Chapter 84, Chapter Eighty-Two
Uchiha... Obito...
The familiar voice seemed to be etched deep within my soul.
Who is calling out, and whose name is it, carrying what kind of past?
Consciousness, like a lamp shrouded in mist, gradually brightens.
He focused his gaze and saw the girl in front of him enveloped in a dark blue Susanoo.
Her black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, and her crimson Sharingan gleamed with a dazzling light. Holding a longbow, her azure Susanoo maintained the same posture as her, the chakra brimming on the bowstring like a tangible killing intent, sending chills down one's spine.
The arrow cut through the wind and hurtled toward his vital spot.
He frowned slightly, easily dodging the attack with a blurry motion, his eyes vacant and filled with an inhuman sense of bewilderment.
Her Mangekyou Sharingan has a beautiful pattern, resembling a whirlpool formed by twisted lilac petals.
Tears of blood streamed down her face, adding to her alluring and tragic beauty.
His body involuntarily teleported in front of the young woman, and he slowly and firmly uttered that name: "Uchiha... Yuki..."
Uchiha Yuki.
Chiha Snow.
Snow.
Snow.
Memories flooded back, and he remembered why he was born.
What about saving the world, changing the world?
From the very beginning, all he wanted was Uchiha Yuki.
He and she depended on each other for survival, and he wanted to love each other.
They want each other, as long as they are each other's only support.
Suddenly, enormous trees sprang up from the ground, soaring into the sky as if to touch the unreachable moon.
On the land, enormous root tentacles stretched out wildly, engulfing everyone in their path and drawing their chakra incessantly.
The large, beautiful flower buds swayed precariously at the top of the tree.
It is a sacred tree.
Xue stared blankly at the blood moon, the Mangekyou Sharingan in her eyes gradually fading, transforming into three tomoe, two tomoe, one tomoe, and finally fading into complete darkness. Her bloodline limit of absolute immunity to genjutsu failed at this moment.
The crimson blood moon cast an eerie light, illuminating the land stained with war and blood. Obito held the unconscious Yuki tightly in his arms, manipulating his chakra to rise to the top of the Divine Tree, and infusing the power of reincarnation into it.
The generous petals slowly unfolded, as if welcoming the arrival of a new era. An era that would plunge all of humanity into endless happiness had finally arrived. Obito, in his Six Paths form, wielded the Spear of Heavenly Signs, tightly encircling the dazed Yuki in his arms. Branches sprouted from the Divine Tree, firmly wrapping them at the top, intertwining them together.
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"Obito, what are you daydreaming about?"
Obito suddenly snapped out of his daze and saw Rin, now grown up, standing before him.
The girl who was forever stuck at the age of twelve now looks much shorter.
Obito was momentarily stunned by the sight of Obito's long, handsome features and the green Jonin vest he was wearing.
Rin died a long time ago, is it Infinite Tsukuyomi?
So…
This is Yuki's Tsukuyomi world, woven from her most beautiful memories, creating a perfect world that she yearns for deep within her heart.
"What year is it now?" His voice trembled slightly.
Lin looked worried: "It's Konoha year 61 now."
As she spoke, she reached out and gently placed the back of her hand on Obito's forehead.
Using her medical ninja's unique chakra sensing abilities to confirm that he wasn't sick, she sighed and said seriously, "Obito!"
"I know you've always felt unworthy of Yuki-nee because of your low self-esteem. But you're already an elite Jonin whose strength rivals that of Minato-sensei!"
"Today is your and Sister Xue's big day! You absolutely mustn't mess anything up!"
Obito was stunned for a moment before he finally reacted.
My mind went blank for a moment. Marriage? Inferiority complex? What kind of illusionary world is this?!
He looked around and realized that this was clearly the house on Uchiha clan land where he and Yuki had once lived together.
It was his room, and even the photo of him and Xue on the bedside table remained untouched. In the mirror, he wore a black hakama (traditional Japanese wedding robe) with a montsukiya pattern. The montsukiya pattern on the upper garment was embroidered with the Uchiha clan crest, a fan, located on the back, shoulders, and chest. He wore dark gray hakama trousers, which made him look dignified and elegant.
"Why haven't they come out yet, Obito?"
Kakashi entered through the door, dressed in a black suit, still wearing his signature black mask, revealing a pair of droopy eyes.
Kakashi's gaze fell on Obito, who looked somewhat bewildered. He raised an eyebrow slightly and said with a hint of teasing, "What's wrong? Having pre-wedding jitters? Then let me take your place as the groom."
Obito's body reacted faster than his brain, and he blurted out instinctively, "You're dreaming, you idiot Kakashi!"
Kakashi watched as his childhood friend, who had been bewildered as he was about to marry the woman he loved, regained his composure. He then pulled Rin aside and said, "We'll wait for you outside."
Obito took several deep breaths, and his uncontrollable heartbeat finally calmed down. The man in the mirror had a complete face, without any horrible scars, and his black pupils were perfectly intact in their sockets.
"Marriage... how could Xue possibly agree to that?"
Mingming—
She hated him to death; he had done so many terrible things to her...
Obito muttered to himself as he reached out and grasped the doorknob.
The next second, when he opened his eyes again, he found himself in front of the Naga Shrine.
The cherry blossom petals fluttering in the air added a touch of dreaminess to this gorgeous and romantic wedding.
Uchiha Ritsufumi, who served as the host, was dressed in priest's robes and had a solemn expression.
