CHAPTER 203: CHAPTER 203: SHISUI: THERE ARE TOO MANY IDIOTS IN THE CLAN!

Nohara Rin’s gaze was blank.

"What do you mean?"

This matter, is there an inside story I don’t know about?

She hesitated for a moment, looking at Yuhi Kurenai, only to find that Kurenai, who had a better relationship with Ryoho Kyohiko, was also at a loss, seemingly unaware of the details.

Nohara Rin hesitated for a moment, then asked.

"Can I know?"

Ryoho Kyohiko glanced at Yuhi Kurenai.

"Of course, otherwise I wouldn’t have come."

Nohara Rin’s situation is already so dangerous, yet she’s still trying to persuade and guide her on her own, instead of informing Tsunade-nee or myself to prepare a backup plan in advance...

Then again, Yuhi Kurenai doesn’t know the severity of the situation.

He spoke.

"You two, come with me."

Saying that, he placed a hand on each of their shoulders, and then—Flying Thunder God!

In the blink of an eye, the three of them had arrived on the rooftop of the Hokage’s tower. The surroundings were filled with the Hokage’s guard team and Anbu, as well as the detection of Konoha’s barrier center. It could be said to be one of the safest places in all of Konoha.

Experiencing the Flying Thunder God for the first time... the two girls were a little unaccustomed, their faces dazed and their footing unsteady. They had to support each other to stabilize themselves. After a few seconds, Yuhi Kurenai let out a breath.

"This Flying Thunder God is really uncomfortable!"

Ryoho Kyohiko smiled.

"The instantaneous conversion of space, the tearing and impact on the body, is like your body rapidly changing direction a dozen times in a short period with taijutsu. So those with weaker taijutsu will feel very unaccustomed."

The Flying Thunder God was still considered good. If it were the Cloud Village’s Heavenly Transfer Technique, one might be a person before teleportation and a piece of flesh after, with the rest sent who knows where.

Yuhi Kurenai rolled her eyes slightly.

"We’re sorry our taijutsu is so weak!"

Nohara Rin took several deep breaths before gradually calming down.

"Amazing! Kurenai, is your taijutsu that strong too?"

Yuhi Kurenai was at a loss for how to answer for a moment. If compared to Ryoho Kyohiko, Hatake Kakashi, and the others, her taijutsu was certainly not worth mentioning. But if the object of comparison was Nohara Rin, then her current self should still have some advantage. Not just taijutsu. In ninjutsu and genjutsu, Yuhi Kurenai was much stronger than Nohara Rin.

It was precisely because of this that Kurenai believed the current Rin was not yet capable of becoming a combat medic, and her abilities and talents were more suited for developing in the direction of professional medical care. To develop in combat was truly a waste of her talent.

However, compared to her own future, Nohara Rin was more concerned about Obito’s matter at the moment.

"Kyohiko-kun, you said before, about Obito’s matter..."

She had always felt... that after she became a medical ninja, due to the rush of her studies, her attention to Obito was not as deep as before, which led to a change in his disposition. For the past period of time, Nohara Rin had been blaming herself. Now hearing... Obito’s departure had another hidden story, and the inside story seemed even more shocking than she knew. Otherwise, Kyohiko wouldn’t have specially brought them to this place.

Ryoho Kyohiko said seriously.

"Everything I’m about to say is classified, so it enters your ears but cannot be spread. Otherwise, I will punish you!"

Yuhi Kurenai hesitated for a moment.

"Should I step aside?"

Ryoho Kyohiko replied.

"No need. I need you to help me watch her, because Rin may be the opponent’s next key target."

Yuhi Kurenai nodded and said no more. Rin swallowed. Her heart was apprehensive—the more Kyohiko acted like this, the more it showed how terrible this matter was. Obito... what kind of terrifying conspiracy has he been involved in? Her face turned a little pale.

Ryoho Kyohiko began to explain.

"As I said before, Obito’s departure is indeed related to you, because the mastermind used the bond and evolving relationship between you and him to pry open the loophole in Obito’s heart and find his weakness."

"Weakness..." Nohara Rin was slightly taken aback, a little puzzled. Her relationship with Obito... if it was good, it was just a good friendship. It hadn’t reached that level, had it?

Yuhi Kurenai patted her on the back, quietly using a genjutsu to soothe her emotions so she wouldn’t get too agitated.

Ryoho Kyohiko continued.

"The advancement of the Sharingan, on one hand, requires the constitution to meet the standard, and on the other hand, it requires strong spiritual stimulation. You who study psychology should understand the stimulation of great joy and great sorrow on the spirit, and this... is precisely what the mastermind needed."

