"This is the first trial of training on Turtle Island, the Waterfall of Truth. Konoha has already mastered the relevant information, so I won't introduce it one by one. Please help yourselves!"
After Yugito finished speaking, she stepped aside, waiting for the Konoha Ninja to proceed.
Information about Turtle Island, the corresponding procedures, and Utakata's previous experience had all been handed over to Kakashi before their departure.
"Shisui, when you last came, the Waterfall of Truth was recorded as being ineffective, right?"
Kakashi confirmed the relevant information with Shisui.
"Don't talk nonsense, it was clearly your Konoha Ninja who had problems, don't blame it on the Waterfall of Truth. After Kumogakure's tests, the Waterfall of Truth has no problems!"
Before Shisui could answer, Yugito spoke first.
It was clearly Konoha's own problem, so why blame it on Kumogakure's Turtle Island?
Shisui pondered his words for a moment, then spoke.
"Captain Kakashi, at the time we indeed thought the Waterfall of Truth was ineffective, but after returning to Konoha, Yuuki told me it might have been my and Utakata's problem."
Is that so? Hokage-sama seems to agree with Kumogakure's statement.
Recalling the introduction of the Waterfall of Truth, it had a special mechanism that only worked for those who faced it for the first time.
After a moment of contemplation, Kakashi said in an emotionless tone,
"Konoha will make its own judgment on these matters!"
After speaking, Kakashi turned to Might Guy, who had been half-dead but was now full of vigor, and ordered,
"Might Guy, you go first and try!"
No matter how urgent the situation, they couldn't completely relax their vigilance.
Of everyone present, besides Naruto, only Kakashi and Might Guy had not directly faced the Waterfall of Truth.
Kakashi ultimately decided to let Might Guy go first to check the situation.
"Leave it to me, Kakashi."
Might Guy patted his chest, stepped forward, and jumped directly in front of the Waterfall of Truth.
"A miraculous waterfall that can manifest the Dark Side of one's heart, let me show you my youth!"
Standing before the waterfall, Might Guy was already poised and ready for battle.
"Might Guy, quiet!"
Kakashi's serious voice came from behind him, and Might Guy quickly shut his mouth, staring intently at the waterfall before him.
One second, two seconds, thirty seconds...
One minute, two minutes...
Ten minutes later, nothing happened except for the unchanging waterfall flow crashing into the water!
Kakashi, Shisui, and Might Guy, who was standing in front of the waterfall, all turned to look at Yugito.
Yugito felt like she was in a sticky situation at this moment.
Why?
Every time a Konoha Ninja came, the Waterfall of Truth became abnormal.
As for saying it was Might Guy's problem, not to mention the issue of Konoha believing it or not in a four-on-one situation.
The most crucial thing was that Yugito herself didn't believe it. With so many oddities in the Ninja World, why did they all appear in Konoha and coincidentally all come before the Waterfall of Truth?
At this point, Yugito no longer had her initial confidence and said in a low voice,
"How about? We try someone else?"
Kakashi was the captain of this mission. His thoughts at this moment were similar to Yugito's, but not entirely the same.
"Jonin Yugito, why don't you try first?"
Although the information that the Waterfall of Truth only worked for those who faced it for the first time was given by Yuuki, Konoha only had two samples. Kakashi still intended to verify it.
As soon as Kakashi spoke, the three of them stared at Yugito again.
Helplessly, Yugito had no choice but to walk in front of the Waterfall of Truth, replacing Might Guy.
Ten minutes later, there was still no change.
"Alright!"
Yugito's tone was also a bit cold. After speaking, she left the Waterfall of Truth directly.
Kakashi quietly observed everything. After Yugito returned, he spoke.
"Shisui, you go!"
"Yes, Captain Kakashi!"
Shisui heard this and didn't hesitate. Years later, he once again faced the Waterfall of Truth directly.
One second, two seconds, thirty seconds...
One minute, two minutes, an anomaly suddenly occurred.
Another Shisui slowly emerged from within the Waterfall of Truth. His figure and appearance were identical, but his expression was ferocious, and his eyes were black with red pupils, giving off an indescribably eerie feeling.
Is this my Dark Side?
It's exactly like me!
Shisui had expected it to be unresponsive, just like last time, but he hadn't expected his Dark Side to actually manifest.
"Whether in the Village or other countries, there are those guys and things we can't stand. Why have you become so hesitant now? You may not want to admit it, but the root of everything is our good friend. We treat him as a friend, but he seems to only use us as tools. Why don't we together…"
The initially shocked Shisui instinctively wanted to hear what his Dark Side had to say when it started spouting nonsense.
He listened very carefully at first, but when it spoke of the root of the problem, Shisui was unwilling to continue listening to its nonsense. He directly drew the long sword from behind him, used Shunshin to appear in front of the Dark Side, and cut it down with a single strike.
It looks exactly like me, but it's quite weak!
Shisui also guessed the reason. Everything was because he had changed. After sheathing his sword, Shisui looked at Kakashi, wondering whether to tell him his conjecture.
Meanwhile, Kakashi began to analyze the reasons for these phenomena, combining the existing information.
Utakata, Shisui, and Might Guy, whom Kakashi knew best, combined with the different timings, gave Kakashi an understanding.
Kakashi, who was highly regarded and often thought of by Hiruzen Sarutobi, didn't just possess extraordinary talent in Ninjutsu.
Kakashi pondered, thinking that the next step was to verify his hypothesis. If he wasn't mistaken, his situation...
Kakashi didn't think too deeply, only a bitter smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Next, it's my turn. Might Guy, Shisui, I might need your help in a moment."
Kakashi saw Shisui's intention to speak, but stopped him with his gaze, then replaced Shisui and came before the Waterfall of Truth.
One second, two seconds...
After only five seconds, another Kakashi emerged from the waterfall.
"Seeing such a weak you, I truly find it hard to believe that we are one. Have you forgotten everything? You still act nonchalant with a clear conscience. Konoha, a Village full of darkness, must be purged. Whether in the past or now, nothing has changed. Come, merge with me, and only then can you find yourself again..."
"Indeed, the world has never changed, and I am just a coward, without the ability to change this world. Although the essence of the Village hasn't changed, everyone is doing well. My tragedy should not be repeated!"
"Chidori!"
Electric light flickered in Kakashi's hand.
"Tch, such a weak you, you only have the courage to deal with me, who is also you. Such a you is not fit to live outside!"
"Chidori!"
The Dark Side Kakashi also began to condense Chidori in his hand.
Immediately, both of them charged at each other simultaneously.
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