Young Obito

"I told you not to stuff yourself. Look at you now." Shisui looked at Koki helplessly and sighed, but still reached out to gently rub his stomach.

"Hehe, it's fine. It was just so delicious."

"Even if it's delicious, you can't eat like that! Your health comes first, understand?" Shisui was stern for once.

"Okay..."

"Uncle, the bill!" After resting in his chair for a moment, Koki pulled the cute little rabbit wallet out of his clothes.

Shisui froze and hurriedly stopped Koki. "I'll pay."

"Come on, why make such a fuss? My allowance is more than enough! Save what little money you have to get yourself a wife someday." Mikoto was never stingy with Koki's allowance.

Shisui's little face turned bright red, and his voice was barely a whisper. "Auntie gives me an allowance too, and I'm not getting a wife anyway..."

"What did you say?" Shisui had spoken so quietly that Koki hadn't heard the last part.

"Nothing! Let's go." With that, Shisui fled.

"Thank you for your patronage! Please come again!" Uncle Teuchi's smile never wavered.

Koki and Shisui strolled down the street, savoring the memory of Ichiraku Ramen's delicious food.

"Shisui, let's go buy some three-color dango too."

"Can you still eat any more?" Shisui glanced at Koki's swollen little belly and couldn't resist reaching out to rub it again.

"What are you thinking? I'm obviously buying them for Itachi, to take home for him." Koki slapped Shisui's hand away. What's with all the touching? Don't I have any dignity?

Amid their playful scuffling, Koki and Shisui walked into the three-color dango shop.

All kinds of delicacies were neatly displayed inside, but the most eye-catching were the brightly colored, perfectly round three-color dango. Their enticing aroma made one's mouth water.

"Welcome." The shopkeeper caught the sound of footsteps at the entrance and looked over to see two adorable children standing in the doorway.

The smaller one wore clothes bearing the Uchiha crest. His glossy black hair danced gently in the breeze, and his eyes sparkled like stars with the light of childhood innocence. His face was round and full, and his adorably plump appearance made him look like a ripe peach, inviting the urge to touch him.

"Oh, it's Koki. Are you here to buy three-color dango for Itachi again?" Koki often came to buy them for his little brother when he had time.

"Yes, big sis, the usual today." Koki looked at the shopkeeper adorably.

"All right, little Koki, you cutie." The woman beamed and set about wrapping up the three-color dango.

Like Obito Uchiha, Koki had always been a friend to the elderly. Helping old ladies cross the road went without saying; they had always helped Konoha's elderly, especially those of the Uchiha Clan.

Koki was so cute and spoke so gently, with a smile often gracing his lips, that the elderly people around him adored him. He had even gained a large following of devoted elderly fans as a result.

Koki had once helped the shopkeeper's mother cross the road, so she was very fond of him. Whenever he came to buy three-color dango, she generously slipped him two extra skewers, and his attempts to refuse were no use.

It had to be said that the three-color dango were soft and chewy, delicious, and excellent in color, aroma, and flavor. Even Koki, who preferred savory food, couldn't help falling in love with the snack.

Once Shisui had paid, Koki handed him a skewer of three-color dango, and the two ate as they walked outside.

However, the moment they stepped out of the shop, they keenly noticed a boy of eight or nine across the way, staring intently at the three-color dango in their hands.

The boy wore a blue jacket with orange trim on the collar and cuffs, along with a Forehead Protector and goggles. He stood there silently by himself, secretly swallowing several times.

Koki thought his eyes were playing tricks on him and rubbed them hard!

Holy shit, there's no mistaking him! That outfit, those distinctive bright orange goggles, and that spiky hair-isn't that Obito Uchiha, the major boss from the early part of Naruto, famous for "Kamui can't hide his tears; everywhere he looks, he sees Rin," and the legendary god of pure love?

But jokes aside, he knew full well that Obito's actions weren't simply because of Rin's death. He had despaired at a world where Kakashi's only choice was to kill Rin.

Obito believed that everyone could find their own perfect happiness in the dream of Infinite Tsukuyomi. To achieve that goal, he was willing to use any means, even kill anyone, because he firmly believed that even the dead could be resurrected in the world of Infinite Tsukuyomi.

If Rin had simply died in battle, the ability his Sharingan awakened probably wouldn't have been Kamui, and he would have found a way to resurrect Rin as soon as he learned of the Rinnegan.

It had been four years since Koki entered the world of Naruto. He had heard of Obito, who was as well known as he was for helping others, and couldn't help wondering what the young version of this early major boss was like. It just seemed that he had never had an opportunity to meet him properly.

He had also asked Fugaku about Obito indirectly. He learned that Obito had grown up with only his grandmother for company, and had lived alone on the outskirts of the clan grounds since her death two years ago. Since his parents had sacrificed their lives for the Uchiha Clan, the clan had continued to support him. He was currently attending the Ninja Academy, so the two rarely crossed paths.

Who would have thought that this major boss had been a poor little boy who couldn't afford three-color dango?

Koki paused for a moment, hesitating over whether to go and ask him about it.

"Come on, if you're interested, let's go find out. He's one of our clan, after all." Shisui saw through Koki's thoughts, glanced at the fan crest on the boy's jacket, and walked over first.

He really sees right through me. Koki followed him.

"Would you like a skewer?" The two stopped in front of the boy, and Koki took another skewer of dango from the box they had packed and offered it to Obito.

"No, thanks. I'm not hungry at all..." Before the young Uchiha had even finished speaking, his stomach betrayed him with a rumble, breaking the peace.

The three exchanged glances, and a hint of awkwardness filled the air.

Koki watched Obito Uchiha's face rapidly turn red, starting at his neck. He looked utterly adorable.

"Hahaha, looks like you really are hungry." Koki couldn't help laughing aloud, breaking the awkward silence.

The boy froze for a moment, then gave a shy smile. He lowered his head, trying to hide his embarrassment, but couldn't resist stealing glances at Koki, afraid of missing any expression on his face.

Seeing how shy and adorable the young major boss looked, Koki couldn't resist reaching out to pat his hair. "Don't worry, there's plenty of three-color dango here. Let's eat together."

With that, he picked up a skewer of three-color dango and held it to the young Uchiha's mouth.

Obito hesitated for a moment, but finally opened his mouth and took a bite of the delicious dango.

"Mmm, it's delicious!" Obito's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help exclaiming in delight.