He slowly recounted the whole story. Yuhi Kurenai and Nohara Rin listened quietly. After hearing everything, the two looked at each other, the shock in their eyes unconcealable. So... there were so many complicated events behind this matter. The guidance of the mastermind. The change in Obito’s disposition. And the relationship between the opponent and the Uchiha!

After hearing it, Yuhi Kurenai’s expression was complicated.

"Rin, according to what Kyohiko said, your connection to this matter is actually just that little bit at the very beginning. The rest is not something you could have salvaged."

Ryoho Kyohiko said faintly.

"That’s right. If you had tried to save him, then the one who appeared there would not have been that old woman, but you."

For Madara and Black Zetsu, who appeared there was not important. As long as it was someone Obito valued, it was fine. He glanced at the two of them, then sneered.

"I even suspect that the one who died there was not the original person at all."

"You mean, someone was impersonating her?"

"Perhaps the old woman who accompanied Obito later was a fake all along. What the other party needed to do was to continuously deepen the relationship with Obito, and then when the time was right..." He made a ’slashing’ gesture with his hand. Nurturing emotions, then severing the bond—this was the secret of the Sharingan.

"Alright, that’s all I can say. Next is my personal advice to you." Ryoho Kyohiko looked at Nohara Rin.

Rin looked up, her expression returning from its trance. She was very shocked. But as a medical ninja who had studied in the hospital for two or three years, she had relatively strong psychological fortitude, not to mention Yuhi Kurenai helping to soothe and guide her. She nodded lightly.

Ryoho Kyohiko said, "Without a doubt, the opponent’s goal is to make Obito grow quickly and become a qualified tool. If you really want to save Obito, then the best way is to protect yourself!"

Nohara Rin lowered her head.

"I understand."

She had never thought that there were so many hidden stories behind Obito’s matter. And Obito... he was thinking of the vision of the path to peace, but didn’t know that he had been deceived and guided by the other party, becoming a tool in their conspiracy.

Nohara Rin’s eyes dimmed.

"If we find Obito and tell him the truth, can he still be saved?"

The one who spoke was not Kyohiko, but Yuhi Kurenai.

"Impossible."

She sighed softly.

"Rin, don’t deceive yourself. Since the other party has a way to trick Obito away, how could they not make full preparations? Besides, even if you could, the moment you see Obito..."

Yuhi Kurenai shook her head. She didn’t speak, but the meaning was already contained in her action. The moment she saw Obito might be the moment Nohara Rin died. After all, the opponent might be the ancestor of the Uchiha, that legendary existence!

Rin sighed.

"Is this all I can do?"

Ryoho Kyohiko sighed.

"Yes. Or, you can also take care of Obito’s grandmother."

Obito’s grandmother had fallen ill after learning of Obito’s defection and had not yet recovered, yet she was unwilling to come to the Konoha Hospital. It was clearly more of a sickness of the heart.

Nohara Rin was stunned after hearing this. After just a moment, she stood up.

"I’ll go find her and check on her condition."

"Mm, my relationship with Obito is average. I have no standing to show up."

"I will persuade her!"

Nohara Rin bowed deeply.

"Kyohiko-kun, I know you are trying to persuade me, but I am still very grateful that you told me the truth!"

Ryoho Kyohiko’s face showed a slight smile.

"So what is your decision?"

Nohara Rin smiled.

"I still won’t change it! Of course, I understand your concerns, so I will consider things more maturely and comprehensively, instead of just doing whatever I think of."

Yuhi Kurenai replied.

"I will help too."

She had not forgotten Kyohiko’s instructions—keep an eye on Rin. Prevent her from being used by the mastermind.

***

At the Uchiha clan’s territory.

Inside the house, Uchiha Shisui tried his best to persuade the old woman, but unfortunately, although her expression was a gentle smile, her eyes had no spirit. It was as if—she had already lost hope.

Shisui sighed inwardly. He could understand her feelings. As a child, he really didn’t know how to console her.

He spoke.

"Grandma, Obito’s heart is still good. It’s just that he believed the words of a villain, thinking there was a path to achieve peace, which is why he left Konoha."

"Sigh!" The old woman sighed heavily, then forced a smile on her face.

"I’m fine, just not feeling well for a moment. Child, you don’t have to worry about me. Go and do your own thing."

"Then, I’ll be leaving first..." Shisui hesitated for a moment, deciding to first find someone to take a look. Just as he ran out the door, he saw a person in front, being questioned by his clansmen. Taking a closer look, it seemed to be a friend Obito had cared about before.

Nohara Rin?

