Re: Obito : All plotholes explained
I have not read through the entire list of quotes, so I don't know if these have been pointed out:
1. Konoha and the current ninja villages have only been around about 80 years, give or take a year or so.
In chapter 398, Tobi was explaining the beginning of the Leaf Village. He stated, "The story begins over 80 years ago, in an era of unrelenting violence and bloodshed." This era is BEFORE Konoha. Then, he goes into the rivalry of the Uchiha and Senju. He explains other things, as well. I would suggest to reread that chapter.
2. I looked through the chapter where Kushina is telling Naruto the story about his birth day. I think that it could be Obito. Also, I think that Madara was still alive at the time.
In chapter 502, Minato told Tobi that he couldn't be Madara because he's "dead." I am guessing that Madara had Rinnegan at this point. Madara must have a similar technique to Kamui for Minato to believe Tobi is him.
Kakashi, Rin, and Obito were on a team during the Third Ninja War. (First page of Chapter 239)
I do not believe that Tobi was Zetsu. We all should know by now that Zetsu cannot copy a kekai genkai. Otherwise, Zetsu would have used Neji's Byakugan against Sakura in the tent. (Chapter 541)
3. I do not think that Obito and Madara in cahoots together is as farfetched as some of you are making it seem.
Yes, he liked Rin, but I do not believe that he became evil because of it. It is known that Obito was known as the "Cry-baby Ninja." Many people talked harshly to him because he was emotional. Even Minato told him if he didn't learn to control his mouth, Obito would become weak. Kakashi was always making fun of him or yelling at him. Kakashi didn't even want to help Rin. Obito sacrificed himself. Even though Kakashi had changed profoundly after this mission, he, along with Rin and Minato, left Obito for dead. Chances are Madara, or Zetsu, found Obito and helped him. If you remember, Nagato and Konan were nice when they were young. Young, naieve, nice children are easily manipulated. Even Itachi mentioned something like this to Naruto in reference to Sasuke. (I cannot find the chapter, but it's when he gave Naruto the crow.)
If anyone has any more information, I'd like to see it! (provable info, please!)
*Added later* I was just looking at the two pics in the manga. It seems like it could be Obito or Setsuna based on the way the characters are drawn.
Does anyone know how close their relations are? I had heard that Setsuna is Obito's dad, but I have not found anything to confirm this, yet.
At the end of the day, I think that Kishimoto will just troll us some more. Oh, well!