As Madara Uchiha departed...
On another snow-covered hill...
Every Konoha ninja was on edge. The atmosphere along the entire defensive line was as oppressive as the stillness moments before death.
Just then-
Whoosh-
Space suddenly twisted into a spiral!
Kakashi Hatake spun around, his gaze as cold and sharp as a blade!
A swirling rift opened behind him, and a mysterious man in a black robe and White Mask stepped out. He surveyed his surroundings without expression, his slow steps deeply unsettling.
Kakashi immediately drew a Kunai, lightning flashing from his Lightning Blade:
"Who are you? What are you doing here?"
Behind him, Naruto Uzumaki hurriedly put his guard up as well:
"Kakashi-sensei, he looks like... one of Orochimaru's men?"
Kakashi's eyes darkened:
"I know he's on Orochimaru's side, but for him to come to our Allied Shinobi Forces Camp himself... his purpose clearly isn't simple."
This man was none other than Obito Uchiha, who had just left the rear of the battlefield.
He intended to use Kakashi to destroy the Explosive Tag Madara Uchiha had placed at his heart.
Otherwise, he would remain nothing more than a puppet under Madara Uchiha's control, unable to act of his own will.
Obito Uchiha heard the questions.
He merely chuckled, sweeping his gaze over everyone before finally settling on Kakashi:
"Kakashi... after all these years, I never thought you wouldn't even recognize me."
Kakashi's pupils contracted, and he instinctively took half a step back.
That voice was far too familiar.
The next moment, Obito slowly raised his hand and removed his mask.
Clack-
The mask hit the ground, revealing that familiar face. Though one side was aged and wrinkled, the lone Mangekyō Sharingan was exactly the same as the one in Kakashi's eye socket!
The air seemed to freeze.
Kakashi turned deathly