Kagami Uchiha

Overview
Kagami Uchiha is one of the last surviving members of Noharagakure's Uchiha clan.

Backstory
Kagami was born into a nuclear family. Before he was born, his father died in the war, so he had to live his early life with his mother. He made good friends with Coby Senju, who would later on become someone close. For 12 years, his mother took care of him, until she left the village for unknown causes, leaving Kagami in solitude. This hit him hard since he viewed his mother with great respect. Before that, he met Ougi Uchiha, who sympathized with him drastically. They both became close friends and shared thoughts with eachother occasionally. He was later added onto Team 2, alongside the skilled jonin Jett Uchiha, and the two genin Stan Uzumaki, and Kenji Nara. They all completed many missions together, until Stan was reincarnated into a Shinigami, and Kagami experienced Ougi commit suicide, causing him to have her Mangekyo Sharingan. During the war, Kagami met his mother once again. He was triggered at the fact she abandoned him, so they fought and Kagami ended up winning. Shortly after that, he made a deal with the Shinigami, working as a puppet for the Shinigami whilst promised more power. The deal he made was required to slay almost all of the Uchiha Clan, which Kagami abided by.

Personality
As a child, Kagami was a shy and reserved person, with Ougi and Coby being his only close friends. He usually spent most of his time with his mother, training hard with her. He was extremely gentle and appeared to be optimistic most of the time. Influenced by his mother and a true testament of modesty, he willingly took blame and punishment from others so that he can be someone who does not hurt people, but rather absorb the torment. However, this lack of assertiveness normally got him bullied and taken advantage of.

However, beneath his altruistic and gentle nature was an underlying fear of being alone that was aggravated by his mother's departure. He despised the idea of solitude, hence he tried to protect those dear to him so he would not have to face his fear of being alone in the world.

This was perhaps his greatest weakness. Since Kagami was always trying to protect others, he was essentially trying to protect himself from ever being alone again. Therefore, to escape that scenario, he would shoulder the task of protecting others onto himself, without relying on anyone else. This was also why Kagami rejected the notion of "living," because watching others die reminded him of those lonely days without anyone beside him.

After being abandoned and undergoing intense and confused psychological torture, Kagami's personality changed drastically. He trashed his previous ideology of "being hurt rather than hurting others," pledging to crush those who dared threaten his place of belonging. He adopted the habit of cracking his knuckles from the Sage of Tranquility. In his subconscious, Kagami ate "Mikoto," the image of his contentment. This displayed that he accepted the "Uchiha" within him; instead of being influenced by them, he appeared to have become one, experiencing the Curse of Hatred. Kagami became ruthless, cruel, and brutal in order to protect his friends, yet he managed to maintain complete composure. He no longer particularly feared anything and was more violent during battles, such as when he cannibalized Toko's kagune in order to strengthen himself, and mercilessly broke 103 of Ayato's bones.

By embracing his Uchiha nature wholeheartedly, Kagami gave up on being the nice and kind child he was, and made a deal with the Shinigami in order to achieve more power. He slayed almost all of the Uchiha Clan in order to seal this deal.

Psychological Issues
Kagami's mental state undergoes extreme changes over the course of the series. Before his mother's departure, Kagami would at times refer to his actions as "we" or "us," albeit mostly while in a stressed state. Kagami personifies his feelings to an extent that they take the form of people existing within his mind. When meeting these mental constructs, Kagami enters a limbo-like state where he converses with them. Kagami initially only entered this state when he was under extreme duress or near-death and later included during calm settings for conversation.

After his mother's departure, this construct takes the form of Mikoto Uchiha. She taunts him for his weakness and shows memories from his past with his mother, forcing out his anger towards her for not being able to refuse her. Through these memories, she gradually convinces Kagami to abandon his previous ideology of being the one who gets hurt instead of others. By accepting "Mikoto," Kagami embraces a more brutal view of the world and accepts his Uchiha powers.

When him and his mother come back to him, they both fight alongside eachother in the war. When they both go against, Toko Uchiha, Zavyer's sister, they're both met with defeat. As Kagami's mother approaches him limply and badly wounded, they both touch foreheads and she promises that "No matter what, I will love you always." This causes Kagami to go in a full mental breakdown, which then leads to him consuming her body. Toko stood there in terror and disgust, and Kagami enters a severe, brutal psychological state, unlocking his kakuja and ferociously ripping her apart, and cannibalizing her and her kagune. When Jett helps him come back to his senses, it's shown that he doesn't understand most of the stuff Jett was trying to say to him, also having trouble speaking. It wasn't until he later recovered in Nohara, he actually returned back to his senses.

