Kakashi didn't know what to do.
Going to rescue Uchiha Obito? Wouldn't that be suicide?
It's not that he lacks the Will of Fire, but he truly doesn't have the ability. Uchiha Obito runs even faster than him, and Onoki chased after him in a hurry.
And on the side, Zetsu also didn't know what to do.
Uchiha Obito absolutely cannot die!
With Uchiha Madara being so unreliable, and Aomi's identity being so mysterious, Zetsu has to find a powerful ally it can control to gain some initiative in the increasingly chaotic Ninja World, rather than just being a puppet master behind the scenes.
But how to save Uchiha Obito?
This unexpected situation finally made Zetsu, who prided itself as the manipulator behind the Ninja World, feel a sense of panic from losing control.
Onoki coldly watched Obito, who was running desperately with a severed arm, and said in a deep voice:
"You do have a will to survive. If it were an average Jonin sent to kill you, you might have escaped!"
"But it's over now..."
Onoki repeatedly formed hand seals, releasing various high-tier Earth Release techniques one after another.
Uchiha Obito was still running, but the ground beneath him suddenly turned muddy. Even as he tried to apply chakra to his feet, an extremely strong suction bound his legs tightly, dragging him into the swamp in an instant.
The ground, which was like mud moments ago, suddenly hardened again in an instant.
Uchiha Obito struggled desperately, but the more he struggled, the deeper he sank, until his entire body was swallowed by the swamp, as if cemented in place, with no room to struggle anymore.
Aomi clicked his tongue, shook his head, and said with some emotion, "The tree that stands out in the forest will surely be toppled by the wind..."
Uchiha Obito's reputation was well-known in the Ninja World for a long time.
Unlike Aomi, who remained relatively low-key in the Ninja World, even Onoki, who knew him well, just gave him a wayward evaluation.
From the moment he awakened his Sharingan at Ninja School, Uchiha Setsuna spared no effort in building up Obito's reputation. Coupled with his performance in the Chunin Exams, it finally brought him a hunter he couldn't resist...
A hunter who spent decades studying the Uchiha Clan with hatred in his heart—Onoki!
Aside from Senju Tobirama, Onoki might be one of those in the Ninja World who is most wary of the Uchiha, alongside Shimura Danzo...
"He is still alive, and Zetsu is helpless?"
Aomi sighed, gestured as if pointing a gun at Onoki...
If Zetsu really couldn't take action, Aomi's plans would indeed be disrupted.
Aomi's plan was to let Uchiha Obito receive enough stimulation during Zetsu's corruption plan to awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan, and during this process, integrate himself, affirming his identity as Otsutsuki Kaguya's third son, to make Zetsu tremble.
If Uchiha Obito were to die here, the rhythm would be disrupted.
"Zetsu, you are my brother, don't let me down..."
As if hearing Aomi's inner whisper...
The shell of Uchiha Rin seemed unable to bear the stimulation and suddenly fainted.
At the moment of touching the ground, Zetsu separated itself from the shell and used the Mayfly Jutsu to rapidly head towards Uchiha Obito!
"There's still hope! There's still hope!"
"Wait for me, Obito!" Zetsu swiftly swam through the depths of the earth, using the fastest speed it had ever mustered.
During this struggle, Uchiha Obito was sealed into the swamp, although he cut off his chance of self-rescue, it also blocked others' sight, giving Zetsu space to operate!
The cement-like rock, which others could not break into, was extraordinarily easy for Zetsu!
Zetsu was even somewhat pleased, wasn't this just completing the first loop of the plan?
"As expected of you, Obito!" Zetsu still cheered for Uchiha Obito in its heart.
But to its surprise, Onoki's actions were even faster and more cautious.
Only to see.
Onoki descended upon the sealed swamp, mockingly gathering a terrifying crystal in his hand!
Dust Release!
Based on the blend of fire, wind, and earth attributes chakra, it's a Kekkeitota that surpasses Kekkeigenkai, obliterating the opponent at an atomic level within a barrier, capable of creating large-scale explosions!
"Dust Release: Atomic Dismantling Jutsu"!
The semi-transparent barrier expanded to envelop the swamp that contained Uchiha Obito.
Onoki did not hesitate on chakra, performing a ceremonious farewell to the genius who seemed to share the essence of Uchiha Madara—Uchiha Obito—with his most powerful Dust Release!
Aomi squinted, using Perception Ninjutsu, then smiled and lowered the hand he had pointed at Onoki.
He clearly sensed that Zetsu was rushing into the Dust Release barrier, transforming into a delicate black mud to wrap around Uchiha Obito's head, heart, and other vital organs, and continued to spread over his entire body.
Zetsu merged with Uchiha Obito twenty years earlier than in the original timeline!
But unfortunately, before Zetsu could completely protect Uchiha Obito, Onoki's Dust Release was activated!
Buzz buzz buzz buzz!
Boom!
Dust Release detonated with a bang, causing dust to rise within the semi-transparent barrier, reducing everything to nothing!
Onoki looked at the empty, suddenly missing piece of land and smiled sincerely:
"In this way, I've nipped the future crisis of the Ninja World in the bud, and everything is safe now!"
Aomi leisurely sat in the air, smiling and shaking his head, forming the Dust Release hand seals in his hands.
Fire, wind, and earth attribute fusion techniques and ratios were clearly presented in Aomi's mind through the "Eye of the Door Snake" and the "Ninja Doctor" analysis.
"As expected of a Kekkeitota, it does indeed have greater power than Kekkeigenkai..."
Not sparing a moment to mourn the pierced Uchiha Obito, Aomi studied Dust Release in his mind, intoxicated by the charm of Ninjutsu.
After all, there's nothing to mourn for...
Created by Otsutsuki Kaguya, not even the black rods of Six Paths Naruto could kill Zetsu, let alone a Kekkeitota?
Zetsu may not be great at fighting, but it is resilient enough.
"The real show is about to begin..."
Aomi glanced at Onoki, refraining from taking action.
At this moment, Aomi is not suited to appear; otherwise, it would seem like a certain flash always arriving late.
Compared to letting Uchiha Obito feel extreme pain, there would be many opportunities to kill Onoki.
Moreover, for this steadfast Tsuchikage with the Will of Stone...
Aomi believes that if he and Onoki were to confront each other, some valuable unique talents might be revealed...
The war continues.
Deep in the earth.
Zetsu, merging with the half-bodied, suffocating Uchiha Obito, rushed fiercely towards Uchiha Madara's base!
In that critical moment, though not perfect, it still saved Uchiha Obito!
Zetsu's eyes shimmered with hatred as it felt the burning pain left by the Dust Release on its body:
"Onoki, I'll remember this grudge!"
"This hatred is irreconcilable!"