[Hashirama Senju: Madara, why did you suddenly stop talking?
Are you still there?]
[Senju Tobirama: Brother, how many times do I have to tell you?
Quit chatting with those cursed Uchiha!]
[Uchiha Shisui: Itachi, say something.
How have things been between Konoha and the Uchiha Clan lately?]
The Pure Land
Shisui watched the conversation with mild curiosity.
He had already noticed that many members of the Uchiha Clan were strangely quiet.
Still, he didn’t think much of it.
Most Uchiha weren’t particularly talkative, especially around unfamiliar people.
[Uchiha Tekka: There’s something I want to say…
but I’m not sure I should.]
[Uchiha Fugaku: Ahem.
Tekka, what is it?]
[Uchiha Tekka: Never mind.
I’m exhausted.
The world can end for all I care.]
[Hiruzen Sarutobi: Ahem…
The Uchiha Clan and Konoha have been getting along just fine recently.]
[Danzō Shimura: That’s correct.
Lord Second, Hiruzen and I have everything under control.]
[Senju Tobirama: Why do I get the feeling the two of you are hiding something?
Monkey…
Danzō…
what happened to the Uchiha Clan?]
Before Tobirama could continue questioning them—
The chat was muted once again.
The Video Continues
Obito awkwardly scratched the back of his head.
“So far…”
“Uchiha Obito is temporarily in first place.”
The judge hurriedly announced the current standings to ease the awkward atmosphere.
As soon as Obito stepped off the platform, Rin approached with an encouraging smile.
“Obito, you did well.”
“Hehe…”
“I just wasn’t in top form today.”
“But I still think I can win.”
While rubbing the back of his neck, Obito repeatedly stole nervous glances at Rin’s smiling face.
“The final contestant—”
“Hatake Kakashi!”
Hearing Kakashi’s name immediately made Obito frown.
He watched as Kakashi calmly walked onto the stage.
“Kakashi.”
“What technique will you be demonstrating?”
the judge asked.
“Earth Release: Earth Wave Technique.”
Kakashi answered without hesitation.
“Oh?”
“That’s a fairly advanced Earth Release.”
“Are you certain you can perform it?”
The judge couldn’t hide his surprise.
Watching from below, Obito scoffed inwardly.
There’s no way someone our age can pull off a technique like that.
The following moment—
His expression froze.
“Earth Release: Earth Wave Technique!”
Kakashi completed his hand seals before striking both palms against the ground.
The wooden platform instantly surged like rolling waves.
The violent tremor spread far beyond the stage.
Rin nearly lost her balance.
Without thinking, Obito reached out and caught her.
Not long afterward—
All three judges awarded Kakashi perfect scores.
“First place—”
“Hatake Kakashi!”
the judge declared.
Obito gritted his teeth, glaring at Kakashi in frustration.
Rin gently patted him on the shoulder.
“That’s unfortunate, Obito.”
[Senju Tobirama: That child possesses exceptional talent.]
[Hatake Sakumo: Lord Second Hokage, Kakashi is my son.]
[Senju Tobirama: I see.
No wonder he’s so gifted.
And how have you been?]
[Hatake Sakumo: …I died quite some time ago.]
[Senju Tobirama: A shinobi falling on the battlefield is an honorable fate…]
[Mei Terumī: I honestly don’t even know what to say anymore.]
[Ōnoki: Hah.
Lord Second, the White Fang wasn’t killed by the enemy.
He was driven to his death by his own village.]
[Senju Tobirama: Monkey…
explain this.]
[Hiruzen Sarutobi: Lord Second…
I truly did everything I could!]
[Hashirama Senju: Hiruzen!
What exactly do you mean by that?!]
[Sasuke Uchiha: I can’t stay silent any longer.
Our Uchiha Clan…]
[Uchiha Fugaku: Ahem…
Sasuke, calm yourself.]
[Uchiha Mikoto: Sasuke!!!]
[Rasa: Konoha certainly has an unusual way of handling things…]
[Mei Terumī: Lord Second, the village you entrusted to your students has been completely ruined.]
[Senju Tobirama: What are you talking about?
