"What's your assessment regarding this situation?"
During nocturnal hours, within the Hokage's administrative chamber.
After ensuring Naruto, Sasuke, and Kitagawa Minamoto's safe return to their respective residences, Hiruzen Sarutobi assembled all principal personnel involved in tonight's events for comprehensive discussion.
Although he preferred Kakashi receive medical attention, it remained evident that Kakashi wouldn't maintain stillness. Resolution implementation in single session demonstrated greater efficiency.
"This situation demonstrates considerable complexity."
Jiraiya applied digital pressure to his temporal region, analyzing the situation from his perspective.
"I've conducted examination of Naruto's condition. The Nine-Tails' violent reaction demonstrates significant abnormality. Potential correlation exists with that individual, particularly considering his space-time ninjutsu..."
"Indeed, that merits consideration."
Hiruzen executed affirmative cranial gesture. The sole technique capable of countering the Flying Thunder God appeared to be another space-time technique.
"And he possesses the Sharingan—potentially an even more advanced Mangekyō Sharingan."
At this juncture, Danzō Shimura vocalized, his tonal qualities suggesting emotional detachment and his expression conveying gravity.
"That space-time technique might constitute his ocular jutsu. Alternative space-time ninjutsu capable of such operational parameters remains inconceivable.
"The Flying Thunder God was developed by my instructor, the Second Hokage. If countermeasure methodology exists, it would likely involve the Mangekyō Sharingan.
"Furthermore, only those ocular organs could potentially control the Nine-Tails and replicate the catastrophic event from ten years prior.
"Hmph, those Uchiha..."
"Perhaps..."
Hiruzen responded with deliberate ambiguity, but couldn't suppress visual hostility toward his longstanding associate.
The preceding analysis demonstrated soundness and logical coherence, but what purpose did the addendum, "those Uchiha" serve?
They had already experienced complete elimination—didn't that constitute sufficient resolution?
And if that individual genuinely matched their suspicions, wouldn't Kakashi also face significant danger?
Redirecting attention to Kakashi, who had maintained silence, Hiruzen hesitated before inquiring with reduced vocal amplitude, "Kakashi, what's your perspective on this matter?"
"Lord Hokage, I..."
Kakashi had largely reestablished composure, but when confronted with this interrogative, he experienced communicative difficulty.
In candid assessment, he struggled to accept that the individual could be Obito Uchiha. In his recollection, Obito embodied benevolence and the Will of Fire.
Moreover, Obito had implemented his rescue and perished heroically—how could he possibly...
After internal conflict, Kakashi finally articulated his thoughts.
"I maintain uncertainty. Based on current evidence and his communications, identity correlation remains plausible.
"But his transformation demonstrates bewildering characteristics. Additionally, age discrepancy presents complications."
"Oh, age discrepancy?"
"Affirmative, Lord Hokage. Obito and I share approximate age parameters. Ten years prior, he would have been merely thirteen or fourteen. Capability to generate such catastrophic outcome seems improbable, especially when confronting the Fourth Hokage."
"That certainly merits consideration."
Hiruzen executed thoughtful cranial gesture, but Danzō produced vocalization suggesting derision.
"Thirteen or fourteen—what relevance does that maintain? Didn't Itachi Uchiha share similar age parameters when he implemented clan extermination?"
"..."
Hiruzen experienced cranial discomfort indicators. Could his longstanding associate demonstrate greater communicative tact?
He directed intense visual hostility toward Danzō but acknowledged partial validity in his statement.
"This factor requires inclusion in our analysis. Once an Uchiha activates the Mangekyō, their capabilities undergo qualitative transformation. Comprehensive investigation remains necessary."
"This situation demonstrates significant complexity."
Jiraiya produced respiratory exhalation suggesting resignation, perceiving increasing situational intricacy.
"So, what investigative methodology shall we implement? Should we continue Kirigakure investigation, or..."
"I believe Kirigakure still represents optimal investigative focus."
Kakashi's vocalization acquired increased gravity as he appeared to experience realization.
