Chapter 25 Obito Is Confused, Kakashi Is Crying

"Ka, Kakashi...

"Are you really going to abandon your companions? Why are you still here? Don't you want to let us go...?"

Obito's hurried figure paused as he saw Kakashi suddenly appear in front of him. He shouted in surprise. If Kakashi could come to help, the hope of rescuing Rin would surely increase significantly.

Obito, a Chūnin, knew deep down that he was not as strong as he wished to be. He had dared to save Rin alone purely because he had once been confident in his abilities.

However, was Kakashi really changing so quickly?

Kakashi looked at the chattering Obito with misty eyes and smiled unconsciously at the corner of his mouth, which was hidden under his mask.

It had been years since he had heard such long-winded words. This feeling really made him nostalgic.

"Obito, I finally see you again. This time, I will not let you die, nor will I take your eyes to see our future. In the future, we will witness it together!"

"Kakashi... You... you actually cried? How can that be? I must be seeing things!"

Obito, who had been teasing Kakashi, suddenly stopped, staring in disbelief at Kakashi's wet eyes.

Kakashi was awakened by Obito's voice and hurriedly restrained his emotions, suppressing the overwhelming feelings inside him.

"Stop talking nonsense, Obito! If you want to rescue Rin, hurry up..."

Kakashi snorted, pretending to be calm, stepped forward to grab Obito, and led him in the direction where the Rock Shinobi were escaping.

He only had one day, and if he talked too much, it would cause trouble for himself later.

Kakashi still decided to try to behave normally. Some things were better left until he saw Teacher Minato.

'Kakashi, you're so fast! Did you hide your strength before? This speed is not much worse than that of Mr. Minato. Is this why Kakashi was promoted to Jōnin? What a genius...'

Obito was momentarily stunned by Kakashi's explosive speed, surprised by the thoughts racing through his mind.

As a Chūnin, Obito obviously overestimated Kakashi's current strength. Now, Kakashi's power was simply incomparable to that of the Yellow Flash, Namikaze Minato.

But among Elite Jōnin, Kakashi was in the top tier.

Kakashi, knowing where the Rock Shinobi were hiding, didn't need to follow any clues at all and led Obito straight to the hidden cave of the Rock Shinobi.

"Obito, you make a distraction to attract the enemy. I'll go inside to rescue Rin. Is that okay?"

Kakashi stared intently at Obito, pointed toward the cave, and explained his battle plan in a low voice.

"I? Uh... No, no problem."

Obito's eyes widened subconsciously. He pointed at himself, swallowed hard, and took out his kunai, looking ahead.

Thinking of what had happened to Rin, determination flashed in his eyes as he gritted his teeth and agreed.

'Obito, you're still so reckless! But this is your chance to awaken the Sharingan, and I won't let you miss this opportunity.'

A smile flickered in Kakashi's eyes, and this thought crossed his mind before his figure disappeared in an instant.

"Rin, I will definitely rescue you with Kakashi."

After Kakashi left, Obito encouraged himself in a deep voice. Then he intentionally made noise with the kunai in his hand to attract the enemy.

Rock Shinobi, who was hiding in the cave, immediately heard Obito's movements.

"I'm going to deal with that guy. You use this time to continue casting illusions on her and torture her for information as quickly as possible. Ninja Camouflage Technique..."

Rock Shinobi Dashi sneered when he heard the noise outside. He turned to his companion and said with a smirk.

While speaking, Rock Shinobi's body turned transparent, and he walked out of the cave invisibly.

"Little girl, it seems your companion still has some tricks! Then I should also increase the strength of the illusion..."

Rock Shinobi looked at Rin with empty eyes and said with a cold grin.

Outside the Cave

'If, as Naruto said, all the power can be brought in, then it should work too.'

Kakashi, who was hiding in the dark and observing the entrance of the cave, thought to himself. The cold light in his pupils flashed as he shouted in a low voice.

"Sharingan, activate!"

The next moment, the black pupil in Kakashi's left eye, like that of the Uchiha clan, instantly transformed into the Three Tomoe Sharingan.

'Sure enough, this makes things much easier. Rock Shinobi Jōnin, I see you.'

Kakashi easily spotted the invisible Rock Shinobi Dashi through the powerful insight of his left eye.

He was determined!

Kakashi, possessing the strength of an Elite Jōnin, certainly did not mean that he could not deal with the two Rock Shinobi without the Sharingan.

Kakashi was determined not to let Obito or Rin suffer any harm.

He raised his hand subconsciously to condense Raikiri and touched the White Fang Short Sword behind him without hesitation.

'Obito, this will be the last battle I fight with your eyes. Father, I will not let White Fang be cut down here. From now on, I will continue to be the Hatake Kakashi who inherited your sword skills.'

"Open the door..."

Kakashi sighed secretly in his heart, let out a low shout, and his figure transformed into an afterimage as he rushed into the cave quickly.

Obito's Thoughts

"No, I can't stay here. The risk of being discovered is too great..."

Obito, who had been staring at the cave, suddenly realized this. A drop of cold sweat dripped from his forehead as he whispered softly, about to dodge and change his position.

"Where are you going?"

Just as Obito was about to act, a voice full of murderous intent suddenly came from behind him.

Obito's body froze for a moment, and he instinctively turned his head to look behind him.

He saw a sharp kunai rushing toward him.

'Am I going to die?'

In the blink of an eye, Obito flashed this thought. His body stiffened, and he didn't react in time.

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