The next morning.
"Knock, knock, knock!"
"Kakashi, open the door! The sun is already up, why are you still sleeping!"
"Kakashi, wake up quickly, I want to introduce you to a great little guy!"
Tobi knocked on the Hatake family's door for a long time with no response. He scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed. "Shisui, please wait here for a moment. I'll go in and see what Kakashi is doing."
Shisui nodded, "It's alright, Tobi-bro. I'll wait outside for you."
With a little effort, Tobi vaulted over the wall, muttering, "Kakashi, honestly, oversleeping isn't a good habit. It makes me, his friend, look so bad!"
In the bedroom, Kakashi was already awake. He hadn't eaten for a day and a night, and he lay on the bed contemplating life.
His mind was filled with Tobi's image, his every word, his every smile... Ah!
Kakashi was going crazy. He couldn't help but think of Tobi, no matter how hard he tried to forget. It was maddening!
Kakashi sat up, weakly patting the pillow, and whispered, "Uchiha Tobi! Uchiha Tobi! Why is my mind full of you!!!"
"Huh? Kakashi, what are you saying, your mind is full of me?"
Kakashi froze, suddenly looked up, and saw Tobi hiding on his ceiling, wearing a mischievous grin.
Boom!
An invisible lightning bolt struck Kakashi's body, splitting him in "two." He collapsed back onto the bed, his face pale, with only one thought in his mind: It's over! It's completely over! My life is ruined by Tobi!
Tobi landed beside Kakashi and nudged him, "Still sleeping, Kakashi? It's time to train!"
Kakashi mumbled, "It's over! Everything is over! I don't want to live anymore!"
Tobi helped Kakashi up and quickly dressed him, sighing, "Kakashi, what would you do if I weren't here one day? Your self-care skills are too poor!"
"Let's go!"
Kakashi walked like a puppet, led by Tobi, his body disheveled by the wind.
Click.
The moment the door opened, Kakashi flung Tobi's hand away. Like a drawn sword, he immediately regained his usual composure and aloofness.
Shisui, who was waiting outside, saw a white-haired boy following behind Tobi. His small body immediately straightened. He had heard of Kakashi's father, the White Fang of the Leaf, and knew he was an important combatant in the village and a heroic figure.
Shisui deeply admired these seniors who fought and sacrificed for the village. He politely addressed Kakashi, "Nice to meet you! My name is Uchiha Shisui. Please take care of me!"
Kakashi was startled by Shisui's formal expression but quickly responded, "Hello, I am Hatake Kakashi. It's a pleasure to meet you."
Kakashi was surprised to find another Uchiha who didn't look down on people. He glanced at Tobi with a slightly strange look, as if asking: Where did you pick him up from?
Tobi shrugged, "Found him on the way!"
"What do you think? Shisui's pretty good, right!"
Tobi punched Kakashi's shoulder, saying with a smile.
"Hmm... not bad. Much more polite than you, you dead last."
Kakashi observed Shisui for a while and nodded slightly.
"Damn it! Who are you calling that! You white..."
Tobi's peripheral vision caught sight of the curious Shisui. He paused and snorted at Kakashi, "Hmph! I'll save some face for you in front of Shisui!"
"Stupid dead last!"
"Damn it! Kakashi, you're really unpleasant! With your personality, you'll never find a wife!"
Kakashi's lips curled under his mask, "I don't have time to think about such things. Isn't it more satisfying to train hard?"
"Enough talk! I'm going to spar with you later!"
"Stupid dead last!"
"Damn it! Shisui, let's go! Don't bother with this arrogant white-haired kid!"
Shisui followed behind Tobi, his little face filled with bewilderment. "Did I join the wrong group? Why do Tobi-bro and Kakashi-senpai's relationship seem... off?"
...
Leaf Village Training Ground No. 417.
This was Orochimaru's personal training ground, though it was now leased by Lin Yu. The surroundings had been renovated, and the overgrown weeds were a thing of the past.
"Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu!"
"Water Style: Water Wall Jutsu!"
Kakashi and Tobi's figures crisscrossed the training ground. Traces of their ninjutsu were everywhere. Shisui watched with great interest, his small hands mimicking their hand seals. However, he hadn't awakened his Sharingan yet and could only copy the seals as best as he could.
"Tobi, you fell for it!"
The Kakashi in front of him turned into a puff of smoke after Tobi hit him. Tobi was shocked and tried to retreat quickly, but it was too late.
"Chakra Absorption Technique!"
Kakashi's voice came from underground. A hand quickly grabbed Tobi's ankle and pulled, burying Tobi in the soil, leaving only his extremely frustrated head exposed.
Kakashi burst out of the ground from another spot, one hand on his hip, looking at Tobi's exposed head with disdain. "I told you you're no match for me. Last time was just an accident, and it was indoors, so I couldn't use my full strength."
Tobi's face flushed with anger. "Hmph! Today was just an accident. I'll definitely beat you next time! Aren't you going to pull me out!"
Tobi's face was red. Shisui was still watching! Kakashi, you're not even giving my Uchiha Tobi any face!
Couldn't we just call it a draw? What an annoying personality!
"Tobi-bro, Kakashi-senpai, you're both so amazing! Is this the strength forged on the battlefield?"
Shisui ran to Tobi's side, his eyes shining as he stared at them. He wanted to go to the battlefield quickly too!
"Hey! Hurry up and pull me out!"
Seeing Shisui run over, Tobi quickly yelled at Kakashi.
"Tch!"
Kakashi grabbed Tobi's head and with a *whoosh*, a person flew out.
*Splat!*
"Kakashi, are you trying to kill me!"
Tobi got up from the ground, feeling as if his head had almost detached for a moment. Damn Kakashi!
"Tobi-bro, Kakashi-senpai, I want to learn ninjutsu from you!" Shisui said with longing.
"Tobi, the dead last, can't teach you. Let me!"
"Damn it! What are you saying, Kakashi? My Fire Style ninjutsu is much better than yours!"
"Tch! You stupid idiot buried in the dirt!"
"Damn it! One day I'll get back at you!"
...
Meanwhile, Lin Yu, who had just returned to the Leaf Village, was summoned to the Hokage's office by an unknown guardian. Lin Yu shivered as he looked at the gloomy Hokage's office.
This... Tobi wouldn't have sold me out, would he?