Despite Shisui's seemingly fearless demeanor, he harbored a sense of unease.
Kakashi is right. The one who can attack is always his physical body. Finding his physical body will naturally break his Body Flicker Technique.
As for Kakashi's method of finding his true form, he glanced at the Ninja Dog Kakashi had summoned and then placed on his head, and nodded knowingly.
He understood; Kakashi was probably trying to use the Ninja Dog's excellent sense of smell to distinguish which of his clones was an illusion and which was the real body.
However, Shisui believed that Kakashi overlooked an important point: the most fundamental aspect of his Body Flicker Technique was not the illusion of reality, but his unparalleled speed.
As long as his speed is not restricted, Kakashi's methods against him can still be countered by him.
Therefore, Shisui's attack strategy changed slightly, from attacking Kakashi to attacking Kakashi and his Ninja Dog.
As he expected, even though Kakashi easily blocked his attack, Kakashi was still at a disadvantage.
There's no way around it; that's the absolute advantage that fast ninjas have over slow ones.
Kakashi also noticed this problem. Summoning Pakkun helped him distinguish between real attacks and illusions, relieving him of considerable stress.
The problem is that he still can't fight back, or rather, his counterattacks are easily dodged by Shisui.
This gave Kakashi a real headache.
Furthermore, he couldn't use Chidori, because this was ultimately just a duel between ninjas from the same village, not a life-or-death battle, so he couldn't use such a dangerous Ninjutsu.
Therefore, lacking countermeasures, Kakashi became increasingly powerless and exhausted as the fight progressed.
Finally, in a clash where he couldn't react in time, Shisui seized an opening and pressed his sharp, cold Ninja Blade against his neck.
Feeling a faint chill on his neck, Kakashi felt a wave of bitterness wash over him.
I lost!
Kakashi was unwilling to accept it, but he was helpless because Shisui had defeated him fair and square, and he couldn't deny the result, especially since he wasn't the type to deny things.
The thought of betraying Obito's trust caused him immense pain.
The surrounding ninjas fell silent because of Kakashi's defeat. They could see Kakashi's excellence, but Shisui Uchiha was even stronger.
They couldn't argue with that, and from their heartfelt feelings, they hoped Kakashi would win, because they all knew the story between Kakashi and Obito, and admired the bond Obito Kakashi. So they sincerely hoped Kakashi would get his wish.
However, in reality, the purpose of this duel was agreed upon beforehand, so if someone really lost, it can only be said that they were not skilled enough, which cannot be denied.
Moreover, the Uchiha Clan only agreed to the duel because they were kind-hearted; otherwise, there wouldn't have been a duel at all, and they would have simply taken Kakashi's Sharingan.
The Uchiha Clan was very respectful; they couldn't make trouble unreasonably.
Among the crowd, Kōki was also extremely troubled; he truly didn't want Obito's eyes to be returned to the Uchiha Clan.
Obito could bring him, just the fact that this Sharingan is the Mangekyō means it shouldn't be given to the Uchiha Clan.
No, we have to find another way to make the Uchiha Clan give up on retrieving Sharingan 'Obito.
Just as Kōki was pondering how to help Kakashi retain his Sharingan, Fugaku, who was in the crowd, noticed the strange atmosphere among the ninjas and quickly stepped forward to stand in front of Kakashi.
He looked at Kakashi with a serious expression and said, " Kakashi, the Sharingan is the most important thing of the Uchiha Clan, and it should not be passed on. However, I learned that Obito died saving you, Kakashi, and before he died, he entrusted his Sharingan to you so that Sharingan could help you kill enemies."
It can be said that the Will of Fire was fully embodied in him, and as the head of the Uchiha clan, I am proud to have a clansman like Obito. At the same time, Obito's actions made me realize that he entrusted his will to you, asking you to live on in his stead and witness the future of Konoha for him.
At this point, Uchiha Fugaku paused, as if recalling something, and continued with a sorrowful expression, "Our Uchiha Clan has always considered ourselves to be of our own bloodline, which has created a distance between us and the people of Konoha. But just yesterday, Kōki found me, and his words awakened me and the Uchiha Clan."
