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"Who are you?!"
Everyone's attention was instantly drawn to the figure before them.
The guard all drew their weapons and pointed them at him.
A black robe with red clouds, a spiral mask.
This was the mastermind behind the Akatsuki!
Mifune's face was particularly serious.
As the host, the security of the entire venue was the responsibility of the samurais from the Land of Iron.
It was his failure that allowed an enemy to infiltrate so quietly.
"My name? It's been a long time since I've shared it with outsiders..." The masked man's voice was low, the sense of oppression it carried putting the Kage on guard.
Glancing briefly at the motionless Colt, he said casually, "My name is Uchiha Madara!"
"What?!"
Onoki levitated with a start, his expression full of disbelief.
"You claim to be Uchiha Madara?"
Of all those present, only he, having lived through two eras, understood the terrifying power that name carried.
In the past, even with the Second Tsuchikage by his side, they had been defeated like children.
Looking at the eye visible through the mask's hole, Onoki was a little surprised.
Could this complex [Mangekyō Sharingan] pattern really belong to Uchiha Madara?
The corner of Obito's mouth curved into a smile beneath his mask.
This was exactly the reaction he wanted.
"Ahem!"
Colt drew everyone's attention, causing Obito's smile to freeze.
"He's not Uchiha Madara. At best, he's an Uchiha renegade. After all, he did not even recognize the name of Madara's father…"
Tsunade nodded in agreement.
"The real Madara died long ago after fighting my grandfather. This is just an imposter who dares not reveal his true identity."
"Hmph!" Obito snorted coldly.
"How can a group of ignorant people understand the greatness of my Uchiha clan's secret techniques?"
He was still attempting to argue when…
"Whether you're Uchiha Madara or not, this is not the place for you to run wild!"
The Fourth Raikage, unable to contain his anger any longer, finally found a suitable target.
He activated his [Lightning Style Chakra Mode], his hair standing on end like a Saiyan's.
This was the feature of applying the [Lightning Style Chakra Mode] to its fullest, called the strongest Lightning Style armor.
With his speed, he appeared behind Obito almost in the blink of an eye.
"[Lateral Bolt of Pain]!"
His right hand, as sharp as a knife, slashed mercilessly towards Obito's neck!
This terrifying speed and Lightning Style mastery made everyone tense.
Especially Kankuro, who realized that at such speed, he might not even have time to deploy his puppets before being pummeled.
However, the Raikage's expression changed as his fatal blow passed straight through Obito's body without any tangible contact.
Unimpeded by Obito, the Fourth Raikage crashed through the conference room wall, leaving a large hole before regaining control of his momentum.
"Pfft!"
The sudden laughter made many people look at Colt.
"Sorry, I just found it amusing."
Colt was a bit embarrassed.
After all, the Raikage was now on their side, so it wasn't appropriate to laugh like that.
At this time, the focus was still on Obito, who stood in the center of the room, and no one paid much attention to Colt's reaction.
"What's your purpose?" Onoki's expression was serious. Even if this person wasn't Madara, his strange ability made him an enemy that couldn't be ignored.
Now, the most important thing was to understand the intentions of the person before them!
"I originally came to discuss a matter with you, but this young Raikage is still as short-tempered as the First Raikage." Obito glanced at the Fourth Raikage, who had returned to the conference room, and let out a chuckle.
The Fourth Raikage remained silent, thinking about Obito's ability he showed. He didn't know its limits.
Until they understand the details, they shouldn't act rashly.
They didn't even know his purpose.
Thankfully for them, Obito proceeded to explain his plan.
"My purpose is the (Infinite Tsukuyomi)."
"A thousand years ago, there were no so-called Tailed Beasts in the ninja world. There was only a more terrifying beast: the Ten-Tails."
"And the founder of ninjutsu, the Sage of Six Paths, defeated the Ten-Tails, sealed it within his own body, and became the first Jinchūriki."
"The only Ten-Tails Jinchūriki."
No one interrupted Obito's speech; they were all curious about this thousand-year-old secret.
Obito continued: "After the Sage of Six Paths realized the true meaning of chakra, he extracted the Ten-Tails from his body and divided it into the nine Tailed Beasts we know today."
His words changed everyone's expressions.
So that's how the Tailed Beasts came to be…
"And my purpose is to recollect all the Tailed Beasts and resurrect the Ten-Tails."
"With the unique ocular technique of the Uchiha clan, I will use the [Infinite Tsukuyomi] to create a perfect world without disputes and wars."
Obito slowly stretched out his right palm and clenched it.
Obito looked at Colt.
"Kamiyo Colt, you are the most outstanding descendant of my Uchiha clan. With your ocular power, you can fully decipher the contents recorded on the stone tablet at the Naka Shrine."
"Don't you... don't you want to see your parents again in the world of [Infinite Tsukuyomi]?"
Tsunade's face turned ashen.
"I don't care who you are. Colt is a descendant of my Senju clan and will never be bewitched by you!"
Obito ignored her, still staring at Colt.
"You can go and find out if what I say is true. If you want to join this great plan, bring the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki to me."
Colt's expression didn't change. He shook his head and refused.
"Although this world is a little unsatisfactory, it is at least real."
"I think it's better to live in reality than an illusion."
"Is that so?" Obito's voice was filled with regret.
He had truly wanted to draw Colt into his plan.
In that case, the entire ninja world would no longer be an obstacle for him.
"Join me, and you'll get to enjoy life, stand against me, however…" His threat remained in the air, but not one Kage considered his words.
'I see' Obito thought as he saw no one joining him.
"Since that's the case..." Obito's eye gradually sharpened, his single [Sharingan] making people feel uneasy.
"Then, I declare that the Fourth Ninja World War begins now!"
"You will face an enemy you have never imagined! Your choices today will be your downfall"
After speaking, his figure disappeared before everyone's eyes with a spatial distortion.
Colt's eyes flickered slightly.
Why did he leave so quickly?