Chapter 307: Master is So Strong
Regrettably, the formation of the Journey to the West group failed.
The four people opposite him didn't understand the reference at all. Ameyuri Ringo even spoke arrogantly: "Sanzo, right? It's not certain who will go to the Western Heaven!"
This was very awkward.
Even more awkward was what followed. Yahiko struggled to get close behind Rin and Obito, and whispered: "Have you noticed? Although Hanzo's strength is getting stronger and stronger, his 'intelligence' seems to be getting worse. As long as we find the right method, we might have a chance to defeat him..."
Obito nodded in deep agreement, causing Masahiko's face to darken. In an instant, he closed the distance to him.
An iron fist of love unsurprisingly passed right through his chest, but Masahiko revealed a smile.
"Ah!"
Obito suddenly let out a miserable scream, as if he had suffered a heavy blow, and flew backward, crashing into the wall.
"What happened? Brat!"
Obito rubbed his chest and stood up. "Damn it, I forgot there's still a... Quanzao inside the dimension?"
Masahiko's mouth twisted into a grin. After so many years, Obito was still so... cute.
To 'educate' Obito, Masahiko was very close to Rin. But until Obito stood up and replied, Rin's 'Hiya' didn't sound out. Instead, she tentatively asked: "Master?"
Masahiko was startled. She actually guessed it.
Obito, however, shouted: "Rin, why are you calling him Master?! You're not really going to go to the Western Heaven to get some true scriptures with him, are you?"
Masahiko sighed. Obito's brain... really needed to be educated with an iron fist of love.
...
Ten minutes later.
Rin, full of smiles, was reducing the swelling of the 'big fatty Obito'.
Meanwhile, Masahiko, who had transformed into Hagoromo, was treating Ameyuri Ringo and Yahiko's injuries.
Yahiko, completely baffled by the bizarre turn of events, tentatively asked: "Senior, who are you?"
Rin explained from the side: "Big Brother Yahiko, this is Obito's and my master, Master Hagoromo."
Masahiko smiled. "Rin, how did you recognize me?"
"I thought it was very strange during the battle earlier. You clearly hit Obito so many times, but he only suffered some superficial wounds. And you had so many chances to hit me, but in the end... you suddenly pulled your punches or changed direction." Saying this, Rin cast a slightly apologetic look at Yahiko and Ameyuri Ringo. "Big Brother Yahiko and Sister Ameyuri were injured much more severely than us."
"I was only suspicious at first, but your tone when talking about that Journey to the West thing earlier was truly a bit familiar, so..."
"Rin, awe you shaying the Quanzao fu-wom ba-foe was alsho Mash-tow?" Obito asked indistinctly, his face swollen.
Masahiko sighed. This child was still going on about Quanzao, Quanzao. Truly worrisome.
Rin was also worried, so she pinched Obito hard. She had gotten quite used to pinching him.
"Ah!"
Following Obito's miserable scream, the room became dull... ahem, quieted down.
After a long while, the swelling on Obito's face subsided, and his speech became clear again. "Master, who is that in my dimension?"
"Mm, it's my shadow clone."
Obito focused his mind, and the space in front of his eyes distorted, but he couldn't successfully release Masahiko's shadow clone.
"Master?"
Masahiko smiled. "Let him stay in there. Without him, your spatial ability is quite tricky; it's a hassle even trying to punch you twice."
Obito's face turned bitter. "Master, why do you want to punch me?"
Masahiko was startled, and Madara's figure appeared in his mind again. "Probably because... your surname is Uchiha, and you've awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan."
The 'Madara Brand' sandbag substitute—Obito!
"Tell me about your experiences over the past two years, and how you met them." Masahiko pointed at the two patients lying on the beds.
Yahiko and Ameyuri Ringo were currently speechless, having a bellyful of anger but nowhere to vent it.
Especially Ameyuri Ringo. In the past, she would have started cursing loudly long ago, but now...
On the one hand, 'Hagoromo' was Obito and Rin's master. Although she didn't think much of Obito, she had relied heavily on Rin's medical ninjutsu recently.
On the other hand, she couldn't figure out 'Hagoromo's' background. She didn't know when such a powerhouse had appeared in the ninja world. And being injured right now, it was better to wait before acting up.
Thus, Yahiko and Ameyuri Ringo just lay on the side, watching helplessly as Masahiko and his two apprentices caught up until nightfall.
"So many things happened?" Masahiko sighed, feeling lingering fear. "No wonder you awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan. That was truly a close call."
Masahiko turned to the two lying down. "Thank you for rescuing them."
This sentence came from the bottom of his heart. If not for Yahiko and Ameyuri, not only Rin but Obito would probably have died in that battle.
Looking at the bandages wrapping their bodies, Masahiko showed a rare expression of slight apology, feeling his strikes had been a bit too harsh.
"I'll give you the Land of Rain as compensation," Masahiko whispered inwardly.
Rin smiled and exchanged a glance with Obito. "Master, those are all in the past. Tell us about your experiences over these years."
Masahiko was startled. What experiences did he have these years?
Dragged into a dimension by a stupid cat for five years, came out and beat up Madara twice to satisfy his craving, went to the Mist Village and took in two little boys, and then disguised himself as Hanzo and beat Obito twice...
Ahem, not to mention, these experiences were actually quite interesting and rich.
But facing his two apprentices, he naturally couldn't say that...
So Masahiko started talking nonsense, jumping from one topic to another, rambling about anything and everything. Obito listened with a bewildered expression, while Rin smiled sweetly but didn't believe a word of it.
Yahiko's eyes were dull. To think he let his dreams be shattered by such a person.
Ameyuri Ringo looked suspicious, rubbing the teeth that had been knocked loose in the previous battle. She couldn't shake the feeling that this old man's unreliable demeanor seemed familiar...
Masahiko noticed this too and hurriedly coughed twice to change the subject.
"Alright, that's enough about my experiences. It's getting quite late. I should head back, otherwise 'Hanzo' will go missing again."
Yahiko was stunned. "You're still going to impersonate Hanzo? Why?"
Masahiko smiled. "Since you want to take control of the Land of Rain, killing Hanzo is definitely not as good as having Hanzo voluntarily yield the position to you."
Yahiko rejoiced inwardly, feeling as if his injuries had healed significantly.
But Masahiko added: "However, you must think carefully. After taking over the Land of Rain, what can you achieve? Konoha and the Rock Village won't care about you; war will still happen. In fact, without Hanzo's protection, the Land of Rain will become even more chaotic!"
Yahiko hesitated for a moment. "I will definitely do better than Hanzo."
Masahiko smiled. Young people are just full of confidence.
"Your strength still needs to improve, and you'll probably need two days to recover from your injuries. I'll come over during the day for these next two days to 'educate' Obito. You can learn as much as you can from the sidelines."
"Thank you very much, Senior."
Obito, however, wore a bitter expression. "You're coming again tomorrow, Master?"
"What? You don't want to see me?"
"I do, I do."
Masahiko waved his hand and transformed back into Hanzo.
"As long as you want to see me. Then I'll see you tomorrow. Hanzo is returning to his palace!"
"Take care, Master!" Rin called out with a sweet smile.
The bitter look on Obito's face also gradually vanished, replaced by longing. "Master is truly... so strong..."
☆☆☆
-> 30 Advanced chapters Now Available on Patreon!!
-> https://www.pat-reon.co-m/c/Hollowborn
(Just remove the hyphen (-) to access patreon normally)
If you like this novel please consider leaving a review that's help the story a lot Thank you