Directly or indirectly I have watched him strike down dozens of my family members. Just before waking up here he was the one to take my life, and nearly Hinata-sama's as well. I am aware of the...conflicted feelings you're experiencing.
[He frowns and glances away. Neji is not a man who enjoys discussing his or anyone else's feelings. You should know this, Naruto.] The youth present is not the man who committed those acts. I've heard you speak of cycles of revenge and violence...what cycle would we begin if we were to mete out judgment on someone who has yet to do the things we judge them for? Would we not be contributing to the cause of those actions, if we his friends were to turn on him for actions he despises himself?
[He shakes his head.] I am aware how...difficult a request this is...but it would be better if it remains a secret among those of us who have experienced it, until Obito himself chooses to reveal this information to the friends he's created here. [He pauses a moment then, looking grim.] ...Or until the day he chooses to abandon reason for hatred.
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[He frowns and glances away. Neji is not a man who enjoys discussing his or anyone else's feelings. You should know this, Naruto.] The youth present is not the man who committed those acts. I've heard you speak of cycles of revenge and violence...what cycle would we begin if we were to mete out judgment on someone who has yet to do the things we judge them for? Would we not be contributing to the cause of those actions, if we his friends were to turn on him for actions he despises himself?
[He shakes his head.] I am aware how...difficult a request this is...but it would be better if it remains a secret among those of us who have experienced it, until Obito himself chooses to reveal this information to the friends he's created here. [He pauses a moment then, looking grim.] ...Or until the day he chooses to abandon reason for hatred.