Rin: The mysterious person is definitely not Obito

Rin gathered all her strength and threw a punch, slamming it hard against Shi Xiu's cheek.

However, faced with Rin's attack, Shi Xiu merely glanced at her with a hint of indifference in his eyes.

Immediately after, Shi Xiu raised his hand without hesitation and caught Rin's wrist with pinpoint accuracy.

Shi Xiu's movements were swift and powerful. As he gradually increased the pressure, a dull thud suddenly echoed, and Rin's entire arm instantly exploded.

Fortunately, Rin now possessed the body of the Reanimation, and countless dust fragments could be seen slowly gathering toward her arm, reassembling as her shattered limb began to restore itself at a speed visible to the naked eye.

At this moment, Shi Xiu looked at Rin expressionlessly and said coldly, "I don't have time to play with you! If you continue to act out like this, I will have no choice but to undo the Reanimation."

Shi Xiu's words were like a bucket of cold water poured over Rin's head, silencing her instantly despite her lingering fury.

Rin lowered her head, her eyes vacant, lost in whatever thoughts were currently occupying her mind.

Kushina, standing to the side, hurriedly rushed forward to embrace Rin tightly, attempting to offer her some comfort.

Meanwhile, Minato also stepped forward, offering an awkward, apologetic smile to Shi Xiu. "Lord Shi Xiu, please don't mind her..."

Just then, the horizon began to pale as the soft morning sun gradually illuminated the earth. Shi Xiu realized with a start that he had been up for the entire night.

He turned to look at Minato and Kushina and said slowly, "You two stay here. If nothing unexpected happens, today should be the day your memorial service is held."

Hearing this, Minato and Kushina couldn't help but exchange glances, both wearing expressions of helplessness.

For some reason, whenever they heard news about their own memorial service, an indescribable, strange feeling would well up deep inside them.

At this moment, Rin's arm had fully recovered, as if the trauma she had just suffered had never occurred. Shi Xiu gazed at the room he was in and spoke slowly:

"I plan to build another house on the side of this one later; otherwise, it's a bit inconvenient..."

Before he finished speaking, he had already turned and walked toward the door. Minato, Kushina, and the others followed him out.

Shi Xiu stood still, pressed his palms together, and chanted, "Wood Style: Four Pillar House Technique!"

In an instant, accompanied by a slight tremor, a brand-new house sprouted from the ground to the left of Shi Xiu's home, much like a bamboo shoot after the rain.

This newly constructed house not only mirrored the style of the one Shi Xiu originally lived in, but even the details were handled with exquisite precision.

Rin widened her eyes, staring in disbelief at the buildings that had risen in an instant, her shock beyond words.

Rin could never have imagined that Shi Xiu possessed such magical abilities, and her curiosity about his identity only deepened.

At this point, Shi Xiu let out a massive yawn, his face showing signs of fatigue as he said lazily.

"Alright, you all go inside and chat. I need to go back and catch some sleep. Unless there's something truly urgent, don't wake me up!" With that, Shi Xiu turned and walked into his own house, handed Naruto over to Minato, and shut the door behind him.

Minato and Kushina exchanged a meaningful look, then led Rin toward the new house on the left.

When the three of them stepped inside, they found that the layout was identical to Shi Xiu's room.

Rin looked around with curiosity, silently marveling at Shi Xiu's power.

Just then, Rin looked up, her gaze fixed directly on Minato and Kushina.

After much hesitation, Rin finally couldn't suppress her intense curiosity and asked, "Minato-sensei, that man... who exactly is he?"

Hearing Rin's question, Minato and Kushina exchanged glances again, as if they could read each other's thoughts.

Minato pondered for a moment before slowly explaining, "Lord Shi Xiu is a mysterious and remarkable figure. It is said that he has lived since the era of the First Hokage. Moreover, Lord Shi Xiu and the First Hokage were very close, and it seems his strength is far greater than that of the First Hokage."

Rin was stunned by these words, her mouth slightly agape in disbelief.

After a long while, Rin finally regained her senses and swallowed hard, still filled with awe and fear toward the man named Shi Xiu.

Although Rin clearly understood Shi Xiu's unfathomable and intimidating power, a strong sense of dissatisfaction still welled up in her heart when she thought of his slander against Obito.

"Minato-sensei, do you really believe that Obito... the boy who once fought alongside us, so full of sunshine and kindness, is the culprit who killed you and Kushina-sama?"

Rin's eyes revealed disbelief and a hint of pain as she stared intently at Minato, hoping for a negative answer.

Upon hearing this, Minato exchanged a look with Kushina beside him.

They both felt incredibly conflicted, knowing that whatever they said now would likely fail to soothe the pain and doubt in Rin's heart. However, at that moment, Rin's previously lost gaze suddenly became exceptionally firm.

"No matter how difficult it is, I will find evidence to prove to that man that the mysterious person who killed Minato-sensei and Kushina-sama could never be Obito!"

Rin's voice was not loud, but it contained unwavering determination, as if the vow had been deeply etched into the depths of her soul.

Minato and Kushina watched the brave girl silently, their eyes filled with relief and pity.

Finally, Kushina stepped forward gently and pulled Rin into her arms, offering her warm comfort.

The sun gradually climbed to the center of the sky, and time slipped away until it was noon.

At this moment, Minato was chatting happily with Kushina and Rin, their laughter echoing in the air from time to time.

However, amidst this relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, Minato seemed to sense something unusual. Without warning, he stood up abruptly, his previously smiling face turning exceptionally serious.

"Someone is quietly approaching our direction," Minato said in a low voice, a hint of vigilance in his tone.

One had to realize that these were extraordinary times; the Third Hokage had only just regained power, and the village was still in a state of recovery after the harrowing Nine-Tails Incident.

Furthermore, because Minato could not openly reveal himself for certain reasons, he was particularly sensitive to any movement. At the thought that other villages might have sent spies to gather intelligence, Minato's heart sank.

Hearing Minato's words, Kushina and Rin stood up without hesitation, their expressions equally tense.

The three of them stood there in silence, the atmosphere suddenly turning heavy. However, it wasn't long before Minato, after carefully sensing their presence, finally relaxed his taut nerves and let out a long sigh of relief.

"So it's just Anbu members from Konoha. No need to worry; they must be here to see Lord Shi Xiu!" Minato's tone softened significantly.

Meanwhile, perched atop a large tree not far from Shi Xiu's courtyard, Nara Luling stood as steady as an agile monkey.

Her deep eyes gazed with a hint of confusion at the house that had appeared beside her, and she wondered to herself in silence.