"It's merely one defeat. It won't be that easy to defeat me."
"Rin's power to me is to create a peaceful new world..."
"How could I possibly lose so easily?!"
Watching Obito's roar, Madara knew that he had temporarily been stabilized by him. However, as Obito roared, the black markings slowly began to fade, causing Madara's brow to furrow even deeper.
'It seems I must understand this brat thoroughly.'
Madara pondered for a moment, then spoke, "Since you've recovered, let's go. The Four-Tails hasn't been acquired yet."
"Hmph, I understand."
Obito nodded. He needed to vent now. He couldn't defeat Takemi, but dealing with a Four-Tails Jinchuriki would be very simple.
However, as he was filled with confidence, the consciousness of Isshiki within him found it difficult to bear.
"Damn inferior creature."
The Karma wouldn't uncompress that quickly. It required time and the user to continuously use Karma.
Isshiki had originally expected his consciousness to revive in about a year. But he found he was wrong. It didn't take a year at all, it seemed he was awakened in just a few days.
This was not a good thing for him, because Obito was severely injured, and Karma needed to provide energy to help him repair his body.
One could say that Obito had disrupted Isshiki's plan.
"This isn't something Rin gave you, this is my energy..."
Isshiki gritted his teeth somewhat, but considering the current situation, he slowly calmed himself down.
"Forget it, waking up isn't a bad thing. Lost power can be recollected, and it's a good chance to see what this kid is doing."
"Consider it an early familiarization and adaptation to this body."
Under the moonlight, within Iwagakure.
"It seems Iwagakure will still need a lot of time to recover."
Takemi and Jiraiya sat together, watching the Iwagakure ninjas diligently working in the distance. Takemi muttered.
"I wonder how long it will take them to sort things out, and when they'll find the Four-Tails Jinchuriki."
"Who knows? After such severe destruction, it's already good if they can return to normal."
Jiraiya sighed, the current situation also shocking him.
"Thankfully, these things didn't happen in Konoha, and thankfully you actually mastered Yin-Yang Release, otherwise, this time would have been troublesome."
"Perhaps."
Takemi smiled. In truth, he still felt some regret.
After all, Roshi, the Four-Tails Jinchuriki, was an extremely stubborn person. He had left Iwagakure because his ideals clashed with Ōnoki.
He went outside to pursue some 'path of self-cultivation.' From what he knew, he seemed to have been dealt with by Itachi and Kisame.
Only now, the people have changed, and he hasn't been found yet. At the same time, Madara's actions once again became a 'failed success story.'
But this also meant a loss for Takemi, as he had no chance to obtain the Four-Tails' Chakra.
'Should I act alone?'
Takemi stroked his chin. The so-called solo action naturally meant using the identity of 'Ōtsutsuki Takeshiki.'
But if he used this identity to just capture a Four-Tails, and to extract its Chakra...
That would seem a bit beneath him. He needed to think carefully about how to get the Four-Tails' Chakra.
"Speaking of which, are you confident in facing Ōtsutsuki Takeshiki?"
Just as Takemi was pondering, Jiraiya spoke again, and this time his expression became much more serious.
"Although it's not good to place such a heavy burden on you, it seems that only you can confront him now."
"This..."
Takemi had a headache. Why was this topic coming up again?
Although he understood this was about being prepared, especially since Ōtsutsuki Takeshiki shared a surname with Rabbit Goddess Kaguya.
This would make anyone have bad associations, but constantly talking about it made Takemi feel like he was the big villain.
Of course, he also knew very well that in the eyes of Nagato, Obito, and others, he probably wasn't much different from a villain?
'But I don't think I've ever 'stepped on ants' casually, have I?'
Takemi always focused on maintaining a high-class image, rarely doing anything embarrassing. But now he felt like 'the atmosphere is here, it'd be rude not to fight.'
"There shouldn't be any problem, I think."
Sighing inwardly, he felt he needed to boost everyone's confidence, so he simply said.
"But ultimately, we'll have to clash. Ōtsutsuki Takeshiki isn't Madara or Obito, you should know that."
"I understand."
Jiraiya also felt he had gone too far, so he simply laughed heartily.
"Sorry, sorry, sometimes I really worry. I hope you don't mind. It's mainly because Ōtsutsuki Takeshiki even terrified the Great Toad Sage."
"Tch, I hate toads. Haven't I said that before?"
Takemi rolled his eyes, which made Jiraiya freeze, finally letting out a light snort.
"I can't be bothered to deal with you. You should rest early. I'll go check on Naruto and Sasuke. Honestly, those two brats actually want to help, even though it's not our business."
"That's because they're too kind."
Takemi shrugged. Naruto, seeing the devastation in Iwagakure, instinctively wanted to help. Sasuke probably didn't want to lose to Naruto, so he simply went along.
Those two really are always competing, always comparing themselves to each other.
"So, you're not very kind, then?"
Jiraiya winked at Takemi, then, with a mischievous grin, he vanished from the spot.
And Takemi looked at the spot where Jiraiya disappeared, finally letting out a faint sigh.
"Since you're all so worried, then I'll show you."
Slowly standing up, Takemi looked up at the moonlit sky.
"And while I'm at it, I'll deal with the Four-Tails' Chakra. It'll be a worthwhile trip."
Just as he was pondering, his system suddenly popped up.
[New Special Side Quest Acquired]
[Who Dares Claim Invincibility? Who Dares Claim Undefeated?]
"..."
Damn it, is this system trying to mess with me or what?