Chapter 62: Obito in Front of the Memorial Stone
"Rin..."
Under the blurred moonlight, Uchiha Obito stood silently before a Memorial Stone in the Konoha Cemetery.
Since arriving in Konoha, besides the necessary daily observation of Uchiha Itachi's situation, he would come here punctually every night.
Looking at the familiar photo on the tombstone and the girl's cheerful smile, just as it was back then.
Obito felt as if he had returned to those years—a time of constant war, yet a time when he was still innocent and ignorant.
He felt he had so much to say to Rin, but every time he came here, he couldn't utter a single word.
Perhaps only here could he feel the peace belonging to his inner heart?
"Wait for me, Rin..."
"I will definitely create a world where there is no more war, where tragedies like yours will never happen again..."
Obito whispered softly. He leaned down, wanting to touch the Memorial Stone.
However, he suddenly froze, and the face beneath the mask showed a hint of displeasure.
"Where did this lunatic come from, running here in the middle of the night?"
After all, with half his body being White Zetsu, his sensory abilities weren't bad; he could naturally feel someone approaching.
But coming at this hour, wasn't it disturbing his private time with Rin?
Although he was annoyed, he could only cold-snort and prepare to leave. After all, he didn't plan on revealing himself to everyone just yet.
"Hmm?"
But just as he was about to leave, he suddenly stopped.
Because he saw that the person coming was actually that fellow Kakashi...
...
"Seriously, why think of running here in the middle of the night..."
Inside the Konoha Cemetery, Naruto, following beside Hyuga Makoto, Kakashi, and Jiraiya, couldn't help but mutter in a low voice.
He had eaten his fill today, and he found that these two white-haired uncles seemed very nice to him!
Especially the uncle with the character for 'Oil' on his forehead protector; even though he felt very unreliable, he felt exceptionally close to him.
He couldn't explain this closeness, but it felt no worse than his feelings for Hyuga Makoto, Uncle Ichiraku, or Grandpa Hokage!
But looking at the surrounding tombstones and feeling the cold wind blowing against him, he still couldn't help but shiver.
He was still just a kid, after all, and a bit cowardly.
"Those who rest eternally here are all heroes of Konoha,"
Kakashi explained, glancing at Naruto. Jiraiya also pursed his lips.
"That's right. They gave everything for Konoha, and since I've been back for so long, I should come to visit..."
But as he said this, he couldn't help but glance at Hyuga Makoto.
Their coming here in the middle of the night was actually due to Hyuga Makoto's prodding.
This kid's mouth is truly wicked...
During their small celebration, he kept talking about how miserable Naruto's daily life was and how he himself had been taking care of Naruto.
Then he lamented that when Naruto made progress and wanted someone to celebrate with, he could only find him.
After hearing all this, both Jiraiya and Kakashi's faces turned dark.
Especially when Hyuga Makoto suddenly mentioned that it had been a long time since he visited the graves of his parents who died in battle, and he planned to go to the cemetery later.
This made them unable to hold back even more!
Particularly Jiraiya; putting aside the issue with Naruto, he really hadn't gone to see Minato since his return...
With these thoughts in mind, looking at the still-oblivious Naruto, he decided to bring Naruto to see Minato.
After all, such an opportunity was indeed rare.
"But aren't you from the Hyuga?"
Jiraiya tilted his head, his gaze falling on Hyuga Makoto.
"This is a memorial monument. Isn't your actual clan cemetery within your compound?"
"Didn't you also say this is a cemetery for heroes?"
Hyuga Makoto curled his lip and said softly.
"Besides, having to avoid the Main House's cemetery when going back is too much trouble."
"Main House, Branch House..."
Jiraiya understood immediately and shook his head slightly.
"On this point, the Uchiha are stronger than you guys."
"But you're different now."
Kakashi smiled from the side and offered words of comfort.
"After all, so much has happened, and Hokage-sama supports you."
"True, you kid are indeed different."
Jiraiya nodded upon hearing this. Since they were going to track down the culprit who caused Minato's death together, it was impossible for him not to have some understanding of Hyuga Makoto.