The next time he encounters this alternate self is in the side-story Gaiden: Severed Voice, after being mortally wounded by Jett Uchiha. Within his mind, he encounters a child version of himself that he feels the desire to protect. As he comes to accept his failings and similarities to his mother, this self transforms into a version of Kagami as he existed at the beginning of the series. This more innocent Kagami accepts him and thanks him for all that he has done to protect them. The two vanish together, resolving to "sleep" for a while.

As Kagami fought an Edo Yasad Uzumaki, constant hints of flashbacks played through his mind during the battle, such as his mother's departure, him in Squad 2, Ougi's death, his mother's death, and his last fight between him and Jett. He lost the fight and his memories, but later was given a new identity.

Post-revival, the mental construct took on the appearance of Kagami, initially appearing as him while donning his kakuja mask. This "Kagami" torments him, demanding to be accepted and given back his body. Real-world Kagami denied this being, which leads him to moments of instability whenever he uses his Uchiha powers. When he is finally forced to accept his past and honor the request to "look" at "Kagami," the projection appears to him as a white-haired child who he feels the need to protect. In the months following, Kagami and "Young-Kagami" regularly converse with each other. Unlike previous constructs, Kagami often imagines the child in the real world, picturing the child going through normal activities such as reading. Though they have reached an understanding, the child "Kagami" tells Real-world Kagami that the two of them cannot continue to co-exist and one will eventually vanish.

During Kagami's fight with Stephanie Oshino, a heavily injured Kagami once again retreats to his mind. The child then confronts him, taunting Kagami for not being able to protect himself. Kagami attacks the child, which prompts him to unsuppress his memories of being abused as Kagami. As these memories came back to him, the child expressed that Kagami was trying to die during the fight between him and Jett. He also desired to be loved by everyone that knows him, regardless of how his actions may obtain the desired result, be them with good or bad intentions, which the mental child Kagami perceives as salvation. Real-world Kagami regards himself as a "dream," caused when he began to desire. After Kagami accepted his past, he resolves to quit "dreaming."

During Kagami's fight with Stan at Cochlea, the latter savagely beats him to the brink of death. As Kagami was about to succumb to his injuries and die, his mental construct takes the form of Ougi once again. "Ougi" scolds him for his selfish excuses, deducing that Kagami had heard the sound of the compactor and asked whether he was okay with seeing his friends dying and letting his efforts be in vain. "Ougi" encouraged Kagami to live, reminding that he sacrificed himself with the goal of "living together with him" and that living would allow Kagami to find a purpose in life. Kagami's personality began to revert back to his abandonment days, only this time with his hair becoming white.

"Ougi's" advice made Kagami realize that his mental constructs of "Mikoto" and "Ougi" were all just manifestations of his inner desires and thoughts. Kagami believed that Ougi would stop him if he went beyond his own boundaries, causing Kagami to deduce that once he began to think this way, he began to desire to live again.

When reduced to only his torso, legs, and head after being beaten by Juuzou Oshino and Abara Nara, Kagami once again retreats into the inner recesses of his mind. His different personalities convene and discuss what went wrong and what they should've done. Eventually, his many personalities begin to argue and the situation erupts into chaos before they all realize that they have one thing in common; they need to save Jett. Upon this realization, Kagami asks himself under the guise of his various selves if he's willing to cross the line of killing humans and children. In response, he declares that he will, and that he'll "press forward, just like her. Just like all of them. Think like a Hainosaurus, devour like a Dire Wolf, eradicate like a Spinosaurus, havoc like a Dragon, crush like a Rhizodus, view like a Diplocaulus, crawl like a Centipede, evade like an Orthocone, and destroy just like a Baryonyx." He then releases the ten-tails.

While the Ten-tails runs rampant throughout Noharagakure, Kagami remains comatose within its recesses. In his mind, he finds himself in a shrine surrounded by an endless ocean. Upon diving in, he finds the bodies of his victims drowning beneath the waves. As he surfaces, he's greeted by "Mikoto", who asks him if he remembers the first time they met. While Kagami doesn't regret meeting Mikoto as he's met many friends along the way, "Mikoto" states that she hates him as she'd never be reduced to her current state if she'd never met Kagami at Anteiku. As he's being pulled out of ten-tails, his mental world begins to collapse, and Kagami leaves declaring that he'll try to bear the weight of his sins.

