Konohagakure.
After Kakashi and Obito returned from the genjutsu space, Kakashi was completely stunned by what Obito had done in recent days.
"Weren't you just gathering intel? How the hell did you end up... destroying Ryūchi Cave?!"
Obito let out a long sigh. "Ugh, blame it on racial discrimination..."
Kakashi clicked his tongue but didn't press further. "Fine, whatever."
Obito being ridiculous wasn't exactly news to him. He was already used to it.
"Speaking of which, your village has been turning the entire ninja world upside down lately..."
"At this rate, you're going to end up as the ninja world's 'Public Enemy No. 1.'"
Obito merely chuckled, unconcerned.
"What do you mean 'my village'? What does anything the Yoru Village does have to do with me, Obito?"
"Relax, my secrecy measures are flawless. No one knows I'm—"
"Ahem, I mean, there's no way anyone will link me to the Yoru Village!"
Kakashi gave him a side glance and adjusted his forehead protector. "Every time you get this confident, something absurd happens."
Obito smacked Kakashi on the head. "Tch, don't jinx me!"
"If I really do get exposed, you better take the fall for me!"
"But honestly..." Obito shrugged, speaking with ease. "If I get exposed, so be it. It's not like I care."
"Look at the ninja world right now. Who can actually do anything to me, huh?"
He had the strength to dominate the entire ninja world and the most ruthless subordinates under his command.
Behind him stood the support of Konoha, the Yoru Village, and even Kirigakure.
You could even say half the ninja world was backing him.
So... what was there to fear?
Watching Obito's arrogant and fearless demeanor, Kakashi was momentarily dazed.
'This guy... his presence is getting stronger by the day.' Kakashi thought to himself. 'This defiant, domineering attitude—where did he even learn it from?'
Still...
Kakashi abruptly swung his fist at Obito's head.
"Ow, ow, ow! What was that for?!" Obito yelped in pain.
Kakashi smirked. "Quit acting tough around me. Just be careful, alright?"
"And in a few days, go see Minato-sensei."
"You need to give him an explanation for ordering your subordinates to capture tailed beasts."
Obito yawned lazily and waved him off. "Yeah, yeah, I got it."
"Anyway, I'm off. Gotta see my dear otouto before Rin gets off work."
Kakashi nodded slightly and glanced at the time. "Alright, I should get to work too. That's enough for today."
In the next instant, both of them disappeared.
...
Kirigakure.
The once-infamous "Village of the Bloody Mist" had, under Mei Terumi's leadership, embraced an era of peace, openness, and cooperation.
Having forged deep alliances with Konoha and the Yoru Village, Kirigakure was now thriving.
With Uchiha Setsuna's redemption, Yahiko and Konan had left the village, dedicating themselves to rebuilding the Yoru Village.
Meanwhile, Shisui, choosing caution over sentiment, had opted not to return to Konoha and remained by Mei's side.
Or rather... he simply didn't want to leave her side.
"I swear, otouto and Mei totally have something going on!" Obito muttered to himself with a smirk.
"They say if a woman is three years older, she's a golden treasure, four years older, and it's a lifetime of blessings... Wait, was that about age or school years?"
Having been in this world for so long, some of his memories from his past life were getting hazy.
Muttering to himself, Obito strolled straight to the Mizukage's office, entering through the village's main gate.
He figured that by now, they must have already been informed of his arrival.
Sure enough, just outside the office door, a blue-gray-haired boy with glasses stepped forward.
"You're here, Obito-sama."
The boy bowed slightly, his expression a little shy. "Mizukage-sama is waiting for you inside. You can go right in."
Obito patted his shoulder with a grin. "Chōjūrō, you've gotten taller again, haven't you?"
Chōjūrō's face lit up with excitement. "R-Really?!"
Looking at the boy, who still only reached his chest, Obito nodded solemnly.
"Of course. I, Obito, never lie."
Leaving Chōjūrō behind, Obito, feeling a bit guilty for the fib, stepped into the office.
The moment he entered, he was wrapped in a warm embrace.
"Obito-san! Long time no see!"
Returning the hug with a smile, Obito greeted, "It's been a while, Shisui."
After their friendly exchange, Obito turned to Mei. "It's been a while, Mizukage-sama."
Mei raised an elegant eyebrow in acknowledgment.
'Tch, is that how she greets her future brother-in-law?' Obito thought, rolling his eyes.
Without another word, he grabbed Shisui and whisked him into his Kamui space.
Inside the dimension, Shisui sighed, "Obito-san, Mei is just naturally reserved. Don't take it personally."
Obito laughed. "I know, I know. Besides, it's obvious my otouto has a thing for girls like her."
Shisui's face turned red. Awkwardly changing the subject, he asked,
"Tell me about what you've been up to."
Knowing his little brother was easily embarrassed, Obito spared him and started catching him up.
After a while, Obito recalled Kakashi's 'jinx' from earlier and said, "Shisui, I need you to talk to Mei."
"If—and this is a big if—my identity is ever exposed, I want Kirigakure to stand with me."
"Even if it's just a token gesture of support, that'll be enough. Can you handle that?"
Shisui nodded firmly. "Leave it to me."
"But... are you sure about this? I have a bad feeling—"
Obito cut him off, speaking seriously. "My foolish otouto, have you still not learned?"
"In this world, only those with power get to decide what's right and wrong."
"Especially in the ninja world—without strength, you'll never have a voice."
Shisui let out a heavy sigh. "I understand. It's just... sigh."
Obito poked Shisui's forehead with a fond smile. "Don't worry. Give me a year, and I'll shape this world the way we want it."
...
After leaving Kirigakure, Obito returned to Konoha.
He spent time with his grandmother, trained with Rin, and before he knew it, a few days had passed.
And then, suddenly, a rumor spread like wildfire across the entire ninja world—
"The notorious Yoru Organization, which has been wreaking havoc, was actually founded in secret by the Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato!"
The moment Minato heard this in his office, his face darkened.
Meanwhile, upon hearing the rumor, Uchiha Obito laughed so hard he almost rolled off Rin.
"HAHAHAHA! That came out of nowhere! Minato-sensei, this one's on you!"
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