Anko Was as Foolish as Ever, and Obito Uchiha Didn't Deserve a Name

He's already holding back; if he really went all out, this small area would be reduced to ruins. Destroying just one road is a scare tactic.

He wouldn't be that ruthless if he really wanted to destroy the Capital City.

Firstly, he only wanted to scare them; secondly, anyone who resorts to violence without warning is a madman. No one is afraid of a madman; on the contrary, it will motivate them to concentrate their strength and charge forward one after another.

A gun is most intimidating when it is not fired, except for heavy machine guns with thousands or hundreds of rounds.

The scare tactic worked; the place was too small to maneuver properly, and Naruto had taken almost everything and was ready to leave. The Daimyo would definitely be released, but letting go so easily would be a huge loss.

I thought I'd yell a couple more times to try and distract them.

"I'm not here for money, but for justice! I'm here for revenge. The fault lies with these nobles and with this Shinobi World."

"The Daimyo's treasures can't be stored in hundreds of warehouses, these nobles are rolling in wealth, while many people in the Land of Fire can't even afford to eat. Are they more noble? When did the Shinobi World become so absurd?!"

He almost impulsively shouted, "Are kings and nobles born with a special destiny?" Fortunately, he restrained himself, otherwise it would have sounded too strange. It's best not to do anything unnecessary at this juncture.

He impersonated Sasuke simply to divert attention from all sides and put some pressure on Kabuto.

"Since no one can change this world, I hereby declare war on the Five Great Nations! From this day forward, I will lead my army to crush the Five Great Nations and reshape a new world!"

He almost blurted out "Ta-ta-kai!" for a moment, but thankfully he managed to hold it back.

After shouting, he casually tossed the Daimyo aside and jumped away. Who would dare chase a purple giant tens of meters tall? Besides, the Daimyo's safety was obviously more important at the moment.

As Naruto drove off in his purple Gundam, the group, shouting threats of attack, simply ran towards the Daimyo's direction. Only a fool would chase a Gundam; what good would that do?

If we catch up but can't defeat them, we're doomed; if we fail to catch up, we gain no merit and might even become scapegoats. At this juncture, saving the Daimyo is the priority, even if it means getting injured.

"Daimyo!!"

"I'll take it, get out of my way!"

"I'll do it!"

A group of people, like human pillows, rushed forward one after another, carefully catching the unconscious Daimyo. They checked his breathing and found he was still alive, so they were relieved.

The kidnapping of the Daimyo and the theft of a large amount of gold and silver treasures could not be kept secret in the Capital City. The news spread like wildfire.

Sasuke Uchiha kidnapped Daimyo and declared war on the Five Great Nations, vowing to destroy the Shinobi World. Those who received the news reacted differently; some were numb, others were shocked.

The message spread outwards through layers of intermediaries, creating ripples like the fluttering of butterfly wings, the waves gradually building. It certainly has the potential to become a massive, earth-shattering event, hmm.

"Sasuke kidnapped Daimyo?" Kakashi's voice rose several octaves. "That's unlikely. Where did you get that information?"

"The Sixth Hokage is from the capital of the Land of Fire. Many people have seen him; it can't be faked," the messenger explained.

"Why would Sasuke kidnap Daimyo for no reason?" Kakashi wondered, pacing back and forth in the Hokage's Office, stroking his chin.

"He seems to have said everything. He said that the Daimyo is inextricably linked to the annihilation of the Uchiha Clan, which means he wanted to destroy the Shinobi World."

"Destroy the Shinobi World?" Upon hearing this, Kakashi stopped worrying and instead sat down.

If Sasuke threatened to slaughter all the nobles, Konohagakure would have to do something, sending people to protect them. But if he wanted to destroy the Shinobi World, then they wouldn't need to worry about it.

This is too broad a topic to worry about. There are too many people who want to destroy the Shinobi World; let's see when it's Sasuke Uchiha's turn.

That's enough, I'm tired.

After sending the messenger away, Kakashi leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes to rest. Destroying the Shinobi World was a major event; he'd better get some sleep first.

"Kakashi-sensei, should we react to this?" Shikamaru asked hesitantly.

Logically, since Shikamaru has been transferred to the Hokage's Office, he should address him as "Lord Hokage" or "Kakashi- sama." After all, they are now in a superior-subordinate relationship, not the familiar acquaintances they used to be.

However, Kakashi intends to groom Shikamaru as his successor, so he will still casually mention it on matters that don't normally require explanation, which can be considered a form of teaching by example.

"If Sasuke has a specific goal, then Konohagakure will naturally intervene, but let's leave things like destroying the Shinobi World out of the question," Kakashi said with his eyes closed.