The Uchiha Clan still exists…
doesn’t it?]
[Uchiha Inabi: Lord Second…
Itachi massacred the entire Uchiha Clan.]
[Senju Tobirama: Oh?
So a few cursed Uchiha died?
That hardly sounds so ba—]
(Tobirama still hadn’t realized what Inabi actually meant.)
[Madara Uchiha: Itachi Uchiha.
Why did you slaughter the clan?]
[Itachi Uchiha: Why don’t you guess?]
[Uchiha Izuna: Guess your ass!
You idiot!!]
[Itachi Uchiha: …]
[Uchiha Mikoto: …]
[Uchiha Fugaku: Ahem…]
[A (Fourth Raikage): I never expected Konoha to go this far.
An entire founding clan erased…
Hiruzen, that’s quite an accomplishment.]
[Chiyo: Since Konoha produced an S-rank missing-nin like Itachi, shouldn’t your village compensate the rest of us?]
[Rasa: Lady Chiyo is absolutely right!
Hiruzen, stop pretending to be some kind old leader!]
[Hiruzen Sarutobi: Lord Kazekage…
may I ask what grievance Konoha has ever caused Sunagakure?]
[Orochimaru: Ahem…]
The Pure Land
Rasa was about to continue criticizing Hiruzen—
When a friend request suddenly appeared.
Orochimaru
The verification message read:
“Keep quiet.
Your three children are still in my hands…”
Rasa’s entire body trembled with anger.
Even so, he forced himself to stay composed.
At the very least…
Orochimaru still seemed determined to deal with Hiruzen.
The Video Continues
Obito’s resentment toward Kakashi only continued to grow.
The scene shifted.
“Grandma…”
“Do I resemble my father more, or my mother?”
Obito asked curiously.
His grandmother smiled gently.
“A little bit of both.”
“Your parents sacrificed themselves so you could survive.”
“So treasure your own life…”
“And never hesitate to help those in need.”
Time passed quietly.
“Oh no!”
“I’m going to be late today!”
Obito hurried toward the Ninja Academy at full speed—
Only to stop halfway.
After helping an elderly woman cross the road,
he arrived too late for the entrance ceremony.
“Someone like him…”
“Doesn’t deserve to attend the Academy.”
Kakashi glanced at Obito with an indifferent expression.
“Don’t worry, Obito.”
“I already picked up your enrollment papers.”
Rin said warmly as she handed the documents over.
Obito immediately blushed.
“R-Rin…”
“These are for me?”
“Of course.”
“Just hand them in and you’ll officially become an Academy student.”
“Thank you!”
“You really saved me!”
Obito grinned from ear to ear.
Kakashi frowned slightly.
“You spoil him too much.”
“If this keeps up, he’ll never stop being late.”
“Oh, be quiet, Kakashi.”
“Want to fight?”
Obito rolled his eyes while stepping closer.
“What?”
“You, the dead last?”
Kakashi shrugged helplessly.
Watching the two boys bicker,
Rin covered her mouth as she giggled.
Her smile was as bright and gentle as the spring sunshine.
[Kakashi Hatake: Obito…
are you doing alright?]
[Uchiha Obito: Hmph.
That’s none of your concern, Kakashi.
My life has nothing to do with you.]
[Kakashi Hatake: …]
[Hashirama Senju: Tobirama…
I asked around.
The Uchiha Clan…
they’re gone.]
[Senju Tobirama: Gone?
Wait…
WHAT?!
THE ENTIRE CLAN IS GONE?!]
The Pure Land
Tobirama had just raised a cup of sake.
The instant he read the message—
He froze.
“…What?”
“The entire Uchiha Clan…
was exterminated?”
“…Damn it!”
“What on earth was Hiruzen doing?!”
His expression darkened with fury.
Tobirama had never hidden his distrust of the Uchiha.
If only a handful had died,
he likely wouldn’t have paid much attention.
But an entire clan—
One of Konoha’s founding families—
Being wiped out completely?
That was a completely different matter.
At that moment,
Senju Tobirama could barely contain his anger as his entire body trembled with rage.