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Chapter 767: The Masked Man's Identity
Chapter 767: The Masked Man's Identity
"The Masked Man is not the real Uchiha Sasuke. He's still leading the six Jinchuriki towards the battlefield, and there's a high chance you'll encounter him there."
"Be extremely cautious. Although he's not Uchiha Sasuke, the strength and ambition the Masked Man has displayed are not fake."
Shikamaru Nara reminded them.
The identity of the Masked Man might be false, but the actions he had taken were not. Even if he wasn't Uchiha Sasuke, the Masked Man remained the primary target the Ninja Alliance had to defeat.
"If he's not Uchiha Sasuke, then who is he?"
Dai Tu asked, puzzled.
It seemed he had mistakenly blamed Uchiha Sasuke; the true culprit behind this was someone else.
"Regarding this, we don't have any information at the moment. But one thing is certain: the Masked Man is a dangerous character and one of the masterminds behind this battlefield."
Shikamaru Nara replied.
In a short time, they couldn't deduce the Masked Man's identity from the information they had.
"No matter who he is, let's just defeat him!"
Naruto spoke in a low voice.
The Masked Man was truly evil; he was now very clear about that.
And when dealing with evil, there was only one thing to do: defeat them!
"You're right. Whether he's Uchiha Sasuke or not, let's beat him up!"
Dai Tu agreed.
With Shikamaru Nara's reminder, Nagato concentrated his perception, and indeed, he sensed several powerful Chakra auras rushing towards them.
"Naruto, Kirabi, we'll stand at the front, and everyone else, move behind us. The battle will begin soon."
Nagato said quickly.
He was the strongest among them, and Naruto and Kirabi were both Jinchuriki with more durable Chakra.
"Hinata, you must be careful. The enemies this time are not ordinary."
Dai Tu hurriedly said to Hinata.
Aside from the unpredictable Masked Man, they also had to face six Jinchuriki.
These were the Jinchuriki, the ultimate weapons of the five great ninja villages. Even if they were controlled by the enemy and couldn't unleash their full power, they couldn't be taken lightly.
"It's fine. With my mastery of the Yin Seal, I'm not as weak as you imagine, Dai Tu. The one who should be careful is you; you're just a Shadow Clone."
Hinata smiled and said.
"That's why I'm telling you to be careful because I'm a Shadow Clone. If I were the original body, I could protect you better."
Dai Tu scratched his head and said.
If it were his original body, he could directly take Hinata to the Divine Might space, an absolutely safe place.
"Naruto, tell us what you know about the Masked Man."
Kakashi said.
Since the Masked Man wasn't Uchiha Sasuke, their intelligence was insufficient.
The information they had was about the real Uchiha Sasuke, not the Masked Man with an unknown identity.
"The Masked Man rarely fights personally, but he has two very bizarre ninjutsu."
Naruto said, recalling.
Kakashi and the others focused their attention, listening intently to Naruto's description of the Masked Man's intelligence.
"The first is Penetration. The Masked Man can turn his body into a phantom-like existence, and any attack that hits him will pass through, unable to strike him."
"The second is Absorption and Release. The Masked Man can absorb people or objects he touches into an unknown space and also release the absorbed objects."
The more Kakashi listened, the more familiar the Masked Man's abilities sounded. Finally, he turned his gaze to Dai Tu.
"This sounds like my Divine Might."
Dai Tu stroked his chin and said.
Then he noticed Kakashi's peculiar gaze.
"Why are you looking at me like that? It might seem similar, but this shouldn't be Divine Might. Divine Might only appears to turn into a phantom and penetrate attacks, but in reality, it teleports the body into the Divine Might space to dodge attacks."
Dai Tu analyzed with a displeased expression.
He, the future Fire Shadow, couldn't possibly be the mastermind of the Fourth Great Ninja War in this parallel world.
"It might just be a secret technique similar to Divine Might. And in this world, I acquired Divine Might during the Third Great Ninja War."
"What about Absorption and Release?"
Kakashi asked.
"It could be another Dojutsu. Your teacher, Moonlight, can also absorb objects and then release them with his Great Black Heaven."
Dai Tu continued.
As he spoke, Dai Tu suddenly thought of an incredibly terrifying possibility and couldn't help but gasp.
"What! Could the Masked Man be Moonlight from this world?"
Previously, they had thought that the two worlds were similar but had some differences.
