Naruto Dream Fulfillment Master!

Chapter 389 Kakashi: Obito, the soles of my shoes are a little itchy.

The Land of Water.

The fog swirled among the dense forest, obscuring the view and concealing all traces.

This is the border region of the Water Kingdom, with complex terrain and few people, making it an excellent place to hide.

Two figures moved silently through the woods like ghosts, their movements incredibly fast yet without making a sound.

In the thick fog, only occasionally could one catch a glimpse of a dark shadow flash by.

These two were Kisame Hoshigaki and Itachi Uchiha, members of the Akatsuki organization who had come to hunt down the Six-Tails Jinchuriki based on intelligence.

Kisame carried Samehada on his shoulder, his shark-like face bearing a joyful yet bloodthirsty smile of anticipation.

The damp and cold environment would make most people uncomfortable, but he enjoyed the misty atmosphere as if he were in his own water.

Uchiha Itachi followed silently to the side of Kisame, his steps calm and light.

His black robe with red clouds blended seamlessly with the shadows in the forest, making him almost unnoticed.

Just moments before, the weasel had severed its mental connection with a crow.

Through the crow's perspective, he clearly saw every word Madara Uchiha said to Sasuke.

As it turns out, Madara Uchiha's ambitions were indeed far from small.

Even as he hurried along, Itachi's mind was still rapidly analyzing the information he had just learned.

Ban's plan was larger and more dangerous than he had anticipated.

Obito seems to have broken free from Madara's control to some extent.

Madara was completely unaware of what Obito had done?

Was that all a decision made by Obito on his own initiative?

There are still too few clues, and it's too early to draw any conclusions.

Uchiha Itachi took a deep breath, forcing himself to temporarily suppress these thoughts and bring his attention back to the task at hand.

Just then, Kisame, who was walking swiftly ahead, suddenly stopped.

He turned his head, his small, bright shark eyes looking at his taciturn companion beside him, and grinned, revealing a mouth full of sharp teeth.

Excited, he asked with some anticipation, "We've taken on seven opponents. What's the next step? Are we going straight to find that lone Jinchuriki?"

As Kisame spoke, he stretched his shoulders, and Samehada, which was resting on his shoulder, seemed to sense its master's fighting spirit, emitting a slight buzzing vibration.

"I've been idle for so long, my bones are practically rusting! Perfect, I'll use this Six-Tails Jinchuriki to stretch my muscles!"

Upon hearing this, Itachi Uchiha slightly raised his eyelids, glanced calmly at Kisame, and showed no emotion whatsoever.

He simply uttered two words: "Whatever."

Kisame received an affirmative answer, and his smile grew even more arrogant with excitement, his bloodthirsty glint blazing in his narrow eyes.

"Hehe, got it!"

Having worked together for many years, the two have developed a unique understanding and tacit agreement.

In Kisame's eyes, although Itachi Uchiha was younger than him, he was meticulous and his strength was unfathomable.

He never disregarded Itachi's opinions, and even habitually consulted them first.

If Itachi has any special arrangements or concerns about the mission, he will definitely bring them up directly.

So when Itachi simply says "whatever" or remains silent, it means that Kisame can unleash his full potential and enjoy the thrill of battle.

Of course, this is Kisame's self-righteous understanding.

"Then it's settled!"

"According to the latest intelligence, that guy was last seen this way... Let's go, one against seven!"

Before he could finish speaking, Kisame's tall figure shot out like a cannonball.

He no longer bothered to conceal his tracks, but instead unleashed his astonishing chakra and terrifying killing intent without restraint, speeding straight towards a certain direction deep within the misty forest.

In an instant, the sound of rustling branches echoed through the forest, and a large flock of birds flapped their wings and took flight.

Kisame transformed into a shark that had caught the scent of blood, eagerly pouncing on its prey.

Uchiha Itachi remained silent, his figure flickering as he nimbly followed Kisame like a silent shadow.

……

Time flies, and night falls in the blink of an eye.

At this moment, Obito was lying quietly on the bed, his brows much more relaxed than during the day.

All day long, he repeatedly thought about and simulated various possible scenarios "over there" and how he should deal with them.

