Naruto: I am the Hokage

At the lakeside, Shisui couldn't suppress his excitement and joy. "Teacher… no, Senpai, you've finally returned to the village." Shisui immediately stood up.

Kyohiko smiled and said, "I was out for a bit. Is there a problem you need me for?"

"Uh, it's a private matter." Shisui scratched his head. "I awakened the Sharingan some time ago and have researched some ways to use it, but I don't know if I'm taking a shortcut…" He explained the situation he had discovered.

After listening, Kyohiko smiled. "No problem at all. You know the principle and the method of chakra application, so what does it matter how you learn it?" The important thing was to learn it, not how. However, for Shisui to have awakened the Sharingan at his age, his talent was truly a bit exaggerated.

He couldn't help but ask curiously, "How did you awaken it?"

"This…" Shisui hesitated for a moment, then said with some shame, "Under your guidance, I discovered that the Uchiha clan is in a crisis, so I have been trying to find a solution, but found that there are no feasible ways." He sighed. "I'm just a child, my words carry little weight. My lineage has few members in the clan and not much power. It's too difficult to be like you. I thought long and hard… and became more and more desperate." And then, he awakened his eyes.

Kyohiko's mouth twitched slightly. Is this what a genius is? The way he awakened his eyes truly opened his own. However, being able to awaken it showed he had skill, even though it seemed he was the one who guided him to it…

Kyohiko listened quietly. As Shisui spoke, he suddenly paused, looked at Kyohiko, and said, "I remember now! Senpai, there's something I find very strange."

"What is it?"

"Obito-san, you were on a team with him once, right?" Shisui asked.

Kyohiko nodded lightly. "Yes."

"Some time ago…" Shisui recounted the previous events, including Obito frequently going to the outskirts and meeting an old woman there. Kyohiko listened, then frowned slightly. An old woman… Obito often helped old ladies cross the road, go home, and chop firewood for them. It wasn't strange for him to know a few old ladies. What was strange was Obito's change before and after.

"He has already awakened his eyes?"

"Yes." Shisui nodded.

Kyohiko thought for a moment. "Do you know about the Second Hokage?"

"Nidaime-sama? Of course. I've learned some things from my grandfather's diary," Shisui nodded.

Kyohiko said, "Then do you know why Nidaime-sama targeted the Uchiha clan?"

"Grandfather wasn't sure either. He only said that Nidaime-sama had his own considerations," Shisui replied.

"During this time, I've studied some documents in the Anbu. What I can tell you is that the Uchiha clan's method of awakening their eyes is related to the brain and emotions. The more extreme and intense the emotions, the easier it is to awaken and advance the eyes. For example, you, despair, that is a very extreme emotion." Kyohiko slowly explained some theories.

Shisui listened attentively. After Kyohiko finished, he asked, "You mean, the Uchiha clan is prone to extremism?" He tried his best to detach his own perspective and thinking, not to consider it as a member of the Uchiha clan. This made it easier to draw an accurate conclusion.

"Love, hate, despair, and so on are all extreme emotions. Gaining and losing are the best ways to awaken and advance the eyes," Kyohiko replied.

Shisui was stunned for a few seconds, then he unconsciously licked his lips. If analyzed this way, Obito met that old woman, and a few months later, the old woman was coincidentally killed by people from Kirigakure. After that, Obito awakened his eyes, and he himself seemed to have undergone some changes. Was there a connection in all of this? He found it hard to believe, but after careful deduction, he found that it was all too coincidental and smooth. The ninjas from Kirigakure… why would they kill an innocent woman?

"You mean?"

"I don't know for now, it's just a guess. But I'd like to ask you for a favor." Kyohiko looked at Shisui. "Help me keep an eye on Obito."

"Wha-what do you mean?"

"Obito is too naive and easily deceived. And from a psychological point of view, after intense emotions, it's easy to go to another extreme," Kyohiko replied. What he was most worried about, of course, was Obito being bewitched by Madara and Black Zetsu and becoming their tool. And perhaps Obito was even "willing."

Kyohiko stood up, about to leave with the Flying Thunder God, but hesitated for a moment.

"Wait."

