Obito Was Different Today

"Obito! Wow, you look so much cooler dressed like that!"

Rin cried out in delight, her beautiful eyes instantly curving into crescent moons as her lips lifted into a smile.

At that moment, she was staring at Obito without blinking.

If this had been the old Obito, he would probably have already fallen for her.

But now...

After hearing Rin's praise, Obito Uchiha merely gave a faint nod and replied softly, "Is that so? Thanks..."

Then he did not say another word, seeming somewhat silent and distant.

Seeing Obito's reaction, Rin could not help feeling a little puzzled.

The smile on Rin's small face gradually faded, and her brows furrowed slightly as she thought to herself, Huh? What's wrong with Obito? He's usually not like this... Did something happen?

As she pondered, Rin could not help looking at Obito again, trying to find some clue on his youthful yet slightly cold face.

However, Obito kept his eyes lowered and did not glance at Rin even once.

Rin could not help worrying, but seeing that Obito had been memorizing texts and studying, she also felt a little happy.

After all, she was genuinely happy about Obito's change.

Kakashi had thought Obito and Rin would surely be chatting enthusiastically by now, but when he turned around, he found that Obito Uchiha was only reading and did not even look at Rin.

Kakashi was truly puzzled now. Was this right?

Hadn't Obito always liked Rin?

"Honestly, why bother paying attention to that dead last..."

Kakashi shook his head and stopped paying attention to Obito.

Soon, class began.

Umino was also slightly startled when he looked at Obito, then he began the lesson.

The lesson content was simple. Obito Uchiha understood it at a glance and learned it immediately.

After all, he carried the soul of his past life within him.

During class, Umino repeatedly called on Obito to answer questions, and Obito answered every one of them with ease, including questions that even the top students in the class could not answer.

Obito gave the answers effortlessly.

Umino could not help casting Obito an approving look. It seemed this kid had not wasted his weekend!

The other students also began to see Obito in a new light.

"Obito, you're amazing!"

Although Rin's voice was lowered, full of amazement, it still reached Obito's ears clearly.

Her large eyes gleamed with admiration and surprise as she stared at Obito without blinking.

Yet in the face of Rin's praise, Obito merely gave a faint nod.

He said calmly, "It's nothing special."

Seeing Obito's indifferent reaction, Rin could not help feeling a trace of disappointment and worry.

This was not the first time Obito had treated her so coldly. She did not know what had happened to turn the once warm and cheerful Obito into someone so quiet and withdrawn.

Could it be that something unfortunate or discouraging had happened to Obito's family recently?

Or was he hiding some unknown trouble deep in his heart?

The more Rin thought about it, the more uneasy she became. She was worried about Obito.

She had heard rumors about the Uchiha Clan. Once an Uchiha went through certain experiences, their personality could change drastically. Rin feared that Obito Uchiha would become like those lunatics.

Practical Combat Class

Everyone arrived at the training field.

"First up, Obito Uchiha!"

Umino said, holding the roster.

All the students looked toward Obito Uchiha. They had to know that the old Obito's grades had always been failing.

Although Obito had changed greatly now, what about his strength?

That was not something that could change overnight. A dead last could not become a genius in a single night.

Obito Uchiha calmly picked up his shuriken and threw them without even looking at the wooden targets!

There was no technique at all, only instinctive reactions.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

The thrown kunai seemed to have tracking abilities as they instantly struck the wooden targets!

Thunk! Thunk! Thunk!

All hits!

Everyone stared at Obito in disbelief!

"How is that possible?!"

The students were dumbfounded.

Umino's eyes were filled with astonishment, but seeing the former dead last of the class suddenly become so outstanding, he was overjoyed.

"Ten out of ten!"

Umino smiled as he marked it down!

Then the girls in the class burst into cheers and screams, clapping as they looked at Obito with hearts in their eyes.

Rin also clapped happily.

Kakashi's eyes widened. He had not expected Obito to hit every target. Had this guy been deliberately hiding his strength all along?

Kakashi shook his head.

No matter how he looked at it, Obito had never seemed like someone deliberately concealing his strength before.

Then Kakashi also stepped up to throw, and his result was the same as Obito's: a perfect score.

Next came sparring.

Kakashi and Obito were unsurprisingly assigned to the same group.

"First round, Kakashi versus Obito Uchiha!"

Umino announced.

The students in the class were all extremely excited.

The former strongest genius in the class versus the former dead last!

Kakashi Hatake and Obito Uchiha stood facing each other.

"Though I don't know why you suddenly changed, strength doesn't lie."

Kakashi Hatake formed the Seal of Confrontation and spoke calmly.

Obito Uchiha formed one as well.

"Shut up."

Obito Uchiha's expression remained calm.

Kakashi's gaze darkened.

To be honest, he still disliked the Uchiha Clan's arrogant attitude.

"Begin!"

Umino swiftly announced!

The two immediately moved at the same time!

Kakashi's eyes sharpened as his right hand shot out like lightning, reaching straight for Obito.

However, Obito lightly shifted his body to the side and easily dodged the attack.

Then Obito Uchiha's eyes turned cold as he raised his right leg without hesitation and fiercely kicked at Kakashi.

Kakashi was startled by the sight!

He was shocked by how fast Obito had reacted!

In his haste, he crossed both arms in front of his abdomen.

With a dull bang, Obito's fierce kick struck Kakashi's arms heavily.

The impact forced Kakashi to stagger back several steps before he barely managed to steady himself.

Kakashi stared at Obito with wide eyes in disbelief.

This style of attack was domineering and ruthless!

He was completely different from the Obito of before!

Before Kakashi could even catch his breath, Obito seized the chance and rushed forward like a starving tiger, his right fist clenched as it shot straight at Kakashi with a howling gust of wind.

In that instant,

Kakashi reacted quickly as well. Just as the fist was about to strike his face, he suddenly lowered his head and narrowly avoided the deadly blow.

At the same time, Kakashi did not hesitate to raise his right leg and kick toward Obito with lightning speed.

Obito retreated swiftly.

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

Obito Uchiha unleashed a ninjutsu while rolling backward!

In an instant!

Umino was greatly alarmed and immediately prepared to save Kakashi.

The students also let out waves of startled cries!

"Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall!"

Kakashi quickly formed hand seals, and an earthen wall appeared.

Boom!

Obito's Great Fireball collided with Kakashi's earthen wall!

A tremendous sound erupted, and dust filled the air.

Whoosh!

Obito shot toward Kakashi like an arrow!

Kakashi's pupils shrank. So fast! He was pressing the attack relentlessly!

For a time, the two exchanged blows, fists and kicks flying as neither gave way.

Their movements were like a violent storm, dazzling the eyes.

The watching students were left stunned, erupting into cheers and shouts of praise from time to time.

"So this is a battle between ninja?!"