A Terrible Feeling

An hour earlier.

Although Rin had invited him out and he was happy about it, when he saw Kakashi had come too, his heart ached terribly.

Even though he had accidentally awakened the Sharingan, he still could not forget it~

The memories of his student days with Rin still replayed in his mind...

When he was hurt, Rin bandaged him. When he failed, Rin comforted him. When he was mocked, Rin encouraged him.

And when Rin... was thirsty, he had stood in line all afternoon to buy her milk tea.

How wonderful it had been!

Why had she stopped drinking milk tea that night?

Obito clenched his fists and stared at Kakashi's back beside him, his eyes seemingly spewing flames. He felt like he could barely restrain himself.

Of course, Kakashi, Konoha's genius ninja, sensed that scorching gaze. He shuddered involuntarily, and the feeling... was terrible.

He took a step back and frowned at Obito. "What is it?"

Why are you staring at me?

However.

Obito merely shook his head calmly. "Nothing."

Yet to Rin and Kakashi, this did not look like nothing at all. After all, Obito would never wear such a cold expression.

"Obito, what's wrong?" Rin looked at him worriedly. "Did something happen? Can you tell me? Maybe I can help?"

Those concerned eyes made Obito raise his brows. He seemed somewhat moved, but in the end, he still said flatly, "Nothing."

He had already understood.

Helplessly.

Rin could only give up for now, though she silently kept it in mind, curious about what had happened to Obito.

She calmed herself as much as possible and said cheerfully, "Then let's go to Fuyou milk tea shop. Maybe we'll run into Asuma and Kurenai." As she said that, she blinked and looked around. "There are so many people today!"

Suddenly.

Rin stared blankly at a group gathered up ahead and said in surprise, "Asuma and the others? Kumogakure? Did something happen?"

Up ahead.

At the entrance of a barbecue restaurant.

A clerk beside them seemed to be apologizing awkwardly, but neither side paid him any attention.

One of the Cloud Shinobi had even drawn a blade. They looked about the same age as them, so they were probably here for the Chunin Ninja Exams.

But what had happened?

The three exchanged looks, then rushed over!

At that moment.

"Hey, hey, we found this place first. Why are you cutting in line?" Asuma picked his nose and spoke arrogantly as the local. "Get lost already! We're going in!"

"You already left. How does leaving still count as waiting in line?" A light blond-haired boy among the Cloud Shinobi snorted disdainfully. "Are Konoha ninja this lacking in manners? Cutting in line in your own village?"

For some reason.

When they had passed by this barbecue place, he had suddenly felt an itch to come in and try it. He had just received a coupon at the entrance, and he had heard that any ninja who ate here got a discount, so he decided to give it a try.

But he had to admit... Konoha really had fallen. There were all sorts of messy advertisements everywhere!

"Move aside already. Don't interrupt us while we eat barbecue, or don't blame us for getting rough!"

"You bumpkins from Kumogakure! Do you think it's your turn just because you lined up? See this piece of paper?" Asuma curled his lip disdainfully. "It's a queue number, and it's our turn now! You're the ones with no manners! And see this card?" He pulled out a fiery red card engraved with a leaf. "It's a Fuyou VIP card. We're VIPs. Do you even know what VIP means?"

The moment he said that.

The Cloud Shinobi immediately became unhappy, feeling that they had been mocked. "Konoha monkeys, what did you say?"

When had Kumogakure ever suffered such humiliation?

"I'm telling you! Kumogakure is taking this spot today!"

"Please stop arguing. Just wait a little longer, there'll be seats soon."

However.

No matter how the server beside them called out, no one paid him any attention. At this point, it was no longer about the seats.

Especially Asuma... His hair was merely a little thick and wild. How did he look like a monkey? He was so furious that his hair seemed to stand on end. "This is Konoha! Being arrogant will get you beaten up!"

"Beat us? What a joke. You dare lay a hand on us?" Ignoring his companions' attempts to stop him, the Cloud Shinobi sneered. "Come on! Hit me!"

"You strike first!"

"You strike first! Come beat me up!"

Did he think I was stupid?

Konoha was a village of etiquette. They generally did not make the first move without cause.

Asuma sneered. "Is that all the courage Kumogakure has? If you don't dare fight, get lost! And next time you see Lord Asuma, stay far away!"

"You're all talk too! What's your name, stinking monkey?"

"Who are you calling a monkey?"

"I'm calling you one. What are you going to do about it? Got the guts to hit me~?"

The people watching nearby all looked helpless. Even the team leader did not stop them, because Sarutobi Asuma... the Third Hokage's son, was right there. This was a good opportunity to see what kind of character the Hokage's son had.

Especially since this visit to Konoha... advertisements were everywhere. Konoha really had fallen, just as expected!

Just as the Third Raikage had said, Kumogakure's future had arrived. The two groups were only arguing anyway. How could they possibly start fighting? This was a perfect chance to gather more intelligence!

However.

The Kumogakure team leader had underestimated the hotheadedness of youth. After one Cloud Shinobi said, "If you've got the guts, hit me," Asuma's fist flew out.

