I don't own Naruto, Kishimoto does.
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Obito watched a group of kids play in the field outside a small village in Hi No Kuni. Attempting to ignore a childhood that was robbed from him and Asami. He was starting to get worried about his lack of tears for his student, his friend. He knew deep down that he needed to grieve, but he refused to do so. He lost one light in his life, and then another. The sadness he felt within the hole in his heart was replaced with anger. Anger towards this world, towards the shinobi themselves. If it wasn't for this system, he would have never lost his parents, he would have never lost Rin, and he would have never lost Asami.
In the weeks since her death he has been investigating the attack on the Akatsuki, he has interrogated many Konoha Anbu that were tied to Danzo and not the Hokage. Unfortunately, there was some kind seal placed on their tongue that didn't allow them to speak against Danzo. It was a terrible seal, but Obito couldn't deny that it was smart. To him his shinobi were truly nothing more than tools, something Obito hated. It was another reminder of how this world chewed people and spat them back out into hell.
Everywhere he looked now all he saw was pain, death, and sorrow. He constantly found people who had the pain of loss on their eyes. It was comforting to know he wasn't alone in that fact, but he was the only one with the power to do something about it. He didn't trust the Infinite Tsukiyomi plan, however the more he thought the more it became a light at the end of a dark tunnel. Sure it was a genjutsu dream that wasn't real, but did it matter if you didn't know it and that loved ones who were dead could be alive again. He could see Rin and Asami again. At this point it didn't matter if she still loved Kakashi and not him as long as she was alive again.
It's been almost a year since he woke up in that cave and the idea of living a long life with Rin has become a fleeting dream that he no longer wished for. Even with her death still being a scar on his heart he wanted to cast the Tsukiyomi for the people like him and Asami. Like all the children forced to fight in a war because the people in charge were going throw a temper tantrum. To give her a chance to live a life that this world prematurely ended. To give Asami a chance to grow into adulthood like he wanted her too. She truly would have been a kunoichi that could even rival the legendary Tsunade in skill. No, she will. They both will be able to grow old.
He learned from Madara's memories that he was able to control the Kyubi with his sharingan, if Obito could do the same then maybe getting the biju together won't be as much as a hassle as he first thought. However, he wanted to stay in the shadows, he didn't need anyone from Konoha to know he was still alive. He knew they would do nothing but try to bring him back and force him to stop his plans. That was something he was not willing to do. Not just for the Infinite Tsukiyomi but because he was sure he couldn't settle back into a life in Konoha. He wasn't the same Obito anymore, there was a darkness he now held.
He's always seen the darkness in the world but with Rin there she made the shadows scurry away, giving him a glimpse of a bright future. With her death the shadows only grew but were kept aback with the presence of Asami. And now she was gone too. It seemed that everyone Obito cared about was destined to die. He was destined to be alone suffocated by the darkness that was strangling him. And now the only light he had was the genjutsu dream Madara told him about.
After talking to with Nagato and Konan he left them back in Ame so Nagato could recover and do whatever the hell he had planned with a few bodies he asked Konan to recover. He also had a short conversation with Zetsu, but Obito mostly ignored him. He had a feeling that he had something to with the attack, but no proof. Also, he needed Zetsu to continue to gather information for him, if anything he will be able to locate the biju and people of interest. Obito wanted to find others to capture biju, while he could go himself it would only increase the chance that someone could uncover his identity. He figured a few S-Class missing nin would be more than enough. The best way to find rogue shinobi with enough power to capture a biju he would need Zetsu to scour the nations to find them. Therefore, Zetsu was still needed, but once he fulfilled the duty Obito needs him to complete then he would find a way to rid himself of Zetsu. He didn't trust Zetsu not to cook something up to help revive Madara, that was not part of Obito's plan. Madara will stay dead, this was no longer a place for an Uchiha ghost.
"Ah there you are." Obito whispered to himself finding the reason he was at the outskirts of this small village. Danzo was walking calmly with two guards being led by a man wearing a grey cloak with the hood up. However, Obito already knew who the man was thanks to his earlier investagations of Danzo having a sharingan. When he fought Danzo he noticed a chakra on his right side that was similar to the chakra inside his own body, which meant that he had Hashirama cells implanted into him. And according to Zetsu the only one who was currently experimenting with the cells of the Shodaime was the Snake Sannin Orichimaru.
