It was early morning, and the gentle sun peeked from the east. It was breakfast time. Team Seven and Tazuna were gathered around the dining table, eating.
Today's breakfast was Naruto's grilled fish. The giant fish they dragged back yesterday had been grilled by Naruto. Team Seven and Tazuna's family were amazed by it. The taste of the grilled fish seemed to possess a magical quality that made it unforgettable. The leftovers from yesterday were all shared with the villagers. This caused Naruto's name to instantly spread throughout the entire village. Everyone in the village now knew of a little culinary prodigy—Naruto Uzumaki! So, early in the morning, Naruto was forced to grill a few more amidst everyone's praises.
At the table, Naruto hung his head dispiritedly, looking as if life had lost all meaning.
"Naruto, what's wrong? Did your Wood Style fusion fail?" Kakashi asked, unaware of the situation, seeing his expression. Sakura and Sasuke, who had been with Naruto all along, knew exactly why. They smiled at Naruto, then picked up their grilled fish, eating and enjoying the show.
"Kakashi-sensei, what do you think is the meaning of life? Where do people come from, and where do they go? What are we living for?"
Uh. These profound questions immediately made Kakashi short-circuit. Why was Naruto suddenly pondering such things? Turning to glance at the two spectating, Kakashi seemed to understand something.
"Just tell me what's on your mind."
"Eh, Kakashi-sensei, I feel like life is so boring. I have to grill fish first thing in the morning, and I just can't get motivated. I've lost all hope for the future."
"Sensei understands. No more grilling fish in the mornings."
"Really? That's great!"
"Then we'll switch to grilling in the evenings," Kakashi suddenly added.
"Eh? Just a change of time?"
Pfft! At this, Sasuke and Sakura almost spat out their grilled fish from laughing.
As they chatted and laughed, breakfast was quickly coming to an end.
"Newspaper! Newspaper!"
"Exposing the true face of the Ninja World's biggest mastermind!"
Outside, Inari, shouting his newspaper selling slogan, was hurrying back with his mother from the small path.
"Inari, how many copies did you sell today?" Naruto asked curiously, looking at the overjoyed Inari.
"132 copies!" Inari's small face was covered in sweat, and even his hair was damp, but he was incredibly happy. Because the newspaper was new, he could get them for free, and he sold each copy for 2 ryo. He had earned 264 ryo just this morning. It was well worth getting up early to go to town for newspapers and bringing them back to sell in the village.
"What were you shouting just now? 'The Ninja World's biggest mastermind'?" Sakura poked her head out from behind Naruto.
"Here, I saved a copy just for you guys. Mama said it's about your Leaf Village," Inari said, blinking his adorable eyes.
"Leaf Village?" Sasuke took the newspaper, puzzled. He looked at the title, Ninja World Daily.
The headline read: "The Most Evil Person in the Ninja World—Obito Uchiha."
Below it were two photos: one of 'Madara Uchiha' in a red-clouded black robe with a spiral mask, and another of a disheveled Obito Uchiha after Naruto had removed his mask! These were all excellent screenshots from Naruto's duel!
Naruto and Sakura quickly leaned in to read. Naruto was very satisfied with these two photos. Now I have pictures with the mask on and off; let's see you try to run now!
Kakashi didn't lean in. Does Konoha have newspapers? Yes. And those newspapers are quite boring, the content is very generic, so he didn't have much expectation. Although he had seen a copy of Ninja World Daily yesterday, its content was quite authentic, and the news was very timely. He actually liked reading this kind of newspaper. But since Naruto and the other two had all crowded in, he wouldn't join the commotion. He could read it later.
However, at this moment, Kakashi heard a name that instantly froze him.
"Obito Uchiha? Sasuke, is this person from your clan? Have you heard this name?" Sakura asked Sasuke. Looking at the photo, then the name, then all the various deeds attributed to him, Sakura's mouth hung open in shock. How could there be such a wicked person in this world!
"Obito Uchiha... last name Uchiha, has a Sharingan, and this unknown Mangekyo... it must be him, right?" Sasuke was actually hearing about the Mangekyo Sharingan for the second time. Looking at the detailed description of these eyes, Kamui? Was its ability really so bizarre?
He looked again; fortunately, there was a detailed method for countering this Mangekyo Sharingan. Once information about a mysterious ninja was leaked, countless people would study it. Now, this Obito had no more secrets to speak of!
But Obito Uchiha... why had he never heard this name mentioned by his family?
However, as he continued reading downwards, his eyes widened!
The Uchiha Clan Downfall Night—this guy was involved, even the mastermind! Sasuke's rage instantly surged! His Sharingan flared, even evolving directly into three tomoe!
"Obito Uchiha, this vendetta is irreconcilable!"
That's right, the Uchiha clan downfall part was added later. Since he decided to pin the blame on Obito Uchiha, what harm was there in adding a few more? This was just the beginning. 32 adapted novels, 15 adapted manga, even the bedtime stories in children's books—the final boss would always be Obito Uchiha. All these were in production, planned for release within the year. There were also 3 major special effects movies in planning.
Provoking me, Naruto Uzumaki, is destined to come with a price! Infamy for ten thousand years is just the beginning!
What? Will you, Obito Uchiha, dare to shout to the world: "This wasn't me! I'm completely innocent!"
Please tell me: How will you prove it?
"Releasing the Nine-Tails to cause the Nine-Tails Attack, orchestrating the Uchiha Clan Downfall, controlling the Fourth Mizukage to initiate the Bloody Mist and systematically destroy the Hidden Mist Village." The more Naruto spoke, the more evil he felt. "This guy is truly wicked, committing all sorts of atrocities!"
"You think, could he have killed the Sage of Six Paths?"
"How is that possible?" Sakura retorted, "That happened a thousand years ago."
"It's not impossible for such a villain," Sasuke chimed in. He really hadn't expected the usually calm Sasuke to even consider such a thing. It seemed he was genuinely angered.
"Are you discussing Obito Uchiha?" Kakashi-sensei's slightly dry and hoarse voice came from behind them. His tone was very strange. Naruto looked up and saw Kakashi, who had just walked over and was also looking at the newspaper above their heads. His eyes were bloodshot, and his expression was frozen in disbelief.
"Sensei, are you alright?"
Kakashi stared blankly at the two photos in the newspaper, as if he hadn't heard anything.
"Sensei! Sensei! Kakashi-sensei!" Naruto called several times, but couldn't rouse Kakashi. He even waved his hands in front of Kakashi's eyes, to no avail. The two others reading the newspaper also noticed the anomaly.
"K_AKASHI-SENSEI!!!_"
All three shouted loudly, finally rousing Kakashi. After finishing the newspaper, Kakashi came back to his senses, looking painfully at the ceiling.
"Obito, is that you?"
At the same time, with the release of Ninja World Daily, Land of Water Observer, Land of Waves Times, Picture News, and 32 other newspapers, Obito Uchiha's infamous reputation first spread in the small countries, then, with this explosive news, it spread throughout the entire Ninja World!
Obito Uchiha became famous in the Ninja World!
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