Naruto: The Otsutsuki Naruto

The imposing arrival of Tsuchima caused an uproar!

Tobirama: "Wait, wait, what am I seeing? Is that a perfect replica of big brother?!"

Hiruzen: "Unbelievable!! Is this another one of Orochimaru's twisted schemes?!"

Konan: "No, it's not Orochimaru. It's Uchiha Madara. He cultivated the First Hokage's flesh using the Gedo Statue and created that!"

Hashirama: "So, it's from that chunk of flesh Madara bit off me? That explains everything!!"

Tobirama: "What's with that guy's personality?? And he's calling himself 'Senju Tsuchima'? What a ridiculous name!"

Konan: "He's being controlled by Uchiha Obito. It's not just the Gedo Statue—he's also harnessing the power of the One to Eight Tails sealed within it!"

Tobirama: "So that fake big brother is essentially another Uchiha Obito? Using Edo Tensei on himself, recycling his Sharingan over and over—what a lunatic. Uchihas are all crazy, but this guy is the King of Mad Uchiha!"

Minato: "We can't just stand by and watch. We can't let Naruto face this version of Obito alone!"

Hashirama placed a reassuring hand on Minato's shoulder, speaking earnestly: "Fourth Hokage, I understand how you feel, but as a father, you must trust your child more."

Minato: "First Hokage-sama..."

Hashirama: "Naruto entrusted us with a task—to eliminate external interference. Knowing the enemy's strength yet choosing to face them alone is not recklessness; it's courage and resolve! We must not disrupt Naruto's rhythm. Let's focus on our own roles!"

Minato: "Understood!"

Battlefront at Fushi River

Tsuchima: "Lord Obito, what about those guys in the sky? Shouldn't we be concerned?"

Obito: "I didn't expect Naruto to summon all the previous Hokage with Edo Tensei as reinforcements. But judging by their stance, it seems they plan to stay out of this fight for now."

He smirked slightly. "It doesn't matter. At this point, whether they intervene or not changes nothing."

Obito: "Ignore them. Our focus is on Naruto. As long as we get the Rinnegan and the Nine-Tails, victory is ours!"

Tsuchima: "This is my first real battle. I'm not entirely confident in myself."

Obito reassured him: "Don't worry. I'll handle the strategy. Listen carefully, Tsuchima. Even though I'm an immortal Edo Tensei body, Naruto's Rinnegan's Human Path still poses a threat to me. He can even combine it with Adamantine Sealing Chains to remotely extract souls."

He continued, his tone sharp and instructive: "So, I'll remain intangible at all times, using my left eye's long-range Kamui as a strategic deterrent. This will force Naruto to stay on guard, giving you the advantage. Of course, I'll step in if necessary."

Tsuchima: "So, you'll be the decoy while I take the offensive?"

Obito: "Exactly. You possess the body of Senju Hashirama. While you lack Sage Mode, you are the Jinchuriki of the Gedo Statue containing eight Tailed Beasts! That alone places you far above any so-called Sage Mode user. With your chakra reserves, I'd say you're close to the level of a Ten-Tails Jinchuriki."

He added with confidence: "Over the past three months, you've refined your techniques. Your raw power is no less than Naruto's. Fight without restraint. As long as your head isn't destroyed, any injury can instantly regenerate!"

Tsuchima: "Understood. I'll follow your plan!"

Obito: "Good. Let's begin!"

Whoosh!!

Uchiha Obito launched into a full-speed sprint!

Naruto's Perspective

Naruto's sharp gaze pierced through the battlefield. "An infinite intangibility feint strategy, huh? He probably has no intention of attacking, but his ocular powers are a constant threat. Hesitation now will only put me at a disadvantage."

Whoosh!!

A sly smirk appeared on Naruto's lips as he dropped a Flying Thunder God kunai at his feet.

Activating his Purple Lightning Chakra Mode, he extended Adamantine Sealing Chains from both sleeves, forming an interceptive barrier behind him as he charged head-on towards Obito!

The setup seemed simple, but its precision was masterful.

Obito's eyes narrowed: "In an instant, he's accounted for everything. The Lightning Release chakra enhances his reflexes. If I use Izanagi to freeze time during close combat, he'll sense it immediately and teleport back to the kunai."

He analyzed further: "The Adamantine Sealing Chains between his sleeves force me to tread carefully. If I try to ambush him during our exchange, the chains will ensnare me, ripping out my soul."

