Chapter 26: Lunar Light, Uchiha's Fall
The mist swirled, a ghostly shroud over the shattered plateau, its craters glowing faintly from Vergil Sparda's Beowulf-fueled onslaught. In his Beowulf Devil Trigger, his skeletal face gleamed under green glowing eyes, bone-white cranial crest fanning like a crown, dark muscle plating pulsing with white energy. Clawed feet dug into the stone, jagged wing-like protrusions flared, two pairs of strip-like wings twitching with agility. His blue coat melded into the form, glowing faintly, tattered but defiant, silver hair catching the glow. Across from him, Obito Uchiha, masked as "Madara," gripped his gunbai, Sharingan spinning beneath his orange spiral mask. The air thrummed with tension, the Uchiha Flame Formation's fiery barrier flickering from their clash.
Zabuza's grin was wild, Kubikiribōchō gleaming. "Sparda's playing with fire, taunting that masked freak. This'll be a show." He's got 'Madara' on the ropes, keep pushing, you smug bastard.
Haku's hands trembled, eyes wide. "Vergil-sama's power… it's like a star descending."
Ao's Byakugan pulsed, scanning Obito's chakra. "That Uchiha's chakra's monstrous, but Sparda's holding his own
Mei's eyes burned, fixed on Vergil. He's a devil dancing with death, mocking a myth. Her heart raced, a mix of awe and longing. That fire in him… it's intoxicating.
Vergil raised a clawed gauntlet, light coalescing, not into a ball, but a shimmering, katana-like shape. Its blade glowed with lunar patterns, feather-like etchings shimmering along its edge. The Lunar Blade solidified, fully formed, its ethereal glow casting stark shadows, tied to Beowulf's sacred light. Vergil twirled it, his demonic voice laced with Dante's bravado, smirking beneath his skeletal visage. "Ready for round two, 'Madara'? Or you still hiding behind that cheap mask?" He pointed the blade, taunting. "Let's see if you bleed like a man or a ghost."
Obito's Sharingan narrowed, his stance tightening. That blade… new, tied to his gauntlets. He's not done yet. "You're a pest, Sparda," he growled, chain rattling as he spun his gunbai. "I'll bury you and your toys." He mocks me like I'm nothing, time to end this.
Obito struck first, Wood Release: Great Spear Tree. Massive roots erupted, spearing toward Vergil, stone shattering in their wake. Vergil Trick Up, teleporting skyward "Big sticks? I'm flattered," he quipped, Lunar Combo A, three swift slashes with the Lunar Blade, each trailing light, carving through roots like paper. He landed, Crescent Phase, dashing forward, the blade firing a homing light projectile that split into three, homing on Obito.
Obito phased, the projectiles passing through, but Vergil anticipated, Blistering Blades. Blue spectral swords, rained in rapid succession, forcing Obito to teleport, Kamui Dash, reappearing with Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique. The massive fireball roared, its heat warping the air. Moonlit Uppercut. The Lunar Blade slashed upward, trailing a light beam that cleaved the fireball, the beam grazing Obito's cloak as he phased again.
Mei's breath caught. He's wielding light itself, a blade from nowhere. He's rewriting the rules. "Magnificent," she whispered, cheeks flushing.
Zabuza laughed. "Sparda's got a new toy, and he's carving up 'Madara' like a roast!" Keep it up, you cocky devil.
Obito countered, Wood Release: Wood Dragon. A serpentine dragon coiled from the earth, its jaws snapping, chakra-draining aura pulsing. Vergil Flush, a light-charged jump, vaulted onto its back, Lunar Combo B, a thrusting stab, rising slash, and charged downward cleave, light shockwave splintering the dragon's spine. "Your pets need better training," he mocked, Air Trick teleporting to Obito, Beast Uppercut. A glowing uppercut launched Obito skyward, light bursting.
Obito twisted mid-air, Uchiha Return, gunbai converting Vergil's Storm Blades into a wind blast, staggering him. He landed, Earth Release: Hiding Like a Mole Technique, burrowing underground, sand parting. Vergil's eyes narrowed. He stomped, Beowulf Combo B, lightning-fast kicks into a rushing punch, light erupting, cratering the earth and forcing Obito to surface.
Obito snarled, using genjutsu, his demonic will shattered it instantly. "Cheap tricks? My nightmares are scarier," Vergil taunted, Heavy Rain Blades. Spectral swords rained, pinning Obito, who phased, Kamui, reappearing with Wood Release: Cutting Technique. Spikes shot from his body, skewering toward Vergil.
Eclipse Thrust. The Lunar Blade lunged, piercing through spikes, ending in a light explosion that sent Obito skidding, gunbai raised defensively. "Nice try, ghost boy," Vergil grinned, Kick 13, a flurry of light-infused kicks, each hit flashing, cracking Obito's gunbai further. His Devil Trigger faded, reverting to base form, blue coat swaying, silver hair gleaming. Obito retaliated, Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique.