Abilities
Kagami can use three of the five basic nature transformations, as well as Yin Release; two of which he could utilise at the age of 13, and Kagune Release. As an Uchiha, he has a natural affinity for Fire Release, mastering the clan's Great Fireball Technique years before becoming a genin, a feat which greatly shocked Jett. Kagami can also coat fire around his shuriken, guide his flames along with wire strings, or create a succession of dragon-shaped fireballs. His Fire Release-prowess is shown to be strong enough to easily disperse most Water Release techniques. By adulthood, Kagami is capable of combining Water and Wind Release to create a makeshift ice, similar to a fusion technique.

Fire Release
Kagami can use a great amount of Fire Release ninjutsu. Ranging from the Fireball Jutsu to the Phoenix Sage Fire Jutsu.

Here's a list of the Fire Release jutsu he is capable to do:
 * Fire Release: Exploding Flame Formation
 * Fire Release: Extinguishing Curtain Field
 * Fire Release: Fire Dragon Bullet
 * Fire Release: Fire Ball Jutsu
 * Fire Release: Fired Pottery Technique
 * Fire Release: Spitting Flame
 * Fire Release: Flame Murdering Boundary
 * Fire Release: Flame Tiger Bombing
 * Fire Release: Flame Whirlwind
 * Fire Release: Fox Fire
 * Fire Release: Great Blaze Ball
 * Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique
 * Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation
 * Fire Release: Great Fire Destruction
 * Fire Release: Great Fire Heavenly Prison
 * Fire Release: Great Fire Whirlwind
 * Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique
 * Fire Release: Great Flame Technique
 * Fire Release: Heavenly Prison
 * Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique

Water Release
Kagami is able to use a handful of Water Release ninjutsu, thanks to the help of Kenji and Bradley of the Nara Clan. Ranging from the Water Wall Jutsu to the Ripping Torrent Jutsu.

Here's a list of the Water Release jutsu he is capable to do:
 * Water Release: Water Formation Wall
 * Water Release: Water Prison


 * Water Release: Black Rain

Kagami's Original Water Release Jutsu:

 * Water Release: Water Surface Slash
 * Water Release: Flowing Dance
 * Water Release: Striking Tide
 * Water Release: Blessed Rain After Drought
 * Water Release: Whirlpool
 * Water Release: Drop
 * Water Release: Ripple Thrust Curve
 * Water Release: Turbulent
 * Water Release: Constant Flux
 * Water Release: Dead Calm

Lightning Release
Jett Uchiha's natural nature transformation is lightning. Since Kenji Nara was training Water Release with his older brother, and Stan already training with his father, Kagami was the only one out of the group who stood out without a trainer. Jett offered Kagami the teachings of Lightning Release, which Kagami gladly accepted. Months of training with her, Kagami is able to do a lot of Lightning Release ninjutsu. Ranging from the Chidori to Kirin.

Here's a list of the Lightning Release jutsu he is capable to do:
 * Chidori
 * Lightning Release: Lightning Stream
 * Lightning Release: Lightning Blade
 * Lightning Release: Kirin
 * Lightning Release: Depth Charge

Kagami's Original Lightning Release Jutsu:

 * Lightning Release: Thunderclap and Flash
 * Lightning Release: Buzzing Light
 * Lightning Release: Distant Thunder
 * Lightning Release: Heat Lightning
 * Lightning Release: Electric Lightning Shower
 * Lightning Release: Flaming Thunder Shinigami

Yin Release
Kagami's Yin Release is completely based off of his sharingan, giving him strong genjutsu and ninjutsu powers. Ranging from the infamous Copy Jutsu to the Kotoamatsukami.

Here's a list of the Yin Release jutsu he is capable to do:
 * Kamui
 * Amaterasu
 * Kotoamatsukami
 * Izanagi
 * Izanami
 * Catharsis
 * Kamui Shuriken
 * Kamurasu

Inferno Release
Inferno Release is a completely artificial variant of Fire Release, full credit of the creation going to Kagami's mother, Zavyer Uchiha. Kagami acquired this nature transformation by implanting his mother's eye into his right eye. He is capable of doing all of the Inferno Release ninjutsu.

