Kakashi didn't comment, opened the door and let Obito in, asking, "If there's something that needs help, just say it quickly."
Obito coming to find him alone at this time definitely means there's something he needs help with, not just playing around.
Usually, it's only when Obito and Nohara Rin come together that they might be inviting him to play.
"How can you be sure I'm here for your help? I'm the strongest ninja among the disciples!" Seeing Kakashi's attitude, Obito emphasized his status.
Maybe Kakashi was stronger in the past, but sorry, the past is the past, and now is now; the reality is, now he is the stronger one.
"So there's nothing, huh? Then I'll continue with my cultivation, suit yourself."
Kakashi said casually, his facial expression unchanged by Obito's words.
"Alright, you guessed right, I do have something to ask for your help."
Sighing, Obito hurriedly grabbed Kakashi.
No choice, even though Uchiha Obito is Mokgetsu's strongest disciple, the strongest disciple can't teach others ninjutsu he doesn't know.
He has a long way to go before reaching the Obito Immortal status.
"Alright, what is it? But let me say beforehand, I might not agree," Kakashi reminded.
With Obito's somewhat unusual thought process, who knows what strange things he might ask him to do.
"It's nothing much, I just hope you could guide my team members on Lightning Release," Obito said.
The promised reward is to teach each person a corresponding attribute ninjutsu, but only Anko is fire attribute, Kotetsu is lightning attribute, and Izumo is water attribute.
The strongest Lightning Release ninja Obito knows is Mokgetsu, but now Mokgetsu is Hokage, he wouldn't have the nerve to ask Mokgetsu to teach Kotetsu.
Besides Mokgetsu, Kakashi is the strongest Lightning Release ninja Obito knows.
Though asking other Jonin to teach Kotetsu would be enough, Obito thinks if he's giving it, he should give the best. At worst, he'd lose some face with Kakashi.
"Oh."
Kakashi responded but didn't give a definite answer.
"Kakashi, can you give a clear answer on whether you're agreeing or not."
Obito scratched his head, feeling he's putting too much effort for his team members.
"Do I get any benefits if I agree with you? They are your team members, not mine, why shouldn't I spend that time to practice Lightning Release myself?" Kakashi asked.
"Uh..."
Obito fell into deep thought; it's not unreasonable for Kakashi to ask for benefits, since requesting someone to work requires a commission, which is a ninja's truth.
But as for what benefit to give Kakashi, he hadn't really thought it through.
"Why don't I teach you a Fire Release then, or you can let me teach others too," Obito offered weakly.
Thinking about it carefully, he really doesn't have much to offer Kakashi; Kakashi isn't short of money and wouldn't be moved by it.
Kakashi turned around with White Fang, ready to leave.
"Kakashi, stop, don't force me to beg you!" Obito shouted.
Begging is begging, but he can't lose the status of the strongest disciple.
Kakashi turned back speechlessly, this tone made him feel as if Obito was going to fight him.
"One hundred thousand ryō. If you're willing to pay, let me know the time," Kakashi said.
Actually, Kakashi doesn't mind teaching others; there's a saying, 'Teaching is learning,' and teaching others can also improve oneself.
The main issue is that Obito is too arrogant; agreeing directly would be giving Obito too much face.
Obito was stunned; turns out money can solve Kakashi, he should've just said at the door he wanted to buy Kakashi's time.
"Deal! Tomorrow morning at Training Field No. 2," Obito quickly agreed, worried Kakashi would change his mind.
Kakashi nodded indifferently.
Obito sighed in relief, waved goodbye to Kakashi, and ran towards Nohara Rin's house.
He doesn't know many Water Release ninjas; although Nohara Rin's Water Release isn't as strong as Kakashi's Lightning Release, there's really no better choice.
Unlike when he was at Kakashi's house, just thinking of Nohara Rin's cute face made Obito's face involuntarily break into a smile as he hurried.
He deliberately arranged it this way, going to Kakashi first, then Nohara Rin, bitterness before sweetness.
And to prevent Nohara Rin from getting that Kakashi is also on the list of teaching options before seeing him together.
Obito didn't want Nohara Rin to see him begging Kakashi.
When Obito arrived near Nohara Rin's house, she was strolling with her parents after dinner.
Seeing the warm family scene of Nohara Rin's family, Obito couldn't help but stop.
As an orphan, this is an experience Obito has never had.
"Obito, good evening." Nohara Rin noticed Obito and smiled to greet him.
Obito's mind was still lingering on that warm scene, only dumbly nodding in response.
Nohara Rin ran to Obito, her big eyes looking directly into Obito's, asking, "Obito, what are you zoning out about?"
Obito snapped out of it and instinctively took a closer look, finding Nohara Rin's eyes were so bright and clear, making his heart race.
"Ah haha." Obito stepped back awkwardly, laughing.
Not knowing how to answer, he could only use laughter to cover it up.
"Damn Kakashi, if he knew Water Release, I wouldn't need this." Obito inwardly cursed Kakashi bitterly.
"Little Rin, then we'll head back," Nohara Rin's parents said.
"Mm."
Nohara Rin waved goodbye, feeling Obito was there for a reason.
"Goodbye, Uncle and Auntie," Obito quickly called out to say goodbye.
He was courteous, a model ninja of good behavior.
"Obito, are you here for something?" Nohara Rin turned to look at Obito, smilingly asked.
"Mm, Little Rin, you're really smart."
Obito awkwardly scratched his head, secretly happy inside, feeling Nohara Rin understands him like he understands her.
"I've recently become a captain and have a teammate who's Water Attribute, so I wanted to ask you to teach him Water Release," Obito briefly explained.
"I wouldn't let Little Rin run for nothing, I will give you a hard-earned fee of one hundred thousand ryō," Obito added.
Since he gave it to Kakashi, it certainly couldn't be less for Nohara Rin.
"So in Obito's eyes, I'm someone who's only in it for money." Nohara Rin lowered her head slightly, seeming a little sad.
Obito was dumbfounded, giving money was wrong?
"Damn Kakashi!" Obito's heart chastised Kakashi again bitterly.
Though Kakashi asking for a commission is reasonable, Kakashi indirectly influenced his relationship with Nohara Rin, making him feel very frustrated.
"It's not like Little Rin thinks, I'm just feeling I shouldn't let you work for nothing," Obito nervously explained.
In the next moment, Nohara Rin's expression made him stunned again.
He saw Nohara Rin chuckled, her mouth lightly curving into a mischievous smile, as beautiful as cherry blossoms blooming in spring.
"Obito, you're too easily fooled, I know you're not like that kind of person." Nohara Rin laughed lightly with her mouth covered.
It's interesting to occasionally tease Obito, Mokgetsu and Kakashi like doing this.
"Whether there's a reward, I'll agree, since it's Obito's request."
Obito has helped Nohara Rin a lot, often protecting her during missions, and she remembers all of it.
"Mm...mm, then it's settled, to...tomorrow morning at Training Field No. 2."
"Little...little Rin, I have urgent matters, I'll leave first, see you tomorrow."
Obito, slightly stammering, said, and with a slightly red face, fled towards the Uchiha Clan Land.
After running several kilometers away, Obito's rapidly beating heart gradually returned to normal, and he calmly thought further.
"Little Rin is still the best." Obito inwardly praised Nohara Rin while mentally stepping on Kakashi.
Walking on his way home, Obito thought about many things.
He wondered if Nohara Rin's kindness towards him was as he imagined, or if it was different.
Obito dared not to confirm it with Nohara Rin; if it's not the answer in his heart, it would be painful for him.
PS: First chapter, this one is 4k
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