Fifteen years ago, Konoha
The sun had just risen, and the morning light was gradually brightening.
At four in the morning, most people were still lost in their dreams. Konoha should have been completely quiet at that hour.
Yet one corner of the Uchiha Clan Compound was unusually noisy.
"How many times do I have to tell you? You didn't need to get up this early to see me off.
I'm only going to meet the guiding jonin Fugaku assigned to me. It's not like I'm going to meet some big shot."
Kou gently stroked the brand-new sword at his waist and softly reassured the nervous boy standing before him.
The morning light fell across the brand-new Konoha Forehead Protector on his brow, reflecting a silver gleam along its metal edge.
"But, but..."
Obito stared at the Konoha Forehead Protector on Kou's brow. Unable to hide his feelings, he let out a deep sigh.
"But Kou, now that you've graduated, we won't be able to see each other as often or go to school together like before, right?
Whenever I think about that, I just..."
As he spoke, he lowered his head.
*This brat always acts so carefree. Why is he suddenly getting all sentimental?
He's making me feel embarrassed too...*
Kou grumbled inwardly. Looking at the chubby-cheeked little brat before him, whose eyes were filled with reluctance, he couldn't help feeling conflicted.
When we first met, I never intended to get along with this dangerous guy in the first place...
Kou coughed lightly, forcing his surging thoughts back down. He patted Obito on the shoulder and pulled a relaxed smile onto his face.
"Don't always look at things from the worst possible angle~~ Think about it differently.
Kakashi and I have both graduated. Doesn't that mean you can go