*Hidden Mist Village, Mizukage's Office.*
The Fourth Mizukage, who looked like a young boy, sat at his desk, resting his chin on his hands as he muttered, "So, you're telling me you were saved by a kid around ten years old… who then proceeded to cut a typhoon in half with a sword?"
"I know it's hard to believe, but it's the truth," Mei Terumī said with absolute seriousness.
"Mei, I need you to understand something…" Yagura sighed, rubbing his temples. "We're not living in the age of myths anymore. And even if we were, slicing a typhoon in half with a sword is something not even the Sage of Six Paths could've pulled off at ten years old."
"It wasn't just the typhoon," Mei added solemnly. "That slash also split the sea and scattered the storm clouds."
Yagura fell silent for a long moment before sighing again. "Mei, you're not a child anymore. Fantasizing about some mythical Prince Charming isn't healthy—especially when you're imagining him as a ten-year-old. That's illegal, you know."
"Lord Mizukage, I'm not fantasizing!" Mei snapped, her face flushing with indignation.
"Then what's the name of this legendary boy wonder? Where's he from?" Yagura asked, shaking his head.
"He… called himself the 'Seductive Demon of the Shinobi World'… That's all I know."
"…The what?"
"Seductive Demon of the Shinobi World."
Yagura's eye twitched. After a long pause, he swiftly changed the subject. "Anyway, you're leading the team to Konoha for the Chunin Exams. Do you know where your focus should be?"
"I don't believe the Uchiha controlling you is affiliated with Konoha," Mei replied respectfully.
"I know he's probably not a Konoha shinobi, but they might have some intel on him," Yagura muttered. "If we don't find that bastard, I'll never have peace of mind!"
*Achoo!*
Obito, currently swinging a pickaxe, sneezed loudly, drawing the attention of those around him.
"Catching a cold?" Kisame asked, concerned.
"Probably from sleeping on damp straw. Want to switch spots?" White Zetsu offered.
"No, let's just keep working," Obito grumbled, glancing at the nearby Danzo.
The former Konoha elder's bone-like exterior had mostly receded, revealing his human form again. He worked diligently, never slacking—but Obito could still see the resentment burning in his eyes.
'This guy still hasn't accepted reality…'
Not surprising.
A man who once held power wasn't going to adjust to hard labor overnight.
Unlike Obito, who had already been broken. His spirit was grounded down, his ambitions crushed.
Resistance was futile.
Against that unfathomable boy, any scheme was a joke. Even if you somehow escaped, even if you rallied an army to strike back—you'd just find out that army was his all along.
Your hope would only become another boot stomping you into the dirt.
That was the harsh truth Obito had learned during his rehabilitation.
Not that he wanted to praise Yuto—but honestly, no one in the shinobi world could out-scheme that kid.
Just look at the methods he uses
- Surveillance with no range limit.
- Psychological torture that shattered your will.
- Turning your closest allies into his spies without you even realizing.
- Illusions so flawless, no one could see through them.
It all added up to one terrifying conclusion—
'He knew everything. He could do anything.'
How do you fight that?
'How the hell do you fight that?!'
Obito had given up.
Now, he just focused on digging, hoping to earn the title of "Rehabilitation Pioneer"—which came with one request.
He didn't dare ask for freedom.
He just wanted Rin to be freed.
Lost in thought, he was snapped back to reality by a deep voice.
"Prisoner 9986, come with us."
"Me?" Obito blinked at the guards.
He'd been behaving! What did they want now?
"Yes, you," the guard said flatly. "Move."
No choice. Obito followed.
Through dark tunnels, back to the holding area.
He was shoved into a chair, and just as the guard reached for restraints—
"No need. I'll only be here for a moment."
A familiar voice.
The guard nodded, fading into the shadows.
Obito's body trembled.
"…Rin?"
Rin's cloak slipped back, revealing her face—unchanged, still youthful.
"This is our second meeting, Obito."
"You—you weren't—?"
"Stripped of my mind by the leader? No. That was just for show—for you and Itachi."
"…Leader?"
Obito's stomach twisted at the reverence in her voice.
Not forced. Genuine.
And that made it worse.
"I'm here for two things," Rin said, ignoring his discomfort. "First—this book. The leader wants you to read it."
She pulled out a copy of "The Shinobi World Reformation Plan."
Obito took it but didn't open it. "So you've abandoned Konoha and joined the Land of Waves?"
The real Rin would never—she died for Konoha!
"I haven't abandoned Konoha. I'm building a better Konoha a better world," she said calmly. "We're not as extreme as you and your 'Infinite Tsukuyomi', plan Obito."
'She even knows about that…'
Obito exhaled. "And the second thing?"
"The leader wants you to help Danzo escape."
"…What?"
"Danzo is wasted in this prison. He'll be more useful back in Konoha." Rin's voice was ice. "Those are the leader's exact words."
'Useful?'
Obito frowned. What the hell could that old snake do besides—
Wait.
Destroy Konoha from within?
Obito's eyes widened.
'That little bastard is evil.'
He swallowed. "When do I move?"
"After Konoha's Chunin Exams. Your chakra restraints will be lifted." Rin paused. "Complete this, and you can make one reasonable request, like a reduced sentence?"
Obito stayed silent.
Originally, he'd planned to ask for Rin's freedom.
But now… that wasn't necessary.
Taking a deep breath, he asked, "Just one question—why haven't you captured Uchiha Itachi?"
That had been bugging him.
Rin didn't hesitate. "Because his mother is the future wife of the Land of Waves' leader."
"…What?"
Obito froze.
"And since you're asking…" Rin sighed. "The only reason you're alive is because of Kushina Uzumaki another one of are leaders wives."
Thud.
That last sentence hit Obito like a kunai to the heart.
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