Shisui vaguely remembered that seemed to be her name. She was Obito’s classmate before, and later went to study at the Konoha Hospital, taking the path of a medical ninja. The relationship between the two had gradually become distant after Nohara Rin became a medical ninja. Why was she here?

Shisui quickly ran over. With a body flicker, he appeared in front of the two who were obstructing Nohara Rin.

"Tekka-nii, she is my friend, here to see Obito’s grandmother."

Uchiha Tekka sneered.

"Obito... hmph, it’s this guy’s fault that we’re being given a hard time by Konoha!"

However, with Shisui’s appearance, they didn’t continue to entangle with Rin. Shisui looked at Nohara Rin apologetically. He hadn’t expected that Tekka would actually bring people to stop an outsider from Konoha. And in fact, they were currently inside Konoha... Do these people have brains? He clenched his fists.

Then, Shisui looked at Nohara Rin.

"Obito’s grandmother lives over there. Her health is very poor right now. I heard that you are a medical ninja, senpai?"

Nohara Rin nodded.

"Yes, I came to see her."

Shisui bowed.

"Please help, I beg you. Her body... I think it’s more of a psychological issue that has affected her body. I hope you can help as much as possible!"

Nohara Rin was a little flustered, quickly agreed, and helped Shisui up.

"I will definitely do my best. After all, Obito is my friend too."

"That’s good. I have other matters to attend to, so I’ll be taking my leave."

Shisui hurriedly said goodbye. Rin nodded lightly. Then, she watched the other leave with a body flicker. Shisui? Rin thought for a moment. She remembered that Obito seemed to have mentioned that Shisui was a genius of their clan... but Obito’s relationship with him seemed to be average. Did their relationship get better later? Rin thought for a moment and shook her head lightly. I should go and see Obito’s grandmother first!

***

Shisui used his Body Flicker to catch up with Uchiha Tekka. In fact, Uchiha Tekka was only about two years younger than Obito. He had also trained at the academy before, and his grades were quite good. But in the last two years, he was not as good as Obito in ninjutsu. Especially after Obito awakened his eyes. However, Shisui was not yet angry about this. What really angered him was Tekka’s attitude.

"Stop!" After a few minutes, he caught up with Uchiha Tekka at a corner. Shisui’s face was cold as he jumped down from the wall.

A sneer appeared on Tekka’s face.

"What’s wrong, genius of the Uchiha clan? You want to fight me just because of an outsider?"

Shisui corrected him, a cold glint in his eyes.

"Not a fight. I’m going to teach you a lesson, to make you understand your mistake!"

"Oh?" Tekka sneered. "You’re a genius, but you’re so much younger than me. You don’t really think I can’t beat you, do you?"

The child beside Tekka pulled at him.

"Tekka, don’t be rash..."

But how could the current Uchiha Tekka listen? He held his head high, looking down at Shisui who was shorter than him.

"Inabi-nii always says you’re very strong, that you’re the future of the Uchiha clan. I’d like to see just how strong you are!"

Then—Sharingan, on! But what shocked Uchiha Tekka was that the next second, Shisui’s eyes also turned blood red. Then, the tomoe spun, and his gaze met his. The next moment, a sword suddenly appeared before his eyes! Genjutsu? Tekka was shocked and immediately used his Sharingan to break the genjutsu. But when he broke the genjutsu, a sword was already at his neck.

"You lose!"

What? Tekka looked at the sword beside him in disbelief. Wasn’t that a genjutsu just now?

"Shisui, don’t be rash!"

Shisui’s voice came from behind Tekka.

"You should be saying that to Tekka. He made the first move. Also, I just want to say one thing. We are all members of Konoha. Our clan participated in the construction of Konoha. You see Konoha as an outsider and are hostile to them..."

"Have you considered if such an attitude is really good for the Uchiha? Just like what you did just now."

"What did I do!" Tekka was furious—angry at Shisui’s lecture, and also angry at his own powerlessness.

Shisui replied faintly, "The one who charges the fastest often dies the fastest. Recognizing the limits of your own abilities is good for you and the clan."

"You!" Tekka almost boiled over with rage—if not for the sword at his neck, which had just pressed in an inch further.

A voice came from the end of the road.

"Tekka! How long are you going to embarrass yourself?"

Shisui sheathed his blade. Inabi’s gaze was cold. He walked up to him and slapped him, then looked at Shisui.

"Thanks, Shisui."

"It’s nothing." Shisui put away his sword. At this moment, he could better understand what Fugaku had said. Sometimes, you have to learn to switch perspectives and think about how idiots think, because... after generations of inheritance, there were really too many idiots in the clan!