In particular, he needed to be fully prepared to protect Lin, no matter what threat might arise.

He believed he had considered things thoroughly enough.

When the time was almost up, Obito couldn't wait to lie down and slowly adjust his breathing.

An undisguised anticipation even flickered in his mind.

If tonight could be like yesterday, with the same peaceful daily routine of getting along with comrades... that wouldn't be bad.

Before long, his consciousness gradually blurred and he sank... The darkness faded, and light reappeared before his eyes.

However, the warm sunshine and the smiling faces of my companions that I had hoped for did not appear as expected.

Instead, he felt a wave of soreness and weakness in his limbs, as if he had just run a long distance and was completely exhausted.

Obito blinked in confusion as his vision gradually cleared.

He found himself slumped unceremoniously on a soft patch of grass, leaning against a rough tree trunk, his breathing becoming rapid.

"Hey! Obito!"

Just as he was in a daze, a familiar yet incredibly annoying voice suddenly came from above him, filled with undisguised annoyance.

Obito looked up at the sound and saw Kakashi's face, which was half-hidden behind his headband and black mask.

Even just the gray-black eye visible above it exudes a strong sense of disdain.

Kakashi, with his hands in his uniform pockets, looked down at Obito with obvious displeasure.

"You're late again, Obito! Do you know how long we've been waiting for you? Now that you've been promoted to Chunin, show some responsibility and self-awareness as a Chunin! Stop acting like that loser from your Genin days, always making up those ridiculous excuses to be late!"

Chunin?

Obito paused for a moment, then suddenly realized what was happening.

By the way, in this dream, my character's identity seems to be that of a Chunin...

However, Kakashi's rapid-fire nagging still annoyed him, especially the tone that made it seem as if he was always holding him back, which was particularly grating.

What's even more infuriating is that it all started with this terrible scene.

Kakashi really knows how to pick a time to cause trouble!

Obito pursed his lips, trying hard to search his memory.

How did he usually respond when he encountered this situation before?

For a moment, he couldn't quite remember.

While Obito was still frowning and deep in thought, Kakashi had clearly taken his silence as a righteous disregard.

In his view, Obito was in the wrong but still acted arrogantly!

Kakashi was instantly amused and laughed.

"Huh? You can't even be bothered to make up an excuse this time? Obito, you're really going too far! I...I was...!"

Obito was speechless, unable to find a rebuttal, and could only silently complain in his mind.

I just haven't remembered it yet.

Who's too lazy to make up excuses?! You jerk, can you stop drawing conclusions in your head?!

Obito almost reflexively jumped up from the ground and started arguing with Kakashi, as was his usual practice.

Fortunately, at the last moment, he managed to suppress the impulse.

No!

Lin was watching from the side, so he had to act more composed and not act like a child in front of her.

Just as the atmosphere between the two was about to explode, a gentle voice broke in.

"Alright, alright, Kakashi, don't talk about your comrades like that."

Just then, Minato Namikaze stepped forward, smiled, and patted Kakashi on the shoulder, signaling him to stop.

Minato immediately turned to Obito and asked with concern, "Obito, are you alright? You're panting so much, you must be exhausted!"

Immediately afterwards, Rin also ran over quickly, squatted down, and carefully examined Obito.

Seeing that Obito's face was pale and his forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat, she blinked and asked with concern, "Obito, did you run into some elderly person who needed help on the road again, and that's why you were delayed?"

Rin's reminder was like a beam of light, instantly illuminating Obito's chaotic mind.

Yup!

Help an elderly lady cross the street!

Help a lost child find their way home!

Rescue the cat stuck in the tree!

These are his three most common excuses for being late!

Calling it an excuse isn't entirely accurate.

After all, he did encounter people who needed help at those times, which is why he was late.

Obito immediately slid down the step Rin offered him: "It's exactly as Rin said!"

He nodded and began to make things up in a serious tone.

"On my way here, I met an old lady who was carrying a big basket of vegetables and couldn't walk anymore, so I helped her carry the basket all the way home. Her house is quite far away... so that's why I'm late!"

Obito spoke somewhat haltingly, but tried his best to appear confident and self-assured.

