The Beginning of the Plot Deviation

Thump!

Mahiru's headless corpse fell to the ground.

The charred cross-section of his neck, seared by Sword of the Raging Flame, still couldn't stop the restless blood, and a large amount of it gushed out!

Nohara Rin was dazed for a good while. It wasn't until Qingye gently placed her on the ground that she snapped back to reality, feeling a little shy.

"Th-thank you, Qingye."

That was so fast!

That powerful Iwagakure Jonin was killed in a single blow before he could even react!

Is this Qingye's strength?

No wonder Teacher Minato said Qingye went easy on Kakashi during their spar!

Qingye waved his hand, unconcerned. "What's the situation on your end?"

Kakashi and the others were supposed to be on a more southern route, so how did they end up here?

"After we encountered this person, Kakashi got injured during the fight, and I was captured by him."

Nohara Rin explained in a low voice.

It's all my fault!

I'm too weak, I couldn't help at all during the fight.

I could have bandaged Kakashi's wound, but then this Iwagakure Jonin captured me again.

"I wonder how Kakashi and Obito are doing," Nohara Rin said dejectedly.

"They should be on their way to rescue you."

Hyuga Himon walked over, shaking his head. "Can we be sure? Will Kakashi really come?"

He heard that after Kakashi's father, the White Fang, died, Kakashi only cared about missions, and didn't mind abandoning teammates.

As for Obito...

Yūhi Kurenai was certain. "Obito is definitely on his way."

Qingye and Hyuga Himon nodded in agreement.

They, as fellow genin, knew all too well Obito's infatuation with Rin.

"However, I still don't see Kakashi and the other two," Hyuga Himon said again.

Hyuga Himon activated his Byakugan again, scanning the surroundings before looking at Nohara Rin and shaking his head.

What should we do now?

Rin has been rescued, but what next?

"I can hide nearby and then go meet up with Obito and the others!" Nohara Rin immediately said. She couldn't be a burden to Qingye's team anymore.

"Not feasible."

Qingye vetoed it directly.

If Rin waits here, who knows if Obito or other Iwagakure Ninja will arrive first?

If Rin gets captured by another Iwagakure Ninja, wouldn't it mean he saved her for nothing!

Qingye pondered for a moment and quickly made a decision. "How about this, Rin, leave a message for Obito and the others, and then follow us towards Kannabi Bridge."

Having an extra Medical Ninja might be useful.

As for whether this would deviate from the original plot, Qingye didn't consider it at all.

The wings of this butterfly had already caused the Battle of Kannabi Bridge to become unrecognizable!

Besides, as a transmigrator, why should he be afraid of changing the plot?!

If the plot proceeds the same way whether you're there or not, what's the point of you being here!

"Okay!"

Nohara Rin nodded vigorously.

More than ten minutes later.

Uchiha Obito finally arrived.

Seeing the gruesome sight of Mahiru's severed body, his face suddenly changed.

"Rin!"

Where's Rin? My Rin?!

Suddenly, a piece of torn cloth in a nearby corner caught Obito's eye.

"Wh-what is this?!"

Obito picked it up and his face turned pale. Isn't this Rin's clothing?

There's still Rin's scent here!

Damn it!

What in the world happened?

That Iwagakure Jonin is dead, but Rin isn't here. Instead, there are scraps of Rin's clothes left behind!

"Ahhhhh!!!"

Obito's eyes turned red.

"You idiot, don't shout around in enemy territory!"

Kakashi Hatake, his shoulder wrapped in bandages, caught up, looking annoyed.

Obito blinked in surprise, "Kakashi? What are you doing here?"

Didn't this guy say he was going on a mission and refused to rescue Rin?

"..."

Kakashi remained silent, recalling what Obito had said earlier.

"I believe the White Fang was a hero."

"The ninja world calls those who break the rules scum, but those who don't cherish their comrades are worse than scum!"

After much deliberation, Kakashi ultimately made the same choice his father had made years ago and followed.

"Never mind that, where's Rin?" Kakashi shook his head.

"Rin, Rin she..."

Obito's eyes reddened, clutching the scrap of cloth in his hand, almost bursting into tears.

Where are you, Rin!

Kakashi looked, then scanned the surroundings, and examined Mahiru's tragic state.

"Someone must have rescued Rin."

"After that person saved Rin, she left this as a message for us."

But who could it be?

Was it Qingye's squad?

Impossible!

Kakashi looked at Mahiru's uninjured torso and the surrounding environment. It was clear this person was probably killed without much of a fight?

With the Iwagakure Jonin's strength, could Qingye have done this?

Sniff sniff--

Kakashi's nose twitched. Following the scent, he looked towards a nearby rock.

"Rin's clothes scraps were found here, right?"

"Yeah, so what?"

Kakashi walked over, flipped the rock, and picked up a note.

After deciphering the encrypted message using a special method, Kakashi breathed a sigh of relief:

"Rin is fine, Qingye saved her."

"But Qingye didn't feel comfortable leaving Rin alone here, so he took her with him. Rin said for us to meet at Kannabi Bridge."

As he spoke, Kakashi couldn't help but glance at Mahiru's headless corpse again, his brow furrowed.

Did Qingye really do this?

With the Iwagakure Jonin's swordsmanship skill, he was defeated by Qingye without much resistance!

How did Qingye manage that?!

"Uchiha Qingye... Tch, it was that guy!"

Obito pouted.

But in the end, he was relieved. As long as Rin was safe, that was all that mattered.

"We've wasted too much time, let's keep moving."

Kakashi also felt a sense of relief.

His teammate was safe, and the mission could continue. It couldn't be better.

"It's all your fault!"

Obito glared at Kakashi, annoyed. "If you hadn't gotten injured, I wouldn't have been delayed having to bandage you."

If that hadn't happened, he could have caught up quickly and rescued Rin himself. He wouldn't have needed that Uchiha Qingye!

Suddenly, rustling sounds came from behind them.

As the two turned to look, they felt a gust of wind brush past their faces.

Kakashi's expression changed. He lunged forward, quickly pushing Obito out of the way. Immediately after, a shing sound was heard as a blade slashed across his left eye, drawing blood!

The Iwagakure Jonin, Oishi, revealed himself.

Ninjutsu: Camouflage Invisibility Technique!

"Kakashi!"

Obito cried out in alarm.

While blaming himself, a special wave of Chakra flowed from his mind, his eyes gradually turning crimson.

"Damn you, you detestable Konoha brats!"

The Iwagakure Jonin, Hokari, also caught up. Seeing Mahiru's corpse on the ground nearby, he gritted his teeth. "Mahiru actually died by your hands!"

"Kill them and avenge Mahiru!"

Oishi said coldly, activating the Camouflage Invisibility Technique once more.