Roshi, the Four-Tails' jinchūriki, had originally been a ninja of Iwagakure in the Land of Earth.
Stubborn and obstinate, he had left the village after falling out with the Tsuchikage.
Now, he was merely a wandering monk.
He did nothing but travel and train.
At that moment.
Roshi was frowning as he studied the man blocking his path.
The man wore a blue robe and an unsettling, bizarre mask.
A huge white Gunbai with a yellow handle and black edging was strapped to his back.
Not only was his outfit outlandish, but he also kept laughing like a lunatic...
After looking him over.
Roshi had gleaned no useful information.
He simply cut straight to the point.
"Who are you, and why are you blocking my way?"
Obito gradually stopped smiling and spoke in a casual tone.
"I've long heard that your Lava Release is unrivaled, sir. I've come specifically to learn from you today."
Upon hearing Obito's words.
Roshi's brow slowly relaxed, and he actually grew calm.
"So you did come for me. You've already done your homework."
Obito laughed again.
"I made the trip myself just to experience your Lava Release."
"So, Roshi, please don't... disappoint me!"
Roshi tossed his pack aside and said coldly.
"I'll give you what you want, young man. Here I come!"
With that.
Roshi pushed hard off the ground with his toes and charged at Obito.
"Now that's more like it!" Obito roared with excited laughter.
"I hope you'll make this trip worthwhile!"
If he wanted to improve his strength without relying on the system.
Starting with his kekkei genkai, Lava Release, was undoubtedly the best choice.
The reason Obito had traveled so far to capture Roshi himself.
Was to use the man to hone his own Lava Release techniques.
While those thoughts ran