Honkai Impact 3rd: This is how Obito and Rin used it

Kanako would rather be in danger than not be with Shinzuki Seiun.

"When are you leaving?" she asked, looking up.

"Soon, at most one hour."

Kanako was heartbroken at the thought of her beloved leaving, but she had no choice but to obey military orders. All she could do was cherish the last moments she had with him.

Shingetsu Seiun cast a barrier spell, creating a soundproof barrier inside the tent, and then he and Kanako poured out their hearts to each other.

Outside the tent.

Muto Saika, who considers herself Kanako's "die-hard ally," is taking precautions against the wind and preventing anyone from suddenly approaching.

The wind was a bit chilly, so she tightened her clothes and imagined with envy what a warm and welcoming scene must be inside the tent.

But as time went by, she began to feel that something was amiss.

Why is there no sound from the tent behind us? Could it be that the two of them are really keeping quiet?

What a waste of an opportunity!

Ten minutes, twenty minutes... After being exposed to the cold wind for almost an hour, she could no longer suppress her feelings of frustration.

No! I need to have a serious talk with Kanako. How could I waste time like this!?

Seeing that no one was around, she furtively lifted the curtain and entered the tent, taking a cautious step out.

As if an invisible barrier had been in place, Kanako's sonic assault then rushed into her ears.

Muto Saika: "..."

It turns out the other party didn't waste any time.

It turns out that she was the one who was truly naive.

After feeling sorry for herself for three seconds, Kanako's heart rate increased sharply and her face turned red as she was attacked by the sonic waves.

Just as she made up her mind to secretly get involved while Kanako was preoccupied, the time came.

Shingetsu Seiun bid farewell to the exhausted Kanako, glanced at Mutou Saika, and then left.

Only Muto Saika remained, stunned in place.

There was the heartache of being ignored. There was also the urge to reach out and stop the other person, but in the end, nothing was done.

After Shingetsu Seiun left, she took two steps to Kanako's side and reached out to hold the other's hand, which was still warm.

"Kanako."

"Are you alright? Are you tired?"

Kanako was panting heavily as her gaze slowly focused.

"Why are you showing up again?"

"I was just worried about you," Mutou Saika said. "Look at you, a mere genin sparring with Nebula, you're exhausted, aren't you?"

"Why didn't you just ask for help! You're so stubborn."

"Remember to call me next time you can't beat them, understand?"

Kanako nodded.

Muto Saika was taken aback for a moment, then her eyes lit up.

"You agreed!?"

Kanako said in a hoarse voice, "If you can find a way to get Nebula to stay, I'll agree."

"Let Nebula stay?" Mutou Saika asked in confusion, "What do you mean?"

Kanako: "The war in the Northwest has been basically quelled, and Nebula will be leaving with the troops on rotation."

Muto Saika froze on the spot, then cracked open inch by inch.

……

"Why is it taking so long?" Outside the camp, Sarutobi Asuma, who was getting impatient while waiting, saw Shingetsu Seiun's figure and said urgently, "The advance troops have all set off, and we are the last ones to leave."

"I need to explain some things," said Shingetsu Seiun, looking at Sarutobi Asuma. Before he could continue, Sarutobi Asuma interjected, "I know."

"I don't question what the captain does."

"Then, Captain, shall we set off now?"

"Set off."

The three of them, along with Uchiha Itachi, followed the retreating troops and began heading towards Konoha.

With their return to the village imminent, the three finally felt a great sense of relief. Sarutobi Asuma, in particular, happily hummed an unknown tune.

Seeing his happy expression, Kurenai asked, "Asuma, are you so happy to be back in the village?"

Sarutobi Asuma: "Shouldn't I be happy?"

Kurenai said, "I understand that Nebula is happy. But haven't you always wanted to make a name for yourself? It will be much harder to make a name for yourself once you go back to the village."

Upon hearing this, Sarutobi Asuma scratched his head.

"So what?"

“There’s no rush to make a name for myself. After fighting for so long, can’t I go back and rest?”

In fact, he knew that his thoughts had changed.

Before the war, he envisioned himself achieving great merit and fighting bravely against the enemy. However, after several fierce battles, he realized that his initial idea was somewhat naive.

Battlefield honors are not easy to earn. The daily tension and pressure made him increasingly exhausted.

As more and more enemies died before his eyes, watching their vibrant bodies gradually turn cold and lifeless, and knowing that his ninja career would continue with such killings and battles for the next few decades, he sometimes felt lost.

