Naruto: Traveling Through Time Starting with Seizing the Dragon Vein

Chapter 124 I, Obito Uchiha, will definitely stop the masked man.

Main timeline, Loulan underground core laboratory.

Under the flawless sensory deception of "Mirror Flower Water Moon," the three members of Minato's team, who had just landed, even thought they hadn't moved an inch.

In their minds, the surroundings were still that dark, damp tree hollow where they sought refuge.

Just as a ripple appeared in the space in front of them, Uchiha Tsuki and Uchiha Hikaru slowly emerged from the shadows, one after the other.

Yue casually snapped her fingers.

"Snapped."

The "tree hole" in front of me vanished instantly, like shattered glass!

Instead, there are towering metal towers filled with a cross-generational cyberpunk vibe, intricate chakra channels, and cold, massive experimental tables!

"Where...where am I?!"

Obito Uchiha, who had been anxiously peering out of the "cave entrance" while clutching a kunai, was startled by this sudden change in the environment.

But when he turned around and saw the two walking in unharmed, he immediately forgot about the eeriness of the surroundings and jumped up excitedly:

"Moon-senpai! Light-senpai! You're back!"

Although Lin was curious about where she was, she still handed the prepared water bottle to Yue.

Yue took the water bottle, but instead of drinking, she sat down cross-legged in front of the three of them.

He glanced at the three young boys in front of him, and his tone suddenly became more serious than ever before.

"Obito, Kakashi, Rin. What I'm about to say concerns the very survival of the entire ninja world, so you must listen carefully to every single word."

Sensing the seriousness in Yue's tone, the three boys immediately straightened their backs, even the usually carefree Obito held his breath.

"Although that old man who tried to manipulate your fate in the dark is dead, there is an even more terrifying conspiracy hidden behind him."

The sound of the moon echoed in the laboratory.

"...There is a masked demon hidden in the shadows of history who is attempting to collect the nine tailed beasts and unleash an ultimate genjutsu called 'Infinite Tsukuyomi.' If he succeeds, everyone in the world will be dragged into a false dream, becoming mindless living dead, until the world is completely destroyed!"

"What's worse is that the higher-ups in Konoha, and even the Kage of the other five great nations, are all controlled by them, forcing us to go into hiding."

"And in this world shrouded in false destiny, only the three of you possess the potential to stop this conspiracy. Only you can stop that masked man!"

"Destroy the world?!"

Obito Uchiha's eyes widened suddenly, his newly awakened Sharingan shining brightly under the laboratory's dim blue light.

His breathing became rapid instantly.

Destroying the world? A masked man? A savior?

These words acted like the most potent fuel, instantly igniting the youthful spirit and passion within this thirteen-year-old boy!

Obito subconsciously glanced at Nohara Rin beside him out of the corner of his eye.

Lin Zheng's mouth was slightly open, her face showing a mixture of surprise and worry.

"If... if I could defeat that masked man who tried to destroy the world and save the entire ninja world..."

Obito screamed wildly in his heart, and the image of himself wearing the God Robe and standing on the Hokage Rock, receiving cheers from thousands of people, involuntarily appeared in his mind.

"By then, I will not only be able to become Hokage without any problem and completely crush that arrogant Kakashi under my feet, but Rin... Rin will definitely look at me with those adoring, sparkling eyes, right?!"

Thinking of this, Obito felt his blood boiling.

He abruptly stood up, yanked down his goggles, clenched his right fist, slammed it into his chest, and roared:

"Senior Yue! Don't worry! I'm going to be the Hokage! No matter who that masked man is, or what his schemes are, I, Obito Uchiha, will definitely use these Sharingan to beat him to a pulp! I will never allow him to destroy everyone's world!"

Hearing Obito's delusional and boastful words, Kakashi, standing to the side, simply lowered his head slightly.

Kakashi reached out and gently covered his left eye.

"A conspiracy to destroy the world... has even the shadows of various countries been included in the plot?"

This genius, who became a Jonin at the young age of twelve, was far more profound and rational than Obito.

Countless unexpected events since the Battle of Kannabi Bridge flashed through his mind, and considering that they were the key to saving the world, he had already made up his mind.

Kakashi took a deep breath, perfectly concealing the turbulent emotions surging within him beneath his deadpan expression.

He looked up, hands in his pockets, and drawled out:

"Ugh... This is really troublesome. I just escaped death and now I've been given a mission to save the world of this level? But... since even the senior has said so, as the captain, I can't just watch some idiot go to his death. I have no choice but to reluctantly take on the task."

"Hey! Kakashi! Who are you calling an idiot?!" Obito immediately bristled as if his tail had been stepped on.

Watching the two of them start their usual bickering again, Nohara Rin, who had been on edge the whole time, finally couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Her gentle eyes swept back and forth between Obito and Kakashi's faces, and an indescribable warmth welled up in her heart.

"That's great... Obito is alright, Kakashi's eyes are healed, and the three of us can stand together like before."

