Naruto: I Survived Two Wars Without You, System!

"Ōnoki! Black Zetsu! Tobi! We've struck gold!"

Kei Yamanaka was standing on the Flying Thunder God mark he'd planted with a slap moments before launching himself into the air.

He raised one hand to shield his eyes, gazing up at the battle unfolding in the sky above, grinning from ear to ear.

After identifying Kei Yamanaka's identity, he had initially only speculated that the other might be controlled by either the Rinnegan or Sharingan.

But once he charged forward,

he managed to see through three figures but saw them as five distinct entries on his ability interface thanks to the reaction speed granted by Zero-Frames Start and the system's help.

The Ōnoki here was real.

So was the true Kei Yamanaka.

Black Zetsu was even possessing the Kei Yamanaka who had already been controlled by the Rinnegan!

And even the guy standing nearby, wearing a mask beneath his forehead protector that revealed some grotesque, gill-like organs—identified as Chōjūrō—was being controlled by Tobi!

The Rinnegan in that opponent's eye was authentic as well!

That's precisely why he immediately unleashed Sage Art: Wood Release without hesitation!

Ōnoki, Black Zetsu, Tobi, plus the possessed Kei Yamanaka—this was a haul of four major targets!

If it hadn't been for Ōnoki's Dust Release coming too fast,

triggering an intense survival instinct

and forcing him to avoid remaining airborne under such risk—he might have taken down Black Zetsu already!

"This Dust Release attack power…"

Kei licked his lips. He formed a single-handed seal, and over a dozen Wood Clones sprang forth behind him.

Focusing on the two Wood Clones high above, both marked with the Flying Thunder God seal on their waists, he vanished instantly.

A tier above standard Kekkei Genkai—known as Kekkei Tota—

Dust Release may come with drawbacks like high chakra consumption, long charging time, and limited functions,

but its offensive strength truly hits the ceiling!

In the original storyline, [Limitless Severance] once wiped out twenty-five Susanoo clones created by Lord Madara using Wood Clones.

Even his own Wood Release, already reaching the level of Kekkei Tota, couldn't last more than a few seconds against that technique.

And when he was targeted earlier by the Dust Release,

even while fully activated in Sage Mode,

he felt a clear sense of imminent danger.

This technique would've worked better if not for the lack of Sage Chakra—nullified by the Otsutsuki Clan's chakra and technique absorption ability!

Otherwise, no one would dare to take this head-on!

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"Land! In the air, we can't match his mobility!"

Black Zetsu's body pulsed with glowing bright red tailed beast chakra, still reeling from a brutal kick delivered by a Sage Mode Wood Clone. The blow sent searing pain wracking through his internal organs, nearly forcing him out of Kei Yamanaka's body.

[Shinra Tensei!]

Tobi, controlling the body of a member from the Samehada clan, sent two Wood Clones flying—one wielding a Blade of Ninja in one hand, the other a Water Release Rasengan in the other.

Using his Six Paths Clones to encircle both himself and Black Zetsu, he barely managed to keep the dozen flying Sage Art-empowered Wood Clones darting around him freely at bay.

Forming hand seals, he canceled the levitation on both himself and Black Zetsu, then grabbed hold of Zetsu.

With full force, he activated [Universal Pull], slamming them straight toward the ground below.

Shh~

With a sharp whizzing sound slicing through the air,

Black Zetsu and Tobi swiftly closed in on Onoki, who had already used his Earth Release: Ultra-Added-Weight Rock Technique and was plummeting toward the ground.

Tobi faintly noticed a bright light gathering once more in Onoki's palm.

His battle instincts flared. He immediately reached out with his free left hand and grabbed onto Onoki's robe.

The three plunged downward in a blur.

Dozens of wood clones soared above using Sage Art flight, but couldn't keep pace.

Below them stood Kei Yamanaka, gazing upward.

Tobi and Black Zetsu didn't need to speak.

Onoki, seasoned by experience, thrust his Dust Release technique downward with fierce precision!

Dust Release: Split Detachment of the Primitive World Technique!

*Weng~~!*

A cylindrical beam of dust jutsu instantly shot forth, piercing straight through Kei Yamanaka's chest.

Yet no trace of relief showed on their faces.

That's because the opponent's body had already begun transforming into wooden form.

Damn it!

So there really isn't a jutsu that can tell the difference between a real body and a wood clone?!

Black Zetsu and Onoki each silently cursed.

