Perhaps because what he had said was too shocking, Uchiha Obito still looked dazed after they arrived at the shop.
Fuyou had not expected it either... Obito had actually believed his casual nonsense?!
Unlike Nagato, who was not cute at all!
If Obito really met Madara someday... that would be quite a sight. He wondered whether Madara would be so furious over the damage to his reputation that he would cough up blood and leave.
There were quite a few people in the shop today.
That group of little brats, Asuma included, was here too!
"Boss Fuyou!" Might Guy was the first to greet him when he saw him come in. After all, Guy had once delivered takeout here to help support his family. Though he now had a team and needed to go out on missions, he was still very grateful.
When they saw Obito... everyone glanced around. "Huh? Where's Kakashi?"
"Kakashi... Kakashi went to the hospital." Obito's gaze drifted, as though he did not know how to explain it.
That made sense.
He had gotten carried away back then and acted a little too arrogantly. Thinking about it afterward... using that kind of Taijutsu in front of Rin had been rather embarrassing.
After hearing Fuyou's words, Obito had made up his mind.
He would never use it again!
Uchiha Obito was a man who would become Hokage. It was just Taijutsu—whether he had it or not would not stop him from becoming stronger!
The words had barely fallen.
"Huh? Was your mission dangerous?" Asuma, the carefree rich kid, sipped his milk tea as he looked at Obito. "Even Kakashi got hurt, but you came back fine? You call yourself a ninja?"
"..."
Obito raised an eyebrow and immediately shouted, "I'm very strong! I solo-killed a Jonin this time!"
"Hehe~"
Other than Guy, who was shocked, everyone else looked utterly unconvinced!
"Alright, since you're here, can your dad give us half off for today's drinks?" Asuma picked his nose. "It's only been a while since we last saw each other, and Obito, your boasting has gotten this outrageous?"
He used to just brag a little. Now he was claiming to have solo-killed a Jonin?
Who gave him the courage?
Rin?
"My dad's been dead for ages, asshole!" Obito was naturally furious after finally showing off a little, only to be looked down on. "I really did solo-kill a Jonin! If you don't believe me, ask Minato-sensei!"
As soon as he said that.
Everyone was genuinely surprised.
After all, he had told them to ask Minato-sensei. Could it really... actually be true?
"You really killed a Jonin by yourself?" Shiranui Genma picked up the senbon that had fallen onto the table in shock. "No way! Even if you threw kunai around wildly this time and actually hit an enemy, that still shouldn't be possible!"
They had been classmates for years. Who did not know who?
If Obito could throw a kunai without something going wrong, it was thanks to the Hokage's blessings!
"Hmph! I'm a man who'll become Hokage. A mere Jonin is nothing!" Obito held his head high with pride. "I killed him casually!"
"..."
Sure enough.
He was still the same Obito~
So.
They did not believe him!
Only Might Guy... his blood boiling, clenched his fists and roared, "I never thought you'd become so strong, Obito! I challenge you!"
He.
Believed him!
He had originally planned to challenge Kakashi this time, but he had never expected... Obito to become so strong. Then he would challenge Obito first and Kakashi later.
Kakashi had to be even stronger!
The words had barely fallen.
"Enough, Guy! Obito must have just gotten lucky." Asuma threw an arm around Guy's shoulders. "Don't bully him. We'll just have him treat us to milk tea!"
Those words...
Made Obito, who had been about to refuse, raise an eyebrow. He proudly said, "I accept your challenge! It's time to show you how strong the future Hokage is!"
"?! You're really fighting?" Quite a few people looked at Obito in surprise. "Maybe forget it? You rarely come back, so let's just drink milk tea together? It'd be bad if someone got hurt later!"
"A mere Genin like you can't possibly hurt me!" Obito refused to back down. "Get to the training ground already!"
"..." We're afraid you'll get hurt!
However.
It looked like they could not stop them.
"The back courtyard is pretty spacious!" Fuyou said with a smile, clearly enjoying the spectacle. "You can go there. If Obito wins, order whatever you want today—I'm treating!"
