As the final slash came down, Obito could hear the kunai's piercing whistle through the air.
So fast!
Even Obito couldn't help marveling inwardly.
But no matter how fast a blade was, it couldn't cut through space!
Gua withdrew several meters in an instant, holding his kunai across his body. His two tomoe made one last rotation, and his handsome face remained just as calm.
"I'm not as brave as you. I'm not willing to give my life for someone, or throw away everything I have for something so illusory."
"So what if I'm a coward?"
"I feel fear, but I'll still stand here."
Gua's voice remained calm throughout, like a pool of water without a single ripple. He merely reflected things in silence.
Whatever you were, that was what you would see reflected in him.
A hint of mockery crept into Obito's voice.
"You're standing here because you know those people outside are looking for me, aren't you?"
"Otherwise, you wouldn't put yourself in danger."
"You've always been that kind of person."
As he listened to Obito across from him,
the corner of Gua's mouth twitched. Was something wrong with Obito?
What do you mean, I wouldn't put myself in danger? Am I supposed to put myself in danger because I've got nothing better to do?
No wonder you're called Idiot.
Fuck, with that IQ of yours...
"I hit the nail on the head, didn't I?"
Having gained the upper hand verbally, Obito relaxed, losing his earlier tension. Gua's taijutsu was impressive, but it wasn't enough to frighten him.
No matter what, Gua couldn't beat him.
Two-Tomoe against a Mangekyo?
As long as I don't practically hand him the win, he doesn't stand a chance.
Gua fell silent.
Obito probably had something seriously wrong with his head.
"But I'm