Chapter 215: Thank You, System

Hearing Sasori's words, Madara's eyes lit up.

"So, there's such an extraordinary technique in this world!"

Time was running out.

He channeled a layer of chakra into his left hand, preparing to strike the mangled Hidan.

But just as he was about to act, Madara hesitated for a brief moment.

The thought crossed his mind: this "immortal" could kill the White Snake Sage through blood.

...Then, couldn't he also use the same method to kill me?

After all, I've just sustained severe injuries. If Obito were determined, he could easily obtain my blood.

If one day my own grandson wanted to kill me, it wouldn't take much effort, would it…?

This realization slowed Madara's hand.

In Obito's current state, he wouldn't last much longer against the White Snake Sage. All Madara needed to do was delay his strike. He could use the White Snake Sage to eliminate Obito for him.

"With the Tailed Beasts nearly collected, Obito's presence has become a liability. If he dies here, no one in the ninja world would pose a threat to the Moon's Eye Plan..."

...But wouldn't that be too boring?

Memories of time spent with his grandson flashed through Madara's mind, and a sly smile curled his lips.

In that moment, he made his decision, plunging his hand decisively into Hidan's heart.

"Haa... haa... haa..."

...

In the distance

The White Snake Sage, locked in battle with Obito, suddenly clutched her chest in agony. A gaping hole had appeared where her heart once was.

"Arrghhhh! You wretched brat—what have you done to me?!" she howled.

Obito, drained of all strength, finally let out a relieved sigh.

He even had the energy to throw out a sarcastic remark.

"Geez, ma'am, the way you're acting and screaming might give people the wrong idea, you know?"

He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, grateful to still be breathing.

"Grandpa Madara, if you'd been just a few minutes later, I might've been a goner."

He glanced at the White Snake Sage. "A hole in the heart like that… she shouldn't last much longer, right?"

Just as the thought crossed his mind, the White Snake Sage clasped her hands into a seal, frantically summoning her Senjutsu chakra.

"Senjutsu: Hyper Regeneration!"

Before his very eyes, the White Snake Sage's wounds began to heal at a visible rate.

The sight left Obito dumbfounded.

"Hyper Regeneration?! Why does this feel so familiar... ?!"

Hurriedly, Obito channeled what little chakra he had left to repair the skeletal frame of his Susanoo.

"Even if I die today, you're coming with me to hell!" the White Snake Sage roared, her gaze locked on Obito.

The massive dragon wailed as it soared through the air, its energy growing increasingly unstable.

"Damn it!" Obito cursed, his expression darkening.

"This lunatic!"

Earlier, just three small energy dragons self-destructing had been enough to leave Madara gravely injured.

If this fully-formed dragon exploded, there'd be nothing left of him—not even bones.

"Ah, to hell with it!" Obito sighed in resignation.

Out of chakra and options, he could only brace himself for whatever fate had in store.

...

Back to Madara

Having pierced Hidan's heart, Madara finally relaxed.

"Hah… That should do it. What a satisfying battle… HAHAHAHA!"

But just then, a deafening roar shattered the air, drowning out his laughter.

"Hrrngh!"

A hundred-meter-long energy dragon appeared in Madara's line of sight.

In the blink of an eye, it crossed a kilometer, charging at him with reckless abandon.

"Hm?"

Madara's brows furrowed as countless thoughts raced through his mind.

Could it be that piercing her heart wasn't enough to kill her?

...No, this is bad. Obito might be in danger!

Madara glanced at Hidan's mangled body, a sinister glint flashing in his eyes.

"In that case… Let's see if this finishes you!"

Gathering what remained of his chakra, he slammed his palm onto Hidan's head.

Splat!

A muffled sound rang out as Hidan's head exploded, painting a gruesome scene.

Elsewhere

Obito, who had resigned himself to death, suddenly heard a dull thud.

Splat!

"Huh? Was that… an explosion? Why does it sound… different?"

He cautiously opened one eye.

The White Snake Sage, who had been on the verge of detonating her energy reserve… no longer had a head.

She collapsed to the ground with a resounding crash, her massive body lifeless.

And without her soul to complete the final step, the raging energy within the dragon began to stabilize. The threat of an explosion had passed.

Obito was overwhelmed with relief.

"Holy crap! Hidan, you absolute legend!"

As he basked in his survival, a long-forgotten voice suddenly echoed in his mind.

"Host, quick! Let me absorb her! This is a goldmine!"

...The system?!

Obito froze for a moment before snapping, "Where the hell were you when I was about to die?!"

"And now that the boss is dead and it's loot time, you suddenly decide to show up?"

"You don't care about me at all! You're just using me as a money-making tool!"

The system trembled slightly in his mind, quickly switching to a sultry tone.

"That's not true, Host! I read the script and knew you wouldn't… Ahem, I mean—oops, forget I said that!"

"Come on, sweetie~ Go over there, and I promise I'll make it worth your while!"

Obito snorted, but begrudgingly approached the White Snake Sage's corpse.

"Fine. You'd better keep your word."

Unbeknownst to the system, Obito had indeed noticed its earlier slip but chose to ignore it.

The questions of where he truly was and why he existed lingered in his heart. Deep down, he already had an inkling of the answers.

"Ahhh~ So rich, so pure~ This is delightful!"

The system hummed in satisfaction as it devoured the White Snake Sage's chakra.

Moments later, it rewarded Obito.

Ding!

[As a token of appreciation for your loyalty, Host has received: Ryuchi Cave Mystery Box x1!]

[Please reply "Confirm" to claim your reward.]

"A mystery box, huh?"

Obito rubbed his hands together in anticipation.

"Confirm!"

Ding!

[Congratulations, Host! You've obtained: Ryuchi Cave Senjutsu Enhancement Module!]

[This module will automatically augment your current Sage Mode with the unique features of Ryuchi Cave's Senjutsu, ensuring perfect compatibility.]

Ding!

"This system never forgets a promise! You'll always get what you deserve~"

Obito's expression softened slightly, touched by the gesture.

"Thank you, System. I didn't think you'd actually remember...Like the time you tricked me into learning to slither around like a snake for years—wait, dammit"

Ding!

[Due to the Host's inappropriate language, the system has automatically left the chat.]

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