69novels Chapter 245 Obito: Then hand over your stupid little bean to me to raise?
Chapter 245 Obito: Then hand over your stupid little bean to me to raise?
Chapter 245 Obito: Then hand over your stupid little bean to me to raise?
on the screen.
Sasuke lowered his head and mechanically ate his breakfast, finding it tasteless and unappetizing.
He couldn't help but steal glances again and again at the quiet figure dining on the other side of the table.
His Nissan was sipping his soup with elegance and composure, occasionally exchanging a few words with his mother.
Nii-san is still here—he really is still here—Sasuke looked at Ryo, feeling a sense of unreality, fearing that all of this was just an illusion.
My brother was still sitting in front of me, peaceful and serene, just like any ordinary family morning.
This realization filled him with immense relief.
However, deep within this warmth lies a subtle sense of loss.
But—the Nii-san in front of him—Sasuke's heart tightened slightly.
Rong looked at herself with the same gaze she had when she looked at her younger brother in "this family," who was both spoiled and lazy.
The smile he gave himself was only a smile he gave to Sasuke, who had grown up carefree.
Nissan—I don't remember.
In this world, Nissan cannot even recognize himself.
[Ding! Sasuke's emotional fluctuations have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
This thought brought with it an indescribable pang of sorrow.
He didn't remember asking me in that dilapidated courtyard in the real world, "You must have a hard time in this world, right?"
I don't remember surviving alone, nor do I remember him risking his life to protect me from that demon.
Sasuke felt a lump in his throat and his eyes welled up, but he tried his best to suppress his emotions.
That brief but incredibly genuine recognition and care from Nisan now seems to have become a precious, unique item existing only in Sasuke's memory.
Sasuke slowly closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, he had barely managed to suppress his surging emotions.
Nissan in the dream remembered none of these things—
The seemingly perfect Nii-san before him now evoked a sense of unreality and distance in Sasuke's heart.
Although they remained very close, it seemed as if some invisible barrier was truly separating them.
On the table.
Itachi was focused on drinking his soup, but he quickly noticed the complex gaze that kept drifting towards him from his younger brother.
Itachi put down his teacup, turned his head to look gently at Sasuke, and asked with concern, "Sasuke, what's wrong? You've been distracted since earlier. Are you feeling unwell?"
"Huh?" Sasuke was caught off guard by his brother's probing gaze, and nearly dropped his chopsticks. "N-nothing! I'm fine, brother!"
"I was just—just thinking about some things."
Hearing her younger brother's stammering reply, Rong's brows furrowed with worry, but she quickly concealed it.
He knew Sasuke had something on his mind, but he didn't point it out. Instead, he gently reminded him, "It's good that you're alright, but if you feel unwell anywhere, be sure to tell me."
Rong's gaze softened, her expression no different from when she always cared for her mischievous younger brother.
Sasuke met that familiar gaze, and his nose suddenly felt a little sore. He could only nod heavily, "Yes." Sasuke sighed silently in his heart.
Well, it's good that Nissan didn't get hurt.
He forced himself to suppress the disappointment and bitterness in his heart.
At least—in this dream, Nissan is still alive, and his parents are still alive, and that's enough—
No matter how long this dream lasts, he will cherish this moment.
With this in mind, Sasuke forced himself to cheer up and quickly finished the last few bites of rice in his bowl.
After putting down his chopsticks, Sasuke looked up at Ryo and said expectantly, "Nii-san, are you free today? Can you train with me after dinner?"
Rong was taken aback, then couldn't help but reveal a faint smile.
He showed the doting expression typical of an older brother, and nodded gently without hesitation, saying, "Of course."
"Sasuke!" Mikoto, who was clearing the dishes, glared at her youngest son with feigned reproach. "Why are you pestering your brother to train with you again? Itachi was only recently discharged from the hospital; he needs to rest and recuperate!"
Sasuke shrank back a little embarrassed after his mother said that.
"I-""
He opened his mouth, unsure how to explain, a look of unease appearing on his face.
Seeing this, Itachi immediately smiled and came to his brother's rescue, saying, "It's alright, Mother. Lady Tsunade's medical skills are superb. My body has indeed fully recovered. Appropriate activity will actually help with recovery."
As he spoke, Rong glanced at Sasuke with a reassuring look, without making a sound.
Mikoto shook her head helplessly, but a gentle smile returned to her face: "Sigh—just spoil him!"
Even so, her gaze toward the two brothers was full of relief and affection.
Itachi smiled and raised his eyebrows, while Sasuke blushed and scratched his head shyly.
The two brothers exchanged a glance, and a familiar understanding and warmth filled the air.
At that moment, Sasuke felt a long-lost sense of fulfillment and peace within him.
The two quickly cleared the table, and the two brothers walked out of the house side by side, heading towards the courtyard one after the other.
Looking at his brother's tall and straight back, Sasuke felt a strange sense of satisfaction welling up inside him.
...
As the dream ended.
The system has been upgraded again, and its level has been raised to 18.
There were no unusual options this time, and Shiyu chose the upgrade option of "maximum number of viewers +3" without hesitation.
The Dream Theater can now accommodate seven audience members at a time.
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Konoha Village, early morning.
The black-haired boy on the hospital bed trembled slightly with his eyelashes, and then slowly opened his eyes.
The blinding light made him instinctively turn his head to the side, his pupils still lingering with the dazed and wistful feeling of the dream fading away.