The next moment, he formed hand seals. A seedling grew out of the soil in front, quickly turning into a strange tree. Then—the trunk split open, and sap flowed out from inside. At this moment, Kyohiko took out a scroll and quickly sealed them inside. Besides the amber, he also sealed a piece of bark.

"This is amber. When you need it, you can use it to temporarily seal yourself or others, and I will come over immediately. If you really need to use it, I suggest you seal yourself." Kyohiko said seriously.

Shisui nodded, naturally understanding Kyohiko's meaning. If someone was really guiding and arranging this matter, deliberately letting Obito encounter various coincidences, and finally ending with such an event to awaken his eyes, the person behind it was definitely stronger than him.

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In the Anbu Intelligence Division. Kyohiko arrived in an instant. Since Tsunade's side was also busy, and he hadn't looked at the past intelligence since he got back, if it weren't for Shisui, he really wouldn't have known so much had happened in the village.

"Inoichi-senpai, how is the situation?"

"Not optimistic." Yamanaka Inoichi said, handing over a scroll. On it was written the current situation. Kyohiko glanced at it.

Akebino Jinin had received a mission to attack Konoha. Killing that old woman was also with the thought of killing someone and finishing the job, getting back early to report. Theoretically, it made sense, but the mission was too casual, and it happened to be timed when both he and Namikaze Minato were out. If there was nothing going on, he wouldn't believe it.

"I feel their purpose is very strange. Unfortunately, the sword was summoned back by the opponent. This proves they have another person responsible for the rear guard, who will take back the weapon if the situation is not good," Yamanaka Inoichi analyzed.

Kyohiko nodded. "It should be the Hozuki clan. Their Water Transformation Technique can allow them to perfectly hide in the water, making them undetectable."

"It should be so." Inoichi nodded. He thought so too, but whether the other party was from the Hozuki clan or not, they ultimately didn't catch the person, so it was of no help. The most valuable memory in Akebino Jinin's head was this. The rest was just some things about Kirigakure. However, although Akebino Jinin was an elite jounin, he didn't hold an important position in the Anbu, just an upper-level ninja who carried out missions. So, his knowledge of the village's secrets was very limited.

Yamanaka Inoichi was more inclined to think—these two were sent to die! They were obviously prepared, not really intending to come to Konoha to die, but planning to just "check in" and leave. As it turned out, they didn't expect Konoha's Anbu to be deployed and react so quickly.

"The Anbu's reaction was still slow, but with the current manpower, this is all we can maintain. After the manpower is increased, we'll try to prevent this from happening again." After Kyohiko finished speaking, he asked, "Has this matter been announced?"

"No, the place where she lived was sparsely populated, so not many people know," Yamanaka Inoichi replied.

"Does she have any family?"

"No, they all died in the war."

"..." Kyohiko was silent for a while, his brows furrowed, a flash of anger on his face. He could almost be certain—Uchiha Madara sent people to do this! The current Kirigakure must also be under his control, and those two must have been guided by someone else's ninjutsu. Otherwise—why would they specifically attack this old lady?

However, Konoha's patrol strength was still strong, and Rin was at the Konoha Hospital every day, with little chance of going out. This also reduced the possibility of her being attacked. Otherwise—Nohara Rin would have been the best target.

Kyohiko's brain worked rapidly. Madara wanted to lure Obito away and deliberately avoided him, so he would definitely make a move within these few days while he was away. The current Obito might have already been hit by a jutsu!

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In the Uchiha clan's territory. Obito looked at the brightly lit streets, a sense of loss on his face.

"Do I really have to leave?"

"Of course, are you thinking of giving up?"

"No! How could I? No matter how strong a person is, they can only suppress an era, they can't achieve eternal peace." Obito shook his head, a determined look on his face. "History has proven that the ancestor was right, it was Senju Hashirama who was wrong."

"Madara's" voice was low. "There is no right or wrong in the exploration of peace. I may not necessarily be right either, but… this path should be walked by someone."

"What about the other you?"

"I don't know. Maybe something went wrong, or maybe he's old." "Madara" replied, "I am a mass of energy. In a sense, as long as the chakra does not dissipate, I will not disappear. But he is a complete life, subject to birth, old age, sickness, and death."

"He's old…" Obito calculated the time and understood what the other meant. If Uchiha Madara were really alive, he would be very old by now. Even the strongest person would grow old.