"As expected of Obito's... cough cough, as expected of Senior Fuyou!"
Asuma decided not to tease the enraged Obito anymore.
If they were fighting, they were fighting.
It was not like anyone would die fighting Obito~
Before long.
The group arrived at the courtyard.
Guy stood on the left and Obito on the right, the two glaring at each other.
"Then... begin!"
As the referee, Shiranui Genma, casually gave the word.
"Ahh~"
The two both let out a roar and charged at one another like children getting into a fight.
After running halfway, Obito abruptly stopped and formed hand seals. Everyone recognized it at a glance!
It was the Great Fireball Technique!
They stared at Obito in shock. "Could Obito already use the Great Fire—"
Before they could finish.
Obito's face suddenly reddened, as though something were lodged in his throat. At that moment...
Guy had already charged over!
With a shout of "Yah!"
He leaped into the air and thrust out his right foot with all his strength. Before everyone's stunned eyes... he kicked Obito directly in the face.
With a bang.
Obito was sent flying!
Everyone covered their faces!
"..."
The atmosphere fell silent.
A gentle breeze blew past, but it could not blow away the awkwardness!
"Still like this?" Asuma said irritably. "That Jonin... wasn't some kid named Jonin, was he?"
"..."
That was possible!
"Enough nonsense!" Kurenai said helplessly. "Go see how Obito is doing already!"
However.
Just as everyone was about to check on Obito, they saw him stubbornly get back to his feet and neatly wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth. "Hmph! I didn't expect you to get stronger too, Guy. I was just going easy on you!"
At that.
"Again!"
"You're still going?!" Everyone was speechless.
"This is youth!" Guy was thrilled. Before anyone else could stop him, he charged forward. "Obito, you really have become stronger!"
He used to be unable to get up after a single kick. Now he could stand again—this was becoming stronger!
He rushed forward fiercely.
However.
This time, Obito did not try to spit out a Great Fireball. Instead, he casually threw shuriken everywhere. The sudden barrage of shuriken flying at his face slowed Guy down for a moment.
In that brief lapse.
Obito, already used to it, swiftly rushed behind Guy.
With the speed of lightning.
His legs formed a bow, his torso straightened, his hands formed the Tiger seal, and he thrust fiercely!
Before anyone could react, and while Uchiha Fuyou stared wide-eyed in disbelief.
A scream rang out.
Guy collapsed directly to the ground, his right hand covering his butt, his face twisted, his eyes filled with disbelief. His left hand trembled as he pointed at Obito. "You, you... you have no ninja honor!"
As soon as he said that.
Everyone came back to their senses and stared at the proudly standing figure in horror. They shuddered, then looked at Guy. "Quick, quick, quick! Where's the Medical Ninja?"
Sunset.
The sun sank in the west.
The autumn afterglow shone over Konoha, making it seem as though it were truly burning.
Everything was golden.
At that moment.
Konoha Medical Department.
Inside a hospital room.
Kakashi gazed at the setting sun outside the window with a sigh and shook his head.
He was planning to see whether he could apply to the Hokage for a team transfer. Beside Obito... he would definitely never feel the bonds Minato-sensei had spoken of.
Suddenly.
The door opened.
A hospital bed was pushed inside. On it lay a familiar figure, hunched over with his butt raised.
Kakashi's mouth twitched. This familiar sight, could it be...
"Do young people these days play this hard? I really am getting old!" The Medical Ninja shook his head. "Stay facedown. You can't lie flat for another hour! If there's anything you don't understand, ask the one beside you. He got here before you!"
"..."
No!
Don't ask me!
I don't understand!
I want to be discharged!
Just as Kakashi's stomach began to ache and he wanted to go home.
"Yo~" Guy turned his head. When he saw Kakashi, he immediately said happily, "It's Kakashi! Could it be that you..."
Before he could finish.
"No! I'm not!"
Kakashi let out an angry roar, cutting Guy off as he rolled over and pulled the blanket over himself!
Sure enough! He still needed to change teams!
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