Through frame-by-frame analysis by many uploaders, everyone has basically narrowed down the identity of the Black-Robed Man to Yagyu Masahiko.
So...
It's clear to everyone that Yagyu Masahiko isn't as weak as he appears on the surface; he's likely a deeply hidden big boss or a major villain.
However, in the anime clips, Yagyu Masahiko's Ninjutsu is clearly weaker than his Taijutsu.
Reading good books from Taiwan is great.
But now, within Masahiko's identity, he has displayed powerful Fire Release Ninjutsu.
Such terrifying destructive power... Masahiko had never used this Fire Release Ninjutsu before, and it's becoming increasingly different from the Black-Robed Man's style.
"Misleading! It's definitely misleading!"
"Trying to trick me again?"
"Old Thief, stop acting; I know that's your alt."
"My goodness, Fire Release, Water Release, and even Shikotsumyaku... it looks so strong!"
Naturally, everyone didn't believe Masahiko's acting.
Mainly—
On the surface, there's no one else who resembles the Black-Robed Man more than him, and no other character is jumping around everywhere "cooperating" like this.
From a God's perspective, it's really not hard to pin it on Masahiko.
What surprised everyone was—
Subsequently, Masahiko even became the education class monitor of the Ninja Academy.
Even if it's a temporary appointment, everyone knows that "temporary" is just to observe the results.
If he can control the situation and truly has the ability, the word "temporary" will be removed.
Such a young education class monitor... even viewers who don't know Konoha well could feel the staggering extent of this promotion from the dialogue of many supporting characters.
Especially—
The scene cuts, and Masahiko is meeting with Danzo's subordinates to pledge his loyalty.
The contrast between before and after is truly hard to handle.
"The Third is muddled!"
"Not really... the Old Thief basically plays his cards face up in front of the Third and Danzo; he's loyal to a scary degree."
"They're all loyal ninjas, not a single Rogue Ninja!"
Everyone originally thought the Third was muddled, but after thinking it over, they realized Masahiko didn't intend to hide anything from his two superiors... from both their perspectives, he seemed quite loyal.
Unlike the audience.
Masahiko noticed—
All plot points related to Kyoto and the Guardian Shinobi were not edited into this episode.
As he was pondering, the scene before him immediately shifted.
Inside a dim cave, several phantoms stood around in various positions.
Following that... "Let me introduce everyone."
The leader spoke, "This is the Konoha Rogue Ninja, Uchiha Shisui. From today on, he will be our Vermilion Bird."
Everyone looked over together.
Then, a cold laugh came: "I didn't expect that the famous Body Flicker Shisui would actually betray Konoha as well."
"Are you Biwa Jūzō of the Hidden Mist Village?"
Shisui swept a cold gaze over, "I heard the seven of you were very strong, but you were beaten until only three remained. I didn't expect you to join here after defecting."
"You!"
Biwa Jūzō's eyes were filled with rage.
Being beaten until only three were left was their lifelong shame and nightmare, yet it was so easily brought up by Shisui... "Shisui... interesting!"
Another figure spoke coldly, "Why did you defect from Konoha?"
Shisui looked at that person and said, "It's nothing. Danzo took one of my eyes, and I'm going to take it back fair and square."
Soon, the leader stopped the conflict.
But the scene shifted.
Under a torii gate in the suburbs, Orochimaru and Shisui met.
"Uchiha Shisui, I assume you must have heard of me in the Anbu."
"Orochimaru."
Shisui looked up, his expression solemn, "I didn't expect it to really be you."
"It seems you still have feelings for Konoha, or... do you still have unrealistic fantasies about the old man?"
The corner of Orochimaru's mouth curled up slightly.
Shisui sneered: "The Uchiha Clan was nearly wiped out; what fantasies could I still have? Everything I do now is to take back what belongs to me!"
He stared intently at Orochimaru.
"Although you were once one of the Sannin, since we're teamed up, I hope you won't drag me down."
"Heh heh heh!"