Obito chuckled internally. "What terrifying adaptability. He's completely eliminated any chance of me attacking... Fine. I never intended to strike anyway."

Whoosh!

The two figures blurred past each other!

Naruto's speed in Purple Lightning Mode widened the distance between them by a hundred meters in an instant.

Whoosh! Naruto formed a single-hand seal.

Multi-Wood Clone Jutsu!!

Rustle! Rustle! Rustle!

Eight Wood Clones sprouted from his back, breaking off and charging towards Obito. Each clone activated a gray Susano'o, forming skeletal armors that surrounded Obito from all directions.

Obito scanned his surroundings, smirking: "Eight Wood Clones wielding Susano'o to contain me? You're really giving me too much credit, Naruto~!"

The southernmost Wood Clone replied: "Containing you? Eight clones, or even eighty, wouldn't be too much. But I want to focus on that Tsuchima guy, so I can't afford to split my chakra too much. Consider yourself lucky, Obito."

Obito sneered: "You sure have a way with words, don't you? Fine, I'm used to it by now." His gaze sharpened. "Let's play, then!"

Susano'o: Perfect Form!

Boom!! Boom!! Boom!!

Behind them, Obito's pitch-black Perfect Susano'o rose like a towering colossus.

But Naruto's true body didn't waver. Ignoring Obito, he charged straight towards Tsuchima!

Facing Tsuchima

Naruto's thoughts raced: "Judging by the scale of his Kamui earlier, I can't afford to get caught up in it. I'll use this!"

Crackle! Naruto's Purple Lightning Chakra Mode transformed.

Thunderclap Golden Body Mode!

From the sky, Hashirama marveled: "Purple and gold Lightning Release! Incredible! How is he doing that?!"

Tobirama: "I can sense it—it's the same pure Nine-Tails chakra as Lady Kushina's. He's merged his Purple Lightning with the Nine-Tails' chakra to create this mode."

Hiruzen: "He didn't use this during our fight! Was it because he was still getting used to his new eyes, so he refrained from using unconventional abilities? Now, in real combat, he's wielding it with incredible flexibility!"

Minato: "That's my boy. Achieving something neither Kushina nor I could ever do!"

Tsuchima's Counterattack

Tsuchima's eyes locked onto Naruto. "That Lightning Release... it wasn't in the intel. Let's test its limits with Kamui."

Whoosh!!!

A massive vortex erupted within a hundred-meter radius of Tsuchima's gaze.

Crackle!

But Naruto instantly sidestepped several hundred meters away!

Tsuchima's pupils contracted. "He's faster than my dual Kamui... And that range—are you kidding me!?"

Whoosh!

Naruto's figure vanished!

Tsuchima scanned his surroundings. "Gone?"

Observers in the Sky

Tobirama: "Oh? The Second Tsuchikage's Dustless Bewildering Cover. That kid Naruto has even stolen that technique!"

Hiruzen: "The Dustless Bewildering Cover perfectly conceals both chakra and physical presence. But the moment he attacks, the concealment will break."

Minato: "Naruto's planning a surprise attack."

Hashirama: "Or perhaps, he's setting up a feint to probe Tsuchima's abilities!"

Tsuchima's Gambit

Meanwhile, within his Perfect Susano'o, Obito clashed with Naruto's clones while keeping an eye on Tsuchima. Through mental communication, he warned: "Tsuchima, don't act rashly. Stay still and adapt to the situation. Like me, you have Kamui's intangibility. As long as you remain patient, Naruto can't touch you!"

But Tsuchima's response carried a bloodthirsty edge: "Lord Obito, the Gedo Statue's chakra within me craves the baptism of battle! Allow me to follow my instincts and fight!"

Crackle!

Tsuchima's eyes widened, glowing with intensity.

Izanagi: Time Freeze!!!

Whoosh!

In an instant, half of Fushi River was engulfed in a gray stillness. Everything froze.

Crack! Crack! Crack!

The remaining four Naruto Wood Clones stopped moving simultaneously.

Obito watched in astonishment. "Even the clones are frozen. That means the real body is affected! Could it be that Tsuchima's direct approach has truly..."

Tsuchima grinned wickedly. "You're trapped in this gray zone of frozen time. How unfortunate—this battle is over. I'll extract your chakra and soul directly!"

As his hand pressed against the ground, the upper half of the Gedo Statue rose behind him. Its gaping maw began to gather white chakra, forming into serpentine dragons that slithered through the gray stillness.

Outer Path: Spirit Dragons in Flight!

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