Chapter 252 : Naraku: This is such a mess#
System, please close the webpage. After a long while, the heat on Naraku's face still hadn't completely subsided.
Usually, those fanfics in the forum would occasionally have some subtle descriptions, and he had almost gotten used to them over the years, so he wouldn't make a fuss about them.
But those were, at most, just words. How could they compare to the impact of watching a video with his own eyes?
The sudden 'car' directly caused Naraku to crash, his brain completely shutting down for nearly a minute.
He wanted to talk to the System to ease the awkwardness, but his mind kept buzzing, making it impossible to think. The few sentences he managed to utter were fragmented, leaving the System confused.
"Are you alright...?"
—None of your business!
Naraku finally came back to his senses and, out of embarrassment and anger, urged the System to quickly play the next episode.
—
When the screen lit up again, a few small words appeared in the bottom left corner: One month later.
Kakashi and Rin had long since returned to their grueling lives. The two of them were probably exhausted this past month, and the healthy complexions Naraku had helped them achieve had worsened considerably.
At this moment, they were performing an intelligence delivery mission when they clashed with a small group of Kumogakure enemies.
Even though Kakashi was exceptionally strong now, he still couldn't fight dozens of opponents alone and was accidentally scratched on his side during the battle.
Fortunately, everything was without major incident. After the battle, the two found a safe spot, and Rin, as usual, disinfected his wound and bandaged it.
Kakashi sat on the ground, pulling up his clothes with one hand to expose the wound, and propping himself up with his ninja sword with the other, keeping watch.
When she needed to tighten the bandage, Rin's movements might have been a bit too quick, causing him to flinch in pain. He gripped the ninja sword's hilt tightly to keep from crying out.
"Are you okay, Kakashi?" Rin looked up at him, skillfully tying a pretty bow at the end of the bandage. "The wound needs pressure to stop the bleeding, so bear with it for a bit, and it won't hurt later."
"Ah, I know."
Kakashi nodded stiffly.
He, of course, understood the common sense of applying pressure to stop bleeding, but anyone would react when it came out of nowhere like that.
Rin then asked, "Shall we rest for about fifteen minutes? We'll set off once your wound is stable."
"...Alright."
[Kakashi is too handsome now!!]
[Damn, I absolutely love battle-damaged Kakashi]
[Lifting his shirt is too ***... He knows what the audience wants to see at such a young age]
[The person above, tone it down, he's only 12! (Angry)]
[Hiss... Good heavens, that looks so painful]
[Hahahaha, I feel like Kakashi's hair is standing on end]
[I always feel like it's not just for stopping blood, hehehehehe]
[Rin: That's what you get for bullying Naraku! You big jerk!]
[Kakashi has had a terrible month... (Evil laugh.jpg)]
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Naraku (clutching his face in horror): Ah ah ah ah ah ah Kakashi—!!! I told you, offending the healer won't end well!
Then, recalling that he was the one who caused this, the mini version of himself in his mind jumped up anxiously, scurrying around like an ant on a hot pan.
Naraku: What kind of opportunity should I find to explain things clearly to Rin ah ah ah ah (frantic)
—
During the break while the two rested, the animator took the opportunity to show Kakashi's inner struggle and confusion.
From his psychological activity, Kakashi could sense that Rin's attitude towards him seemed to have subtly changed over the past month.
Of course, they were still comrades who shared life and death, and they could confidently entrust their backs to each other; all of this was beyond doubt. But he always felt like something wasn't quite right.
If he had to say, it was that Rin's healing methods were gradually moving away from gentle care and becoming more like other Medical Ninja's styles?
Kakashi, looking puzzled, touched the bandages wrapped around his body.
At this moment, two small Q-version characters appeared in the upper right corner of the screen. The one dressed like a Medical Ninja looked a bit fierce, treating another patient covered in wounds.
The Medical Ninja mini-figure's hands flew up and down, performing a series of powerful actions, treating the injured mini-figure's wounds in two seconds.
But the latter was also treated to the point of rolling his eyes and foaming at the mouth, seemingly quite tormented.
[Bro, you only realized something was wrong after a month? Crying_laughing.jpg]
[How could it not change? In Rin's eyes, you made the gentle, considerate Naraku, who only thought of you, hide in a corner and cry alone. You're definitely a jerk.]
[Rin is one of the people who knows how much Naraku cares about Kakashi. He even personally taught Rin various Medical Ninjutsu, fearing that if he died of illness, Kakashi would get injured on the battlefield with no one to treat him...]
[Exactly, Kakashi, the super big jerk, the ungrateful scoundrel, what more do you want? It's good enough that Rin treats him, hahahahahahaha (Witty.jpg)]
[Here, Kakashi, take this blame...]
[Even the people in the comments aren't letting him off, hahahahaha]
[These two Q-version characters are so cute]
[Help, my morals and my funny bone are clashing]
[On the battlefield, it should be like this; saving lives and efficiency are paramount... but it's still a bit funny]
[Injured person: General anesthesia? Medical Ninja: Fist anesthesia! Bang!]
Kakashi in the animation continued to think that a rougher and simpler healing style wasn't necessarily a bad thing. On the battlefield, there wasn't much room for niceties; it was about whatever was most effective.