Upon hearing this, Orochimaru let out a cold laugh, "How arrogant, Shisui!"
In the next second, a snake suddenly coiled around Shisui.
Orochimaru sneered: "Sometimes, you still have to learn to respect your seniors!"
But...
Orochimaru soon realized something was wrong. After dispelling the Genjutsu, the one coiled by the snake was actually himself.
Shisui's blade was held against his neck.
"If age could represent strength, I would have already died at Danzo's hands."
He coldly withdrew his blade, "Let's go. We need to head to the Land of Fire's Kyoto to carry out the mission."
At this point, the scene of the two shifted and disappeared.
In front of the light screen, Masahiko couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
Shisui had indeed joined the Akatsuki Organization, but because of this, Uchiha Itachi didn't get the chance to join.
The conflict between Orochimaru and Shisui did not exceed his expectations.
If he hadn't suffered a loss, why would the other party seek to cooperate with him?
Only, their destination was also Kyoto?
Masahiko was somewhat surprised.
Did someone hire them?
He pondered, unable to find an answer.
Clearly, no one in the bullet chat noticed this point.
What surprised everyone was Shisui making Biwa Jūzō lose his cool and easily countering Orochimaru's strength.
After leaving Konoha, Shisui's personality seemed even colder.
At this time, Sasuke's plot was also broadcast.
The bullet chat fell silent for a moment.
For a child, Sasuke was already very strong, and he understood the harm their family had caused to innocent clansmen.
He did not blame others but instead shouldered this responsibility and hatred.
This made everyone feel even more sorry for Sasuke.
bullet chats like "Poor Sasuke" and "Itachi is scum" filled the screen.
Under these "sympathetic" bullet chats, the screen played many scenes of Sasuke's daily life with his classmates and Masahiko, leading up to Masahiko's meeting with Orochimaru.
It was the plot where he "sold" Sasuke.
For a moment... "F***!"
"I thought the Old Thief was being decent to Sasuke before, but now I feel... this guy is truly evil!"
"Sasuke is already so miserable, and he's still going to sell him out? Does he have no heart!"
"Is he going to be backstabbed again?"
"The Legendary Backstab Resistance King, Sasuke!"
Of course.
It wasn't all curses.
The people cursing were mainly those who had been drawn in by Masahiko's previous warmth.
One moment he's protecting and helping, and the next he starts "selling the goods"; it's truly hard to handle no matter how you look at it.
Some viewers had long felt that Masahiko wasn't so kind-hearted.
If you don't hold expectations, you won't be disappointed.
From beginning to end, Masahiko felt no inner turmoil.
He wasn't running a charity.
Furthermore...
By following Orochimaru, Sasuke could indeed learn real things and receive the maximum degree of cultivation.
Later, he could teach Sasuke how to counter-kill and then abduct Sasuke back to his side... Isn't this a perfect three-way win?
Masahiko pulled the progress bar again.
After this segment, there were clips of Sasuke confirming his new home address and having a brief encounter with Naruto.
Then, the song began to play.
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[Comprehensive Evaluation...]
[Remuneration Gained: Intermediate Taijutsu Random Card]
"It really proves the saying: anti-fans are fans too!"
The Intermediate Taijutsu Random Card could randomly grant A-rank or B-rank Taijutsu.
But Taijutsu... after a quick glance, Masahiko soon entered the Training Space.
A Taijutsu Random Card... it would be better used for a personalized summon.
Soon.
[Third Raikage: 0.5 hours]
[Fourth Raikage: 2 hours]
[Might Guy: 2 hours]
[Roshi: 4 hours]
"Very good!"
Masahiko exited the Training Space and began to organize his current abilities and knowledge, thinking about what kind of questions he should ask.
Finally, Masahiko locked his target on the Fourth Raikage.
Because... the Fourth Raikage possessed many abilities that were compatible with him.
Lightning Release Chakra Mode.
Nintaijutsu training.
Combat in high-speed states, instant reactions, and so on.
These two hours were a better value than the other two, including Roshi's four hours.