Kakashi and Shisui were now faced with a complicated situation. On one side were their deeply bonded companions; on the other was the safety of the village. It was an agonizing choice. Because of Nawaki's teachings, Kakashi chose without hesitation to save Rin, while Shisui leaned toward sacrifice. It was difficult to say who was right and who was wrong.
However, the latter choice seemed far too cold and heartless. After being refuted by Kakashi, kind-hearted Shisui wavered intensely.
As the three argued without end, the pursuing Mist Ninja drew closer and closer, nearly catching up with them.
At that moment, Kakashi looked at his companions with resolve. "Shisui, I don't have time to argue with you right now! I'll hold off the Mist Ninja. Whether you stay or leave is up to you! No matter what, I won't allow you to lay a hand on Rin! Rin, go first!"
After saying that, Kakashi turned and charged toward the Mist Ninja behind them. With his Sharingan and the Konoha Six Powers, he moved unpredictably through the Mist Ninja ranks, blocking every pursuer. "Clang! Clang! Clang!" The fierce collision of ninja tools echoed through the air.
"No!" Rin, who had originally been running at the very front, stopped and rushed toward Kakashi's battlefield. With so many Mist Ninja, Kakashi could never handle them alone. "Boom!" A Mist Ninja Anbu was blasted into the ground by Rin's Strength of a Hundred Fist.
Watching his two companions locked in battle with the enemy, the hesitation on Shisui's face vanished. He turned decisively and charged at the Mist Ninja. At the very least, he could not abandon his companions and flee alone.
"Boom! Boom! Boom..."
The intense battle sent enormous crashes rolling through the forest, and countless trees toppled to the ground. Obito, who