"Why?"

"If Sasuke can't do it, then there's no point in us intervening; it's just a waste of time. Besides, Sasuke is a rogue ninja now, Konohagakure should condemn him."

"We must be firm in our stance and strongly condemn this behavior, but we are still far from taking action. There must be a reason to take action, and we must first understand the situation."

"Which part of this is easy? We still have to wait and see. Only when Sasuke makes his next move can we react accordingly."

"If Sasuke really intends to destroy the Shinobi World, and possesses power beyond our expectations, then it won't just be a matter for Konohagakure alone, or even just for the Land of Fire. We'll need to contact the Kage of the other four great ninja villages to discuss it together, and Mifune, the leader of the Land of Iron, will also have to appear. When that time comes, it will be a matter of life and death for the entire Shinobi World, and it won't be up to Konohagakure alone to decide."

Hearing this, Shikamaru was also a little confused. Although he was smart, he still lacked experience.

"I understand, Kakashi-sensei."

"Hmm." Kakashi didn't open his eyes, continuing to rest with them closed.

Rin Nohara has been settling in well lately. Tomorrow is Asuma's daughter's First Meal Ceremony. I should ask Rin Nohara what gift to prepare later; choosing it myself is too much trouble.

He himself didn't realize that he was no longer opposed to Rin Nohara at all. The two were teammates who trusted each other, and it was truly rare for them to be reunited after being separated by life and death.

Even those in Konohagakure who knew Kakashi didn't think there was anything wrong with the two of them being together. They were almost past the age of being chosen for the Hokage, and the Hokage was a human too, wasn't he?

Marriage is a serious matter; it's a matter of mutual consent. Who would gossip about the Hokage for no reason? Besides, one of them is a model worker in Konohagakure, a second-generation ninja with impeccable lineage.

A Konohagakure, once a hero, is now alive again. With all these factors combined, he deserves everyone's praise, and no one would dare to gossip.

It's simply that Kakashi can't get over his own conscience; he always feels guilty towards Obito. But Rin Nohara has never been with Obito, nor has she ever expressed her feelings for him.

The feelings of youth fade into the distance as one grows older, like a dissipating cloud. Looking at them from afar, they grow increasingly blurry, leaving only a smile to be offered.

For some reason, Kakashi suddenly thought of Naruto.

"Naruto isn't in the village, is he?"

"He's not here. He said he had some things to take care of," Shikamaru replied, shaking his head.

"He's doing something? It's probably not anything good. I wonder where that kid went." Kakashi sighed, a rare expression of emotion on his face.

"I only taught three disciples. Apart from Sakura, who was relatively easy to manage, the other two were more and more worrisome than the other two."

The topic touched on Sasuke's defection, so Shikamaru didn't continue the conversation. He knew that if he kept talking about it, Kakashi would be heartbroken, since he was Kakashi's most promising disciple.

Sasuke's temperament, talent, and even Chakra attributes are extremely similar to Kakashi's. Kakashi originally intended to teach him with painstaking effort, but if Sasuke had been a little slower, he might have already signed Summoning Contract with the Ninja Hound Pakkun.

Pity

Nothing was said that night.

The following day, Asuma's daughter, Mirai Sarutobi, hosted First Meal Ceremony, and a group of people came to the house. Carrying bags and packages of gifts, the once quiet courtyard suddenly became lively.

Even a weakened Sarutobi Clan is still a force to be reckoned with; even with Hiruzen Sarutobi, the resources he left behind wouldn't be small. Not to mention Asuma and Kurenai are both Jonin, the pillars of Konohagakure's new generation.

Ultimately, Konohagakure truly belonged to Asuma's generation, while Konohamaru's generation was merely a transitional one. They neither experienced the baptism of war nor enjoyed the benefits of technology.

By the time Konohamaru grows up, Shikamaru's generation will have already reached the highest positions in Konohagakure, and their next generation will grow up in the technological age.

From now on, they'll truly be cyber ninjas, with their own background music during fights. However, this is just a possibility for the future; for now, Asuma at least living a comfortable life.

The three-story courtyard, spanning two to three hundred square meters, didn't feel crowded even with a dozen or so people present. The atmosphere was lively and cheerful, filled with familiar relatives and friends.

Kakashi and Rin Nohara stood together, talking to Might Guy. Might Guy looked the same as always, sporting the same hairstyle as Wang Baoqiang, and looked exceptionally energetic.

Ebisu and Genma Shiranui also arrived; they were originally in the same squad as Might Guy. However, as the war ended, they gradually grew and went their separate ways.

