The Night Bird's Plea

As a teenager, Obito swore loyalty to Madara's plan, binding a cursed seal to his heart after the generosity bestowed upon him in his feeble state by the kindly man, indenturing himself to Madara for the sake of saving mankind. As an adult, Obito was a fool. Or, he played one. Hidden behind a mask for so long he forgot himself; until his past reminded him of what he used to be.