Multiversal Chat Group: The Cultivator

The Uchiha Clan—truly worthy of being Konoha's number one "Red-Eyed" family.

Most of the invading White Zetsu had been eliminated by them.

Even Konoha's civilians had witnessed the clan's overwhelming strength.

Being protected by such powerful people was a reassuring thing.

Black Zetsu placed his hand on the ground, manipulating his clones.

"This chaos should be enough. Next, let's take the enemy's form and fight them—it'll be quite entertaining."

Many White Zetsu, after absorbing chakra from Konoha's ninjas, used their Mask Technique to perfectly mimic their appearance before attacking their allies.

The chaos spread further.

Explosions erupted one after another.

Since no one could tell friend from foe, many ANBU found themselves hesitating, afraid of accidentally striking their own comrades.

White Zetsu's impersonation technique was different from standard Transformation Jutsu—it didn't just change appearances but replicated the original's chakra signature. Even those closest to the person or sensory-type ninjas couldn't tell the difference.

In the future, White Zetsu would continue to use this technique to infiltrate the Allied Shinobi Forces, causing internal slaughter.

Only the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki, Naruto Uzumaki, with his ability to sense malice, could break through White Zetsu's disguise.

At this moment, the Third Hokage joined the battle, wielding his massive staff.

Though he was attached to power, there was no denying that he was a part of Konoha, someone who sincerely wished to protect it.

Now that the village was under siege by White Zetsu, he had no choice but to fight.

Three White Zetsu fused together, forming a massive creature.

Strange pitcher plants covered its body, opening like giant mouths that attacked the surrounding ninjas relentlessly.

"Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet!"

The Third Hokage's hands moved rapidly in a series of hand seals, and an earth dragon rose from the ground, launching a barrage of stone projectiles at the monstrous White Zetsu.

Minato Namikaze frowned, sensing the battle raging in the village.

"It's not him… then who is attacking Konoha?"

Looking at his wife and newborn son, he knew Konoha was no longer safe.

After some thought, Minato decided to leave Kushina and Naruto here while he went to deal with the situation.

Reinforcing the Nine-Tails' seal, he turned to Kushina.

"Kushina, you and Naruto stay here and rest! I'll handle things in the village and be back soon."

In the original events, the attack on Konoha had been carried out by only Uchiha Obito.

But clearly, things had deviated drastically from that timeline.

This was an unforeseen future.

Minato remained extremely cautious.

Kushina understood that her husband wasn't just her child's father—he was also the Hokage, the protector of the village.

She knew the burden he carried.

"Mm, do your best. I'll be waiting for you to come back."

"I promise I will."

Minato turned to Uchiha Shisui.

"Shisui, I'll be counting on you to watch over Kushina and Naruto for now."

Shisui nodded seriously, his injured arm now wrapped in bandages after some quick first aid.

"Kakashi!"

A voice called from the shadows, and Kakashi Hatake stepped forward.

"Kakashi, take my personal ANBU unit and guard this place. Nothing can happen here."

"Understood, Fourth Hokage."

Kakashi had already lost too much.

This time, he swore he wouldn't lose anything else.

With everything arranged, Minato vanished—

—heading back to Konoha.

Just as Minato Namikaze arrived

He saw White Zetsu wreaking havoc throughout the village.

Minato knew what White Zetsu was.

They were the enemies that would later trigger the Fourth Great Ninja War—beings transformed through Infinite Tsukuyomi.

"Why are they appearing at this point? As expected, Obito wouldn't just give up so easily."

At that moment, a few White Zetsu spotted the Fourth Hokage and immediately charged at him.

White Zetsu were extensions of Black Zetsu. When they weren't in battle, they were mainly used for gathering intelligence.

Sensing the information being relayed through White Zetsu, Black Zetsu turned to Obito.

"The Fourth Hokage is back. What's your plan?"

"Don't worry. This world is fake—just like my teacher and everyone else in it. I'll go kill him right now."

Black Zetsu sighed, shaking his head.

"That's an entire village's Hokage you're talking about."

"In my eyes, he's just a teacher who failed to save anyone."

Obito's figure slowly faded away—he was heading straight for the Fourth Hokage.

—

Within moments, Minato had already dealt with the attacking White Zetsu.

The battlefield was littered with traces of battle.

"White Zetsu's transformation technique… Normal sensory abilities can't detect them. Only someone with sensitivity to malice or Sage Mode can..."

White Zetsu's body was essentially made of Hashirama cells, a form of artificial Sage Body. That meant Sage Mode sensory techniques would be the best way to detect them.

"Other than me, the only one in the village who can do this is Jiraiya-sensei. I need to find him."

Just as Minato was about to move, dozens of kunai flew toward him from the darkness.

With a flicker of his body, he dodged instantly.

The kunai stabbed deep into the ground where he had just been standing.

"Who's there?!"

From the shadows, Uchiha Obito emerged.

He wore a mask and a black cloak, his presence cold and heavy.

Minato stared in silence for a moment.

This was his brightest student, the one who was always cheerful and full of energy.

The one who had been called a "dead last," yet always worked hard and cherished his comrades.

But now, the Sharingan in his eye was filled with killing intent and hatred.

Hatred for a teacher who had failed to protect his student.

Minato had already read the Naruto manga given by the group chat.

But that was just a manga.

The future had already changed drastically with his involvement.

That story was not his fate.

And yet—when they met again, master and student stood as enemies.

Even though he had mentally prepared for this moment, Minato still felt an indescribable weight in his heart.

Obito was the first to speak.

His voice was hoarse—no longer brimming with life.

"Fourth Hokage, your speed is always so fast… But this time, you will die. I will kill you."

After a brief silence, Minato finally spoke.

"Give up. Nothing has happened yet—don't go any further down this path..."

There was a hint of guilt in his voice.

After reading the manga and watching the anime, Minato understood everything.

It was Uchiha Madara who had orchestrated all of this.

But Rin, Kakashi, and Obito had been completely unaware.

And back then, he himself hadn't known either.

When Kakashi's Chidori had pierced Rin's heart…

When Rin, for the sake of Konoha's safety, had willingly thrown herself into Kakashi's attack…

When Obito, believing he would reunite with his friends, had instead witnessed Kakashi killing Rin…

And when despair consumed him—

His teacher had not been there.

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