Chapter 191: I Feel Only Hatred Toward Konoha—Toward Everyone!
Near the temporary rest area arranged by Kirigakure for the troops of the other ninja villages.
A crudely built, makeshift interrogation chamber had been erected.
At this moment, Kakashi arrived here carrying countless questions.
Interrogation specialists from the other ninja villages were also present.
However, Kakashi made no attempt to avoid them. He walked straight up to Obito—who was suspended and bound—and asked directly:
"Are you the person I knew?"
"Heh heh…"
"So you still remember me after all, Kakashi!"
Obito's tone was mocking, laced with meaning.
Hearing those words, Kakashi's expression darkened:
"Why did things turn out like this?"
"Why would you do these things? Why control the Nine-Tails to attack Konoha? Wasn't that your own village too?"
"Don't try to emotionally blackmail me with that, Kakashi!"
"From the moment you killed Rin, I stopped being a ninja of Konoha!"
"Toward you, toward Konoha, toward everyone—I feel nothing but hatred!"
Hearing Kakashi try to reminisce about the past and appeal to their old bond, Obito immediately lost his temper.
His direct admission left Kakashi's heart in agony.
At the same time, he was utterly shocked.
Because Obito had just said that he had killed Rin.
But when Rin died, Obito had already been buried—crushed under a boulder from Iwagakure ninja.
A normal flesh-and-blood human should have died without question.
So why did he know about all this?
And why was he still alive?
"What exactly happened to you, Obito? Why are you pretending to be Uchiha Madara? What is Akatsuki's goal?"
Kakashi quickly pulled himself out of his grief. Now, in a highly professional manner, he began interrogating Obito.
"I suggest we don't waste time talking to him like this. Kumogakure has a very complete and reliable set of interrogation methods for captives."
"As long as we use them, I guarantee he'll tell us everything honestly."
At that moment, a Kumogakure ANBU with a shocking scar across his face reminded Kakashi.
Hearing this, Kakashi gave Obito a deep look.
"Ah… I'm sorry."
"But I still have some important questions I need to clarify. Until then, I'd appreciate it if you could wait."
"Once I've learned what I need to know, I'll naturally leave."
Kakashi's words essentially meant he was refusing to let Kumogakure's ANBU use torture on Obito.
In truth, this was also a form of protection for Obito.
Even though Obito had changed—becoming a dangerous stranger—
In Kakashi's heart, he still regarded him as one of his most important comrades.
"Hmph… then you'd better hurry!"
An Iwagakure ANBU said impatiently to Kakashi.
Kakashi ignored him.
He turned back to Obito:
"Answer my previous question, Obito."
"I have nothing to say to you."
"If I must say something… everything Akatsuki and I have done has been entirely for the sake of the entire ninja world."
"We are not selfish like you people."
"Akatsuki's ultimate goal is to bring permanent peace to the entire ninja world…"
Obito's words caused a stir among everyone present, but they quickly furrowed their brows deeply.
Villains always liked to give themselves noble-sounding excuses.
It made the upcoming judgment feel slightly less heavy.
Was what this guy said true?
No one could give an answer.
"Is that why you stole the tailed beasts?"
Kakashi regained his composure. His eyes flickered as he stared at Obito and asked again.
…
Meanwhile, on the other side—
Kushina, along with Konan, Yūhi Kurenai, and Yekura, was on her way back home.
After throwing herself completely into protecting Kirigakure during the battle, they hadn't felt it so strongly.
Now that the fighting was over and order in the village was gradually being restored, Kushina and the others immediately thought of Mikoto, little Naruto, little Sasuke, and little Karin still at home.
As a mother herself, Kushina was most concerned about these little ones.
So now they hurried without stopping, eager to return home and check on the children.
However, on the way, Kushina and the others were suddenly blocked by a group of people.
Leading them was an old man—none other than the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Beside him were several guards, including a young elite from the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Shisui.
There was also a small child, about six or seven years old. Kushina stared for a moment before recognizing him as Mikoto's eldest son, Itachi.
She frowned, watching the group approaching.
"What are these guys doing here instead of working?"
Konan asked expressionlessly.
"Looks like they came specifically for us."
Kurenai warned.
"Still want to fight?"
Yekura's body began radiating scorching heat.
Her powerful Scorch Release kekkei genkai hadn't been fully unleashed from start to finish earlier.
Now seeing enemies, Yekura instantly became eager for battle.
"Please don't be alarmed. We have no hostile intentions."
Hiruzen quickly sensed the strong hostility from the opposing group and proactively explained.
"What do you want?"
Kushina asked directly.
"I just have some questions I'd like to ask you, Kushina…"
Hiruzen explained again.
He had a bellyful of things he wanted to say—the Nine-Tails rampage, Minato's death, Kushina's disappearance…
Now Kushina had appeared in Kirigakure and was clearly standing on Kirigakure's side.
All of this left Hiruzen deeply puzzled.
Until he understood the cause and what had truly happened during this time, he would not be at ease.
…
On this side, order in Kirigakure was being restored in an orderly manner. Work resumed, and a rough plan for village reconstruction had already been drafted.
At the same time, on the other side—
Oborotsuki used the Flying Thunder God mark he had previously left on the Deva Path to easily track their new hideout.
With a single Flying Thunder God, he appeared at the underground entrance.
This entrance was very inconspicuous.
It was originally difficult for anyone to find.
At this moment, a powerful defensive barrier had also been deployed around the entrance.
If anyone tried to force their way in, the enemy would notice immediately.
"Hmph…"
Oborotsuki observed the dense, forested mountainous surroundings and couldn't help but smile meaningfully.
"Such petty tricks are more than enough against ordinary ninja."
"But using them against me?"
"Pure delusion…"
Thinking this, his figure flickered slightly and he effortlessly passed through the defensive barrier, vanishing from sight.
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