Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar place before her, Rin immediately recognized it as Kakashi's home!
She used to visit often!
It was just... a bit different from her memory, much more worn down.
She slowly landed on the ground, her eyes still filled with confusion.
In her memory, she should have died by Kakashi's hand.
To prevent the Biju sealed inside her from rampaging, she had thrown herself in front of Kakashi's attack and died in his arms.
But now, how did she end up in Kakashi's house?
Was everything before just a dream?
However, when Rin's gaze settled on the figure below, she froze completely.
Because she saw a familiar yet unfamiliar figure.
The familiar silver hair, and the mask that seemed unchanged for over a decade.
Except for the missing short sword usually carried on his back, everything was just as she remembered!
It was Kakashi!
But this Kakashi before her looked much older than the one she knew!
It was the adult version of Kakashi!
"You... are you Kakashi?!"
Rin exclaimed in surprise.
"Rin, it's me, I... I am Kakashi!"
Kakashi was utterly shocked!
He almost felt his legs go weak, nearly kneeling!
'Really?'
'She was really revived!'
'She really was Rin!'
'Exactly the same as in his memory!'
The same Rin who died in my arms!'
"What happened? Kakashi!"
"How... how am I here!"
"Didn't I die!?"
Rin rushed over.
"And..."
"Why have you aged so much? Is this your house? Where is Minato-sensei? Where is everyone!?"
"Don't get excited, I'll tell you everything that's happened over the years, bit by bit!"
Kakashi's voice was trembling!
"Kakashi, you're clearly the more excited one here..."
...
With a trembling voice, Kakashi briefly explained the situation.
"What? I really died?!"
"And was revived by Takumi?"
Rin's expression was complex as she looked at Kakashi, who was now much older than her.
"I never thought... so many years had passed..."
"By the way, Rin-senpai, do you feel anything wrong?"
Takumi stepped forward and asked.
"Hmm... nothing particularly unusual."
Rin checked her body, and found it didn't feel much different from before she died.
"I'll do a more thorough check later. Don't forget, I'm a Medical-nin~"
Takumi smiled, "Alright then. Since you're revived, let's go out onto the streets. See how the village you haven't seen for over a decade has changed."
So, Takumi, Kakashi, and Rin left the house.
Because he had simulated this before, Takumi knew exactly where Obito's clone would appear for the test.
Takumi just needed to ensure Rin was in that area at that specific time, making sure Obito saw her. That alone would throw Obito into complete chaos!
He might not even need to lift a finger, because Obito seeing Rin would absolutely cause a breakdown!
He might go insane on the spot!
"This is the Akimichi Clan's shop. Their barbecue is delicious."
"This is the most famous tool shop in the village. Uh, it's an old establishment. Rin-senpai should know it, I forgot."
"This is where I buy clothes."
"This is..."
Takumi introduced the shops along the street to Rin, occasionally making small, deliberate jokes that kept a smile on Rin's face.
Kakashi, standing to the side, also watched the two with a smile.
Gratitude, relief, release... various emotions mingled within him.
Kakashi felt his heart was very peaceful and calm at this moment...
Yes, it was a feeling of being healed!
For the first time in over a decade, his scar-filled heart felt that being alive was a happy thing!
As for Rin, looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar feeling of the streets, she felt both a sense of loss and satisfaction.
The loss came from the fact that the people she knew had all grown up, and many had disappeared forever.
The satisfaction came from the village's peacefulness, completely devoid of the wartime instability from her era, and one of the most important people to her, Kakashi, was still alive.
Meanwhile, Takumi, while introducing things to Rin, was also lost in thought.
'This girl, Nohara Rin, while not particularly special herself, had a massive impact on the course of this world's history.'
'One could say the entire history of Naruto World was triggered by her!'
'A bloodbath caused by one goddess!'
Takumi was incredibly excited about the upcoming encounter with Obito.
"Let's go over there!"
"I'll show you Konoha's side gate!"
Takumi smiled, leading the way in front.
This wasn't a random path, it was the exact area where Obito would appear later!
He had timed it perfectly!
Meanwhile…
At Konoha's back gate, in a dark corner.
With a spiral ripple, Obito successfully breached the protective barrier and infiltrated.
"Obito, weren't you ahead of me when we set off? Why did you arrive after me?"
Black Zetsu was full of confusion, but his face was always an expressionless, cold mask, so he didn't show it.
"I'm not sure either. In short, I encountered something very bizarre."
Obito's mind was still in chaos.
He still hadn't figured out why he was suddenly transported from Konoha to such a distant location.
"It's troublesome to explain in detail, but I suspect I was attacked by some kind of technique."
