Lin Yu lived like a salted fish for a few more days. During this time, he spent most of his days training at the Ninja Academy, occasionally taking time to tutor the dead last Obito, and more importantly, to build rapport.
However, the more he interacted with Obito, the more he was influenced by his sunshine and enthusiasm. Although sometimes he was slow-witted and stumped by simple questions, Lin Yu couldn't deny that he liked Obito more than Kakashi.
Obito now was akin to Naruto, no wonder he was chosen by Uchiha Madara as the "succession recipient."
Thinking that this somewhat naive, struggling Obito in front of him could evolve from a Two Tomoe to a Mangekyo, and awaken an extremely rare spatial dojūtsu, it was simply a template for a chosen one.
Lin Yu couldn't help but quip, "You Uchiha are all cheaters!"
"Huh? Teacher Lin Yu, were you calling me just now? What's a cheater?"
Obito got up, scratching his head. He seemed to have heard something significant!
Lin Yu flicked Obito on the head and said grumpily, "Why did you stop! Keep going!"
"But... but..."
Obito grimaced and resumed his one-handed push-ups, his small face turning red again. He wondered, *I'm not good at science, why is Teacher Lin Yu making me do push-ups!?*
Lin Yu: *It's because I'm jealous of you!*
"Yo! Lin Yu, are you giving your students a physical workout?"
"Hokage-sama!"
"Ah! It's the Hokage! Hello!" Obito's face flushed, unsure whether to continue his push-ups or stand up to salute. In the end, he could only answer while doing them, his face still red.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, holding his pipe, glanced at Obito and saw that the child seemed to be working very hard. He said to Lin Yu, "Lin Yu, you can't be too harsh on students, or I'll have to punish you."
Lin Yu yawned and said, "I'm giving Obito tutoring in science! I never resort to corporal punishment; I'm ashamed of it!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Obito, who was doing push-ups, and after confirming that there were no books or materials on the ground, he asked with a puzzled expression, "This... this is called science tutoring?"
"Uh... Aha, Obito here is too energetic. Only by expending most of his energy can he calm down and study!" Lin Yu said with his eyes open, earnestly.
Obito: *Teacher Lin Yu, thank you very much!*
Hiruzen Sarutobi initially found it quite reasonable, but as the Hokage, he gave Lin Yu a look and said, "You must be a good teacher, passing on your knowledge to them. That's what you and I talked about: teaching, educating, and resolving doubts!"
*My goodness! I didn't expect Hiruzen-sama to understand and support me so much,* Lin Yu's confidence soared: *Obito, this is what the Hokage-sama said, he wants me to pass on "knowledge" to you, you can't escape now, you're Kakashi's!*
"Alright, I won't disturb you any further. Just maintain a good balance."
Hiruzen Sarutobi turned around. He was here today to try giving a speech on the Will of Fire and see how it went. If it was feasible, he would give a school-wide speech next time!
*Let all the children remember our Konoha's Will of Fire!*
"Um... Hokage-sama, have you ever heard of a 'guàbǐ'?"
Obito, seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi about to leave, could no longer restrain himself and asked the question that was bothering him.
"Guàbǐ?" A large question mark appeared above Hiruzen Sarutobi's head. He had read the history of the ninja world but had never heard such a term. Was this some secret? Or a common saying among the masses?
Obito, feeling Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze on him, immediately tensed up and quickly said, "Teacher Lin Yu said it just now. It seems to be something about all Uchiha being 'guàbǐ'."
*Damn it! Didn't you not hear clearly, Obito! Why are you repeating it exactly like that now!*
*Well, I originally thought you, with your thick eyebrows, wouldn't lie, but I never expected that you, Obito, would be like this!*
Might Duy: *Does he have my thick eyebrows?*
Obito: *My eyebrows are clearly thin!*
Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi look over, Lin Yu explained, "Ahem! This 'guàbǐ' refers to a type of person who is born with a strength that others can hardly achieve in a lifetime. They gain strength through hard training, while these people gain strength just by eating and sleeping. Such people are very hateful!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded. It was true. His current strength was entirely the result of his own hard training, second by second. If he knew someone could surpass him just by eating and sleeping, Hiruzen Sarutobi would probably rush up and fight them to the death!
*Guàbǐ! Truly hateful!*
But Obito beside him looked confused. How could he, the dead last, be a 'guàbǐ'! He immediately retorted, "Teacher Lin Yu, but my strength, how could it be considered 'guàbǐ'!"
*Slap!*
Lin Yu hit Obito on the head and said sternly, "That's for not reviewing your theoretical knowledge properly! I was talking about Jinchūriki just now, not Uchiha!"
"Really!?" Obito rubbed the red mark on his head, looking quite resentful. His ears were sharp, how could he have misheard?
Hiruzen Sarutobi, however, seemed to realize something. Jinchūriki could indeed be called 'guàbǐ'. From a young age, they possessed the terrifying power of the Tailed Beasts. Some special Jinchūriki could even coexist peacefully with their Tailed Beasts, but there were pros and cons.
However...
*You call Jinchūriki 'guàbǐ', Lin Yu. Doesn't Kushina at your home have any objections?* Hiruzen Sarutobi thought of the Uzumaki Kushina, who dared to slam his door, and a headache started to form. *Neither of these two from the Uzumaki clan is easy to deal with!*
Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't linger, but the word 'guàbǐ' was etched in his mind. His learned mind would not allow him to be missing a word!
After Hiruzen Sarutobi left, Lin Yu chuckled. He felt that a classic scene was about to be born at his hands!
He then vigorously patted Obito's head and praised him, "Obito! You did great! Teacher is treating you to Ichiraku Ramen tonight! Eat as much as you want!"
Obito rubbed his head, looking dejected: *Eating ramen is fine, but why do you have to pat my head so hard when you praise me, Teacher Lin Yu! It'll make me dumber!*
...
After school that evening, at the Ichiraku Ramen shop, Teuchi eyed Lin Yu's new customer, Uchiha Obito, with a vigilant gaze.
Teuchi was afraid that this new companion brought by Lin Yu would also be a "big eater." If that were the case, Teuchi might as well enter retirement early!
*Gulp, gulp!*
"Wow, Teacher Lin Yu, this ramen shop's food is too delicious!"
With a noodle hanging from his cheek, Obito said with a look of satisfaction, licking his lips slightly, "Boss, your ramen is too delicious. Is there any secret to it?"
Teuchi was relieved when Obito didn't ask for "one more order." Then he laughed and replied, "What secret? It's all my love for ramen that makes it so delicious."
"Young man, if you do anything with your heart, you will eventually discover its uniqueness!"
Obito was surprised that the boss not only made delicious ramen but also spoke so wisely. He reached out his hand and said, "Boss, my name is Uchiha Obito. Please take care of me in the future!"
Teuchi was stunned at first. He wiped his hands on his apron and shook Obito's hand, saying, "My name is Teuchi. You can call me Brother Teuchi in the future. If you come here to eat ramen, I'll give you... 10% off!"
Lin Yu looked at this scene with some surprise. Otsutsuki Isshiki and Uchiha Obito, the mastermind behind the Akatsuki, shaking hands across centuries. This was enough to propel an era! (Ramen Era!)
It was quite dramatic!