Here's a list of the Inferno Release jutsu he is capable to do:
 * Inferno Release: Kagutsuchi
 * Inferno Release: Yasaka Magatama
 * Inferno Release: Blooming Blaze Undulation
 * Inferno Release: Unknowing Fire
 * Inferno Release: Scorching Odachi

Kagune Release
Kagami's Kagune Release is little explored throughout the series. He acquired his kagune quite randomly, giving him 8 crimson, tentacle-like appendages. He is known to also have a Kakuja state, due to cannibalism on other Uchihas. His Kakuja state consists of Rc cells greatly densing up in his face, creating a mask-like structure. These Rc cells also connect with his own Rc cells, creating 2 more appendages, only difference being that they're hybrid appendages and resemble a centipede-like structure. This release is considered to be a very forbidden kinjutsu, mostly because of the chakra control it requires, and the overpower it holds.

Ougi Uchiha
Kagami's best friend, who has been a close friend since childhood. Although Kagami would lack the assertiveness to speak to others, Ougi would often speak in his place as his "voice". Kagami is willing to fight for his friend, and Ougi is able to perceive Kagami's emotions. The strong connection between Kagami and Ougi earns Kagami the capability to refrain from the "Curse of Hatred" even when driven by Uchiha instincts. He cares for Kagami immensely and did not hesitate to help him even after finding out about Kagami's transformation into a Uchiha.

Ougi took her life due to external conflict. Stephanie Oshino took one of her eyes and implanted it in her own. This affected Kagami greatly and is the reason why he is capable of using Kamui.

Later on, Ougi would continue to live on in Kagami's consciousness as a symbol of composure and contentment. Everytime Kagami has a psychological episode about her, she seems to positively remark on him, making him happy.

Zavyer Uchiha
Kagami initially looked up to his mother, believing she was a hard worker who never failed to help others. He always tried to be a kind person like her, even after her departure from Noharagakure. When his mother abandoned him, Kagami started putting all of the blame on himself. After being psychologically-tortured and influenced by Mikoto's manifestation, Kagami blamed his mother for choosing to leaving the village. He viewed this action as abandoning him, choosing herself rather than himself. Kagami also saw his mother's actions as those of selfishness and cowardice. He realized that both of them tried to help and protect others just because they both did not want to be alone.

When his mother came back, this philosophy seemed to have faded away. Kagami was too enveloped in his mother's return, and she made sure of that (Not negatively) by spending as much time with Kagami as she could. They later got drafted into war together and fought alongside eachother. When they both encountered Zavyer's sister, Toko Uchiha, she mercilessly fought them both barbarically, resulting in Zavyer being mortally wounded. As her last breath drew close, she used the last of her strength to touch foreheads with Kagami and state that ''"No matter what I will love you always". ''This first marks where Zavyer's love and affection will continue on in Kagami's soul.

Levi Uchiha
Not much is known about Levi Uchiha in the first place. He is responsible for being the father of Kagami, but he later died in a battle before his birth.

Jett Uchiha
Initially, the two maintained a neutral relationship between that of teacher and student until they both grew closer to one another. The two were mutual with eachother until Kagami's mother departing and him experiencing Ougi's death. These events had triggered a desire in Kagami to become loyal, but after a while, cold-hearted. Thereafter, she agreed to train and instruct him on how to use a variety of Lightning Release jutsu, slowly becoming one of the closest people to him. During this time, Jett developed her concern for Kagami due to his constant depression-like attitude and a fear that he would die without her knowing. After more and more training, Kagami maintained his constant-sadness towards her, but at the same time becoming more open and friendlier with her, and often worried for her safety due to her inexperience and on more than one occasion risked his own life to save her. Jett in turn viewed her as someone important to her and tried to put him out of harm's way. Kagami would still keep some of his cold, heartless personality and respond aggressively to anyone who had hurt her, shown when he broke half of Ayato's bones for hurting Jett and held back from killing him as it would only hurt her more.

Upon leaving Anteiku, Kagami stayed true to his intent to preserve her safety and protect her, shown when he refused to allow her to come with him and avoided her during the years he was away. This caused Jett to often wonder of his whereabouts and wanted to meet him again, as observed by Kenji. Their first reunion happened during a retrieval mission containing her, Kenji, and Kenzie. This is when Jett learned the truth about Kagami's intention to leave the village, infuriating her with anger. They concluded the reunion with a fight, Jett fighting him to get him to come back to the village, and Kagami fighting her in order to protect her from the dangers of the Shinigami. This fight ended with Kagami's death, and Jett mentally scarred for the days to come.

