From Kitahara Kaede's diary in the small group, it was clear that Kitahara Kaede had recognized at a glance that this Fourth Kazekage was Orochimaru in disguise.
So if Kakashi went looking for this fake Kazekage, Orochimaru might really be interested enough to help out if he was bored.
But... just thinking about it was terrifying.
Kakashi vehemently rejected the idea.
"So, just use genjutsu to treat me," Kakashi said. "Sorry for the trouble!"
As he spoke, Kakashi stood up directly and gave Kitahara Kaede a ninety-degree bow.
It was a request made with considerable respect and sincerity.
"That's possible," Kitahara Kaede said, looking at his serious attitude. "Then go find Kurenai Yuhi. She specializes in genjutsu, so she's just the person to..."
As he said this, Kitahara Kaede continued eating his noodles.
"..."
Kitahara Kaede, screw you.
That was exactly how Kakashi felt right now.
Because—
If genjutsu was the answer... hadn't Kitahara Kaede used the Sharingan on Hinata Hyuga?
His Sharingan had directly evolved into the Mangekyo—Tsukuyomi Space.
According to Kisame, that meant he had reached the genjutsu level of that genius, Itachi Uchiha.
And yet...
He was unwilling even to use Tsukuyomi on Kakashi, instead telling him to ask someone else?
Yes.
Kurenai Yuhi was a new Jonin in the village and specialized in genjutsu.
But... her genjutsu might have been powerful in the eyes of someone like Asuma, who liked Kurenai Yuhi, but to Kakashi...
It wouldn't work.
Not to mention that he now had one of Obito's Sharingan.
The Sharingan instantly greatly increased his resistance to genjutsu.
So Kurenai Yuhi's genjutsu was useless against him.
But Kakashi was certain that the Tsukuyomi Space genjutsu in Kitahara Kaede's left eye would definitely work on him.
But Kitahara Kaede refused to use it on him...
Kakashi immediately began considering how much weight he carried in Kitahara Kaede's heart.
As his corresponding guiding Jonin, was Kitahara Kaede unwilling even to cast a single skill on him?
Or was it...
That the price wasn't high enough and needed to be raised?
Facing Fear and Terror, Then Face Fear Head-On!
Kakashi looked at Kitahara Kaede hesitantly.
In the end, he brought Kitahara Kaede to his small apartment.
"This is all I can give you..."
Kakashi did not have much money. After all, he had always been in the Anbu, and what did being in the Anbu mean?
It meant being at Chunin level or above. It meant... he could only draw a fixed salary and could not take missions on his own. Then... it meant he had no money.
But compared to money, Kakashi had other things as well.
Observing Kitahara Kaede?(^_-) Small Group
Minato Namikaze: Is this the complete collection of Teacher Jiraiya's [Hot-Hot Paradise]?
Minato Namikaze: Ah, and this one—I've read it. It's Teacher Jiraiya's [The Tale of the Utterly Determined Ninja]. My Naruto-chan's name was taken from the male protagonist here.
Minato Namikaze: Oh, and Hot-Hot Tactics. Teacher Jiraiya wrote this one too, right?
Minato Namikaze: I can see Teacher Jiraiya's signature!
Minato in the small group had always been a fan of Jiraiya's novels. Naruto's name had also come from there, and Minato himself was now directly excited.
But Kakashi was not in the group right now; he was still offline.
Otherwise, seeing the writing style of Teacher Jiraiya, whom Teacher Minato admired so much, change into outright smut would probably deal him quite a blow.
Kakashi, on the other hand, liked this sort of smut even more.
It was really thrilling.
But now was not the time to say any of that.
"These are my most precious possessions," Kakashi said. "Choose whatever you want."
"Then help me get rid of the shadow Orochimaru left in my heart," Kakashi said.
"..."
Kitahara Kaede did not immediately refuse Kakashi. After all, using Tsukuyomi would only take a few seconds.
And he was also somewhat interested in... Jiraiya's Imperial Uncle.
After all, he was a transmigrator and was somewhat interested in smut books too.
