The Rock Ninja sneered disdainfully, backing away as he vanished before Obito. But Obito was completely unaffected. When his fireball attack was dodged, he immediately launched himself forward, thrusting both kunai with all his strength.
"Ha! Kid, I'll—"
Slash...
Another Rock Ninja suddenly appeared behind Obito Uchiha, intending to ambush and behead him. But a streak of lightning flashed through the sky, and a blade severed the Rock Ninja's shoulder.
"Ah...!"
A piercing scream burst from the Rock Ninja's mouth. The lightning did not slow, striking again and killing him instantly.
"White hair, and that short blade shining with white chakra... You... you're the Konoha White Fang?!"
The other invisible Rock Ninja revealed himself. Before the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, trying to remain hidden was simply wishful thinking. It had only been part of the plan, but the boy who had appeared and the weapon in his hand startled the Rock Ninja. It looked remarkably like the weapon wielded by one of the most untouchable figures in the legendary ninja manuals—though the boy's age was rather unexpected.
"It is my father's heirloom!"
Kakashi assumed a defensive stance. Behind him, Obito stared in surprise and stammered out a question.
"Kakashi, you... why... why are you here?!"
"I wouldn't trust an idiot who cries at everything with the task of rescuing Rin!"
Kakashi coldly answered Obito's question. Across from them, the Rock Ninja felt relieved upon hearing his reply. As long as he was not the beast-like Konoha White Fang himself, he could still handle the man's son.
"So he's the White Fang's son! Then there's nothing to fear!"
Ninja Art: Camouflage Concealment Technique!
The Rock Ninja suddenly vanished before Kakashi. But Obito reacted quickly, pulling a colored egg from his pouch and hurling it at the Rock Ninja.
"Chidori!"
"Hmph!"
Seeing Obito use