Months later when he was revived, he was tasked to terminate Kenzie and experienced a sense of déjà vu when he looked at Jett. He subconsciously remembered her, the smell of her cologne had brought him to tears and he thought she was very beautiful. When Jett first saw Kagami, she fell into a sob state, missing him very much and developing guilt for killing him.

After regaining his memories, Kagami met Jett in Cochlea during Kenji's fight with Stan. He originally planned to die at the hands of Stan, however he was brought to tears once again when she told him she would see him later, a cruel act in his mind. After the Cochlea raid, Kagami initially reverted back to his post-abandonment treatment towards her, continuing his distance from her. After a month, they finally conversed in a friendly manner in Anteiku, though not ending well, they agreed to have the same ideals towards Uchihas and the village's interactions. After Taka was formed, he repeatedly excluded her from combat and operations of the organization, much to her disappointment and confusion. Following the Siege of The Hidden Rain Village, during another private talk. Together, they discovered their fears of losing the other were mutual. And in the conversation she mentioned the look he gave her as Post-Revival Kagami, a look that embarrassed Current Kagami but one that Jett admitted made her happy, indicating her romantic feelings for him. Afterward, he acknowledged her by asking her to go with him to a Taka meeting.

After being dismembered by Juuzou and Abara and cornered by various chunin and jonin, Kagami started to hallucinate — the multiple personalities of him clashing over the various choices that caused his defeat and he was close to completely giving up. However, when one of them pointed out that they would never see Jett again, all of them came into an agreement to continue to fight for survival in order to see her again, showing how important Jett had become in Kagami's mind.

Jett, after Kagami's position in the Ten-Tails was revealed, risked her life by clawing into the surface of the beast, and after an intense struggle, recovered him from Ten-Tails's body. The two embraced after Kagami awoke in a hospital. During the epilogue, both happily continuing their relationship, and continuing their bond.

Kanaya Uchiha
Kanaya seems to tease Kagami sexually more than anyone else she teases. Kagami doesn't seem to mind it that much, but it has been speculated that Kanaya may have small feelings for him. When Kagami was first introduced to Kanaya, she seemed to show major attraction to him. Throughout the story, she would cling onto him whenever she would get the chance. Kagami maintains an expressionless face as she does it. Later on, Kagami and Kanaya both grow close, Kagami quoting that "She's almost like a big-sister figure." and Kanaya quoting that "He's like the little shota brother I've always desired to have."

When Kagami abandoned the village, she was devastated and quoted "Oh my... It seems that my Kagami has abandoned the village. I am very traumatized to hear this. I'm going to go after him." hinting that she would've originally been the one to retrieve Kagami, but later on was obstructed by the Third Furudokage. Mukai sent her on a different mission, quoting that "If Kagami and Kanaya were to fight eachother, I believe it would end off very calamitous due to both of their sharingan."

When Kanaya found out that Kagami passed, she broke down into tears, indicating that she truly cared for his well-being. She fell into a severe state of depression, not coming out of her residence and refusing missions. Mukai, and the jonin of the village knew what was going on. They decided to enforce her to do her daily missions, but this was intercepted by Kenji. He suggested to leave her be for a little while, and Mukai decided that the enforcement was off and they were going to give her some time. Her depression grew greater as the days went by, leaving her very weak and very vulnerable. Stephanie Oshino took this chance to steal one of her eyes for the Ara Ara Genjutsu technique. This was easily recoverable for her since Stan gave her the Seikatsugan, a powerful dojutsu eye capable of immense power.

When Kagami formed Taka, Stan required Kanaya to join him. Kagami decided to abide and they were reunited again. Kanaya was so happy to see him again, often showing more affection then the last time she saw him.

Mikoto Uchiha
Mikoto was attracted to Kagami because of his delicious appearance and himself. Both of them shared many interests. After their meeting, Mikoto tried to hunt him down, but failed. At the end, she died by his hands and he, heavily injured, had the sudden urge to eat her body.

In Kagami's mind, during his time alone, she appeared before him. They had a sensitive conversation about his past and personality. He attributes her to his Uchiha side, as she was the cause of his Curse of Hatred. Although she was a figment of Kagami's imagination, she supported him and strengthened his resolve.

A hallucination of Mikoto appears to Kagami earlier, representing the subconsciousness of Kagami's ghoul half. She usually haunts Kagami when he has the desire to eat Uchiha flesh.

