"There is one more thing, can you stop grabbing me, Sensei? Your grip is really strong." Hatake Kakashi gave him a white eyed look.
Namikaze Minato laughed heartily. "Okay, okay, I will be more careful in the future."
Nearby, after Uchiha Obito finished talking with Nohara Rin, he walked towards the two of them. Namikaze Minato smiled. "Well done, Obito, and Rin too."
"Really! Sensei, you came too late." Uchiha Obito could not help but complain.
"Yes, yes, it was my mistake, I am sorry." Namikaze Minato bowed apologetically to Uchiha Obito, which left Obito flustered. He quickly helped his teacher up.
"Honestly, just come earlier next time." Uchiha Obito muttered.
"Haha, next time, I will definitely pay attention." Namikaze Minato scratched his head. Rin also sighed beside him. He is known for having one of the fastest speeds in the ninja world, so why is he always late.
Luckily this time, the enemy's strength was something we could handle. What if the enemy was far stronger than us?
This thought suddenly appeared in Nohara Rin's mind. Then she shook her head. No, it should not happen. We must believe in Minato sensei.
But Nohara Rin looked at Namikaze Minato with some worry in her eyes. Then she turned her head to look at Uchiha Obito's eager expression and her lips curled up. Well, with someone reliable like Obito kun around, nothing major should happen probably.
Under Uchiha Obito's extortion, Namikaze Minato decided that after the war ended, he would treat them all to a barbecue back in the village.
And so, the four of them walked towards the camp, talking and laughing. Hatake Kakashi dragged the female ninja, following closely behind without falling behind.
Because the three youngsters had achieved great merit, Minato let them end their patrol mission early and return to the camp to rest. The three youngsters did not refuse and headed together towards their tent.
Namikaze Minato, carrying the female prisoner, went to find Yamanaka Inoichi.
Yamanaka Inoichi was sleeping when suddenly his eyes opened and he sat up straight. That is right, he sensed Namikaze Minato's chakra presence.
During war, ninja should not sleep too soundly, otherwise they might really die.
"Inoichi kun, may I come in." Namikaze Minato said smiling.
"Yes, please come in, Minato." Yamanaka Inoichi lit the candle inside the tent. Namikaze Minato lifted the flap and walked in slowly, a smile in his eyes.
Seeing this, Yamanaka Inoichi sat on the bed and said, "Caught a big fish." After saying this, he looked at the woman Minato was carrying.
Namikaze Minato shook his head. "Not sure if it is a big fish yet. That is why I came to our brother Inoichi to confirm it."
As he spoke, Namikaze Minato threw the woman onto the ground in front of Yamanaka Inoichi. "I leave it to you."
"No need to be so polite. It is wartime, after all. Doing these things is my duty." Yamanaka Inoichi jumped down from the bed, slowly walked to the woman, and squatted down.
"You, what are you going to do. Do not come closer." What is the fate of a defeated female ninja. She knew very well in her heart. But in order to cling to life, or perhaps because she lacked the courage to die, she could only accept it.
She shed tears of humiliation, biting her lower lip tightly, deep hatred hidden in the depths of her eyes. At this moment, Yamanaka Inoichi suddenly spoke. "Be good, do not be nervous. I will be quick."
Namikaze Minato rolled his eyes. "No, bro, you are really something, saying such suggestive words. Hurry up."
"Want to do it yourself." Yamanaka Inoichi was speechless. What is wrong with what he said. It is just extracting some memories. Is there a problem with his words.
"No, do not." The female ninja yelled. The next moment, Yamanaka Inoichi placed his palm on the female ninja's forehead. The female ninja was stunned. What is this for. Is he not going to do that. What is happening.
Yamanaka Inoichi ignored the female ninja's changing expression. His expression turned serious as he muttered. "Mind Reading Jutsu."
Mind Reading Jutsu. A technique that reads the target's thoughts and memories directly without any tools. Even memories from a well preserved brain can be read.
Yamanaka Inoichi channeled chakra. The female ninja's originally confused eyes suddenly constricted. She felt her brain being pulled by a powerful force.
And although she knew this was happening, she could not stop it. Yamanaka Inoichi closed his eyes, his brain receiving the woman's memories. After a long while, he let out a breath.
Yamanaka Inoichi's nose wrinkled. What is that smell. Then he saw the source of the unpleasant odor under the female ninja.
Tch, scared herself wet. He quickly stood up and went to wash his hands in the nearby water basin.
Namikaze Minato took the opportunity to ask. "Inoichi, how is it. Did that woman provide any useful intelligence."
Yamanaka Inoichi nodded while washing his hands. "Yes, she really is a big fish. Her brother in law is Rasa, so she knows a lot of information about the Sunagakure forces."
"Originally she could have stayed in the rear, enjoying the safest and best protection, but she insisted on proving herself to the Sunagakure ninja. She teamed up with her boyfriend, planning to capture a few Konoha ninja tonight."
"But they failed miserably." Yamanaka Inoichi sneered. Clearly just a privileged second generation heir,proving herself. Now look what happened.
Namikaze Minato was silent for a moment, then spoke. "Inoichi, please write down this intelligence report. I need to take it to Lord Madara."