Obito used to not be one of being overcome with vengeance, yet he couldn't deny the fact that he held some sort of joy inside with what he was planning on doing. He wanted to bring peace to the world and one way to do that was ridding the world of Danzo. Obito smiled and using his Kamui he appeared before the four shinobi.
"Found you, Danzo," Obito announced. Danzo's two guards acted quickly just as Obito planned. As soon as they were in striking distance Obito reached barely laying a finger on them, he sucked them into the vortex of Kamui.
"Ku, ku, ku what an interesting specimen. What is that power?" Orichimaru asked.
"That is of no concern for you Orichimaru, however you may experience it firsthand if you continue to stay here. I suggest you leave, at the moment I'm only here for Danzo." Obito answered. He didn't like the Snake Sannin but he could be dealt with in the future, if things continue Obito knew he would end up going rogue, and he could use him to gather biju.
"Interesting. I'll be taking my leave Danzo-Sama." Orichimaru lifted his hood enough to stare at Obito with his snake like eyes, "I'm sure I may see you again, and when that happens there are many things we can discuss." Orichimaru then shrank into a group of snakes that slithered away.
"You have gotten me alone. Before we continue our battle, please indulge this old man with telling me who you are." Danzo stated.
"All will be revealed shortly." Obito replied, he sprung forward and grasped Danzo by his shoulder. The instant he touched Danzo, Obito pulled the two of them into Kamui. The green lush of Hi No Kuni became a dark grey world filled with nothing but a dark space and cubic structures. Except for a wood like structure with sharpened branches sticking out from a trunk that appeared to have sprouted from the ground, that stood behind Obito. Blood dripped down the structure from the two guards who were impaled by the stakes after Obito dropped them into Kamui.
"You're sharingan is quite impressive, it would be nice to add to my growing collection." Danzo said eyeing the young Uchiha. "Who are you?"
Obito didn't reply, he slowly raised his hand into a one-handed ram seal and released his chakra. Small branches erupted from Danzo's right side in a violent spray of dark red blood. Danzo fell to a knee gasping in pain. "I noticed something strange the last time we fought, after a quick visit to the Uchiha compound I read something interesting." Obito lied, he learned what happened from Zetsu. "The Izanagi, something only possible with the powers of the Uchiha and Senju. A chance to control reality. I also noticed the four sharingan eyes on your right arm, eyes you implanted along with the cells of the Shodai Hokage. When we first fought you used the sharingan in your right eye socket for the Izanagi, and It seems like you didn't replace it yet. I also gave you a gift, I inserted a small seed into your shoulder when I brought you here. That seed has now sprouted across your right side, destroying the four sharingan in your arm. Which leaves you without the means of changing reality." Obito disclosed slowly walking towards Danzo.
"I promise to answer all your questions only after you answer mine," Obito continued reaching a pain ridden Danzo. Obito slowly lifted Danzo's head so he was staring into Obito's sharingan. "Unfortunately for you this conversation will not be pleasurable for you."
"Wh-who are you?" Danzo stuttered.
Obito lifted his knee crashing it into Danzo's head. Danzo landed on his back, droplets of blood flying into the air. "That is not how this is going to work. Who informed you of the Akatsuki?" Obito asked.
"No one." Danzo answered.
Obito stomped down on Danzo's groin, feeling a satisfying crunch underneath his sole. "Who informed you of the Akatsuki?" Obito asked again.
"T-t-torturing me, w-w-will not bring f-f-forth the answers you s-s-seek." Danzo stammered through the pain.
"Oh, you believe the torture is for information. This is nothing than a formality, I already can get the information out of you easily enough." Obito bent down slowly tightening his fingers around Danzo's throat. Obito lifted Danzo off the ground, once again forcing his one eye to look into his sharingan. Obito's sharingan swirled releasing his chakra into Danzo. Danzo's body went limp. Obito wasn't surprised when he tried to fight away the genjutsu, but he wasn't a match. With a familiar feeling Danzo's memories flew through Obito's mind. Everything Danzo has experienced, has done, every scheme, every betrayal all of it flew by. Including the informant that led to Asami's death. Yet Obito wasn't surprised by who it was, he already knew. But one piece of information did startle Obito, the revelation of the Kyubi Jinchuriki: Uzumaki Kushina.
