No! I'm Not!

Perhaps because his words were too astonishing, Uchiha Obito remained in a daze even after arriving at the shop.

Fuyou hadn't expected it either... the guy actually believed the nonsense he'd just spouted?!

Unlike Nagato, he's not cute at all!

If Obito actually met Madara then... the scene would be too beautiful. He wondered if Madara would be so angered by the bad reputation that he'd spit blood and leave?

The shop was quite crowded today.

Asuma's group of youngsters were all here too!

"Boss Fuyou!" Might Guy was the first to greet him upon seeing him enter. After all, Might Guy had delivered takeout here before to help his family financially. Even though he now had his own team and had to go out on missions, he was still very grateful.

And upon seeing Obito... everyone glanced around. "Huh? Where's Kakashi?"

"Kakashi... Kakashi is in the hospital." Obito's eyes drifted, seeming unsure how to explain.

That made sense.

He'd gotten too excited and arrogant then. Thinking about it afterward... using that kind of taijutsu in front of Rin was quite embarrassing.

After hearing Fuyou's words, Obito made up his mind.

He would never use it again!

He, Uchiha Obito, was a man destined to become Hokage. A mere taijutsu skill wouldn't stop him from becoming stronger!

As soon as he finished speaking.

"Huh? Was your mission this dangerous?" the dissolute Second Hokage, Asuma, asked while sipping his milk tea, looking at Obito. "Even Kakashi got injured, but you're fine? You're not like a shinobi!"

"..."

Obito's eyebrows shot up, and he immediately shouted, "I'm very strong! You should know that I single-handedly took down an Upper Shinobi this time!"

"Heh heh~"

Except for Might Guy, who was shocked, everyone else looked disbelieving!

"Alright, since you're here, can your dad give you half off today?" Asuma picked his nose. "And after not seeing you for a while, Obito, your bragging has gotten out of hand?"

Before, he only bragged a little. Now he was bragging about single-handedly killing an Upper Shinobi?

Who gave him the courage?

Rin?

"My dad's been dead for a long time, you jerk!" Obito, who had finally felt a bit imposing only to be underestimated, was naturally furious. "I really did kill an Upper Shinobi alone, ask Teacher Minato if you don't believe me!"

As he spoke.

Now, everyone was genuinely a bit surprised.

After all, since he told them to ask Teacher Minato, it couldn't possibly... be true, could it?

"You really killed an Upper Shinobi by yourself?" Shiranui Genma picked up the senbon that had fallen onto the table in shock. "Impossible! Even if your kunai were thrown randomly this time and actually hit the enemy, it's still impossible!"

They had been classmates for many years; who didn't know whom?

If Obito could throw a kunai without any accidents, it would be a blessing from the Hokage!

"Hmph! I'm a man destined to become Hokage, a mere Upper Shinobi!" Obito proudly held his head high. "Killed him casually!"

"..."

As expected.

It was still the same Obito.

So.

They didn't believe him!

Only Might Guy... his whole body filled with passion, clenched his fist, and roared, "I didn't expect you to become so strong, Obito! I challenge you!"

He.

Believed him!

He had originally planned to challenge Kakashi this time, but he didn't expect... Obito had become so strong. So he would challenge Obito first, and then challenge Kakashi later.

Kakashi would definitely become even stronger!

As soon as he finished speaking.

"Alright! Might Guy! Obito definitely just got lucky," Asuma said, putting an arm around Might Guy's shoulder. "Don't bully him. Let's just have him buy us milk tea!"

The way he said that...

Obito, who was about to refuse, raised his eyebrows and proudly declared, "I accept your challenge! It's time to show you the might of the future Hokage!"

"?! You're really going to fight?!" Many people looked at Obito in surprise. "How about we forget it? Since you're back, let's just drink milk tea? It won't be good if you get injured later!"

"A mere Genin, how could I possibly get injured?" Obito refused. "Hurry up and get to the training ground!"

"..." We're worried about you getting injured!

However.

It seems I can't stop this.