"Perhaps, this is the blessing of our ancestors, that he gave birth to me, and I met you." "Madara" chuckled softly. "You will be the hope."

"Me?" Obito was bewildered. Hope… Before, no one had ever said that to him, except for his grandmother and the other "old granny." They both believed he could achieve something. Obito's eyes dimmed. "But Granny…"

"Family and peace…" "Madara" said, then sighed softly. "I understand you. After all, back then, my last family member was also killed by Senju Tobirama. I had no ties, only one pursuit left." It said, "If you choose family, then take me back to the Naka River."

"You can still go back?"

"I can't go back. Special states are irreversible, but I can disappear quietly there," "Madara" replied.

Obito was silent. He shook his head, gritted his teeth, and said, "I brought you out, how could I let you disappear? Let's go! We'll find the real Madara!"

"Good, then…" "Madara's" tone was slightly joyous.

Under his cover, Obito walked out of the clan compound without being discovered by anyone. Just as he reached the outskirts of the village.

"Be careful!"

"What's wrong?" Obito was surprised when a voice sounded behind him.

"Obito-san, where are you going?"

"Shisui?" Obito turned around and saw the familiar short figure from his memory. Under the influence of the lights, his shadow was stretched long, as if he had instantly grown much taller. He was silent for a moment, then said, "Shisui, I am going to find a path to peace. Are you willing to join me?"

"What path to peace?" Shisui was stunned for a moment. Peace… him? It wasn't that Shisui looked down on Obito, but such a great cause, even Senju Hashirama couldn't complete it. What made Obito think he could pursue peace by leaving the village?

Shisui said, bewildered, "Are you crazy?"

"No, I have never been clearer than at this moment. I see a great path laid out before me." Obito looked up at the night sky.

At this moment, "Madara" couldn't hold back. "Hurry up and go, don't waste time with him. The people from Konoha may be on their way. If you leave any later, it will be too late!"

"Let's go." Obito closed his eyes. Thinking that this departure might mean he would never see his grandmother again, he felt a wave of sadness, but thinking of the "great path" ahead, he was filled with determination. Amidst these complex feelings, Obito instantly disappeared from the spot.

Shisui used the Body Flicker Technique to chase after him. However, the next moment, a wave of darkness rushed over. He was shocked, immediately pulled out a scroll, formed several seals in a second, and then pressed his hand on the scroll in mid-air. A huge mass of amber instantly surged out, swallowing Shisui's body. The amber quickly solidified and took shape after swallowing Shisui.

The black shadow quickly retreated. A second later, Kyohiko arrived via the Flying Thunder God. He formed hand seals, and the ninjutsu transformed. The amber quickly dissolved. Shisui panted heavily, then hurriedly said, "Quick, chase him! Obito might be as you said, driven mad by the huge mental blow." In the end, he still used the word "mad." Otherwise, Obito would be a full-fledged rogue-nin, and the consequences would be much more serious than being mad!

Kyohiko frowned. He found… he couldn't sense Obito's chakra. "Which way did he go?"

"This way." Shisui pointed in a direction.

Kyohiko placed his hand on him. "You go to the Anbu and… hmm, you go to the Hokage's tower and wait. Just say I sent you. Don't talk to anyone alone until you're with the Hokage-sama." Shisui hadn't even reacted. The next second, the Flying Thunder God had already sent him to the Hokage's tower.

Then—Kyohiko used the Flying Thunder God to return to the Anbu and directly dragged Hyuga Kokan back. Then, they tracked all the way. But unfortunately, they couldn't find any trace, neither in the sky nor on the ground.

"Sir, should we still chase?"

"Forget it." Kyohiko shook his head. However, besides Black Zetsu, no one else had such an ability. Obito's matter indeed had Black Zetsu's involvement. Black Zetsu, Madara. He frowned. In the end, it was still Obito. The difference was, this time, Obito didn't experience death, but was a complete and utter rogue-nin. Because he had no chance to die. Compared to "death," the rogue-nin Obito had no way back. The only path before him was to keep moving forward. Otherwise, Black Zetsu would surely have had a better way. For example—having Obito killed along with the old woman, and then being taken away.

How are they going to handle the Mangekyo? Rin? Or… Obito's grandmother.