Without stopping, without admiring the scenery, five days later Lin Yu and the other three stood at the border of the Land of Fire.
Because it was a top-secret mission, Lin Yu didn't plan to go to the front-line base in Konoha to meet Jiraiya. After another two days of detour, they finally got closer and closer to the Divine Land Bridge.
Of course, Kakashi led the way the entire time. They no longer dared to let Lin Yu, who couldn't distinguish east from west, lead.
Originally, it only took them three to four days to travel from the Land of Fire to the Land of Grass, but because Lin Yu led them the wrong way, they had to waste an extra day.
Lin Yu was also helpless. According to the rules of the strong, as one becomes stronger, some aspects of them become different from ordinary people. This might be something one has to lose to become strong.
While on the road, the long-silent atmosphere was finally broken by Obito.
"Teacher Lin Yu, I... I haven't awakened the Sharingan yet. Why did you help me back then?"
Lin Yu turned his head and smiled, "Of course it's because Obito, you are an indispensable part of Kakashi!"
"Nonsense!"
Kakashi, who was beside them, couldn't help it. How could this be related to him!
The originally serious atmosphere was instantly shattered.
"Obito, the dead last, it won't change anything whether you're there or not. We will definitely complete the mission!"
Kakashi would never allow himself to fail in a mission. He wanted to avenge his father and restore the glory of the Hatake clan.
"Damn Kakashi! I'll definitely let you know how powerful I am!"
Obito was very angry seeing Kakashi's disdain for him. Kakashi was truly annoying!
He had never said a good word to him!
"There's still about half a day's journey to reach our destination. Everyone, cheer up! After this job, we'll be heroes of Konoha!"
"Teacher Lin Yu, you say that as if we're bandits. And Teacher Lin Yu, do you really know the way?"
Obito and the other two were already wary of Lin Yu's poor sense of direction and didn't believe his estimate of half a day's journey.
Lin Yu's foot slipped, and he almost fell from the tree. He looked at Obito speechlessly, "Do I have so little credibility in your eyes?"
"Yes!"
The three youngsters silently responded.
"You... huh?"
Lin Yu frowned. Within his sensory range, a powerful chakra fluctuation suddenly appeared, carrying a malicious intent!
"Kurama, is it him?" Lin Yu communicated with Kurama mentally.
"It's him! I'll never forget this chakra in my life! It's a disgusting smell! Damn Uchiha Madara!"
Inside the sealing gate, Kurama frantically clawed at the ground, its fox face filled with rage. It would absolutely not let go of the guy who controlled it like a pet with genjutsu!
He must be beaten to the ground! Then follow up with continuous Tailed Beast Bombs!
Lin Yu's thoughts shifted, and he stopped. He said to Obito and the other two, "There's an emergency. We might have to split up."
Kakashi looked puzzled. "Aren't we on a mission? Is there something more important than the mission?"
Lin Yu shook his head. "If this matter isn't handled, the mission cannot be completed."
Uchiha Madara was coming for Obito, and Lin Yu wouldn't hand Obito over to him. Therefore, the two of them were bound to fight, and Lin Yu didn't believe he would lose, or rather, it was impossible for him to lose!
The aging Uchiha Madara would be no match for him, but he still had to be careful of capsizing in the gutter.
"How could that be? Teacher Lin Yu, I'll go with you!" Obito volunteered.
Lin Yu walked forward, ruffled Obito's head, and said, "You stay with Kakashi and be good, obedient!"
Lin Yu turned to Kakashi and said, "Kakashi, I trust you the most. I'm leaving Obito and Rin to you. Take good care of them."
Kakashi nodded. "Don't worry, I'll lead them to complete the mission successfully!"
Damn it! Teacher Lin Yu also treated me like a child. Obito's eyes were indignant. He, Uchiha Obito, was no longer a child! He was strong!
Lin Yu watched the figures of Kakashi and the other two leave, a trace of blood appearing in his eyes. A white-blue flame was silently flicked onto Obito by Lin Yu, and then, using Kurama's ability to sense malice, he leaped towards Uchiha Madara's direction.
"Hiss! Mmm~"
"Obito, what are you doing? We're on a mission, please don't make such strange noises!"
Kakashi's skin crawled when he heard Obito suddenly let out such an "alluring" sound.
"I didn't! I don't know what happened just now, I just felt comfortable all over and couldn't help but make that sound..."
"Alright, you don't need to explain! Obito, stop reading those perverted manga!"
"..."
"Kakashi! Aren't you the one being the aggressor? I know you usually like to read those things!"
"Hmph! Ridiculous, how could I be interested in such things!"
Obito's eyes became playful, as if he had forgotten the pleasant feeling just now.
"Kakashi, you don't need to hide it, Teacher Lin Yu told me everything!"
"Damn it! How did Teacher Lin Yu know!"
"Hahaha! Kakashi, are you admitting it?"
"...Damn dead last!"
Their figures gradually disappeared.
...
Lin Yu weaved through the forest, the surrounding scenery rapidly receding. He needed to find a spacious place so that he wouldn't be restricted when fighting, and he wasn't referring to himself, but Kurama.
Uchiha Madara didn't care about Lin Yu choosing a place. He leisurely followed behind Lin Yu, letting the opponent choose a geomantically auspicious burial site. He, Uchiha Madara, had this much patience!
However, as time passed, Uchiha Madara gradually became impatient. He had clearly been here before! This brat was leading him in circles!
What a cunning brat! Did he think delaying would be useful?
Uchiha Madara's speed suddenly increased, instantly closing a large distance between him and Lin Yu.
"Fire Style: Dragon Flame Release Song Technique!"
Four fire dragons attacked Lin Yu from above, below, left, and right, making it impossible to evade.
Boom!
A puff of smoke rose, and Uchiha Madara landed on a tree, the three-tomoe Sharingan in his eyes slowly rotating.
"Oh?"
Uchiha Madara let out a soft exclamation, as if he had seen something unexpected, but he wasn't overly surprised.
The "no-damage-in-smoke" rule was triggered. A golden figure extended its hand and dispersed the white smoke around it. The Six Paths Senjutsu tomoe appeared on its upper body, and Lin Yu opened his eyes. He glanced at the flame-like golden chakra wrapped around him and murmured, "Is this the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode?"
"Strength and speed are greatly increased, and perception has become incredibly vast!"
Lin Yu activated Kagura Shingan. At this moment, he could actually sense the chakra of Obito and the others fifty to sixty miles away. It was truly an incredible state.
However... it was only passable. The combat power enhancement was completely inferior to Mangekyo.
Lin Yu only sensed it slightly before closing his eyes again.
"Then, it's up to you now, Kurama!"