[Discussion] Just To Point Out..

[NarutoKage2]

All right, there's something that i've felt for a long time and seeing as how this is probably the last week/s when there'd still be any point left to discuss this topic, i decided to make this thread. First of all i'd like to clarify, this is not a Tobi ID thread per se, i make no claims to know or even to discuss who the masked man is, i'll just point out some facts that i think are important enough to consider.

First of all, Tobi's mask is there for a reason. I think we can all agree on that, but what reason? Simple: to hide his identity. This may seem simple enough, but think about this for a second. Initially, the obvious purpose of the mask was to be able to pose as Madara to the world because if he took it off everyone would know he was a fraud. Because there was a giant statue of the real Madara at the Valley of the End which people could compare to know he was'nt who he claimed.

Let's move ahead to the present. Madara has been revealed to have died/revived as an Edo and the masked man's claim exposed as bogus. Now, with the truth out there, what possible purpose could be served by continuing to conceal his face?Everyone knows he is'nt Madara, the secrets out, might as well take the mask off now. Unless, of course our masked friend happens to be someone either Naruto, Kakashi, Bee or Guy knows by face. Then and only then does Tobi's insistence on keeping the mask on after being exposed really make any sense.

With the latest chapter showing Tobi's mask being shattered, it's only a matter of time before we all learn the truth but i feel this is a critical point to consider.

 

[Erikhog]

True to that

 

[Gooner4life]

I agree on the first point but I don't think he is keeping his mask on because he would be recognised, I think it is because he wants to emphasize his identity of being 'no one'.

 

[NarutoKage2]

I agree on the first point but I don't think he is keeping his mask on because he would be recognised, I think it is because he wants to emphasize his identity of being 'no one'.

Ok fair enough but why does he care? If he is'nt recognized by the 4 of them, in their eyes he's still as good as 'no one'.

 

[Gooner4life]

Ok fair enough but why does he care? If he is'nt recognized by the 4 of them, in their eyes he's still as good as 'no one'.

That is a good point but the only one it could be that they would recognise would be Obito, if he has that mask why take it off, I mean it still works as protection, if it stops your face from being destroyed when hit by a rasengan, it is still useful xd

 

[6PathsofKami]

Makes sense I agree

 

[Edge]

Hmm I think either;

1) It's as you say, he doesn't want to recognized.
2) He wants to be considered identity-less; No One.
3) His face is not entirely human, he's somehow merged with Zetsu and it'll show on his face.

 

[Bloodytaste]

That is a good point but the only one it could be that they would recognise would be Obito, if he has that mask why take it off, I mean it still works as protection, if it stops your face from being destroyed when hit by a rasengan, it is still useful xd

One of my top reasons why tobi is obito or has to be part of Obito or his Face.
Most intersting thing would be a merged Obito + Izuna, so 2 Big theories become one. Maybe Kishi is afraid of either Obito or Izuna theorists to beat him into a pulp, if its not the one they like, so best solution make him both.
If u look at Obitos & Izuna smiliarties this wont be to far fletched~

 

[Harfaang 13]

I think he just keeps it on so his identity is a mystery and he can play the villain that has a tragic past where nobody cared and forgot about him. Plus its kind of a mind game seeing as they all want to know who he is.