"Enemy attack!"
"Obito, quickly take Rin away!"
The sudden attack alarmed Kakashi and the others. Rin, who had just woken up, was still weak and had not eaten in a long time. Her strength and reflexes were far from adequate to handle such emergencies.
Following Kakashi's orders, Obito immediately took Rin and rushed into the forest, trying to escape.
But soon, two flashes of white light grazed past Obito's head, and Mist Ninja surrounded them before launching their assault.
Obito, who had activated his Sharingan, could clearly track the enemy's movements. Although he narrowly evaded their attacks, he and Rin were forced back toward Kakashi's position.
"What's going on, Obito?" Kakashi asked, confused by their sudden return.
"We're surrounded!" Obito replied, his Sharingan spinning as he scanned the dense forest. He could see Mist Ninja hiding in the shadows—masked and ready to strike.
"There are 24 of them, all wearing masks. They're the elite of Mist Ninja—Anbu!" Obito said grimly, his gaze shifting to Rin. His eyes filled with worry, more for her safety than his own.
"Obito, put me down. I'm not a helpless girl," Rin insisted, patting Obito on the shoulder.
But Obito refused, tightening his grip. "No way!"
"They're coming!" Kakashi shouted, lightning gathering in his hand.
"Mist Concealment Technique!"
A thick white mist surged, enveloping the area and reducing visibility to almost nothing. With the addition of the Mist Concealment Technique, the already dark night became even more treacherous. Only Obito's Sharingan could still track the enemy's movements.
"Underground!" Obito shouted as strange noises came from beneath them. He leaped onto a branch with Rin in his arms just as thick bones burst from the ground, spreading rapidly toward Kakashi.
Kakashi could only make out a shadow creeping toward him through the fog. As he jumped back and began forming seals, a figure suddenly appeared beside him, slashing down with a long blade.
"Slash!"
Blood splattered, but it wasn't Kakashi's. The Mist Ninja who attacked him fell, revealing Obito standing behind him.
"Obito?" Kakashi asked in surprise.
Obito had already put Rin down and quickly intercepted the attacker. The Mist Ninja hadn't anticipated that their movements would be so easily tracked by Obito's Sharingan, and they paid the price.
Rin ran to Kakashi and Obito, the three forming a defensive triangle with their backs to each other.
"Let's break through! I'll lead, Kakashi will cover the rear, and Rin will stay in the middle," Obito instructed. Without waiting for a response, he formed seals and unleashed a Great Fireball Technique toward the forest, clearing a path before running in that direction.
Kakashi nudged Rin forward and quickly followed. As they moved, Mist Ninja began attacking from the fog, launching jutsu and throwing weapons. Kakashi held his ground, his close-combat skills keeping their pursuers at bay.
But among the Mist Ninja, one stood out.
"Ten-Finger Drilling Bullets!"
Bone projectiles tore through the air, targeting Obito. Though his Sharingan saw the attack, his body couldn't dodge in time.
"Thud! Thud!"
Several bone bullets struck Obito, leaving bleeding wounds. Despite the pain, he gritted his teeth and kept moving, though his speed slowed noticeably.
"Obito, are you okay?" Kakashi asked, concerned.
"Stop talking and focus! Watch the left!" Obito barked through gritted teeth.
At that moment, a tall Mist Ninja emerged, brandishing a bone spear aimed at Obito's chest.
"So fast!" Obito thought, barely able to react. He managed to shift enough to avoid a fatal blow, but the spear pierced through his shoulder.
"Obito!" Kakashi shouted, his Chidori crackling as he rushed to help.
The Mist Ninja retreated as Kakashi attacked, the bone spear stained with Obito's blood. Without it in place, blood poured from Obito's wound. He collapsed, clutching his injury.
"Obito!" Rin cried, rushing to his side. Seeing the blood soaking through his hands, tears welled up in her eyes.
"I can't go on. Don't worry about me—just get Rin out of here!" Obito said through labored breaths, forcing a weak smile.
"None of you are leaving!"
A cold voice cut through the air as another Mist Ninja emerged, bone blade slashing toward Kakashi.
"Damn it!" Kakashi thought, unable to dodge in time.
But before the blade could land, Obito pushed past his limits, launching himself in front of Kakashi.
"Thud!"
The bone blade pierced Obito's chest, opposite his previous wound, driving deep into his body. Obito grabbed the blade with both hands, holding it in place to prevent the enemy from withdrawing it.
"Kakashi, now!" Obito shouted.
Kakashi leaped over Obito, his Chidori aimed directly at the Mist Ninja's face.
"Got you!" Obito thought, his consciousness fading.
"Not so fast, kid," the Mist Ninja sneered.
(End of this chapter)
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