"As I said, easy enough. Now that the formality is done, it's time for the pleasure of this conversation to commence." Obito sent his left arm into Danzo's midsection, "as to my identity, I'll shall answer you. I am Uchiha Madara."
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Minato smiled softly at his two students who were standing in front of him. "Thank you both for coming," Minato began, "first off let me say congratulations to you Rin on your promotion to Jonin. I am very proud of you."
Rin hid her soft blush, "Thank you Sensei."
"There's no need for thanks you became a jonin all on your own. But now let's discuss the reason I asked for you two here. Kakashi, I'm taking you off the Anbu roster for the moment. You two are currently going to be assigned as the protection detail for Kushina." Minato explained.
"Oh! That's great we'd love too, right Kakashi." Rin exclaimed nudging Kakashi.
"But Hokage-Sama, I still have duties with the Anbu including the investigation into that masked man." Kakashi refuted.
"I understand Kakashi, but Kushina personally asked for the two of you. She would be so happy if she knew it was you two on her protection detail instead of strangers. Once my son is born, I promise Kakashi you can return to the Anbu. I want you two to meet me at my house tonight, there is something important you must know when it comes to Kushina's pregnancy." Minato said with a frown. He has noticed lately that Kakashi was becoming colder and withdrawn. Both he and Kushina are hoping that him being on the protection detail with Rin and just being around those who care for him could help warm his personality more. That it will help him heal and let go of that guilt he carries. "So please come by around 7, okay." Minato finished.
"Yes, Sensei. I can't wait!" Rin happily replied. Ever since she has healed, he has noticed that she has slowly returned to who she was before Obito died. She has been more outgoing and smiling more. It was nice to see her finally moving on with her life. All though Obito's death still hurts all of them and some way, Minato still found himself happy that most of them have been able to continue with their lives. All he wished for now was that Kakashi would join them.
"Yes, Hokage-Sama." Kakashi answered with a bow.
"Okay I'll see you both tonight, your dismissed." Minato stated. Both said their goodbyes and left the Hokage's office. Minato sighed loudly leaning back in his chair when there was a knock. "Enter!" Minato yelled. He was expecting it to be either Rin or Kakashi returning to say something they may have forgotten but was pleasantly surprised when Fugaku walked in.
"Good morning Hokage-Sama." Fugaku greeted with a low bow.
"Good morning Fugaku, what brings you by?" Minato asked.
"I just came by to apologize of my failure to find any information that can helps us identify the masked Uchiha you and Kakashi have faced. I've thoroughly checked every member of the Uchiha clan and have come up with nothing. Everyone is loyal to Konoha, and the ones who may have some grievances do not have enough power to awaken the mangekyo or fight against you." Fugaku explained.
"It's okay Fugaku, I never expected it to be easy given the fact that we've barely learned of his existence six months ago." Minato replied.
"Do you suspect he has been working in the shadows for long?" Fugaku asked.
"Yes, going off what you said about awakening the mangekyo I can only assume that this man has been plotting since whatever tragic event that led to his eyes. And given that we had no idea, that could mean he has covered his tracks for possibly years which brought me face to face with him on his only slip up." Minato answered. It was something he has suspected for a few months now, but since there was hardly any evidence of the masked Uchiha he couldn't confirm his suspicions. Minato leaned forward, "what does concern me is the behavior he exhibited with Kakashi."
"What do you mean, I only heard that he and Kakashi fought?" Fugaku questioned.
"Oh, my apologies I failed to mention to you what all transpired. When Kakashi and his squad came across the masked Uchiha, he displayed the personality of a fool. Kakashi reported that he seemed to be joking around and toying with him. Which contradicts how he behaved when I fought him, he didn't say a word to me. He was almost hesitant in fighting, but with Kakashi his only priority was ignoring him and getting to Touma and a child who was his student." Minato replied.
"Was his student?" Fugaku inquired.
"Yes, Kakashi came across a slaughter a few weeks ago. Sorry once again, I just had many things on my mind." Minato apologized.
"It's understandable, when Mikoto was pregnant with Itachi I couldn't stop worrying about her and the baby's health. Even now during her second pregnancy I fail to stay focus on my task. My mind wanders to her health." Fugaku admitted.
"Thank you for understanding Fugaku. I know Kushina has enjoyed her conversations with Mikoto. I personally believe she is happy not to be going through this alone. As much as I worry, I cannot understand everything that she is going through." Minato said with a soft chuckle.
