Inside the Kamui Dimension, former comrades and close friends stood facing each other in a confrontation.
"Tch! Since you're unwilling to hand over the eye, I'll just take it myself!"
A cold smile appeared on Uchiha Obito's face, with killing intent shining in his eyes.
Faced with Uchiha Obito's declaration, a sudden sense of sorrow welled up in Kakashi Hatake's heart.
Why?
What reason had caused Uchiha Obito to walk down such a path?
Ultimately forcing the two of them to cross blades!
Kakashi Hatake only felt a surging rage in his chest, a dissatisfaction and resistance against this current reality.
But when he opened his eyes, all he saw was the murderous Uchiha Obito.
In the end, it could only transform into a heart full of helplessness; the rising flames of anger had nowhere to vent.
Exhaling a deep, turbid breath, Kakashi Hatake assumed a defensive stance, forcing himself into a combat-ready state:
"If you remain obstinate..."
"Obito, the last thing I can do for you is send you to the Pure Land!"
Over there, a flicker of complex emotion passed through Uchiha Obito's eyes, but his face still wore a disdainful sneer:
"Just you?!"
"How dare you spout such arrogant words! Kakashi, let me measure your worth!"
Swish!
The next instant, two figures leaped up simultaneously, lunging towards each other.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Kakashi Hatake and Uchiha Obito clashed, the sounds of their colliding Kunai ringing incessantly, sparks flying in all directions.
If purely comparing raw strength, Uchiha Obito, possessing the Mangekyo Sharingan, Hashirama cells, and awakened Wood Release, was undoubtedly superior.
But earlier, Kakashi Hatake had pierced Uchiha Obito's abdomen with a Chidori, forcing Obito to divert a portion of his Chakra to heal the wound.
Furthermore, severely injured, Uchiha Obito couldn't fully utilize his taijutsu; any overly large movement would aggravate his wound.
For a time, they fought to a standstill!
Kakashi Hatake's moves were wide and forceful, his attacks swift and agile, dodging and weaving to strike Uchiha Obito from various angles, seeking an opening.
Uchiha Obito, however, was completely different from his earlier arrogant and unrestrained facade, instead carefully parrying with a conservative, cautious style.
But Kakashi Hatake, eager for a quick victory, launched a fierce assault that not only failed to find a flaw but instead exposed an opening for Uchiha Obito to seize.
The latter seized a gap in Kakashi's defense, delivering a powerful kick to Kakashi Hatake's chest, sending him flying. Obito then quickly formed hand seals, his chest swelling:
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
The signature fire Ninjutsu of the Uchiha Clan appeared. A massive fireball erupted from Uchiha Obito's mouth, flying towards the airborne Kakashi Hatake with scorching heat.
The Great Fireball carried an overwhelming momentum, churning up the ground and bringing rolling waves of heat.
Seeing this, Kakashi Hatake hurriedly stabilized his body and swiftly formed hand seals to counter:
"Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall!"
As his hands slammed onto the ground, a massive earthen wall erupted, barely blocking the Great Fireball.
But the Earth-Style Wall was shattered into pieces by the impact. Flames and thick smoke obscured Kakashi Hatake's vision, preventing him from seeing Uchiha Obito's location.
Damn!
Kakashi Hatake's alertness spiked to the max as a sharp whistling sound cut through the air.
Whoosh!
A Kunai pierced through the smoke, shooting straight at Kakashi Hatake.
Kakashi Hatake hastily sidestepped to dodge, only to find the ground beneath his feet cracking open as a hand suddenly shot out:
"Earth Release: Headhunter Jutsu!"
It was Uchiha Obito. He grabbed Kakashi Hatake's ankle, channeled Chakra within his body, and injected Wood Release spores into Kakashi's ankle.
All of this happened in the blink of an eye!
Uchiha Obito flashed a ferocious grin at Kakashi Hatake and without a word, formed seals and roared:
"Wood Release: Cutting Technique!"
A cluster of sharp, thick wooden spikes suddenly sprouted from Kakashi Hatake's captured ankle, threatening to impale his entire body.
Poof!
Kakashi Hatake's body dissolved into a puff of white smoke—it was a Shadow Clone!
Not only had Kakashi Hatake's vision been obscured, but Uchiha Obito had also lost sight of Kakashi's position, failing to notice he had used a Shadow Clone.
"Earth Release: Underworld Swamp!"
Meanwhile, Kakashi Hatake's real body emerged from the smoke, slamming his hands onto the ground. A wave of Chakra transformed the ground beneath Uchiha Obito into a sticky, swampy morass.
"You lose, Obito!"
Seeing his Underworld Swamp trap Uchiha Obito, Kakashi Hatake declared.
"Too naive!"
Trapped in the mud, Uchiha Obito suddenly wore a scornful smile. Yet, from behind Kakashi Hatake came Uchiha Obito's shout, accompanied by the sound of a sharp weapon cutting through the air.
What?! He used a Shadow Clone too!?
Kakashi Hatake was startled and immediately turned to defend. He saw Uchiha Obito hurling a Kunai aimed directly at his forehead, with Obito himself following close behind, another Kunai in hand, thrusting towards Kakashi's heart.
In that fleeting moment, Kakashi Hatake made a decision. He twisted his head, dodging the most lethal Kunai, and stretched out both hands to grab the Kunai Obito was thrusting towards him.
Squelch!
The sound of flesh tearing. The Kunai in Uchiha Obito's hand pierced through Kakashi Hatake's palm, drawing a large spray of blood.
Uchiha Obito was elated and tried to pull the Kunai out to continue his attack, but found his hand stuck, held fast by Kakashi Hatake's grip!
Thud!
At the cost of a pierced hand, Kakashi Hatake had caught Uchiha Obito. With his other hand, he clenched a fist and swung it hard, smashing it into Uchiha Obito's face.
The punch was powerful and heavy. Uchiha Obito was struck senseless, his consciousness blurring for a moment.
Kakashi Hatake, seizing the advantage, relentlessly pummeled Uchiha Obito's head with his fists, sending blood splattering everywhere.
"Get off!"
Uchiha Obito roared, violently twisting the Kunai in his hand to the right.
Kakashi Hatake's already pierced hand suffered further trauma. The immense pain made Kakashi break out in a cold sweat, his movements halting for a moment.
Seizing this opportunity, Uchiha Obito raised his foot and kicked Kakashi Hatake's chin. The tremendous force sent Kakashi flying straight up, lifting him a meter or two off the ground.
"It's over!"
Uchiha Obito tightened his grip on the Kunai and angrily thrust it towards Kakashi Hatake's chest.
Having suffered a heavy blow, a flicker of struggle crossed Kakashi Hatake's face. He bit the tip of his tongue sharply, forcing his dazed mind to clear.
His right hand was already crippled by Uchiha Obito. The large hole in the center of his palm had destroyed the nerves. He couldn't even move a finger, let alone form hand seals.
In the end, Kakashi Hatake could only muster the strength to raise his left hand, a sphere of blue light coalescing in his palm.
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