My Villainous Life Starting with Naruto

Chapter 215 The Next

Boom, boom, boom.

The sound of footsteps echoed through the silent place; even the softest landings produced a sound like metal striking wood or stone, noticeable even to those with poor hearing.

It's obvious that everything here has been specially processed; any unusual activity, including noise, is amplified, leaving no place to hide.

The young man, with his head bowed, swayed slightly. His appearance was extremely tragic, with a terrifying curve between his upper and lower body, where a broken spine and exposed nerve tissue were faintly visible. Even so, the young man was tightly bound by a chariot-sized cangue.

The footsteps stopped in front of him.

"Is it... Kakashi?" the young man asked hoarsely, his voice as if he hadn't drunk water for days and was on the verge of death.

"As expected, you're the first person to come see me." His body trembled violently, and he even managed to lift his head, revealing empty eye sockets:

"Are you happy to see me like this, Kakashi Hatake?"

The white-haired youth clenched his fists, his brow furrowing in pain:

"Obito, why did you release the Nine-Tails? You knew perfectly well that your teacher's wife would..."

"Kushina isn't dead, is she?" Obito sneered.

"I heard that Hyuga Yuto actually teamed up with the Fourth Hokage to split the Nine-Tails in half and seal them in Kushina and Naruto's bodies... Honestly, what a pretentious coward."

"Obito, you still haven't answered my question. Why did you do that?"

"You wouldn't understand even if I told you, Kakashi. You're just an ordinary person after all."

"I am indeed a failed ninja," the white-haired youth said somberly.

"That's why I couldn't protect the teacher, couldn't save Lin... and now, I can't even bring you redemption."

Bound by heavy chains and metal spikes, Obito Uchiha suddenly fell silent. Finally, he let out a sneer, his tone full of mockery:

"My redemption will come... At that moment, I will break out of prison and slaughter Konoha."

"You won't have that chance, Obito. You will die in the darkness of nothingness." Kakashi sighed and shook his head, saying no more. He turned around and returned the way he came under the watchful eyes of the ANBU on duty.

The thumping footsteps sounded again, and Obito, sensing Kakashi getting further and further away, suddenly went berserk:

"Kakashi, that day will come eventually!"

"Konoha, you, Orochimaru, Tsunade, Hyuga Yuto... I will kill them all, drink their blood, and chew up their flesh and nerves before swallowing them!"

"You will die! You will all die! All the suffering I have endured will be inflicted upon you."

"Rin! Rin! Rin smiled at me, she's blessing me, Kakashi!"

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Kakashi Hatake pushed open the door, went through four more checks, and passed the mental test of the Yamanaka clan before returning to his secluded hut.

"How's it going, Kakashi?" Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a smoke ring.

"What can you get out of it?"

"Nothing was gained." The white-haired youth said hesitantly.

"Lord Hokage, Obito seems to have really gone mad..."

"Don't let your emotions cloud your judgment," Orochimaru said coldly, arms crossed.

"The instant you stepped out, Obito's ears twitched slightly. Do you understand what that means? He memorized the door's location!"

Kakashi remained silent for a long while before letting out a bitter laugh:

"I am so sorry, Hokage-sama, Captain-sama, I am one of the reasons why Obito became like this. Five years ago, Kirigakure used Rin..."

"Don't say such meaningless things again," Orochimaru interrupted bluntly.

"Even the legendary Sage of Six Paths did not possess the ninjutsu to reshape time."

"Alright, Orochimaru." Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand, offering a kind reassurance:

"Kakashi, your attachment to past friendships is a precious aspect of the Will of Fire, but if you want to become a truly outstanding ninja, you must learn to sever certain emotions." He paused, then continued:

"You don't need to worry about Obito. Keep the kaleidoscope in your left eye."

"Hokage-sama, have you reached an agreement with Clan Chief Fugaku?"

"Hmm." The elderly third generation sighed.

"Fugaku is a man who considers the big picture. Over the years, we have taken good care of the Uchiha clan, and he is very grateful for the village's kindness. Orochimaru and I also believe that it is truly remarkable that Konoha has been able to recover to its current state after the Nine-Tails' attack and the Crimson Night. It is not advisable to start any more disputes. Therefore, you will have one eye, and the Uchiha clan will have one eye."

Kakashi breathed a sigh of relief. As long as there was no infighting in the village, it didn't matter what happened to the kaleidoscope.

Hiruzen Sarutobi gave a few more instructions and then told Kakashi to go and rest, leaving only him and Orochimaru in the room.

"Is someone coming to rescue Obito?"

"No." Orochimaru shook his head.

"The Fire-class Grand Supervisor is a Jedi I've spent a lot of time modifying over the past two years. The chain traps started from 200 meters underground, and I even tampered with the entrance. The location was also part of my plan to let Obito Uchiha hear it... Now it seems like it was all for nothing."

"Haven't found that black and white guy yet?"

"He completely disappeared. His chakra was strange; he didn't seem to be a normal human ninja. That night, Kakashi clearly tore his body apart with his eye technique, but once everything settled down, no one could find him anywhere, not even his body."

"Seriously, where did all these weirdos come from in the ninja world?" Hiruzen Sarutobi rubbed his temples.

"I thought I could finally enjoy my retirement... but thankfully, you're about to take over my responsibilities, Orochimaru. When do you plan to succeed me?"

"Early next year, I guess."

"Alright, who will be your successor as the head of the Dark Guard? You recommend..."

Orochimaru remained silent, clearly deep in thought. After a long while, he made his decision and calmly said:

"Uchiha, Shisui."

"Oh?" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked in surprise.

"I thought you would recommend Kakashi Hatake."

"He's not bad either, but compared to Shisui, he's still a bit lacking."

"You value Shisui that much? But he's so old..."

"As Hyuga Yuto's student, I've paid close attention to him over the past four years. In every aspect, he's a naturally outstanding ninja. He lacks nothing in terms of temperament, talent, character, and willpower, and he'll be thirteen next year." Orochimaru paused, then spoke with unprecedented solemnity:

"Furthermore, I believe that Shisui possesses the qualities to become a [Kage]."

"The Hokage of the Uchiha clan, isn't that a bit too..." Hiruzen Sarutobi was about to retort, but suddenly remembered something and silently took a puff of his pipe:

"Fine, by the time you choose the Sixth Hokage, this old man will be long gone. Do whatever you want..."

……

At the same time, a black and white asteroid with a leaf-shaped green shell emerged from the sea.

"It's that damn weather again..."

He muttered to himself, clutching the still-throbbing, horrific wound, pulled out a ring, and continued walking forward.

It disappeared into the thick fog.

(End of this chapter)