"A bit interesting."
While Obito clashed with Urashiki, Nagato had also engaged in combat with the descending Kinshiki. Thanks to the powerful insight of the Rinnegan and his body now restored to normal,
Nagato handled Kinshiki's fierce assaults with considerable ease. However, with someone still watching from above, "ease" was absolutely not the outcome Nagato desired.
"That person up in the sky seems to have a very high status. Their strength probably isn't weak either. Do you have any countermeasures?"
After a brief exchange, Obito and Nagato regrouped. Facing the constant threat looming overhead, both felt an indescribable sensation in their hearts.
Clearly, after that battle, through arduous training, their strength had increased significantly compared to before. Yet now, without even encountering Furina, they were locked in a hard-fought stalemate against three unknowns who had appeared out of nowhere.
Moreover, from the opponent's words, it was clear their goal was also the tailed beasts. With so many enemies ahead, could their dream truly still be realized?
"Countermeasures? If we want to deal with them, it will probably have to rely on just the two of us. You can't seriously think the others in the organization would be of any use, can you?"
Although Obito spoke this way, in his heart it was not entirely hopeless. For example, Uchiha Madara—he had considered the possibility ever since the defeat in that previous battle.
However, he truly had no good feelings toward him. Plus, with the curse seal on his heart, if the other were revived, he would inevitably fall under control. For that reason, he was extremely unwilling to allow the other to see the light of day again in any form.
"Kinshiki, Urashiki, how much longer do you plan to waste on a few natives?"
Not long after, what Obito and Nagato had feared finally happened. Momoshiki, who had been spectating for a while, could no longer hold back and prepared to act personally.
However, what happened next greatly exceeded everyone's expectations on the scene. Just as Momoshiki rubbed his hands together eagerly ready to strike, for some unknown reason he suddenly turned into a streak of light and flew into the distance. He crashed through who knows how many buildings before finally coming to a stop.
Noticing the new blue figure that had appeared in the sky, and taking advantage of Kinshiki, Momoshiki, and Urashiki having their attention drawn by Momoshiki's sudden attack, Nagato quickly returned to Obito's side.
Compared to these people of unknown identity, they were all too familiar with Furina's strength. Especially after so much time had passed, her power had surely improved even further.
"I originally thought he looked quite formidable and wanted to say hello, but it seems I might have used a bit too much force."
Looking at the street that had become ruins from that single strike just now, Furina wore an expression of slight regret. Instantly, Obito beside her felt a familiar sensation.
Yes, she was still the same as ever.
While Obito focused his attention on her, Furina's gaze remained fixed on Urashiki and Kinshiki below.
The reason she happened to appear here at this exact moment was because of them. After that previous battle, the plot had basically reverted to everyday matters, but suddenly several aliens who looked very similar to Kaguya had appeared.
This immediately piqued her curiosity. After confirming through the scenes that their destination was the Village Hidden in the Rain, she rushed over at full speed and had already arrived just as Obito and the others began clashing.
However, facing unknown enemies, although she felt her own strength had become terrifyingly great, she still chose to hide first and observe the situation, waiting for the right moment to strike.