"I've never seen anyone make a request like that." Asuma looked at the Cloud Shinobi, who had been dumbfounded by the punch to his face, blew on his fist, and grinned. "Lord Asuma is happy to oblige!"

Konoha generally did not strike first, unless someone asked them to.

"?!" The Cloud Shinobi froze. When he came back to his senses, the hand gripping his sword trembled with rage. "You bastard!"

As soon as he said that.

Kakashi and Obito stepped forward as well, while Shiranui Genma and Kurenai, who had been watching with helpless expressions, stood up too.

As for Rin... Kakashi had secretly signaled her earlier to find a Konoha jonin.

There were only five ninja on their side, while the other side... had three teams, nine ninja in total, not to mention Kumogakure's team leader.

They were directly surrounded.

However.

Contrary to the Cloud Shinobi's expectations, Konoha's side did not seem to want to fight. When Kakashi and the others arrived, Asuma and Shiranui Genma shuddered and immediately grabbed Obito.

"Lord Obito, you don't need to make a move. We've got this. A few Cloud Shinobi don't need you to step in. Just watch from the side."

If you make a move, with so many people watching... it'll look bad!

"What's going on?" The Cloud Shinobi paused, looking at the strange scene. Then he looked at the boy in Uchiha clothes. Could he be really strong? Growing even more curious, he sneered mockingly, "Too scared? Konoha really is full of cowards. Hurry up and kneel to apologize to me, and I'll forgive you!"

"We're doing it for your own good!" Asuma glanced at Obito, who had changed somewhat... becoming steadier. His heart skipped a beat, and he had a bad feeling. This isn't the usual Obito! Then he looked at the Cloud Shinobi. "We're worried you'll get hurt. Hurry up and leave!"

As soon as he said that.

The Cloud Shinobi, who had not cared much before, was nearly driven mad by Asuma's arrogant attitude. Now they could not pretend not to care anymore. "Attack! Let these fools see how powerful the Cloud Shinobi are!"

"You really dare attack? Wait, Lord Obito, we'll do it, we'll do it!" Seeing Obito's serious expression, Asuma hurriedly stopped him. "You don't need to fight!"

"Konoha has gone too far. I'd like to see what this Uchiha is capable of!"

Asuma and the others were immediately held back. A brown-haired Cloud Shinobi girl stood before Obito and launched an attack directly.

Having just suffered a breakup, Obito was already in a foul mood and wanted to vent.

As for whether she was a woman... he did not care!

Uchiha Throwing Technique!

However.

All of it was dodged.

Meow-Meow Claw!

The girl swung her claw down. With a bang, all the kunai were slapped away, and she charged forward.

Obito reacted in a rush. He had not activated his Sharingan when another Cloud Shinobi suddenly appeared behind him and kicked him.

A joint attack.

Bang!

"That's it?" The sword-wielding Cloud Shinobi paused, looking at Obito flying backward, and curled his lip. "I thought he was impressive. At this rate, I can take on two by myself!"

Konoha really had fallen. They were so afraid of someone this weak!

Even the Kumogakure jonin watching nearby and recording intelligence froze, seemingly surprised by that guy's strength.

Too weak!

"Amu, who told you to interfere?" The girl was unhappy instead and said seriously, "He's my opponent."

"Sorry, I thought he was strong." Amu shrugged. "Turns out he's just this. I'm really not interested!"

As soon as he said that.

Then?!

Suddenly!

Obito stood up again, rising from the dust with a serious expression on his face. Like a stubborn powerhouse, he stared coldly at the Cloud Shinobi.

Asuma and Shiranui Genma's expressions immediately changed.

"Don't! Obito! Leave it to us! We'll beat him up later!"

Unfortunately.

Obito did not want to pay them any attention now. He felt humiliated. He was an Uchiha who had awakened the Sharingan!

He said calmly, "Come at me together."

As soon as he said that.

He formed hand seals.

A Shadow Clone appeared.

Then he charged forward and formed hand seals again!

The Tiger seal?!

A ninjutsu?

But the Cloud Shinobi did not care. They had seen it just now... this guy was only so-so.

"Damn it, stop him!" Cold sweat broke out on Asuma's forehead. "Hurry! Don't let him get close!"

"Hmph, with strength like that, us Cloud Shinobi don't need to dodge at all..."

Before he could finish.

One Obito appeared before him, while the other flipped behind him from above.

The Cloud Shinobi saw the opening stance. Though he did not know what technique it was, a chill suddenly rose in his heart, especially at those scarlet eyes staring at him... He was about to turn and block with his sword.

But.

It was too late!

Amid everyone's shock and confusion, Obito suddenly crouched down!

However.

Slap!

A figure appeared between them.

"That's enough." A ninja with sunlike blond hair helplessly grabbed Obito's hand. "Obito, didn't you say you wouldn't use this?"

And also...

The Sharingan?!

At that moment.

Minato internally blurted out, Damn it. That bad feeling was growing stronger and stronger.

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