Coby Uchiha
Their initial meeting left a strong impression on both, and they serve as foils to each other in the story. It was because of Coby's passionate speech that Kagami first began to realize the futility of the endless cycle of revenge trapping Nohara and Uchihas, and determined that his breed nature gave him unique insight into both points of view.

When the two fought during the war, Coby took the victory. Kagami was ready to die, but Coby unexpectedly spared his life. This marks the moment where Kagami learns that there are apathetic people out there.

He has great respect for Coby, and in their final meeting he asked Coby to allow him to pass — something he knew would not happen. Before they fought, he asked for his long-time rival's name and wished for him to survive the battle. Coby shared this sentiment, desperate to learn the story of the strange Uchiha that he decided to spare.

Upon their reunion after Coby's resurrection, Kagami and Coby share an amicable relationship, the two being kindred spirits.

Stephanie Oshino
Due to Stephanie’s fight against Kagami, Kagami decided to accept his past.

Yasad Uzumaki
During their initial encounter, Kagami was revived and first awoke in The Reaper's Flower Garden. When he got up, he was greeted with Yasad Uzumaki himself, reincarnated and standing in front of him with his back facing him. Kagam was both frightened by and fascinated by the legendary Uzumaki. Yasad quoted that "I've heard a lot about you, Kagami Uchiha. I'm required to fight you to the death, so let this battle be... A very interesting one." He suffered a brutal defeat, resulting in his subsequent capture by Stan and loss of identity. Yasad was given the right as his senior and was allowed to select a new identity. This is the cause of him working for Stan.

As Post-Revival Kagami, he highly respected and admired Yasad to the point he felt that it would be impossible for him to ever surpass him. Kagami also inherited a Kusanagi which Yasad used as a teenager during the Miocene Period.

Stan later released the Edo Tensei on Yasad since he served no purpose being here anymore. Yasad understood and decided to abide. It was later revealed that Stan could not find a good match at his disposal in combat for Kagami, so Stan decided to use the Edo Tensei on Yasad Uzumaki to bring Kagami to a hault when Kagami was later revived to lose his memory.

Kagami once stated in epilogue that he remembers Yasad Uzumaki and will always view him as one of his great mentors.

Mukai Uzumaki
Kagami looks up to Mukai, and is grateful to him helping him learn the ways of a shinobi. Mukai acts as a mentor to Mukai. He would often provide Kagami with information regarding the life an Uchiha should live and assists in his development. In turn, Kagami diligently serves and runs errands for him at Anteiku. He provides advice to Kagami when the latter faces a crisis, and told Kagami the truth about Takumi Uchiha when Kagami inquired him about it. He believes in Kagami to the extent that he entrusted Kagami with saving his son. When Kagami abandoned the village, Mukai was very understanding about it. He believed that his son, Stan, got a hold of his mind, so he established a Retrieval Mission instead of a Termination.

Years later to epilogue, Kagami still has not forgotten his last meeting and talk with Mukai, hinting at the importance Mukai held for him as an individual. He even remembers Mukai's last wish, which he fulfilled greatly.

Kenji Nara
Kenji and Kagami were a very sturdy rivalry, later on becoming brother-like friends. When Kagami was first introduced to Squad 2, Kenji was disgusted at the fact that he was an Uchiha. At the time, Kenji excelled higher than both Kagami and Stan. Kagami himself doesn't really seem to care that he did, judging by the fact that he was already going through a lot of stuff. Kenji only respected Kagami for his hard work and dedication to get stronger.

When Kagami abandoned the village, Kenji's respect for him went from decent to none. He was put on a retrieval mission with Jett and Kenzie, but before Kenzie and him would reach Kagami, they both were intercepted by Stan. Stan explained why he abandoned the village, and Kenji finally understood. However, Kenji quoted "He might've abandoned the village for a perspicuous reason, but that doesn't give him the excuse of being a Shinobi of the Field!" specifying that despite the fact he understood, it doesn't give him the right to do it in the first place due to him being a Shinobi of the Field.

Kenji saw Kagami's death coming, so he wasn't surprised that much when the news of him dying was spread to him. Kenji also learned about all of the stuff he was going through before the abandonment, and Kagami earned his sympathy.

At epilogue, Kagami was finally redeemed by Kenji and finally got to work alongside him and Stan again. Stan as Furudokage, Kenji as his supervisor, and Kagami as the Supporting Shadow.