radicalducati Chapter 488 The Wind Moves, Obito and His Friends
Chapter 488 The Wind Moves, Obito and His Friends
"What a nostalgic scene! I never saw Obito like this back then." Watching the two bicker and leave, the Fifth Hokage sighed as his left eye returned to its black state.
"Is that so? Perhaps this is the price of growth. You've done very well, Kakashi." The Fourth Hokage smiled and comforted him. After their conversation last night, he had gained a better understanding of Konoha's past and of the Fifth Hokage himself.
As he spoke, the Fourth Hokage stretched and looked out the window at the rising sun. "Well then, you can stay at my house until that mission begins, as an ANBU member protecting Kushina."
"Kushina-sensei..." Godai's pupils trembled slightly, and she nodded without objection as she recalled the past.
"By the way, Kakashi has now successfully mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique. If you'd like, I can help you with special training during this time!" Suddenly remembering something, the Fourth Hokage smiled brightly, his tone expectant, bathed in the morning sun.
"Flying Thunder God Technique..." Godai was shocked and surprised, not expecting this unexpected surprise.
If he can master this space-time ninjutsu, he will be able to deal with future enemies with greater ease.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Minato-sensei." Taking a deep breath, he followed the Fourth Hokage's gaze and nodded to the Fifth Hokage, feeling a warmth in his heart.
Their bond as master and disciple did not seem to be weakened by the passage of time and space.
During our conversation last night, he answered many of the Fourth Hokage's questions and provided information about the future. In return, the Fourth Hokage is now teaching him the Flying Thunder God Technique!
On the other side, the Uchiha clan.
"I just received news that Obito is back. So Sasuke, are you leaving?" Fugaku knelt on one knee in front of the table, looking at Sasuke, who was also kneeling opposite him, and asked with a complicated expression.
Sasuke had previously stated that Obito lived in their world.
Now that Obito has returned, it means that the division of the family plan is about to begin!
"Yes, I have received the orders. But don't worry, Father, I won't be leaving here for the time being." Sasuke finished his tea in one gulp and explained under the earnest gaze of his mother, Mikoto.
"How long is 'temporarily'? And what about Obito? Can I trust him?" Fugaku frowned and pressed on, this was a real problem.
Sasuke's departure would involve taking some of his clan members with him, so Obito's return would be crucial to the Uchiha clan's status and interests.
After all, Obito was not only a Mangekyou Sharingan Uchiha, but also a disciple of the Fourth Hokage and one of the legendary Sannin of Konoha!
“Of course we can trust Obito. He is also a Konoha ninja who inherited the family's honor and the Will of Fire.” Sasuke said succinctly, leaving no room for doubt about this.
After all, Obito was his Jonin leader in the future world, a reliable partner who went through life and death together!
"As for when I'll leave? It should be after my mother gives birth, and I happen to have a special mission during that time." As he said this, Sasuke couldn't help but look strange as he thought of the mission his senior brother had given him last night.
He was instructed to persuade his father to lead the clan in ostracizing Obito, thus luring Black Zetsu into a trap to lure Obito out of his hole.
Heh, this is such a familiar tactic... Senior brother...
"A special mission?" Fugaku murmured suspiciously, but didn't ask any further questions despite his curiosity.
But instead of asking, Sasuke looked up and met his gaze, his eyes flashing crimson. 'Genjutsu: Sharingan.'
A moment later, "I see..."
Coming to his senses, Fugaku suddenly understood. Under Mikoto's strange gaze, he got up and walked out of the house. "Give the order: when Obito returns, let him stay at the Naka Shrine temporarily. Until the clan's investigation into his disappearance is completed, no clan member is allowed to have contact with him."
"Yes, clan leader." Upon receiving the order, Uchiha Tetsuka immediately accepted it, but a strange glint appeared in his eyes.
Clan leader, are you paving the way for young master Sasuke to suppress Obito?
The simultaneous emergence of two Mangekyou Sharingan geniuses—it's hard to say whether this is a good thing or a bad thing for the Uchiha clan!
"Fugaku, didn't Sasuke say that Obito could be trusted? How could you..." Upon hearing these contradictory orders, Mikoto subconsciously questioned him.
But as soon as the words left her mouth, Mikoto seemed to realize something when she thought of the Sharingan eye contact between the father and son earlier. "Sorry, I misspoke!"
After apologizing, Mikoto, supporting her pregnant belly, got up and walked towards the Uchiha training ground. "I'm going to see Itachi. I won't have much time to spend with him anymore."
"Mother, I'll go with you. I promised to help Itachi with his training, and now it's time." Sasuke followed immediately, worried that Fugaku, who was about to go forward, would shake his head with a wry smile and leave.
I was originally going to ask Sasuke about the branch family list he had drafted, but it seems I'll have to wait until next time!
Meanwhile, at the barbecue restaurant.
"What's going on? Didn't we agree that it would just be us and Rin having dinner together? Why is everyone here??" Looking at all the familiar faces, Obito was a little confused. This wasn't the date he had planned!
In particular, the female lead, Lin, has not yet appeared.
"Well, we're all ninjas from the same period, isn't it only right to give you a welcome party?" Genma said lazily, a toothpick dangling from his lips, while Hayate Anko, Ebisu, and the others beside him nodded in agreement.
"That's right, Obito, you don't want us to come? Hmph, don't think I don't know you only have eyes for Rin." Shizune snorted coldly, making Obito instantly blush and sweat profusely.
"No, no, I didn't..."
"If you don't have one, don't explain! Come on, to celebrate Obito's safe return, let's toast with juice instead of alcohol!" Might Guy, ever the familiar type, excitedly hugged Obito. "This is the feeling of youthful passion..."
"Kai, you're here again!" Asuma, with a mature beyond his years, shook his head helplessly, a cigarette dangling from his lips, and turned to look at Kurenai beside him. "By the way, Kurenai, how have you been lately?"
"It's alright. Although the village's workload increased dramatically after the Fourth Hokage ended the war, there wasn't much danger..."
"Ah! You two are already flirting! Damn it, why is God so unfair? Asuma was able to win over Kurenai, why am I so unlucky?!" Seeing the two talking, Obito shouted angrily, his face full of sorrow.
In an instant, the entire private room fell into complete silence; you could hear a pin drop.
Everyone looked at each other, their gazes all falling on Red and Asuma, whose cheeks were flushed and who were gritting their teeth.
"Ahem, Obito, don't talk nonsense. Kurenai is a girl, be mindful of your behavior!" Just as the atmosphere was getting a little awkward, Rin Nohara's voice suddenly rang out at the door.
Everyone instinctively turned their heads and saw Nohara Rin, with bright eyes and white teeth, walking in confidently, accompanied by a handsome young man with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes.
However, those eyes were a strange mix: one a black pupil, the other a beastly one, giving them an eerie and unsettling appearance. Combined with Lin's smile, it created an unsettling feeling of being both unapproachable and strangely gentle…
"Let me introduce you. This is my boyfriend, Mitarai Ishikawa."