Obito's Thoughts

Bai left home early in the morning.

Because of the war, Danzo had not returned home for a long time, and Kazashiro had not appeared before him for a long time due to his cultivation.

And then there's Uchiha Hikari; the wooden house that Yamato built for her has become somewhat dilapidated because no one has lived there for a long time.

For a long time, only Shiro, Kimimaro, Yamato lived in the enormous Shimura Residence.

However, the situation has recently improved somewhat.

Shin and Sai had been working under Yamato for Yamato, and having become familiar with the others, they naturally moved into the Shimura Residence and became members of the Shimura family.

Of course, they are not entitled to change their surname.

"Obito, what do you want with me?!"

Just as Haku was about to arrive at the Research Bureau, Kakashi's exclamation came from afar.

Upon hearing the exclamation, Haku instinctively looked in that direction and saw Obito, whom he had met a few times before, leading several members of the Military Police Force, blocking Kakashi's way out of the village on a mission.

"Kazashiro's friends are still as fun as ever."

With a soft chuckle, Bai walked into the Research Bureau.

Outside, surrounded by Military Police Force, Kakashi unzipped his vest, revealing a black shirt underneath.

"I haven't had any contact with Jiraiya in ages, can you guys just leave me alone? I'm a Jonin in the village, after all..."

Kakashi's voice even carried a hint of grievance.

He had had enough of the Military Police Force using him as a performance indicator, and he stopped carrying pornographic books around the village long ago.

Realizing that Jiraiya's target was too conspicuous, he changed his partner to a bookstore outside the village.

Although you earn less this way than before, it's safer.

"Alright, you guys go on patrol now."

Obito coughed lightly, dismissing his subordinates.

Before Kakashi could speak, he grabbed the other's arm and led him to a secluded spot.

As the captain of the Military Police Force, he knew that this position was not under the surveillance of the Military Police Force or the Anbu, so he could talk to Kakashi about the next steps with peace of mind.

"Um, Kakashi..."

Obito's voice became hoarse with nervousness, and a blush of embarrassment appeared on his face.

"What's wrong?"

Seeing Obito like this, Kakashi instinctively clenched his buttocks.

"Um, I heard you and Mei Terumi from Kirigakure..."

Before Obito could finish speaking, Kakashi, blushing with embarrassment, stopped him.

He reached out and covered Obito's mouth, while simultaneously clamping his arm around Obito's neck, seemingly trying to suffocate Obito.

"What nonsense are you spouting, Obito? I have absolutely no relationship with Mei Terumi..."

Kakashi's sudden attack threw Obito into a panic, and for a moment he didn't think to use Kamui to dodge.

Fortunately, he quickly remembered that he possessed the Mangekyo and managed to break free from Kakashi's embrace.

"You're talking nonsense! I know everything. You were chatting and laughing with Mei Terumi from Kirigakure, and Iroha testified about it. You can't deny it!"

Upon hearing that Iroha, who possessed the Byakugan, had also discovered his secret, Kakashi completely gave up resisting.

"She and I are just friends, please don't..."

"I was just thinking, since we're all so close, maybe we could have our wedding together?"

Obito's words left Kakashi momentarily stunned.

It took him a long time to understand the meaning behind Obito's words.

"You, you and Lin..."

Under Kakashi's shocked gaze, Obito blushed and nodded.

Obito, you've really made something of yourself!

Kakashi, who had expected the tug-of-war between the two sides to continue for several more years, felt an unprecedented sense of dizziness.

Obito, that taciturn guy, actually confessed?

And he even wants to have the wedding together with me?

However, this is feasible...

Yeah, right. There's absolutely no chance of anything happening between me and Mei Terumi.

From Kakashi's perspective, his relationship with Mei Terumi is purely platonic, without any other emotional involvement.

But Obito saw it differently.

Even someone as oblivious as Obito could see the red heart practically leaping out of Mei Terumi's eyes.

"Uh, when you say 'us,' you mean just the two of us..."

Kakashi tried to calm himself down.

"What are you talking about? Of course, we can't forget Kazashiro."

Obito waved his hand.

"The three of us are the Konoha Iron Triangle, best friends since childhood. Of course, we should all get married together."

Obito spoke lightly, but Kazashiro, over the years, seemed to have never had any ambiguous relationship with a girl.

There are so many people who like him that they could stretch for three blocks in Konoha, but he has never been seen to respond to any of them.

"Obito, I understand how you feel, but where are you going to find a marriage partner for Kazashiro?"

Kakashi put his hand on Obito's shoulder and began to think about who would be the most suitable person to stand next to Kazashiro.

"Hmm? Anko hasn't been around for a long time—"

"Alright, stop talking." Kakashi gestured for Obito to stop.

Anko seems to like that boy, but she doesn't seem to be making any moves.

When I was little, I often lingered by Kazashiro's side.

Upon thinking of Kazashiro, Kakashi immediately recalled the image of Uchiha Hikari.

As a child, I was like Anko; as an adult, I'm like Uchiha Hikari.

However, judging from Kazashiro's expression, neither of them seemed to be of interest to him.

"In short, let's discuss this matter after we meet Kazashiro. Right now, you should discuss the wedding date and preparations with Lin."

After all, we are in a time of war, and some things need to be planned in advance.

The destruction by the Dawn Organization continues. Despite the deaths of several Inner Circle members, Jigen has not yet ordered a halt to their actions.

Even the heavily guarded Konoha, because its interior could not be easily breached, was targeted by the Dawn Organization as a transport team for military aid and suffered several attacks.

"We must find the Inner Circle's hiding place as soon as possible."

These are Sakumo's original words after learning that the Dawn Organization had Outer Circle.

Unfortunately, several of the Inner Circle members' strongholds have been breached, but Jigen's location remains a mystery.

"Too slow."

At the Dawn Organization's Inner Circle stronghold, Jigen spoke coldly.

Neither Scorpion nor Amado has yet chosen a suitable vessel for him.

This forced him to begin to doubt the loyalty of the two men.

At the same time, he also began to reflect.

Perhaps I'm being too much of a perfectionist; maybe there are some ready-made candidates in the Shinobi World that I could use.

For example, that so-called Fifth Hokage.

Because of his pursuit of the perfect vessel, Jigen has been using petri dishes to maintain this body as much as possible, preventing it from easily collapsing.

But now it seems that perhaps it's time for me to make a change.

Ever since he met that loser Uchiha Yaowan, his luck has become very bad.

Making a change now might really bring you good luck.