Fleeing from Konoha-Chapter 559 - 77: Direction

In the Shikkotsu Forest, far removed from the world, Obito lost track of how much time had passed outside since he arrived here.

Every day in the Shikkotsu Forest, besides honing Natural Energy, the only other thing was to excavate the power of his Sharingan.

However, according to Hakushi, using the ordinary Mangekyo Sharingan for a long time risks blindness, but Sage Art Chakra can alleviate or even suppress the risk of blindness from the Mangekyo Sharingan.

Therefore, before mastering Immortal Technique, Hakushi strictly prohibited him from using the pupil technique of his right Mangekyo Sharingan.

Obito was no longer the novice of the Ninja Realm. After awakening the Mangekyo Sharingan, he learned many unknown secrets of the Ninja Realm from Hakushi.

Such as the top secret Uchiha Race’s method for awakening the Mangekyo Sharingan.

Such as the mastermind behind the plot against his eyes being their supposed-to-be-dead ancestor Uchiha Madara.

He also learned many secrets about the Tailed Beasts.

Precisely because of these reasons, Lin couldn’t return to Konoha.

Because the Tailed Beast within Lin’s body — the Seven-tailed, was the Tailed Beast of the Hidden Waterfall Village in the Land of the Waterfall, and due to the Seven-tailed affair, the Hidden Waterfall Village had negotiated with Konoha multiple times, hoping Konoha would hand over Lin, who took their Tailed Beast, for them to deal with.

However, due to Lin’s current whereabouts being unknown in both Konoha and Hidden Waterfall’s intelligence networks, Konoha couldn’t provide a proper explanation to Hidden Waterfall. Allegedly, Hidden Waterfall directly declared a rupture with Konoha, public opinion turned sharply against Konoha, with other ninja villages from the Five Great Nations seemingly stirring the pot, putting Konoha in a difficult situation.

It’s believed that once Lin’s whereabouts are exposed, it won’t be just the Hidden Waterfall Ninjas coming after her to restore their reputation, but Konoha, wanting to mend their good relations with Hidden Waterfall, would also likely send people to bring Lin back to hand her over to Hidden Waterfall for disposition.

Thinking of this, Obito couldn’t help but sigh.

He didn’t bear resentment towards Konoha; it was just unfortunate fate.

Anyway, there’s also a legitimate Uchiha Race here in the Land of Demons, so it’s not considered a betrayal, but it’s just that he couldn’t reconnect with his old companions.

"Obito, the meal is ready."

The voice of Lin came from behind.

"I’m coming."

Obito put aside his miscellaneous thoughts, rose from the ground, and walked toward the wooden house not far away.

Lin had prepared quite a hearty lunch, and after Obito sat down, he exclaimed, "Lin, your cooking is as great as ever."

Lin smiled slightly and said, "As long as you like it, Obito."

"Life here truly is carefree, unlike outside where it’s constant warfare, often eating cold and hard rice balls in the camp."

Eating the hot rice and nutritious dishes, Obito thought such days were truly rare for a ninja.

"Really?"

Lin tilted her head, seemingly not quite understanding.

"Yeah, back in the camp, we often ate cold rice balls during missions with Kakashi and Minato Sensei, using Soldier Rations Pills to deal with hunger."

Obito recalled something, feeling nostalgic.

"Kakashi... Minato Sensei?"

"Ah, Lin, don’t worry about it."

Obito knew Lin had lost many of her past memories, so he didn’t press her.

"Sorry, I can’t quite remember."

"It’s fine, Lin. For you, forgetting those memories might be fortunate."

"Is that so? However, I feel the name Kakashi is familiar."

Lin furrowed her brows, striving to recall something.

Upon hearing this, Obito, sitting at the dining table, stiffened.

Why did Lin, even after losing her memory, find Kakashi’s name familiar?

But couldn’t remember anything about him?

He was the one who knew Lin first.

He had spent more time with Lin...

Kakashi, you’re really an unshakable presence! Obito lamented inwardly.

"What’s wrong, Obito? Your expression is peculiar."

Lin glanced at Obito’s distorted face, as if he were jealous of something.

"N-Nothing, got bitten by a mosquito."

"Could you tell me more about Kakashi?"

Lin put down her bowl and chopsticks, sitting properly and smiling with interest.

"Um, there’s really not much to say about that guy."

Obito replied reluctantly.

"It might help me recover my past memories, please, Obito."

Lin leaned closer, eyes filled with expectant light.

Facing Lin’s soft plea, Obito knew he couldn’t refuse.

Although Lin had lost many past memories, her impressions of Kakashi were also supposed to be very vague, so a bit of embellishment now shouldn’t be an issue.

Thinking of this, Obito cleared his throat and said with a grin, "Actually, Lin, Kakashi was a real dead weight."

"Kakashi... a dead weight?"

Lin blinked in puzzlement.

"Y-Yes, back when he was at school, he was always late, flunked exams, had an arrogant personality, and was considered by teachers a bad example." 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

When Obito said this, he acted as if it were the truth.

"I see."

Seeing Lin’s belief, Obito’s courage swelled.

No point turning back now, everything’s been said so far, so might as well continue on.

"And I’m different. Coming from the noble Uchiha Race, I could learn Taijutsu, Illusion Techniques, and Ninja Techniques at a glance, graduated from Ninja School at five, passed the Chunin Exam at six, becoming the fastest Uchiha Ninja to become a Chunin in Ninja Realm history."