Even Geniuses Make Mistakes in Judgment

The next morning.

Ye had just wandered out of the alley when he spotted a goggle-wearing figure at the intersection, slowly helping an old woman across the street.

In all of Konoha, no one besides Obito Uchiha could possibly have such an absurd obsession with this kind of thing.

After crossing the street, the old woman was so touched that she insisted on stuffing the bag of still-steaming meat buns in her hands into Obito's arms.

After failing to refuse for ages, Obito could only accept them with a red face.

"Ye! Morning!"

Obito soon spotted Ye and waved him over.

Tucked tightly under his arm was a gift box tied with a pink bow.

With both hands in his pockets, Ye strolled over, his gaze landing on the bag of hot buns the old woman had just given Obito.

Without the slightest courtesy, he reached in, took two, and bit off more than half of one in a single mouthful.

"Morning, Obito."

Ye replied through mouthfuls of food, smacking his lips. A free breakfast always tasted especially good.

The two headed toward the Ninja Academy side by side.

As they walked, Obito lowered his head to check whether the wrapping on the gift box in his arms had been crushed.

"Ye, do you think... there really won't be any problem with giving this to her today?"

Obito took a deep breath, his voice trembling as thoughts of backing out filled his mind.

Ye nodded wildly while chewing on his bun, his face brimming with sincerity.

"Go give it to her without worry! Kakashi picked this out for you himself, so there's definitely no problem."

Come on, if this doesn't get rid of you, I'll write my name Uchiha Ye backward!

Hearing Ye's confident endorsement, Obito stopped worrying.

That was