The key question was, why, after more than a year on the battlefield, had Rin always been gentle and meticulous, but then started changing her style the moment Naraku left last month?
—Could it be... Kakashi's eyes widened. He recalled the hug that morning, and Rin's slightly reddened face and hurried departure, and suddenly had a flash of insight, understanding everything.
—Does Rin... like Naraku?
—Is that why... [Rin: ???]
[?... When I ask question marks, it's not that I have a problem, but that I think you have a problem]
[How did we even get to this part, I ask you]
[If you put yourself in Kakashi's shoes, knowing nothing, coming to this conclusion doesn't seem too outlandish]
[Kakashi, reflect on yourself, why do you think Rin would be sad and jealous seeing you two hug?]
[It's simple, because Kakashi subconsciously put himself in the role of "Rin's romantic rival," hahaha]
[A person's subconscious represents his true thoughts~ Hehe~]
[So much KakaNara sweetness lately, so happy (Wild monkey running.jpg)]
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Naraku: Pfft—! ∑ (´ △ ｀)?! ...What? Who? Who likes whom?
He covered his face with his hands, thinking, how was he going to explain this misunderstanding to Kakashi? Things were already a complete mess!
—
At the end of this episode, Kakashi and Rin returned to the camp to report. Tsunade first said she would give them both a day off, but as they were about to leave the room, she loudly complained that there was no one to do the work.
She also explicitly stated that this was a mission to the Eastern Front, where they could meet the famous "Scarlet Hunter."
This immediately hooked Kakashi and Rin, who eagerly vied for the mission, their eyes practically glued to the folder.
In the end, not only did they get the mission they wanted, but they also got an extra day of rest before setting off.
[So young, yet already full of Madara's vibe]
[Huh? There are times when Tsunade actively gives Kakashi a day off? What a good day?]
[The abacus beads are hitting my face]
[I knew it, Tsunade just wants to tease the kids]
[Scarlet Hunter? Looking at Tsunade, could it be Naraku? What a cool title!]
[sōgari and Scarlet Hunter, oh my, even the titles are CP-themed, Old Thief, don't sell it too hard, I swear]
[Iwagakure and Hidden Mist reached the peak of their tacit understanding at this moment, hahahahaha]
[She's got both kids staring wide-eyed]
[Tsunade: Is this what it feels like to raise cats? I love it, I love it]
—
—Kakashi is coming to the Eastern Front?
Seeing this part, Naraku's first reaction was that he would get to see Kakashi again, and this time he could finally put the Yin Seal on him.
Then he remembered that in the original timeline, Madara's "breaking point package" for Obito involved using Hidden Mist to capture Rin, implanting the Three-Tails to attack Konoha, ultimately leading to Rin's death by Kakashi's Chidori.
—Could it be this time?
Naraku quickly controlled "Jhin," his clone playing with Obito and Fu in the underground space of the Mountain Prison, telling him to see if Madara and Black Zetsu, those two old geezers, had started making small moves.
Once they started acting, Jhin would naturally have a reason to get involved.
There was no immediate result from that side, so Naraku could only suppress the anxiety in his heart and continue watching the animation, waiting for news.
—
While vying for the mission, Kakashi and Rin showed perfect synchronicity, speaking in unison. But after splitting up from the main tent, their psychological activities differed.
Rin lay on her bed, gazing at the canopy, thinking that Kakashi's eagerness to see Naraku must be due to his regret over making him sad before.
So, once they reached the Eastern Front, she would definitely keep a close eye on his performance. If he performed well, this matter would be over. If he didn't, then this matter wouldn't be over!
Kakashi, on the other hand, lay awake, tossing and turning, becoming more and more certain of his guess: Rin really did like Naraku; she was so happy just hearing they could go to the east...!
Then he sighed with a complex expression, not knowing what he was feeling melancholic about, and then vaguely fell asleep.
[Rin: You know, I always advise breaking up, not making up]
[Like a reliable best friend who scrutinizes boyfriends for a love-struck silly girl]
[The silly boy is almost convincing himself]
[This wave of Kakashi's "realization" is completely him bringing trouble upon himself, hahahahahaha]
[I'm going to die laughing at these two]
[How will Naraku make Kakashi believe that Rin and he are just friends?]
[Then I have to say, why can't Naraku and Rin be real? Rin can clearly be upset for him because she likes Naraku, right?]
[Exactly, Naraku is such a good person, isn't it normal for Rin to fall for him while learning Medical Ninjutsu from him?]
[The previous comment is right, Hokage is a normal hot-blooded battle anime, not a BL anime. NaruRin can be together, and even if there are no feelings now, there can be in the future... KakaNaru is the impossible pair]
[Oh my god, I forgot! Wuwuwuwu!]
[Obito: Hello? Is anyone speaking for me? Confused.jpg]
[Poor Obito, his goddess is gone just a few months after he died]
[Obito: I knew Naraku was up to no good! (Roaring.jpg)]
—
Seeing Kakashi and Rin's "misunderstandings" about each other deepen, Naraku was already numb.
He didn't forget to inwardly mock the comments that believed NaruRin could be together.
—Don't even mention that Obito is still alive; even if Obito really died, there's no way I'd be with Rin, alright!
—I'm tired, let's just destroy everything...
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