Chapter 20

For boys or young men, in some cases, it's normal to have a friendly arm around the shoulder, a sign of a good relationship.

Kakashi was initially uncomfortable with it, but he soon appreciate it. After leaving school, he naturally accepted Kyomu's friendly gesture of hooking arms.

"Kakashi, why do you wear a mask?" Kyomu asked a question that had been lingering in his heart.

In his previous life, there were various speculations about Kakashi's mask, and at a glance, they all made sense. But where was the reliable answer from the main character?

Kakashi thought for a moment, then answered Kyomu's question seriously.

He first denied the idea of liking to act cool. "Do you think I wear a mask to look cool? Wrong, that's completely off the mark. My biggest dream is to become a great ninja like my father, so I naturally have to demand strict discipline from myself since childhood. Besides combat, the main tasks of a ninja include infiltration, assassination, and sabotage. Wearing a mask can reduce the slight sound I make when breathing, making it more suitable for infiltration. And since others don't know your true appearance, it's easier for you to transform and infiltrate, minimizing the risk of exposure."

Listening to Kakashi's explanation, Kyomu believed him, but he couldn't resist teasing him a bit.

"Are you deliberately ignoring your appearance problem?" Kyomu smirked, "Is it possible that you're ugly, and all those were just excuses you made up? Your real purpose..."

"You're the ugly one!"

Kakashi glared at Kyomu with a dead fish eye, then quickly pulled down his mask and put it back on.

"Who's ugly?!"

Even with just a glance, Kyomu instantly memorized and saw Kakashi's appearance clearly.

He could only say it was a very handsome face, belonging to the delicate and charming type.

"Aren't you too girly?!" But Kyomu couldn't admit it, "Are you worried that with this delicate face, you won't have enough intimidation when carrying out missions in the future, so you thought of wearing a mask?"

"Shut up!"

Kakashi's forehead bulged with veins, angrily punching Kyomu in the ribs.

"Nonsense, I wear a mask to become a better ninja, not for the malicious speculation you're making!"

Kyomu rubbed his side. Kakashi's punch did hurt quite a bit.

"Alright, alright... But if I don't give you a hard time, how can we call ourselves friends?"

"Don't you dare say!" Kakashi's face flushed slightly, "If you continue, we won't be friends anymore!"

The words were intense, but Kakashi softened again, "And... don't talk about my appearance to others."

"I won't, I won't." Kyomu quickly assured, "If I do, the girls in the class will go crazy."

Imagining that scene, Kakashi couldn't help but shiver. It would be terrifying!

"Remember what you said. If you talk, it won't end well for you."

"Don't worry, I'm as silent as a grave. I won't mention what you look like to anyone."

Kakashi relaxed, gradually thinking about leaving.

Since he had fulfilled the bet with Kyomu, he needed to re-enter intense training.

Next time he competes with Kyomu, he must win back!

"I'm leaving now. The training task set for today hasn't been completed yet."

Kakashi freed himself from Kyomu's arm and, as he left, reminded, "Don't slack off either. Be careful not to let me catch up and beat you up."

"It's impossible in this lifetime." Kyomu shook his head and waved his hand, "Go on, I'm also going to the public training ground for a round."

From then on, the two parted ways. At this time, Rin and Obito caught up, obviously having run quite a bit of distance.

"Is that it?" Rin couldn't help but stomp her foot, feeling very annoyed, "I haven't even seen Kakashi's face yet..."

Kyomu glanced at Rin, "Rin, do you know something?"

"Just accidentally overheard the bet between you and Kakashi..."

Kakashi didn't speak, but he warned Kyomu with his eyes, strictly forbidding him from revealing his appearance.

"What bet?" Obito scratched his head, "Kyomu, what did you and Kakashi bet on? It's so mysterious."

Turning to look at Obito , Kyomu shook his head without saying anything, then quickly changed the subject, "Obito, it seems that training together today won't work. What about tomorrow?"

"Oh, I see." Obito's eyes showed a hint of disappointment, "Then it's tomorrow. I believe you must be busy today."

"I am indeed busy." Kyomu nodded, "After all, it's the last day, so I have to make the most of it."

"What do you mean by the last day?" Obito scratched his head, showing his confusion.

"It's nothing, anyway, just work hard."

"Of course!" Obito nodded, "I will catch up with you and Kakashi, and eventually surpass you both!"

"I'll be waiting for that day." Kyomu waved his hand, "So, bye, see you tomorrow."

"Goodbye."

After exchanging greetings, Kyomu turned and left, heading straight for the public training ground he used to frequent.

At this moment, Obito finally realized, "Can it be that Kyomu is going to the training ground to sleep again?"

"It's possible." Rin wore a puzzled expression, "In this regard, Kyomu behaves very strangely. I can't understand it anyway."

"I also think..." Obito scratched his head again, "Maybe this is Kyomu's unique way of training, who knows."

"I'd rather believe that Kyomu's talent is extraordinary, rather than believe that sleeping can create such a big gap with peers."

"I don't know, but it's not impossible."

Obito nodded, keeping this suspicion in his mind, deciding to find out later.

At the same time, Kakashi, who had already arrived at his exclusive training ground, was also pondering this question.

Common sense told him that Kyomu must be hiding something; otherwise, his behavior wouldn't be so strange.

As the moon rose, Kakashi couldn't suppress his curiosity anymore.

"No, I have to go to Kyomu's house and see. I must figure out his specific training situation."

It's common to know yourself and the enemy to win every battle. Kakashi's thoughts were normal, especially since he had lost to Kyomu during the monthly exam, prompting him to want to uncover the mystery about him.

And there was someone else who shared the same idea as Kakashi: Obito.

"I can't sleep, not at all!" Obito jumped out of bed, "I have to go to Kyomu's house and see, I have to figure out how Kyomu did all this! If I don't understand, how can I surpass him and eventually defeat him?"

Dressed, Obito sneaked out of his home courtyard, leaving the Uchiha compound and heading straight for Kyomu's residence.

"Kakashi? You..."

"Hush!"

Near Kyomu's residence, Obito and Kakashi ran into each other.

"How did you..."

"Don't talk, you do your thing, I'll do mine, don't alert anyone."

Obito nodded and, matching Kakashi's pace, they both headed towards Kyomu's home.

"You..."

Both exclaimed simultaneously but immediately understood, not saying more.

After a while, two secretive figures climbed onto the wall of Kyomu's courtyard, stretching their necks to peek inside.

In Kyomu's house, the lights were still on. How could a lazy person stay up late? Something was fishy!

Until Kyomu, fully armed and sweating, began to exercise vigorously in the courtyard, Kakashi and Obito exchanged glances, seeing the determination in each other's eyes.

Acting lazy during the day, then training hard at night?

Aragami Kyomu, you deserve to die!

(End of Chapter)