"No problem, Minato. I am a bit curious, when are you and the little red hot pepper getting married. I heard she is the princess of the Uzumaki clan in this generation. You are a lucky guy." Yamanaka Inoichi laughed.
Namikaze Minato scratched his head. "We will talk about that later, later. Right now, official business is more important." He brought over a stool. Yamanaka Inoichi sat on it, took out a blank sheet of paper, and began to write.
Namikaze Minato did not disturb him, instead sitting nearby reading a jutsu scroll. He had suddenly gained a new understanding of the Flying Thunder God Technique. However, the corner of his eye was watching the Sunagakure woman lying on the ground like mud.
On the other side.
The three youngsters returned to their tent. They unanimously decided to let Uchiha Obito go in first to clean his body, because he was covered in blood from the fight, far dirtier than Kakashi who only had a dirty right arm.
Uchiha Obito did not hesitate. He entered the tent, took off his blood stained clothes, and began to clean himself using the clean water prepared inside the tent.
After cleaning up, he changed into a fresh combat uniform and walked out of the tent. "Kakashi, it is fine now, you can go in."
Kakashi nodded and entered the tent. At this moment, Uchiha Obito and Nohara Rin stood at the tent entrance.
The two looked at each other. Obito was the first to break, turning his face away.
Nohara Rin simply smiled. Obito really is the cutest.
"Well, Obito, what if, one day, I die." Nohara Rin suddenly said with a smile.
Uchiha Obito's face changed instantly. He immediately turned his head to look at Nohara Rin. "That will not happen. You will not die. Do not say such nonsense."
At this moment, Obito's gaze was intense, his voice firm. He was no longer shy and hesitant like before, but looked at Nohara Rin's face with a serious expression, speaking earnestly.
"I said what if, what if, you dummy." Nohara Rin puffed out her cheeks like a pufferfish, looking very cute.
"There is no what if. If anyone wants to kill you, I will kill their entire family, no matter who they are. No matter how strong they are." Uchiha Obito's voice held a trace of madness as he spoke.
Immediately after, his Sharingan suddenly appeared. The two tomoe in his pupils suddenly rotated, transforming into a three tomoe Sharingan.
Nohara Rin's eyes widened. She stepped forward, stood on her tiptoes, and brought her face close to Uchiha Obito's. Uchiha Obito was stunned. Wh, what is this situation.
"Well, Obito, your Sharingan changed from two beans to three beans. Did it evolve." Nohara Rin observed Uchiha Obito's Sharingan with her innocent large eyes.
Uchiha Obito was stunned. Then Nohara Rin handed him a mirror. Uchiha Obito took the mirror and looked at his Sharingan. Three tomoe now floated and rotated within his pupils.
Just from thinking about the scenario Rin mentioned, about her dying, his Sharingan evolved.
He looked at Nohara Rin, his feelings complicated. He felt some happiness, but also some worry. He understood how important Rin was to him. I understand what the love of the Uchiha clan is like.
Suddenly Obito spoke. "Rin, you will always watch over me, right." Obito's eyes revealed a pleading and hopeful look, wanting to hear the answer he desired.
Nohara Rin was taken aback. Then her eyes opened wide, and her lips curved upward. "Yes, I will. I will always watch over you. I will watch you become stronger. I will watch you become Hokage. Obito."
Uchiha Obito's eyes reddened. He hugged Nohara Rin tightly, tears silently streaming down.
"Eh. Obito, this is not polite towards a girl, you know. You should at least ask for the girl's opinion first." Nohara Rin blinked.
Uchiha Obito actually really let go. Then he asked a question. "Rin, can I hug you."
Nohara Rin's eyes lit up, her lips curling upwards. "Well, if it is Obito, then yes."
Uchiha Obito's heart skipped a beat for a moment. He looked at the Nohara Rin in front of him, somewhat unable to believe it, and stood there dumbfounded.
Nohara Rin tilted her head. Why is this dummy just standing there. Never mind. I finally gathered my courage once. If he will not hug me, then I will hug him.
Nohara Rin stepped forward and hugged Uchiha Obito, burying her head in his shoulder and closing her eyes. 'Obito's shoulders are really broad.' she thought.
Uchiha Obito's blood pressure skyrocketed at this moment. His face became very red, like a cooked crab. He did not dare to move a muscle, his whole body stiff. Feeling the warmth in his embrace, he even felt like he was dreaming.
"Ri, Rin, th, this is not a dream, is it." Uchiha Obito swallowed hard. His hands wanted to rest on Nohara Rin's back, but because he treasured the person before him, he did not want to defile her, so they stopped in mid air.
"Dunce. Dummy. How can you let the girl take the initiative in such matters." Nohara Rin buried her head in Obito's chest and muttered.
Hearing this, Uchiha Obito then tentatively slowly placed his hands on Nohara Rin's back. Nohara Rin's whole body tensed up, and the strength with which she hugged Obito increased a bit, but she did not let go.
Just as Obito's breathing grew hot and he was about to tighten his embrace around Nohara Rin, a voice sounded.
"Hey. I am done washing. Rin, you can go in and wash up now. The weather is so hot, I cannot sleep without washing." Kakashi's annoying voice came from inside.
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