Chapter 189: Exactly, I am Uchiha Obito!

Qimu Shuomao's mind is still a bit dazed now, possibly because he just revived and his consciousness hasn't fully caught up.

But as an excellent ninja, he still first checked his own condition.

But this check revealed something off; he felt his physical condition was very good, and moreover his chakra had become extremely vast.

Nearly endless chakra continuously spread and entwined around his body; this state, nearly surpassing peak, left him somewhat doubtful.

Moreover, in his memory, wasn't he already dead by suicide?

Furthermore, in the depths of his mind, he vaguely remembers that in the Pure Land he did not go to sleep, but sat by the campfire waiting for Kakashi.

Because he had some things he always wanted to say to Kakashi, he kept waiting.

Hum—

"Is this an illusion? No, what on earth is going on?"

"Bang—."

"This 'young' white-haired ninja was brought in by Kakashi, and this guy always wears a mask no matter when."

"Is that me? No, is it Kakashi?"

The impure paper originally from the Pure Land began to continuously dissolve, and the body originally belonging to the death row inmate was completely melted by the impure paper at this moment.

"The Second Hokage speaking to the Uchiha clan in such a low voice?"

"How come my father looks about eighteen, yet he appears younger than me?"

——

"Captain, this person is."

Moreover, this Uchiha also mastered Wood Release?

"Since my memory says I already died, why am I alive again now—what on earth is going on?"

"Second Hokage? He wasn't long dead? Third Hokage? How is he so old? And there's Jiraiya and Tsunade—why isn't there Orochimaru?"

"Captain, during missions we should use code names."

"Without a doubt, I am indeed a Uchiha."

"For me, having you now is enough; also, promise me one thing."

This made even Senju Tobirama somewhat unable to hold back—is this something a person would say?

However, he also knew now wasn't the time to refute, because Yuzhi said it in a teasing tone.

Kakashi was still bewildered in his heart, while Xiyan lowered her head, her purple hair continually fluttering as they moved.

Being dead naturally wouldn't involve so many thoughts, but now that he's revived he will also consider how to make up for Kakashi, especially Kakashi's years missing a father.

After all, Yuzhi's education since childhood taught him, as Confucius said, 'Repay kindness with kindness, repay resentment with straightforwardness.'

Is this world crazy, or is he crazy?

Qimu Shuomao couldn't help but undergo a 'quality four-in-one' in his heart; one can imagine how shocked he is inside.

No need to mention the Second Hokage, Third Hokage, and Water Gate; in the original, Jiraiya almost became the Fifth Hokage, but he gave it up himself.

His body also wildly emitted strange smoke, which continuously rose from within him, while the conspicuous cracked pattern on his appearance began to fade.

"Xiyan, don't ask what you dare not ask."

Inside the secret laboratory of the Hokage Building, Qimu Shuomao seemed still a bit confused in his mind; although he had basically accepted the current facts, he still couldn't help but speak.

"Moreover, why haven't you considered that I can use this eye so easily? You should know that even for an Uchiha to use someone else's eye is not that easy."

"Tsk, Kakashi, is your father really that hot-tempered?"

"Just that remark from Yuzhi later left her somewhat bewildered—does she want to revive the relatives she wishes to revive?"

"Start now? No need to prepare a bit more?"

"It's fine, it's fine; we'll talk when we encounter an enemy, after all I might not even meet any enemy."

In a forest in the Land of Fire, a masked purple-haired female ninja unconsciously whispered a question to the white-haired ninja before her.

His speed and strength are not at peak state, but most importantly his chakra seems even more unfathomable.

Water Gate also came over now, and Kakashi slowly approached; he looked at the complexion, still somewhat wary, while also carrying some memories of his father, and finally he spoke softly.

Yuzhi smiled and nodded, then he slowly said.

"If we succeed, we will consider reviving your wife; but if we fail, we will also let you retain the Impure World Reincarnation form to remain in the living world."

