Soji had already seen through it. Obito had chased them out of Kirigakure this time with no good intentions. Those who came in goodwill did not come armed!
Of course, Soji had not expected Obito to pursue them beyond the Land of Water.
"Heh, junior, you've got some nerve. You actually dared call me, Madara Uchiha, a clown? Looks like I need to teach you a lesson so you understand my strength!"
Ever since Soji had called him a clown, Obito's expression had been extremely unpleasant.
At first, he had wanted to chat with Hyuga Soji for a bit before sending him on his way. After all, the man had once been one of his teacher's comrades!
But now? Since Hyuga Soji had openly mocked him like this, Obito was no longer in the mood.
"Tch, strength like yours? You mean when the Night Duke kicked you back in Konoha?" Soji continued taunting Obito.
Soji was referring to the Night of the Coup in Konoha, when Obito had been careless and failed to realize that the Night Duke possessed the Flying Thunder God Technique. The moment they met, he had suffered a loss.
"Shut up! I'll kill that guy sooner or later!" Clearly, Obito had been struck where it hurt, and he was growing angry from embarrassment.
At this moment, Kabuto watched as Soji shattered the defenses of this masked man claiming to be Madara Uchiha with just a few words. The tension in his heart eased somewhat.
The three youngsters had also reached the deck and formed a circle with Kabuto, vigilantly guarding against Obito's possible sneak attacks.
"Kabuto, Haku, Kimimaro, Yota, leave this guy to me. Go notify the other passengers and have them return to their cabins immediately, so they don't get caught up in our battle,"