As soon as he finished speaking, he secretly glanced at Kakashi.

Sure enough, Kakashi had already given him a "Is that really true?" look.

Minato nodded in realization, a gentle smile spreading across his face. "I see. It's good to help others, Obito. But next time, if you realize you're going to be late, remember to let us know in advance."

Rin breathed a sigh of relief, took out a clean handkerchief from her small bag and handed it to Obito, saying softly, "Wipe your sweat, Obito."

Obito took the handkerchief, a complex feeling welling up inside him.

I can't tell if I'm moved, ashamed, or both.

Just then, he suddenly realized that the real feeling of exhaustion in his body was still lingering, and he hadn't even recovered yet.

This dream didn't start well for him.

It's just a gathering, why did I have to put together such a elaborate dream?

Even after sitting down and resting for a while, I was still panting heavily.

Kakashi, standing to the side, scoffed dismissively, "Hmph, it's precisely because Rin and the teacher always spoil Obito that he can't shake his bad habit of being late!"

He didn't hold back in his criticism, which made both Delin and Teacher Minato pause in surprise, a hint of embarrassment appearing on their faces at the same time.

However, Obito himself did not take Kakashi's remarks to heart at the moment.

His mind was now filled with another strange thought.

After that series of arguments and exchanges, he felt that Kakashi was acting strangely.

This Kakashi... why does he seem to have such a strong fatherly vibe?

When did you become so concerned and fond of lecturing?

In my memory, Kakashi in his youth was a quiet, reserved person with a stern face all day long.

Although he is sharp-tongued, he is always sparing with his words, and his remarks are always incisive and sarcastic.

But why is Kakashi in this dream so talkative? He's so sarcastic and noisy, and he especially loves to nag me incessantly...

Isn't something wrong with this setting?

Obito was deep in thought, not yet having figured out the reason, while Kakashi had already skipped over the belated topic.

He snorted coldly, slightly raised his chin, and his eyes flashed with undisguised smugness and anticipation.

Hmph, whatever!

Anyway, today is a very important day for me...

I can't be bothered arguing with someone as bad as you!

A very important day?

Obito was taken aback upon hearing this, and his brows furrowed involuntarily.

This scene...this dialogue...why does it sound so familiar?

An ominous premonition quietly rose in his heart.

He couldn't help but interrupt, asking, "Today? What day is it today?"

Upon hearing this, Rin, who was standing to the side, quickly reached out and gently tugged at Obito's sleeve, her expression a mix of amusement and exasperation as she whispered, "Obito! Today is the day Kakashi officially becomes a Jonin! Didn't we discuss preparing a gift for Kakashi?"

Promotion to... Jonin?!

Obito was jolted, his eyes widened, and his pupils contracted sharply.

It's this day... It's actually this day?!

In an instant, countless chaotic and blood-stained fragments of memory flooded into Obito's mind like a burst dam.

Kannabi Bridge!

A collapsed cave!

A mangled body crushed by a boulder!

Scalding hot blood spurting out...

Kakashi's empty eyes, filled with guilt and pain!

And...Lin's gentle yet desperate smile as she left...

All tragedies began on this day.

These painful memories from the past left Obito momentarily speechless, frozen in place, his face turning deathly pale.

Minato Namikaze, unaware of Obito's unusual behavior, stepped forward and broke the increasingly tense atmosphere.

"Alright!" Minato laughed heartily. "To celebrate Kakashi's promotion to Jonin, I've prepared a special gift for you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he deftly flipped his wrist, and a uniquely designed three-bladed kunai appeared in his palm.

This kunai is much longer than the ordinary standard kunai, with two additional blades on its body.

Minato deftly twirled his fingers, spinning the kunai in a beautiful arc on his fingertips, striking a stylish pose as he handed it over: "Here! A special edition Flying Thunder God kunai! It's a bit heavier than a regular kunai, but you'll get used to it. Make sure to use it well on missions from now on, Kakashi."

Kakashi solemnly extended both hands and respectfully accepted the kunai.

He looked down and examined it carefully, then looked up and bowed deeply to Minato-sensei: "Yes! Thank you so much, Minato-sensei! I will definitely use it well!"

