76Gouge out Kakashi's eyesAI Model: gemini-2.5-flashChapter 76: Digging Out Kakashi's Eyes
"What?"
Everyone looked at Zetsu, not understanding what other method could interfere with Flying Thunder God.
When they saw Zetsu's gaze turn to Uchiha Obito, Nagato and the others were puzzled.
This person was good at defense, but why would Zetsu think he had the ability to interfere with Naruto's Flying Thunder God?
"Me?"
Even Uchiha Obito found it strange.
"You've always been missing an eye, haven't you? Go dig out Kakashi's eye, and you'll be able to use the full version of Mangekyo's ability."
"And most importantly, you said last time that your other eye has very strong offensive capabilities."
"It involves space, and can interfere with Flying Thunder God."
"That's right."
Their eyes lit up.
What bothered them most right now was Flying Thunder God.
If they could interfere with it, forcing Naruto to be unable to use Flying Thunder God, then they would have a great chance of suppressing him.
Obito remained silent.
Digging out an eye, Kakashi's?
"You should think about it carefully."
Because of Naruto, everyone present knew a little about Uchiha Obito's general situation.
So they also knew about his inner struggle.
They said nothing, and neither did Nagato.
Because he believed Uchiha Obito would understand.
It was just an eye that was given away.
Kakashi Hatake had plenty of eyes he wanted; it wasn't taking his life, so there was no need to be so conflicted.
"Do I really have to do this?"
Obito walked out of the meeting hall in a daze, wandering alone in the rain.
Zetsu held up an umbrella, blocking the curtain of rain.
Obito looked up at the black umbrella, vaguely recalling Rin Nohara doing the same for him back then.
"Think about what you want to do. You can completely compensate him then, can't you?"
"Compensate?"
Obito murmured, it seemed to make sense.
"Think about it, if you don't do it, we won't be able to deal with that Fourth Hokage."
"If we can't deal with him, then our plan will be impossible to achieve."
"So, everything for the future, everything for creating a world with Rin Nohara."
"Don't say anymore, I know what to do."
Uchiha Obito's voice was cold.
He knew what to do.
He hadn't even spared his teacher and his wife back then; now it was just an eye, not a big problem.
"I will act immediately."
Obito's resolve gradually solidified.
He knew that from the moment of the Nine-TailedFox's rampage, he no longer had another choice.
He could only go down this dark path.
"Kakashi, I'm sorry. When I achieve my goal, you will forgive me."
...
When everything settled, Naruto waited for a long time.
Soon after sensing the Flying Thunder God Technique leave the range of the Hidden Rain Jutsu, Naruto silently flew over.
"You've come."
"I've come."
A small white snake and Naruto looked at each other.
The small white snake spoke in human language: "You're looking for me?"
"I'm here to recruit you."
Orochimaru: "???"
"Are you joking? I'm a rogue Ninja from Konoha Village."
"That's not important, it's in the past. Konoha Village now needs talents like you."
"You just want to use me up, don't you?"
Orochimaru sneered repeatedly.
"I've investigated you. You're someone who's good at using people, and you won't stop until you've squeezed them dry."
Most importantly, this person has no bottom line, doing anything and everything.
When it comes to tricking people, he's even more unpredictable.
Now Uchiha Obito is an example.
He was originally well-hidden, but Naruto, from who knows where, got information and directly exposed him.
He even, unprecedentedly, put up that statue at the main gate of Konoha Village.
Now, he truly is infamous for eternity.
Facing such a person, no amount of caution is too much.
Naruto sighed: "Whether you believe it or not, I don't think I'm that bad."
"Benefits!"
Orochimaru looked at Naruto seriously.
He had a lot of funding for his research in the Land of Rain, and could freely control certain things.
Given that, why would he move?
"Here, take this. I think you'll come."
Naruto pulled out a radish root and handed it to Orochimaru, then turned and left.
He had wasted too much time here.
The reason he came to find Orochimaru was indeed to recruit him.
Orochimaru's research achievements were impressive.
Such a big shot could play a huge role in the future.
The advancement of the world couldn't do without them.
And what Konoha Village lacked right now was such a person.
Orochimaru dangled the radish root and silently left.
He was very curious about what this thing was for; it was just a carrot root, why make it so mysterious?
But given Naruto's mysteriousness and power, such a person wouldn't joke with him, so he vaguely had some expectation in his heart.
Perhaps this thing was really a great treasure.
Never mind, he'd take it back and research it after supper.
With a flick of his tail, Orochimaru thought for a moment, picked up the small bird, and silently vanished.
This thing was good, he could research it.
Sasori of the Red Sand used some unknown material; he hadn't thought about it before, but now he was very curious.
Orochimaru left satisfied.
And Naruto also returned silently, without alarming anyone.
"This day was truly exciting."
The Nine-Tailed Fox finally relaxed, mumbling helplessly: "You're practically dancing on the tip of the Shinigami's blade."
"The tip of the Shinigami's blade?"
Naruto suddenly realized that his cheap old man was probably still fighting the Shinigami in that place.
He remembered it seemed to be a mask.
He had to find time to look for it.
"What are you going to do next?"
"Cultivate talents. I'm the leader; how can I do everything myself?"
Naruto stretched, most things were already done.
Two pieces of the puzzle remained.
Ninja battles would be very damaging, so a medical Ninja who could hold the fort was needed.
Tsunade was definitely someone who couldn't be bypassed.
Her greatest treasure, besides her northern and southern hemispheres, was her rich knowledge of medical Ninjutsu.
And that coveted Yin Seal.
Any of the Three Sannin was a treasure.
It seemed Jiraiya didn't have many benefits, but the other two could be considered national treasures.
The last piece of the puzzle was Konoha Village's overall strength.
Especially the strong ones of the younger generation.
He needed to make them grow quickly; the Villagecouldn't be shouldered by him alone.
He still needed to take another step forward.
Only then would the space expand.
"Nine-Tailed."
"Hmm?"
"Next up is the painstaking effort."
"What's that? You just push yourself too hard. How long has it been, and you've already reached this position."
The Nine-Tailed Fox sighed, saying with some heartache: "Relax a bit. Most things are done now, and you should settle down properly."
"You're right."
Naruto smiled brightly and excitedly went out.
"Where are you going?"
"To find someone to eat with."
"And look at houses, by the way."
...
"This, this is..."
In the Land of Rain, in Orochimaru's laboratory, Orochimaru's words began to stutter.
At this moment, he looked at the radish root in front of him in shock, his entire body trembling slightly...