For a moment, Nohara Haruki was filled with mixed emotions.
Although he had seen Rin from another timeline, the daughter of this timeline remained an irreplaceable existence. He also really wanted to see her once.
However, he asked somewhat confusedly, "What's the inevitable connection between seeing Rin once and starting a war?"
Old Obito calmly said, "The power that can exempt the cost of crossing life and death is currently held in the hands of the Five Great Nations. Right now, I've almost gathered all of it, only the last two are left."
"Uncle, regarding these matters of power, it's best you don't know too much, to avoid causing trouble."
Nohara Haruki instantly understood something, "I won't ask anymore about that."
Then, he sighed, "Even though everything you've done is for my daughter, I still hope the war doesn't happen. After all, war has never been child's play, it really results in death."
"If this continues, you and Kakashi will come to blows. Can you promise me to reduce the killing a little?"
Old Obito didn't answer this question, just like Nohara Haruki said, how can there be a war without deaths?
The path he chose was destined to be filled with bloodshed.
He only said calmly, "It's getting late. We should leave. Uncle, let us part ways here."
Mrs. Nohara was stunned and reluctant to part with Rin, and couldn't help but say, "Not staying for the night? We have a guest room at home."
Old Obito shook his head, "Kakashi has already seen through my identity. If I continue staying in Konoha, it will bring trouble to you. Neither I nor Kakashi want to see that happen."
After speaking, he looked at Rin and said, "Rin, let's go."
Rin was also a little reluctant but still nodded. She said to the parents of this world, "Dad, Mom, I'm leaving. You don't have to worry about me. Right now, I'm really strong and can take care of myself."
But Nohara Haruki didn't believe her at all, "You… always pretending to be strong. When you were ten, I remember you were only a Chunin."
But Rin showed a faint smile and said, "I'm already a Jonin now. I have an official Konoha registration."
After saying that, she was afraid her parents wouldn't believe her, so she pulled out the identity certificate she carried with her and showed it in front of her parents.
On the white background and black letters, under the ninja rank section, it clearly said Jonin.
Nohara Haruki wiped his eyes in disbelief. A Jonin was quite a prestigious position. It meant she had officially entered Konoha's upper ranks and had the right to vote for Hokage.
Unexpectedly, Rin from another world had already come this far.
He said with relief, "As expected of my daughter, truly remarkable."
Rin said joyfully, "Not only that, I'm also Lady Tsunade's disciple. The Tsunade-sama of this world has already become the Fifth Hokage, right?"
This, however, made the Nohara couple feel like they were dreaming. But this time, Mrs. Nohara didn't think Rin was lying, and so she asked, "Rin, in that other world, are we also… somewhat different?"
Rin shook her head and smiled, "Nope. All the changes… started with Obito from that time."
"Dad, Mom, anyway, don't worry about me anymore. I'll live safely and well."
Only then did the two finally feel at ease.
After Old Obito said goodbye to Rin and her parents, they left the Nohara residence and headed toward the location of Young Obito and Kakashi…
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Time returned to just now, on the other side of Konoha.
Uchiha Sasuke, after a bit of disguise, successfully snuck into Konoha. After using Sharingan genjutsu to interrogate for Karin's location, he quickly rushed over.
Originally, his plan was to destroy Konoha.
But after traveling with Obito to another timeline and experiencing that storm clearing, his mindset had undergone a tremendous change.
That girl from the Uzumaki clan, who looked a lot like Karin, awakened him.
To revitalize a clan, strength alone was not enough, he also needed enough clan members.
Now, only he and Uchiha Obito were left from the Uchiha clan. Without enough clan members, what could he do?
He could only make his own.
But Uchiha Obito liked a dead person. A dead person couldn't reproduce, so the responsibility for reviving the Uchiha… ultimately fell on him.
So, who should he have children with?
The first people Sasuke thought of were Karin and Sakura. In comparison, Sakura stood on a different side from him and might not be willing to go all the way with him.
On the contrary, Karin once had that kind of intention. It was just that he wasn't interested at the time.
So he made the optimal choice, to find Karin first.
Thus, after searching all the way, he returned to Konoha.
This time, he didn't come to cause trouble. To avoid his plan going awry and something inexplicably cutting it off halfway, he only planned to rescue the person and leave.
As for revenge, he'd wait until the Uchiha had more people and he had no more worries.
However, something unexpected happened.
Sasuke silently knocked out the two Chunins guarding Karin and entered the room where she was being held.
At this time, Karin was sitting on the sofa in the room, looking lifeless and hopeless.
Hearing someone come in, she didn't even look and just said, "Here to deliver food again? Just leave it on the table."
But the person didn't act, which surprised her. She couldn't help but turn her head, only to see that figure who had lingered in her mind for so long.
Only, this time, she didn't run up to him immediately or show a fangirl expression.
Instead, she said very calmly, "So it's you. What are you here for? Afraid I'll leak your information, so you came to kill me?"
Sasuke shook his head,b"Karin, this time I came to rescue you."
A hint of self-mockery appeared in Karin's expression, "So I'm still useful, huh? So you still want to use me. After using me… will you kill me again?"
Sasuke seemed a bit anxious, "No, you're involved in a very important plan of mine, only you can complete it."
Seeing Sasuke's serious expression, Karin suddenly felt a huge impulse. He still needed her. Should she… just agree and leave with him?
After all, even though Konoha had politely taken her in, because she was a criminal who attacked the Five Kage Summit, she was constantly watched, and her body was sealed. She had no freedom.
But once she thought about how Sasuke had once mercilessly tried to kill her, her expression twisted with pain again. She couldn't help but shout, "Even though I like you, I'm not some disposable tool you can throw away when you're done! I have my own dignity too!"
Tears flowed from her eyes as she shouted.
For a moment, Sasuke didn't know how to respond to this situation and could only say, "I'll grant you anything you want. Whatever you want to do, I won't refuse."
Karin suddenly stopped crying halfway. How did Sasuke change so much in just a short time?
She couldn't help but show a nervous expression and asked, "Really? Anything? You're not lying to me again, are you?"
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