"Such is our burden as their husbands." Fugaku agreed.
"Yes, anyways Kakashi followed the scent of the masked man to a cave in Ame. According to Kakashi it would seem that he and Touma were part of some organization that was based there. When Kakashi arrived, he found many bodies of dead shinobi, including some of our own. Which could only mean-"
"Danzo." Fugaku finished.
"Yes Danzo." Minato parroted.
"That does concern me that Danzo was able to get closer to finding that man after we've been searching for any scrap of information." Fugaku expressed.
"It concerns me as well. However, Kakashi has reported that the Uchiha's body was not among them. He even found two graves that were dug by some surviving members of that organization. At least one of the graves could have been dug by the masked Uchiha." Minato continued.
"What makes you come to that conclusion?" Fugaku asked.
"One of the graves was of his student, who we identified as Asami thanks to the grave marker that laid atop. Not only did we come up with that name, but Kakashi found a journal belonging to the girl. Unfortunately, I haven't found time to go through it yet, but I did skim through it and found that she was indeed close to him." Minato explained.
"It seems that maybe your theory of him being in the shadows for years is becoming clearer. This man has been able to remove his existence and even start an organization and get himself a student. I'm starting to believe he couldn't still be part of the Uchiha clan, none of our members are able to be gone long enough to establish an entire organization, and every rogue Uchiha is dead which means…"
"That he must be an Uchiha we thought to have died." Minato finished.
"Yes, that would now be the prevailing thought."
"I suggest we go through every Uchiha who has died in the past five years who have the possibility of awakening the Mangekyo."
"I agree, Hokage-Sama."
Minato rose from his seat extending his right hand towards Fugaku, "I want to thank you for all your help, Fugaku. I do appreciate you being on my side. Especially with the revelation that Danzo is indeed sneaking around in the shadows." Fugaku shook his hand. "I'm not sure what all this will lead to, I have a feeling that we may find ourselves in trouble. I do hope I'm wrong, but I do believe I need to set up somethings in case something does happen to me." Minato said releasing Fugaku's hand. "I have talked to Sandaime-Sama about formally suggesting that you, Fugaku, become the next Hokage if something were to happen to me." Minato said with a smile.
For the first time in years Fugaku was at a lost for words, and the surprised look on his face made it all worth it for Minato. "I don't know what to say but thank you. I'm truly grateful you would even consider an Uchiha, especially me." Fugaku stammered.
"There's nothing to thank me for Fugaku, you have always been a good friend to me and Kushina. You're a great shinobi and leader. Also, I was planning on suggesting an Uchiha either way." Minato stated.
"If you don't mind me asking, who was the other person?" Fugaku asked.
"It was Obito. I always felt he would grow to become and amazing shinobi, unfortunately fate had other plans." Minato answered solemnly.
"Ah. I was also saddened by his death. While the rest of my clan saw him as a black sheep, I saw a young man who aspired to achieve something that others could never dream about. I was always pleasantly surprised by his optimism and resiliency." Fugaku commented. "However, I'm grateful to even be considered. I'll take my leave now Hokage-Sama, I must check on Mikito."
"Of course, Fugaku, take care." Minato said with a nod. Fugaku bowed once again and exited the office.
Minato once again leaned back into his chair staring out the window, "I'm sorry you won't be the first Uchiha Hokage, Obito. But Fugaku is a good second choice don't you think." Minato whispered hoping the spirit of his student was listening. Minato turned to the paperwork on his desk letting out a soft groan at the sight. He then noticed the brown leather journal at the corner. "Maybe I can spare some time from this paperwork to see if there's anything in there." Minato whispered to himself. He leaned over taking the journal into his hand before settling back into his chair. Minato stared at the journal for a few seconds before deciding to read the final entry, thinking that it could provide some insight of the moments before they were attacked.
Minato opened the journal to a date a few weeks back:
Today was actually great! Besides having to travel, which always sucks but Sensei finally told me everything! Thankfully he is not as crazy as I thought. Which is good, I don't know how I'd feel about a crazy sensei. I was beginning to wonder how long before he actually lost it, but it seems all that craziness actually served a purpose. Who would of thought, huh? I sure didn't.