"Attacked? What happened?"
Black Zetsu was very curious and hoped Obito would satisfy his curiosity.
But Obito, remembering his miserable state from yesterday, how could he possibly tell the truth?
"Forget it. We'll probably find out soon anyway."
"If that mysterious guy plans to use the same method on me again, he'll definitely fall into my trap."
"Just watch carefully."
As he spoke…
Poof!
Obito formed hand seals and created a clone.
"Using a clone as bait? Will the other party take it?"
Black Zetsu nodded, understanding Obito's method.
"It's just a test. If the other party takes the bait, great. Even if they don't, as long as they show up, I can at least find out who they are."
"Indeed. Very little cost to gain information about the opponent."
Black Zetsu nodded. Obito then coldly asked, "By the way, who is that brat named Takumi? Did you investigate?"
Black Zetsu nodded, "Investigation complete. I'll point him out when we see him. He's a very handsome-looking boy."
"Is that so?"
Obito didn't care if the other party was handsome or not.
He only cared whether his grand plan could proceed smoothly.
Once the Akatsuki's members were properly coordinated, they could begin the Biju Hunting Plan, paving the way for the later Eye of the Moon Plan.
Soon.
Obito sent his clone out to a relatively conspicuous location.
Obito wasn't sure if the opponent would appear here, but with so little information, he could only use this uncertain method.
If the clone appeared in such an obvious spot, the other party surely wouldn't ignore it.
Even if something happened, like the opponent being stronger than him, he could always dispel the clone and leave, avoiding exposure.
Obito and Black Zetsu hid in the shadows, waiting.
Obito's clone began walking boldly onto the street.
And almost simultaneously, Takumi, having calculated the time perfectly, led Rin around the corner.
"Wait, I see that brat Takumi."
Black Zetsu suddenly said.
"Where!?"
Obito's spirits lifted. He never expected to find the target so quickly!
Three Akatsuki's members had lost their will to fight, acting as if they'd gone crazy, all because of this kid named Takumi. He absolutely had to find out who this Takumi was!
If necessary, deal with him on the spot!
"He's right over ther… Wait, th-that is???!!!"
The place Black Zetsu pointed to was exactly where Takumi happened to emerge from the corner.
And Rin, following him, also appeared at that very moment.
In that instant…
Black Zetsu was dumbfounded…
As if he'd seen a ghost!
His chest heaved, his breathing became rapid, he could barely stand!
He certainly recognized Rin.
It was precisely because he assisted Madara in secretly orchestrating events that Rin died before Kakashi's eyes.
And made Obito witness it, thus corrupting the kind-hearted Obito.
But now...
'What was going on!?'
'Why was Nohara Rin here!?'
'And after all these years, she still looked exactly like the young girl from back then?'
'How was this possible?!'
"Hey, Black Zetsu, why did you…"
Obito was about to ask why Black Zetsu suddenly stopped.
But the next second, he felt as if struck by lightning!
From head to toe, completely blown apart!
"Wh-what is that situation???!!!!"
"Rin!!!!????"
"Is that Rin!!!????"
Obito's gaze was completely captured by that incredibly familiar figure.
The petite figure, the short hair, the cute face with two purple markings.
That was Rin!
He couldn't possibly be mistaken!
That was the girl he cherished… Nohara Rin!
At this moment, Obito felt his entire worldview shatter!
Staggering, he could barely stand!
'What was happening!'
'Why?!'
'Rin was dead!'
'I saw with my own eyes her die by the hand of that bastard Kakashi! Why was she here now?!'
'What the hell is going on?!'
"What happened!"
"Is... is this a Genjutsu?!"
"Is that Rin!? Is that really Rin!?"
Obito frantically questioned! He was completely confused!
Bewildered! At a loss!
Terrified, nervous!
He was almost suffocating!
Meanwhile…
"Aren't we moving?"
Rin found it strange. They had been standing on this street for a minute.
But Takumi wasn't leading them further.
"Oh, I was just thinking, it's almost noon, everyone must be hungry. Should we treat you to that barbecue place or this seafood restaurant?"
Takumi made up a random excuse, his face showing hesitation, but inwardly he was ecstatic!
He had already seen Obito's clone.
He had even walked right past it!
Just as he predicted!
Obito at this moment was completely stunned!
His mind was a complete mess!
Even if Takumi swaggered right past him, he couldn't muster any reaction!
"Then let's go with this barbecue place. I haven't had barbecue in so long!"
"I remember, just before that mission, I wanted to have barbecue when we got back! Who knew over a decade would pass in a blink." Rin said with anticipation.
Takumi also smiled and nodded.
"Boss! A table for three!"
"Outside seating!"
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