pjbooks Chapter 573 Finding Help
Chapter 573 Finding Help
After considering the theory of divine will centered on Naruto, the Child of Prophecy, Kakashi felt as if the clouds had parted and the sun was shining through, and he suddenly found hope.
However, Kakashi was not complacent. He first thought about a question from the opposite perspective: why didn't Bai Mo mention this method in the letter?
Did Bai Mo not come up with a solution?
No, as the second most ardent supporter of Hakumo in the ninja world, Kakashi immediately denied this view.
"I understand, Bai Mo doesn't believe Naruto can make a change."
Kakashi came to a conclusion.
Kakashi had unknowingly walked off the beach and returned to Kirigakure.
Changing Naruto is definitely not something he can accomplish alone; it requires the cooperation of many parties.
Kakashi can find an experienced "senior" in his mind to act as an assistant.
Unfortunately, this "senior" happened to be in Kirigakure at that time.
"Kisame?"
Kakashi was lost in thought, his attention completely focused on the problem, when Samehada and Kisame suddenly appeared in his line of sight and brought him back to his senses.
Kakashi vaguely remembered that Kisame and Samehada... wait, Kisame and Itachi were teammates in the Akatsuki organization and often went on missions together.
Unless it's the rumor that "Itachi often uses genjutsu on Kisame to make him think he's doing a mission with someone else when he's actually alone," then Itachi must be nearby.
"Itachi? Uchiha Itachi, I need to talk to you!"
Kakashi looked around but couldn't find Itachi, so he simply started shouting on the spot.
It's the same operation as when Obito searched for White Zetsu during the Tsukuyomi seal.
A crow flew down from the tree, landed in front of Kakashi, blinked twice, and then took flight again.
Kakashi immediately understood and followed.
Then, they met Itachi Uchiha in the woods.
Kakashi got straight to the point, [impressive, he spoke the truth right away] and told Itachi his thoughts directly.
First, the Second Hokage appointed him as the next Hokage and tasked him with changing the bullying atmosphere in Konoha.
"Kakashi, you should know that other ninja villages besides Konoha also have similar problems to some extent."
As far as I know, Gaara, the Kazekage of Sunagakure, and Killer Bee, the Hidden Cloud Village, were both bullied when they were young.
Itachi Uchiha spoke calmly and composedly.
"Itachi, now that things have come to this, everyone knows your true identity, so stop pretending."
Are you worried that we're plotting something and one of us will be targeted for eavesdropping?
Or are you testing my feelings for Konoha?
Itachi, let alone the fact that the bullying problem in other ninja villages is not as serious as in Konoha, even if it is more serious, so what?
Just because other ninja villages have more serious problems, does that mean we can ignore Konoha's problems?
Our goal is definitely not to compete with other ninja villages in terms of being worse; whoever is less worse is considered the winner.
Kakashi's tone became serious.
In terms of Sharingan power, Itachi was indeed Kakashi's senior.
However, in terms of seniority in Konoha, Kakashi is the senior. Itachi served under him during his time in the Anbu and went on missions together.
"Sorry, it's a habit, and it's hard to change it overnight."
Itachi realized that his tendency to test the waters at the start of a fight was inappropriate at this moment, so he apologized immediately.
"Never mind, it's alright, let's get back to business."
Kakashi waved his hand and continued explaining his thoughts.
Including his seeking help from Bai Mo, only to be told that the only way to reduce the number was through massacre, he then thought of using Naruto's identity as the prophesied child to forcibly break through the bullying will.
"Bai Mo came from the 'Boruto era' and has seen Naruto in the future."
Bai Mo also described Naruto in the future, saying that Naruto's saintly qualities remained unchanged, and he was still the same boy he used to be, without the slightest change.
Neither time nor family could change Naruto, and perhaps that's why Bai Mo believed Naruto was unchangeable, and thus did not offer this solution.
It's not just a personality issue.
I really can't imagine what Naruto would look like after the change.
But until the masked man's true identity is revealed, I can't imagine what Obito will look like after the change.
The most important thing about Naruto is that he is the reincarnation of Ashura's chakra.
And his identity as the Child of Prophecy.
These two factors seem to have placed a shackle on Naruto's personality and stance.
Only by finding a way to break through this shackle and change Naruto's personality can we have a chance to find a loophole in the seemingly unsolvable Will of Conqueror, and thus change others.
Kakashi told Itachi his deductions and conclusions.
"The will of Heaven, the will of the Overlord? It feels like everyone has been poisoned by Kotoamatsukami, this is indeed..."
Itachi was quite moved after hearing what Kakashi said.
First of all, there is no doubt that Itachi himself was once the target of the Will of Conquerors.
As the eldest son of the Uchiha clan, one of the most prestigious clans in Konoha at the time, with extraordinary strength and status, he was still brutally beaten... by shadow clones.
The Uchiha clan is considered an enforcement team, which is why they are feared and resented.
The problem is, when these people were bullying the Uchiha children, they didn't seem to feel any fear in them.
Knowing full well that the Uchiha clan is vindictive and prone to acting on impulse, isn't this just asking for trouble?
Later, when Itachi heard that the young lady of the Hyuga clan had also been bullied, he said that was normal, as he had been through it himself.
Strangely, he had never heard of the Uchiha clan retaliating against others for bullying, nor had he heard of the Hyuga clan targeting anyone because Hinata was bullied.
It seems that bullying and being bullied have become commonplace in Konoha.
Looking back on that feeling now, it was absolutely terrifying.
Just as Itachi said, it was as if everyone had been commanded by Kotoamatsukami.
The bully is not afraid of life or death, strength or weakness, and will always carry out the will of the bully. The bullied person will never hold a grudge and will eventually choose to protect Konoha.
"Yes, Itachi, according to Bai Mo, you changed Sasuke multiple times in the original timeline. The fact that you could change Sasuke, who is the reincarnation of Indra, shows that this 'shackle' is not absolutely unbreakable!"
Kakashi finally revealed his true purpose in seeking out Itachi.
"Actually, it wasn't just me who changed Sasuke, Sasuke also changed me. And if you're talking about the Sasuke from the 'Boruto' era, it wasn't me who truly changed him, it was Naruto."
Itachi shook his head slightly.
As a former double agent, Itachi's knowledge was actually secondhand, and he knew less and later than Kakashi and the other Konoha people.
"Naruto...yes, Naruto! Sasuke!"
Upon hearing Itachi's words, Kakashi suddenly realized something.
"Itachi, don't you think it would be more effective for Sasuke, who is also a reincarnation of chakra, to actively influence Naruto than for us to do so?"
Kakashi noticed it after Itachi reminded him.
In the original timeline, Sasuke was ultimately changed by Naruto, who had gained the identity of the Child of Prophecy. So, conversely, could Naruto be changed by Sasuke?