"And mine too!"

At this moment, Rin also stepped forward, took out a bulging small cloth bag from her small bag, and handed it to Kakashi.

Her cheeks flushed slightly as she spoke softly, "Kakashi, this is a medical kit I specially prepared for you. I've organized all the medicines and equipment inside to make it easier to use. You must be extra careful on missions in the future... Keep it with you; I hope it will be helpful."

Kakashi solemnly accepted the medical kit from Rin, bowed to her, and said, "Thank you, Rin. I will always carry this with me."

Kakashi was clearly in a much better mood after accepting the gifts from his teacher and Rin.

He subconsciously turned around and naturally turned his gaze to Obito, who was still in shock.

Then, Kakashi naturally opened his palm towards Obito, indicating something.

Obito's brain froze when Kakashi naturally reached out to ask for a gift, leaving him completely stunned.

His mind was still stuck in the memories, and he hadn't recovered for a while.

Obito's heart tightened under his gaze, and he blurted out, "Why...why are you reaching out! I didn't prepare any gift for you!"

The moment these words were spoken, the surroundings fell silent.

As soon as he uttered the local dialect, he realized that the situation was a bit bad, because he found that the people around him were all looking at him with incredulous eyes.

Obito frowned slightly.

He recalled that in reality, he hadn't actually given Kakashi any gifts at the time.

It wasn't that I deliberately didn't prepare; it's just that my careless self from back then completely forgot.

But he remembered that people didn't react like this back then...

Kakashi's hand froze in mid-air, the outstretched position still in motion.

He stared blankly at Obito for two seconds, as if he had never expected Obito to say that.

The next moment, Kakashi abruptly turned his head away, giving Obito the back of his head.

He muttered, "Forget it! Anyway... anyway, someone like you who's a complete loser can't possibly come up with anything useful."

Kakashi feigned nonchalance, his tone sounding extremely calm.

But Obito inexplicably detected a gritted-teeth tone in his voice.

Huh? That's a pretty big reaction!

Obito was filled with doubt.

Kakashi, it's just that he didn't receive a gift, why is he so angry?

Would the real Kakashi have cared about such trivial matters in the past?

Kakashi's more earnest emotions in the dream than in Obito's memory once again puzzled him.

Obito!

Rin quickly ran to Obito's side, gently nudged his arm, her face showing disapproval and anxiety, and whispered in complaint, "Why did you have to say things like that to upset Kakashi! He was a bit harsh when he talked about you being late, but it was because he wanted you to be reliable, and it was for your own good!"

After saying that, Rin turned to Kakashi, who had his back to everyone, and raised her voice to persuade him, "Kakashi, don't be angry! Obito actually prepared a gift for a long time! He said that just now probably because he wanted to surprise you... He was too embarrassed to show it after you scolded him, so he was just being stubborn!"

Rin's words completely baffled Obito.

What?! I was prepared? And... I've been preparing for a long time?!

Obito looked at Rin blankly.

What is she talking about? I have absolutely no recollection of preparing any gift.

Upon hearing Rin's words, Kakashi, who had been sulking with his back to everyone, visibly stiffened.

He turned back with a skeptical look, his eyes fixed intently on Obito.

Minato, standing to the side, also gave Obito an encouraging smile, as if to say with his eyes... Obito, don't be shy, hurry up and take out the gift.

Obito immediately broke out in a sweat, feeling completely trapped and put on the spot by Rin's words.

He glanced at Kakashi guiltily, only to see Kakashi narrow his eyes slightly, his pupils seemingly flashing with a cold light.

Obito instinctively shrank back.

Kakashi's look made it clear to him immediately.

It's clearly saying that if you dare to lie to me, you're dead.

Obito immediately began frantically rummaging through his body. Apart from his standard ninja tool bag and a few pitiful coins in his pocket, he had no carefully prepared gifts on him!

Seeing that Obito had searched his entire body but couldn't find anything, Kakashi's expression grew increasingly grim and dangerous, showing signs of an impending outburst.

Obito felt even more guilty and inwardly groaned.

Lin, you're really messing with me!

This has really gotten me into serious trouble!