Chapter 73: Even Sages Don't Know Everything
Because the matter of Uchiha Obito was a long story, and Inuzuka Hana had school the next day, the group of them walked the little girl home first before starting to discuss serious business.
Uchiha Itachi didn't realize the gravity of the problem; the number of participants had increased by two people, Uchiha Shisui and Might Guy... Even if something major happened, Itachi might hide it from Uchiha Izumi, but he would never hide it from Shisui.
There was almost nothing Uchiha Itachi couldn't say to Shisui, and almost nothing he could say to Izumi... For the little girl, it was actually quite a sad thing.
"Why did you suddenly want to know about Obito? Or is it that the Uchiha clan finally wants to take back this Sharingan?"
Kakashi Hatake stroked his mask. Behind that mask was the Sharingan gifted to him by Obito. This eye was meant to watch over the human world in place of his friend's will, yet it had witnessed the deepest darkness.
What a great irony!
Only after getting the Sharingan did his Chidori succeed in hitting its target, which was why he could continue to use Chidori against enemies... Yet the person who died by the Chidori was the one most loved by the Sharingan's owner, and she had deliberately sacrificed herself for the village.
For Kakashi, that was a nightmare he would never forget. The despair that surged in that instant was far more painful than death...
Now that Uchiha Itachi had awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan, it wasn't impossible for him to rely on his current strength to take back this Sharingan.
Anyway, after Rin died at his hands two years ago, Kakashi no longer knew if he was worthy of possessing this Sharingan.
"Dad once said, we will not go against the will of a clan member." Uchiha Itachi shook his head and continued, "Senior, are you really certain that your teammate, Uchiha Obito, died in battle?"
"Kid, you're really not likable at all!" Kakashi let out a long breath, glancing at the little boy who was earnestly stabbing him in the heart.
"Senior Kakashi, this matter is of great importance."
Uchiha Itachi couldn't possibly mention the matter of turning Kisame Hoshigaki, so he could only mention his own speculation, "Besides the clan members living in the village, there might be another active Uchiha in the outside world. That is an unknown rogue ninja."
"Absolutely impossible!"
Uchiha Shisui shook his head, "Since the First Hokage founded Konoha, all our clan members have lived in the village. Even if someone's Sharingan was taken and they died in battle, the deceased's body would be interred at the Memorial Stone..."
"Shisui!"
Uchiha Itachi interrupted him and said calmly, "Strictly speaking, not everyone. Neither Uchiha Madara's nor Uchiha Obito's bodies were buried at the Memorial Stone behind the mountain."
"Itachi... are you joking?"
Uchiha Shisui looked at Itachi in disbelief. He was a bit confused by his companion's actions. The deaths of these two people were almost irrefutable. If not for their good relationship, he would have directly said Itachi was talking nonsense.
Itachi didn't answer him, looking at Kitahara feigning sleep in his arms. The crow really couldn't stay up this late...
The scene instantly fell silent. Only Might Guy seemed unable to sit still, looking left and right. He really wanted to slip away; the atmosphere here was too oppressive.
"Kid, why are you so insistent on knowing this?" Kakashi let out a long breath and turned to look at Uchiha Itachi.
Uchiha Itachi was stunned for a moment, then said firmly, "Because this matter is very important."
"It's good that someone still remembers him. I'll tell you everything you want to know. At the same time, I also have many things I want to know."
Kakashi Hatake's bitter smile suddenly became grave, "How do you know there's an Uchiha rogue ninja outside? Does he have the ability to control Tailed Beasts?"
The crow groggily woke up. Hearing Kakashi's resounding words, it cawed at him disdainfully, "Caw..."
There's nothing even slightly important about you that I don't know. What's the value in exchanging that?
"Kitahara."
Uchiha Itachi's expression was hard to describe. He had been searching for the truth step by step, and then the crow suddenly woke up... Cub, you don't have to work so hard anymore, I know everything about Kakashi.
Uchiha Shisui curiously circled around to look at the crow, "What is Kitahara saying?"
"It doesn't want us to continue talking." Itachi helplessly watched the crow jump out of his arms and spread its wings to yawn.
Kakashi Hatake was dumbfounded, "You... are you going to listen to a crow?"
The little fellow had been talking mysteriously all night, successfully piquing his interest, only to then cut off the communication... If it weren't for your strength, you'd get beaten up walking on the street.
"Caw!"
Hearing Kakashi's words, Kitahara coldly revealed a piece of intelligence. Uchiha Itachi looked at the white-haired man in disbelief after hearing this news.
"Hey, hey, hey, what's with your attitude!" Kakashi looked at Uchiha Itachi's drastically changed face, a little at a loss.
"Senior Kakashi... did you once conspire with someone to assassinate the Hokage?"
Might Guy, hearing Uchiha Itachi's nonsense, interjected with a grin, "Hahaha, Itachi, what are you talking about!"
"...Yes."
The very person being defended by his friend dismantled the platform. Not many people knew about Kakashi once being swayed by Danzo Shimura, and there was absolutely no possibility of it being leaked.
Since this matter was exposed, he wouldn't shy away from admitting it.
Might Guy was completely stunned, "Kakashi!"
Kitahara leaned against Itachi, watching the interaction between this pair of friends. Might Guy's reaction to Kakashi was like seeing a disappointing child... a bit strange.
"Ahem, Senior Guy, actually, Kakashi was facing the assassination in place of Lord Hokage... I saw it with my own eyes; the assassin was someone else."
Uchiha Shisui stepped forward and stopped Might Guy, who had clenched his fists. This man's respect for the Hokage came from the bottom of his heart. If no one mediated, the white-haired man would definitely be hospitalized tonight.
As a witness to the Hokage assassination case, Shisui naturally knew that this matter was either baseless or Kakashi had already switched sides. And since Hiruzen Sarutobi hadn't pursued the matter, it meant the incident was over.
Guy looked at his silent friend sheepishly and had to turn the spearhead towards Kitahara, "Itachi, your crow sometimes tells the truth, but how come it sometimes talks nonsense too?"
"Kitahara is the fourth Great Sage of the ninja world and knows all the secrets of the ninja world." Uchiha Itachi lifted the crow and placed it on his shoulder... Since you're awake, don't laze around sleeping in my arms.
"Really?" Might Guy's eyes suddenly lit up, "Does it know how many laps I run around the village every day?"
Kitahara: "..."
This was a mystery of a question. Who the hell knew how many laps Might Guy ran! After running dozens or even a hundred laps, if he still had energy, he would increase the difficulty for himself. He might increase the number for happy things, sad things, or boring things.
"It seems it's not omniscient after all..." Might Guy's face instantly fell.
Kitahara: "..."
Isn't it because your question is too boring!
(End of this chapter)