"I see…"
After hearing this, Kurenai showed a slight look of disappointment.
Even though Shiro Akira said he would send a shadow clone to attend the academy, it still wasn't his real body.
She had thought they could spend a few more years together at school.
Who would have expected that their happy time together would be so short?
Looks like I need to work even harder…
Kurenai thought to herself.
"Um…"
At this moment, Nohara Rin looked at Shiro Akira expectantly and asked, "Shiro Akira, will I have a chance to meet Lady Tsunade? And once you learn medical ninjutsu, can I ask you for guidance if I have questions?"
She had always been interested in medical ninjutsu and had been working toward it.
There were some basic medical ninjutsu books in the academy library, and she had been studying them diligently.
She even volunteered at the ninja hospital during her free time.
A truly hardworking girl.
Hearing this, Shiro Akira replied, "It's pretty hard to meet Sister Tsunade. She's very busy. But if you have questions about medical ninjutsu, you can come to me. If I don't know the answer, I can ask her for you."
Tsunade was lazy and hated trouble—he'd better not give her extra headaches.
Of course, Shiro Akira also didn't want to ruin Tsunade's perfect image in Rin's eyes.
Even if it had to shatter, better to delay it as much as possible.
"That's more than enough, thank you! Hehe!"
Rin happily thanked him.
That was Tsunade!
Even if she couldn't meet her directly, being able to indirectly seek her guidance was already amazing.
"Wait a second!"
At this moment, Obito couldn't hold back and asked, "Shiro Akira, why did you suddenly decide to learn medical ninjutsu? Are you planning to become a support ninja in the future?"
"Heh heh! Does that mean I'll surpass you soon?"
Obito saw an opportunity.
Shiro Akira and Kakashi both looked at him speechlessly.
Kakashi directly sneered, "Keep dreaming. You'll probably never surpass Shiro Akira in this lifetime. Give up already."
Even he couldn't match Shiro Akira's talent, and Obito—this dead last—was dreaming of surpassing him?
That really was just a dream.
"Exactly."
Shiro Akira spread his hands and said helplessly, "And who told you that learning medical ninjutsu means you can't become strong? A true expert should be proficient in everything. Sister Tsunade is one of the legendary Sannin—do you dare say she's not strong?"
Obito still looked unconvinced. "But there's only one Lady Tsunade! I've never heard of a second powerful medical ninja!"
"Forget it! I don't feel like arguing about this. Just wait—I'll surpass you soon!"
"Hmph! I've already found my true path of training!"
Obito looked mysterious.
This actually piqued the interest of Kakashi, Shiro Akira, and the others.
"What path?"
Rin couldn't help but ask.
If someone else had asked, Obito might not have answered so easily—but since it was Rin, he immediately showed off.
He pulled out something from his pocket that looked very familiar to Shiro Akira and Kakashi—a dark green, skin-tight jumpsuit.
The outfit dangled in his hand, swaying awkwardly in the air.
Kurenai and Rin: "..."
Why did this look so familiar?
Wasn't this exactly what Might Guy wore every day?
It was literally the same style.
With a proud tone, Obito declared, "Don't underestimate this outfit! It represents the glory of a master of taijutsu! I had to pass Uncle Dai's test before he awarded it to me!"
"I'm telling you—this outfit gives a huge boost to training, especially taijutsu! When I wear it, I feel like I'm getting stronger every moment!"
As he spoke, he turned to Kakashi and Rin. "Rin, and you too, Kakashi—want me to introduce you to Uncle Dai? Their taijutsu is insanely strong! Maybe, for my sake, they'll let you get one of these training suits too so you can get stronger faster!"
Obito looked completely convinced, like he had been thoroughly brainwashed.
Shiro Akira felt a headache coming on.
The glory of a master of taijutsu?
Why does that sound so familiar?
Wasn't that something I said when I fooled Uncle Dai and Guy back then? So they actually believed it—and now they're using it to fool Obito?
Shiro Akira was speechless.
So when exactly had Obito been targeted and brainwashed by them?
Wasn't this just asking for trouble?
He was now very curious whether the Uchiha clan knew that Obito was heading down a path of no return toward becoming… something strange.
"We don't need it. It doesn't suit us."
Rin and Kakashi both refused immediately.
What a joke.
There was no way they would wear something like that—even if it killed them.
Obito looked a bit disappointed, then turned to Kurenai and Shiro Akira, about to persuade them.
"Get lost!"
Shiro Akira and Kurenai shouted in unison.
No way they were wearing such ridiculous outfits.
"This is Guy's exclusive outfit, isn't it?"
At some point, Kakashi had quietly moved next to Shiro Akira and asked in a low voice.
"Yeah."
Shiro Akira nodded helplessly.
"Youth must not be wasted! Guy, run with all your might!"
"Osu!!"
At that moment, the sound of running and two familiar voices came from the distance.
Everyone's attention was immediately drawn toward the source.
Before long, two figures in dark green outfits appeared at the end of the road, rapidly approaching.
In no time, they arrived near Shiro Akira and the others, kicking up clouds of dust.
It was none other than Might Dai and Might Guy.
"Yo! Obito! Are you ready? Today's youthful training is about to begin!"
Dai waved enthusiastically at Obito as soon as he arrived.
"Osu! I'm ready, Teacher Dai!"
As if infected, Obito responded passionately. After waving goodbye to Rin, he ran over to Guy's side and began jogging in place.
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