The instant the water began to fall, Yahiko's hands moved even faster. He had finished forming hand seals before it hit the ground.
"Water Release: Clone Technique!"
By the time the water landed, Yahiko's ninjutsu was complete.
Yahiko had used the Substitution Technique to create a substitute for the child while also making himself a Water Clone.
As the water fell, Yahiko carried the child out from behind the Water Curtain and took cover behind the stone slab.
His eyes swept the area. He couldn't shake the feeling that this was no coincidence.
Chapter 563: The Truth Comes Out
At first, Yahiko hadn't thought much of it. He had assumed the ninjutsu had landed there by accident.
But what followed grew stranger. Though he had been focused on fleeing, he had caught a glimpse of the Rock Slab Pivot technique far in the distance. He hadn't been its target.
Yet all four slabs had dropped squarely in front of him, falling from the sky. Yahiko didn't know much about Earth Nature ninjutsu,
but he knew that wasn't normal. That was why he had reacted so quickly.
Yahiko stayed behind the slabs, scanning his surroundings, but found nothing out of place. His brows drew into a tight frown.
If he couldn't deal with whoever was interfering, they would never escape.
Watching the Water Barrier vanish completely, Yahiko grew increasingly anxious.
Just as he was about to charge out, the girl in his arms tugged at his collar.
Yahiko was in a hurry, but he had always been patient with children.
He lowered his head slightly and asked softly, "What is it? Are you scared?"
The little girl said nothing. She simply raised her other hand and pointed toward the northwestern sky.
Yahiko followed her finger and saw Obito Uchiha standing in