Chapter 600 confirms the masked man is Obito, who blames Kakashi for failing to save Rin and dismisses reality itself as he attacks, until Madara arrives on the battlefield beside him.
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Summary
Reeling from the reveal, Kakashi and Guy demand to know whether the man before them is truly Obito, and one look at his Mangekyo Sharingan removes Kakashi's doubt. Obito brushes the name aside, insisting only his Eye of the Moon Plan matters. As Kakashi recalls the day Obito seemingly died, Naruto asks who the figure is, and Guy explains he was a classmate thought lost during the Third Shinobi World War.
Key Events
Still stunned, Kakashi asks why Obito stayed hidden all these years. Obito replies that his survival was beside the point, and if Kakashi truly needs a reason for his actions, it is simply that Kakashi failed to protect Rin. When Kakashi asks if he is being blamed, Obito answers that he sees no purpose in faulting a hollow reality that will soon vanish.
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Notes
Naruto urges his teacher to focus, promising to hear the full story later once Obito's plan is stopped. Obito hurls a vast whirl of flame with a Fire Release technique, and while Kakashi stands frozen, Naruto blocks the assault with Kurama's tails. The standoff breaks when Madara appears at the field's edge, remarking that the younger Uchiha seems to be enjoying himself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is confirmed to be the masked man in the Naruto chapter "How Come Until Now?"
The chapter confirms the masked man is Obito Uchiha, with one look at his Mangekyo Sharingan removing Kakashi's doubt.
Why does Obito blame Kakashi in this chapter?
Obito blames Kakashi for failing to protect Rin, telling him that if he truly needs a reason for Obito's actions, that is simply it.
What technique does Obito use to attack in "How Come Until Now?"
Obito hurls a vast whirl of flame using a Fire Release technique, which Naruto blocks with Kurama's tails while Kakashi stands frozen.
Who arrives at the end of "How Come Until Now?"
Madara Uchiha appears at the edge of the battlefield, remarking that Obito seems to be enjoying himself.
What arc does "How Come Until Now?" belong to?
"How Come Until Now?" is chapter 600 of the Naruto manga, collected in volume 63 as part of the Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax arc.
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