After hearing that, Obito sat there stunned. He managed to turn toward the doorway, only to see Rin and Kakashi standing there.
Kakashi turned his face away, pretending he didn't know Obito, while Rin looked somewhat awkward and kept glancing at him.
Obito could almost hear something inside him shatter, the sound crisp and clear.
All the life seemed to drain out of him, as if his soul had been snatched away.
Torifu was quite surprised. Was being humiliated in front of his teammates really such a blow to him?
If so, Torifu had found a way to curb Obito's recklessness in the future.
After scaring him and punishing him, Torifu set Obito on the ground, then waved Rin and Kakashi over.
The two quickly ran over at his command and stood beside Obito.
Although Kakashi had been embarrassed by Obito's behavior, when they stood together, he still gently steadied Obito, who seemed to have lost his mind.
"Lord Hokage, we came to find Minato-sensei, but Obito was too reckless and interrupted you and Lady Chirori's afternoon rest. We're truly sorry."
Rin apologized for Obito with a sincere expression, and Kakashi lowered his head beside her.
Torifu was very pleased. They might act like they couldn't stand each other, but as long as they were united at heart, it didn't matter how much they bickered.
"Since you're so sincere, I'll let him off this time."
With that, he hit Obito with a Healing Technique. The dazed boy immediately perked up.
"I'll never do it again, Lord Hokage!" he blurted out in a panic.
Torifu took his words with a grain of salt. Obito had never changed his reckless nature, not in all these years.
But that was part of who Obito was. As long as his personality didn't lead him