Chapter 44

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Chapter 44 Kakashi: I Don't Even Know I Know the Truth

A gold frame appeared on the screen.

Suddenly, Sasuke's figure burst into flames, exploded with a bang, and disappeared!

The chat room erupted with excitement.

Uzumaki Naruto: "Sasuke disappeared?!"

Inuzuka Tooth: "Did Sasuke develop the legendary space-time ninjutsu?!"

Nara Shikamaru: "Impossible! How can space-time ninjutsu be that simple?"

Senju Tobirama: "Impossible! Developing time and space ninjutsu isn't so easy... I see! At best, he's just using Muji Fire Style."

Orochimaru: "I also understand Sasuke. He controls the acupuncture points all over his body, releases Fire Style Chakra, and creates the appearance of being bathed in fire. But don't forget, he is a Shadow Clone! A Shadow Clone would have to explode if it's burned by flames. So it appears as if Sasuke disappeared suddenly in the flames."

Ohnoki: "It becomes boring the moment you say it outright."

Fourth Raikage: "I thought it was a space-time ninjutsu. Tch, at most, this kind of thing can be used to perform magic."

Namikaze Minato: "How did Sasuke release Fire Style Chakra from the acupuncture points all over his body? Is this even possible?"

Senju Tobirama: "In theory, yes, as long as one's Chakra control ability is strong enough."

Orochimaru: "My book states that the ultimate Chakra control ability allows one to freely control the Chakra in every meridian and acupuncture point in the body."

Hyuga Hiashi: "Our Hyuga clan's Revolving Heaven works in a similar way, releasing Chakra all over the body to form a 360-degree defense!"

Hyuga Neji: "But Uchiha Sasuke doesn't have the Byakugan. How can he do this?"

Nara Shikamaru: "This Sasuke from another world has a Chakra control ability that's beyond our imagination!"

[Boom boom boom!]

[Kakashi's door is knocked.]

[Shaken by the mysterious man's sudden disappearance, Kakashi went to open the door and found Sasuke standing there.]

"Sasuke, is it convenient to talk now? I knocked several times, but you didn't seem to hear me," Sasuke asked, his expression calm as if he were unaware of anything.

"It's okay; I was deep in thought just now and didn't hear it," Kakashi replied, pinching his forehead and looking slightly distressed.

Overwhelmed with too much information, Kakashi felt confused.

He wanted to investigate but was hesitant. He wished to find the truth but feared facing it.

Seeing Kakashi's tangled expression, Sasuke felt a secret joy in his heart.

Confused? It's right to feel that way!

Since he was seven years old, he's been entangled in the conspiracy behind the Uchiha genocide.

Now, others can finally experience this feeling.

Hatake Kakashi mused, "What kind of mentality is this?"

Feeling less pain because others experience the same pain as you? That's sick!

Nara Shikamaru remarked, "Sasuke's mentality is too strong. He just pretended to be a Sand Shinobi in front of Mr. Kakashi and now can act like a normal person..."

Uchiha Sasuke said, "Kakashi, I don't even suspect that the mysterious person is me from another world..."

Jiraiya wondered, "Isn't it normal for Kakashi to think that?"

Tsunade added, "Who would have thought that a gifted student obsessed with cultivation every day is actually more scheming than anyone else!"

Orochimaru said, "Sasuke, he even made a point to check on Kakashi's condition. What a daring and skilled man."

Senju Tobirama remarked, "This kid's talent is indeed impressive, but what's even more terrifying is his ability to scheme and disguise himself!"

Onoki chuckled, "Until now, nobody in their world has seen through Sasuke's inner world. Sarutobi, you're done for in that world, just wait for your end!"

The Fourth Raikage added, "Even Hatake Kakashi has started to suspect you quietly. Third Generation, you are truly in danger."

Sarutobi Hiruzen remained silent, his expression twisting momentarily.

Sasuke in the parallel world had been suspicious of him since he was seven years old, and now he was desperately searching for the truth. Meanwhile, Kakashi, the leading young ninja of Konoha, had also begun to harbor doubts about him. And he, in another world, was completely oblivious...

It seems inevitable that his time is running out!

Terumi Mei asked, "By the way, wasn't Uchiha Sasuke trying to uncover the truth behind the Uchiha massacre? How did it turn into investigating the White Fang incident?"

Orochimaru replied, "The White Fang incident is merely a starting point. Sasuke needs to win Kakashi over to his side completely and become a partner in seeking the truth."

Ohnoki speculated, "Once Uchiha Sasuke confirms that Hatake Kakashi feels animosity and perhaps even hatred towards Sarutobi, we can use Kakashi to learn the truth about the Uchiha massacre."

Hatake Kakashi said, "But, I really don't know anything about this."

He scratched his head, puzzled.

How exactly does Sasuke plan to investigate through him?

A notification sounded.

[The correct answer to this quiz is option D.]

[Congratulations to Uzumaki Naruto for answering correctly and receiving the reward: Mount Myōboku Sage Mode.]

What? The correct answer already?

Everyone was taken aback.

Uzumaki Naruto exclaimed, "Huh?! Did I get it right? I did!"

Those around him looked at Naruto in astonishment.

He guessed correctly?

Onoki protested, "No, this can't be! You haven't even uncovered the truth about the massacre. I can't accept this!"

Uchiha Sasuke added, "I'm not convinced either! Kakashi clearly doesn't know himself!"

Orochimaru theorized, "...The only possibility is that Kakashi has clues about the genocide's truth without realizing it himself."

All eyes turned to Kakashi.

"What do you actually know, Kakashi?!" they demanded.

The Sharingan in Sasuke's eyes activated on its own.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes widened in shock.

Kakashi has a clue about the Uchiha massacre?

This was impossible!

Such knowledge was supposed to be confined to a few among the higher-ups.

"Clues? Do I have any?" Kakashi wondered nervously as he pulled at his hair.

He was completely unaware of anything!

Orochimaru suggested, "It's natural for Kakashi to have clues about the truth. He has a high status in Konoha. He likely knows the key but hasn't grasped the terrifying truth hidden within it."

Ohnoki considered, "So, the outcome is that Uchiha Sasuke got the key clue from Kakashi and uncovered the truth?"

Nara Shikaku said, "There's terror hidden in the details that most people fail to notice."

Kakashi furrowed his brows.

What had he missed?