Obito's Green

Rin had been blushing shyly at Nawaki's teasing, a hint of delight in her eyes, but the moment she heard Kakashi's answer, her expression immediately dimmed.

Nawaki took in Rin's change in expression and, intending to bring the two together, deliberately said in displeasure, "Kakashi! You'd only just started showing some manliness—why are you getting all bashful again so soon? Don't tell me you don't feel anything for Rin at all. The two of you are still holding hands!"

Seeing Nawaki's teasing gaze, the two finally realized that their hands had somehow ended up clasped together, and hurriedly pulled apart.

"Hehe... it's too late to hide it now!" Nawaki teased. "Kakashi, you were just holding a girl's hand! Do you dare say you don't feel anything for her? Rin is a good girl! No matter what, you can't let her down. And as a man, you should be more proactive. You need to learn that properly from your teacher here, or no matter how handsome you are, you'll end up a lifelong bachelor like Jiraiya!"

In the original story, Kakashi had remained unmarried for the rest of his life because of Rin's death. Such a handsome man, yet he had to live like Jiraiya—how tragic.

Kakashi looked at Rin's clear, tear-filled eyes and simply could not bring himself to reject her to her face. He truly had feelings for this kind-hearted girl, gentle on the outside but strong within. Yet whenever he thought of Obito, who had sacrificed himself for him, a sense of guilt rose in his heart.

Kakashi lowered his head, not daring to meet Rin's eyes, and said firmly, "Obito's final wish before he died was for me to take care of Rin! I will protect her with my life. I absolutely will not entertain any other