Now, all he wants is to go back to the village, eat a hot meal cooked by his mother, and relax a bit.

Forgetting the coldness of the battlefield for the time being, Sarutobi Asuma began to imagine the meals at home, and finally felt a little lighter and happier.

But this ease didn't last long.

Because Shingetsu Seiun started teaching Uchiha Itachi.

Chapter 134 Uchiha Itachi Who Hates Classes

"Itachi, today we'll talk about the Stone Will of Iwagakure."

"The core of the Will of Stone lies in unwavering perseverance. Its philosophy is to obey the Tsuchikage's orders and fight with all one's might, no matter what kind of enemy or predicament one faces..."

As the story told by Shingetsu Seiun reached his ears, Sarutobi Asuma's expression shifted from confusion to astonishment, and then to some tension.

“No, Nebula…” he interrupted Shingetsu Nebula’s explanation in shock: “What are you doing!?”

Shenyue Xingyun asked in confusion, "A lecture?"

Sarutobi Asuma's eyes widened: "I know you're giving a lecture, but what are you talking about?"

"The Will of Stone? Is that something you can talk about?"

Shen Yue Xingyun remained calm: "Can't I tell you?"

Sarutobi Asuma hesitated for a moment, then said, "Of course."

"We are ninjas of Konoha, so of course we must talk about the Will of Fire."

Shenyue Xingyun said, "Then you talked about the concept of 'jade' before."

"How can that be the same?" Sarutobi Asuma said, "'Jade' is the philosophy of the Land of Fire. We are Konoha. It's okay to talk about it."

"But the Will of Stone, that belongs to the enemy!"

Shenyue Xingyun said, "What difference does it make whether it's from the enemy or our own?"

"Nonsense! Of course there's a difference!" Sarutobi Asuma thought to himself. When Shingetsu Seiun asked him to talk about 'jade' before, he didn't realize it at the time, but after he finished, he felt something was off, and today that feeling was getting stronger and stronger.

He voiced the question that had been bothering him: "And why did you tell Itachi all this?"

In response, Shingetsu Seiun said, "Itachi is Mikoto-sensei's child, so education should begin from a young age. I think we, as genin trained by Mikoto-sensei, should properly nurture Itachi."

Sarutobi Asuma asked, "Does this have anything to do with what you said about the 'Will of Stone'?"

"Of course it's related." Shingetsu Seiun pretended to be confused: "If Itachi understands the enemy's mindset early on, he can better accept the teachings of the Will of Fire when he grows up and realize the superiority of Konoha's ideology."

Sarutobi Asuma: "??"

Is that the correct logic?

Why does he still feel like something's not right?

Just as he was trying to sort out his thoughts, Shingetsu Seiun said again, "Also, Asuma, I thought you weren't that interested in the Will of Fire. I didn't expect you to be so convinced by what the Third Hokage said!"

Sarutobi Asuma's expression changed, then he said seriously, "Nonsense!"

"I'm not interested in what the old man is talking about."

"The old man talks a lot, it's very noisy."

Shenyue Xingyun: "Then I'll continue talking about the Will of Stone. Do you dare to listen?"

“What’s there to be afraid of?” Sarutobi Asuma waved his hand dismissively. “Go ahead and say whatever you want. I want to hear what you have to say.”

Shenyue Xingyun couldn't offer any elaborate explanation.

He simply explained the content of the Will of Stone in a simple and easy-to-understand way, from the aspects of basic principles, righteous purpose, rhetoric, and methods of propaganda and implementation, so that Itachi Uchiha's little brain would become somewhat sensitive to these righteous words.

In this way, when they encounter the Will of Fire later, they will understand its greatness and righteousness, and will have greater loyalty to the village.

As Shingetsu Seiun recounted his story, Kurenai Yuhi broke out in a cold sweat, while Asuma Sarutobi forced himself to remain calm. Fortunately, the three of them were on the edge of the main group, so no one else could hear them.

Itachi Uchiha was completely confused.

It wasn't that he couldn't understand what Shenyue Xingyun was saying, but rather that he couldn't comprehend why Shenyue Xingyun was telling him these things.

Aren't you going to talk about ninjutsu or something?

With doubts in his mind, he asked Shenyue Xingyun during a break in her class.

Shenyue Xingyun gently flicked his neck back.

Then, Shingetsu Seiun said, "Itachi."