Chapter 63: There's No Way You're Here to Mourn Someone, Right?
"Tch, this Hyuga brat..."
In the Konoha cemetery, Uchiha Obito's Face beneath his mask grew somber.
He had originally intended to leave, but after seeing Kakashi and Uzumaki Naruto, he chose to stay.
The Nine-Tailed was his target sooner or later; since he had encountered him now, he might as well observe him properly!
Even though Jiraiya and that Hyuga brat were present, he didn't take them to heart at all.
However, he truly hadn't expected that the guy with the white eyes would actually sense his presence and even force him out!
"When did this brat activate his Byakugan?"
Uchiha Obito was somewhat confused, but Jiraiya and Kakashi's expressions turned solemn.
"You're the guy who was with Orochimaru and the others!"
The two of them shared a deep understanding; even though they had been tracking this guy, they knew he was a member of the Uchiha.
But at this moment, they definitely wouldn't let it slip, and they also wanted to see exactly what his goal was!
Because they had a faint suspicion...
"Ugh..."
As if to confirm their suspicion, Naruto suddenly clutched his stomach.
His small Face turned pale, and red Chakra even began to surface on his body!
"Hmph, Nine-Tailed..."
Uchiha Obito looked on with disdain; he knew the Nine-Tailed had likely recognized him.
Just as he was about to think further, Hyuga Makoto spoke up.
"Jiraiya-sama, Kakashi Senior, you take care of Naruto. I'll deal with him."
"Makoto, are you sure?"
Kakashi watched Obito warily while Jiraiya supported Naruto, whispering.
"This guy is very strange; you should have seen him last time in the Land of Rice Fields..."
"But only you two can control Naruto's condition and protect him."
Hyuga Makoto shook his head, his gaze locked tightly onto Obito.
"Besides, Naruto's reaction probably means this guy is related to the Nine-Tails Incident from back then!"
"..."
Uchiha Obito was stunned. How did this get linked to the Nine-Tails Incident?
Although his mind worked a bit slowly, it wasn't completely stagnant.
Doesn't Naruto's current state indicate a major problem!
However, before he could speak, Hyuga Makoto continued.
"I think I understand now why your organization is recruiting so many powerful Ninja."
"?"
"So, your goal is the Tailed Beasts!"
"..."
Uchiha Obito's breathing became heavy. Was this brat's train of thought jumping a bit too fast?
He was indeed related to the Nine-Tails Incident, but how did that involve the Tailed Beasts?
The thing was, it was actually true!
And this was a secret they hadn't fully announced yet...
"Then your appearance here isn't surprising; your only target is Naruto."
Hyuga Makoto had no intention of letting Obito off as he continued in a low voice.
"After all, there's no way you're here to mourn someone, right?"
"..."
These words instantly made Uchiha Obito lose his composure.
Even though the logic was wrong, he perversely wished the brat hadn't made a mistake!
Because he really was here to mourn Rin...
But now he was in a difficult position; he hadn't expected that coming to mourn Rin once would result in such significant trouble and crisis.
His mind raced as he thought about how to extricate himself from this, especially since he hadn't settled things with Uchiha Itachi yet!
"Also, are you from the Uchiha Clan?"
Just then, Hyuga Makoto spoke again.
These words sent a shock through Obito's heart; for the first time, he truly loathed the Hyuga Clan's Byakugan!
"But we have records of everyone in the Uchiha who has awakened the Sharingan. You don't seem to be from the Village?"
"Stop trying to probe me..."
Obito gritted his teeth, but Hyuga Makoto ignored him entirely, speaking with feigned confusion.
"Perhaps you're a certain Uchiha who was killed in action?"
"..."
"Is it just a coincidence that your body wasn't recovered?"
"..."
"Also, you only show one Sharingan, just like Kakashi..."
"Shut up!"
Obito couldn't take it anymore. This damn brat was simply too ridiculous.
Could those white eyes see through a person's heart in addition to seeing through objects?
If he let this guy keep talking, who knows what would happen!
Hum—
Without any hesitation, Obito proactively lunged forward to launch an attack.
His speed was extremely fast, and combined with the warping of space, both Kakashi and Jiraiya behind were filled with concern.
However, one needed to control Naruto's Nine-Tailed Chakra while the other had to stay alert to protect Naruto, so they could only shout a warning.
"Makoto, watch out for that guy's Space Ninjutsu!"
"Hyuga Makoto, was it?"
Obito had already reached Hyuga Makoto, his hand quickly reaching out to grab him!
"Didn't your teacher ever tell you not to provoke a Ninja you can't afford to mess with?"
"They did, but..."
Hyuga Makoto nodded, but at that very instant, his figure shifted.
He brushed past Obito's hand, evading the grab, and simultaneously swung his own hand out!
"Your speed seems a bit slow. Is your Taijutsu not up to par?"
Obito's Face behind the mask instantly darkened. Ever since he gained the White Zetsu body and Kamui,
he had become lax in his basic training, as he could easily deal with most enemies relying on Kamui.
Even though he had been thrashed by Minato Namikaze, with his White Zetsu body, he was fine even after being hit by a Rasengan!
But having it pointed out by a brat made him lose Face!
He didn't respond verbally, but his gaze turned murderous as he stared at Hyuga Makoto's hand.
Only after this guy's arm passed through his body did he strike out fiercely!
"Hmm?"
However, just as he was about to counter-grab Hyuga Makoto, he suddenly saw a surge of violent Chakra appear on Makoto's hand.
This Chakra transformed into the shape of a roaring lion, bellowing as it slammed heavily toward him!
Boom—
The ear-piercing sound of an explosion echoed through the silent cemetery, and Uchiha Obito leaped back a step.
He wasn't injured, but the look in his eyes had changed.
"You..."
"Last time in the Land of Rice Fields, although I was dealing with Biwa Jūzō, I could still see your situation."
Hyuga Makoto didn't care that his strike missed; he simply shook his hand and spoke leisurely.
"And now I see it even more clearly. You hide yourself in a Separate Dimension, and only become physical when you attack."
"..."
"After all, while hidden in that space, I can't see your Chakra. But once you make a move, your Chakra manifests."
"..."
"So, before these eyes, you have no secrets!"
Hyuga Makoto's words left Obito in a bit of a daze. He felt that those words were more suited for the Uchiha?
But Hyuga Makoto showed no mercy; he knew all too well that a Ninja's battle involved 'using every means possible'.
During a fight, breaking the enemy's Spiritual state would make things much easier.
Facing someone like Obito, he, with his complete information, knew exactly what to do!
"First attack his Face, then attack his abilities, then his emotions, and finally his dignity..."
A complete process guaranteed to make Obito completely lose it!
"Actually, I'm curious about something. The Fourth Hokage's Flying Thunder God Technique is also a Space Ninjutsu, and its offensive capability is unparalleled."
Thinking of this, Hyuga Makoto suddenly revealed a smile.
"But looking at you, you hide yourself within a Separate Dimension. I'm curious..."
As he spoke, his Chakra continued to surge, and his voice dropped at this moment.
"Did you encounter some setback in reality that made you turn into a rat hiding in the sewers?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Obito, who was already full of rage, completely boiled over...
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