He told me that Konoha was founded by the Uchiha Clan and Senju Clan clans together with other ninjas. The Uchiha bloodline should not be an obstacle for the Uchiha Clan to call themselves Konoha Ninja, but rather, it is proof that we Uchiha ninjas are Konoha Ninja. The Uchiha Clan is undoubtedly the ninja clan that inherited the Will of Fire, and is no different from other Konoha Ninja who inherited the Will of Fire.
These words deeply moved me at the time, because what Kōki said was exactly what I had always wanted to do but hadn't been able to. I was convinced by Kōki. Between the Uchiha bloodline and the identity of Konoha Ninja, both I and the Uchiha Clan chose to be proud of being Konoha Ninja.
Therefore, following Kōki's advice, our Uchiha Clan has decided to make an exception and retain the Sharingan within you. However, due to the Sharingan's importance, our Uchiha Clan must ascertain whether you possess the ability to protect it, hence this duel.
Although you were defeated, your keen insight and excellent combat skills demonstrated in this duel prove that you are fully capable of protecting Obito's eyes. Therefore, I hereby officially declare that you are recognized by the Uchiha Clan and have become a formal outsider with the Sharingan.
As soon as Uchiha Fugaku Uchiha Fugaku speaking, the surrounding ninjas fell silent, feeling deeply ashamed of their words.
They had been disgusted by the Uchiha Clan's arrogant attitude and spontaneously organized others to stay away from the Uchiha Clan.
Now, after Uchiha Fugaku's impassioned speech, they realized they had misunderstood the Uchiha Clan; there wasn't much difference between Uchiha ninjas and Konoha Ninja.
In an instant, their guilt quickly transformed into recognition of the Uchiha. Countless applause and cheers suddenly rang out.
" Clan Head Fugaku is right. The Uchiha Clan is one of the two main ninja clans established in Konoha. They also possess the Will of Fire. When faced with the choice between comrades and bloodline, they decisively chose their comrades. That's truly excellent."
"It seems we really misunderstood the Uchiha Clan. Clan Head Fugaku was right; the Uchiha Clan ninjas are also Konoha Ninja, just like us, they acknowledge the Will of Fire. They are our comrades."
"I want to apologize to the Uchiha. I had a conflict with the Uchiha Clan ninja before, and I thought he was looking down on me. Later, I found out that he was the one who saved my life. I am so grateful."
It must be said that Uchiha Fugaku's speech and his act of giving up Obito's eyes changed the surrounding ninjas' perception of the Uchiha's proud and selfish nature, and made the Konoha Ninja begin to accept the Uchiha Clan.
It can be said that, through this presentation, as long as the Uchiha ninjas change their personalities in the future, are willing to integrate into Konoha, and stop causing trouble, the rift between the Uchiha and Konoha will gradually disappear.
This situation made Uchiha Fugaku incredibly wealthy.
His originally serious and stern face softened considerably, and it was clear at a glance that he was in a very good mood.
Kōki in the Fugaku Fugaku n't mentioned it to him when they were discussing it earlier.
This made him inwardly complain: Uchiha Fugaku truly lived up to his reputation as the clan leader; he was indeed a cunning old fox, having already made his own plans without informing his ally.
However, since Obito's eye was now in Kakashi's body, he didn't care too much. As long as the matter could be resolved satisfactorily, that was all that mattered.
At that moment, Kakashi seemed to wake from a dream, and bowed deeply to Uchiha Fugaku, saying, "Thank you, Clan Head Fugaku, for agreeing to hand over Obito's eyes to me. I am truly grateful."
Kakashi originally thought that after losing the duel, Uchiha Fugaku would definitely take back Obito's eyes. Unexpectedly, things took an unexpected turn for the better, which surprised and moved him.
"It's alright, it's alright. You will be a pillar of Konoha in the future, and someone Obito trusts and entrusts to. I hope you can make good use of Obito's eyes and not Obito." As he spoke, Uchiha Fugaku patted Kakashi on the shoulder to show his regard.
"Yes, Clan Head Fugaku." Upon hearing Uchiha Fugaku's instructions, Kakashi bowed again in gratitude. At the same time, he secretly resolved in his heart that if he had the opportunity in the future, he would definitely repay Uchiha Fugaku for the kindness of giving him his eyes.
It must be said that Uchiha Fugaku's move to win people's hearts was truly excellent. Not only did it change the Konoha Ninja ' perception of the Uchiha, but it also made Kakashi extremely grateful and eager to do something to repay him.