"Huh?"

In Yuzhi and Hikari's Eternal Eye, his body began to show strange changes.

However, just as he moved, his whole body even retained an instant-transmission-like speed when a clear voice suddenly sounded in his ear.

Not only me, Kakashi is likewise; moreover, becoming Hokage has never been about family or background, but about one's contributions to the Leaf Village.

Compared to the Mangekyou Sharingan and the Eternal Eye, the gap is indeed still quite large.

Senju Tobirama knew Yuzhi was cursing him; the fact that he back then disliked the Uchiha is common knowledge.

Almost instantly, he had already grabbed his father, then with a flash they both returned to their original positions!

In the original, Naruto is so obsessed with Sasuke, but did he really consider Sasuke's feelings?

Yuzhi feels he hasn't; he has always been subjectively following his own logic to do what he thinks is right.

How could this guy's first reaction be to launch an attack?

"Complete revival?"

Just a slight movement, and Qimu Shuomao confirmed his physical condition; his state being good seems somewhat beyond expectation.

"Moreover, the Uchiha have become Hokage?"

"Tch, who knows what's up with the little brat of the Qimu family?"

Kakashi sighed helplessly, glanced briefly at his 'young' father, and for a moment his mouth twitched involuntarily.

With the heartbeat's beating continually strengthening, Qimu Shuomao's gray-brown pupils also began to dissipate, finally turning into the white of a normal human!

At this moment, everyone seemed somewhat silent, yet their eyes were filled with ecstasy.

After all, Lu Xun once said: 'A true warrior dares to face a bleak life, dares to confront flowing blood,' right?

"Why are you here?"

I suppose Kakashi would find it hard to notice anything, after all his eyes aren't that strong.

Obito's true appearance he hasn't seen yet; even if he knows roughly what it looks like, he absolutely cannot reveal himself!

"The Uchiha clan is also part of the Leaf Village; as a member of the Leaf Village, I naturally can become Hokage."

Even if he really can't endure it, he can only bear it.

"Lord Hokage, are you an Uchiha?"

Because of his death, Kakashi will inevitably suffer endless harm.

In the original work, the Impure World Reincarnation has two control methods: the first is to use a 'cursed seal' for control, the second is to rely on chakra for control.

With such a combination, even if they truly encounter an enemy, he wouldn't be afraid; his growth over these years has been quite significant!

Xiyan lightly nodded at these words; although it sounded somewhat unreliable, with Yuzhi taking the stage, the Leaf Village is now unprecedentedly safe!

Although she was also shocked, why did this person, who was infamous in school as 'second-to-last' and 'the Uchiha's second worst', grow so quickly?

"It's you, Kakashi."

Kakashi froze, for a moment he truly didn't know what to say, and he already had a bad premonition.

As for the matter of him being driven to death back then, although he still harbors resentment in his heart, after experiencing death he will consider things more.

"Kakashi, do you still recognize me?"

Although the Leaf Village has mastered the resurrection technique, Kakashi will not bother with the village's troublesome affairs.

Kakashi frowned, and suddenly he came to his senses—was this guy talking about 'his eyes'?

"You thief, you"

But Kakashi wouldn't buy any of that, still glaring at him as he spoke.

"You aren't really resurrected now; you can only be said to be under Impure World Reincarnation, but what I want to do is let you come back to life, a complete resurrection."

And during the Fourth War, he relied on the powerful strength granted by Zetsu's body, directly using chakra to suppress the 'full-strength' Tobirama Senju.

Yuzhi had some complaints in his heart, but he still calmly looked at Hatake Sakumo.

Although, this was done intentionally by Obito.

Likewise, Minato is the same; even with opportunity, there's no easy way to say it.

"His body seems to have fully recovered, his strength seems to remain at its peak, even better?"

Seeing this scene, Hatake Sakumo's heart became even more convinced of certain things.

"Of course, all of this will also seek your opinion; I don't know what you think."