Ebisu preferred a teaching position, so he devoted himself to elite ninja education. Genma Shiranui followed the crowd and got a permanent position in the Hokage Building, going on missions when needed and working when not.

Might Guy is even more special; missions like reconnaissance and assassination don't fall into the hands of Konohagakure's Azure Beast. Most of the time, he's assigned to security tasks.

Even so, Might Guy's treatment was still very high. After all, being a top-notch Taijutsu is no joke; there are top performers in every profession.

Anko secretly took a piece of cake, but hesitated just as she was about to eat it. Kurenai Yuhi, watching from the side, found it amusing and chuckled while holding her daughter, Mirai Sarutobi.

"If you want to eat, just eat. What are you hesitating for?"

"I'm afraid of gaining weight. I feel like I've gained a pound these past few days." Anko shook her head, reluctantly putting the cake down, her eyes seemingly glued to it.

Kurenai Yuhi couldn't help but laugh out loud, her eyes crinkling with laughter, and she teased him.

"Anko, the way you look at the cake is like you're looking at your lover."

"Hmph, I'm practically drooling with envy, and you're still laughing at me!" Anko wailed. "I can't live a single day without cake, it's so annoying!"

"Since you're so eager to eat, just have a little. Don't deprive yourself," Kurenai Yuhi said with a smile.

"No, no!" Anko shook her head like a rattle drum. "A small act of impatience can ruin a great plan. I can't get fat, I can't get fat! It's too painful to have to run for three days after eating just one bite."

These words piqued Kurenai Yuhi's curiosity, and she asked a question.

Why are you so concerned about being fat? Do you have someone you like?

"No." Anko shook her head and said frankly, "Being too fat is not good. It's bad in every way. Eating a bite is just a momentary pleasure."

"I'm not young anymore, and once I gain weight, it's very difficult to lose it. I absolutely cannot gain weight!"

Hearing this, Kurenai Yuhi didn't quite understand and was still confused. Anko had already put down the cake and walked away muttering to herself, looking like she was possessed.

"What's wrong with her?" Asuma came over to hug her daughter, and asked another question as she looked at Anko's distraught figure.

"She wanted to eat cake," Kurenai Yuhi said, "But she had to lose weight, so she left reluctantly."

"Anko is quite slim, why is she trying to lose weight?" Asuma took his daughter from Kurenai Yuhi's arms and happily teased her, a smile spreading across his bearded face.

"Who knows? Maybe she's just very strict with herself," Kurenai Yuhi said with a smile.

"By the way, where's Naruto?"

"Naruto, I called him. He should still be on his way. It's not time yet." Asuma was playing with Mirai Sarutobi and didn't pay much attention.

At the other end of the courtyard, the obsessed Anko was walking along when someone suddenly tapped her on the head, and she cried out in pain, clutching her head.

"Ouch! Who knocked on me!"

"Why are you walking around like that? Why do you still look so silly?" Naruto reached out and pinched Anko's cheek, which was full of collagen.

"Let go of me!" Anko rubbed her face, somewhat indignant. "It's all your fault. Now I don't even dare to eat small cakes anymore. It's so annoying."

"Still eating? You gain weight even from drinking water, and you still dare to eat cake? Be careful you don't turn into a water bucket." Naruto scoffed, and when he saw that no one was around, he pinched her cheek.

"If you get as fat as a barrel, I won't talk to you."

"You're the one who's as fat as a bucket! I'm telling you, I just resisted the temptation of those little cakes again!" Anko rattled off a string of complaints, gesturing wildly, acting like a complete silly woman.

"I told you to eat less cake, because eating too much will make you stupid."

"You're the idiot! Did you see Kakashi just now? I think I saw him standing with Rin Nohara." Anko kept babbling on and on. "Those two seem to be appearing at the same time lately. Do you know anything about it?"

"What news?"

"What if they get married?"

"Then someone's coffin lid will burst open."

"Who are you talking about?" Anko stood there for a moment, thinking. "Hey, hey, hey, you're not talking about Obito Uchiha, are you?"

"Who is Obito Uchiha?" Naruto looked at Anko with some surprise, not expecting her to remember.

"How could I not remember? He used to be the most annoying one, just like you. A little better than you, though, not as wicked as you," Anko said. "I remember he used to like Rin Nohara the most, everyone knows what he was thinking."

"It's a pity he died young, sacrificing his life in the line of duty. Surely he wouldn't be turning in his grave so soon, considering how many years ago that happened?"

"Yeah, he died young." Naruto chimed in. "How would I know about something from so long ago? I don't know anything about Obito Uchiha."