Chapter 104: Chapter 104: The Rain Princess of the Land of Rain
After listening to Obito's words, Fugaku fell into deep thought.
He had only intended to test Obito a bit.
But the analysis the boy provided was almost enough to convince him.
This is truly...
After mulling it over for a while, Fugaku nodded slowly.
"I understand. You'd better head back now—don't let anyone grow suspicious."
Obito gave a slight bow before rising to leave.
"Then I'll take my leave, Fugaku-sama."
"Mm."
Watching Obito's retreating figure, Fugaku couldn't help but silently marvel.
A prodigy among his peers, with such foresight...
This child has great potential.
And not just him.
Shisui, was also incredibly talented, with a remarkable sense of the bigger picture despite his youth.
What was more important was that these two naturally gravitated toward his faction.
Their relationship with Itachi was also quite close.
In light of this, it might be worth investing more in them in the future.
As for Obito, after leaving the Fugaku household, he clicked his tongue in mild irritation.
"Who knows if the clan head actually bought into my little speech just now..."
"People in high positions always have that maddeningly ambiguous attitude."
Shaking his head, Obito quickened his pace, heading out of the village.
Finding a secluded spot, he climbed up a large tree, leaned comfortably against its trunk, and smirked.
Looking for someone?
Who are you kidding? The perpetrator is me.
How could I not know whether I left anyone alive?
Not only did I kill the hostage, but I also wiped out the so-called "culprit."
Even if you comb through the entire Land of Rain, you'll find nothing but solitude.
So why waste words? Time to AFK.
With Danzo dealt with under the ten-year agreement, Obito's mood was quite good.
Humming to himself, he broke into a little tune.
"Ten years of life and death, two worlds apart~
Pleasant Goat, Pretty Goat~ Lazy Goat, Boiling Goat~"
After eliminating Danzo, the Uchiha clan's immediate crisis was temporarily resolved.
While the Third Hokage had always worked tirelessly to suppress the Uchiha, he had never harbored the extreme notion of exterminating the entire clan.
With Minato-sensei around, the Uchiha's future was bound to improve gradually.
Most of the Uchiha still desired peace.
As long as their lives weren't unbearable, no one was eager to ignite a war.
Thinking this, Obito muttered,
"Still... I should take the time to knock some sense into those restless fools within the clan."
Recently, certain individuals had been stirring up trouble, inciting negative emotions among the clansmen.
They wanted to restore the Uchiha's glory through force.
Seriously...
Where do a bunch of non-Mangekyo users get that kind of confidence?
"Really makes me wonder if they're Shakespeare's nephews, full of tragic delusions!" Obito muttered to himself sarcastically.
As dawn broke, the faint light scattered like rippling water, illuminating the dim sky.
Obito leaped down from the tree, stretched lazily, and yawned.
"Ah~ That was refreshing. Feels great!"
Yawning again, he headed back toward Konoha.
"Time to visit that person."
Navigating the village's winding streets with ease, Obito arrived at a familiar pharmacy.
With a grin, he stepped inside.
"Yuki-nee-san, long time no see!"
Behind the counter, Yuki gave Obito a sidelong glance and quipped in a sarcastic tone,
"Well, if it isn't the rare guest. My humble little shop is truly honored by your presence."
Scratching the back of his head awkwardly, Obito chuckled.
"I've just been a bit busy lately, hehe..."
Yuki rolled her eyes. "You never come unless you need something. Spill it—what is it this time?"
Obito pulled a letter from his robe and handed it to her.
"I'm not here to buy anything. I was entrusted to deliver this letter to you."
Yuki accepted the letter, her expression skeptical as she glanced at him.
"You little brat... what kind of trouble are you up to now?"
Opening the letter, she was stunned.
"This is... from Akatsuki?"
Obito gave her a wry smile and gestured for her to lower her voice.
"Yuki-nee-san, please keep it down."
Ignoring him, Yuki focused on reading the letter.
It was a joint message from Yahiko, Konan, and Nagato.
The letter began with introductions, detailing how each of them had grown over the years.
It recounted their journey from hating the Land of Rain to loving it.
From passively resisting war to bravely standing up, determined to change everything.
The formation of the Akatsuki, their goals, and their vision for a better future were all outlined.
When Yuki reached the part about Hanzo's betrayal, she couldn't help but gasp,
"What?!"
But soon after, she read how, with outside help, the three managed to kill Hanzo and seize control of Amegakure.
Although the details were sparse, Yuki could feel the intense peril they must have faced.
The latter part of the letter meticulously described the changes in Amegakure—or rather, "Akatsuki Village"—over the past year.
Under the Akatsuki's leadership, the village had slowly started to improve.
Likewise, the once-dying Land of Rain was showing signs of revival.
However, transforming an entire country wasn't a task that could be accomplished in such a short time.
It would take decades at least.
Thus, at the end of the letter, the trio sincerely invited Yuki to return to the Land of Rain.
They wanted her to join them in changing the nation.
Yuki, as one of the most talented nobles of her generation and a beloved figure among the people,
could inspire the entire country and significantly accelerate their reforms.
No matter its flaws, it is still our home...
As she read these words, tears began to fall.
For so long, the Land of Rain had only brought her pain.
She had desperately fled from that tragic country.
But now she realized there were still people—people she had abandoned—
willing to sacrifice everything to make it better.
The thought was like a dagger to her heart.
"I abandoned them... I abandoned them..."
Obito gently placed a hand on her shoulder.
"It's not too late. You still have a chance to make things right."
Yuki lifted her tear-streaked face and blurted out, "I'll do it!"
Obito nodded, his expression solemn.
"In that case, the Third Hokage will contact you within a week to discuss this matter."
"When the time comes, just tell him your decision. He'll help you."
"But please, Yuki, don't mention me or this letter."
Yuki bit her lip and nodded. "Don't worry. I won't."
She looked at Obito and asked softly, "It was you, wasn't it?"
Obito smiled faintly.
"I don't know what you're talking about, Yuki-nee-san. But if you say so, then sure—I won't argue."
Yuki let out a small laugh, wiping her tears.
"Thank you, little brat. I wish I had a younger brother like you."
Obito shrugged.
"Great. So all these years of calling you 'nee-san' were for nothing?"
"Obito... little brother?"
"Hey, Yuki-nee-san, can I get a hug from my big sister?"
"Get lost!"
"Okay, okay... geez."
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