"If identity confirmation indicates Obito, then Kirigakure investigation might yield superior results. After all..."
"You're referencing..."
Hiruzen appeared to recall specific information at that moment.
"Your former team member, Rin Nohara?"
"Affirmative."
Kakashi briefly closed his ocular regions, as if revisiting traumatic recollections.
"Perhaps external manipulation occurred. I previously committed to Rin's protection, but...
"So pursuing this investigative trajectory might demonstrate greater efficacy. Simultaneously, we can continue investigating that enigmatic organization. Minamoto suggested potential affiliation between the man and that entity."
"That approach demonstrates reasonability. His transformation motivation appears linked to this factor."
Hiruzen executed affirmative cranial gesture. Kirigakure investigation would also eliminate necessity for constant Danzō summoning.
Regarding Kitagawa Minamoto, Hiruzen couldn't suppress admiration.
"Kakashi, you've acquired an exceptional disciple. Regardless of adversarial identity, his performance tonight demonstrated remarkable quality.
"His analytical capabilities regarding intelligence demonstrate acuity, and even if the opponent demonstrated carelessness, that still constitutes his ability. Additionally, he developed an entirely novel technique."
"Minamoto..."
At mention of his sole disciple, Kakashi's emotional state visibly improved.
"He indeed demonstrates exceptional qualities—maintaining composure under pressure and exhibiting significant independent learning capability.
"That Lightning Release technique... he developed it through entirely autonomous means. His talent significantly exceeds mine at equivalent developmental stage.
"Moreover, he embodies strong Will of Fire principles."
"Oh?"
Danzō's expression underwent subtle modification, but he refrained from commentary.
Hiruzen, however, experienced surprise. Had Kakashi already developed such affinity for this juvenile in such limited temporal duration?
During his ANBU service period, Kakashi didn't demonstrate such characteristics at all.
And Hiruzen certainly maintained recollection of Kakashi's extraordinary talent, but hearing him commend Minamoto so extensively...
It appeared appropriate, especially considering the purple lightning manifestation earlier—even Hiruzen found it memorable.
"In that case..."
Hiruzen appeared to conceptualize an idea, his visual focus instinctively shifting toward Jiraiya.
This visual communication generated apprehension in Jiraiya.
"Finally completed!"
Within his residence, Kitagawa Minamoto collapsed onto his resting surface.
Obito Uchiha had implemented escape protocols, and Minamoto had subtly indicated his identity. The remaining matters exceeded a mere Genin's operational parameters.
"Well, at minimum I acquired security enhancements..."
Directing visual focus toward the window, Minamoto naturally detected ANBU operatives concealed around his residence.
He hadn't anticipated receiving such treatment eventually.
But logical justification existed—he had just implemented offensive action against Obito Uchiha. Who could guarantee Obito wouldn't implement retaliatory measures?
Not exclusively him, but Naruto and even Sasuke were under similar protective measures. Sasuke hadn't returned to the Uchiha district but instead received temporary accommodation at Naruto's residence.
"But this generates minimal impact on my operational parameters."
The system operated exclusively within his cognitive framework, and his background maintained complete integrity.
Moreover, he constituted Kakashi's disciple, and Jiraiya had returned to the village.
What implications did that generate?
He officially constituted a component of the Hokage faction!
"Hokage, hm."
If the succession lineup maintained complete alignment with his interests, did the specific occupant of the position maintain relevance?
Minamoto possessed qualifications for future consideration.
"Additionally, I constitute the disciple of the future Sixth Hokage..."
He articulated softly before redirecting focus to the system. The reward calculations should demonstrate completion.
At that moment, his cardiovascular rate increased.
[Side Quest Completed: "Don't Underestimate the Dead Last"]
[Reward: Obito Uchiha's Yin-Yang Release]
[Exclusive Kakashi Quest Completed: Help Kakashi Reunite with His Friend Obito Uchiha]
[Reward: Obito Uchiha's Special Yin Release Power]
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