Bonds and Reconciliation

Facing Obito before him, although Kakashi deceived him with his words...

Deep down, however, he felt incredibly conflicted...

The Obito before him was a soul scarred and eroded by hatred...

His words just now were, in no small part, a sincere hope...

To dissolve this guardedness with language and genuine emotion.

Kakashi couldn't help but offer a bitter laugh...

At this moment, he actually felt that everything he was doing was perfectly reasonable; even as the words left his lips, he felt not the slightest sense of dissonance or struggle.

Was it because of the relationship of deceiving Obito that his words flowed so naturally?

"Obito..."

"Take my Sharingan."

Obito raised his head, his eyes revealing deep confusion and struggle.

Staring at Kakashi's face, a sour, aching sensation welled up in his heart.

"Kakashi..."

Obito's voice trembled slightly, his emotions gradually becoming difficult to control.

"Can you... can you really understand me?"

Actually, I suppose I understand a little...

I originally thought I wouldn't understand...

"Of course."

Once these words were spoken, they were like a ray of sunlight, dispelling all of Obito's shadows and coldness.

"I have always believed in you, and I am willing to believe that you can create that perfect world where only Rin exists."

It was as if he had transformed into a true light, piercing through the darkness in Obito's heart.

For many years, the loneliness and struggle he carried within...

He had never dared to hope that anyone would understand him.

But now...

Kakashi said he identified with him?

One could only imagine how moved Obito felt inside...

Kakashi is my light...

"If you want to create that world, my Sharingan will surely be of help to you, Obito... take it."

"No!"

Obito suddenly became agitated!

"I absolutely cannot take this Sharingan, because Kakashi... you are my only bond in this world..."

"Let the two of us create that world together."

Kakashi gazed at Obito's face, a fleeting moment of hesitation flashing through his heart.

However, he knew clearly in his mind that under the current circumstances, he could only continue to follow Obito's line of thinking.

"Alright."

Hearing Kakashi's answer, Obito felt a sense of relief and revealed a long-lost smile.

The hatred and sorrow he had borne alone for so many years finally began to dissipate at this moment.

Rin's death had always been a scar he could not erase, but now, he finally understood that the one truly to blame was not Kakashi, but the entire Shinobi World.

This world was indeed sick and twisted; only through total destruction could a world be built where no one felt pain or sorrow anymore.

Obito took a deep breath and said to Kakashi with candor: "Kakashi, the organization I was previously in is called Akatsuki..."

As Obito slowly revealed the truth about the Akatsuki organization, Kakashi's expression gradually grew grave.

From the leader Nagato, who possessed the Rinnegan, to Uchiha Itachi, and even the will of Uchiha Madara lurking in the shadows...

Obito's eyes flickered as he continued: "Akatsuki is single-mindedly trying to save the Shinobi World, but I have already broken away from them."

Kakashi frowned and asked: "Then, what do you plan to do next?"

Seeing Obito's somewhat bewildered appearance, Kakashi offered a suggestion he himself could hardly imagine.

"Obito, go and cooperate with Orochimaru."

"Orochimaru?"

Kakashi analyzed at this moment: "You mentioned that Orochimaru, who is in the organization, has always had a great obsession and ambition regarding the Rinnegan and the Sharingan."

"His ambition might not be a bad pawn for us to use."

Listening to Kakashi's analysis, Obito's train of thought suddenly opened up...

"It would be best if we could control Orochimaru; his Impure World Reincarnation could add significant combat power."

Between Obito and Kakashi, the estrangement and pain of many years finally began to melt away at this moment.

Just as the two reached a reconciliation, Obito seemed to suddenly recall an important matter.

"Right, Kakashi..."

Obito reached into his robes and pulled out a small, transparent glass bottle from deep within, gently handing it to Kakashi.

"I want to entrust one of Uchiha Yuan's Sharingan to your safekeeping."

Kakashi was slightly stunned.

He took the bottle and lowered his head to examine it closely; inside the bottle lay a scarlet Mangekyo Sharingan.

Although it lay quietly within, it seemed to still radiate a chilling, eerie power.

"This is... Uchiha Yuan's Sharingan?"

"Yes..."

Obito's tone was exceptionally earnest.

"This eye is critical for what comes next. To create the ideal world, we must master this pair of Sharingan."

"The reason I chose to give it to you is that it is no longer safe for me to keep it."

"Only by placing it in your hands can I truly feel at ease."

These words were Obito's sincere truth.

Previously, whether it was Black Zetsu within the Akatsuki or Uchiha Itachi, Obito had protected these eyes with extreme caution.

Yet, looking at Kakashi across from him, Obito did not hesitate at all, directly entrusting the precious Mangekyo Sharingan of Uchiha Yuan to Kakashi.

There was not a shred of reluctance or greed.

His gaze was incredibly clear.

As for Kakashi, it was as if, through some subtle influence, it was only natural for him to take back this Sharingan.

Staring at the eye in the bottle, Kakashi felt a sense of familiarity.

After a long silence, Kakashi finally nodded gently: "I understand. I will keep it safe."

Obito's gaze softened slightly, and the weight that had been hanging in his heart finally lifted.

"When we leave this space later, I'm afraid we will have to put on a show."

Kakashi replied in a low voice: "That is what I was thinking..."

"For the time being, we must continue to play the role of enemies; we cannot let those outside detect the connection between us."

"Only in this way can we have enough time and space to execute the plans ahead."

Although he was deceiving Obito, a subtle emotional shift occurred within Kakashi's heart.

If...

Creating such a world might actually not be so bad.

At this moment, Obito returned to the appearance of the energetic youth he once was.

"I understand. After we leave this space, I will cooperate fully with your actions, Kakashi, and try to make it look realistic. But can a poker-face like you even act?"

"Naturally, that is no problem. I am not a fool..."

After retorting to Obito, Kakashi said with a touch of emotion: "Obito... I will always be with you."

"Hehehe, when did you become so mushy, Kakashi?"

Obito chuckled softly, his smile carrying a rare sense of ease and relief.

Compared to that fellow Black Zetsu, Obito did not reject working with Kakashi at all.

His previously depressed mood even improved significantly.

The matter of Rin dying at Kakashi's hands was subconsciously ignored by Obito.

Of course, it could not be entirely called ignoring, because Obito knew this could not be blamed on Kakashi.

It was the fault of the Shinobi World.

Everything was the fault of the Shinobi World.

It was the darkness of the Shinobi World that created such a desperate world.

What did it have to do with Kakashi?

As for Kakashi, he was also feeling heartache for Obito.

Through the subtle influence of their Sharingan, the two had reached a state of cooperation.

Finally, the two exchanged a tacit glance and turned to look toward the world outside the Kamui space.

"Are you ready, Obito?"

"Anytime."

At this moment, the two flashed away, stepping out of the dark Kamui space.