Oh, sensei also took his mask off. It's been so long since I saw his face. The scars on the right seem to have healed fine, which is good he doesn't look so deformed now. I think I was right about his left eye though; I don't think he has one. But that doesn't stop Tobi-Sensei from being a bad ass! His hair is to long as well, he needs a haircut. Maybe I can get Konan's help in talking him into it. His face also reminded me that he really isn't that much older than I am, he could be anywhere from 14-17. I'll ask him tomorrow.
I don't know what Konoha did to make Tobi-Sensei want to stay away so bad, but I'm happy he wants me to stick around. And he trusts me enough to tell me the whole truth. I'd write it here but if Tobi ever found out he'd get mad, and I don't want him mad at me. But I will always know now, who he really is. I hope that he soon gets past whatever is eating him up on the inside. I'll sure try to help as much as I can.
I'm just really happy Sensei came into my life. I'm happy he trusts me.
I better get some sleep now, still have a long way before we get back to the base. GOODNIGHT!
Minato continuously sat up the more he read. He was starting to think everything he thought about the masked man was wrong. One being he is not a man, but still a teen. A sad thought kept popping into his mind, however he refused to address it. He didn't want to. He knew if he started going down that trail, he would be devastated if it was true. A scarred right side was leading to a crushed right side. A missing left eye was leading to a gift to a friend. Minato attempted to shake the thought from his head, "it can't be true," he said. But it stuck inside. His heart began to break just thinking about who it could be. However, he knew it could be plausible, they never found a body. Yet, he knew he couldn't say anything unless he was fully 100% sure that it was true.
"Please don't let it be true, Obito." Minato pleaded to nothing but the air.
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Rin happily kicked her legs while sitting on a branch of a tree overlooking the shopping center of Konoha. She felt joy within her heart as she watched a happy Kushina shop for baby clothes with Mikoto. She truly was happy that her little family was getting someone new. She could see that the happiness was spreading throughout all of them, well except Kakashi and Minato who seemed to be lost in thought last night when he and Kushina explained that she was the jinchuriki of the Kyubi.
Kushina looked like a weight was lifted off her shoulders, Rin guessed she was worried that they would judge her. Of course, Rin saw that and immediately gave her a hug. Kakashi stood in the corner of the Namikaze living room with his arms crossed but he at least could muster some words to convey he cared for Kushina.
Rin turned to look at the aforementioned scarecrow, standing on a branch just above her to the right. His arms crossed in the same manner it was last night. A look of indifference written on the half of his face that was visible with that mask. She wouldn't to yell at him to start showing some emotions again. Yet when she thought about when the last time he actually showed emotions she felt a saddened tug at her heart. The last outburst of emotion from her teammate came when they lost Obito. When she lost a part of herself.
Rin quickly shook away the sad thoughts, "Kushina-neechan looks really happy, doesn't she?" She asked her teammate.
"Hn." Was the reply she received from the silver haired teen.
"Really Kakashi? Can't you at least say something like 'why yes Rin, she looks so happy that it makes my stoic face smile.'" Rin mocked.
"What do you want from me Rin?" Kakashi asked, annoyance clear in his voice.
"I want you to at least pretend like we are friends Kakashi." Rin huffed.
"We are friends." Kakashi simply replied.
"Really than why don't you ever show it? After with what happened with Obito you were always around, but then I almost died and now you can barely look at me. Then you joined the Anbu just to get away from me." Rin argued.
"I only joined the Anbu to further my career." Kakashi countered.
"If you're going to lie, you could at least come up with something better." Rin growled.
"I'm not lying-"
"Yes, you are! I'm not stupid, hell even Obito could figure you out." Rin interrupted.
"You're right, he would see that I'm advancing in my career and then try to join the Anbu right after." Kakashi reasoned.
"No, he would see that you're avoiding me because you think you failed to uphold your promise to him. I know you, Kakashi. You feel just as guilty as I do about his death. And I think it's okay to still feel that way, but we can't live with that guilt our whole lives. And you can't feel responsible for my own actions, no matter how stupid they are. I am a big girl Kakashi, I make my own decisions. I don't need you to be there every second protecting me. All I want is my friend." Rin explained.
"I know that Rin, but then why does it hurt! Every time I look at you all I can see is my arm going through your chest! I can't help but feel like it is my fault that you were captured." Kakashi exclaimed finally showing a hint that he is in fact human.
