Chapter 3

Hiruzen called the meeting with the Konoha Council. He had just found out from the autopsy team that Nohara Rin had been the host of the three-tails. The tailed beast had died along with Rin, and its chakra had been separated from its host and disappeared into an air. From what Hiruzen knew, it would take few years, before the tailed-beast's chakra would re-coalesce.

However, the autopsy team had discovered the remaining chakra of the tailed beast in Rin. Hiruzen was aware that Kirigakure possessed the three-tails and the six-tails. However, the chakra was too weak for it to be the six-tails.

At the meeting, Hiruzen provided all the information regarding Uchiha Madara, Kirigakure, Uchiha Obito and Nohara Rin being the host of the three-tails.

"I already have sent three teams to the cave where Uchiha Madara is. Kakashi gave me the exact directions how to get there."

"So, you made the decision about one thing. What about Uchiha Obito?" Danzo asked.

"I put two Anbu to observe him," Hiruzen responded.

"Do you think this is enough? This boy spent over six months with Uchiha Madara. How can we be sure that Obito still doesn't work with him? And him being here isn't some plan of Madara," Koharu said.

"I agree for the safety of our village we should kill Obito," Homura said.

A smirk formed on Danzo's lips.

"No! Obito is still a shinobi of Konoha. And I only put an order to kill him, when I will have one hundred percentage certainty that he's no longer loyal to our village!"

Koharu and Homura exchanged looks, their eyes showed disagreement, but they decided not to say anything.

"Well, let's hope it won't be too late then," Danzo remarked. "I hope you'll make a smart decision regarding Kiri's attempt of attacking Konoha, and you're going to send the teams to attack Kiri," Danzo said.

"Our village lost Rin, a talented medical kunoichi. And Kiri had lost some of their ninja. And considering that we just finished the war with Iwa, I wouldn't like to start another one. Which is why I first will send the letter to them to have the meeting. If they learnt from their mistake, then we won't attack, but if not, then I'm afraid Konoha would not have a choice, but to attack them. I also strengthen Konoha's protection, in case if Kiri decides to attack. There's also something I need to inform you about."

Hiruzen told them about the possibility of Madara using Kiri to attack Konoha, so he could convince Obito to follow his plan.

"That would be another reason to attack Kiri, if they worked with Madara," Danzo commented.

"I don't think they worked together. I think it was more Madara using them without them realizing it."

"You cannot exclude the possibility of Kiri working with Madara," Homura said.

"That's true, but without any proof I don't want to shed any more blood," Hiruzen said.

"Your reasoning is too peaceful and naïve. Maybe, it' time for you to choose a new hokage," Danzo suggested.

"You're right, Danzo, but I only choose a hokage who hold the Will of Fire."


The first meeting between Obito and his grandma had involved lots of tears. Mostly from Obito's grandma. Obito had tried to act tough, but it hadn't worked very well. He had also cried, while apologising for not being there for his grandma, and that he would do better, and he would become a hokage.

Obito decided not to give up on his dream. He would become the greatest hokage, and he would protect his village with all his strength. He would make sure that the history wouldn't repeat itself, and nobody would suffer like him.

It wouldn't be hard considering the new powers he gained. He still needed to practice them. He was aware that he could use Wood Release and thanks to his new sharingan, he somehow could transport part of his body into another dimension, which would allow him to avoid any attack. He didn't try it, yet, but he was sure that he could transport his whole body to another dimension if he wanted. Maybe, he could even teleport himself from one place to another. However, he still wondered about the new sharingan. He never heard of it, but his grandma should know.

"Are there any other sharingan beside the regular one?"

"Yes, there is, cough, cough. It's called Mangekyo Sharingan," Obito's grandma's responded, sadness in her voice.

"I think I got hold of it, but I don't know how."

His grandma took his hand into her own. "Cough, I think you have an idea how."

He received this new sharingan after seeing Rin's death. "I see. You need to witness the person's death whom you love."

"People in our clan believe, cough, that in order to awake the Mangekyo Sharingan, cough, you must kill your closest friend. I personally think it's enough, cough, to witness the death of your closest friend. You can read more information on the Uchiha's stone tablet. I believe you know where it is? Since you have Mangekyo Sharingan. You'll be able to read more what it's on there than with the regular sharingan."

