Kiyoshi saw the arc of the branches on the distant tree trunk swaying in the wind, the patterns on the leaves incredibly clear.
Further away, swarms of flying insects surrounded the streetlights, flitting through the halo of light, the frequency of their wingbeats more distinctly discernible than ever before.
Obito's face was right in front of him, filled with shock and anger. The fury on his face was almost solidified, surging in every fine line on his face.
Kiyoshi's gaze swept over Obito's slightly parted lips, even able to capture the tiny movements of his teeth grinding together.
Turning his head again, he saw Rin's faint weariness leak from between her brows, unconcealable worry written in her eyes.
Kiyoshi quietly gazed at them, the crimson in his eyes spinning, followed closely by a black comma like shape.
This is the power of the Sharingan!
Rin said, "It's getting late, I'll head back first."
Rin glanced at the sky, she couldn't stay any longer.
"Obito, let's go."
Rin asked Obito to leave with her, to prevent him from making things difficult for Kiyoshi again.
"This… alright."
Obito could only suppress his emotions, sullenly following Rin out.
Kiyoshi watched the two figures depart, not withdrawing his gaze until the polite Rin closed the door.
Throughout his life, all Obito had brought to the ninja world was pain.
The Nine-Tails Rebellion…
Kumogakure's Blood Mist Policy…
The Fourth Great Ninja War.
Incident after incident, countless innocent people were affected, families were torn apart, and even lost their lives in these upheavals.
Such a person deserves to be punished.
As for guiding Obito onto another path?
Putting aside whether Madara had already set his sights on Obito as a possible pawn.
By just seeing Kakashi kill Rin without knowing the full situation, he stubbornly blamed the ninja system, and all the ninjas.
A normal person would develop new theories, start a revolution, and reform the world.
But Obito was different.
He wanted to plunge the entire world into Infinite Tsukuyomi, to escape from this problem.
Such an inherently extreme person is a true reflection of the Uchiha's innate evil.
According to Tobirama's theory, their brains are greatly changed by the influence of their pupil power.
Kiyoshi is different, he is not a pure-blooded Uchiha, nor is he from this world.
He cannot understand such lunatics, and it is difficult to change other people's minds.
"The next step shouldn't be too far off."
Kiyoshi had a smile on his lips.
…
Rin and Obito, having left, reached the edge of the Uchiha compound, just one step away from the streets of Konoha.
"Obito, Kiyoshi was helping me practice chakra nature transformation just now." Rin finally spoke.
"What chakra nature transformation requires that?"
Obito looked disbelieving, pausing before saying, "Rin, don't be fooled by that Kiyoshi. Some people look kind on the outside, but their hearts are as dark as can be."
Obito wanted to advise Rin not to go to Kiyoshi again.
Obito didn't know much about chakra nature transformation because he always slept in class.
However, he had never heard of needing to hold hands or have other physical contact to complete this practice.
"Obito, you don't understand."
Rin could only shake her head.
Whether it works or not, she has to try.
How could she just watch Kakashi sink into darkness?
Ninjas easily make mistakes in missions when they act on impulse.
She wanted to help Kakashi share some of the pressure.
"I'll go back first."
Rin waved her hand and stepped out of the Uchiha compound.
Obito stayed alone, standing by the wall of the Uchiha compound.
"Rin is learning chakra nature transformation, but isn't Rin planning to become a medical ninja in the future? Could it be a Yang Release chakra nature transformation?" Obito pondered.
…
Early morning
Kiyoshi got up from bed, ate a simple breakfast, washed up, and headed to Training Ground No. 3.
The forest was dense, and startled birds flew away from time to time.
Kiyoshi stood in front of a tree and began to form hand seals.
He extended his index and middle fingers, joining the two fingers together.
Strands of blue-white electric arcs coiled around Kiyoshi's fingertips.
Kiyoshi calculated the consumption of chakra and stamina.
Unlike those E-rank ninjutsu and Lightning Release: Iron Skin that Kiyoshi and swordsmanship Kiyoshi had already learned, purely offensive ninjutsu like Lightning Release: Lightning Finger requires more precise control.
If a ninja doesn't have sufficient Chakra control and doesn't know how to properly make hand seals, it will lead to waste.
Only a Jonin can avoid such waste, perfectly converting excess chakra into stamina.
Crackle!
A subtle electric arc sound rang out.
After the chakra gathered in the meridian system in the index and middle fingers, Kiyoshi suddenly thrust forward.
Sizzle!
The rough bark of the tree immediately emitted a burnt smell.
Kiyoshi extended his fingers, which were now charred with black colour, still smoking.
"Not bad."
Kiyoshi nodded.
This does not represent the limit of this ninjutsu.
As long as a ninja's 'nin' and 'precision' values are high enough, the power of their ninjutsu can be increased.
Just like how Madara's B-rank ninjutsu Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation required more than twenty Kirigakure ninjas to use the B-rank ninjutsu Water Release: Water Formation Wall to be able to withstand it.
Kiyoshi's adaptability to lightning release was already very high due to the Yotsuki Clan's talent.
He also had the green Trait Lightning Genin, increasing it by 20%.
The mediocre Lightning Release: Lightning Finger can cause decent damage in Kiyoshi's hands.
"And… I am constantly getting stronger."
The feedback of pupil power from last night hadn't stopped until now.
Kiyoshi had a premonition that this would continue for some time.
"Then next is genjutsu."
Kiyoshi had learned swordsmanship and acquired the corresponding Trait.
He had also acquired the corresponding Trait for learning Lightning Release.
Logically speaking, when he masters genjutsu, he should get the corresponding genjutsu Trait.
Kiyoshi just wondered if the Trait panel will consider Lightning Release: Flash Pillar as genjutsu or lightning release.
After pondering for a while, Kiyoshi began to practice this ninjutsu.
Thinking too much is useless, it is better to seize every minute and second to strengthen himself.
…
Konoha Street
Rin walked through the bustling crowd, thinking about Kakashi's affairs in her heart.
"Lightning Release… how can it stimulate cells?"
Rin suddenly heard a familiar voice, and when she looked back, she found that it was Kakashi.
"Kakashi, have you been assigned to a three-man team now?"
Seeing Kakashi, who she had been thinking about, Rin greeted him.
"Yeah."
Kakashi nodded.
He was dressed as a ninja, carrying a short sword left behind by Sakumo.
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