Keeping Out of Each Other's Way

Obito Uchiha looked at the Black Receiver in his hand with some surprise.

His gaze continued forward, eventually settling on Lin Yan's chest.

It's almost impossible that this black rod, created using Wood Release, failed to pierce the opponent's body.

Upon closer Obito, Uchiha noticed that Lin Yan's chest was covered by a layer of black aura, which looked quite eerie.

"Your power is definitely not ninjutsu, and the energy you use is not Chakra. Just who are you?"

Uchiha Obito withdrew his Chakra rod and stared at Lin Yan, questioning her.

"Strange old man wearing a mask, shouldn't I be the one asking you that?"

"Why are you wearing that thing? Are you ashamed to be seen in public?"

"And who are you?"

"And they actually attacked right off the bat! I should teach them a lesson!"

As Lin Yan spoke, she suddenly turned around and unleashed Tempest Kick.

However, as he had predicted, this attack posed no threat to Uchiha Obito.

He had already entered the ethereal state ahead of time.

In this state, he is practically invincible.

Because no attack can hit his main body.

Unless... one can enter Kamui's alternate dimension.

"Is everything settled?"

When Uchiha Obito Lin Yan's attack, he knew that she was no ordinary person.

He wasn't there to determine a winner or loser, or even to fight to the death.

It was just that earlier, in the southeast of the village, they had seen Lin Yan use some unknown method to instantly kill those three members of the Konoha Police Force.

Furthermore, the other party claimed that they were not a ninja from Konoha Village.

Driven by curiosity, Uchiha Obito to make contact with this man.

However, what he didn't expect was that Lin Yan would discover that he was spying on her right away.

The other party's insight was far more acute than most people could imagine.

This further solidified Obito's desire to understand Lin Yan.

"Your outfit is quite unique..."

Lin Yan looked meaningfully at the black-based red cloud-patterned trench coat that Uchiha Obito wearing.

Upon hearing this, Obito's eyes narrowed slightly.

"I've seen it in other people."

Lin Yan then spoke again.

"You've seen it?"

Obito narrowed his eyes.

This made him even more suspicious and uncertain.

This outfit is exclusive to members of the Akatsuki; it's a uniform.

If Lin Yan had seen other members wearing this outfit, he would be unlikely to still be alive.

They'll either be killed or recruited into the Akatsuki.

If there's a third possibility—that he encountered members of Akatsuki but survived—then things get a bit complicated...

Obito doesn't want anyone else to know about the Akatsuki's existence yet.

"Hey, don't look at me like that!"

"Actually, I'm one of yours too."

Seeing Obito seemingly radiating murderous intent, Lin Yan was both amused and exasperated, and explained with her hands shrugged.

"Are you one of ours?"

These words surprised Obito once again.

He hadn't returned to Akatsuki headquarters for some time, nor had he contacted Nagato and the others.

So to this day, Obito is still unaware that Konan brought Lin Yan back to headquarters, and that Nagato personally agreed to let him become an external member.

"By the way, you're also a member of 'Akatsuki', right?"

"Although I'm not an internal member yet, just a trainee peripheral member, I know that only internal members can wear that uniform."

"However, if you doubt what I'm saying, you can go back and ask Konan or Nagato."

Lin Yan then explained as if nothing had happened.

Upon hearing that he even knew about Konan and Nagato, two core members, Uchiha 'Obito pupils contracted slightly again.

Who exactly are you?

This time, Obito truly intended to kill.

He didn't doubt the truthfulness of what Lin Yan said.

It's not because Lin Yan knows too much, but Akatsuki's true purpose is that plan.

They are still making preparations.

These secrets are absolutely not allowed to be known by ordinary people other than trusted core members.

Even if they knew of the Akatsuki's existence, they would still be silenced if they weren't on their side.

"Oh, your eyes are so fierce, are you trying to kill me to silence me?"

"I'm one of our own, you know."

Lin Yan smiled.

You think I can't kill you?

Obito coldly retorted.

Who knows?

"But what good will it do you to kill me? Are you worried I'll reveal your secrets?"

Lin Yan remained calm and composed.

His nonchalant attitude left Obito feeling uneasy and hesitant to make a move.

"Since you're part of our organization, why are you associating with people from Konoha?"

He questioned the Obito.

"That's a rather harsh way to put it. And even if I join your organization, I'll still be myself. Where I want to go and what I want to do are my own freedom."

Lin Yan answered confidently.

Upon hearing this, Obito's eyes flickered again.

After staring at Lin Yan for a while, he had a guess in his mind.

"Didn't Konan tell you about our organization's goals?"

Obito asked tentatively.

"No, what is it then?"

Lin Yan shook her head and asked in confusion.

But before the other person could answer, he quickly waved his hand. "I hate trouble the most. If it's something not good, you'd better not mention it. I'm not interested."

"In short, I won't pose a threat to your affairs, and of course, you shouldn't disturb my experience of life here."

"If... you break my rules."

At this point, Lin Yan's eyes suddenly turned sharp and cold, like a dagger in a millennia-old glacier.

Uchiha saw that look and instantly felt a chill run down his spine, a terrifying feeling as if he were being stared at by the Grim Obito.

"You really don't know our organization's goals?"

Obito narrowed his eyes, and asked again with some skepticism.

That's all I have to say. Whether you believe it or not is up to you.

"I told you you can go back and ask Konan or Nagato for confirmation."

"With your skills, it shouldn't take you long to go back and forth, right?"

Lin Yan smiled and asked in return.

This casual remark once again surprised Obito Uchiha.

Because his Kamui is a space-time ninjutsu, he does indeed possess the ability to quickly travel to various parts of the Ninja World.

This kid shouldn't know this secret.

But what he just said sounded as if he knew everything.

It's unbelievable.

After weighing the pros and cons in his mind, Uchiha Obito decided to first find out whether what the other party said was true or false, and then further confirm the other party's purpose.

It's not a good time to fight this kid.

"Of course I will verify the truth of what you said."

"Now for the last question."

"I'll leave after you ask."

At this moment, Obito extended a finger and stared at Lin Yan, saying...