Chapter 123: This Time, He Probably Won't Survive!
While in the Flying Thunder God state, Oborotsuki's eyes once again shifted into the pattern of the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan.
This time, he did not use his right eye to turn the enemy's advantages into disadvantages—its cooldown period was still active.
His left eye could convert any unfavorable reality for himself into a favorable one.
Oborotsuki appeared openly, swinging the Decapitation Greatsword mercilessly toward Obito without hesitation.
Facing Oborotsuki's renewed assault, Obito dared not be careless. He immediately counterattacked.
He activated Kamui once more—not to escape this time, but to suck Oborotsuki into the Kamui dimension.
"You must think that every time we've clashed before, I chose to retreat because I was afraid of you."
"I admit your strength makes me wary, but this time—you guessed wrong, Hōzuki Oborotsuki."
"This time, I win."
Obito reached out and seized Oborotsuki's arm. Kamui activated, instantly generating a terrifying suction force.
"Izanagi blinds the eye permanently after use."
"No matter how you managed to obtain Uchiha power, you won't get a second chance!"
In the blink of an eye, Oborotsuki could no longer resist. His body twisted as he was pulled toward the Kamui dimension.
But at that exact moment, Oborotsuki suddenly gave a mocking smile:
"Second time—got you!"
"What?!!"
Obito's entire body shuddered—but his reaction was still too slow.
The instant Obito materialized to attack him, Oborotsuki swung his blade.
Bang—
Obito's body was cleaved clean in half at the waist.
"You bastard… impossible!!"
Obito roared in shock and fury, completely unable to believe it.
But he also knew that staying any longer meant certain death. Without another word, he urgently activated Kamui and absorbed his upper body into the dimension.
His lower half—both legs—fell limply to the ground.
"Ran away again?"
Oborotsuki looked at the severed half-body on the ground and curled his lip:
"This time he probably won't survive, right…?"
He muttered to himself, then raised his hand and unleashed a Fire Release technique, incinerating the remaining half-body into ashes.
Afterward, he activated Flying Thunder God and disappeared.
Whether Obito lived or died this time didn't matter anymore. If he wanted to show his face in front of Oborotsuki again—especially to cause trouble—he'd better think twice.
By deliberately revealing his Eternal Mangekyō power this time, Oborotsuki had sent a clear warning.
Because Obito had mentioned Kirigakure earlier.
If Akatsuki planned to attack Kirigakure to reclaim the tailed beasts, then let them see clearly—let them personally experience his strength.
That should at least create some deterrence.
…
Oborotsuki used Flying Thunder God once again, returning to Uchiha Fugaku's house.
Mikoto was still inside the room packing.
While packing, tears silently rolled down her cheeks.
She had already told Fugaku everything Oborotsuki had offered.
She explained clearly that Kirigakure was willing to accept the entire Uchiha clan—as long as they could leave Konoha secretly without anyone noticing.
But Fugaku had rejected her outright.
"Konoha was founded by the ancestors of the Senju and Uchiha clans! This is our homeland!"
"The people in power now are nothing but nobodies. Why should we abandon the glory of our ancestors and hand it over to others?"
"Why should we leave our ancestral land and beg for mercy elsewhere?"
"The Uchiha clan fears no sacrifice!"
Those were Fugaku's exact words to Mikoto.
Every time the memory of Fugaku's harsh, resolute tone resurfaced in her mind, Mikoto felt wave after wave of sorrow and pain.
Her husband was willing to choose bloodshed and sacrifice—leading the clan to fight for the pride of the Uchiha and to uphold the will of their ancestors.
He refused to make the most rational choice for the sake of more ordinary clan members, for the younger generation, for his own children.
In a certain sense, Mikoto spiritually supported Fugaku's decision.
She also admired his unwavering refusal to forget their roots.
But… everything still had to consider reality, didn't it?
As a mother, she could not accept her children living in constant danger.
Unfortunately, Fugaku had already left to gather the other Uchiha clansmen and arrange their next steps.
Even if Mikoto wanted to persuade her husband again and change his mind, she no longer had the chance.
"Are you crying?"
The sudden voice from behind made Mikoto's body tremble slightly.
She didn't turn around or look up. She continued packing her belongings as if nothing had happened, silently counting how much cash they still had at home.
Seeing that Mikoto didn't respond, Oborotsuki walked over and took her hand.
After a brief, futile struggle, Mikoto finally stopped moving. In a low voice she said:
"Please don't come here again after this, Hōzuki Oborotsuki."
"The Uchiha clan has decided… to resist Konoha to the end."
"After tonight, the Uchiha clan will either become the new masters of Konoha… or…"
She didn't finish the sentence.
"I see."
Oborotsuki's expression remained calm.
"So you've already told Uchiha Fugaku about the choice I gave you, and he rejected the first option?"
"Mm…"
"And you?"
Oborotsuki looked at Mikoto seriously: "Are you going to reject it too?"
The direct question left Mikoto at a loss.
She forcefully pulled her hand free, turned her back to Oborotsuki, and wiped her tears:
"I… won't go to Kirigakure either…"
"The other Uchiha women and children will leave with me. After that, we'll find a suitable place to rebuild the clan on our own."
Mikoto's voice was very soft.
But Oborotsuki still heard every word clearly. The corners of his lips curved into a mocking smile.
How naive.
If the Uchiha clan launched a coup tonight and attacked Konoha, there was only one possible outcome—they would most likely be completely annihilated.
At best, Konoha's leadership—considering the bigger picture—might not exterminate every last member.
But as the descendants of rebels, would Konoha really let these women, children, and elderly go so easily?
They still planned to find a new place to rebuild the clan… tsk tsk.
Oborotsuki didn't voice these thoughts.
"So you've already mentally prepared yourselves… As expected of the proud Uchiha. Why can't you just listen to advice for once?"
Oborotsuki shook his head helplessly.
"In any case… thank you very much for all the reminders you've given us during this time."
Mikoto thanked Oborotsuki, then turned back and continued packing.
Oborotsuki walked over and hugged her from behind.
"What are you doing?"
Mikoto was startled and spun around.
"One last reminder."
Oborotsuki calmly extended one finger:
"If the Uchiha clan stubbornly refuses my suggestion, not only will your husband and the others die—you, your two sons, and all the other family members will meet the same fate."
"Coming with me is the only correct choice!"
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