NOVEL WEB Chapter 3: ch3
Uchiha Obito was unaware of Minato Namikaze's inner turmoil. He was genuinely happy when the leader of the group addressed Minato as the Fourth Hokage.
Uchiha Obito: "Minato-sensei, you've become Hokage! That's amazing! I'll carry on your legacy and become the Fifth Hokage in the future!"
However, Minato's mood was far from light, and he wasn't in the mood to joke with Obito.
Minato Namikaze: "Obito, what year is it for you right now?"
Uchiha Obito: "It's the 47th year of Konoha. Didn't the group leader just mention it? Sensei, is something wrong?"
Minato Namikaze: "To be more specific, what's today's date?"
Uchiha Obito: "January 23rd."
Hearing this, Minato's heart sank. Obito's death was only ten days away—on February 2nd. The disaster was fast approaching.
Minato Namikaze: "Obito, listen to me. You—"
Yuzuki Shinomiya: "Alright, alright, let me interrupt for a moment."
"Minato, I know what you're thinking. You want to warn Obito so he can avoid his fate during the war."
Minato was startled. How did Yuzuki know what he was planning? Her next words surprised him even more.
Yuzuki Shinomiya: "But you need to understand that Uchiha Madara is the mastermind behind this. Even if Obito avoids this disaster, other challenges will arise in the future."
"Madara has chosen Obito as the executor of the 'Moon's Eye Plan.' To change his destiny, Obito must rely on himself."
On the other side of the screen, Obito blinked in confusion.
The revelation that Uchiha Madara—a man thought dead for decades—was alive and plotting was shocking. Still, after hearing stories of Senju Hashirama's legendary deeds, it wasn't entirely unbelievable. What puzzled Obito was why he, of all people, had been chosen as the core of Madara's plan.
This revelation left Minato and Hashirama equally stunned.
Minato Namikaze: "Madara? But he died after being defeated by the First Hokage at the Valley of the End!"
Senju Hashirama: "Madara? Impossible. He would never do something like that."
"Besides, there's no place called the Valley of the End in our world. Why would Madara die at my hands there?"
Hashirama seemed uncertain, grasping at straws.
Yuzuki Shinomiya: "That battle changed the landscape. What was once a plain became known as the Valley of the End."
Senju Hashirama: "...I see."
Indeed, with the sheer power of their battles, changing the terrain wasn't surprising. But could Madara have truly died at his hands? Hashirama's face grew grim as he considered the implications. This meant the dreams they once shared were shattered.
Yuzuki Shinomiya: "I have a chronicle of the ninja world. Perhaps you should take a look."
[Yuzuki Shinomiya uploaded a video]
Yuzuki Shinomiya: "Watch this, and you'll understand everything."
The chat group's special features allowed memories to be transformed into videos. Yuzuki used this function to compile highlights from the Naruto series she'd seen in her past life.
[Senju Hashirama downloaded the video]
[Uchiha Obito downloaded the video]
[Minato Namikaze downloaded the video]
The three of them eagerly began watching.
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Obito was the first to break the silence.
Uchiha Obito: "Group leader... is this true? Did Rin... really die?"
"No... this can't be real."
"How could something like this happen?!"
Yuzuki was shocked. Wait, is this guy...?
Yuzuki Shinomiya: "Obito, that's a potential future, not the present. Nothing has happened yet. But... don't tell me you've already awakened your Mangekyō Sharingan?"
Uchiha Obito: "You mean this?"
[Obito sent a picture]
The image showed his eyes glowing with a newly awakened Mangekyō Sharingan.
Yuzuki Shinomiya: "...What the heck?! Obito, you've already unlocked Mangekyō Sharingan?!"
All she could do was give him a thumbs-up.
Minato's message followed.
Minato Namikaze: "Thank you, Yuzuki, for revealing the future, but... it's hard to accept. I'll do everything I can to change it."
He was determined to prevent the chain of events that led to the Nine-Tails' attack, his and Kushina's deaths, and Naruto's suffering.
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Uchiha Obito: "I'm sorry... sensei."
He was referring to his actions during the Nine-Tails' attack as shown in the video. It was horrifying to think he would one day fight his own mentor.
Minato Namikaze: "You don't need to apologize, Obito. That 'Obito' isn't you. And even if it were, I wouldn't blame you. The true culprit is Madara."
Minato's forgiveness left Obito speechless.
Yuzuki Shinomiya: "Alright, stop brooding! The future isn't set in stone. I shared this to help you both prepare."
Obito nodded resolutely.
Uchiha Obito: "You're right. With my Mangekyō Sharingan, I'll stop Madara, save Rin, and end this war!"
Minato Namikaze: "And I'll guide my students back to the right path. As their teacher, I won't fail them."
Seeing their resolve, Yuzuki felt relieved.
But then she noticed something strange.
Yuzuki Shinomiya: "Wait... where's Hashirama? Why isn't he saying anything?"
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Meanwhile, back in Konoha...
Senju Hashirama: "Madara! Open the door right now!"
He banged furiously on Madara's door, drawing the attention of nearby Uchiha clansmen.
Curious Uchiha: "Isn't that the First Hokage? What's going on?"
Another Uchiha: "It's probably a couple's quarrel. Let's not interfere."
Finally, Madara opened the door, glaring.
Uchiha Madara: "Hashirama, if you don't have a good reason for—"
Before he could finish, Hashirama punched him in the face, sending him flying into a wall.
Madara recovered quickly, his Susanoo activating.
Uchiha Madara: "Hashirama! You're asking for a fight!"
Not to be outdone, Hashirama summoned his massive Wooden Golem.
Senju Hashirama: "MADARA!"
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Their battle raged on, and as sunset approached, Tobirama arrived.
Senju Tobirama: "What happened this time? Why are they fighting?"
A nearby Uchiha explained:
Uchiha Villager: "The First Hokage showed up and started banging on Madara's door. When Madara opened it, the Hokage punched him!"
Tobirama sighed, giving the order:
Senju Tobirama: "Evacuate everyone. Let them destroy whatever they want. My brother will rebuild it later."
And so, the battle continued into the night.