"Super Kage?", Minato murmured to himself, then felt that it was indeed a fitting description.
Rin, curious, asked, "So, Obito, do you think you already have the strength of a Super Kage? Just relying on the Susanoo from earlier?"
Obito shook his head, "The first-stage Susanoo alone can't achieve that. Take the current Kage of the five great nations as an example. Whether it's the Third Tsuchikage's Dust Release or the Third Raikage's Hell Stab One-Finger Nukite, both can easily break through Susanoo's defense."
"But…", Obito pondered, "Even if they break Susanoo, they still can't hit me. If it really comes down to a life-or-death fight, I can imbue my weapon with Kamui's power to cut through space, allowing me to easily break through their defenses."
"So, from this perspective, no one can hit me, but I can hit everyone. I might already have the strength of a Super Kage."
Rin was overjoyed. If Obito truly had what was called Super Kage-level strength, it meant he was, in the truest sense, above the five great villages.
So, she continued to ask, "Then, Obito, in the entire ninja world right now, how many do you think have reached the Super Kage level?"
Obito thought for a moment, "Excluding the deceased, the Third Tsuchikage and Third Raikage should have touched part of the Super Kage threshold. Our Konoha's Third Hokage, as well as Lord Jiraiya, who has mastered Sage Mode, are also at this level."
"Of course, they're still a step away and can still be overwhelmed by sheer numbers. So right now, the only one who can truly be considered a Super Kage might be Uchiha Madara."
Kakashi was stunned, "Uchiha Madara? But Obito, didn't you say he's already very old, frail, and immobile, relying on the Ten-Tails' husk and the Gedo Statue to sustain his life? And… his Rinnegan isn't even with him."
Obito nodded, "That's why I don't know how much strength he has left, so I used the word 'might.'"
"After all, it's Uchiha Madara. With Hashirama's cells fused into him and the Rinnegan awakened, his peak strength has, in some sense, already surpassed the Six Paths level. No matter how cautious we are, it wouldn't be an overreaction."
Minato thought for a moment and asked, "So, right now, in the entire ninja world, aside from you, Obito, who is rather special, and Madara, whose exact strength is unknown, there are no strictly defined Super Kage-level powerhouses?"
Obito thought for a moment and suddenly remembered that old schemer, Black Zetsu.
He said, "There could be strong individuals hiding in the shadows. After all, the ninja world isn't small, and I can't be certain I know everything."
"But based on the information I have, it is indeed as you said, Minato-sensei. Perhaps, in the near future, when Nagato fully masters the Rinnegan, he could also count as one."
Minato nodded and let out a sigh of relief.
If there were too many Super Kage-level powerhouses, and they weren't on Konoha's side, it would be a huge problem.
He asked seriously, "So, in the future, many Super Kage-level powerhouses might emerge. How exactly do they come into existence?"
Obito thought for a moment and then laughed, "Minato-sensei, don't worry. It seems that most of the future Super Kage-level powerhouses are related to Konoha."
"First, there's the Uchiha clan. If two pairs of Mangekyō Sharingan from blood relatives awaken, they can be fused to advance the Mangekyō further."
Kakashi was stunned, "The Mangekyō Sharingan can evolve further besides becoming the Rinnegan?"
He already felt that Obito's abilities were ridiculously broken. If it could evolve again, just how overpowered would that be?
Obito said, "Yes, it can evolve into the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan. This removes the risk of blindness and enhances visual prowess. It allows one to unlock further Susanoo transformations, even the Complete Body Susanoo, which is undoubtedly Super Kage level."
"But…", Obito looked a little disappointed, "I no longer have any blood relatives, so I have no way to continue evolving my eyes."
What made him melancholic wasn't the inability to increase his strength but that he once again thought of his grandmother.
Rin noticed Obito's emotions, patted his shoulder, and comforted him, "Obito, your grandmother passed away peacefully. She had a good ending."
Obito quickly perked up, "You're right, Rin. I still have you."
Rin's face immediately turned red as she punched Obito lightly, "Obito, you're not allowed to talk like Minato-sensei."
This statement made Minato's face flush as well. He suddenly realized that the embarrassing words he had said to Kushina were overheard by so many people at their wedding.
However, this embarrassment lasted only a moment before Minato refocused his thoughts on what Obito had said about becoming a Super Kage.
The Uchiha clan belonged to Konoha. If they produced a Super Kage, as long as their relationship was managed well, it would still be Konoha's Super Kage.
Besides, even within the Uchiha clan, awakening the Mangekyō was already difficult, let alone two blood relatives awakening it simultaneously. That was even harder.
The number of people who could become Super Kage was destined to be small. Judging by the current situation, perhaps only Fugaku's family had a chance.
Thinking of this, Minato asked, "Obito, what else?"
Obito replied, "There's also the Nine-Tails. Its power far surpasses the other eight-tailed beasts. If one becomes a perfect Jinchūriki, they will definitely reach the Super Kage level. If they also master Sage Mode, like Naruto did when he fought me. They would be close to touching the Six Paths level."
Minato felt even more at ease. The Nine-Tails was currently within Kushina. If his wife could reconcile with the Nine-Tails and become a perfect Jinchūriki, he'd be ecstatic.
Obito continued, "Besides that, there's Orochimaru's transplantation techniques combined with Ryūchi Cave's Sage Mode. Theoretically, we could also strive for Orochimaru's strength."
"Lastly, there's the Reanimation Jutsu, which can bring past powerhouses back to life. That jutsu is also in Konoha's hands, and among past powerhouses, only Konoha had Super Kage-level ones."
Minato was completely at ease.
It turned out that all the means to become a Super Kage were in Konoha.
If there were no betrayals or various chaotic situations, just how strong would Konoha become in the future?
After understanding all this, Minato's estimation of Nagato's importance rose once more, as he was the only Super Kage-level individual not under Konoha's influence.
Thinking of this, Minato said, "Obito, Nagato is indeed a key figure, far more important than the others."
"So, this time, I'll privately assign you an S-rank mission. You just focus on dealing with Nagato; leave the intelligence gathering to us."
"A private S-rank mission?", Obito seemed to think of something, and a grin spread across his face.
"Minato-sensei, it's getting a little cold. Do you need an extra layer of clothing?"
"Extra clothing?", Minato was puzzled, "We ninjas have great physical endurance, and we also have chakra. We don't need extra clothes to keep warm."
Obito chuckled, "But the Hokage's ceremonial robe is really warm."
Minato immediately realized, he wasn't the Fourth Hokage yet and had no authority to assign private S-rank missions. He instantly felt awkward, "Obito, don't mess with me."
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