Chapter 28: Battle for the Jinchuuriki, Part 3

Obito's master was highly intrigued by Naruto. He had the Hyouton. How and why was a bit of a mystery, but then again, everything was completely twisted around this time. Anything can happen with one extra human being existing in this time line.

He was also interested as to what version of the Shirugan this Naruto was going to get. He has the Amaterusa Shirugan, Obito has one of Shinigami's Shirugan; Susanoo's and Oracle's Shirugan's user was yet to be revealed. Speaking of Susanoo, Tsukiyomi was an interesting character indeed. Half brother to Naruto Uzumaki? Very interesting, indeed.

His eyes narrowed in hurt and loneliness. I wonder what it's like...to have a brother that is always there for you...?

"Doton: Moguragkure no Jutsu [1]!" The once hard earth turned into soft sand within seconds, allowing Naruto to sink into the ground.

Obito frowned in confusion. He has the Sharingan and both Mangekyou Sharingan's. So why would he do something as simple as this...? His eyes widened, remembering that the blonde can also use nature energy. He glanced around the softened surface, but he only saw soft dirt. Nothing else; no chakra coils, no presence, no signature, no nothing!

I really hate it when someone use's my techniques against me... Obito thought. Anyways, I need to stay on guard...if he touches me, then he can mark me with the Hirashin seal. If that happens then he could be one step closer to killing me...

The silence hung heavily in the air, making it feel like the world would end in seconds. Obito's head snapped back and forth, frantically looking for Naruto's attack.

Suddenly, the blonde shot up from under the ground right in front of Obito. A Rasengan was in his right hand, and it was aiming right for his heart.

The raven haired Uchiha was unbalanced at first because of the soft dirt falling into the hole created by Naruto, but thanks to the blonde emerging, the technique was released and the dirt returned to normal. If he didn't have the Sharingan or the Shirugan, he'd be a dead man by now.

Obito turned intangible, the Rasengan going through him.

Naruto shouted in frustration, dispelling the technique and jumping back. Dammit! I thought that it would catch him off gaurd enough!

That eye of his seems very powerful. Do you know what that thing is? Kurama asked.

It's called the Shirugan. There are four versions, each based off of a god or goddess. Naruto explained. He has Shinigami's Shirugan, which allows him to control dead spiritual energy that is provided from the afterlife. Make sense?

Shinigami's Shirugan...? Kurama echoed. Oh, yes...that rings a bell. Ashura and Indra—Hagoromo's son's [2]—children wielded all four; Amaterusa's Shirugan, Shinigami's Shirugan, Oracle's Shirugan and Susanoo's Shirugan. I was interested as to what they would use it for, and they created a short era of peace.

Were there any more wielders after their sons and daughters? Naruto questioned.

As far as I'm concerned, no. Not yet, at least. The Kyuubi stated. Watch out, Obito is attacking again.

Said Uchiha used the horse and tiger hand seals. "Katon: Gouenkyuu [3]!" His fingers cupped around his mouth, and he exhaled a meteor-sized fireball. It suddenly exploded, causing everything around him to get caught up in the gigantic blast; Naruto, Ban, Yoru and Tsukiyomi getting caught up in the possibly fatal explosion.

[1] Translation: "Earth Release: Hiding Like A Mole Technique". The user will channel chakra into the ground, making it soft earth that can easily be dug into. The user has the element of surprise with this technique, and they can escape without being detected.

[2] Indra and Ashura are Hagoromo's (AKA the Riduko Sennin) two sons; read the Narutopedia about them. However, it will spoil the manga/anime.

[3] Translation: "Fire Release: Great Blaze Ball". Although it only shows up in the fourth Naruto Shippuden game, I needed something like this technique. User exhales a meteor-sized sphere of fire that carries the enemy away and causes a massive explosion on impact. The impact causes the ground around the user to break apart while he or she remains unfazed. Parent jutsu: Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique.

*sigh* so slow...so, so slow...

Anyways, after chapter 29 (or maybe even 30), it will be Obito's master versus Naruto. And then after that fight, the book shall officially close with a possible epilogue.

Actually, no...I would like a few reviews on that part; whether or not there should be an epilogue. If there isn't, I'll decide on my own.

Peace! :3