In the deep crater, Obito struggled to rise from the rubble, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.
He slowly lifted his head, his eyes cutting through the dust and debris to meet Boruto's cold, indifferent gaze high above.
"How… does he possess such immense power?" he muttered hoarsely.
Even though Boruto's attack had been overwhelming, Obito's body, strengthened by the Ten-Tails' vitality and regeneration, had not been destroyed.
His wounds began to close rapidly—but the humiliation of being struck down so easily burned far deeper than any injury.
Hovering in the air, Boruto stomped once.
The space beneath him rippled like water, expanding outward in waves before he shot forward like a beam of light, tearing through the air straight toward the crater below.
Obito steadied himself, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. Though he now wielded the Ten-Tails' power, in front of Boruto it felt fragile—like glass about to shatter.
Behind him, his nine Truth-Seeking Balls surged outward, forming black shields to block the incoming attack.
But before they could meet, Boruto's figure vanished completely.
"What—?!"
In the blink of an eye, he reappeared behind Obito.
"This is Sensei's Flying Thunder God Technique! When did he—"
Before Obito could finish the thought, Boruto's fist slammed into his back like a sledgehammer.
The impact sent him flying again, tracing a long arc across the battlefield before he crashed down hard, throwing up clouds of dust and shattered rock.
"The strength of that blond brat…"
Tobirama's eyes narrowed as he watched Boruto effortlessly pummel Obito. He couldn't help but feel both awe and… unease.
How exactly did I offend him in the future to make me do that dance? he wondered darkly.
Then his gaze drifted toward Sumire Kakei, who was watching from afar.
"Could it be because of her? Or…" his face twitched, "did that evil blond just want to see me do that ridiculous dance for his own amusement?"
The more he thought about it, the more convinced he became—and the more insulted he felt.
"Boruto is too strong!" Sarada and Sumire both gasped softly, awe written on their faces.
Though they had known Boruto's other identity as Menma, they had never seen him fight like this—not even when he defeated Momoshiki and Kinshiki.
This was their first time witnessing his full power—a casual punch that could shake the heavens.
"He really just came to play," Kakashi said dryly. "Guess we just sit back and watch."
"As expected of my grandson," Hiashi declared proudly, puffing out his chest. "The Hyuga are truly the number one family in the Ninja World!"
Hinata stood beside him with a soft smile, her eyes glowing with quiet pride.
"Madara, maybe you should surrender," Hashirama said mildly. "You can't beat that boy."
Madara scoffed. "Hmph. You think I need you to tell me that, Hashirama? I already surrendered."
Hashirama blinked. "Already? That's… not like you."
Madara folded his arms, glaring away. "Hmph."
Down on the battlefield, Obito coughed violently as he pushed himself up again. His chest ached fiercely, and when he glanced down, he saw faint glowing runes etched into his skin.
"What is this…?" he muttered, realization dawning. "He left this on me when he struck. His speed—faster than Sensei's Flying Thunder God…"
He clenched his fists, trembling. "No. I can't lose. I'm the one who will create a world… with Rin!"
The Ten-Tails' chakra surged in response to his rage. Black energy gathered at his hand.
"Sword of Nunoboko!"
The Truth-Seeking Balls condensed into a black, double-helix spear that radiated divine power.
Boruto looked down on him from above, arms crossed and eyes cold.
"You think that sword can defeat me? How ridiculous."
"Silence!" Obito snarled, gripping the weapon tightly. "Reality is cruel—it only breeds pain and emptiness! This world drives people to despair!"
His voice cracked as his anger mixed with anguish. "I couldn't save Rin… I couldn't save anyone!"
Boruto's expression didn't waver. "Then why not revive her?" he asked icily. "You have the Rinnegan, don't you? Why not bring her back to life?"
The question hit Obito like lightning. His grip on the sword trembled.
"That's because…" he started, his voice faltering.
"Because Rin never liked you," Boruto said sharply. "She never loved you. The one she loved was Kakashi."
The words struck like a blade through his heart.
Obito froze—his breath caught, his mind collapsing under the weight of that truth.
The Sword of Nunoboko in his hand began to crack, splintering from the inside.
Boruto's voice cut deeper, merciless and cold.
"You have the Rinnegan but won't revive her because you can't face the fact that she never loved you. The so-called 'Kamui Hidden Tears'—you were just hiding behind illusions. You're nothing but a clown, Obito."
"Shut up! What do you know, brat?!" Obito roared, swinging the sword wildly as if the noise could drown out Boruto's words.
But Boruto's gaze stayed steady, his tone unwavering.
"You say you want to create a world with Rin, but you don't even have the courage to face reality. Your so-called love is nothing but an excuse to run away."
"You don't dare face Rin's death. You don't dare face your own failure. So you hide in your fantasy world… a fake dream to cover your cowardice."
"I…" Obito's voice broke.
His chest heaved. His vision blurred. The unbearable truth clawed at his heart.
The Sword of Nunoboko, the supposed divine weapon of creation, shattered completely—turning into fragments of darkness that scattered into the wind.
Boruto looked down at him one last time.
"That's the difference between love and obsession," he said quietly. "Rin's heart was never yours."
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