Moreover, within the Anbu there is a tradition of 'spar a bit'; after a group of Anbu ninjas were violently beaten by this 'young person'.

I've been preparing for over a month, over a month!

But speaking of it, he also discovered one thing: the 'Hokage content' here is indeed abundant.

Besides that, to resurrect a person, their essential body has already been replaced.

In the original work, Naruto is ultimately an orphan; he has never experienced the feeling of being loved by his parents, but Sasuke has.

Yuzhi complained in his heart, but he also couldn't be bothered to answer; he merely glanced toward the nearby Tobirama Senju.

Yuzhi stood in place, silently looking at Kakashi; after a while he finally spoke softly.

Hikari, upon hearing Yuzhi's words, couldn't help but tilt her head; Yuzhi wanting to awaken whom she didn't care about, even if it was awakening Uchiha Fugaku and killing him again, she didn't mind.

The masked man slightly raised his head, looking at the incoming people; they also seemed somewhat puzzled, as if they hadn't expected to run into each other here.

"You've always been curious about who I am, haven't you? Then I can tell you now."

Yuzhi refuses to budge; he won't admit this matter, and in fact, even if he knows it, he absolutely will not admit it.

Hatake Sakumo couldn't help but glance at the silent Tobirama Senju, and immediately he understood what was going on.

"Are all Hokage this unreliable?"

Hatake Sakumo naturally understands this is the content of the deal; however, he is not opposed to such a deal.

There are also things like 'to repay a drop of water with a spring, to avenge a broken tooth one must repay with a skull' and so on.

In an instant, chakra, accompanied by the death row inmate's vitality, continuously transmitted, and at this moment Hatake Sakumo's condition also appeared very delicate.

Even I can only see your whole body covered in chakra, yet I still cannot discern your true appearance.

Almost in an instant, he rushed out; he didn't know who the mastermind behind this was, but he absolutely would not let himself be manipulated!

Kakashi's Mangekyou Sharingan had already begun to spin, his hand resting on the ninja sword as if ready to launch an attack at any moment.

"I was resurrected by the Second Hokage's technique?"

And my father's peak period—could it have been when he was eighteen?

Isn't a ninja's strongest state around thirty years old?

Moreover, an eighteen-year-old father looks even younger than me—what is this supposed to be!

In response, Yuzhi naturally smiled and replied to each point; moreover, as an 'evil Uchiha brat,' he didn't forget to mercilessly tease Tobirama Senju.

"The Land of Fire is my homeland; the cherry blossoms of my homeland have bloomed—how could I not come back, Kakashi-san?"

And his thoughts also returned at this moment to the instant of reviving Hatake Sakumo.

"You really are the Hokage?"

"You"

After all, one has only half the power, while the other triggers a qualitative change, simultaneously boosting the bloodline!

"As long as there's no problem, this time besides launching a heavy strike against Kakashi, we have other things to do."

Yuzhi also shrugged his shoulders, then smiled and said.

After Qimu Shuomo was revived, Kakashi's mental state improved considerably, and this guy also hinted whether Yuzhi could revive Obito.

"This kind of technique"

"Oh no!"

This scene made him even more awkward, to the point that a Thought Steel Seal was almost stamped in his mind.

Kakashi casually said, there aren't many enemies one can encounter within the Land of Fire, and as his strength grew, even his father was revived.

These "paste" began to operate along with Qimu Shuomo's soul; bones, organs, blood, muscles, at this moment continuously began to be constructed.

Under their gaze, Qimu Shuomo's interior was like a pool of paste, with no human form at all.

"And that Qimu Shuomo even respects you; are you really going to launch a heavy strike against this father‑son pair?"

Everyone must eventually face themselves.

Now let him join the Anbu; although there's a bit of Yuzhi's mischievous taste in it, this is also a way to conceal his identity.

Not only did the Second Hokage make him feel odd; Jiraiya and Tsunade also look so young, and they've always been stuck together with Orochimaru.

