"It seems I need to work even harder to cultivate my chakra and clan's secret techniques in order to catch up with Elephant Lord," Kazuko Uzumaki thought to herself.

"Um?……"

Little Xiangling tilted her head, looking quite adorable, with a hint of worry in her eyes, and softly asked, "Will Brother Xiang come back?"

"He will definitely come back, and I will protect this legacy for him..."

Kazuko Uzumaki said firmly.

……

One day later, in the Land of Fire, on the border with the Land of Wind.

Three ghostly figures moved through the forest, bathed in moonlight, yet made no sound.

They seemed to transform into the most harmless breeze in the forest, brushing past silently.

"Tsk tsk, the Third Hokage of Kirigakure is probably being controlled by Madara Uchiha. His target in this great battle is Obito. Sometimes, one can't help but envy these geniuses of the Uchiha clan. Just because their loved ones have passed away, they can awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan, and even have such a heaven-defying eye technique as Kamui!"

Uchiha Eiji has left the now-established Kusagakure and is speeding towards the battlefield where Konoha and Sunagakure are fighting.

"Xiang, the mark left by Jingyue has been found..."

A slender figure wearing a mask landed lightly on a towering ancient tree, stopped, and her eyes instantly turned completely white, observing her surroundings from a 359-degree angle with only a few blind spots.

Hidden among the branches, he discovered carefully engraved communication marks and immediately turned to report to Uchiha Sō.

"Rin, your talent is truly exceptional, it's just a pity you were born into the Hyuga branch family. However, one day, I will definitely break that shackle and let the name Hyuga Rin resound throughout the entire ninja world!"

A muscular man with a large katana on his back stopped on another tree, turned to look at Uchiha Sho, and spoke with a tone full of expectation and regret.

This person is none other than Chunin Might Guy, Might Dai's distant cousin, and also the uncle of Might Guy, who nearly ended the series with a single kick. He is the other member of the Uchiha Elephant Team trio.

Hyuga Rin and Might Guy were teammates handpicked by Uchiha Zoji from the Ninja Academy. They were reliable, exceptionally talented, and possessed unlimited potential, yet they remained low-key and inconspicuous.

Over the course of more than a decade, these three orphans, led by Uchiha Sō, struggled to survive in the chaotic ninja world.

Uchiha Sōya often used the knowledge he learned from Orochimaru to strengthen his two companions.

After he completed his ultimate transformation and awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, he naturally brought these two trustworthy friends into his Heavenly Court organization.

"Xiang, what should we do next? Should we go find Lord Orochimaru, or..." Hinata Rin asked.

"I'll go scout out the target's situation first. You can go directly to Lord Orochimaru and report for duty," Uchiha Sho said in a deep voice.

It's not surprising that his two teammates weren't famous in the original work.

During the Third Shinobi World War, countless geniuses who had not yet grown up perished in Konoha and the other major shinobi villages.

In the original story, the Third Hokage even sent young children to the battlefield, which is enough to give a glimpse into the cruelty and bloodshed of the Third Shinobi World War.

The three then parted ways. After all, Uchiha Eizo was about to face not only Uchiha Madara and White Zetsu lurking in the shadows, but also Hatake Kakashi in the open, who could easily discover their whereabouts.

Therefore, it is undoubtedly the best choice for Uchiha Zō to act alone.

Soon after, Uchiha Sō discovered the whereabouts of Kakashi Hatake and the others.

"Kakashi, Kakashi?"

"Lin?"

The cool moonlight shone down as the silver-haired boy lay on the rooftop, gazing at the starry sky. He turned his head and looked up at the girl under the eaves who was waving to him, then listlessly tilted his head.

"I just came out of the medical team and found you're not in your room again..."

The girl who leaped onto the roof frowned slightly, a faint look of worry on her face. Her beautiful nose twitched gently, and her short hair swayed lightly in the wind, making her look so lovely.

Upon seeing this, the silver-haired boy wearing a mask revealed two eyes, one black and one red, and a bitter smile appeared on his lips.

"Rin, I keep dreaming about Obito... I can't sleep anyway, so I might as well go out for a walk to clear my head and also be on guard..."

Kakashi Hatake said.

Upon hearing this, Nohara Rin stiffened slightly, then pretended to be nonchalant and sat down next to Kakashi, gazing at the starry sky with him.

“If Obito were still alive, he would never want to see you like this! You were his lifelong rival. Kakashi, you must live on with Obito’s life in your name, you idiot!” Nohara Rin said softly.

"Hmm! The war will be over soon, won't it?"

Not wanting Rin to worry, Kakashi Hatake tried to change the subject. Since Obito's "disappearance," he had noticed a slowdown in the Sand Village's offensive. Although he didn't understand exactly what had happened, his keen war instincts alerted him to something amiss.

"I think so?" Nohara Rin tossed her hair, looking at Kakashi with heartache as he squandered his chakra to observe the Sand Ninja opposite him.

After the three-person team was ambushed, in order to survive, the critically injured Obito gave his newly awakened Sharingan to Kakashi.

From then on, Kakashi continued to "torture" himself in this way. It seemed that only by constantly activating this Sharingan could he feel that Obito was still by his side.

"Breaking news: Minato is furious because of Obito's matter. He single-handedly stormed into Kannabi Bridge behind Iwagakure and cut off the Land of Earth's supply line."

Iwagakure is no longer able to fight, thus ending Konoha's predicament of being besieged by the three great ninja villages. Lord Orochimaru said that the Third Hokage has dispatched an envoy to the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Earth to prepare for peace talks with the Land of Earth!

Nohara Rin told Hatake Kakashi everything she had learned.

