Naruto: Fire-Release system

Chapter 166: The Arrival of the Divine Tree!

"This world has nothing worth saving anymore."

"This world is dead."

"It's time to prepare for Infinite Tsukuyomi."

After a few exchanges with the Kage, Obito had fully mastered the immense power of the Ten-Tails Jinchūriki.

Floating in the sky, he coldly surveyed the battlefield. He no longer saw the need to continue playing games with his enemies. Obito brought his hands together in a ritualistic motion.

From his back, the massive body of the Ten-Tails began to emerge, its overwhelming presence shaking the earth to its core.

The beast's tendrils burrowed deep into the ground, spreading across the planet like a network of roots. Anyone who came into contact with the roots was instantly drained of their chakra and reduced to a withered husk.

Through this horrifying process, the Ten-Tails absorbed massive amounts of chakra, accelerating its transformation into a colossal tree trunk with no branches.

At the top of this Divine Tree was a massive flower bud. At its center, an ominous Rinne Sharingan began to take form.

This was the ultimate evolution of the Ten-Tails—the Divine Tree.

"Run for your lives! If that thing touches you, you'll die instantly!"

The battlefield devolved into chaos as the roots of the Divine Tree spread indiscriminately, striking down everyone in its path. Even the strongest among them, Hashirama and Madara, were forced to retreat.

"Madara, what in the world is this thing?"

Dodging the relentless assault of the roots, Hashirama shouted at Madara, hoping for answers.

"The chakra we use—every bit of it—was originally stolen from this Divine Tree."

"It's reclaiming what was taken from it."

Madara's tone was uncharacteristically grave as he provided Hashirama with the truth.

"What are you talking about?"

Still bewildered, Hashirama demanded further explanation.

"How do you think ninjas came to be?" Madara asked. "This knowledge is inscribed on the Uchiha's Stone Tablet."

He then began recounting the history of the Divine Tree:

"It was a forbidden fruit from the Divine Tree that birthed the first wielder of chakra. From that moment, humanity was cursed. Wars, hatred, and endless conflict—these were the consequences of tampering with the Divine Tree's power."

"So, you want to use the Divine Tree's power to cast a massive genjutsu?" Hashirama asked, his expression darkening. "Is this your 'dream of something far greater'?"

"Exactly," Madara replied flatly.

The Divine Tree showed no mercy. Its roots attacked indiscriminately, targeting the strong and weak alike.

Caught in the onslaught were the legendary Sannin, struggling against the relentless assault. Despite their best efforts, their jutsu were no match for the endless wave of roots.

"This is bad. Jiraiya-sensei and the others are in danger!"

Minato, who had been helping others escape, noticed his former teacher and teammates in peril. Using Flying Thunder God, he teleported to their location and quickly evacuated Jiraiya and Orochimaru.

Tobirama arrived just in time to save Tsunade, pulling her out of the fray.

Yet the Divine Tree continued its rampage, extending its tendrils to every corner of the planet. Even those in the skies were not spared from its grasp.

After what felt like an eternity, the Divine Tree finally ceased its expansion.

The battlefield was left in ruins. Of the original alliance force of 100,000 ninjas, fewer than 10,000 remained. The losses were staggering.

"It's finally stopped."

"So, this is your 'dream of something far greater'?"

Hashirama landed on solid ground, his gaze fixed on the towering Divine Tree. The corpses of countless comrades lay at its base, a heart-wrenching sight.

"Yes," Madara replied indifferently.

"But it's not quite complete yet."

"What do you mean?" Hashirama asked, narrowing his eyes.

Madara gestured toward the top of the Divine Tree, where the massive flower bud remained closed.

"When the flower blooms, its eye will reflect the moon," Madara explained. "And Infinite Tsukuyomi will be cast upon the world."

"Why hasn't it bloomed yet?"

"Because the Nine-Tails' Jinchūriki is still alive," Madara replied cryptically.

"But the Divine Tree contains the Nine-Tails' chakra, so it's only a matter of time."

"In approximately 15 minutes, the flower will bloom."

"And during that time," Madara continued, his voice calm but resolute, "I will subdue Obito and take his place. Using your Sage Mode, of course."

"Fifteen minutes," Hashirama murmured, his mind racing.

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Unaware of the precise reason for the delay, Obito floated high above the battlefield, his gaze fixed on the remaining survivors.

He extended his hand, preparing to unleash another wave of destruction to accelerate the Divine Tree's bloom.

At the same time, Hashirama received a telepathic message from his wood clone, relaying the information Madara had revealed.

Without hesitation, Hashirama used a Yamanaka clan technique to transmit this vital intel to the others.

"We have 15 minutes."

"We either destroy the Divine Tree or eliminate the caster. That's the only way to stop Infinite Tsukuyomi."

The clock was ticking, and the fate of the world hung in the balance.

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