Stay calm!
I have to stay calm. This doesn't mean everything is over! It doesn't! Looking at Obito, whose breathing was growing ever weaker, half his body crushed beneath a massive boulder and only the other half remaining exposed, Chiba took two deep breaths.
Though he had prepared himself mentally, when he truly saw this scene identical to the original story, his heart still trembled, and he wavered for a moment.
"Chiba... h-how is he...?"
At that moment, Rin, staring anxiously and worriedly at Chiba as he fixed his gaze on Obito, could not help asking.
"Let me take another look. Don't worry, Rin. Obito won't die!"
Rin's words jolted Chiba out of his thoughts, and he hurriedly said, "Next, I need quiet."
"Mm... I understand. I'm leaving everything to you."
Seeing Chiba's focused expression, Rin knew he was about to give it everything he had. She answered, then released Obito's hand and stepped aside, gently covering her mouth to keep herself from crying aloud.
"Rest assured. Right now, the most important thing is for you to take care of yourself. When Obito wakes up, he definitely won't want to see anything happen to you. So promise me that you'll protect yourself properly. You absolutely must not give up on life."
Hearing Rin's reply, Chiba completely suppressed the tremor in his heart. He looked at Rin beside him and spoke sternly.
"Mm!"
Hearing Chiba's words, Rin stared at Obito, tears welling in her eyes as she nodded repeatedly.
"Rin, look at me. Promise me you will never give up on life! Promise me!"
Yet seeing Rin like this, Chiba could not help speaking again. His tone became even more solemn, carrying a hint of warning.
Chiba...
Even though all her attention was on Obito, Rin sensed something unusual in Chiba's