Upon hearing the news brought by Nohara Rin, Hatake Kakashi's expression became even more pained and complicated.

If I hadn't mentioned Uchiha Zō to Obito, causing Obito to plead with Minato to "fight Uchiha Zō" on the battlefield, perhaps Obito wouldn't have acted so impulsively, leading to the events that followed!

"Iwagakure is no longer a concern. Once Minato-sensei is free to support Jiraiya-sama, the two of them fighting side by side will render Kumogakure powerless to continue the battle. No wonder Sunagakure has relaxed its offensive..."

Kakashi quickly extracted the key information he needed from Rin Nohara's message.

"The Third Shinobi World War is nearing its end!"

"Lord Orochimaru thinks so too. Although we still need to station enough ninjas on the borders of the Lightning and Earth Kingdoms to maintain our deterrence, it will not be difficult for Konoha to gather enough strength to defeat the Sand Village after a short respite. The other side has also realized this."

Looking at the somewhat dejected Kakashi, Nohara Rin hoped to use this "good news" to reignite his fighting spirit and energy.

Chapter 10, The Hidden Mist Attacks

"Time flies... Nearly a year has passed since the flames of the Third Shinobi World War were ignited. Obito has ultimately fallen into Madara's clutches."

Uchiha Eiji stared ahead, slowly closed his right eye, turned his head to Kakashi, and the Sharingan that originated from Obito shone with a complex light, reflecting the distant scenery, and his heart was filled with emotion.

There are two reasons why he chose to ally with the Konoha ninja camp led by Orochimaru.

Firstly, the intricate relationship between the two provided him with numerous conveniences in his actions.

He can carry out his plans as he pleases, such as subjugating the Grass Ninja Village and turning it into a secret base for the Heavenly Court.

After all, these operations are extremely time-consuming. Without the protection of the supreme commander on the battlefield, it would be difficult for him, a "celebrity" of the Uchiha clan, to "disappear" from the public eye for an extended period of time. He did not want to bear the infamy of being a Konoha traitor.

Secondly, under Madara Uchiha's covert manipulation, the two major forces of Sand Village and Kirigakure will definitely turn their attention to the battlefield where Orochimaru is located.

He also planned to take advantage of Madara's focus on Obito to sneak into Madara's lair and explore, hoping to "acquire" some of the legacy left by his ancestor.

According to the intelligence carefully gathered by Kazuko, the action against Kirigakure is imminent.

Hidden within the Great Heaven, Uchiha Elephant keenly sensed a layer of mist, like a light veil, silently enveloping Kakashi's outpost under the bright moonlight.

A playful smile curled at the corner of his mouth, as if he were watching a good show about to unfold.

……

"Lin..."

Kakashi's heart skipped a beat; he hadn't expected that Rin would notice his low spirits.

Just as he was at a loss, Nohara Rin reached out her right hand and gently covered his right eye, a warm, sunny smile blooming on her face. Looking at the Sharingan that belonged to Obito, she said in a relaxed tone:

"Obito, can you see? I'm still alive and well. The war is about to end, and soon Kakashi and I will return to Konoha to visit the old men and women you helped."

Don't worry, we'll take good care of them. Although Kakashi is a Jonin and might not stay in the village for long, I'm a rare medical ninja and will likely be in the village most of the time. Also, Uchiha Zō, whom you've always wanted to challenge, has only been mediocre on the battlefield.

Kakashi and I will both live on strongly, carrying your share, and witness the arrival of peace in Konoha... So please bless Kakashi as well, so that this guy who's always on the front lines of war can survive safely!

"Lin..."

At this moment, Kakashi's voice carried a hint of bitterness.

"Kakashi, you should also make a promise to Obito, promise that you will live well and no longer wallow in the pain of losing him!"

Rin Nohara's energetic voice was like a gentle spring breeze, caressing Kakashi's wounded heart.

Looking at that strong, cute, and understanding face so close to his, Kakashi Hatake smiled in a long time.

Then, he raised his hand and covered his right eye, imitating Nohara Rin, and swore an oath to his deceased best friend:

"I, Kakashi Hatake, swear to protect Rin Nohara with my life, Obito!"

"Kakashi! You should also promise Obito something!"

Rin Nohara looked at Kakashi with some dissatisfaction.

"This...isn't necessary? Obito...he'd probably be happy to see me looking so dejected..."

Kakashi tightened his ninja headband, intending to end this extravagant act of seeing the world through his Sharingan.

However, just as he was about to cover his left eye with his headband, his expression suddenly became alert.

The moon is high in the sky tonight, and the night is clear and bright. Why is there suddenly fog?

No, this has never happened before.

That fog...?

Kakashi Hatake's eyes widened suddenly, and he roared angrily towards the back:

"Enemy attack! Enemy attack! All personnel on high alert! The Mist Village is attacking!"

Kakashi's roar pierced through the mist, and the Konoha outpost instantly erupted in chaos.

However, the Hidden Mist Village ninjas moved even faster—several dark figures emerged ghostly from the thick fog, their pale masks gleaming coldly in the moonlight.

The lead ANBU ninja's fingers flew, quickly forming hand seals. Chains wrapped with chakra coiled around Nohara Rin like venomous snakes!

"Zizi-"

A sharp cry pierced the night sky as Kakashi's Lightning Blade, aided by the Sharingan's precise prediction, pierced through the chains.

However, the torn chains suddenly transformed into flowing water, which, amidst the cold laughter of Hozuki's dreadful antics, reformed into sharp water blades:

"Water Release: Water Gun!"

"careful!"

With lightning speed, Nohara Rin threw out three kunai, which firmly pinned down the incoming water blade.

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