Uchiha Obito was completely unaware of the turmoil in Namikaze Minato's heart. Instead, he was genuinely excited after hearing Shinomiya Uzumaki call Minato the Fourth Hokage.
Uchiha Obito: "Minato-sensei, you actually became Hokage! That's amazing! I will follow in your footsteps and become the Fifth Hokage in the future!"
However, Minato's mood was far from lighthearted. He had no intention of joking with Obito right now. A sense of urgency overtook him.
Namikaze Minato: "Obito, what day is it in your timeline?"
Uchiha Obito: "Konoha Year 47, January 23rd. Why do you ask, sensei?"
Minato's heart clenched.
Obito was supposed to die in battle on February 2nd—just ten days from now!
Namikaze Minato: "Obito, listen to me, you—"
Shinomiya Uzumaki: "Alright, alright, you two. Let me interrupt for a moment."
Minato hesitated, slightly startled by Shinomiya's sudden interjection.
Shinomiya Uzumaki: "Fourth Hokage, I know exactly what you're thinking. You want to warn Obito and help him survive the upcoming war."
Minato was surprised at how accurately Shinomiya had read his mind. But before he could respond, Shinomiya continued.
Shinomiya Uzumaki: "But even if Obito survives this particular battle, that won't change the bigger picture. Uchiha Madara has already chosen him as the key figure in his 'Moon's Eye Plan.' If Obito wants to change his fate, he must do it himself."
On the other side of the screen, Obito frowned in confusion.
"Uchiha Madara? The ancestor of our clan? But he's been dead for decades!"
Obito found the information shocking, but after knowing Senju Hashirama was in the chat, he wasn't entirely surprised. However, what puzzled him the most was why Madara had chosen him as the core of his grand plan.
For Minato and Hashirama, this revelation was equally earth-shattering.
Namikaze Minato: "Uchiha Madara? Didn't he die after his battle with the First Hokage at the Valley of the End?"
Senju Hashirama: "Madara? Impossible. He's not that kind of person. And besides, there's no place called the 'Valley of the End' in our time. How could he have died at my hands there?"
It was clear that Hashirama didn't want to accept this reality.
Shinomiya Uzumaki: "Your battle changed the landscape. The valley was created from the sheer devastation of your fight."
Hashirama fell silent. He knew the level of destruction he and Madara were capable of. It was entirely possible that their battle had reshaped the land.
But still… Did he really kill Madara with his own hands?
If so, then the dream they had once shared of uniting the ninja world had completely shattered.
As the weight of this truth settled on them, Shinomiya decided to move forward.
Shinomiya Uzumaki: "I have something to show you all. Maybe it will help clear things up."
[Shinomiya Uzumaki has uploaded a video.]
Shinomiya Uzumaki: "Watch this, and you'll understand."
The chat group had a special function that allowed users to transform their memories into shareable video footage.
Shinomiya used this function to upload highlights from the entire history of the ninja world—from the Warring States Period to the Fourth Great Ninja War. The video covered key events such as Obito's transformation, the Nine Tails attack, and beyond.
One by one, the group members downloaded and began watching the video.
A long silence followed.
Obito was the first to break it.
Uchiha Obito: "Group leader… Is this real? Did… did Rin really die?"
His voice trembled.
"No… That's impossible… That can't be real!"
Shinomiya Uzumaki's eyes widened in shock.
Wait…
Did Obito just—?
"Obito, you didn't just awaken—?"
Before she could finish, Obito sent a message.
Uchiha Obito: [Image attached]
A picture appeared in the chat—Obito's face, with a pair of glowing red Mangekyō Sharingan staring back at them.
Shinomiya nearly fell out of her chair.
"What the actual hell?! You awakened the Mangekyō just from watching a video?!"
She was completely dumbfounded.
Shinomiya Uzumaki: "Obito, you absolute monster. I don't even know what to say."
Meanwhile, Minato finally spoke up.
Namikaze Minato: "...I don't even know how to process all of this. But thank you, Shinomiya, for giving me this chance to change the future. I won't let this happen."
The weight of what he had seen pressed down on him.
Obito had been manipulated into darkness. His wife, Kushina, was killed. Konoha was thrown into chaos. And his own son, Naruto, was left to suffer alone.
Minato clenched his fists.
He would change this future.
At the same time, Obito felt overwhelmed with guilt.
Uchiha Obito: "Sensei… I… I'm so sorry."
He had seen it. The footage of himself in the future—twisted by hatred, leading the Nine Tails attack, killing Minato with his own hands.
Namikaze Minato: "That wasn't you, Obito. It was a version of you that was deceived by Madara. The real you is still here, and you still have the chance to choose a different path."
Obito wiped his eyes, determination filling his heart.
Uchiha Obito: "I won't let that happen. I will protect Rin and stop Madara's plans!"
Namikaze Minato: "And I'll be right there with you, Obito. As your teacher, I won't let you fall into darkness."
Shinomiya smiled.
This was the whole purpose of the group chat—to change destiny.
But then she noticed something.
Wait… Why was Hashirama so quiet?
The Second Year of Konoha
BANG BANG BANG!
"Madara! I know you're in there! Open the damn door!"
Senju Hashirama was furiously pounding on Madara's door.
Uchiha clansmen gathered in confusion.
"What's going on? Why is Hokage-sama so angry?"
"Shhh, don't get involved. This is between them."
Before anyone could react, the door swung open—only for Hashirama's fist to slam directly into Madara's face.
BAM!
Madara was sent flying backward, crashing into the wall.
"Hashirama, what the hell?!" Madara roared as he stood up, clutching his face.
"Don't play dumb with me, Madara!" Hashirama yelled, pointing an accusatory finger. "You actually had the nerve to manipulate my friend's grandson and cause all this chaos?!"
Madara had no idea what Hashirama was talking about, but he wasn't about to back down.
With a single hand sign, a massive Susanoo emerged, towering over the village.
"You wanna fight, Haxi Hot Mom? Then let's fight!"
Hashirama cracked his knuckles and formed a hand seal.
"Wood Style: Wood Golem Jutsu!"
A colossal wooden golem burst forth, matching Susanoo's size.
And just like that, their legendary battle began.
Meanwhile, a young Uchiha onlooker gasped.
"Wait… Are they… Are they a couple?"
An elder sighed. "Just let them fight, kid. Let them fight."
The battle raged on until sunset.
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And so, chaos descended upon Konoha once again—all thanks to the ninja world group chat.
To be continued...