The border of the Land of Rain.
Kakashi and Might Guy stood in the light rain, their hair getting wet.
"Kai, you should go back. This is my own business, and things are going to be very dangerous next."
Might Guy grinned.
"What are you saying, Kakashi?!"
"Obito is your friend, and he's mine too!"
"We will definitely Obito back to the village, it's a man's promise!!"
Kakashi's demeanor was somewhat gloomy, and the childishness in his eyes had completely faded.
Just like Obito.
He was slow to realize what Kagami Uchiha had said.
Just like he said...
I failed to protect Obito and Rin.
But the one who was wrong was me, not Obito.
We can't let you continue down the wrong path!
Even if it means breaking your arms and legs, I will still bring you back to the village!
Even if it costs me my life!
Obito...
You are a hero of the village. If you turn back now, it's not too late!
Kakashi didn't try to persuade Might Guy anymore; he understood that Guy's will couldn't be swayed by words.
Thank you... Kai.
Kakashi extended his palm and sensed a faint chakra in the rain.
Have we been discovered...?
Kakashi hasn't been wasting his time these past few years.
He knew that the most important thing he needed to bring Obito back was the strength to defeat him.
He asked his father how he, without the Sharingan, could ever reach the level of bloodline geniuses like Obito and Kagami.
His father gave him the answer.
As far as Hatake Sakumo knew, he was the only non- Kekkei Genkai ninja who had ever defeated Mangekyo user...
There is only one.
The Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.
The Hatake Clan's swordsmanship is no weaker than the Senju family 'Senju; what he lacks is the Flying Thunder God Technique, a Cursed Technique that tests talent.
How talented is Kakashi?
Hatake Sakumo is certain that Kakashi possesses talent surpassing his own!
When a genius dedicates themselves wholeheartedly to something, the results they achieve can be astonishing.
The foundation for learning the Flying Thunder God Technique lies in one's talent for space-time perception, extraordinary sensory abilities, and a large amount of chakra.
Kakashi possesses these qualities.
As the Hokage, Minato Namikaze also had the authority to teach the Flying Thunder God Technique.
Minato Namikaze promoted Shiranui Genma, Raido Namiashi, Namiashi Raidō Tatami Iwashi to the Hokage Guard and taught them the Flying Thunder God Technique.
However, their chakra is limited, and only the three of them can use their combined strength to Flying Thunder God Formation. It is impossible for a single person to Flying Thunder God.
With a strong desire, plus the solid foundation laid by Jiraiya and Hatake Sakumo for Kakashi.
Kakashi has already mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique.
He's just not skilled enough yet, and can't integrate it into his knife skills.
Its current uses are only for traveling and escaping.
However, neither Kakashi nor Hatake Sakumo knew this...
The Flying Thunder God Technique alone does not counter Uchiha Obito; it merely comes close to his level.
The one who truly restrained Obito was Minato, who knew the Flying Thunder God Technique.
In the rain, Kakashi and Might Guy suddenly stopped.
A few meters off the ground.
Sheets of white paper come together to form a human figure, like an angel spreading its wings.
Kakuzu's figure slowly appeared, blocking the way for the two.
Clang.
Kakashi drew his short sword, and Might Guy also assumed a fighting stance.
"Those brats from Konoha..."
Kakuzu's voice was filled with resentment as he unbuttoned his coat.
"I heard you're Kagami Uchiha's junior brother. Let me see how much stronger you are than him."
Upon hearing this...
Kakashi and Might Guy both tensed up.
They knew Kagami Uchiha's personality all too well; when dealing with ninjas from other villages, he almost always intended to kill them.
This guy's words were full of resentment; they didn't seem fake...
He actually survived the encounter with the mirror!
"My nerves are on edge," Might Guy whispered.
"Kakashi, I can only open up to the Six Gates right now. In case... you use the Flying Thunder God to get out first!"
"Don't joke around, I'd rather die than run away alone!"
As the atmosphere grew increasingly tense, Konan spoke up.
"Hatake Kakashi, has Jiraiya- sensei mentioned us?"
Jiraiya... teacher...
Kakashi's eyes flashed.
The Land of Rain, Jiraiya- sensei...
In addition, there are Konan's distinctive physical features.
"You are... Senior Sister Konan!"
Kakashi's eyes were filled with disbelief. "But... Jiraiya- sensei said you all died in the war!"
"The three people who were there are indeed dead."
Konan's voice was cold and emotionless.
"Go back. The Uchiha Obito you're looking for isn't here. There's only the Akatsuki's Sora."
In Konan's opinion, Kagami Uchiha would definitely share information with someone close to him like Kakashi, and there was no need to hide anything.
Let's make this clear: I hope Kakashi won't come again; Obito doesn't want to play with you anymore.
But Kakashi knew absolutely nothing about the Akatsuki...
He had initially deduced from some fragmented information that Obito might be in the Land of Rain.
The anticipated enemy is Hanzo from the Land of Rain!
What is the Akatsuki?
Is Hanzo the leader of this organization, or just one of its members?
The unknown powerful figure before us, along with Konan, and Obito...
This doesn't seem like the kind of powerful force a small ninja village should have!
"What is the Akatsuki?"
Might Guy just asked that question.
"You... don't know the Akatsuki?" Konan frowned, realizing she had said the wrong thing.
Kakuzu's mind works much faster.
"Heh, that brat Kagami Uchiha doesn't take us seriously."
"That bastard... I'll hang him with the Earth Grudge Fear sooner or later!!"
Sizzle~
Black tentacles emerged from between Kakuzu's arms.
"Just beat these clueless brats half to death and let Konoha come to pick them up."
Then they'll take all the money from you and make your parents pay the ransom!
Call out!
Kakuzu shot out, his powerful Water Release Ninjutsu causing ripples on the water beneath Kakashi and Kakuzu's feet.
Konan sighed. She could tell from Kakashi's eyes that it was impossible to persuade him to back down with simple words.
Should we still fight...?
Brush--
A lightning-infused slash cleaved through the giant wave, and Kakashi and Might Guy shot out.
"Eight Gates, Fourth Gate, Gate of Pain —Open!"
Might Guy's skin turned crimson, his veins bulged, and his chakra surged violently!
With Might Guy's current strength, he can open the fourth gate in an instant and gradually open the Five Gates.
If he tried his best, he might be able to open the Six Gates, but he never tried.
Bang!
Kakuzu and Might Guy collided, creating a huge wave of water.
Kakashi approached Konan with his sword, but did not strike her down immediately.
"Senior Sister Konan... what exactly happened? Can you tell me?"
"I'm really... fed up with the feeling of not knowing anything and being powerless!"
Konan shook her head, her figure fluttering away, and pieces of paper scattered.
"Kakashi, I'm no longer going to try to explain things to people like you who live under protection."
"If you don't want to walk by yourself..."
Swish swish swish!
Countless pieces of paper hurtled towards Kakashi like sharp blades.