Rin Nohara

"Equip!"

At Obito's command, a katana about 1.2 meters long, with an extremely simple design, appeared in Lu Ming's hand. It had a purple hilt and a wooden scabbard. Even while holding it, he could clearly feel the powerful energy contained within.

Obito resisted the urge to draw the blade. Making too much of a scene in Konoha wasn't a good idea.

He hadn't even scratched the other gold card, and this sword had already made the draw more than worthwhile. Whatever was left could be considered a free bonus!

He opened the second gold card. Was that a red pill on it?

Item Name: Three-Turn Golden Pill (Replica)

Category: Item Card

Quality: Gold

Attribute: Elixir

Function: Greatly enhances physical abilities; permanently increases all attributes by 200%.

"Use it?"

He was stunned! Getting Ryujin Jakka had left Obito overjoyed, but drawing this pill left him truly speechless. Something like this existed? If he drew a Nine-Turn Golden Pill, would he become an immortal on the spot? A 200% increase—wouldn't that restore the stats of Obito's character card? If he used it himself, he'd gain the power of Obito at his peak!

Obito wiped away his drool and chose to use it without hesitation. It might be more effective later on, but his top priority right now was gaining enough strength to protect himself. Without that, what future could he even talk about?

Huh? Why didn't he feel much? There was no coating of black gunk, and his stomach didn't hurt or make him feel like he needed the toilet. He just felt a little stronger, his vision a little clearer, and his sense of smell seemed a little sharper.

He activated the Mangekyō Sharingan in both eyes. The throbbing pain he'd felt before was gone, and he could use the Sharingan with ease! If his body had been a small lake before taking the pill, now it was a vast ocean. The sea was calm without wind, but once the wind rose, the waves would rage!

With this, who needed Hashirama's Cells? He still had some vanity to consider. Whether it was Danzo or Obito in the original story, their skin had turned so deathly pale after receiving Hashirama's Cells that it was hard to look at. It would seriously get in the way of his plans to pick up girls.

He was set for life. Now he could do whatever he wanted, couldn't he? Kamui without limits could be called the greatest cheat in the Naruto World!

He wouldn't draw any more cards with the seven million ryo! He'd buy a house, land, and maids! Starting tomorrow, he'd live like a lord. Hahaha!

"Knock, knock... knock, knock..." The sound of knocking interrupted Obito's wicked daydreams.

"Who is it?" he muttered as he walked to the door and opened it. A little girl about his height stood outside. She had brown hair, two purple markings on her cheeks, and big eyes. She looked very well-behaved. It was Rin Nohara. In the original story, it was her death that had turned Obito completely evil and led him to join Madara.

"Obito, why didn't you go to school?" Rin asked with concern.

Looking at Rin standing before him, Obito's heart pounded with excitement! He felt a helpless surge of affection. Was it because his soul had fused with Obito's?

"Ah, Rin, it's you. Come on in and sit down." Obito secretly pinched his thigh and spoke as calmly as he could.

Rin gave him a puzzled look and thought, Obito seems a little different from before. Looking more closely, she noticed that his clothes had changed too. He no longer looked as silly as he used to...

"Make yourself at home. I'll get you some water," Obito said. While pouring it, he worked out what to say.

"No, thanks..." Rin glanced at the messy room. The bed was the only decent place to sit, and she couldn't exactly sit right on that guy's bed. There were also several crumpled balls of paper on the floor...

Obito noticed how terrible the room looked too. It was all because his card draws had started out so badly... The room's belongings had taken a beating as a result.

"Um... I was looking through some things just now, so it's a bit messy. Rin, I'm not going to school anymore. I'm dropping out," Obito said.

"Dropping out? Why?" Rin asked in shock, eyes wide. Every kid in Konoha dreamed of becoming a ninja and, ultimately, Hokage. Obito especially was always talking about becoming Hokage. Why would he suddenly drop out?

"Yeah. I awakened the Sharingan, and Clan Leader Fugaku said I'm a genius, so he's going to train me personally," Obito said, then activated the Sharingan in his eyes.

Looking at the Sharingan in Obito's eyes, Rin felt both happy and a little dejected. Of course. Obito was an Uchiha, and Kakashi was a genius too. But what about her...?

Seeing Rin's downcast expression, Obito felt a pang in his heart. Damn it, that hurt!

"Rin, even if I don't go to school, we're still friends. And there's that guy Kakashi, too! Once I've trained for a while, I'm definitely going to teach him a lesson!" Obito said with a grin, patting Rin on the shoulder.

"Yeah, we'll always be friends!" Feeling the warmth of Obito's hand on her shoulder and seeing his bright smile, Rin perked right back up. I'll work hard at training too!

Yeah, I want us to be the kind of boy and girl who stay friends for life... Obito thought instinctively.

"Rin, let me treat you to a meal! The clan leader gave me lots of money, and he said he'll give me living expenses every month from now on!" Obito said.

"Sure! Let's go eat ramen! I haven't had any for days, and I've really been craving it!" Rin said with a smile.

"Let's go! We'll see who can eat more. The loser has to bark three times!" Obito said with a swagger.

"Obito, you're definitely going to lose!" Rin said disdainfully, hands on her hips.

Obito and Rin arrived at the legendary Ichiraku Ramen, a little ramen stand where Ichiraku was kneading dough. The tempting aroma wafted from the pot.

Obito and Rin each ordered a bowl. The portions were generous, and the noodles were springy and chewy, with a rich, delicious broth. At first, Obito could keep up with Rin, but after three bowls, he could only watch.

Rin didn't even seem to gulp down her ramen. She opened her little mouth, slurped once, and a fifth of the bowl was gone! Before long, eight empty bowls were stacked beside her!

"Woof, woof, woof!"

Obito looked utterly dejected as he reluctantly barked three times. He hadn't expected Rin to be such a big eater! How could such a little body fit eight bowls of ramen?

But when he saw how satisfied Rin looked, he felt happy too. Obito, don't worry. In this life, I'll protect her. Please don't do anything crazy. I'm not interested in little kids. And you're way too precocious! You're only five, you little pervert!

"Obito, why do you keep staring at my stomach? It's embarrassing," Rin said, looking a little bashful. She'd only been thinking about winning, and Ichiraku Ramen really was delicious... She'd accidentally eaten a little too much.

"I was just curious how you managed to fit eight bowls of ramen in that little belly of yours... That's amazing. I couldn't eat more than three," Obito said awkwardly, looking away.

"Well, I'm not sure either. Anyway, don't think I'm always a big eater. I usually only eat a little. Hehe..."

"So what if you can eat a lot? A big appetite is a blessing. Let's go play video games!" Obito said as they passed an arcade.

"You already treated me to a meal. Don't spend any more money. I need to go home and train. I'll treat you next time," Rin said tactfully.

"All right. Then I'll walk you home."

"Okay."

In this life, you'll grow up happy and safe, Rin!