At this moment, Toki still didn't know that due to his unintentional intervention, the unfortunate Black Zetsu and Obito were now living in complete poverty and despair.
Originally, their plan was simple: rely on the Fourth Mizukage for food and shelter, wait until Nagato's Six Paths Pain fully mastered his powers, then launch an attack on Hanzo and take over Amegakure in one swift move.
However, things went awry when Black Zetsu saw Uchiha Toki rising to prominence again within the Uchiha clan. He impulsively sent Nagato, Konan, and Yagura to encircle and eliminate Toki. This reckless move not only led to their defeat but also forced the two of them into such a desperate state that they were now like fugitives on the run.
In the Kamui dimension, Obito paced around, muttering curses under his breath.
"If it weren't for that idiot Black Zetsu's plan, things wouldn't have turned out like this! I didn't even finish collecting from Kirigakure, and now everything's gone sideways! The Blood Mist plan is ruined!"
While sulking, he thought about returning to Konoha to visit Rin's grave. It had been almost a year since the Nine-Tails incident, and he hadn't had a chance to pay his respects.
Obito's expression softened, filled with sorrow. Rin… my beloved Rin… That bastard Kakashi couldn't even protect you.
If Obito hadn't figured out that Rin intentionally sacrificed herself by impaling herself on Kakashi's Chidori, he would've torn Kakashi to pieces.
"That wasn't my Rin... My Rin loved me—so kind, so gentle…"
As he was lost in thought, a casual voice interrupted, "Yo~ I'm back."
"Ah, hello," Obito replied reflexively without thinking. He passed by the person who had just entered.
A few seconds later, he froze.
Wait… what?
He whipped around, scanning the area with wide eyes. Who was that? This was the Kamui dimension—his Kamui dimension! No one else should be able to enter this space except him.
Panicked, Obito hurriedly followed the mysterious figure who had just disappeared into the real world through a swirling portal. His Mangekyō Sharingan activated, and he gazed into the outside world.
Through his unique perspective, Obito saw the figure exit into the Land of Grass.
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In the real world, an assistant to the Grass Village's leader greeted the mysterious visitor with excitement.
"Mr. Eryi, have you brought the goods?"
The man, Eryi, smirked arrogantly. "Do you have the money?"
"Of course, of course! One billion Ryo, as promised." The assistant carefully placed a box full of cash in front of him.
Eryi casually opened the box, nodding in satisfaction. He then pulled out a scroll from his pouch.
"This contains the special 'Diamond Seal Bullets.' Ten rounds are enough to suppress even a tailed beast. Against the likes of the Seven-Tails, it's more than sufficient."
The assistant was overjoyed. "Thank you, Mr. Eryi! We'll be counting on you for more scientific ninja tools in the future!"
"Haha, as long as the money's good, anything is possible," Eryi laughed.
After wrapping up the deal, Eryi activated Kamui and disappeared back into the Kamui dimension.
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Obito, who had been watching the entire exchange from the Kamui space, was seething with rage.
Those eyes… are they Kakashi's?! Did that bastard give away the eyes I entrusted to him?!
The Sharingan reflects the soul, and every caster's dojutsu is unique. The fact that this stranger could enter the Kamui dimension meant his Sharingan was directly connected to Obito's.
This could only mean one thing—this person had inherited Kakashi's Mangekyō Sharingan!
Obito's fists clenched tightly, his Mangekyō glowing ominously.
"That traitor Kakashi! Not only did he fail to protect Rin, but he also gave away the eyes I entrusted to him!"
Blinded by rage, Obito silently began stalking Eryi, waiting for the right moment to strike and reclaim his eye.
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As Eryi returned to a secret hideout, Obito prepared his attack. A wooden spear formed on his arm, ready to impale the target.
But before he could strike, dozens of swirling Kamui portals opened around him, and multiple figures stepped out.
"Huh? Eryi, you're back! How'd the mission go?"
"Haha, of course, it went well. That Grass leader's assistant practically called me 'Daddy.'" Eryi laughed.
"Come quick, Toki is handing out holiday bonuses. You're the only one who hasn't gotten yours yet."
"What are the bonuses this time?" Eryi asked with curiosity.
"They're Devil Fruits! Toki said he spent a fortune on them."
"No way! That's crazy!"
As the group chatted and laughed, more and more people with Kamui Mangekyō Sharingan appeared, each stepping out of their own portals.
Obito, still hiding in the shadows, froze as he counted them.
One… two… three… dozens of people, all with Kamui Sharingan, just like his!
"What the… What the hell is this?!" Obito muttered, his mind reeling in disbelief.