However, most of their conversation was about daily life, especially Kakashi's friends saying a lot; compared to that, there wasn't much talk about Kakashi's strength.

Mangekyou Sharingan isn't strong.

Yuzhi hearing this also felt a bit awkward, but this was said by Hikari, who possesses the Eternal Eye, so it really isn't anything surprising.

Senju Tobirama now feels a bit embarrassed; he didn't expect Qimu Shuomo to react so strongly.

After all, the situation he faces is truly terrifying, to the point that even his own mind can barely keep up.

"I don't know, but it's probably."

This situation leaves Senju Tobirama without the version that lacks one layer of strength, leaving him no opportunity to exert control.

But his appearance made Hikari beside him frown, and after a while she couldn't help but voice her complaint.

"You can't, absolutely can't!"

Actually, they both know everything.

"All right, then let's begin."

This point made Hikari somewhat unable to accept it in her heart.

Qimu Shuomo stared dumbfounded; he couldn't figure out how Wood Release even appeared— isn't that the legendary power of the First Hokage?

The Second Hokage appearing before him shouldn't be happening; this person had long been dead, and although he himself is also dead, waking up now still shouldn't be the case.

Yuzhi nodded, then slowly spoke.

Yuzhi nodded, his peripheral vision catching Senju Tobirama beside him whose face was slightly dark, and he immediately smiled and spoke.

But regardless of whether it's true, his situation now seems to have become more complicated.

Ninja are inherently tools of killing; they naturally place great importance on various emotions, and such importance can sometimes be a good thing, sometimes a bad thing.

Although participating in assisting such an experiment is somewhat "against human ethics," if it truly succeeds, he knows clearly how much value it would have for the Leaf Village.

"Forget it, let's talk later."

Just as Yuzhi was pondering, Hikari beside him also spoke.

Although Kakashi believes he can cope, a saying that Yuzhi has repeatedly told him over the years still influences him somewhat.

Qimu Shuomo looked at his son somewhat speechlessly; over these days of interaction, he and his son have talked a great deal.

"I have no objection."

His father's revival naturally made him overjoyed, but the current situation also indeed has some chaos.

"Long time no see, Senior Shuomo."

"Otherwise?"

However, just as Kakashi was making preparations, his 'young' father suddenly launched an attack!

Hum—

But what she's thinking now is just 'That guy Yuzhi is about to stop being human again!'

"Of course, we can't keep deceiving Kakashi, right?"

They also no longer have the thought 'This is Kakashi's captain's fanboy'; who would dare think that of someone so strong?

Especially this 'young person'— his ruthless methods and superb swordsmanship left everyone stunned; even Kakashi himself would find it somewhat taxing to face.

"Fifth Hokage, shall we still talk with him?"

They all know exactly what the success of this experiment signifies!

But Kakashi's face is now somewhat dark, because he suddenly noticed a problem.

But that person also died long ago; now a Uchiha he doesn't even recognize has appeared— isn't that a joke?

He is very clear about that mysterious person's style; if he's even slightly careless, the next moment he could kill whoever attacked him!

Thinking of this, his gaze has completely changed.

Hikari shrugged, and while speaking she opened her Eternal Eye to scrutinize Yuzhi closely.

"It seems my eyes have brought you many benefits; your Flying Thunder God truly gets better with use."

But all this was forcibly taken away, so whatever retaliation he does, in Yuzhi's view is completely normal.

Yuzhi is the Hokage; Kakashi's missions are arranged by him— how could he not know Kakashi's routes?

He and Hikari have been deliberately waiting here, and they've waited quite a while.

They appear to be resting, but this attire already reveals their identities.

Hikari's Eternal Eye has been constantly observing these changes, naturally able to see the caster's condition clearly.

"Don't spout nonsense; we know everything you've done— how did you know my movement route!"

"Why impossible? Are you unwilling to even call out my name?"

"That evil Senju old geezer isn't just standing there, is he?"

