Chapter 51: Why Did It Turn Out Like This (Please Continue Reading)

"Damn, is the situation really that bad?"

During the three-sided melee, Obito had already silently arrived at the edge of the battlefield.

Although he wanted to act early, Xuanwo Lian persuaded him not to, saying it wasn't the most dangerous moment yet.

After pondering, he finally stayed quietly aside, watching with extreme anxiety.

Yet, as his anxiety grew, his heart grew increasingly uneasy.

Because he discovered that Kakashi and Lin were cooperating with that guy Yuzhi so well!

"Why is it like this"

Such coordination was exactly what he had long dreamed of; after all, Kakashi had never paid him any mind, and he couldn't cooperate with Kakashi.

Now, seeing this scene of perfect teamwork with Lin, he felt momentarily confused.

Isn't this what I've always been hoping for? Why isn't that person me.

But as he was pondering, he noticed Lin's condition worsening.

Mist Village and Rock Village tacitly used Lin as a breakthrough point; even though Kakashi still had Yuzhi supporting them, it was clearly insufficient.

"Xuanwo Lian, it's my turn to act, right?"

Obito clenched his fist and immediately asked.

He truly didn't want to stay a bystander, watching Yuzhi and the other two as if he were a stranger!

"You could actually wait a bit longer."

Xuanwo Lian, hearing Obito, couldn't help but remind him.

"Going out rashly now might cause an even bigger misunderstanding."

"But they're in such a terrible state now, besides"

Obito gritted his teeth; besides, they're cooperating so well—what am I now?

But at that moment, Obito saw Lin, who had been dragged away, suddenly turn and rush behind Yuzhi.

There, a Rock Ninja had already prepared for an ambush!

"No!"

Seeing this, Obito could no longer bear it; Yuzhi being ambushed wouldn't matter to him at all, even if they were of the same clan.

But Lin is different from Kakashi, especially Lin—why is she so foolish?

Without overthinking, Obito instantly darted out.

He casually picked up a Kunai from the ground; he had to save Lin!

However, what he never even dreamed of was that at this moment Lin unleashed an incredible power, actually taking down the Rock Ninja!

This also made the already‑rushed Obito momentarily unable to pull back; he could only watch in horror as his Kunai flew toward Lin!

"What... is this?"

Yuzhi had actually noticed the movement behind him long ago, but he hadn't expected Lin to suddenly run back to save him.

What surprised him even more was that Obito showed up at that very moment!

Seeing the Kunai about to hit Lin, Yuzhi almost lost his composure; he hadn't accounted for that at all.

The person most likely to kill Lin turned out to be that bastard Obito!

"Trying to use Obito to kill Lin and trigger the Mangekyou Sharingan? Dream on!"

But Yuzhi reacted swiftly, snatching Lin into his arms and forcefully pulling her away, while his Ninja Sword lunged forward.

Ding—

Accompanied by a crisp sound, at Obito's most desperate moment, Yuzhi's Ninja Sword blocked his Kunai by a hair's breadth!

Obito seemed still dazed, while Yuzhi, without any courtesy, kicked the guy away.

Bang—

Obito's body slammed hard into a tree, and because of his appearance, Mist Village and Rock Village simultaneously ceased their attacks in unison.

"Who is this guy?"

"Another enemy?"

"He doesn't look like he's from Leaf Village, nor from our side or theirs."

Members of Mist Village and Rock Village exchanged silent glances, while Kakashi quickly moved to stand before Yuzhi and Lin.

"Are you okay, Yuzhi, Lin?"

He asked softly, but his gaze was fixed on the Obito disguised as Xuanwo Lian.

It was because of this guy that Lin almost died on the spot!

"I'm fine"

Lin whispered back, but her eyes turned toward Yuzhi.

Yuzhi still stared at Obito with a trace of confusion; he didn't quite grasp one thing.

Why is Obito dressed like this, and why doesn't he meet them with his true face?

But Yuzhi was too lazy to think that much; Obito's recent actions almost caused his mission to fail, which left him in a sour mood.

"As long as you're okay."

Yuzhi took a deep breath, gave a slight nod, then suddenly flashed a smile.

"Don't worry, I'll protect you."

Yuzhi's words made Lin lower her head slightly, but soon she lifted it with determined eyes toward the surrounding enemies.

Kakashi's gaze still fixed on Obito, a crimson Sharingan seeming to blaze with fury.

"Damn. Why did it become like this"

All these scenes played before Obito's eyes, and seeing Lin safe finally let him breathe a sigh of relief.

But at that moment he felt his heart as if being torn by knives; this wasn't the result he wanted!

"Don't forget the wager; you can't speak freely now, you can only let them recognize you through your actions."

Obito slightly opened his mouth to say something, but Xuanwo Lian's voice rang in his ears again.

"Also, that girl just now really unleashed a powerful conviction."

"If she hadn't had such a strong conviction, she couldn't have turned back to rescue the people and also taken down the enemy."

"Shut up!"

Obito, hearing that, completely lost his composure; he didn't want to admit that he had unleashed such conviction to protect Yuzhi!

He silently stood up, his eyes fixed on Yuzhi, but soon he looked at the other two.

This was just an accident earlier; he firmly believed that Kakashi and Lin still have their own in their hearts.

Even without speaking, even without showing his face, he can still prove himself!

"No matter who they are, take them down!"

"Act!"

Although Obito's sudden appearance caused a slight shock among everyone present, everyone being ninjas reacted quickly.

Obito's attire was bizarre, and the fact that he dared to run here alone perhaps indicated he possessed some ability.

But he was alone, which actually eased their pressure; besides, the place was already full of enemies, so having one more of him made no difference!

Rock Village and Mist Village, under orders from their respective captains, instantly sprang into action again.

Perhaps Obito's appearance made them feel they could no longer waste time; resolving the problem quickly became the key.

This time, their attacks became even more ruthless and decisive.

"Be careful, defend first, and we'll slowly look for a chance to get out!"

Yuzhi immediately whispered, and then he instantly tangled with a Rock Ninja.

Kakashi, while protecting Lin, defended against the enemy's attack, and his eyes kept fixed on Obito's direction.

"Damn!"

Obito, seeing everyone move again and those Mist Ninjas and Rock Ninjas coming toward him, muttered under his breath.

He knew Kakashi and the others wanted to break through; having erred before, this time he would definitely make up for it.

"Everyone, get out of the way!"

Obito shouted angrily, then surged forward; under Xuanwo Lian's White Absolute blessing, his power seemed magnified.

He actually punched a Rock Ninja straight out, while dodging a nearby Mist Ninja's attack, and rushed toward Kakashi.

"I will prove myself; I will let them break through!"

Obito's Kunai in hand surged straight at the ninja surrounding Kakashi; he knew that only a closer distance would allow them to recognize him.

Buzz—

However, as he had just approached, his complexion slightly stiffened.

Because Kakashi, who had been on guard, suddenly swung a blade at him!

Seeing the decisive slash and Kakashi's cold gaze, Obito's heart ached for a moment.

"I clearly came to help you, so why did it turn out like this?"

(End of chapter)