Naruto: The Otsutsuki Naruto

Tsuchima, heavily wounded, retreated into the rift of space-time.

Now, Obito stood alone, facing not one, but two versions of Naruto Uzumaki—the Uzumaki and Namikaze incarnations.

The Standoff

Obito, exuding confidence, sneered:

"As long as I don't attack, with my infinite intangibility, there's absolutely nothing you two can do to harm me!"

Boom!

A swirling white mist emerged as the Amber Purifying Pot materialized in Naruto's hand.

Naruto Uzumaki, holding the pot with one hand, smiled faintly:

"Obito, do you recognize this?"

Obito's eyes narrowed slightly.

"That's the Six Paths Tool, the Amber Purifying Pot. If someone's name is called and they respond—or fail to respond within a certain time—they'll be sealed inside the pot."

Naruto didn't mince words:

"Exactly. I'm going to use this pot to seal you!"

Obito scoffed, unimpressed:

"Hah. Even assuming that pot's sealing ability works on me while I'm intangible, I can simply use Kamui to escape the seal. That tool won't hold me."

Obito wasn't wrong. The Amber Purifying Pot alone couldn't trap him.

Naruto's smile deepened, almost taunting:

"True, but if it works, even momentarily, you'll be forced to materialize. And in that moment, my speed will be more than enough to extract your soul."

Obito's gaze sharpened.

"That's assuming it works in the first place!"

Naruto shrugged nonchalantly.

"Well then, let's find out, shall we?"

With that, Naruto opened the pot's lid, aimed it at Obito, and shouted:

"Uchiha Obito!"

Damn it! Obito cursed inwardly, his teeth clenched in frustration.

But as seconds stretched into minutes, nothing happened.

Obito's Mockery

Obito erupted into laughter, his voice echoing across the battlefield:

"Hahahahaha!! Looks like you miscalculated, Naruto. The Amber Purifying Pot, despite bearing the name of the Six Paths, is just another tool. Now, what other tricks do you have left?"

Naruto Uzumaki sighed audibly, screwing the pot's lid back on before casually tossing it to Namikaze Naruto.

"Guess I'll have to resort to a last-ditch plan," he said with feigned exasperation. His tone shifted to a chilling calm.

"So, Obito... that guy you call 'Tobi'—he's still outside the Fushi River, isn't he? How about I go take him out?"

The Threat

Obito's pupils shrank as he hissed coldly:

"Are you threatening me?"

Naruto raised his hands in mock innocence, grinning:

"Don't take it that way, Obito. My mother, Kushina, told me all about what you did on the day I was born. You held me, a newborn, hostage in my swaddling clothes, threatening my somewhat reckless father to stay away from my weakened mother... Am I wrong?"

Obito's fists clenched tightly. That incident was a deep stain on his life, one he had long considered shameful and never spoken of. Yet here Naruto was, dragging it into the light.

Naruto's expression darkened.

"And let's not even get started on your kidnapping of Violet. This time, I'm simply giving you a taste of your own medicine. Fair enough, isn't it?"

Obito forced himself to remain composed, his voice icy:

"Hmph. If I lose this battle, I lose everything. Don't think you can sway me with threats."

Naruto spread his arms theatrically.

"Is that so? Well then, I guess I'll go pay Tobi a visit!"

Whoosh!

Naruto, cloaked in lightning, dashed forward like an arrow.

Obito Strikes

Whoosh! Obito appeared in front of Naruto, blocking his path.

"You're going too far!"

Boom! Obito's Susano'o erupted, transforming into the form of a towering tengu with a raven-like visage. Its blade, the Ten Directions Divine Sword, thrust forward with devastating force.

But such a direct attack was far too simple to land on Naruto.

Whoosh! Naruto dodged with ease, his Banana Palm Fan swinging in retaliation. A barrage of powerful ninjutsu rained down, shattering fragments of Obito's Susano'o.

The Amber Purifying Pot Returns

At that moment, Namikaze Naruto, clutching the Amber Purifying Pot, closed in. He shouted:

"Uchiha Obito!!!"

Obito's lips curled into a smirk as his thoughts raced.

"So, this was your plan all along, huh? From the moment Uzumaki Naruto tossed the pot to you, I've been expecting this. Uzumaki Naruto used Tobi as leverage to force me into action, while Namikaze Naruto aimed to exploit my materialization with the Amber Purifying Pot. Classic Uzumaki Naruto—always scheming."

Obito's smirk deepened.

"But I've fought him enough times to know just how devious he can be. This time, I've turned the tables. By luring Namikaze Naruto this close, I've ensured his downfall. He doesn't have Uzumaki Naruto's reflexes or speed. So, it's time for you to leave the stage, Namikaze Naruto!"

Obito's Ultimate Move

Crackle! Obito's eyes widened, glowing ominously.

Izanagi: Time Freeze!!!

Whoosh!

A gray zone of frozen time expanded outward, centered on Obito.

Namikaze Naruto's body froze mid-motion, completely immobilized.

Outside the time-freeze zone, Uzumaki Naruto hurled a kunai.

Whoosh! The kunai froze the moment it entered the gray boundary.

Obito's voice dripped with arrogance:

"Naruto, did you really think my infinite intangibility was my greatest trump card? This infinite time-freeze barrier is my true power!"

He stepped forward menacingly, his tone dangerous:

"Not only that, but this barrier moves with me. I may not be able to use Kamui on myself while it's active, but I can still use my Susano'o and Kamui to transfer anything outside of myself."

Obito's gaze locked onto Namikaze Naruto.

"Let's start with you. Time for you to leave the battlefield!"

Slash! The Ten Directions Divine Sword pierced Namikaze Naruto's chest, its vortex dragging him into oblivion.

Outside the gray zone, Uzumaki Naruto could only watch helplessly.

Obito smirked triumphantly.

"Anyone struck by the Ten Directions Divine Sword is sent to the void of the space-time dimension. That dimension is isolated from the main space-time region, so don't think you can pull the same trick you did with my split self in the past."

He added with a sneer:

"The sword's teleportation is precise. Only the target is sent. So, the Amber Purifying Pot remains here."

Obito deactivated his Susano'o and strode forward, placing his hand on the pot. His Kamui vortex began to absorb it.

Beyond the gray zone, Uzumaki Naruto watched impassively.

A Hidden Gambit

Inside the space-time void, the Amber Purifying Pot began to rattle violently. Its white rope morphed into tiny hands, unscrewing its own lid.

Whoosh!

A Wood Clone of Naruto emerged from within.

The clone murmured to itself:

"As expected, the real body lured Obito into absorbing the pot. It worked perfectly."

It glanced at the Golden Rope, another Six Paths Tool, coiled around its arm.

"Now, let's begin the final operation."

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