Jiraiya's Imperial Uncle had always been famous and was sold in Hidden Leaf Village's bookstores. But perhaps to protect children, minors were forbidden from buying it.
So after hesitating slightly, Kitahara Kaede emptied every book from Kakashi's bookshelf.
!!!
Kakashi seemed somewhat stunned.
"Um..."
Kakashi said, "You're taking all of them?"
Kakashi's heart was bleeding. After all, these books were all legitimate copies personally signed by Jiraiya.
Kitahara Kaede said softly,
"I read a lot of miscellaneous books."
"So having more variety is fine."
"None of these books are in the library," Kitahara Kaede said.
"..."
Of course they weren't, because most of them were Imperial Uncle books.
"Then can we begin?"
Kakashi clasped both hands around Kitahara Kaede's
"Yes," Kitahara Kaede said. "But using genjutsu requires recreating the scene."
"What was Orochimaru like when you encountered him back then?"
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"The Orochimaru I encountered..."
Kakashi seemed hesitant. Then, at that moment, he suddenly raised his head, and his gaze met Kitahara Kaede's left eye.
Kakashi's soul seemed to be pulled away.
But this time, it was not only him who was pulled in, but also... everyone from the small group.
Kakashi's memories were plucked like piano keys, and the scene of his past encounter with Orochimaru immediately appeared.
He found that he had returned to the appearance of a boy from his childhood.
Around him was the Forest of Death in Hidden Leaf Village.
He chased desperately, and the long-haired man ahead of him, dressed in the green vest only Chunin and above in Hidden Leaf Village were qualified to wear, turned around.
The young Kakashi leaped in front of the long-haired man.
He stopped.
"Lord Orochimaru... Lord Third Hokage sent me here—"
Kakashi looked up, only to see the cold, indifferent smile of the long-haired man—Orochimaru.
And he felt an overwhelmingly oppressive force.
Perhaps due to Kakashi's treatment,
everyone entered Tsukuyomi Space for the first time.
They were all completely immersed in the experience.
Every one of them... had entered Kakashi's point of view.
What they saw was Orochimaru in his younger days.
Proud, cold, and with something in his eyes.
Observing Kitahara Kaede?(^_-) Small Group
Hashirama Senju: So this is Tsukuyomi Space. It directly unfolded according to Kakashi's memories. Impressive.
Hashirama Senju: So this is genjutsu?
Tobirama Senju: ...Ordinary genjutsu wouldn't work on you, Brother.
Tobirama Senju: But Uchiha genjutsu really is terrifying. Hmph.
Tobirama merely snorted.
Izuna Uchiha, who did not get along with him, immediately spoke up.
Brother of Hashirama Senju: What are you so proud of? Could you block it? This is Tsukuyomi, a genjutsu I did not master in the past.
Brother of Hashirama Senju: If I had the chance, Tobirama, you wouldn't be here right now.
Tobirama Senju: You Uchiha are indeed formidable, but I also researched ninjutsu specifically aimed at the Sharingan.
Brother of Hashirama Senju: You're still like this. Didn't you say the Uchiha and Senju clans were allies? Yet even after becoming allies, you still researched this.
The Man Recognized by Madara Uchiha - Might Guy: Shh!
However, Might Guy suddenly stopped their conversation.
As someone who regarded Kakashi as his rival, Kakashi's safety was what mattered most.
After all... as Kakashi's friend and lifelong rival, he had never known that Kakashi carried such psychological trauma. That was truly... far too negligent of him.
The Man Recognized by Madara Uchiha - Might Guy: Kitahara Kaede has started moving.
Tobirama Senju: Mm, he has indeed started moving, but how will he deal with Kakashi's inner wounds?
Ice Wind Minato: He should make Kakashi defeat Orochimaru, right?
Minato Namikaze: If you fear terror, then face terror head-on. I think that's what he should do.
Hashirama Senju: If you fear terror, face terror head-on. That's a good saying, Fourth Hokage.
Minato Namikaze: Ah, First Hokage, you flatter me.
Minato scratched his head.
Then everyone discovered...
Kakashi was crushed to death barehanded by the Orochimaru conjured by Kitahara Kaede...
...Everyone: ...???????
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