章 23: **Chapter 23: Just a Waste**
*How did he know my identity?*
*Where did he see through it?* He had disguised himself flawlessly.
Even his former teacher hadn't noticed anything unusual.
But somehow, this guy had figured it out.
"Bang!"
The figure encircled by chains suddenly exploded into a cloud of smoke, and two shadow clones on either side charged straight forward.
"No, I must leave!"
Obito's mind was in a whirlwind; he couldn't make any decisions at this moment.
The two shadow clones passed right through Obito's body!
Another swirling vortex appeared on Obito's body.
"Obito-senpai, why are you in such a hurry to leave?"
Reijin noticed that Obito was flustered, so he stopped his attacks.
This guy wasn't that smart, which was why Uchiha Madara could manipulate him.
That also meant he could be used by Reijin.
"How did you figure out who I am?"
Uchiha Obito stopped moving, and his killing intent surged.
He had been too focused on how to escape.
Even if he left Konoha, there was already someone who knew his identity.
If he didn't kill this person, his identity would no longer be a secret.
"After all, I've been around you guys for a year! I'm very familiar with you and Kakashi."
"Do you remember when you got promoted to Chūnin? I even gave you a gift and urged you to confess to Rin, but unfortunately, you were too useless."
Reijin said regretfully.
*What a waste!*
Originally, he wanted to recruit Obito, prevent him from becoming Madara's pawn, and give him a happy life.
The script Reijin had planned for Obito was better than Madara's, allowing him to win Rin's affection, and then Kakashi would die unexpectedly in front of him, pushing Obito to awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan.
But with Rin around, Obito would have been more controllable, and Reijin would have become Obito's only friend.
At that time, a Mangekyō Sharingan would have been his asset.
But this guy didn't even dare to express his feelings.
The first step had already failed.
*What a waste.*
Moreover, Reijin had invested a lot, but in the end, his relationship with Obito wasn't even as good as Obito's relationship with Kakashi.
When he died, all he talked about was Kakashi, and he didn't even want to give him the other Sharingan.
"..."
Obito's face darkened instantly.
*Don't talk about that.*
"I've long since abandoned the name Uchiha Obito. My only name now is Uchiha Madara."
"In this false world, there is no Uchiha Obito. Since you've recognized my identity, Reijin…"
"Then join me! Let's create a truly peaceful world together."
"In the new world, the Uchiha clan will thrive and grow stronger."
"In that world, you will become Hokage and lead Konoha and the Uchiha to fulfill all your ambitions!"
Since his identity had been exposed, Obito didn't bother hiding it anymore.
He extended an olive branch to Reijin, hoping to recruit him into the Akatsuki organization.
Reijin's strength was already sufficient, and his chakra reserves were even greater than Obito's.
He could easily help him complete his plan!
And does this guy really not have a Mangekyō Sharingan?
Or has he been hiding it all along, never revealing it?
"A new world? Instead of creating a new world, Obito-senpai, I'd rather try to fulfill my ambitions here."
"I plan to lead the Uchiha clan in a coup and completely take over Konoha. I wonder if you can help me."
Reijin also extended a hand toward Obito.
Knowing the Moon's Eye Plan, Reijin was aware that Obito's dream was impossible to achieve.
Since joining Minato's team, his life had been manipulated.
Knowing that this plan was impossible to complete, he wouldn't join in their make-believe game.
"A coup? But as far as I know, you haven't fully united the Uchiha clan, have you?"
"With the people you have now, it seems almost impossible."
Obito showed some interest.
Konoha was also an accomplice in killing Rin.
Seeing Konoha suffer would be his greatest joy.
**"Uchiha Fugaku is stubborn and inflexible. Such a person might as well stay with the Uchiha clan and wait for death!"**
"Only by launching a coup can the Uchiha clan truly be saved!"
"Obito, as someone who was once part of the Uchiha clan, I believe you'll help me, right?"
"With your Mangekyō Sharingan, Konoha would find it difficult to withstand our assault."
Reijin could tell that Obito was starting to get interested.
He had always known that this guy was incredibly smart.
"Interesting! Planning to reform Konoha? But if you launch a coup, many people will die."
"Given the current strength of the Uchiha clan, it would be difficult to defeat Konoha's higher-ups."
Obito still had some rationality left and considered the situation, thinking about rejecting the idea.
He was a native of Konoha, and while the village's visible power might seem lacking, who knew how many trump cards were hidden?
"You just need to release the seal on the Nine-Tails and keep the Third Hokage occupied—that will be enough."
"I can handle the rest."
Reijin had already decided what he wanted Obito to do.
Obito could easily deal with the Third Hokage and release the Nine-Tails' seal.
After all, he was already familiar with the process, having held Naruto as a baby when he was younger.
He was probably very familiar with the child by now.
"Keep the Third Hokage occupied? Alright!"
"When you're ready to launch the coup, come find me."
Obito agreed, seeing no downside to it.
The weaker Konoha became, the easier it would be for him to capture the Tailed Beasts.
Since the Nine-Tails was in Konoha, he could retrieve it whenever he wanted.
As for whether the Uchiha could really succeed in their coup...
He had no concern at all. If Reijin's coup succeeded, it would still be beneficial to him, and they might continue working together.
The Nine-Tails would still be within his grasp, even if they didn't cooperate.
He had the Mangekyō Sharingan—handling a Three-Tomoe Sharingan would be a piece of cake.
"Wait, Obito-senpai!"
Reijin called out to Obito, who was about to leave.
"What now?" Obito was slightly impatient. If not for the fear of exposing his identity, he would have killed Reijin by now.
Couldn't he just say everything at once instead of dragging it out like this?
"Since you call yourself Uchiha Madara, I assume you've found Madara's inheritance, right?"
"I believe the fan Uchiha Madara took from the clan is also in your possession."
"Obito-senpai, why not return it to the Uchiha clan?"
Reijin narrowed his eyes, clearly interested in the fan.
The fan was made from a part of the God Tree.
It could be considered a sacred artifact of the Uchiha clan.
"Return it to the Uchiha clan? That fan is mine now."
"Besides, Reijin, don't push your luck. Do you think I won't kill you?"
Obito's eye behind the mask glowed red as he spoke coldly.
A black rod extended from his palm, gleaming with a deadly light.
"Since we need to cooperate, helping to strengthen your partner would make our plan more secure, wouldn't it?"
"Also, ever since you and Rin left, Kakashi has been late every day, placing flowers at the memorial stone for both of you."
"He always says, 'Obito, Rin, what should I do?' If Kakashi found out you were alive..."
"Kakashi would probably search the entire ninja world to find you, just to ask you one question: 'Why didn't you return to Konoha if you survived? Was it because I couldn't protect Rin?'"
"And—"
Before Reijin could finish, Obito's face behind the mask twisted with anger.
Kakashi.
Why is it always Kakashi?
"Fine! I'll give you the fan."
"But if your coup fails, I'll take it back."
"And... my identity must remain a secret. If it's exposed, our cooperation ends."
Obito activated Kamui and left, not wanting to talk to Reijin any longer.
He was genuinely afraid that Reijin would ask for his eye next.
The way he kept staring at Obito's eye was unsettling.
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**Note from the author:**
The battles in "Naruto" suddenly feel uncomfortable to write about, so I'll skip them for now.
Oh, and it looks like my recommendation is about to drop.
My follower count is at a delicate point—just 20 more readers, and I'll secure a spot on the recommendation list.
This is too painful!
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