After arriving, they discovered that both worlds had everything when it came to ninjas, except for the absence of Moonlight. Contrary to their speculation, there were no ninjas unique to either world.
With this consistency between the two worlds, Moonlight's omnipotence, the enigmatic identity of the Masked Man, and Naruto's intelligence, Daito connected all these pieces in his mind, and an ominous conjecture subconsciously emerged.
Perhaps, in Naruto Uzumaki's world, there was also a Moonlight, but just like Moonlight's alias, Souyuu, in Naruto's world, Moonlight went by the name of Uchiha Sasuke and was causing trouble.
"Impossible, absolutely impossible!"
Shizui immediately refuted.
"Based on the known information, the ninjas in the two worlds wouldn't have significant personality differences. They would only take different paths due to their experiences, leading to different outcomes. I believe that no matter what Moonlight has gone through, he wouldn't become someone like the Masked Man!"
Shizui calmly analyzed.
He believed that any Moonlight, regardless of which one, would be a gentle person.
It was common knowledge that Moonlight not only possessed invincible strength but also held the prestigious position of the leader of the ninja world.
Such a Moonlight, if he existed in reality, could essentially get whatever he wanted and do whatever he desired.
However, Moonlight didn't use his strength or power to gain anything for himself. His life as a teacher wasn't much different from when he was teaching, except for a portion of his time being dedicated to handling ninja affairs instead of teaching.
"You're right, Shizui. It's all Kakashi's fault for asking randomly, making me overthink things," Daito said, changing his words.
Even if it was Moonlight from another world, he shouldn't be a jerk like the Masked Man.
For instance, he, even in a parallel world, was still a hero of Konoha during the Great Ninja War.
"You're being too sensitive. I just wanted to say that the Masked Man might have stolen 'your' Sharingan or possesses a similar eye technique to yours."
Kakashi spoke calmly.
He believed that there weren't many coincidences in the world, and the ability the Masked Man demonstrated was most likely Divine Might.
"If it's indeed Divine Might, it will be challenging to deal with. I wonder where Daito's original body is and if he's in this world," Kakashi said, furrowing his brows slightly.
Due to the safety of the Divine Might space, they entrusted the Potara Earrings to Daito for safekeeping, placing them within the Divine Might space.
Unbeknownst to them, the final battle was about to commence, and Daito's original body remained unseen, depriving them of the powerful ninja tool, the Potara Earrings.
"They're coming!"
Nagato warned, gathering his chakra in preparation for battle, while the others also focused their chakra, gazing intently ahead.
The next moment, seven people led by the Masked Man entered their line of sight.
"Eight-Tails, Nine-Tails, this time, you have nowhere to run..."
Just as White Masked Daito was about to say something, he spotted Kakashi standing at the back, along with a younger, uninjured version of himself.
"What's going on? Did something happen while I was preparing?"
White Masked Daito's mind was filled with confusion.
When he saw the dazzling figure standing at the back, White Masked Daito's pupils suddenly constricted.
"Hinata..."
He had actually seen a grown-up Hinata!
If not for the tense atmosphere, White Masked Daito might have thought that he had successfully cast Infinite Tsukuyomi.
"Be careful. Over there, besides the two Jinchuriki, are ninjas from another world, and they are not to be underestimated. Neither Nagato nor Itachi can match them," said White Zetsu, who had emerged from underground, addressing White Masked Daito's perplexity.
"Another world... Dammit, why wasn't I informed of something this important earlier?"
White Masked Daito's face beneath the mask turned gloomy.
If he knew that killing a White Zetsu wouldn't accomplish much, he would have undoubtedly killed White Zetsu on the spot.
He believed that the White Zetsu, who had been active on the battlefield, must have known about this matter but simply hadn't told him.
As White Masked Daito observed Kakashi and his group, they, too, were observing White Masked Daito and his seven companions.
"The Mizukage and Elder Purple from this world have been turned into puppets," Nagato said, looking at Elder Purple, whose eyes were devoid of life, and his thoughts turned to the experiences of the Reincarnated Nagato. He clenched his fists.
"Simultaneously possessing the Mangekyou Sharingan and the Rinnegan, his eye power should surpass mine, and Infinite Tsukuyomi might be ineffective," Shizui said, already contemplating combat tactics against the Masked Man.
"If the eye technique of that Mangekyou Sharingan is indeed Divine Might, combined with the power of the Rinnegan..."