This made sense. Even though, it wasn't Kakashi's fault, technically he had killed Rin whom must become Kakashi's closest friend. Even if his grandma was right, both of them still saw Rin's death. Obito saw only once the stone tablet, but since at the time he hadn't had his sharingan, he couldn't understand what was written on it. This time he would be.

"I heard about this poor girls' sacrifice. Because of it you and Kakashi-kun are now more powerful. Use this new power to protect what is the most precious to you, cough."

Yes, he definitely was going to do that. He was worried about his grandma's coughing. She had assured him that it's nothing. However, he knew that his grandma didn't want him to worry. He was sad that he's going to lose another person close to him. But this time, he would have time to say goodbye.


Kakashi walked down the road in Konoha thinking about his last night dream. The dream had started as a nightmare, with Rin's death, but after it, Kakashi saw Obito smiling at him, and telling him, everything will be okay. However, when he tried to get closer to Obito, the distance between them remained the same.

Kakashi was aware that Obito would never be the same person as he had been before. However, he hoped that they still could be friends, and that the distance between them would vanish.

Busy with his thoughts, Kakashi didn't notice Guy and his other old classmates calling him.

"Hey, Kakashi!" Guy called.

"Uh?" He turned towards Guy and others.

"Geez, you could respond when we call you," Asuma said.

"Sorry, Sorry."

"Are you going to visit Obito? You mind if we come with you?" Kurenai asked.

"Not at all, but I'm not sure if the medical-nin would accept all of us in Obito's room."

"He's right. Kurenai, Asuma, Guy, you go first, and the rest of us would visit Obito later," Genma said.

"All right, let's go! Kakashi, I challenge you! The first one who would get to Obito's room would win!"

"All right, Guy." Kakashi and Guy prepared themselves.

"Asuma, say start," Guy said.

"Start."

Kakashi and Guy set off. Asuma and Kurenai shook their heads.

"Guy will never stop, won't he?" Kurenai commented.

"No, I don't think so."


Obito looked surprised seeing Kakashi running into his room. Guy dashed up about two minutes after Kakashi.

"Kakashi, you beat me again. However, my youth still lives in me, and with its power I will surpass you!"

"Well, you still have a way to go. You just need to work harder." Kakashi smiled

"I will. Thanks for the cheering." Guy made his thumb up.

"Uhm, what going on guys?" Obito asked, confused.

"We just had one of our little challenges, again," Kakashi explained.

"Yes, it's eight to eleven for Kakashi, for now. And Kakashi, I think we should make our challenges more exciting. Not just food eating contests, and rock-paper-scissors," Guy complained.

"Well, these challenges still can help us to become a better ninja."

Obito wasn't sure how eating food and playing rock-paper-scissors would help a ninja to become better. However, right now, Obito was more interested in Kakashi's change of behaviour. In the past, Kakashi either had ignored Guy's challenges or when he had accepted them, he had always been a jerk towards Guy, after he had won.

Obito had to admit it, but he enjoyed that Kakashi much more than the one who had been all about the rules.

Guy was telling Obito about his and his teammates' B-rank mission, when Asuma and Kurenai walked in.

"You're finally here! You should work more on your youth!"

"That's right, guys. Where's your youthfulness."

"Geez, Kakashi, don't turn into the same youth maniac as Guy." Asuma complained.

Obito laughed. "Wow, Kakashi, you changed so much."

"I think, it's because of you, Obito," Kurenai said.

Obito looked for a moment surprised, and then smiled, "I'm glad I have a good influence on you, Kakashi."

"Me too."

"So, how did Madara looked like?"

"Asuma!"

"It's all right, Kurenai. Well, there's nothing much to talk about. He was just an old geezer who could barely move," Obito said.

"So, we don't need to worry about him," Kurenai said.

"No, no." Obito lied. Even though, as he said, Madara could barely move, he must have some back-up plan to create the dream world. Obito wouldn't be surprised if Madara would want a revenge on him and Kakashi. The fear of Kakashi dying had been haunting Obito ever since he had returned to Konoha. He doubted he could take the death of his another teammate.

The medical-nin came in and asked everyone to leave. He needed to perform more tests on Obito.


Hiruzen, in his office, sorted through the pile of papers. In the past, it took him less time than now. He must getting old. Maybe, he indeed should choose a new hokage? He wondered whom he could trust with the entire village. He thought of Jiraiya, but he was almost certain he would refuse. There was another person who would make a great hokage, though, Minato Namikaze.


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