A "Date" with Obito
Koki noticed Itachi's arrival, so she released Shisui's embrace, stood up, and looked at her younger brother with tender eyes.
Koki hugged Itachi, a hint of doting in her eyes, and asked softly, "How was your performance just now, brother?"
Hearing his brother's question, Koki with admiration for his brother. He then glanced at Shisui beside him before finally answering Koki's question, "Of course, my brother is the best!"
"Ha ha ha ha."
Who doesn't want to hear nice things? Upon hearing this, Koki felt a surge of joy in his heart, and his laughter echoed in the air.
He held the ferret in his arms and spun it around happily several times, his eyes sparkling with doting affection.
However, at this moment of greatest joy, Fugaku's voice poured cold water on him, calmly stating an undeniable fact. "Koki, you lost."
Koki's smile vanished abruptly; he stopped spinning and stared directly at Fugaku.
He held the ferret in his arms, and in a corner where Fugaku couldn't see, he secretly gave Fugaku a helpless Byakugan.
Shisui, who was watching all this from the side, couldn't help but chuckle. His laughter was like a spring breeze brushing across the lake.
Koki knew perfectly well that she had failed, but her younger brother's praise still brought a touch of sweetness to her heart, like a spring breeze.
But Dad is such a clueless person; he chose the worst possible time to remind Koki of her defeat.
What was that saying again?
Don't force me to slap you when I'm at my happiest in the world.
"Koki, you lost." Seeing that his eldest son did not answer, Fugaku repeated himself, his voice as calm as ever, but this time with a hint of teasing, as he whispered to his silent son.
"Okay, okay, Dad! Don't repeat yourself!" Koki sighed and shook his head helplessly. He knew that Fugaku wouldn't give up until he heard an answer from him.
Hmph! No wonder Itachi disliked him so much in the anime!
"Hahahaha." Seeing Koki's embarrassed look, Fugaku burst into laughter, his laughter soaring like an eagle in the sky, full of pride. The laughter echoed in the silent forest, creating a humorous scene alongside Koki's awkward situation.
Fugaku's laughter jolted Obito.
Obito stood at a distance, witnessing the duel between Koki and Shisui. He watched their figures intertwine, their Taijutsu and Genjutsu blending together, as if a magnificent painting was unfolding before his eyes.
His eyes gleamed with shock and admiration; he was amazed by Koki Shisui's strength and wisdom.
In particular, Obito was deeply shocked by Shisui's final Genjutsu, to the point that he was almost speechless.
Obito walked up to Shisui, his eyes filled with determination and longing, and he took a deep breath.
He said earnestly to Shisui, "Shisui, I witnessed your battle. Your Genjutsu is incredibly powerful. I want to learn Genjutsu too. I want to become stronger and protect the people I want to protect."
Shisui was slightly taken aback by Obito's words, then looked at Obito's determined and eager eyes.
"Obito-nii, do you really want to learn Genjutsu?" Shisui asked, wanting to confirm Obito's determination and willingness.
Obito nodded and said firmly, "Yes, I really want to learn it."
"Alright, Obito, I'll teach you Genjutsu," Shisui said. "But remember, learning Genjutsu isn't easy; be prepared to endure hardship."
"I'm ready." Obito nodded solemnly. "So, what's the first thing I need to do?"
"Hmm." Shisui hesitated for a moment, "First of all..."
"What should we do first?!" Obito looked at Shisui and was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.
"First, of course, you need to awaken your Sharingan," Koki's voice came from the side. "Obito-nii, you must awaken your Sharingan before learning Genjutsu."
"How could I forget this? Damn it!" Obito's shout pierced the forest, startling a flock of birds into flight.
"Damn it!" Obito's voice echoed through the forest, startling a flock of birds.
"Hahahaha." Koki laughed heartily, then said to Shisui, "Shisui, I want to learn too! This Genjutsu is amazing!"
"Of course!" Shisui readily agreed.
The golden sunset, like a masterpiece forged in gold, slowly sank below the horizon, its afterglow spreading across the journey home.
With Koki on his back, Koki walked along the path home alongside Obito and Shisui. His steps were light and firm, as if he had left all the day's fatigue behind.
Fugaku had already gone home.
"Obito-nii, do you still remember our promise for the weekend?" Koki asked suddenly, her words tinged with obvious anticipation.
Itachi was slightly taken aback when Koki's words floated past his ear. He then lifted his head from Koki's shoulder, his gaze questioning, filled with a hint of confusion and bewilderment about the so-called "promise" between Koki and Obito.
However, he did not rush to speak or seek an answer.
Obito also looked confused, his voice slightly hoarse but sincere as he asked, "A weekend promise? What kind of promise is that?" He showed great importance to Koki's words.
As expected, Obito had already forgotten about the matter. Fortunately, Koki had already prepared "evidence" in case of emergency.
Koki couldn't help but turn her head slightly, her gaze falling on Obito's black hair, which shimmered with golden light under the setting sun. His deep, night-sky-like eyes were filled with confusion and bewilderment at Koki's words, making him look somewhat adorable.
"That was our 'date' that we agreed on before!" Koki explained patiently, with a hint of mischief in her words.
As expected, Obito's mind went blank after hearing Koki's words, and his big eyes widened in disbelief.
A date!? What kind of date?!
Was that what he meant? Obito tried hard to recall his previous conversation with Koki, but he couldn't remember when he had agreed to this date with Koki.
"Hiss~" Just as Koki was waiting for Obito's reaction with a mischievous grin, a sudden pain in his neck caught him off guard.
"I'm sorry, brother, are you alright?" Itachi's anxious voice came from behind. It turned out that after hearing the word "date," he had unconsciously increased the pressure on Koki's neck, causing his brother pain.
How come he didn't know when his brother was going on his 'date'?
Itachi gently stroked Koki's neck and blew on it softly, his heart filled with self-reproach.
"It's nothing." Koki smiled easily, feeling Itachi's breath tickling his neck, which made him laugh out loud. "Haha, it tickles! Itachi, stop blowing on me!"