Kakashi analyzed the information about the Masked Man, suddenly feeling that the situation was extremely tricky.
Divine Might is already a formidable opponent, and with the Rinnegan, it's like facing an entity devoid of positive energy.
"Why do I feel a sense of familiarity?" Hinata wondered as she gazed upon the masked man.
This was her first time in a parallel world and her initial encounter with the masked individual, yet she felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity.
"Who the hell are you? Don't even think about pretending to be someone else; the real Uchiha Sasuke has already appeared elsewhere!" Naruto blurted out without hesitation.
"He appeared elsewhere? That bastard, Bando," White Masked Itachi thought, mentally cursing the man.
He hadn't consulted him before summoning Uchiha Sasuke with Impure World Reincarnation; there was no need for such theatrics.
"Haha, who I am doesn't matter. In this hopeless world, it's irrelevant," White Masked Itachi chuckled coldly, refusing to reveal his identity to Naruto.
He wore the mask to conceal his identity, so there was no way he would divulge it so easily.
"A cowardly rat, hiding behind a mask and afraid to show your face?" Itachi tried to provoke the masked man into revealing his identity.
White Masked Itachi: ...
Why was the other world's Itachi so foolish? He seemed on par with Naruto.
"Kakashi, you agree, right?" Itachi turned to Kakashi.
If Kakashi could display the same attacking prowess he usually directed at Itachi, he believed the masked man's defenses would crumble.
"It's not that simple," Kakashi interjected, "Perhaps he's doing this for our benefit. What if he's so hideous that not wearing a mask would be a disservice to us?"
"Just talking won't save you; you need to back it up with action," White Masked Itachi said as he stepped back, and the six Impure World Reincarnated Jinchuriki behind him surged forward.
Controlling six Jinchuriki simultaneously required a significant amount of chakra, making it unwise for him to engage in direct combat.
"Melted Body Transformation: Roaring Flame Boulder Technique!" Elder Purple swiftly performed hand seals, and with the Tailed Beast's chakra, she unleashed molten lava balls engulfed in scorching flames.
"Divine Destruction!" Nagato extended his palm, releasing a terrifying repulsive force that instantly repelled the lava balls and the charging Impure World Reincarnated Jinchuriki.
"Everyone, be aware that their vision is interconnected. If one sees, they all see!" Naruto shouted as he kneaded dumplings and shared intelligence about the Six of Pain.
"Controlling the Reincarnated Jinchuriki with the Rinnegan requires a black chakra receiver. If we remove the chakra receivers from their bodies, the masked bastard won't be able to control them anymore," White Masked Itachi remained unconcerned, confident that his Six of Pain were superior to Nagato's.
A single piece of intelligence couldn't alter the outcome of the battle.
As White Masked Itachi exerted control, the six Jinchuriki sprouted tails corresponding to their respective Tailed Beasts, and their bodies were enveloped in red Tailed Beast chakra.
"Lightning Style: Sage Mode!"
"Lightning Style: Chakra Mode!"
"Transparent World!"
Kakashi silently focused on his breathing and gathered natural energy, first synthesizing Sage Chakra to enter Sage Mode, then activating Chakra Mode, and finally merging Transparent World with the release of Yamaibane.
As he faced Jinchuriki, having Yamaibane was advantageous for him.
Shizui activated his Sharingan, opening his Mangekyo Sharingan.
Although Celestial Fire wouldn't be of much use in this battle, Divine Tensei could prove invaluable.
If anyone faltered, he could use Divine Tensei to protect them.
"Fire Style: Full Concentration!"
Itachi also gathered natural energy and focused his breathing, entering Sage Mode.
As a Shadow Clone, he couldn't use Mangekyo Sharingan techniques, making Sage Mode his ultimate trump card.
Hinata also activated her Breathing Technique.
She hadn't mastered the Sage Art, but she could sense natural energy, and the Breathing Technique had undergone a minor upgrade, significantly enhancing her physical capabilities.
Hinata retreated a few steps, creating some distance between herself and Kakashi.
She was self-aware; as the weakest among them, staying out of harm's way was her way of supporting her teammates. As long as no one got injured, her priority was self-preservation.
"You masked bastard, let me tear off your mask!" Naruto exclaimed, his chakra blazing as he charged forward with a Rasengan.
(End of Chapter)
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