Chapter 292: The Final Multiple-Choice Question

Madara quickly suppressed his greed.

"Hah..."

After everything they had been through, he was no longer so easily blinded by power.

Kaguya, on the other hand, was tempted to claim the Chakra Fruit for herself. However, one glance at the three people beside her made her reconsider.

Still, she couldn't completely hide the excitement in her voice.

"This soil is unbelievably fertile!"

"Even drawing only a fraction of its nutrients has yielded a harvest that rivals an entire planet's worth!"

"Hm?"

Obito was momentarily stunned before asking uncertainly, "Are you saying that this Chakra Fruit alone is equal to an entire previous harvest?"

Kaguya nodded, clearly in a good mood. "Mhm, that's right."

I wonder how much I'll get later?

So much pure essence… I want to devour it all…

Madara also looked at Obito, curious about how his grandson planned to divide it.

If Obito wants it, I wouldn't mind giving him my share.

However, Obito was lost in thought, oblivious to the two watching him.

If…

His eyes grew brighter and brighter as he contemplated something.

After a while, he suddenly spoke up, excitement in his voice. "I have an idea!"

"Since this fruit is abundant, what if we use it to complete the mission and return to the Otsutsuki Clan?"

"They have no idea about Kaguya's betrayal, nor do they know about Earth. They wouldn't suspect that I could take on Isshiki's form."

As soon as they heard Obito's bold proposition, both Kaguya and Madara's expressions changed drastically.

Madara gripped Obito's shoulder and looked him straight in the eye.

"That's far too dangerous, Obito. Drop this idea."

Kaguya also nodded frantically, a rare trace of panic in her voice. "If my clan notices anything amiss, even death will be a luxury."

Obito frowned but didn't back down. "It might sound crazy at first, but I think this plan has a high chance of success."

"Going against the entire Otsutsuki Clan head-on is nearly impossible. But if we can infiltrate and weaken them from within, our chances improve significantly."

"Besides, I have confidence in my acting skills. Once I fully assimilate Isshiki's memories, no one will suspect a thing."

Madara and Kaguya fell silent, weighing his words carefully.

As Obito had said, the plan was feasible—but the risks were enormous.

Meanwhile, Obito himself was also pondering whether this gamble would end up costing him his life.

A heavy silence settled over the group.

Just then, a long-forgotten voice echoed in Obito's mind.

Ding! A new main mission choice has been issued. Host, please check immediately!

Obito blinked in surprise before grinning and addressing the system in his mind.

"System bro, it's been so long! You're finally talking to me again!"

"I was starting to think you ran off with another host and abandoned me."

The system ignored his joke, responding in its usual cold, robotic tone.

A new main mission choice has been issued. Host, please check immediately!

Obito sighed in resignation. "Alright, alright, I'll take a look."

He opened the system interface and read the new choices.

[Option 1]: Divide the Chakra Fruit fairly with Otsutsuki Kaguya and Uchiha Madara.

Reward: One million units of chakra.

[Option 2]: Convince Otsutsuki Kaguya and Uchiha Madara to let you keep the entire Chakra Fruit for yourself.

Reward: Title—'Star of Earth.'

[Option 3]: Conceal your identity, infiltrate the Otsutsuki Clan, and wait for the opportunity to bring down 'Takamagahara.'

Reward: Title—'Otsutsuki Werewolf.'

Obito chuckled as he read through the choices. "Whoa, a million chakra units? And two title rewards?"

"System bro, since when were you so generous?"

The system remained silent.

Obito, unfazed, continued reading.

[Title: Star of Earth]

As the one carrying the hope of the entire planet, you can borrow chakra from all lifeforms on Earth when fighting for its sake.

Obito stroked his chin, recalling something. "Wait… this sounds familiar… !"

[Title: Otsutsuki Werewolf]

Hidden among the Otsutsuki, each time you kill one, you can randomly acquire one of their abilities.

Obito smirked. "Honestly, 'Otsutsuki Witch' wouldn't be a bad name either."

Then he noticed the final line of text.

[Special Notice: This is the final question issued by the system. Once you make your choice, the system will automatically unbind. Choose wisely.]

Obito's grin faded.

He paused, then forced a smile again, trying to sound casual. "System bro… you're joking, right?"

The system's voice remained cold.

Host, please make your choice.

That emotionless tone was devoid of warmth, as if it carried a chill that could freeze his heart.

Obito clenched his teeth. "If that's the case… then I just won't choose. I don't care about the rewards anyway."

The system hesitated, seemingly surprised by his response. After a brief pause, it spoke again in the same monotone.

Regardless of the host's decision, the system will unbind automatically in ten minutes.

Obito let out a bitter laugh. "Why, system bro? We were each other's first love…"

The system remained silent.

Because you and I… we were never meant to exist in the same world.

The main storyline of this world had, in truth, already reached its conclusion the moment Obito became Hokage.

At that moment, the system should have detached and left this world.

But it hadn't.

Since then, the world's rejection of the system had only grown stronger. The entire fabric of reality was trying to expel its presence.

Every day, it had to burn through its own essence just to remain.

Because it couldn't leave Obito behind.

The system had seen the "world progression" and knew that, if it didn't intervene…

Obito would ultimately die in battle against the Otsutsuki.

If Obito didn't die, the next "Child of Destiny" wouldn't emerge to lead the new era.

The world wouldn't be able to move on.

And the Will of Heaven would never allow that.

So, time and time again, the system had been weakened.

In the end, Obito—outnumbered and outmatched—would fall to the Otsutsuki's assault.

He would die a hero, a tragic legend meant to inspire the next generation.

That was the fate the world had written for him.

But the system refused to accept it.

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