That unwavering voice still echoed in Kakashi's ears as Uchiha Yue's silhouette finally turned fully toward him. In the reflection of Kakashi's Sharingan, a pale hand expanded rapidly, rushing toward his eye.
"Damn it… is this where it ends?"
Watching Yue's fingers approach his face, Kakashi felt an unbearable weight crash down on his body—like he was being pinned beneath the sheer pressure of a Susanoo. His heart roared in defiance, every nerve in his body straining as he tried to summon chakra, to push back.
Then, perhaps triggered by this desperate surge of emotion, the Three Tomoe Sharingan in his eye spun violently. At the moment Yue's fingers were about to reach him, the tomoe blurred together and vanished—replaced by a pinwheel pattern swirling to life.
"Kamui!"
As if guided by instinct, Kakashi let out a desperate roar. A surge of Mangekyō-level pupil force exploded from his eye, causing the space around Yue's hand to warp and twist violently, the surrounding air quivering under the weight of spatial distortion.
"Oh? So you awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan at this moment?"
Feeling the sudden change in spatial structure, Yue's expression shifted at last. A flicker of genuine surprise passed across his usually calm face. Even his extended hand faltered for an instant, pausing mid-motion.
Though he had mastered the power of the Truth-Seeking Balls—a bloodline limit born from the fusion of all chakra natures—even such near-divine constructs could be affected by Mangekyō-level space-time abilities like Kamui.
And although Yue's strength now stood among the elite, being struck by Kamui at close range would carry serious consequences.
However, just because his hand had paused didn't mean Kakashi had turned the tables.
Yue's other palm was still resting on Kakashi's shoulder.
In the next moment, a surge of overwhelming chakra blasted into Kakashi's body through that point of contact. The foreign chakra rampaged through him like a tidal wave, instantly overwhelming his already-depleted reserves and suppressing his struggling spirit. Even the newfound Mangekyō was caught in the wave—its chakra source severed, its pupil force destabilized.
As a result, the space that had just begun to ripple under Kamui's power quickly returned to normal, the technique cut short.
"I'll be taking it back now."
Sensing the cancellation of spatial distortion, Yue's paused fingers resumed their path and plunged cleanly into Kakashi's eye socket.
Schlick!
In that moment, no miracle occurred. A fresh stream of blood flowed, and with a burst of crimson light, the Mangekyō Sharingan—its pattern new and radiant—was already nestled in Yue's fingers.
"Aaaahhh!"
The agonizing pain from having his eye ripped out, compounded by the internal rampage of Yue's chakra, finally shattered Kakashi's endurance. Despite years of brutal missions, despite having withstood torture from Zabuza to Pain—he couldn't stop the scream that tore from his throat.
His body crumpled as Yue withdrew his suppressive grip.
"The Sharingan was never truly a blessing for you," Yue said coldly, standing above the fallen Jōnin. "You've relied on its power for over a decade, but how much has your strength truly grown? What have you built that's your own?"
He paused, glancing at the stolen eye in his palm.
"Besides, you've now reunited with the real Obito. You've done everything you could for him. Ending your role with the return of his eye… is a fitting conclusion, isn't it?"
Tucking the Mangekyō into a secure pouch, Yue turned away. Kakashi's pained, semi-conscious form no longer concerned him. His promise had not changed—he was walking toward Uchiha Obito.
After all, he was not someone who broke his word. Kakashi had failed. Obito had fulfilled his part.
"How is Kakashi?"
The battle's end was clear. As Yue approached, Obito raised his head, the tremor in his voice betraying his attempt at calm.
"He's fine. I only reclaimed the Sharingan."
Though Obito tried to suppress it, his shoulders slumped in relief. Yue could see it clearly.
"I see… That's good. So… are you going to kill me now?"
Obito didn't flinch. His expression turned calm—resigned, but at peace.
He had made his choice. There was no fear, only the faint smile of someone ready to be released from a long nightmare.
"Yes. I said I would, and I keep my word."
"But… any final words?"
The Mangekyō Sharingan in Yue's eye slowly turned, and the power of his illusory domain—projecting the inner world of his will—began to unfold in silence. This death would not be physical alone. For safety and study, Yue intended to capture even Obito's soul.
Giving him a moment to speak was the least he could do.
"Last words?" Obito's expression softened. "No need. Just getting to see Kakashi again… that's enough for me. Let's finish this."
"Understood."
With a subtle release of pressure, space twisted violently.
In the next instant, Obito's life force vanished. He didn't even have time to react.
But Yue didn't relax. Instead, his gaze sharpened, the Mangekyō in his eye rotating faster, channeling both the projection of his illusory realm and the spiritual awareness cultivated through the Spiritualization Technique—a jutsu once used by the Yamanaka Clan.
What Yue saw next was not the physical world—but the soul realm. A world shaped by chakra and consciousness.
"Where… am I?"
A ghostly, translucent figure emerged from Obito's lifeless body. His soul had maintained form, and he looked around in confusion before glancing down at his own corpse.
"So… I'm dead, huh? That explains why my eye came back… That bastard Yue moves fast—I didn't even feel it."
Chuckling at his own expense, Obito looked up.
And then he saw Yue.
He froze.
Eyes wide, lips parting, shock overtaking his ghostly face.
Because what he saw… was something far beyond the living Yue.
"Heh… we meet again, Uchiha Obito."
The corners of Yue's mouth curled into a cold smirk. "Now, it's time for the second execution."
As his words reached the soul of Obito, the space of illusions and spiritual force closed in.
Obito's soul shivered—not from fear of death, but from the realization that Yue's power extended beyond life and death.
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