[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-naruto-reborn-as-uchiha-obito":3,"chapter-naruto-reborn-as-uchiha-obito-naruto-reborn-as-uchiha-obito-chapter-201":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Naruto: Reborn as Uchiha Obito",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1341396,1785,"Chapter 201 198: Two Steps Ahead","naruto-reborn-as-uchiha-obito-chapter-201",201,"\u003Cp>Leaves drifted down in slow spirals, settling over the cracked earth like quiet snowfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru stood there with his shoulders slightly raised—like he was bracing against a weight no one else could see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest hadn't gotten louder… but somehow it felt creepy, like the trees were leaning in to watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chōji was behind him, breathing rough. One arm hung a little lower than it should, fingers trembling whenever he tried to tighten his grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino crouched near a tree trunk, kunai angled forward, eyes wide but her tense body showed how nervous she was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three Sound ninja.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were acting extremely cocky, like they weren't even trying to hide the fact they were toying with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one in the middle rolled his neck lazily. \"So? You brats done pretending you can run?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru didn't answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at them like he was already bored, like this was a waste of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But inside, his thoughts were moving fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three against us… and none of them are weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chōji's injured. Ino's fine, but if she gets hit even once, this turns into a massacre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked over the three of them again, his expression easy and unhurried. But inside, his mind was racing, searching for a breakthrough... any opening, no matter how small could be a game changer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The left one kept shifting his stance, eager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The right one held back, watching too carefully, like he was waiting for something to go wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the one in the middle…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That one was the loudest. The most smug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also the one whose breathing was just a little heavier than the other two—barely noticeable unless you were Shikamaru.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There… that's it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please... let this be enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now… just take the bait I'm about to throw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru exhaled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I can take one out, the chances of surviving go from \"stupid\" to \"maybe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sound ninja in the middle laughed again, stepping forward like he owned the clearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seriously—Leaf genin are pathetic. Three of you, and you still look like you're about to cry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru shrugged his shoulders and replied lazily,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, it can't be helped… my teammates don't quite listen to me—unlike you, who can just order yours around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tilted his head slightly, eyes half-lidded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honestly… I'm a bit envious. It seems being the strongest really lets you do whatever you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sound ninja in the middle suddenly paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—without even glancing at the subtle expressions on the faces of the two teammates behind him—he laughed loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha! That's right!\" he said confidently. \"Although you're weak, at least you know your place now. Don't worry—I'll make sure you die without pain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell is this bastard talking about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is he out of his mind?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other two Sound ninja thought grimly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had never considered this idiot to be their leader—not even once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks… I guess?\" Shikamaru said casually. \"Then how about before killing me, you tell me why you targeted us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, his fingers shifted ever so slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino and Chōji caught it instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just tiny movements but they didn't miss a thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino–Shika–Chō weren't a joke, even as kids.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hoo?\" The Sound ninja narrowed his eyes, then sneered. \"Go to hell, kid. D'ya think I wouldn't notice?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're planning something, aren't you?\" he continued smugly. \"But it doesn't matter anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with that, he rushed forward alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other two Sound ninja, who should have reacted, who should have at least paid attention after what had happened earlier…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were arrogant to the core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A kunai suddenly flew in from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sound ninja grinned and dodged easily, twisting his body mid-run. He leapt lightly and landed near a bush—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shadow surged up from the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Shikamaru's Shadow Possession Jutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sound ninja jumped again, springing up into a tree branch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this is what you were trying, huh?\" he sneered. \"Too bad—I figured your jutsu out already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's some kind of immobilizing technique, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He laughed, confidence overflowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He launched himself straight toward Shikamaru—completely unaware that every step he had taken so far had been guided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he imagined Shikamaru being crushed beneath him...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body froze in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mind Transfer Jutsu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino's voice rang out the instant the target entered range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sound ninja's eyes widened as control slipped away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh—?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below him...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chōharite!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chōji had already moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the Partial Multi-Size Technique, he expanded his arm, chakra surging into his palm. Strange markings spread across it as he raised his hand high—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And slammed it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact shook the clearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at the last moment...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shit—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino's technique broke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sound ninja regained control just in time, twisting his body and barely dodging as he crashed onto the ground, rolling hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, you fuckers!\" he roared, bloodshot eyes blazing. \"I'm going to kill you all!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, no more games.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He started forming hand seals, chakra surging wildly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it stopped abruptly as his body stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, he looked down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black shadow had latched onto his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened in horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SwoOSH\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A kunai tore through the air\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Straight into his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arghhh—!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cough—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood spilled from his mouth as he staggered, eyes shaking with rage and disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now did he understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been played from the very beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't speak... even screaming was impossible now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only glare at Shikamaru—who watched him calmly—as life left his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sound ninja collapsed, lifeless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two Sound ninja who had been preparing to back him up froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had seen him effortlessly brush aside their ninjutsu and assumed he could handle the situation but they never expected things to turn out like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Tch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them clicked his tongue, slowly straightening his posture. The laziness from earlier was gone, replaced by something dangerous and cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that's how it is,\" he said quietly. \"He really got played.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other Sound ninja crouched slightly, fingers flexing as chakra began to rise around him. His gaze never left Shikamaru.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't lump us in with that idiot,\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We won't make the same mistake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tch… this is bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru's breathing was heavier now, chest rising and falling more than he wanted it to. His shadow flickered faintly at his feet, reacting sluggishly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pushed it too hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, Chōji swallowed hard. His legs trembled when he tried to adjust his stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino wiped sweat from her brow, her vision swimming for just a second before she forced herself to focus again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They'd won one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the price was showing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a drag…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru's mind raced, calculations stacking faster than he could organize them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadow Possession won't hold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino can't risk another transfer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chōji can't take a direct hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart was pounding so fast he was sure the Sound ninja could hear it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worst case… I buy time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward, placing himself half a pace ahead of his teammates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The advancing Sound ninja noticed and smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How noble,\" he said. \"Trying to play leader now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ino and Chōji bit their lips hard, helplessness and desperation weighing on their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, as they looked at Shikamaru standing tall, they could no longer see even a trace of the lazy boy who spent his weekends lying around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru exhaled slightly, thinking, Is this it for me? Quite pathetic…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was feeling that it was over, the sound of someone rushing through the forest rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The circling Sound ninja's eyes flicked sideways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…What now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru's eyes widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That timing…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HEY!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loud, familiar voice ripped through the tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't anyone ever teach you creeps that picking on people three-on-one is pathetic?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blur crashed down between the Sound ninja and Team Ten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dust exploded outward as a figure landed hard, claws dug into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiba straightened, teeth bared in a feral grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akamaru barked loudly from atop his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, insects poured silently from the shadows of the trees, forming a creeping black veil as Shino stepped forward, glasses glinting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just behind them...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Airi landed lightly, chest heaving, eyes wide as they locked onto Shikamaru.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shikamaru…!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relief flashed across her face… only for an instant before she set her stance, kunai already in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sound ninja recoiled instinctively, leaping back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch—reinforcements?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shikamaru exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, for the first time since the fight began…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The odds stopped screaming death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He allowed himself a thin, tired smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…What a drag,\" he muttered but with a smile this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Author's Note\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new fanfic novel has been released: Naruto: The Kizaru Template.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you enjoy lazy but terrifying protagonists, light-speed power, and a bit of trolling in the ninja world, then I'm sure you would come to like it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least give me some face and read the first chapter… being a little supportive isn't that troublesome, right? 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