Lin gently clenched her fists and silently made a vow in her heart:

I will also strive to keep up with my seniors and become the top medical ninja. In the future, no matter how powerful the enemy, I will never let Obito and Kakashi get hurt again!

Rin stepped forward, smiling as she tugged at the hems of Obito and Kakashi's clothes, her voice soft:

"Yes! As long as the three of us are together, we can definitely do it!"

Hearing Rin's words, and especially feeling her trusting gaze, Obito's inner chuunibyou was given a final boost, instantly making him burst with passion.

“That’s right! As long as we…” Obito’s face flushed slightly as he loudly declared, then he glanced awkwardly at the white-haired man beside him, “plus that idiot Kakashi… as long as the three of us are together, we will definitely stop that masked man and save the world!”

Without the slightest hesitation, Obito stretched out his hand, back of his hand facing up, and then looked at Rin expectantly, inviting her to come up with him.

Without hesitation, Rin placed her fair and soft hand on Obito's hand, and the two smiled at each other.

Then, Obito and Rin both turned their attention to Kakashi, who had his hands in his pockets.

Looking into those two bright, almost blinding eyes, a barely perceptible warmth flickered in Kakashi's empty, lifeless eyes.

His father's death and Obito's serious injury once weighed heavily on him.

But now, his left eye is completely unharmed, and his companion is truly standing beside him.

"I just can't do anything with you two idiots..."

Kakashi sighed helplessly.

He reached out his hand, and although the movement seemed extremely reluctant, he firmly and forcefully placed it on the back of Lin's hand.

"Save the world!" Obito shouted.

Listening to the three core protagonists who had been completely "fooled" by his words, Uchiha Tsukihime's lips curled into an extremely pleased smile beneath his mask.

Should we send Obito Uchiha to beat up the future "Masked Obito"?

This is so much fun, hehe.

"Very good. Since you have this awareness, then your current combat strength may not be enough."

Yue stood up, casually waved her hand, and a heavy metal door deep inside the laboratory slowly opened.

"Come with me, I'm going to take you to a completely safe place where you will meet your future companions and begin the highest level of special training!"

Chapter 125 The Establishment of the 'Dawn' Organization

After passing through a long metal tunnel, Yue led the three members of the Minato team to an extremely spacious underground space.

The training ground here is covered with soft grass, and the overhead lights simulate blue sky and white clouds.

"This is the internal academy area of ​​Loulan." Yue stopped and pointed to several figures throwing kunai at each other on the training ground ahead.

The Inner Academy, or Inner Academy for short, is located near his laboratory and is personally taught by him. It is prepared by him for ninjas with the potential to change the ninja world.

The outer academy area is located in Loulan and is divided into several levels based on age. If there are particularly outstanding young people, they will be recommended by Sara to enter the inner academy.

Obito curiously peeked out.

On the training field, a boy with orange spiky hair was shouting and dodging shuriken. Behind him was a boy with a timid face and thick red hair covering his eyes, and a blue-haired little girl who was folding paper into hidden weapons.

Opposite them, a brown-haired boy with a green mineral necklace around his neck was forming hand seals and charging forward while shouting:

"Hey! You redhead over there, don't hide! I'm the man who's going to become Hokage, Senju Nawaki! Behold my ultimate taijutsu technique!"

"What's so great about being the Hokage!" The orange-haired boy (Yahiko) retorted, picking up a wooden stick and charging forward.

"I, Yahiko, am the man who will change this world!"

"The Hokage?!"

Upon hearing those two words, Obito's radar went off like crazy.

He shoved Kakashi aside, strode into the training ground, pointed at the boy who called himself Senju Nawaki, and shouted arrogantly:

"Hey! You idiot over there with the necklace! Who are you saying will become Hokage? The Hokage of Konoha has already been decided by me, Uchiha Obito!"

The entire room fell silent instantly.

Nawaki stopped what he was doing, looked Obito up and down, his gaze finally settling on the Uchiha clan crest on Obito's back, and he immediately let out a cold laugh:

"Huh? Someone from the Uchiha clan wants to be Hokage? Dream on!"

"Did the Uchiha eat your rice? I'm destined to save the world!"

Obito, showing no weakness, stepped forward. The two hot-blooded idiots, whose personalities were extremely similar and who both had "Hokage" on their lips, instantly clashed forehead to forehead, sparking fierce flames.

"Looks like... another noisy idiot has arrived."

Yahiko tossed aside the wooden stick, crossed his arms, and sized up Obito. "However, the ideal of 'saving this terrible world' is not bad. He barely qualifies as my little brother."

"Who's your little brother, you orange-headed guy!"

Watching the three boys suddenly start arguing and even wrestling on the grass, Kakashi covered his face in despair, his dead fish eyes filled with exhaustion.

"So, idiots do attract each other after all..."

He sighed, walked over and patted Nagato on the shoulder: "You'll get used to it. I've been tormented by that guy with the goggles for years."

Nagato timidly raised his head, looked at Kakashi through his red bangs, and nodded gently: "You...you've worked hard too."