"Then lets you and I get over it together, Kakashi. I'm the only one who is responsible, and I've forgave myself, and now so do you because guess what Kakashi, I forgive you for all that you feel guilty about. And so does Obito, he even said that it was okay before he died. So please Kakashi stop beating yourself up because that little boy that'll be coming soon is going his Kakashi-niisan." Rin pleaded.
Kakashi nodded his one visible eye tearing up, "you are right Rin. Thank you. And I'm sorry."
Rin jumped up unto his branch giving her friend a hug, "you're welcome Kakashi."
See Obito, you still have an effect on him. On the both of us. I miss you.
"You loved him, didn't you?" Kakashi asked.
"What?!" Rin squealed taking a step back, she felt her face flushed with embarrassment.
"It's okay, I've always known. No matter how much attention you've showed me he was the only one who could make you happy." Kakashi explained with a hint of amusement.
"That's crazy!" Rin exclaimed.
"Rin now its your turn to be honest." Kakashi stated softly nudging her.
Rin let out a sigh, when she thought of it, it really was clear to everyone but her. Even Kushina was able to see through her. "Your right Kakashi." Rin admitted.
"See that wasn't so hard." Kakashi replied with an eye smile.
Their all right Obito, I do love you. I'm sorry I only realized after you passed away. Please forgive me.
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Obito softly wiped the blood from his hands as he looked over his work. He raised his eye to his structure, a smile etched on his hidden face as he saw the pieces that were once Danzo tacked on to the wood.
"Now to return home." Obito said aloud. He had planned to return to Konoha at a later date, however learning that Kushina was the vessel for the Kyubi has put a somber note to what was once his plans. He needed to go see if there was maybe a way to get the Kyubi without killing Kushina. No matter how far gone he was, he wasn't prepared to kill his Sensei's wife. Obito once again glanced over the carnage in front of him, or maybe I am.
He never thought he'd be one to due something as bad as tearing someone apart with a smile on his face. But here he was someone who did do that and now thinking about killing someone who was nothing but nice to him. Kushina was someone he looked to as an older sister, could he really kill her just for the biju she held.
Yet did it matter if the end goal was that she would be alive again within the Tsukiyomi? If he had to kill those who were once the closest to him just to be happy with them again along with Rin and Asami, could he pay that price? Obito was beginning to believe that he could pay that price, but first he needed to see if it was true. And then he could formulate a plan.
Obito activated his Kamui stepping into it. He appeared in the shopping center of Konoha, on a roof high above the others. He scanned the area checking to see if anyone noticed his sudden appearance but thankfully no one did. Obito looked at the people shopping around, living their life unaware of the pain that others were going through outside of their little bubble. He then noticed the long red hair, and surprisingly her large belly. She's pregnant! Obito exclaimed in his mind. Using his sharingan he looked inside her where he caught the malevolent chakra of the Kyubi.
Obito sat on the edge of the building. She really was the vessel of the Kyubi, and she was pregnant. He didn't know if he could go through with what needed to be done. Obito sighed loudly, he truly needed to resolve himself to whatever goal he chose. But he needed to choose.
A movement in the trees caught his attention. There on a branch down below was a face he never thought he'd see in this world again, hugging someone he was tired of seeing. A knot formed in his throat, "Rin?" he squeaked out past it.
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Thus ends the first arc for this story. I hope you guys enjoyed it so far. And I'm sorry for leaving it on a cliff hanger lol.
I'm not going to lie but I really did enjoy writing the moments before Danzo's death. I really do hate that guy. I'm planning on the start of the real Akatsuki in the next arc, just like Obito I'm not sure if I'll be killing off Kushina and possibly Minato. Having Minato suggesting Fugaku become the next Hokage if something happened to him, is me using foresight to help not have the Uchiha Massacre in this universe. However, I always liked the idea of Minato and Fugaku being friends, so this works lol.
I was planning on Yamato being found now, but that was years away in canon. I was also thinking of getting rid of Orichimaru but to be honest I like him as a villain and for some reason I have a little side story in my mind of him trying to get Obito's eye since he saw what it could do lol. IDK about that yet, but maybe.
Anyways I'll be writing the next chapter soon, but please let me know what you guys think! Once again thanks for all the kudos, comments, and support it makes me want to keep releasing chapters and just happy that people like the story that has been stuck in my mind since the end of Shippuden. Thanks guys!
