Three People Before the Waterfall of Truth
"This is the first stage of training on Turtle Island, the Waterfall of Truth. Your Konoha already has the relevant information, so I won't go into details. Please make yourself at home!"
Yugito Nii finished speaking briefly, he stepped aside and waited for the Konoha Ninja to make their move.
Information about Turtle Island, the corresponding procedures, and the previous experience with Utakata had all been handed over to Kakashi before departure.
"Shisui, the record you made when you last came showed that the Waterfall of Truth had failed, right?"
Kakashi confirmed the relevant information with Shisui.
"Don't talk nonsense. It's clearly your Konoha ninjas who have the problem. Don't blame the Waterfall of Truth. After testing by Hidden Cloud Village, the Waterfall of Truth has proven to be perfectly fine!"
Before Shisui could answer, Yugito Nii spoke first.
It's clearly a problem in Konoha's own village, so why are you trying to shift the blame to Turtle Island Hidden Cloud Village?
Shisui considered his words briefly before speaking.
"Captain Kakashi, at the time we did think it was the Waterfall of Truth malfunctioning, but after returning to Konoha, Ren told me that it might be a problem between me and Utakata."
Is that so? It seems the Lord Hokage Hidden Cloud Village's assessment.
Recalling the description of Waterfall of Truth, there's a special mechanism that only works for those facing Waterfall of Truth for the first time.
After pondering for a moment, Kakashi spoke in a completely emotionless tone.
"We, Konoha, will make our own judgments on these matters!"
After saying that, Kakashi turned to look at Guy, who had been half-dead but was now full of energy, and gave him a command.
"Kai, you go and try it first!"
No matter how urgent the situation, we must not let our guard down completely.
Of those present, besides Naruto, only Kakashi and Guy had never faced Waterfall of Truth.
Kakashi ultimately decided to send Guy to scout out the situation first.
"Leave it to me, Kakashi."
Kai patted his chest in fear, stepped forward, and jumped directly into front of the Waterfall of Truth.
"This magical waterfall that reveals the Dark Side within—let me show you my youth!"
Kai, standing before the waterfall, was poised and ready for battle.
"Kai, be quiet!"
Kakashi's stern voice came from behind, and Kai immediately shut up, staring intently at the waterfall in front of him.
One second, two seconds, thirty seconds...
One minute, two minutes...
Ten minutes later, nothing happened except for the unchanging waterfall crashing against the water's surface!
Kakashi, Shisui, and Guy, who was standing in front of the waterfall, all turned to look at Yugito Nii.
Yugito Nii felt as if mud had dripped down his crotch.
Why?
Every time the Konoha Ninja arrive, the Waterfall of Truth malfunctions.
As for the question of Kai, let's not even talk about whether Konoha believes him in a one-against-four situation.
Most importantly, Yugito Nii himself couldn't believe that with so many oddballs in the Shinobi World, why would they all appear in Konoha and happen to all end up in front of the Waterfall of Truth?
At this moment, Yugito Nii had lost his initial confidence and spoke in a low voice.
"How about we try someone else?"
Kakashi was the captain of this expedition, and his thoughts at this moment were similar to Yugito Nii's, but not entirely the same.
"Yugito Nii Jonin, why don't you give it a try first?"
The information that the Waterfall of Truth only works on those who are facing it for the first time was given by Ren, but Konoha only has two samples, so Kakashi still intends to verify it.
As soon as Kakashi spoke, the three of them stared at Yugito Nii again.
Left with no other choice, Yugito Nii walked up to the Waterfall of Truth and replaced Kai.
Ten minutes later, nothing changed.
"Alright!"
Yugito Nii's tone was somewhat cold as he finished speaking and left Waterfall of Truth directly.
Kakashi simply observed everything quietly, and spoke after Yugito Nii returned.
"Shisui, go!"
"Yes, Captain Kakashi!"
Without hesitation, Shisui faced the Waterfall of Truth again several years later.
One second, two seconds, thirty seconds...
One minute, two minutes, and suddenly, something unexpected happened.
Another Shisui slowly emerged from the Waterfall of Truth, its figure and appearance exactly the same, except its expression was ferocious and its eyes were black with red pupils, giving it an indescribable eerie feeling.
Is this my Dark Side?
It looks exactly like me!
Shisui thought it would be the same as last time, with no reaction, but he didn't expect that his Dark Side would actually manifest.
"Whether in the village or in other countries, there are those people and things we can't stand. Why are you so hesitant now? It's fine if you don't want to admit it, but the root of it all is our good friend. We treat him as a friend, but he seems to only see us as tools. Why don't we work together..."
Shisui, who was initially shocked, instinctively wanted to hear what the other person had to say when he heard his own Dark Side spouting nonsense.
At first, he listened very attentively, but when the other party revealed the root of the problem, Shisui was no longer willing to listen to his nonsense. He drew his long sword from behind him, Body Flicker Technique in front of the Dark Side, and slashed down with his sword.
It looks exactly like me, but is quite weak!
Shisui guessed the reason too; it was all because he had changed. After sheathing his sword, Shisui looked at Kakashi, wondering whether he should tell him his guess.
Kakashi, on the other hand, began to analyze the reasons for these phenomena based on the existing information.
With Utakata, Shisui, and Guy, whom Kakashi knew best, and considering the different times, Kakashi also gained an understanding.
Kakashi, who was valued and remembered by Hiruzen Sarutobi, possessed more than just extraordinary talent in Ninjutsu.
Kakashi pondered deeply. The next step was to verify his guess. If he wasn't mistaken, his situation...
Kakashi didn't think about it too much, only a wry smile appeared on his lips.
"Next up is me, Kai and Shisui. I might need to trouble you later."
Kakashi saw through Shisui's intention to say something, but was stopped by his gaze. He then took Shisui's place and went to the Waterfall of Truth.
One second, two seconds...
Just five seconds later, another Kakashi emerged from the waterfall.
"Seeing you so cowardly, I really find it hard to believe that we are one. Have you forgotten everything? You still act so nonchalantly. Konoha, a village filled with darkness, must be eradicated. Nothing has changed, not in the past or now. Come, merge with me, and you will find yourself again..."
"Indeed, the world has never changed, and I am just a coward, powerless to change it. Although the village itself hasn't changed much, everyone is doing well. My tragedy should not be repeated!"
"Chirp~ Chirp chirp chirp!"
Electricity crackled in Kakashi's hands.
"Tch, someone as cowardly as you only has the courage to confront me, who is also you. Someone like you doesn't deserve to live outside!"
"Chirp~ Chirp chirp chirp!"
Kakashi's Dark Side also began to condense his Lightning Cutter.
The two then charged at each other simultaneously.