Moreover, this kid was the first Hyuga Clan member in the Anbu, and specifically from the Branch House, which made him even more curious.
And this understanding immediately caused his impression of Hyuga Makoto to leap forward.
Facing Orochimaru's threat, Hyuga Makoto could fight to the death to protect his teammates without retreating.
He was smart, a fast learner, and he actually had such a good relationship with Naruto!
Even if this kid was sometimes overly outrageous and quite greedy for money...
Jiraiya actually quite liked such a personality!
"Perhaps, but I still need to work harder."
Hyuga Makoto didn't deny it. In the Hyuga Clan, he was indeed different now!
After that night, the relationship between Neji and Hyuga Hiashi changed; the boy had become more prone to smiling.
Also after that night, Hyuga Makoto didn't dare to stay in the clan compound casually.
There were simply too many people applying to join the Anbu through him!
He fully believed that if the fact that he could Seal the Caged Bird Seal were to spread...
"It might really become 'There are no two suns in the sky; Makoto-sama is the only sun in my heart'!"
He felt a bit amused, but at the same time, he also felt a bit strange.
"Why hasn't my mission been settled yet?"
"Four Generations Under One Roof—haven't the old-timer, chūjō, Young-timer, and even a Tiny-timer all been gathered?"
Even if the Fourth Hokage is gone, wouldn't you say these people are gathered together?
"So, is there still some problem somewhere?"
Hyuga Makoto muttered to himself. Amidst his thoughts, he suddenly felt an inexplicable palpitation!
This feeling was as if he were being watched.
"What's the situation?"
Hyuga Makoto raised an eyebrow slightly but didn't make a scene. Instead, he lowered his head, pretending to rub his eyes, and instantly activated the Byakugan!
In an instant, everything in his line of sight was unobstructed.
At that very moment, he clearly saw a figure hiding in the nearby bushes, watching them!
"Uchiha Obito?"
Hyuga Makoto quickly deactivated the Byakugan. Even with just a glance, he already knew exactly who had come!
And thinking about it carefully, the only one who would run to the Konoha Cemetery in the middle of the night seemed to be that fellow Obito.
"Is he here to see Rin Nohara..."
Hyuga Makoto pursed his lips, but his gaze soon fell on Naruto.
"That might not be the case; it could be Naruto, or it could be Naruto!"
Hyuga Makoto now understood why this crappy mission of his was called 'Four Generations Under One Roof'.
It turned out that fellow Uchiha Obito was also counted among them...
Thinking of this, Hyuga Makoto began to ponder how to continue this mission.
"Makoto, how about accompanying us to see the Fourth Hokage?"
However, just as he was thinking, Kakashi spoke up.
"We'll go to your parents' side together afterward. Although it's a pity we didn't know them, they left a Genius for Konoha."
"Indeed, you little fellow may be unreliable, but you're quite good."
Jiraiya also nodded, but Hyuga Makoto laughed at this moment.
"Then thank you both. It's just that I was thinking about a question just now."
"Hmm?"
Jiraiya and Kakashi were stunned for a moment, not quite sure what Hyuga Makoto meant.
Hyuga Makoto didn't hide it. He stroked his chin and spoke leisurely.
"An organization that can attract the likes of Biwa Jūzō, Sasori of the Red Sand, and even Orochimaru... what could their goal possibly be?"
"You..."
Although Jiraiya and Kakashi were still confused, they were excellent Ninjas after all.
They knew Hyuga Makoto had a reason for saying this now, so they immediately cooperated.
"What do you think it would be?"
"I'm a bit worried it might be something even more terrifying, after all..."
Hyuga Makoto spoke slowly, but in the next instant, he suddenly turned around.
His Chakra brewed rapidly, and at the same time, he thrust one hand forward fiercely.
"Eight Trigrams Empty Palm!"
In an instant, the majestic Chakra caused a massive howl.
Like flying sand and rolling stones, it cleared the surrounding trees in one go!
Jiraiya and Kakashi's gazes sharpened, and they immediately saw a figure standing there, staring at them.
This person was also the fellow they had been tracking. Hyuga Makoto's voice rang out again.
"This guy has been staring at us ever since we came in..."
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