While Rin was still deep in thought, Obito couldn’t help but ask, “Rin, what’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?”
Rin snapped back to reality.
She really wanted to tell Obito that the notebook could write by itself, but he had already said that he couldn’t see the words.
Moreover, the game in the notebook involved the Uchiha clan, and Obito was also an Uchiha…
It would be better to keep it from him for now.
She would consider telling him after confirming a few things.
Therefore, she smiled slightly and said, “Obito, I was just spacing out. You don’t need to worry.”
After a brief pause, Rin continued, “It’s been a while since I visited Grandma. After school today, I’d like to go back to the Uchiha clan compound with you, Obito. Will I be welcome?”
Obito’s face instantly lit up with excitement.
His eyes widened as he asked in surprise, “Rin, are you serious?”
Rin nodded, her gaze involuntarily drawn to Obito’s bright eyes.
She wondered whether those eyes would awaken the Sharingan in the future and whether they could evolve even further into the Mangekyō Sharingan.
If so, what kind of dōjutsu would Obito awaken?
Rin became very curious at the thought and asked, “Obito, how much do you know about your clan’s Sharingan?”
Obito was slightly puzzled.
He had always wanted to talk to Rin about this, but she had never seemed interested before.
Why was she suddenly curious?
Still, this was a good thing.
Could it be…
that Rin liked him and wanted to learn more about him?
That would be wonderful.
Obito immediately began explaining with some pride, “Rin, the Sharingan symbolizes the glory of the Uchiha clan. Once I awaken these eyes, I’ll gain incredible power, and becoming Hokage will be within my reach! Hahaha!”
Rin didn’t believe him in the slightest.
If awakening the Sharingan was enough to become Hokage, how could the Uchiha clan have been massacred so easily in the text adventure?
She pressed him further, “How strong is it, exactly?”
Obito said, “Take Clan Head Fugaku, for example. I heard he can make someone lose the ability to fight just by looking at them.”
Rin asked curiously, “Really? How?”
Obito scratched his head with an embarrassed expression.
“Actually, I don’t know the details either. I’ve only heard that the three-tomoe Sharingan possesses extremely powerful genjutsu abilities. If you want to know more, Rin, I can ask the other clan members.”
Rin’s mood immediately fell.
“Forget it, Obito. If you start asking around, they’ll just give you a hard time again. I don’t want you to endure that for my sake.”
Obito had performed poorly on the entrance exam, and his personality was very different from that of the other Uchiha.
His parents had also died during the Second Shinobi World War, leaving his grandmother as his only remaining relative within the clan.
As a result, Obito was often ostracized by the other clan members.
They didn’t openly mock him, but they subconsciously rejected him and kept their distance.
For Obito, that quiet rejection might have been even more painful than open bullying.
However, Obito said, “Rin, I’m already used to things like that. Besides, many of the elderly clan members are very kind to me.”
Rin became even sadder.
Those elders were indeed kind to Obito, but that was also because they respected his grandmother.
Otherwise, Obito might not have received even that small amount of warmth.
That was why Rin couldn’t help but show Obito some extra care in their daily lives.
She wanted to look after him properly.
She said, “Obito, I was only asking out of curiosity. I don’t want you to investigate the Sharingan for me. After all, it’s one of your clan’s most important secrets, and asking about it so casually would be very impolite.”
Obito didn’t care at all.
“Why would it be impolite? But if you’re not that interested, Rin, then I won’t ask.”
Rin nodded.
Then, suddenly remembering something, she turned toward the empty seat in front of her.
“Where’s Kakashi? Didn’t you agree to spar with him at the training ground during lunch? Why did only you come back?”
When Rin mentioned Kakashi, Obito pouted and said, “Him? He must have been afraid that I’d beat him to a pulp, so he made up an excuse and left early. Damn it, just thinking about missing the chance to give him a good beating leaves a bad taste in my mouth.”
Rin merely tilted her head and gave Obito a slight smile.
“What really happened?”
Rin didn’t believe that Obito could defeat Kakashi.
If he could, he wouldn’t have failed to win even once until now.
Therefore, Kakashi must have left for some other reason.
Obito said, “Well, a guy who always wears a green jumpsuit showed up. He’s been challenging Kakashi a lot lately. We ran into him on the way, and Kakashi left with him.”
Rin was startled.
“He wears a green jumpsuit and keeps challenging Kakashi? Was he one of this year’s applicants?”
Obito shook his head.
“No. I heard that he failed the entrance exam and was rejected by the Ninja Academy. For the past couple of days, he has challenged Kakashi whenever he gets the chance. He also runs laps around the field every day, trying to show Lord Hokage how determined he is.”
“Unfortunately, I heard that his chakra control is inadequate and that he can’t perform even a single ninjutsu technique. The Ninja Academy most likely won’t admit him.”
Hearing this, Rin couldn’t help but sympathize with him.
“Then he’s really pitiful. Kakashi must have accepted his challenge because he wanted to help him.”
Obito immediately became annoyed.
“How could Kakashi possibly be that kind? Rin, I’ll tell you a secret. Kakashi is actually really arrogant…”
However, no sooner had he finished speaking than a confident yet lazy voice came from behind them.
“Obito, are you talking about me behind my back again?”
Obito was startled and turned around.
Kakashi was standing behind him, his distinctive white hair and the mask covering the lower half of his face leaving only his eyes visible.
Even so, he was still handsome enough to attract the attention of many girls.
Even Rin…
seemed to be no exception.
Obito immediately felt a little jealous.
“Kakashi, why do you sneak around like a ghost? Did you win, or did you lose? Heh, if you lost, I’ll make fun of you for the rest of your life.”
Kakashi rolled his eyes.
“Of course I won. However, Might Guy is also very strong, especially when it comes to taijutsu. Even I had some trouble dealing with him.”
Rin’s eyes widened.
She knew better than anyone how talented Kakashi was.
Being able to give Kakashi trouble was already far beyond what an ordinary person could accomplish.
She couldn’t help but exclaim, “So his name is Might Guy. Is he really that strong?”
Kakashi narrowed his eyes slightly as he recalled his spar with Might Guy.
“It’s true that he’s very strong, but unfortunately, he has no talent for ninjutsu. No matter how powerful his taijutsu is, he still doesn’t meet the Ninja Academy’s admission requirements.”
Rin said with disappointment, “That’s such a shame.”
Beside them, Obito scoffed.
“Plenty of people can give Kakashi trouble. It’s not a big deal. I could do it too.”
Kakashi mercilessly replied, “No. You’ve never caused me even the slightest trouble.”
Obito was furious and clenched his fists.
“Kakashi, do you want to fight right now?”
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