uchiha Dali and bear the brunt of the so-called "Uchiha Madara's" sealing jutsu.
At the critical moment, Obito retracted his sealing chains, and his body vanished into thin air, sucked away by a swirling vortex.
The next second, he reappeared behind Uchiha Dali.
"Just who are you?"
Obito's tone was cold, but his heart was full of shock and doubt.
He knew a secret others didn't: the Deva Path was just a puppet. The reason it could wield such power was because Uzumaki Nagato, the true wielder of the Rinnegan, was controlling it from behind the scenes.
Which meant only the Rinnegan could perform techniques like Universal Pull and Almighty Push.
No ordinary person could replicate them.
And Obito also knew: these were Bloodline Limit abilities. Not even the Sharingan's famed copying ability could mimic them.
So then the question was…
How could this man in front of him use that kind of power?
He didn't even have a Sharingan!
"Now doesn't seem like the right time for idle chatter, does it?"
Uchiha Dali had no intention of explaining.
With another cold chuckle, he launched an attack at Obito.
He was blisteringly fast—his advanced Flying Thunder God was a cut above the original.
In the blink of an eye, Obito was struck again.
But his body had already been phased into an intangible state, so the attack naturally had no effect.
"In that case, I'll deal with you first!"
Dali didn't bother continuing the attack on Obito. Instead, in a flash, he appeared behind Deva Path Pain.
The Deva Path had just finished charging up a new attack and was about to strike again.
He never expected that Uchiha Dali—who just a moment ago had been fighting "Uchiha Madara"—would suddenly appear in front of him.
Caught off guard once more, the Deva Path was hit again.
"Ultra Giant Rasengan!"
Dali fed him an upgraded Rasengan.
With a deafening boom, Deva Path Pain was smashed into a massive crater, his face mangled beyond recognition.
"Pain…"
Konan was stunned on the spot.
Even Obito was shocked by Dali's sheer strength.
He realized he'd have to outwit this man—fighting him head-on would be a brutal and fruitless struggle.
"To think someone like you would emerge from the Uchiha clan… I acknowledge your strength."
Obito said this in a tone that sounded respectful—though it was clearly a performance.
Dali smiled faintly. "How much do you acknowledge it?"
The question made Obito's gaze sharpen.
"Do you even know who I am?" he asked in return.
"No idea who you are."
"Well, you're about to find out."
With that, he removed his spiral mask right in front of Uchiha Dali.
Underneath was a young and handsome face—clearly not Obito himself.
He had used a transformation jutsu to become a younger version of Uchiha Madara.
At the same time, his eyes turned into Mangekyō Sharingan.
"Oh? Looks like you're from the Uchiha clan too, but I don't recognize you," Dali said, feigning surprise. He spread his hands. "You're a rogue ninja, huh?"
"It's normal for a little Uchiha brat like you to not know me."
"My name is Uchiha Madara."
"Uchiha Madara?"
Dali blinked. "And I'm Hashirama Senju."
"So you don't believe me…"
"Of course I don't. Got any proof?"
Uchiha Dali's reply—and his skeptical attitude—clearly caught Obito off guard.
This kid wasn't playing by the usual script at all.
Normally, even fellow Uchiha would be stunned upon hearing that name. The name alone would strike awe and fear into them.
Usually, they'd either fall in line or flee in panic—or even agree to join his cause.
But Dali, while a little surprised, mostly seemed doubtful. He clearly didn't buy it.
Obito didn't respond directly. Instead, he started his usual spiel: "I created an organization called Akatsuki to bring true peace to the world."
"These two are my subordinates."
"I'm inviting you to join us. What do you say, Uchiha Dali?"
While he spoke, Konan had already wrapped the damaged Deva Path Pain in her Dance of the Shikigami and brought it back to Obito's side.
Uchiha Dali had no intention of accepting the offer.
He flatly shook his head. "I refuse."
"And I don't believe you're Uchiha Madara."
At those words, Obito's pupils narrowed slightly.
Even Konan—who had maintained a calm and expressionless look—felt genuine doubt stir in her heart.
"So even a rare talent like you has been corrupted by the conservatism of the old guard?"
"In that case, we're enemies now, Uchiha Dali."
Obito knew perfectly well: words were just words. He could bluff and posture all he wanted.
But if he stuck around any longer, his cover would be blown.
Then not only would his team fall apart, but the Eye of the Moon Plan would fail, Rin could never be resurrected, and world peace would remain a fantasy.
He would completely betray the great expectations Madara had placed upon him.
So, after dropping those parting lines, he wasted no time. He immediately activated Kamui, teleporting himself, Konan, and the damaged Deva Path Pain into his personal dimension.
In the blink of an eye, they vanished.
"They got away!"
Yagura's voice rose in frustration as he witnessed it.
But Uchiha Dali remained completely calm—he was still immersed in the joy of what he had just gained.
The moment he saw Obito use Kamui, the system notification chimed in his mind:
[You have witnessed an advanced space-time ninjutsu. Your understanding of the Law of Space has deepened. You have comprehended Kamui!]
[Kamui: One of the Mangekyō Sharingan's abilities. An advanced space-time ninjutsu that allows the user to freely travel through a personal dimension. It can also be used to open multiple different dimensions consecutively, and to transport any object between reality and the alternate space at will. The size and distance of what can be transported depends on the user's chakra reserves.]
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