"I still want to try using Impure World Reincarnation to wake someone up; by the way, do you have any relatives you wish to awaken or even resurrect?"

"But as they walked, she suddenly noticed that Kakashi had actually stopped, and not only him, the white‑haired 'newcomer' behind them had also stopped."

"Tsunade herself is the Fifth, Kakashi this kid is the Sixth, and on top of that I'm the Fifth in this world."

"\"Is this a Hokage gathering? If we summon Hashirama Senju and bring Naruto, then everyone will be here! \""

"That guy didn't seem to have any intention of counterattacking; otherwise, his father would have certainly died from that blow."

"The Hokage is even planning a 'Fifth Hokage together'?"

"Kakashi had no idea what Yuzhi was thinking; he glared at Yuzhi and asked softly."

"But she had to admit that even though Yuzhi's grades were poor back then, he was still a trustworthy person."

"Yuzhi felt his performance was spot on; although there were flaws, at least he managed to portray Obito's crazy demeanor, right?"

"Looking at the towering Kakashi, even he was slightly moved, but when his gaze fell on Yuzhi, who wore the Hokage's white ceremonial robe yet had a Sharingan, his eyes instantly narrowed."

"The same build, the same hair color, the same ANBU uniform, and even a standard short sword strapped to his back."

"Honestly, if this guy didn't look a bit younger and didn't have a Sharingan, they would barely be able to tell the two apart."

"Yuzhi's words instantly silenced everyone present."

"\"Honestly, you just resurrected someone else's father, gave him a moment of happiness, and now you want to take that away? \""

"\"Although in the original story Kakashi survived, that was after a long time, and besides, some things need to be faced sooner. \""

"\"What do you mean? \""

"Because Yuzhi actually placed his father into the plan, deliberately putting him into his squad!"

"\"Did you never wonder why I have these eyes? Did I really dig up Obito's grave? \""

"These are all acquaintances of his, so he recognized them immediately; the problem is that he knows all these people, and his first reaction was that something was off."

"For a moment, he felt how unreliable the Second Hokage truly was."

"What shocked Hatake Shikaku was that his Ninja Sword actually pierced straight through the guy in front of him."

"Without time to think further, Hatake Shikaku glanced to the side, and that glance instantly made him realize the situation seemed off."

"Even without a Sharingan, others could clearly see Hatake Shikaku's change."

"Yuzhi nodded, and his words left Hatake Shikaku slightly puzzled."

"In an instant, she also became nervous, because two ninja dressed in black robes with red clouds and wearing masks were sitting right there ahead!"

"Even though Kakashi was a bit depressed by Yuzhi's words, he still accepted them humbly, especially when facing the one who stole Obito's eyes."

"\"Shikaku, don't get agitated; everyone here is on our side, we mean no harm. \""

"And the white‑haired one…"

"Tsunade and Ziraiye exchanged glances, and the two of them simply walked over and spoke."

"Kakashi saw his father move, and he instantly activated the Flying Thunder God."

"\"Yes, of course, to thank you for your assistance, we also promised Kakashi one thing. \""

"\"Did I already say that? This is good for Kakashi. \""

"What on earth is going on with this guy?"

"Honestly, there is indeed something: it's her parents."

"The exposure of the ANBU's operational routes is a huge risk and crisis; Kakashi must get to the bottom of this, after all he absolutely won't believe that meeting this person was an accident!"

"He slowly drew his short sword, and with his other hand also produced a Kunai engraved with Flying Thunder God."

"But after such a long time, everything had changed, and Yuzhi needed to find her parents' remains to resurrect someone."

"And her gaze couldn't help but quietly shift toward behind them, to the ninja who also had white hair."

"Probably adhering to the older masters' philosophy—no wasted words when facing an enemy, seize any chance to eliminate the target."

"According to the Second Hokage's words, Impure World Reincarnation focuses on reviving a person at their peak period and peak condition."

"A special living chakra emanated, pulsing with his heart's beat."

