"Honestly, that Hyuga Clan brat..."
In Konoha's cemetery, Uchiha Obito's face beneath his mask was somewhat grim.
He had originally intended to leave, but after seeing Kakashi and Naruto Uzumaki, he chose to stay.
The Nine-Tails was his target sooner or later. Since he had run into it now, he could take a good look!
Even with Jiraiya and that Hyuga Clan brat present, he hadn't taken them seriously at all.
But he really hadn't expected that Byakugan user to detect his presence, or even force him out!
"When did this brat use the Byakugan?"
Uchiha Obito was somewhat confused, but Jiraiya and Kakashi had both turned solemn.
"You're the guy who was with Orochimaru and the others!"
The two of them were extremely in sync. Although they had been tracking this guy all along, they also knew he was a member of the Uchiha.
But they definitely wouldn't let that slip now. They also wanted to see what this guy was really after!
Because they had vaguely reached a certain conclusion...
"Ugh..."
As if confirming their guess, Naruto suddenly clutched his stomach.
His little face had gone somewhat pale, and red Chakra was even beginning to surface around him!
"Hmph, the Nine-Tails..."
Uchiha Obito merely sneered. He knew the Nine-Tails had most likely recognized him.
But before he could think any further, Hyuga Makoto spoke.
"Lord Jiraiya, Senior Kakashi, take care of Naruto. I'll deal with him."
"Makoto, are you sure?"
Kakashi watched Obito warily, while Jiraiya supported Naruto and spoke in a low voice.
"This guy is very strange. You should have seen him last time in the Land of Fields..."
"But only you can control Naruto's condition and protect him."
Hyuga Makoto shook his head, his gaze locked firmly onto Obito.
"Besides, Naruto's reaction probably means that