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If I hadn't saved Zhishui, your precious son and the entire clan would have been wiped out within two years.
...
Within the Uchiha territory.
Kawasaki explained the Uchiha clan's future plans to Fugaku in detail, giving Fugaku a clear understanding of the situation.
In the past, Kawasaki saved the Uchiha by virtue of his foresight, but in the future, the collective wisdom of everyone will be needed.
The two talked until late at night.
At this time,
"dong dong dong..."
A knock on the door at this hour must mean something urgent.
Kawasaki opened the door, and it was Qiming: "Captain, the Third Hokage requests that our clan leader come over."
He turned around and saw Fugaku waving, "Go ahead."
"Okay, you should get some rest."
...
Kawasaki stepped out of the territory, where the Anbu were already waiting.
The Anbu members' expressions changed slightly upon seeing that it was Uchiha Kawasaki.
Fortunately, he was wearing a mask, so no one could recognize him.
"Vice-Chief Kawasaki, what are you doing here?"
His voice carried a hint of humility, after all, Kawasaki was not easy to deal with, even Danzo had fallen into his hands.
Kawasaki did not make things difficult for the other party: "I just happened to return to report to the Third Hokage that Fugaku is injured, so I, as the deputy clan leader, went in his place."
He was required to report his return from the trip, but Kawasaki had another purpose for the trip, which was to meet the Third Hokage.
The secret service had no choice but to lead Kawasaki there.
...
Hokage Tower.
It was late at night, but the Hokage's office was brightly lit.
Kakashi, who was previously in bed, was also brought here.
Hearing that the Third Hokage wanted to meet with someone from the Uchiha clan, Kakashi struggled to come as well.
Kakashi's mental trauma far outweighed his physical injuries; simply put, he was dizzy and disoriented.
He had to come and confirm whether the person who attacked him was the same person who attacked the Uchiha, and who that person was!
He couldn't believe what he was seeing and tried to deny himself.
Soon after, the secret service brought Kawasaki in. He had just entered the room and was about to report when...
Kawasaki followed closely behind.
"Hey, Hokage-sama, how are you feeling?"
Kawasaki waved in greeting.
The Third Hokage waved his hand, dismissing the Anbu: "Kawasaki, when did you return? Where's Fugaku?"
Kawasaki shook his head: "I just arrived. Fugaku was injured, so as the deputy clan leader, I came in his place."
The Third Hokage lit his pipe: "I'm here to ask Fugaku about the attack on your Uchiha clan a few days ago. You weren't home then, were you aware of it?"
Kawasaki yawned: "Is that all? I know all about it. Just ask me."
The Third Hokage said, "Kakashi was attacked four days ago. According to him, the attacker was wearing a mask and was the mastermind behind the Nine-Tails incident..."
Before the Third Hokage could finish speaking, Kakashi interrupted—
"Was it him who attacked your Uchiha clan?"
The third generation didn't mind being interrupted, staring at Kawasaki, waiting for an answer.
Kawasaki nodded: "He was indeed wearing a mask, and he is very likely the mastermind behind the Nine-Tailed Fox incident."
The Third Hokage frowned: "You also believe he is the mastermind behind the Nine-Tails incident?"
Kawasaki said with certainty, "It's definitely him, and I know who he is!"
The third generation was suddenly startled.
The Nine-Tailed Fox incident from many years ago had a far-reaching impact, disrupting all his plans.
His capable assistants, Minato and Kushina, also died that day.
Many elites lost their lives, including his wife who passed away that same day.
Because the Nine-Tails was indeed controlled by the Sharingan, the entire Uchiha clan faced suspicion and rejection.
Unexpectedly, Kawasaki claimed that he already knew the man's identity.
The third generation pressed his hand on the table, appearing somewhat agitated: "Kawasaki, do you know who that person is!?"
Kawasaki's lips curled into a smile.
"Of course I know."
Kawasaki's gaze toward Kakashi was incredibly complex.
Kakashi shivered.
I kept praying in my heart, "It can't be him, it can't be him."
"That person is Uchiha Obito!"
As soon as Kawasaki finished speaking, Kakashi let out an angry roar.
"impossible!"
"No way!"
"Kawasaki, you're talking nonsense!"
Kakashi's usually lazy voice turned sharp.
Bang!
Kawasaki kicked the charging Kakashi into the wall...
Kakashi was already injured, and now he was seeing stars.
The third generation never expected Kawasaki to dare to attack them so openly.
Hearing the commotion, the members of the secret service outside immediately rushed in.
Kakashi was lying on the ground, unable to get up for a long time.
"Kawasaki! What are you doing!?"
Upon seeing this, the third generation was so angry that his beard stood on end and his eyes widened in fury.
Kawasaki spread his hands innocently and said, "Third Hokage, you saw it too. Kakashi was too excited. I was just helping him calm down."
The third generation leader pointed a trembling finger at Kawasaki: "You... Hmph!..."
Thinking that he still had to rely on the Uchiha clan, he had no choice but to suppress his anger.
He waved his hand, signaling the ANBU members to help Kakashi up.
"Kakashi, calm down and listen to what Kawasaki has to say."
The Third Hokage was puzzled as to why Kawasaki was so certain that the person was Uchiha Obito.
After all, Obito Uchiha has been dead for many years.
Even if Obito were alive, he was only a teenager when the Nine-Tails attacked, how could that be possible?
Kakashi was understandably excited at this moment. Obito was his best friend, who had saved his life and given him the Sharingan.
Kawasaki chuckled, walked over to Kakashi, and looked down at him.
"I don't believe it. You didn't notice a single clue when they attacked you."
"Perhaps you don't want to believe it, but the other party has already given themselves away."
Kakashi's pupils constricted sharply, and he collapsed to the ground in agony.
He desperately hoped it was an illusion, but reason told him that the face was not a mirage.
Kawasaki understood Kakashi's feelings at that moment. He had not yet experienced the vicissitudes of life, nor had he faced life and death, nor had he had that long talk with his father late at night.
The knot in my heart has never been untied.
Kakashi's values largely stemmed from Sakumo Hatake, but Sakumo's passing overturned these positive teachings.
The father, who once cherished his companions, ultimately faced criticism and was even misunderstood and condemned by the rescued companions.
Sakumo's death led Kakashi down a path completely opposite to that of his father.
Kakashi, who prioritizes missions above all else, still wants to complete his mission even after Rin is captured.
It was Obito who rescued Kakashi from this "quagmire".
Unlike the ninjas who criticized Sakumo, Obito regarded Sakumo as a hero.
Obito's words influenced Kakashi's entire life, becoming his motto—cherish your comrades and uphold team spirit.
Obito can be considered Kakashi's second mentor in life.
1 Now, Obito is the one who has become an enemy of Konoha, caused the Nine-Tails' rampage, and killed the Fourth Hokage and his wife.
6. Obito, who once loved Konoha, was helpful, and cherished his comrades.
7. How could Kakashi accept this? And how should he accept it?
1 He preferred to deceive himself into believing he was under an illusion rather than face the truth.
0 .....
5. Kawasaki looked at Kakashi's dejected appearance and realized that he must have noticed something during the battle, but he was unwilling to admit it.