bookbashuk Chapter 244 Misunderstanding
Chapter 244 Misunderstanding
“Kakashi-sensei,” Boruto said, “I know it’s hard to believe, but that man’s expression didn’t seem fake. I’ve seen him in person and fought him before.”
"His right eye has the same pattern as Kakashi's Mangekyou Sharingan, and I also saw Rasenshuriken in his eye technique space."
This made Kakashi ponder, recalling the accident that happened this morning when Naruto was practicing Rasenshuriken.
At that time, Naruto lost control of the Rasenshuriken due to improper control, and the situation was very critical. In a moment of quick thinking, he used his Mangekyou Sharingan to transfer the out-of-control chakra to his eye technique space, thus averting the crisis.
Now, the person Boruto mentioned who also has the Mangekyou Sharingan can also see the Rasenshuriken, which undoubtedly means that there is some special connection between their Sharingan, or even that they can communicate with each other.
Kakashi frowned, his hands unconsciously clenched into fists, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force. Countless thoughts were flashing through his mind, various possibilities intertwining before his eyes, trying to piece together a reasonable conclusion.
Kakashi felt a mix of emotions. On one hand, he felt a little joy because if Boruto's words were true, it meant that Obito Uchiha was very likely still alive.
On the other hand, Kakashi was filled with worry. After the battle at Kannabi Bridge, they had searched for Obito's whereabouts, but they had never found his body.
Now that Obito's Sharingan has appeared on someone else, he can't help but suspect that Obito's Sharingan may have been stolen by someone else.
After all, the power of the Sharingan is so coveted in the ninja world that many people would go to any lengths to obtain it. Moreover, there has been no news of Obito for so many years.
"Boruto," Kakashi suppressed his complex emotions and maintained his usual composure as he pressed Boruto for details, "Do you remember the specifics of that space? Like its environment, atmosphere, or anything unusual? Also, did the person with the Sharingan have any distinctive characteristics? Like his mannerisms, way of speaking, or any details that impressed you?"
Upon hearing Kakashi's question, Boruto nodded and began to recount his encounter with the masked man to Kakashi.
As Boruto's descriptions deepened, Kakashi's hope gradually dimmed. The personality traits and behavior of the masked man Boruto mentioned were completely different from the Uchiha Obito that Kakashi remembered.
As Kakashi listened, he felt that the similarities between this person and Obito were minimal, which gradually extinguished the flame of hope that had been burning within him, replacing it with a sense of loss.
Boruto glanced at Kakashi's expression, then said softly, "If that person really is Obito Uchiha, I suspect the reason he didn't return to Konoha might be because he has some misunderstandings about you, Kakashi-sensei."
Kakashi responded somewhat casually, "...Oh? What misunderstanding?"
At this moment, his mind was filled with all sorts of thoughts, thinking about how to capture that guy who was impersonating Uchiha Obito.
We must retrieve the Sharingan that has been lost to the outside world, no matter what.
"...During the Battle of Kannabi Bridge, he risked his life to save Kakashi, and gave his Sharingan to a guy who would rather die than help his comrade!"
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"He betrayed my expectations and killed the most important person to me with his own hands!"
Boruto's recitation of Obito Uchiha's words struck Kakashi like a bolt from the blue.
The words "Battle of Kannabi Bridge" and "personally killed the most important person" struck Kakashi's heart like a heavy hammer, causing him to tremble violently.
His mind seemed to stop working for a moment, going completely blank. Long-buried memories and emotions surged in like a tide, almost overwhelming him.
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At the top of the tallest building in Amegakure, Pain stood quietly, gazing at the distant horizon.
His figure appeared particularly lonely in the hazy rain, raindrops sliding down his black robe.
From the dark shadows behind him, a deep female voice suddenly came: "Payne, come here."
Upon hearing the sound, Payne slowly turned his head and looked in the direction from which it came.
"He's here."
Pain remained silent, simply walking slowly to Konan's side. His gaze passed over Konan and landed directly on Uchiha Obito, who was hidden deep in the shadows.
"The plan to capture the Tailed Beasts is nearing completion. The time is ripe; we cannot delay any longer. We don't have that much time to waste." Obito looked directly into Pain's eyes. "Otherwise, all our previous efforts will have been in vain."
Pain maintained his expressionless face and said in a detached tone, "So, what about Kurama...?"
Obito Uchiha's eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a hint of seriousness: "Go and take care of him. However, if you encounter a brat named Boruto in Konoha, you must be extra careful."
Obito warned Pain, "This kid is no simple character. He's not someone you can easily deal with. Don't underestimate him, or it might affect the mission's progress."
Upon hearing Obito's warning, Konan, standing beside Pain, responded without hesitation: "There's no point in saying 'Don't underestimate the enemy.'" Her words were full of trust in Pain: "Because Pain has never lost."
Obito Uchiha did not refute Konan's words, but simply nodded slightly: "However, that is indeed the case."
"Then let the other members go collect the remaining Jinchuriki. You focus on the Nine-Tails' mission."
Obito Uchiha walked slowly forward, past Pain's figure: "We're almost there. We're not far from achieving our goal. On that day, everything will return to normal."
After saying that, Obito turned to the side, preparing to leave, but before leaving, he took a deep look at Pain.
He then added, "As the leader, I cannot allow failure."
Obito's gaze lingered on Pain for a moment before he slowly turned and disappeared into the rain.
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