Vergil Spiral Swords, a spectral blade barrier, deflected the assault, then Starfall Level 2, a powered-up diving kick, light trailing, slamming Obito's shoulder, tearing his cloak. Obito teleported, Kamui, chain wrapping Vergil's arm, yanking him into Wood Release: Sea of Trees Erosion. Massive roots tangled, crushing stone. Vergil's Azure Flames, incinerated the roots, then Lunar Phase Level 2, faster spins and a heel kick sending Obito crashing through his own flame barrier.
Haku gasped. "Vergil-sama's blade… it's like moonlight cutting the dark." He's a god among men.
Ao grunted. "He's pushing that Uchiha to the edge, but 'Madara' ain't done." Sparda's got the upper hand, for now.
Obito staggered, his Regeneration healing gashes, but Vergil pressed, Beowulf Combo A, a right-left punch into a double-roundhouse, light bursting, staggering Obito. He Trick Up, Aerial Crescent, spinning slashes with the Lunar Blade, light feathers trailing, shredding Obito's cloak. Obito roared, Kamui Dash, phasing through, gunbai swinging as a flail, Uchiha Return reflecting Vergil's Blistering Blades back.
Vergil Trick Dodge, evading, then Rising Dragon, a charged uppercut, light flaring, launching Obito. He followed, Dragon Breaker, a double uppercut, light exploding, smashing Obito into the plateau, cratering it. Obito's mask cracked, blood seeping, but he laughed, Izanagi. His hidden left eye glowed, reality warping, Vergil's attack undone, Obito standing unharmed, mask intact, but his left eye now blind, sacrificed.
"Neat trick," Vergil smirked, unfazed. "But you're running out of eyes, 'Madara.'" He Air Trick teleported, Eclipse Thrust, the Lunar Blade piercing Obito's chest, light explosion cratering the ground. Obito collapsed, blood pooling, his right Sharingan dimming, dead, for a moment. Vergil stepped back, blade raised, waiting.
Obito's body twitched, his regeneration kicking in, Hashirama's cells mending him, but slower, strained by Izanagi's toll. He staggered up, panting, gunbai trembling. "How… are you still standing?" He's a monster, no Yamato, yet this power…
Vergil twirled the Lunar Blade, light feathers scattering. "You're tough, I'll give you that. But this ends now." He charged, Crescent Phase, three light projectiles homing, forcing Obito to phase, Kamui, draining his stamina. Vergil Lunar Combo A, slashes carving through Obito's gunbai, splitting it in half, then Beast Uppercut, launching him skyward. Heavy Rain Blades pinned Obito mid-air, and Vergil finished with Starfall, a diving kick, light bursting, smashing Obito into the earth.
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Vergil stood over Obito, Lunar Blade glowing, his breath steady. The flame barrier collapsed, mist reclaiming the plateau. He lowered the blade, eyes cold but merciful "You're not worth killing, Uchiha," he said, voice sharp. "Crawl back to your shadows."
Obito stirred, mask cracked, right Sharingan flickering. A ripple distorted the air, Vergil raised his hand, demonic energy pulsing. A rift tore open from Obito's right eye, Kamui's dimension breached. Yamato flew forth, its blade gleaming, returning to Vergil's grip like a loyal beast. The rift snapped shut, Obito's eye bleeding, his chakra spent.
Obito staggered, flabbergasted. "How… how did you retrieve it?" That blade was mine, sealed in my dimension… impossible.
Vergil smirked, his voice low but piercing. "Yamato's more than steel, Uchiha. It's bound to me, my blood, my will. A keepsake from my father, Sparda. You think a thief like you could hold it?" He turned, coat swaying, Lunar Blade dissipating into light feathers. "Stay out of my way, or next time, I won't be so kind."
Mei's eyes softened, awe overwhelming her. He called his blade back… like it's part of him. Vergil, you're our salvation. Her heart pounded, a smile breaking through. And that power… gods, he's perfect.
Zabuza chuckled, shaking his head. "Bastard's got style, calling his sword like a damn pet." He's a devil, alright. Kiri's lucky he's on our side.
Haku whispered, "Vergil-sama's bond with his blade… it's sacred." He's more than a warrior
Ao crossed his arms, grudging respect in his scowl. "He broke 'Madara' and took back his toy. Unreal." Still, that Uchiha's alive… trouble's not over.
The rebels erupted in cheers, blades raised, hope igniting. Vergil glanced at the cliff, smirking faintly, then walked toward Yagura's prone form, Yamato gleaming, ready to reshape Kirigakure's fate.