What did it mean to be an Uchiha? Setting mountains on fire at the drop of a hat?
Sasuke was quite displeased by Naruto's remark. Fight Obito if you wanted to fight Obito—why drag me into it? I may burn mountains, but I'm still a good ninja!
Behind them, the trees within a ten-meter radius were engulfed in flames, crackling as they burned, with the fire looking ready to spread.
A faint smile flickered in Obito's eyes as he watched Naruto with amusement.
The Great Fireball Technique was merely an appetizer. It was hardly surprising that it had failed to hit Naruto.
Besides, for the Uchiha clan, starting a fight by launching a Great Fireball Technique seemed to have become a sacred ritual. The purpose of that ritual was not really to turn the enemy directly into ashes with the Ninjutsu. More than anything, it was a celebration—a premature celebration of their own victory.
It served the same purpose as fireworks. Both required caution, or they could easily start a fire.
Naruto turned back to glance at the burning woods. It was summer. If the flames were not put out, the entire forest would be reduced to ash. Trees took a long time to grow, and it had taken ages for such a vast forest to form. Besides, Naruto did not particularly like scorched earth turned to ash.
Thinking that, Naruto immediately said to Kakashi, "Kakashi-sensei, stop spacing out and put out the fire!"
Kakashi, who had been lost in thought, immediately snapped out of it at Naruto's shout. In a flash, he arrived beside the flames. His hands moved rapidly through seals as he muttered, "Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Technique."
In an instant, a water dragon rose behind Kakashi and charged toward the burning area.
"Splash!"
The water