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Chapter 164 Comics and Animation

Besides the evidence in the official guidebook, we can also do a simple reading comprehension exercise based on the original manga.

[This section of the manga is set within Kisame's memories after Yamashiro Aoba has entered his mind, and these memories primarily consist of two events.]

[Kisame followed Suigetsu's hints, eliminating the Cipher Department, and then Kisame assassinated Suigetsu.]

The obvious difference in his attire between these two events reflects Kisame's changes in time and identity.

Furthermore, after encountering Ibiki, Kisame deliberately chose to kill his teammates at Suigetsu to protect information, and there were no ambiguous scenes added to the Cipher Club girls as depicted in the anime.

Kisame doesn't harbor any resentment towards Suigetsuyama due to emotional issues.

"Anime? Manga? What does that mean?"

Seeing that the three who had just been resurrected all looked bewildered, Kakashi immediately whispered an explanation to Sakumo.

As for the Minato couple, explain to them that it wasn't Naruto Uzumaki, but Sasuke Uchiha.

"You arrogant Sasuke, what are you doing? I'll explain everything to Mom and Dad."

"hehe."

Sasuke looked up at Naruto with disdain and said, "Are you sure you can explain this to your aunt and uncle?"

"Uh, of course that's fine, right?"

"It's alright, Naruto, let Sasuke tell us."

Minato gently patted Naruto's hair and looked at Sasuke with a tender expression.

During the time after their resurrection, Minato and Kushina basically ignored the affairs of the village and focused all their energy on Naruto, trying to make up for the gap of more than ten years.

Through this period of time together, the couple also came to understand some of Naruto's true nature.

If Naruto were allowed to devise a battle plan, he might use his beast-like intuition to surprise everyone.

However, asking Naruto to explain something is a bit difficult for him.

"Don't be sad, son, your talent doesn't lie here."

"Is that so, Mom?"

"Of course, I'm your mom, your dad and I would never lie to you."

"Okay, I understand. I'll let Sasuke have it this time."

"Hehe, what a good son of yours!"

While Kakashi and Sasuke were explaining the resurrected trio, content from the original manga appeared on the screen.

[After Kisame killed Suigetsu, the Fourth Mizukage, controlled by Obito, immediately appeared and said, "Kisame, you've had a tough time. You can't let your guard down with your subordinates."]

This shows that even after Kisame returned to the village, he was still considered a valuable subordinate by Suigetsu.

[This is the only capable fighter among Suigetsu's subordinates; he wouldn't betray Kisame out of the blue.]

[Looking further ahead, when the Mizukage appears, Kisame's hand isn't on Samehada, and he's in a composed, negotiating stance, clearly indicating something fishy is going on between them.]

[The anime, on the other hand, is just a mess of random changes, depicting Kisame as holding a sword hilt and being wary of the Fourth Mizukage.]

The animation portrays it more like Kisame killing his superior and getting caught red-handed by the highest-ranking leader.

[Unlike the manga, although it only takes a few scenes, it's very clear that Kisame and the Mizukage have a deal.]

The excuse was Obito's statement that Suigetsu was colluding with the enemy.

[How dare Obito, that despicable outsider who wreaked havoc in Kirigakure, accuse Suigetsu of colluding with the enemy? That accusation is outrageous!]

[It's simply that Obito used this as an excuse to instruct Kisame to kill Suigiyama.]

"Huh? Why did Obito want to kill Suigetsu, and then have Kisame do it?"

In Tobirama's office, Tobirama, who had just finished explaining the anime, manga, and original work to Hashirama Senju, immediately instructed Hiruzen Sarutobi, saying, "You explain this to my brother."

"Huh? Shouldn't you be the one explaining, Tobirama?"

"I'm afraid of getting high blood pressure."

Hashirama looked puzzled. "What does this have to do with high blood pressure?"

Tobirama didn't answer, but looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi and said, "Hiruzen, if you don't want to say it, I can have Danzo say it."

Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately shuddered and quickly said to Hashirama, "It's easy to understand why Obito wanted to kill Suigetsu."

Hiruzen's opening words immediately drew Hashirama's attention. "How so?"

"You may not know this, but for some reason, Obito hated Kirigakure very much. His purpose in controlling the Fourth Mizukage is actually quite easy to guess: to wreak havoc on Kirigakure."

Given this purpose, it's easy to understand why he wanted to kill Suigetsu, who was loyal to Kirigakure.

As for why Kisame was chosen to be killed, there should be two reasons.

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First: Kisame is a subordinate of Suigetsu, so he can easily get in touch with Suigetsu.

Second: This relationship makes it easier for Obito to control Kisame.

At that point, whether he recruits Kisame as a subordinate or finds a pretext to kill him is entirely up to him.

"Oh~ Little monkey, what you said is very good. Concise, powerful, and insightful. If nothing unexpected happens, you will most likely be the next Hokage."

Hashirama's praise made Hiruzen very happy.

He subconsciously glanced at Danzo out of the corner of his eye and found that Danzo's face was as black as if he had touched charcoal, just as he had expected.

Seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but smile smugly, thinking to himself: In the Naruto series, I was originally the Third Hokage, and now I also have the support of the First Hokage and Tobirama-sensei. How can Danzo compete with me? What do you have to compete with me?

Danzo truly is the one who understands Hiruzen the most.

Seeing Hiruzen's smug look, he glared at him and thought to himself: Hiruzen, don't be so smug. Once I've won over Lady Mito and she's whispered something in my ear, I don't believe the First Hokage won't change his mind.

I also have an idea about Tobirama-sensei. Do you really think I've been doing good deeds for nothing?

I have information on most of the single women in the village. I'll introduce one to Tobirama-sensei. With this connection, even if Tobirama-sensei doesn't help me, he'll at least remain neutral.

As for whether Tobirama-sensei will accept my matchmaking, I have a way to deal with that.

All you need to do then is say: Tobirama-sensei, you don't want to be without descendants, do you?

With the encouragement of Mito-sama and the First Generation Lord, the chances of success are quite high.

Therefore, it remains to be seen who will become the Third Hokage!

Hiruzen Sarutobi, just you wait!

[The only reason for choosing Kisame was that he was the easiest person to get close to Suigetsu.]

[Then Obito added, "You are now the master of Samehada, and my subordinate."]

This means that when Kisame was given the mission, it was promised that he would inherit Samehada upon completion.

[Then, Kisame promptly replied, "Until you kill me too?"]

This further suggests that the two had a transaction.

Clearly, Kisame, having acquired Samehada at this point, has positioned himself in Suigetsu's shoes. It's highly suspecting that this collaboration with the Mizukage might be a prelude to the Mizukage later arranging for someone to eliminate him, just as they eliminated Suigetsu.

To dispel Kisame's doubts, Obito chose to appear in person to explain.

However, it can still be seen that when Kisame grips the hilt of his sword warily, that's when Obito reveals his true form.

[I have to say, the animation department is amazing. They managed to drastically alter just a few scenes from the manga. I bet they're just padding the runtime on purpose. (laughs)]

(End of this chapter)