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Kawasaki was also taken aback; he hadn't expected Obito to show up this time.
In fact, Kawasaki's claims were all based on the premise that only Fugaku in the clan possessed the kaleidoscope.
The logic isn't flawless, but it's enough to break down Kakashi's mental defenses.
After all, there was a lot of information that Kakashi didn't know, including that his left eye had evolved into the Mangekyou Sharingan.
Kawasaki feigned anger: "Why didn't you say so when you saw my face!?"
Kakashi stammered, "I...I thought it was an illusion..."
Kawasaki didn't accept this excuse, his face darkening: "Who are you trying to fool? An elite Jonin can't distinguish between illusion and reality."
"You want to protect Obito!?"
"Speak!?"
Kakashi fell silent, unable to speak for a long time.
The Third Hokage could understand Kakashi's feelings, after all, Kakashi's depression over the years was largely related to Obito's 'death'.
However, the Third Hokage still didn't understand why Obito Uchiha did those things.
"Why? Why did Obito do this?"
The third generation couldn't help but ask.
Kawasaki snorted: "Obito was a bit slow-witted when he was young, but he was also sunny and cheerful, and was known as the least Uchiha-like Uchiha."
"Although we are not in the same class, we are in the same grade and I have seen him several times. He always seems indifferent when facing difficulties."
"Besides, the Fourth Hokage and his wife were his teacher and teacher's wife. Why would he do such a thing? I think Kakashi might know."
Kawasaki passed the problem on to Kakashi.
Kakashi is the best person to answer why Obito did this.
This is something Kakashi must face.
The Third Hokage and Kawasaki both stared at Kakashi, and the atmosphere in the office became heavy for a moment.
Kakashi could no longer remain silent; his expression changed several times, and tears welled up in his single eye.
"It's Lin! It must be Lin!"
Kakashi was in excruciating pain; the bandage around his injured left eye was soaked with pale red tears.
"He's taking revenge—revenge on his master, and revenge on Konoha..."
"Lin?"
The Third Hokage still remembered the medical ninja from Minato's team.
Gentle and kind, with a heart full of love, she also sacrificed herself not long after the Battle of Kannabi Bridge.
In the end, only Kakashi remained from Minato's team.
"Obito loved Rin to the core, but Rin sacrificed herself, dying on the battlefield, by my... own hands..."
"He resented his master for not saving him in time..."
Kakashi cried and muttered to himself, it was unclear whether he was talking to himself or explaining to the two of them.
The third generation was utterly bewildered; what kind of logic was this?
Kakashi gave a detailed report on why Rin died at his hands.
To prevent the Three-Tails from destroying Konoha, Rin Nohara chose to sacrifice herself.
What does this have to do with the Fourth Hokage?
The Third Hokage naturally found the logic illogical, because Obito believed he possessed the truth.
The fundamental reason Obito sought revenge on Konoha was that he had lost all hope in the world, and no one, let alone the Fourth Hokage, could stop him.
Although it differs somewhat from Kakashi's guess, it is still closely related.
Kawasaki watched coldly as Kakashi poured out his heart in anguish.
"That day he took off his mask, and it was Obito's face, but I couldn't believe it, I didn't want to believe it. I told myself it was an illusion, he wasn't..."
"boom!"
Kakashi's words were interrupted by a loud bang.
Kawasaki, his face gloomy, slammed his hand on the solid wood table in the Third Hokage's office.
A clear handprint was left behind, his anger was evident.
"I originally thought that I had figured out Obito's identity and that he had suffered a great injustice, which was why he took such revenge. But the reason is so despicable and shameless."
Kakashi was about to speak when he said, "Although he took revenge on the village, he didn't target the Uchiha clan..."
Kawasaki heard qun1060928735042 Kakashi's subconscious still wanted to defend Obito.
Suddenly, he grabbed Kakashi by the collar, lifted him up, and roared so loudly that Kakashi's ears rang.
"Are you out of your mind?!"
"Whether his revenge is against you, the Fourth Hokage, or the entire village,"
"None of this is a reason for our Uchiha clan to take the blame! We Uchiha have never owed him anything!"
"He used his Sharingan to control the Nine-Tails and did all this, which is a disgrace to the Uchiha clan!"
"Do you know how many misunderstandings we Uchiha have endured?!"
Do you know how much suspicion we've endured?!
Do you know how much grievance we've swallowed?!
Do you know how much we've been implicated?!
"Love is bullshit! Love-struck people are hopelessly obsessed!"
"The villagers died in vain! The Fourth Hokage sacrificed himself in vain!"
"Even now you're still speaking up for Obito, Kakashi. Minato treated you very well!"
"Wasn't Kushina good to you?!"
"What a heartless bastard!"
Kawasaki slammed Kakashi to the ground.
Kakashi collapsed to the ground, the physical pain far outweighing the anguish in his heart. His expression was pained, his thoughts in turmoil, and he remained unable to rise for a long time.
Kawasaki turned his head, exhaled, and his anger still lingered on his face.
"Lord Third Generation, this matter will not end here!"
"The Uchiha clan will issue a statement tomorrow, revealing that the masked man is actually Uchiha Obito."
"We hope that the Third Hokage can also issue a joint statement to disclose the Uchiha clan's plans for the Nine-Tails Night and clear our name."
.....
Konoha Village, inside the Hokage's office.
"Humph!"
Kawasaki snorted angrily, and without waiting for the Third Generation's response, he kicked open the door and strode away.
The Anbu members outside the door exchanged glances, then looked at the Third Hokage, who shook his head helplessly.
Now that things have come to this, what else can the Third Hokage say?
Having discovered that the Nine-Tails was being controlled by the Sharingan, they increased their vigilance against the Uchiha clan.
That night, the Uchiha were in charge of evacuating the villagers, but rumors spread that they had stood by and did nothing.
It also implies that the Nine-Tails' rampage is inextricably linked to the Uchiha clan.
The Uchiha clan was already disliked for their security duties.
In the days that followed, the conflict between the villagers, who were unaware of the truth, and him escalated.
If it weren't for Kawasaki's intervention, the Uchiha clan would probably have been wiped out long ago.
All of this is closely related to the decisions made by the Konoha leadership.
Kawasaki was already showing mercy by not demolishing the office.
Whether the Third Hokage agrees or not is no longer important; the key is that the Uchiha clan will definitely reveal Obito's identity to the public.
A storm is about to sweep through Konoha and even the entire ninja world.
The Third Hokage looked at the dejected Kakashi and snorted coldly in return.
Biwako also perished in the Nine-Tailed Fox's rampage, and he had no intention of resonating with it anymore.
We can't worry about Kakashi right now.
"Send Kakashi back to the hospital, and bring back Danzo Shimura, Koharu Utatane, and Osomatsu Mitokado..."
"Yes!"
.....
After Kawasaki left Konoha, his expression quickly returned to normal.
That's right, his anger was just a facade.
He knew Obito's character and motives for revenge perfectly well, but he didn't want to explain.
Whether it's clarified or not is irrelevant; the Uchiha have already broken ties with Konoha anyway.
However, to support Orochimaru to become Hokage, the primary task is to weaken the authority of Konoha's higher-ups.
The Uchiha clan had long been ostracized, and the situation worsened after the Nine-Tails' attack.
At that time, some members of the Uchiha clan requested Fugaku's permission to fight the Nine-Tails.
However, Fugaku stopped him, citing the need for the police department to protect non-combatants and obey village orders.
The Uchiha clan's formidable fighting power is well-known, especially among Konoha's higher-ups, yet they are unwilling to utilize it in crucial battles.
They were simply wary of the power of the Uchiha clan.