"This Wood Release was extremely powerful; after piercing Hatake Shikaku, it frantically absorbed his chakra."

"It even specifically arranged to carry out a mission, which made Kakashi feel both delighted and pained."

"\"It's you! \""

"Perhaps the more something is lacking, the more one values it."

"Kakashi lightly nodded, but his expression grew even heavier."

"Moreover, more and more vines appeared at this moment, instantly wrapping him completely, leaving him unable to move at all!"

"\"Second Hokage, it seems your tactics aren't very good, huh? \""

"Shrouded in a puff of smoke, he instantly transformed into Obito's appearance!"

"Yuzhi's transformation technique was exquisite; not only did it perfectly recreate Obito's grown appearance, but it also simulated the twisted half‑face as well."

"\"Thief who stole Obito's eyes! \""

"Thus, aside from knowing that Kakashi unexpectedly obtained a Sharingan, he knew nothing else."

"Normally, when someone has just been resurrected from death, shouldn't they first observe their surroundings before making a decision?"

"So he didn't give Kakashi a clear answer, and even assigned them a mission."

"Although Hatake Shikaku knew his words had somewhat overstepped, his heart was truly uneasy, which made him appear somewhat indiscreet."

"\"Don't die; I don't want to resurrect you that way. \""

"At this moment, Hatake Shikaku finally realized the speaker was that Uchiha Hokage, and the Second Hokage, his face darkening, replied."

"By now, some time had passed since Hatake Shikaku was resurrected, and every time she recalled that day and that scene, she felt it was unbelievable."

"Outside the Leaf Village, Hikari watched Yuzhi, who had already disguised himself as Obito, and couldn't help but ask."

"The ages don't match, one person is missing, Kakashi is older and doesn't fit, and most importantly, is the Hokage an Uchiha?"

He's not a fool—though he has no issue with the Uchiha, he certainly knows that those of the Hokage line don't want an Uchiha to become Hokage!

If Uchiha Kagami were still alive there might be a chance; if the Second Hokage were still alive, his chance would be even greater.

When this guy deems the time right, he will certainly tell himself everything.

Although Kakashi is very clever and leaves some things unsaid, Yuzhi has already grasped his meaning, which makes Yuzhi realize he must act.

"All of this is fake; I have to figure out what's wrong with me!"

Yuzhi spread his hands and tried to imitate Obito, though he felt he couldn't copy him well, since he can't emulate Obito's madness.

"Father, long time no see."

—

"Are you really planning to do this?"

"Hm?"

"How ugly—so that's what that guy looks like under the mask?"

"Your chakra intensity is high; you've taken this technique to an extreme."

After a long while, Hikari gently shook their head and said.

Buzz—

"This is..."

She immediately sensed something was off, and subconsciously placed her hand on her Ninja Sword while following Kakashi's gaze.

Seeing this, Yuzhi said nothing, but gently took Hikari's hand; he could probably guess some of Hikari's thoughts.

These lower‑grade students all enjoy playing with Yuzhi, after all Yuzhi truly has no airs.

What Kakashi and Obito will become, Yuzhi doesn't know, but in the original work Kakashi is far calmer than that kid Naruto.

His eyes in an instant became the Eternal Eye, and the powerful ocular power surged; this silent...

Before Kakashi could finish, Yuzhi continued speaking.

Yuzhi saw that his words had silenced a crowd, and he knew it was best not to continue now.

Although he also suffered a 'mental blow', when it came to delivering the killing blow he certainly wasn't soft‑handed, truly...

Of course, a good Hokage is also needed; the Fourth Hokage was a very tolerant Hokage and senior, so my becoming Hokage isn't really an abnormal thing, is it?

"Flying Thunder God?"

"Uchiha... is Hokage?"

"Transformation Technique!"

Resurrecting the dead—it's better for Yuzhi to keep that a bit hidden, and the Leaf Village higher‑ups have unanimously approved it.

