Whitebeard had actually already made some guesses about Konoha coming from another world.
From the moment he accepted Konoha's help, he had completely become one of Konoha's own.
Whether it was because he had accepted Konoha's aid, or because Orochimaru had engraved a Curse Mark and sealing techniques onto him, Whitebeard understood that if he wanted to protect his sons, he still needed to rely on Konoha.
At least for now, Konoha's way of doing things was fairly decent—far better than the World Government's.
Coming to Konoha's world and learning more about what kind of country Konoha was had also been something Whitebeard wanted.
After arriving on Konoha Island in this other world, Whitebeard was sent over to Kakashi by the Fourth Hokage.
"Kakashi, it has been a long time."
Minato was quite gratified to see Kakashi wielding the White Fang again. His student had always been a genius through and through.
"Sensei..."
Kakashi's feelings were complicated when he saw Minato.
"We found traces of Obito. It seems he has joined some organization again."
Obito could be considered one of Minato's enemies. There were quite a few people in the Shinobi World who had turned against their own teachers; it seemed to be an old tradition there.
"Obito..."
Minato fell silent as well when Obito was mentioned.
Was he not a qualified teacher? That was impossible. Minato had been more than responsible and gentle.
Yet Obito still hated Minato. Or rather, after having his eyes clouded, hatred was all that remained in his heart.
"I'll leave Obito to you. Konoha's children are going to sea, and I still need to protect them."
Minato had already asked Orochimaru to summon Kushina as well. After their family of three enjoyed several rare days of familial warmth on Konoha Island, Naruto and the