"Respectfully yours,
"On this beautiful spring day, we have chosen this auspicious time."
"A wedding ceremony will be held for the groom, Mr. Uchiha Obito, and the bride, Ms. Uchiha Yuki."
"We humbly acknowledge that marriage is a sacred covenant, a deep bond between our two families, a vow to build a happy family together with mutual respect and love. Before the divine presence, we affirm our sincere hearts and pray for eternal happiness in the future."
"I am pleased to announce the happy news of your marriage. May you all be blessed with happiness."
After the lengthy congratulatory speech ended, a round of enthusiastic applause erupted around them. Uchiha Obito hesitated to look directly at his bride beside him. He thought to himself, "It's just a dream, isn't it? Why am I afraid to see Xue's expression?"
"Next, we will hold a three-three-nine degree toasting ceremony."
On the day of Lidong (the beginning of winter), a small cup is filled with wine, and facing the bride and groom, the cup is handed to the groom.
"The first cup is the cup of heaven. May you drink your suffering and sorrow with this cup, and may you live a pure, bright, and happy life."
Obito took the small cup and drank it all in one gulp.
His hand trembled slightly as he poured wine for Xue.
When Obito turned to face the bride, he finally saw what Yuki looked like in his dream.
She was beautiful in her white kimono, so beautiful that he was almost speechless. Her appearance was more refined and charming than when she was sixteen or seventeen. Faint wrinkles had begun to appear at the corners of her eyes, but she was still breathtakingly beautiful. Her long, slightly wavy, ink-black hair was piled up at the back of her head, with a few stray strands falling around her temples, revealing a pair of almond-shaped eyes that looked at him with a gentle curve. Her bright red lips contrasted sharply with her fair skin.
Her upturned lips and the undisguised love in her eyes were completely different from the unfamiliar, indifferent, or disgusted expression she wore in reality.
In her Tsukuyomi illusion, she was deeply in love with him.
After realizing this.
Tears streamed down Obito's face before he realized he was crying.
"Mom, why is Uncle Obito crying?"
Six-year-old Sasuke, tugging at Mikoto's clothes, sat in the family section and asked with some curiosity.
"It's because Uncle Obito married the woman he loves that he shed tears," Mikoto explained to Sasuke with a smile.
Sasuke still didn't quite understand why Obito was crying so sadly. It was like the expression on his face when his aunt had finally forgiven him after disliking him for many, many years.
"The second cup is the cup of the earth. May you, like the abundant gifts of the earth, walk hand in hand through a life full of fruitful achievements."
Snow took the small cup from Ritsu, sipped her wine, and drank it all. Obito held Snow's hand, and seeing her worried expression, he shook his head, hastily wiped away his tears with the back of his hand, and lightly touched the small cup that Snow had refilled with wine, then drank it down.
"The third cup is the cup of man. May you respect one another and make an eternal vow."
The two held small cups and drank the last cup together, their arms interlocking.
"The ceremony is now complete. The two of you are now officially husband and wife."
This means that from then on, he and Xue were bound together by God's will, becoming inseparable lovers.
There was no one left with any reason to separate the two of them.
They are family in the truest sense, without any blood relation.
"Please have the bride and groom exchange vow rings."
Uchiha Aki, dressed as a shrine maiden, opened the ring box for the two of them.
When the ornate and elegant wooden box is opened, it contains a pair of men's and women's rings made of red coral.
At a glance, one can tell that this ring was custom-made from Granny Cat in the Empty District; such a rare find is a ring made of red coral.
Obito took a deep breath, his movements trembling slightly. He took the women's ring from the box, his fingertips able to clearly feel the flowing water pattern engraved on it. He lifted Yuki's right hand with his left hand, slowly and firmly pushing the warm, smooth ring down to the base of her pale ring finger.
Xue gently lifted her eyelids, looking back at Obito with a tender expression. When she placed a ring identical to her own on Obito's finger, Obito was so nervous, as if caught in the throes of a young girl's first love, his ears turning as red as if they were about to bleed. He even... wished this dream would never end.
"Please offer the jade beads to the gods."
Yuki took the tung tree branch from the priestess, and Obito covered her hand with his large hand from behind her.
The two walked steadily to the front of the shrine, bowed deeply, and finally placed the inverted jeweled string on the jeweled table.
After the ceremony, Yuki changed into a gold and red jacket, and Obito, his face slightly flushed, tied the sash that hung down behind her. The woman exuded the fragrance of lilacs, and as he tied the sash, his large hand encircled her waist, as if she were offering herself to him.
In the Land of Fire, only husbands are qualified to tie their wives' belts.
Obito released his grip, and Yuki, who was in his arms, took a step back, turned around, and smiled sweetly at him.
She stepped forward and took Obito's hand, saying softly, "Let's go, it's time to offer a toast, Obito."
Obito seemed to wake from a dream, and his gaze fell on the woman beside him.
He gently stroked the back of Xue's hand, which was wrapped around his elbow.
Yuki looked up slightly, and Obito couldn't help but want to kiss her.
In reality, I've done everything.
A blush rose on the face of the man with short, choppy black hair, like a shy young boy. His voice unconsciously softened: "Thank you for your hard work, Xue."
Xue was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and replied, "We are family."
Family is the closest and most intimate relationship.
Like the shortest curse, it mingled the blood and flesh of the two together.
They are like separate, independent entities.
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