Indeed, becoming the head of a clan is no simple feat.
Watching Uchiha Fugaku being escorted away by the other ninja clan leaders, Kōki thought to himself.
Just as Yuki was staring Kōki at Uchiha Fugaku's departing figure, Kakashi brought Rin to his side.
Kakashi immediately bowed deeply in gratitude. " Kōki, thank you so much this time. If it weren't for you helping me persuade Clan Head Fugaku, I really wouldn't know what to do. And for saving Rin, you're truly Minato's benefactor."
Kakashi's words startled Kōki, Kōki waved his hands repeatedly, "It's alright, Kakashi- senpai. After all, I was once taken care of by Minato- senpai. Helping you is only right. Besides, didn't I say before that I greatly admire your relationship with Obito- senpai? That's why I stepped in to help."
"Oh, right, Kakashi- senpai."
Kōki seemed to suddenly remember something and asked Kakashi, "Why haven't I seen Minato- senpai? Given Minato- senpai's personality, he should have been there for such an important event, right?"
Kōki did have some questions. Logically speaking, given Minato's gentle and responsible personality, how could he have ignored Kakashi's predicament if he knew about it? Or was there something else more important that kept Kakashi occupied?
Before Kakashi could reply, Rin answered first, "It's like this, originally Minato-sensei was planning to return and teach Kakashi some secret techniques and skills after hearing that Kakashi was going to duel, but there was a sudden commotion at the Kumogakure battlefield, which forced Minato-sensei to make the trip."
Rin's answer puzzled Kōki. Hadn't the large-scale battle on the Kumogakure Village battlefield ended? There were only some small-scale skirmishes left. Did Minato really need to intervene? It didn't make any sense!
Rin noticed Kōki's question and said with some concern, "It seems that the Tailed Beast you captured in the Kumogakure Village battlefield has run into trouble, which is why Minato -Kōki Minato-sensei was in such a hurry to go and deal with it. After all, Minato-sensei is the only one who can get there to provide support the fastest. I wonder how things are going with Minato-sensei."
Upon hearing Rin's answer, Kōki was initially confused. Tailed Beast? What Tailed Beast? The Eight-Tails?
But soon, Kōki remembered that Rin was probably referring to Yugito, the Two-Tails Jinchūriki he had captured before. Back then, on the Kumogakure battlefield, after he captured the Two-Tails Jinchūriki and repelled the Kumogakure army, news came that the Third Raikage had died in battle, and then the Kumogakure withdrew.
He didn't concern himself with what to do with the captured Two-Tails, handing it over to Orochimaru Orochimaru deal with. Now, judging from Rin's information, it seems the Two-Tails he captured has caused a problem. And it's likely a significant one, otherwise Minato wouldn't have been in such a rush to resolve it.
Kōki was right. Just two days ago, the Two-Tails ran into trouble. After he handed the Two-Tails over to Orochimaru, Orochimaru was about to lead his troops to the Kirigakure battlefield. Since the Two-Tails -Two-Tails was a burden to the ninja forces, he sent it to Konoha and had it imprisoned Konoha.
That should have been the end of it; the fate of the Two-Tails would have been determined by the Kumogakure's attitude towards Chakra. However, unexpectedly, the location of the Two-Tails ' imprisonment was inadvertently discovered by a Kumogakure spy infiltrated into Konoha. After the spy's elaborate schemes, the Two-Tails, imprisoned in Konoha, broke free of some of its seals, regained its chakra, and escaped from Konoha. It then fled towards the Land of Lightning.
This incident enraged Hiruzen Sarutobi. His bargaining chip for negotiating with Kumogakure had just slipped away, and he couldn't tolerate it.
They immediately dispatched Anbu to pursue him. They originally thought that the Two-Tails Jinchūriki had only broken free of part of the seal and had not yet recovered his peak strength, so the Anbu would be more than capable of handling the situation. However, Hiruzen Sarutobi underestimated the support forces from Kumogakure.
The two who came to meet the Two-Tails were none other than A, who was about to become the Fourth Raikage, and Killer B. With the strength of these two, all the Anbu Ninja who had gone to pursue them were killed. Left with no other choice, Hiruzen Sarutobi had to send Minato, who was far away on the battlefield in Kirigakure, to make his Minato.
Therefore, Minato was unable to attend such an important event as Kakashi's.