[Minato Namikaze: “If only I’d been there that day…
none of this would have happened…”]
[Tobirama Senju: “Something’s not right.
I still think Obito might be alive!”]
[Uchiha Setsuna: “Come on!
The Obito in the video was crushed under a boulder and couldn’t even move.
If he’s still alive, I’ll eat my words!!!”]
[Uchiha Tekka: “Yeah!
If Obito’s still alive, I’ll eat my words too!!!!”]
[Uchiha Obito: “.”]
The video continued.
“Damn it…”
“Damn it…”
Kakashi clenched his fists so tightly that they trembled before finally collapsing helplessly onto the ground.
“If…”
“If I had listened to you from the beginning…”
“If I’d gone with you to save Rin…”
“…this never would have happened.”
Tears streamed uncontrollably down Kakashi’s face.
Rin walked over, her eyes filled with worry as she looked at Obito.
“What kind of squad leader…”
“What kind of jōnin am I…?”
Kakashi muttered bitterly.
“Come to think of it…”
“I almost forgot.”
Obito’s weak voice drifted out from beneath the boulder.
Both Kakashi and Rin froze.
“I never gave you a gift…”
“…to celebrate your promotion to jōnin, Kakashi.”
A faint smile appeared on Obito’s pale face.
“I kept wondering what I should give you.”
“But now…”
“I’ve finally decided.”
His voice was barely audible.
Kakashi dropped to one knee, staring at Obito in despair.
“What are you talking about…?”
Obito smiled weakly.
“Don’t look at me like that.”
“It’s no use.”
“I’m going to give you…”
“…my Sharingan.”
Both Kakashi and Rin were stunned.
The screen split in two, showing Obito’s face on one side and Kakashi’s on the other.
“No matter what the people in the village say…”
“I think you’re an amazing jōnin.”
“So…”
“Accept my gift.”
Obito spoke with the last of his strength.
“Rin…”
“Use your Medical Ninjutsu.”
“Transplant my Sharingan…”
“…into Kakashi’s left eye.”
Rin looked at him through tear-filled eyes.
After wiping them away, her expression gradually became resolute.
“Kakashi.”
“Come here.”
“We’ll begin immediately.”
Obito smiled faintly.
“I’m about to die…”
“But at least…”
“I can become your eye…”
“…and see the future of this world through you.”
[Sasuke Uchiha: “So that’s how Kakashi-sensei obtained his Sharingan…”]
[Haruno Sakura: “Waaah…
This is making me cry…
(╥﹏╥)”]
[Uzumaki Naruto: “Uncle Obito was so kind…
Even at the end, he was still thinking about his friend.”]
[Tobirama Senju: “No.
Based on my years of experience, Obito is definitely still alive.
He may even be secretly planning something!”]
[Hashirama Senju: “Little brother, why are you so convinced?”]
[Tobirama Senju: “Because he’s one of those damned Uchiha.
My instincts don’t lie!”]
[Uchiha Tekka: “You really think your word is law?
Get some fresh air.
One day when you’re gone, people might start talking behind your back too.
[Uchiha Inabi: “Great!
We’re saved!”]
[Uchiha Fugaku: “Lord Second Hokage, as a respected public figure, isn’t it inappropriate to insult a fallen hero of our clan like this…?”]
[Hiruzen Sarutobi: “I agree, Teacher.
I think you may have misunderstood…”]
[Tobirama Senju: “My analysis cannot be wrong!”]
[Mito Uzumaki: “Tobirama…
You’re far too stubborn.
Sigh…”]
[Uchiha Tajima: “Then let’s keep watching.
If Obito really dies, I hope a certain white-haired man apologizes to the Uchiha Clan.”]
[Butsuma Senju: “Hmph.
My son doesn’t make mistakes.
The damned Uchiha Clan!”]
[Uchiha Izuna: “The deceitful Senju Clan!
You’ll never change!!”]
The video continued.
Meanwhile—
The Iwagakure jōnin sat casually on a log, drinking water.
BOOM!
A violent explosion erupted behind him from the collapsed ruins.
Smoke billowed into the sky.
The enemy jolted in surprise and immediately turned toward the source.
From within the smoke…
A lone boy slowly emerged.
His head was lowered.
An overwhelming rage radiated from him.
“Tch.”
“You’re tougher than I thought.”
“I can’t believe you’re still alive.”
The enemy mocked Kakashi.
His gaze soon settled on Kakashi’s left eye—
Where tears continued to stream down his face.
“But you’re still just a brat.”
“What kind of shinobi cries?”
After making sure there were no hidden reinforcements, the jōnin smirked.
“Come on.”
“Crybaby.”
“Let’s settle this.”
The smoke gradually dispersed.
Kakashi’s silver hair fluttered in the wind.
He slowly raised his head.
His transplanted Sharingan spun—
Before settling into a Two Tomoe Sharingan.
The enemy froze.
His pupils contracted.
His expression instantly turned serious.
“This kid…”
“He’s completely different now…”
he muttered through gritted teeth.
The scene shifted.
Back beneath the rubble—
Obito lay on the verge of death.
Rin knelt beside him.
“Kakashi…”
“I’m leaving Rin…”
“…in your hands.”
Obito said with his eyes closed.
“I will.”
Kakashi answered quietly.
He slowly reached behind his back and drew his short sword.
Click.
Gripping the hilt tightly, he glared at the enemy—
Then vanished.
[Rasa (Fourth Kazekage): “Impressive.
He’s much faster than before.”]
[Mei Terumī: “Is this what a genius looks like?
He adapted to the Sharingan almost instantly.”]
[A (Fourth Raikage): “He can’t deactivate the Sharingan, can he?”]
[Mū (Second Tsuchikage): “Probably not.
Kakashi isn’t an Uchiha, after all.”]
The video continued.
In the blink of an eye—
Kakashi descended from above.
His short sword slashed downward toward the enemy.
The jōnin raised his blade and blocked it.
Crack!
Kakashi’s short sword shattered.
The enemy smiled smugly.
Kakashi met his gaze without a trace of fear.
The instant he landed, his hands flew through a rapid sequence of hand seals.
The enemy drew another blade from his sleeve—
But before he could strike—
Kakashi unleashed…
Chidori (Lightning Blade)!
At that very moment—
The broken fragment of Kakashi’s sword was still falling from above.
Kakashi was gambling.
Betting that Lightning Blade would pierce straight through the enemy’s chest before the enemy’s attack could reach him.
The enemy was gambling as well.
He gritted his teeth as Kakashi closed in.
Slash!
The broken blade stabbed deep into the ground.
The scene shifted once more.
Rin held Obito’s hand tightly, staring anxiously toward the battlefield.
Soon…
Footsteps echoed across the rocks.
The enemy?
Rin’s heart tightened.
She gripped Obito’s hand even harder.
“Don’t panic…”
“…Rin.”
Obito whispered weakly.
Then—
A figure appeared behind the enemy.
It was Kakashi.
Thud.
The Iwagakure jōnin collapsed to the ground.
Kakashi, exhausted himself, dropped to one knee.
[Dan Katō: “Thank goodness Kakashi won…”]
[Tsunade: “Considering everything that happened…
I suppose that’s the best outcome they could have hoped for.”]
[Uchiha Izuna: “So…
Obito’s about to die now, isn’t he?”]
[Madara Uchiha: “Ahem…”]
[Uchiha Obito: “…”]
[Uchiha Izuna: “Brother, what’s wrong?
Is your throat bothering you…?”]
[Minato Namikaze: “Obito?”]