He held a mask in his hand, a mocking smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

Bonds have always been the most complicated relationships in the shinobi world.

"You speak."

Although the Leaf Village doesn't fear trouble, it can't ignore that the Forgotten Age War claimed so many lives; there are always those who long for their relatives and friends to be revived.

"Although I can see the problem, the Mangekyou Sharingan may not."

That endless chakra truly gave him an extraordinary feeling!

Orochimaru has employed both of these control methods; during the Chunin Exams he used a 'Cursed Seal' to accomplish it.

Even though he knows Yuzhi probably thinks that way, in front of the junior he still has to put on a 'magnanimous' front and show respect to the Hokage.

"Alright, now's not the time to talk about that."

The next moment, he was stunned to find himself pierced by a vine that seemed to have sprouted from nowhere!

"Wood Release?"

"Hmm, that guy knows Space Technique; be careful."

Moreover, they noticed that Kakashi seemed to have some respect for this 'young man', which made them even more curious about his identity.

However, this situation didn't last long; at the core of that 'goo', a flame was ignited.

This Obito trouble still needs to be dealt with early; otherwise dragging it out will eventually cause problems. He already had a premonition when he dug up the grave of Shokumou Hatake.

He stood dumbfounded in place, then his hands, a bit stiff, began forming seals, and in an instant something changed inside his body.

If he can be kept, then at least the Leaf Village has solved a major internal threat!

Yuzhi's voice remained calm; then he let out a light laugh and slowly removed the mask from his face, revealing a half‑intact, half‑scarred visage.

But his words made Hikari roll her eyes; she always feels Yuzhi is hiding some secret from her.

All of this feels like a dream, as if real yet not truly so.

Nevertheless, Hikari truly is Hikari; her trust in Yuzhi has already reached the heavens, and she firmly believes that Yuzhi's silence must stem from his own considerations.

The Third Hokage let out a slight sigh, said something to Yuzhi, and then looked at Shokumou.

The Third Hokage bowed his head, unable to speak; during his tenure, Shokumou Hatake committed suicide.

And Minato was somewhat embarrassed; he had high hopes for Yuzhi, but his stepping down was forced, and Kakashi was even more awkward—he never had any intention of becoming Hokage.

Yuzhi's thinking is simple: Kakashi and Obito are already mortal enemies; this time he must make the two further antagonistic!

Soon, he suddenly realized that not only was the Second Hokage unreliable, but Yuzhi himself was becoming unreliable too.

As the condemned prisoner kept forming seals, his life force began to condense, and under Yuzhi's control he placed his hand on Shokumou Hatake's body.

Shokumou Hatake has now also entered the ANBU; before Yuzhi's crossing, he was already famed as the legendary 'ANBU Captain'.

"If you can't beat us, you shake people; only idiots play one‑on‑one. Look at the battlefield—who can be truly fair against us?"

"Hello, Teacher Shokumou."

Honestly, this guy's appearance has genuinely piqued many ANBU members' curiosity, because he looks so much like Kakashi!

"Some things are better not kept hidden; letting Kakashi know earlier isn't a bad thing."

"What business do you have sneaking into the Land of Fire? Could it be that you're here to find me again?"

"This time, it's truly not to look for you."

His gaze quickly swept to the side, and he saw a blond‑haired one and a white‑haired one; the blond one's face resembled Minato Namikaze, but he was no longer the little fellow from his memory.

Meanwhile, Senju Feijian had long since pulled up the last silent death‑row prisoner, and Yuzhi said nothing.

Although they committed suicide for the sake of honor, they do not regret their actions; if there is any guilt, it is only toward Kakashi in their heart.

Yuzhi, however, nonchalantly shook his head, then with one hand he rose, and the chakra within his body surged.

Hatake Sakumo's age is indeed a bit older than theirs, so calling him senpai is perfectly fine.

"You"

"That's right, I am Uchiha Obito!"

(End of Chapter)