Onoki quickly formed hand seals and raised them upward, activating Earth Release: Ultralight-Weight Rock Technique to reduce their falling speed along with his two companions.

Meanwhile, Tobi unveiled his Rinnegan—hidden beneath his forehead protector—and unleashed Shinra Tensei against the earth below.

Using repulsive force to counteract their downward momentum.

*Boom!*

The ground within nearly a hundred meters around the impact zone caved in by several meters.

Black Zetsu, Tobi, and Onoki touched down safely in an instant.

...

[Name]: Black Zetsu 

[Occupation]: Devoted Son 

[Skills]: Yin-Yang Creation (Red), Mind-Control Mastery (Purple), Millennium Scheme (Purple), Mother-Saving Resolve (Blue), Living Encyclopedia (Blue), Masterful Acting (Blue), Plant Shapeshifting (Blue), Unwavering Resolve (Blue), Oedipus Complex (White), Gray-Rank Loneliness (Gray)

...

"Just give me a glimpse of your scalp! Now *that's* something!"

Using the Flying Thunder God Technique, Kei Yamanaka reappeared beside the wood clone that had just been destroyed by Dust Release. He barely caught sight of Karatachi Yagura's scalp before the short man completely vanished underground!

And just as Kei prepared to engage Onoki, seeing his teammates fleeing, the old man reacted just as swiftly, diving underground using Earth Release: Earth Dragon Vanishing Technique.

Kei Yamanaka slammed both hands forcefully onto the ground.

Earlier, he had predicted that the trio would definitely choose to land instead of staying airborne, due to their inferior flight speed and agility compared to the wood clones.

So while the enemy engaged the wood clones in aerial combat,

He seized the opportunity to deploy Sage Chakra-infused roots deep underground using enhanced Wood Release, completely blocking their escape path below.

It was true that Black Zetsu and Tobi had abilities allowing them to freely pass through earth and trees.

But those were just ordinary trees.

There was no way they could pass through trees infused with Sage Chakra!

[Sage Art: Wood Release - Nativity of Trees]!

*RUMBLE... RUMBLE... RUMBLE...*

The ground spanning over a kilometer trembled violently. Countless thick roots and branches tore through the earth, erupting upward to form towering trees in a wild frenzy.

Onoki was the first to lose his footing, breaking free from his Hidden Mole Dragon Technique.

Surveying the ever-expanding forest of towering trees, he forced himself to remain composed.

His feet darted across the ground as he evaded relentless strikes and ensnaring coils of roots, branches, and vines.

Forming hand seals with both hands, he once again summoned the power of Dust Release.

[Dust Release: Split Detachment of the Primitive World Technique!]

This devastating technique, capable of reducing everything to atomic dust, swept through, felling one colossal tree after another.

Onoki struggled desperately to escape outside the range of [Wood Release: Creation Rebirth].

Yet in the next instant, those fallen trunks merged with other trees, sprouting back stronger and more lush than before.

And from those trees, Wood Clones gradually took shape!

Blocking Onoki's advance forward,

Black Zetsu and Tobi burst forth from the crumbling earth, having no place left to flee or conceal themselves.

Tobi grabbed Black Zetsu beside him and shielded him behind his back,

then aimed one hand toward where Kei Yamanaka stood.

[Shinra Tensei!]

Boom! Boom! BOOM!

An uncountable number of thick tree trunks crashed down. The overwhelming repulsive force triggered by the Rinnegan sent countless broken branches, leaves, and vines flying like a mountainous tidal wave toward Kei Yamanaka.

Seeing this unfold, Kei's expression turned grim.

He understood immediately.

Black Zetsu and Tobi were clearly terrified of suffering the same mysterious attack that had struck Madara Uchiha before!

Back then, Madara's Mangekyou Sharingan had simply vanished. Even after receiving Hashirama's cells and achieving Sage Transformation, half its effects mysteriously disappeared.

Even without understanding its mechanics, someone as cautious as Black Zetsu would never fail to prepare for such an assault!

"Yagura Karatachi, you infantry bastard! Why don't you dare show your face so I can see it clearly?!"

Kei Yamanaka spat bitterly, activating the Flying Thunder God Technique. Instantly utilizing the Flying Thunder God mark previously left by the Wood Clone, he reappeared to the east of Black Zetsu.

This ancient creature—Black Zetsu—who had lived for a thousand years,

being hauled along by Tobi and barely avoiding direct eye contact with Kei Yamanaka yet again, instantly deciphered the insult.

Clutching his teeth in fury, he shot back:

"I've got my mother!"

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