Chapter 121: Finding a Reason for Oneself

Chapter 121: Finding a Reason for Oneself

Kushina Uzumaki said that Kamishiro just lacked a reason, rather than being torn about whether to help or not. Kamishiro was not satisfied with this answer.

Because Kamishiro felt that he was indeed struggling with whether he should help or not. If he should help, then there would surely be a reason.

Seeing Kamishiro's expression, Kushina Uzumaki knew that he didn't quite agree with her answer.

So Kushina Uzumaki said, "If you clearly know that your friend is going to encounter something really bad, but you just let these things happen, would you feel guilty and blame yourself afterwards?"

Kamishiro nodded silently. When Rin Nohara died, Obito turned evil, and Kakashi suffered. Knowing everything but doing nothing and just letting these things unfold, how could he not blame himself and feel guilty?

Kushina Uzumaki continued, "Since you'll feel guilty and blame yourself, can you really live a peaceful life if you just go on like this?"

Kamishiro suddenly stared blankly at Kushina Uzumaki, as if what she said made a bit of sense.

Could he really live a peaceful life with a clear conscience at that time?

Kamishiro wasn't a cold - blooded person. He thought he couldn't do it.

Kushina Uzumaki said with a smile, "It seems you've understood. If you don't help, you won't be able to return to a peaceful life. Moreover, you're afraid that something worse will happen. But do you know what worse things will happen later?"

Kamishiro shook his head. Of course, he didn't know what bad things would happen later. He was just guessing.

Kushina Uzumaki placed her hand on Kamishiro's head and rubbed it, then said, "Since you don't know what will happen in the future, why are you so worried now? At least when you help your friends, it's not a bad thing, right?

Who knows what the future holds? All we can do now is seize the moment and leave no regrets."

Kamishiro frowned deeply and lost himself in thought.

Kushina Uzumaki didn't disturb Kamishiro and quietly waited for him to figure it out on his own.

Kushina Uzumaki believed that Kamishiro would definitely figure it out by himself.

Kamishiro thought about what Kushina Uzumaki had just said.

Yeah, who knows what the future holds.

He was born into this world, and Obito had awakened his Sharingan ahead of time. This showed that the world wasn't a fixed program and wouldn't remain the same forever. Maybe the future had already changed.

And now, he was good friends with Obito, Kakashi, and Rin Nohara. If he just let them get hurt, he would blame himself, feel guilty, and have regrets.

Since things had already changed, it should be okay for him to make a little more change, right?

The Uchiha Clan hasn't been exterminated yet. There are so many people in the Uchiha Clan for Madara Uchiha to choose from. He doesn't necessarily have to choose Obito, right...

Moreover, once Obito and the others grow stronger, he can make them work like slaves for him. After all, it's what they owe him. He can still lead his own happy life.

Right, that's it! That's exactly it!

Kamishiro, who had come up with his own reasons, gradually relaxed his furrowed brow and let out a sigh of relief as if he'd let go of something.

Kushina Uzumaki looked at Kamishiro tenderly. "It seems you've figured it out."

A smile involuntarily appeared on Kamishiro's face. He nodded and said, "I've figured it out."

Now Kamishiro felt light - hearted and stretched lazily.

Kushina Uzumaki asked curiously, "What kind of danger will Obito and the others encounter? It's making you so conflicted."

Half - way through his stretch, Kamishiro choked when he heard Kushina Uzumaki's question and started coughing violently.

"Cough, cough, cough. Sister Kushina, who said Obito and the others will face any danger? I was just asking for a friend!"

Kushina Uzumaki gave Kamishiro a look as if she'd seen through everything and said in a sarcastic tone, "Oh? You're asking for a friend. Which friend? Your friends in Konoha seem to be just Obito, Kakashi, and Rin, right?"

Kamishiro huffed angrily, "I used to be from Sunagakure Village. Can't I have friends there?"

Kushina Uzumaki scoffed, "Oh? Minato said you rarely left your house in Sunagakure Village. After living there for so many years, it seems like there aren't even five people who know you. Do you really have friends in Sunagakure Village?"

Kamishiro said angrily, "Don't underestimate me! Of course I have friends! I have a good friend in Sunagakure Village. Her name is Pakura!"

"Humph."

Kushina Uzumaki looked at Kamishiro with a sneering face, clearly not believing him.

Feeling offended, Kamishiro's face turned red. He emphasized, "I'm telling the truth. I really have a friend named Pakura!"

Kushina Uzumaki said casually, "Yeah, sure. I believe you. I really do."

Kamishiro was so angry that he felt like his lungs would explode.

These days, can't people even believe the truth?

Kamishiro plopped down on the chair and threw in the towel, "Fine, think whatever you like!"

Kushina Uzumaki didn't pester Kamishiro anymore. To be honest, if Kamishiro didn't have feelings for Rin Nohara, Kushina Uzumaki wouldn't be that interested either.

Kushina Uzumaki stood up and said, "Well then, take two days off. I'll take you to see the Hokage two days later."

Kamishiro 'humph'ed and turned his head away. He was very angry and didn't want to talk to Kushina Uzumaki.

"Alright, Sister Kushina, you're the boss. Two days later, right? I'll definitely be ready to go with you to see the Hokage!"

Kamishiro, who already had several bumps on his head, now had an extra small bump on top of the existing ones, looking like a nested set of bumps. He flashed an obsequious smile at Kushina Uzumaki.

Kushina Uzumaki instructed, "Take a good rest these two days. Go take a bath now. I don't know how long it's been since you last bathed. You stink! And put some clothes on your Puppet!"

Kamishiro sniffed himself. It seemed he really did stink a bit. "I got it, Sister Kushina. Take your time leaving~"

After watching Kushina Uzumaki leave, Kamishiro let out a long sigh. Finally, he saw this troublesome lady off!

After dressing Kanna, Kamishiro sighed again. He'd have to go to The Battle again in two days. How frustrating! I'm not happy about it!

In a place called the Mountain Graveyard in the ninja world.

The aged Madara Uchiha was sitting on a tree stump that served as a chair. A tube was connected to his back, and behind him was the huge Mashō.

A pitch - black mass emerged from the ground. This black thing was none other than Black Zetsu.

Madara Uchiha asked hoarsely, "How's it going?"

Black Zetsu reported, "Madara, one of the guys you told me to look into is currently on a mission with his teammates on the border of The Land of Fire. Another is still being held in Konoha's prison. I'm still looking for the third one."

After hearing Black Zetsu's report, Madara Uchiha just murmured, "Is that so..."