Kakashi looked at Guy's green spandex; wearing such clothes and having such a haircut?
Kakashi felt he'd rather just die.
A group of people looked at Guy, and at the thought of Kakashi turning into Guy's likeness, they couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Guy said quite indignantly, "This outfit of mine is cool and breathable. Not only can I move freely after putting it on, but it also showcases a perfect physique and beautiful lines."
As Guy spoke, he struck a pose, showing off his perfect lines.
It was an eyesore for everyone.
Kakashi's peers sat in his hospital room chatting; it was a rare gathering for them.
These people had rushed to the battlefield right after graduating from the Ninja Academy. Was it rare to have such a gathering?
It was just that some figures could no longer be found, such as Obito and several other peers.
They had all died in the war.
Kurenai sighed, "I wonder when the war will finally end?"
Asuma said, "Soon. As long as we drive away Kirigakure, the war will be over."
Kakashi looked at Asuma and asked the question he had been wanting to ask: "By the way, Asuma, do you know why we were withdrawn from the front lines?"
Rin, Guy, Genma, and the others from Kirigakure front all showed expressions of confusion.
The Mist Invaders hadn't even been repelled yet, so why did Konoha retreat? No matter how you looked at it, this decision by the higher-ups seemed like a betrayal of the country!
Could it be that Hokage-sama is also colluding with the Hidden Mist?
To this day, the Konoha authorities have not provided a reasonable explanation for the decision to withdraw from Kirigakure front.
Because the news of Madara could not be publicized under any circumstances!
Asuma glanced left and right, then quietly closed Kakashi's door.
Kushina was dismissive: "What's there to hide?"
Kushina also didn't know about the major events that had occurred recently; her focus was still on Tsunade being investigated by the Jonin Council.
The news of Madara's resurrection was likely known even by the old ladies at the Village entrance, but Kushina was still clueless.
Although Kushina was the Village's Jinchuriki, she was surrounded by Anbu, and her every move was strictly monitored; her information network was even inferior to that of ordinary villagers.
Asuma closed the door and said, "Kakashi, Guy, don't spread this around. This news is only for active Jonin."
Kushina put her hands on her hips, feeling a bit annoyed: "I'm a Jonin too, why didn't I receive the news?"
Kurenai quickly comforted Kushina: "Kushina-senpai, you are a retired Jonin. Only active Jonin were informed."
"I see. Old Sarutobi really doesn't give me any face. One day I'll definitely pluck out all his beard."
Everyone chuckled awkwardly. With Kushina's fiery temper, even the Third Hokage would have a headache!
Asuma leaned in and whispered to everyone.
But his voice was too low, and Kushina couldn't hear clearly, so she gave Asuma a slap: "Did you leave your vocal cords at home?"
Asuma quickly raised his volume: "I said, Uchiha Madara was resurrected by Ryou—"
Kushina: "σ(o´･Å･｀o)?."
Kurama: "(ﾟДﾟ)ﾉ."
Kushina was still wondering who Uchiha Madara was and how Ryou had risen from the dead.
The fox spirit in her belly had already widened its eyes in terror, followed by a roar of impotent rage: "Uchiha Madara—"
Kushina clutched her stomach, feeling a bit of pain.
The people around didn't notice her abnormality; they were all wondering who Madara was.
Once Asuma finally finished explaining, everyone felt like the sky was falling.
Asuma said a lot, all of which he had overheard while eavesdropping in a corner at home over the past few days.
To summarize Madara's terror, there were several points.
He was the ancestor of the Uchiha Clan from the Warring States Period. He once joined forces with the First Hokage to establish Konoha and stabilize the Land of Fire, and was known alongside the First Hokage as a legendary Ninja.
Later, he defected, controlled the Nine-Tails to attack Konoha, and fought a world-shaking, long-lasting battle with the First Hokage at the Valley of the End, where he was eventually killed by the First Hokage.
But somehow, Madara didn't die. He was discovered and brought back by the rogue Ryou.
Now, Madara has returned to his prime, and the Sannin were completely wiped out when they faced him.
Orochimaru died in battle, Jiraiya's life hangs by a thread, and Tsunade was captured.
After hearing this, Kurenai, Shizune, and the others already knew, so they weren't as shocked.
But the Ninjas who had just returned from Kirigakure front, like Kakashi, Rin, and Guy, turned pale, as if they had fallen into an abyss.
The sky is falling!
Kushina touched her stomach and thought to herself: Kurama, are you also afraid of Madara?
Just how terrifying is Madara? Even a natural disaster like the Nine-Tails Demon Fox trembles at the mention of his name.
Immediately, Kushina focused all her attention on the news of Tsunade's capture. She anxiously grabbed Asuma's collar: "Tsunade-nee was caught by Uchiha Madara? Is that true?"
Asuma replied, "It's true. Lord Orochimaru was the first to discover Uchiha Madara's whereabouts and called Lord Jiraiya and Lady Tsunade to attack him together as the Sannin."
"I didn't expect Uchiha Madara to be so terrifying; he easily crushed Konoha's three pillars."
"Lord Jiraiya's life hangs by a thread. He is currently undergoing emergency treatment at Mount Myōboku, and his fate is uncertain."
"Ryou said Lord Orochimaru was beaten to death by Uchiha Madara, and Lord Minato also said Lord Orochimaru met with misfortune."
"The old man doesn't believe it because he hasn't seen a body. Anko and Lord Orochimaru's subordinates are still in the Land of Grass searching for his whereabouts."
"..."
Silence, a blanket of silence.
Kushina finally understood why the Nine-Tails was afraid.
Kushina also began to tremble with fear.
Is such a Ninja, such an Madara, really someone Konoha can deal with?
No wonder Minato hasn't come to see me since he returned; he's been busy the whole time!
No wonder Hokage-sama wanted to withdraw all Ninjas from Kirigakure front.
It was all because of Uchiha Madara.
Rin remembered: "Was the Uchiha Clan surrounding the Hokage Building earlier also because of Uchiha Madara?"
Asuma nodded: "The Uchiha Clan is too detestable. They actually used Uchiha Madara's influence to threaten the old man into giving them the next Hokage position."
"Fortunately, the old man refused. However, the Uchiha Clan was granted two spots in the Anbu, and Uchiha Fugaku was also nominated for the next Hokage election."
Everyone present showed expressions of dislike toward the Uchiha Clan.
How could they force a confrontation when the Village's survival is at stake? At a time like this, shouldn't everyone be working together to overcome the difficulties?
Only Kakashi, Rin, and Kushina did not follow the crowd; they still remembered Obito's kindness, and the Uchiha Clan wasn't really that bad.
Back then, Obito gave his bloodline to Kakashi. Logically, the Uchiha could have reclaimed it, and even if the Konoha higher-ups wanted to keep it, it would have been impossible.
This is a Kekkei Genkai, a taboo for bloodline clans.
With the Senju and Hyuga right there, if you dare to forcibly seize the Uchiha's Kekkei Genkai today, you'll dare to steal the Hyuga's Byakugan or the Senju's secret techniques tomorrow.
But the Uchiha did not force its return.
Uchiha Fugaku, after hearing Obito's dying wish, overrode all objections and respected Obito's will, giving the Sharingan to Kakashi.
Based on this point alone, it's impossible for those close to Minato to hate the Uchiha.