Namikaze Minato Defies Fate: Obito with Double Sharingan
The Eight Gates Formation Technique, with its immense power, was clear from Might Duy and Guy's demonstrations. Even Uchiha Madara acknowledged its strength.
The higher your natural abilities, the more powerful the Eight Gates Formation becomes when you use it.
Each gate in the Eight Gates Formation demands certain physical requirements.
To use it, you need a strong body and a mastery of hand-to-hand combat.
Even some natural talent is needed.
In the original story, Guy tried to teach the Eight Gates to Lee, Neji, and Tenten at the same time.
Only Lee succeeded in learning it.
The animated TV show even had a scene where Kakashi could only open the First Gate.
All of this shows how selective this Technique is.
Sarutobi Ryo held the Eight Gates Formation scroll, quickly turning to the last page.
It contained Might Duy's final message to the world.
Written respectfully, it expressed Might Duy's hope that Sarutobi Ryo would continue to uphold the Will of Fire and, more importantly, become Hokage and reform Konoha's ideals.
Sarutobi Ryo closed the scroll solemnly and looked at Guy, making a decision.
"Guy, are you willing to join Anbu Squad Six?"
Anbu Squad Six, which includes Nohara Rin (though she's more of a nominal member), now had seven temporary members.
Sarutobi Ryo decided to give the eighth spot to Guy.
This would complete the core group of a full Anbu Squad.
This wasn't just about fulfilling a promise to Might Duy; it was also an acknowledgment of Guy's talent.
In the animated series, Danzo once said that Guy wasn't dark enough.
But who said Anbu members had to be dark?
Ever since Sarutobi Ryo joined the Anbu, his actions had been in the public eye. At most, they could be described as covert, not dark.
Therefore, even if Guy joined, the Anbu's plan of action wouldn't change.
Sarutobi Ryo would continue to maintain the Anbu's current state.
He patted Guy on the shoulder, giving him time to think, and then left the Konoha Cemetery.
Might Duy was gone; his name would only be engraved on the Cenotaph.
But his spirit would live on, passed down to others.
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Time passed quickly, and several days went by in the blink of an eye.
With Kirigakure's complete withdrawal from the Land of Fire and their abandonment of the Land of Whirlpools' remains, the full extent of Kirigakure's internal conflict became clear.
In the original story, the Third Mizukage was still alive during this time.
Later, Uchiha Madara continued to control the Third Mizukage, orchestrating Nohara Rin's abduction.
Now, the Mizukage's personal Anbu had been wiped out.
The Mizukage was also dead.
The problems that had been building up in Kirigakure for years finally exploded.
Perhaps even Uchiha Madara couldn't have imagined that the Third Mizukage would be dealt with so easily.
His hidden plan in Kirigakure had suddenly been destroyed.
It was clear that Kirigakure had only persecuted the Yuki Clan, a clan known for its unique inherited abilities.
Other clans, like the Hozuki Clan, the Kaguya Clan, and other powerful clans, were still alive.
For Obito to persecute other clans with inherited abilities, he would have to wait until he controlled Yagura.
However, in the current situation, it was unclear whether Obito would even be found by Uchiha Madara.
Even if he were found, Nohara Rin might not be tricked into dying.
But regardless, the most important thing right now was to train in the Eight Gates Formation.
For the past few days, Sarutobi Ryo had stayed inside, studying the scroll Might Duy had given him.
If he could master the Eight Gates Formation, he could turn any situation around.
With his multiple inherited abilities, his body's unique transformations, his Sarutobi clan bloodline, and a strong foundation in hand-to-hand combat, he could fully master the Eight Gates Formation and unleash even greater power.
Once I master the Eight Gates Formation, I'll hunt down all kinds of strong people to change the situation!
With that thought, Sarutobi Ryo continued his research on the Eight Gates Formation.
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At the same moment.
Far away in Kusagakure, at Kannabi Bridge.
Kakashi faced the biggest crisis of his life.
Just as Sarutobi Ryo had predicted.
Kakashi, recently promoted to Jonin, encountered Jonin from other villages. In the intense battles that followed, his weaknesses were exposed.
First, he faced an Iwagakure swordsman named Mahiru, who could create twenty Shadow Clones.
Using the immature Chidori, an A-rank technique he couldn't properly control without the Sharingan, he was almost killed.
Namikaze Minato arrived just in time and gently pointed out that the Chidori was an incomplete technique and that he shouldn't use it again.
Namikaze Minato knew that without the Sharingan, Kakashi couldn't see the enemy's attacks properly.
Only after transplanting Obito's Sharingan could the Chidori be perfected, eventually evolving into Raikiri during his time in the Anbu.
However, Namikaze Minato believed that Obito was his true successor, so, in this battle at Kannabi Bridge, Namikaze Minato decided to change things.
Afterwards, Namikaze Minato left alone to go to the front lines.
Kakashi, Obito, and Nohara Rin continued deeper behind enemy lines, preparing to cut off the enemy's supply line.
During this mission, Nohara Rin was captured.
The second Iwagakure Jonin Kakashi encountered was Kakko, who used the Camouflage Concealment Technique. Kakko slashed Kakashi's eye.
Obito awakened his Sharingan because of this, successfully killing Kakko.
He awakened with Two Tomoe and was able to kill an Elite Jonin.
The awakened Obito's body was empowered by his eyes, instantly transforming his abilities and increasing them to an extraordinary level.
Afterwards, Obito and Kakashi went to rescue Nohara Rin together.
This time, Kakashi didn't say that the mission was the most important thing.
With Hatake Sakumo still alive, Kakashi firmly believed in the Will of Fire, where comrades come first.
When fighting the enemy team leader in charge of logistics, the Iwagakure Elite Jonin Hikari.
Kakashi's limited vision became apparent once more.
Thanks to Obito's help, Kakashi was able to defeat the enemy.
However, the defeated enemy only gasped for air before getting up and using Earth Release: Stone Lodging Destruction.
The collapsing cave began to bury the three of them.
Obito, trying to save Kakashi, was struck by a boulder.
Before he could say his final words, Namikaze Minato arrived, instantly killing Hikari and rescuing Kakashi and Nohara Rin.
Looking back at the cave, Obito was completely buried.
Namikaze Minato's expression was serious. After careful thought, he decided not to let Kakashi receive Obito's eyes.
Because Obito was the disciple he had the highest hopes for.
He also believed that Obito could become Hokage.
Therefore…
"Obito, wait until Uchiha Madara transplants Lord First Hokage's Hashirama cells into you. At that time…"
It will be the moment when we, master and disciple, reunite.
Namikaze Minato quickly left with his two disciples, leaving the Iwagakure pursuers behind.
Human experimentation was forbidden in Konoha.
Therefore, Obito's Hashirama cells could only be transplanted by Uchiha Madara.
At that time, he would also need to let Obito awaken his eyes.
A Mangekyo that would not go blind… Double Kamui… Obito with Hashirama cells would become his most powerful assistant!
The Nine-Tails attack would definitely not be allowed to happen again!
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