Chapter 170: Chapter 170 : The Powerful Kisame!!
"By the way, Tobirama-sensei, can we have Hayashi Sora talk about Obito first?"
Senju Tobirama looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had spoken, and replied, "I passed Hayashi Sora a note during the third review session, asking him to talk about Uchiha Madara, but he hasn't responded. I'm not sure if he didn't receive the note, or if the screen has restrictions on who can be included in the review."
"Restrictions? What kind of restrictions?"
"Restrictions on the order of the reviewed characters."
"What use would the screen's restrictions have?"
Tobirama had thought about this question too. However, with his limited understanding as a mortal, he couldn't make sense of it.
He preferred to believe that Hayashi Sora hadn't received his note rather than thinking that the screen could actually restrict the order of the characters in the review.
If it was the former, it was simply a mistake.
From the extra videos showing life experiences from different universe, it was clear that the small notes he sent along with the rewards were carried by some group.
It was normal for things to get bumped around or mishandled during transport.
It's possible that his note was damaged or lost during the process.
If it was the latter, then it meant the screen had its own unique logic, and it might even have thoughts similar to humans.
If that was the case, until they figured out how the screen worked, Tobirama thought it was best to wait and observe.
The screen was just too mysterious. It had been almost ten months since it first appeared in the Hokage office.
At that time, Tobirama had yet to understand the basics: how it appeared, how it came into being, or what its purpose was.
In a situation where he knew nothing, keeping the status quo seemed like the best choice.
"Hiruzen, since you like to think so much, I'll give you a task. While 'protecting' the Daimyo, also think more about the light screen issue. Remember, I'll be testing you next month."
Sarutobi Hiruzen was left confused after hearing this.
He didn't know what he had done to upset Tobirama-sensei. Why was he suddenly tasked with thinking about the light screen? The worst part was, Tobirama would test him afterward.
This was completely unreasonable.
Everyone knew nothing about the light screen.
How was he supposed to be tested on it?
Wasn't the answer's correctness still decided by Tobirama?
Right now, Hiruzen regretted it deeply.
He shouldn't have spoken up earlier.
Even if he did, he shouldn't have asked a follow-up question.
He really messed up.
Seeing Hiruzen getting scolded, Shimura Danzo couldn't help but laugh to himself, covering his mouth and turning his head, trying to hide his joy.
From the way his shoulders were shaking, it was clear just how happy he was.
"Danzo, since you're so happy, you should also think about the light screen like Hiruzen. Next month, I'll test you together."
"Huh?"
[After learning about the "Eye of the Moon Plan", Kisame's initial confusion vanished immediately.]
[Facing the false world, he quickly accepted the plan and naturally joined Akatsuki, becoming the new owner of the Samehada, earning the title of one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, an S-rank rogue ninja.]
[Akatsuki even gave him a new member starter kit: the Fire Cloud Cloak and the "Nan (South)" ring.]
[The ring doesn't need much explanation, but the Red Cloud Cloak is a hidden life-threatening symbol, so make sure not to remove it when fighting. (laughs)]
[Wanting to make a big impact after joining Akatsuki, Kisame was immediately sent by Obito to spy on the new member, Uchiha Itachi, and formed a partnership to carry out missions together.]
[But Uchiha Itachi's experience of slaughtering his own clan made Kisame deeply empathize, causing the two of them to quickly get through the adjustment period.]
Seeing this, Asuma suddenly slapped his forehead and said, "I knew it! When I was looking at Kisame and Fuguki Suikazan earlier, I felt an odd sense of déjà vu with Kisame's actions. Now that Uchiha Itachi has appeared, I realize that his behavior is very similar to Itachi's."
Kakashi nodded and responded, "It's definitely similar, but it's only a similarity."
Kurenai also chimed in, saying, "So their relationship should be relatively harmonious, given they have similar experiences."
However, Sakumo seemed to feel a bit of pity for Kisame. "What a shame for Kisame. He was just a ninja who followed orders. How did he end up with the label of a rogue ninja?"
Sakumo himself was once a ninja who only followed orders. Whatever the higher-ups told him to do, he would do, never questioning the underlying complexities. If a mission was given to him, he just carried it out.
The only time he really thought things through was during his final mission.
He had to choose between saving a teammate and completing the mission.
If he saved his teammate, the mission would fail, and the village would suffer losses.
If he didn't save the teammate, the mission would succeed, the village wouldn't suffer, and they would benefit.
Sakumo thought a lot about it at the time, but in the end, he chose to save his teammate, letting that damn mission go to hell.
Everyone knew what happened afterward. Under public pressure, he committed suicide, leaving behind the young Kakashi.
Now, seeing Kisame on the screen, Sakumo couldn't help but feel a bit emotional.
He felt sympathy for Kisame's situation.
At the same time, he felt pity for his own past.
"Hmph, I have to mention our Konoha 'hero,' Uchiha Obito," Asuma said, looking at Sasuke, who had a cold smile on his face. He patted Sasuke's shoulder and joked, "If Danzo hadn't died, I'm sure they would have had a lot to talk about."
"Second to Danzo, huh?"
"Hahaha, Sasuke, you usually have such a cold expression, I didn't expect you to be so humorous."
Looking at Asuma laughing, Sasuke twitched his mouth but didn't respond.
[Many years later, when Kisame and Itachi Uchiha go to Konoha to capture Naruto, they fight against Konoha's Jonin.]
[Kurenai uses genjutsu against Itachi Uchiha, and while Asuma is being pressured by Kisame, Guy's Strong Fist: Hirudora (Morning Peacock) makes Kisame remember this man for the rest of his life.]
[The next time Kisame faces this man, he uses a clone created with the Shapeshifting Jutsu to face off against Guy's team.]
[Unfortunately, he is defeated by Guy's Morning Peacock, and this time, Kisame finds an unexpected surprise.]
[Later, Kisame, who prides himself as the Akatsuki's most skilled live-capture expert, captures the Four-Tails Jinchuriki, Roshi, without anyone's help. This proves that Kisame wasn't just boasting—he captured the Jinchuriki without any resistance.]
[Afterwards, when Kisame hears about Itachi's death at Sasuke's hands, Zetsu asks Kisame what his plans are. Kisame calmly replies: "Itachi is dead, so let me have a little freedom for now."]
[It's clear that monitoring Itachi was indeed a mentally exhausting task for Kisame.]
"Is Kisame really that strong?"
After Orochimaru's Konoha collapse plan, Itachi and Kisame did visit Konoha.
At that time, Asuma fought Kisame in taijutsu but was definitely overwhelmed by him.
Asuma admits that Kisame's strength is indeed greater than his.
But to say that Kisame could capture a Jinchuriki, especially the Four-Tails Jinchuriki, Roshi, he wouldn't have believed it if the light screen hadn't revealed it.
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