Seeing Zhang Miao's grim expression, Minato opened his mouth but didn't say anything.
Instead, Kushina, who was washing dishes in the kitchen, heard Zhang Miao's words and rushed out wearing an apron. She looked shocked while facing Zhang Miao.
"Ryunosuke, you're saying the masked man who released the Nine-Tails was Obito? That's impossible! I remember Obito died a long time ago. How could it be him?"
"Exactly!" Just as Kushina finished speaking, Minato nodded. "I once confronted that masked man. Neither his stature nor his abilities resembled Obito. It's impossible that he was Obito!"
Seeing Minato's determined expression, Zhang Miao could only sigh helplessly and then shook his head.
"Alas, it seems you won't believe it unless I explain everything. Let me start with the 'truth about Obito's death.' Actually, Obito didn't die back then. He was saved by Madara..."
Following that, Zhang Miao explained how Madara saved Obito, but after witnessing Rin's death at Kakashi's hands, he despaired over the entire world and got involved in Madara's "Eye of the Moon" plan to create a world with Rin in it.
After clarifying all this to Minato and Kushina, Zhang Miao shrugged and spread his hands helplessly in front of the two.
"So, the masked man at that time was indeed Obito. It was due to awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan that his strength became so formidable. As for his physical changes, it's because half of his body came from Zetsu... specifically, the cells of Senju Hashirama. Do you understand now?"
After hearing Zhang Miao's words, Minato and Kushina's expressions became solemn.
After a moment of silence, Minato spoke again.
"So, you're saying the masked man from that day was truly Obito. It's all my fault. If only I had recognized him back then, maybe..."
"No 'maybe' about it!"
Seeing Minato still blaming himself, Zhang Miao immediately interrupted, looking displeased.
"He might have targeted you because you couldn't save Rin, but he shouldn't have involved Kushina. This guy actually struck at Kushina just after I and Naruto were born. I will never forgive him; I'll tear him to pieces!"
With his final words, Zhang Miao almost shouted. At that moment, his jet-black eyes turned instantly blood-red with the Mangekyō Sharingan, and the white eye on his forehead abruptly opened due to his intense emotions.
The instant Zhang Miao's white eye on his forehead opened, a powerful pressure enveloped the entire room. Sensing this pressure, both Minato and Kushina were alarmed.
"Oh no, it's dangerous!"
Confronted with Zhang Miao's sudden loss of control, Minato and Kushina didn't immediately move away. In that moment, they both did the same thing - they opened their arms and hugged Zhang Miao.
Kushina and Minato hugged Zhang Miao, one on each side. Being embraced by the two, Zhang Miao snapped back to his senses. He quickly closed the white eye on his forehead.
As he closed the eye on his forehead, the pressure that had filled the room disappeared in an instant.
At that moment, Minato released his hold on Zhang Miao's hand. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and then gave Zhang Miao a faint smile.
"The power just now was too strong. If you didn't snap out of it, to protect this home, I might have had to use Hiraishin no Jutsu to take you away!"
"Hahaha!"
Hearing Minato's words, Zhang Miao burst into laughter.
"That's a good idea, Minato. Next time, put the Hiraishin kunai at the Third Hokage's house. When I lose control again, you can teleport me there, and we'll destroy his house together!"
"Hahaha!"
Hearing Zhang Miao's words, Minato and Kushina burst into laughter together, especially Kushina, who was laughing so much that she leaned on Zhang Miao's body.
"Hahaha... You're quite mischievous. The old man Sarutobi didn't offend you, yet you... you want to destroy his house... hahaha..."
Kushina was naturally a woman who loved to laugh, and once she started, she couldn't stop. Watching her laugh uncontrollably, Zhang Miao shrugged and exchanged a smile with Minato.
After about a minute and a bit, Kushina finally stopped her wild laughter and then gently embraced Zhang Miao around his neck.
"Ryunosuke, Mom knows you care for us, but Obito was always a student and subordinate of Minato. Besides, you also know he was manipulated by Madara. If possible, please forgive him, okay?"
"No!" Zhang Miao immediately shook his head after Kushina finished speaking. "Forgiveness is for bodhisattvas and Buddhas. I'm the King of the Underworld, and my duty is to make him die!"
Saying so, Zhang Miao gently removed Kushina's hand from around his neck and walked toward the door.
"Everyone has to take responsibility for their actions. Obito has to pay for his mistakes with death!"
As Zhang Miao spoke, he walked away, and by the time he finished the last word, he had already disappeared outside the door.
Seeing this scene, Kushina lifted her leg to chase after him but was stopped by Minato. "Kushina, no need to say more. It's okay!"
"Uh..." Hearing Minato's words, Kushina was surprised for a moment but quickly caught on. "Do you mean... there's still hope for Obito?"
"Yes!" Minato smiled and nodded immediately after Kushina finished speaking.
"Ryunosuke's hatred towards Obito is mainly because of our deaths. Now that we're both revived, I believe he won't be too hard on Obito..."
As Minato spoke, Zhang Miao, who had seemingly left but was actually hiding near the door, couldn't help but sneer.
"Tch... we were both killed by Obito, yet now that we're revived, they're considering his feelings. They're two idiots, but I'm different. I hold grudges, hmph!"
Muttering to himself, Zhang Miao turned and left.
After leaving his home's courtyard, Zhang Miao walked aimlessly. When he snapped back to reality, he found himself at the entrance of the Konoha Hospital.
"Why am I here?"
Looking at the Konoha Hospital in front of him, Zhang Miao frowned. However, just as he turned around to leave, he suddenly changed his mind.
"Since I'm already here, why not check on the Sasuke? Given the time, he should be awake by now!"
With that thought, Zhang Miao grinned, then crossed his arms behind his back and strolled into the Konoha Hospital.