And by then, Uchiha Obito had already absorbed its chakra, becoming a pivotal player capable of influencing the outcome of battles!
"Life force… Orochimaru is using life force jutsu to resurrect Uchiha Madara, and isn't Rin currently in a weakened state as well?"
Uchiha Obito coughed lightly: "Orochimaru, do you still have the information on the jutsu? I need a copy."
Uchiha Madara narrowed his eyes dangerously.
Although Black Zetsu is just an easily created Yin Yang Release creation, it still serves as his representative. For Obito to casually kill it was also a slight to his Ninja World Asura face!
If he didn't hold him accountable, that would be good enough, yet now he asks for resources?
But before Uchiha Madara could speak, Uchiha Izuna laughed: "No problem, Obito… At your age, having the desire to learn is a good thing. I'll have Orochimaru give you the information on the life force jutsu…"
"If you're interested, you can also come and observe."
Uchiha Obito forced a slight smile, nodded gloomily: "Thank you."
At first, Uchiha Obito thought Uchiha Izuna was a decent guy.
But after knowing that Uchiha Izuna was using Aomi as a guinea pig, that illusion quickly shattered.
And they call themselves caring seniors of the Uchiha clan…
Indeed, in this Ninja World, only Aomi and Rin are the only ones truly trustworthy!
"Izuna, why tell him about this jutsu…" Uchiha Madara asked in puzzlement.
"It doesn't matter, brother, he still has value to us. Once he learns these jutsu, it will only delay his progress in mastering the Mangekyo Sharingan. The quality of jutsu is what matters, not the quantity…"
Uchiha Izuna answered softly: "He's not a genius like Aomi."
Uchiha Madara pondered for a moment, then nodded.
Yes, my brother is right…
Or rather, everything he says is right.
Inside the room, in Uchiha Obito's spiritual space, Black Zetsu spoke seriously:
"Obito, you shouldn't have shown curiosity about that jutsu earlier. It may arouse their suspicion… What we need to do is to quietly lie low, and at the right moment, save Aomi and take away the Gedo Statue…"
"Got it, I will now quietly train with the power you gave me!"
Uchiha Obito sighed, his eyes blinking: "I was just thinking, if we could save Aomi from the seal, perhaps he would need the life force jutsu to help him recover when he's in a weakened state…"
Black Zetsu opened its mouth.
It really wanted to reprimand Obito, but given their shared goal of rescuing Aomi, it was understandable for Obito to be more thoughtful.
It's just that Obito's concern for Aomi made Black Zetsu rather speechless.
Kinda got into his head.
In Black Zetsu's view, even if the Six Paths Sage or its mother Kaguya were in trouble, the dark and cunning Aomi wouldn't be in danger.
Enough already…
Black Zetsu closed its mouth, sulking.
Uchiha Obito, standing nearby, just shook his head and said nothing.
Was he asking for the life force jutsu for Aomi?
Of course not…
Who is Aomi? Konoha's strongest medical ninja, even surpassing Tsunade, would still need Orochimaru's third-rate skills?
This jutsu, Uchiha Obito wanted to try to learn it and see if he could help Black Zetsu prolong its life.
Black Zetsu had mentioned that its dojutsu burns itself to atone, an irreversible jutsu that boosts its strength…
Uchiha Obito would not accept the outcome of Uchiha Rin dying just like that!
Even though, after saving Aomi, Uchiha Obito believed Aomi would definitely have a way to help Black Zetsu resolve this dilemma, he also wanted to make his own effort, not trouble Aomi with everything.
"I won't explain it to Rin for now, otherwise she would definitely criticize me. The Uchiha clan is always this extreme; why must they use life to atone?"
Uchiha Obito thought with both joy and sorrow in his heart: "I will never let you die, Rin!"
Black Zetsu was sulking and didn't notice Obito's thoughts…
For Aomi?
Haha!
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When Senju Tobirama returned to Konoha.
After holding a meeting, everyone learned of the events happening to Aomi from the shock.
While immersed in busy work, those close to Aomi were slightly relieved from their grief and busyness, but immediately they remembered Aomi's farewell.
Uchiha Clan Land.
In Aomi's household courtyard.
Shisui reminisced about all the moments with Aomi, and the sorrow in his heart swallowed him like the ocean.
"Brother, wait for me to save you…"
Shisui shouted in his heart: "I'm no longer the same as before! I have unlocked the potential of the Mangekyo, and I must defeat the evil Six Paths Sage!"
Until the end, he was still a brother who could offer no help, and Aomi was still bearing it all alone.
This time, Aomi was not just doing it for the village but for all living beings in the Ninja World…
Shisui stroked the Muramasa in his hand, the good sword that once belonged to Uchiha Izuna and later accompanied Aomi in his growth, tears streaming down his face.
Might Duy stood silently under the eaves, hearing Shisui's cries, recalling the last words Aomi spoke to him—
"Uncle Duy, please take care of them. The upcoming war will be very brutal."
Even though Might Duy had some intuition about it…