"It's quite spacious back there!" Fuyou said with a smile, clearly enjoying the spectacle. "We can go behind. If Obito wins, you can order whatever you want today, my treat!"

"As expected of Obito's... cough cough, as expected of senior Fuyou!"

Asuma decided not to tease the furious Obito any further.

Let them fight.

Fighting Obito won't result in death, right?

Not long after.

The group arrived at the courtyard.

Guy was on the left, Obito on the right, and both met each other's gaze.

"Alright... begin!"

As the referee Shiranui Genma casually declared.

"Ahhh!"

Both of them let out roars, and like children fighting, they charged at each other.

Halfway through his run, Obito quickly stopped, formed hand seals, and everyone immediately understood!

It was the Great Fireball Technique!

They stared at Obito in shock, "Could it be that Obito can already use the Great Fire..."

Before he could finish.

Obito's face suddenly turned red, as if his throat was choked, and at this moment...

Guy had already charged over!

With a "Hya!"

He leaped into the air, extending his right leg forcefully, and under the stunned eyes of everyone... he kicked Obito directly in the face.

With a "Bang."

Obito was sent flying!

Everyone covered their faces!

"..."

A moment of silence fell.

A gentle breeze blew, but it couldn't blow away the awkwardness!

"Is it still like this?" Asuma said irritably, "That Jonin... could it be a kid named Jonin?"

"..."

It's possible!

"Alright, enough nonsense!" Kurenai said helplessly, "Let's quickly check on Obito!"

However.

Just as everyone was about to check on Obito, they saw him stand up resolutely, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth cleanly. "Hmph! I didn't expect you to get stronger too, Guy. I was just letting you have your way earlier!"

Having said that.

"Let's go again!"

"Again?!" Everyone was speechless.

"This is youth!" Guy exclaimed excitedly. Before anyone could stop him, he charged forward, "Obito, you've really gotten stronger!"

Before, he couldn't get up after one kick, but now he can stand. This is getting stronger!

He charged forward fiercely.

However.

This time, Obito didn't spit out a fireball. Instead, he casually threw shuriken everywhere. The shuriken suddenly flying towards their faces caused Guy's speed to momentarily halt.

Without paying attention.

Obito, who was already accustomed to this, quickly rushed behind Guy.

With lightning speed.

His legs formed a bow, his torso straightened, his hand formed the Tiger Seal, and he thrust forward fiercely!

Before everyone could react, and while Uchiha Fuyou stared in disbelief.

A scream was heard.

Guy directly fell down, clutching his backside with his right hand, his face contorted, his eyes filled with disbelief, his left hand trembling as he pointed at Obito, "You, you... you're not fighting honorably!"

As he spoke.

Everyone snapped back to reality, looking at the figure standing proudly with fear, trembling all over, and then looking at Guy, "Quick, quick, quick! Where's the medical ninja?!"

The sun sets.

The sun dips below the horizon.

The autumn afterglow shone upon Konoha, as if it had truly caught fire.

A golden hue.

At this moment.

Konoha Medical Department.

Inside a certain ward.

Kakashi gazed at the sunset outside the window with emotion, sighed, and shook his head.

He was considering whether he could request a team change from the Hokage. Being around Obito... he certainly couldn't feel the bonds that Teacher Minato spoke of.

Suddenly.

The door opened.

A hospital bed was pushed in, and a familiar figure was seen lying on it, hunched over with their backside sticking up.

Kakashi's mouth twitched. This familiar sight, could it be...

"Are young people playing this intensely nowadays? I'm really getting old!" the medical ninja shook his head. "Lie still, you can only lie down after an hour! If you don't understand anything, ask the person next to you; they arrived before you!"

"..."

No!

Don't ask me!

I don't understand!

I want to be discharged!

Just as Kakashi felt a stomachache and wanted to go home.

"Yo~" Might Guy turned his head. Upon seeing Kakashi, he said happily, "It's Kakashi! Could it be that you..."

Before he could finish.

"No! I'm not!"

Kakashi roared, directly interrupting Might Guy's words, and flipped over, pulling the covers over his head!

Indeed! I really need to switch teams!

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