After a few seconds, Sasuke shook his head to fully regain his senses.
He looked around and found himself lying on a familiar hospital bed in Konoha Hospital.
A bouquet of fresh camellias sat on the cabinet by the window. The room was quiet, with only the occasional echo of nurses talking softly in the corridor.
Sasuke frowned, trying hard to recall the scene before he fainted—how did I get to the hospital?
Who brought me here?
He only remembers the last scene.
Deep within the Forest of Death, the colossal Susanoo was suddenly engulfed in black flames.
The raging black flames devoured everything, even scorching and distorting the air itself—
Did you make that yourself?
Sasuke frowned as he recalled the events, but his mind was completely blank.
I think I've fainted.
So, what happened to that beast in the end?
Were they burned to death by the black flames?
And how did he manage to escape danger?
Sasuke pursed his lips and slowly raised his right hand to touch his eyes.
Even through his eyelids, he could almost feel a burning, powerful force flowing quietly within his eyes.
Sasuke had a vague suspicion in his mind, but he didn't dare to confirm it easily.
Could it be that—yesterday my Sharingan—
Unbeknownst to Sasuke, a jet-black crow stood silently on a branch of a large tree not far from the hospital room window. The morning light gilded the treetops, while the crow remained motionless, hidden in the shadows.
Its scarlet eyes stared at Sasuke through the window, watching his every move without blinking.
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Meanwhile, in the dense forest outside Konoha Village.
Rong sat quietly against the tree trunk, her eyes closed.
Suddenly, her eyelashes trembled, and her previously tense shoulders and back relaxed almost imperceptibly.
He let out a long breath, and his nerves, which had been tense all night, finally relaxed a little.
"You're awake—that's good."
My heart, which had been hanging in suspense all night, is finally at ease.
Sasuke's safe awakening means that his body has successfully withstood the enormous impact of awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan.
As the older brother, Rong had been secretly watching over the area all night, fearing that the plan might go wrong.
It seems that Sasuke pulled through.
Thinking of this, a faint smile appeared on Rong's cold and stern face.
However, the smile was fleeting, and he quickly regained his usual composure.
Suddenly, Rong's expression shifted, as if he had sensed something.
He keenly noticed it.
The dream that was sealed within the Totsuka Sword has completely vanished without a trace.
"The last hidden danger—is gone too."
Rong murmured to herself, finally feeling a huge weight lifted from her heart.
The last uncertainty in last night's plan has also been eliminated.
Rong's eyes gleamed with a calm and profound light.
The first phase of the plan, though fraught with peril, yielded a perfect result.
Sasuke has awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan.
The foundation has been laid; now comes the most crucial step.
Rong raised his head, peering through the gaps in the forest towards the distant Konoha Village, his gaze becoming deep and sharp: "Next, we need to find a suitable opportunity—to guide Sasuke and make him retrieve 'Nisan's' eyes."
Thinking of this, his expression grew even more solemn.
Just as Itachi was engrossed in his next plan, the air around him suddenly began to distort slightly.
It's like a drop of water suddenly falling onto a calm surface, creating ripples.
Immediately afterwards, a figure appeared out of thin air, less than ten feet to the left of Rong.
The newcomer was none other than Uchiha Obito.
Itachi's pupils contracted almost imperceptibly, but he maintained his unchanging icy expression.
His expression remained calm, showing no surprise at the unexpected visitor. He simply asked indifferently, "What brings you here so suddenly?"
Upon hearing Itachi's overly calm question, Obito let out a low, enigmatic chuckle, full of inquiry and amusement. "Hmph—nothing serious, just a little curious."
"Why did you have to kill that version of yourself that came from your dream yesterday?"
Rong felt a chill run down her spine upon hearing this, but remained calm on the surface.
"—"
He remained silent for a moment, his mind racing as he pondered the intentions behind the other party's probing.
Just how much does this guy know?
He actually witnessed everything that happened in the Forest of Death?!
When did Obito get nearby?
With his eyelids lowered, he stated dismissively, "Killing him would save a lot of trouble. His presence is detrimental to the organization's operations, nothing more."
Upon hearing this, Obito retorted sarcastically, "Oh? Is that really so?"
"I have a feeling that your goal from beginning to end wasn't to kill him, but rather to use him to guide Sasuke to awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan?"
The moment the words left his mouth, the air in the forest seemed to freeze.
Rong's pupils suddenly constricted!
No matter how well he disguised himself, his body stiffened for a moment.
However, after a moment, Rong forced himself to calm down.
He looked up at Obito and sneered disdainfully, "Boring speculation."
However, his reaction spoke volumes.
Even though Rong had tried his best to restrain himself, Obito still noticed the slight stiffness and flicker in his eyes.
Having confirmed his suspicions, Obito chuckled with amusement: "Heh—I see, you're quite something, Itachi."
He didn't dwell on the issue, but instead casually threw out an even more dangerous suggestion: "In that case—why not let me nurture this 'Oh Bean' who has just awakened her kaleidoscope and has unlimited potential?"
"You probably don't mind, right? After all, it saves you money, doesn't it?"
Obito's casual voice rang out in the forest, but it sent a chill down Itachi's spine.
He suddenly looked up, his eyes flashing with a cold, icy light: "—"
Rong stared intently at the dangerous man in front of her, forcing herself to remain calm.
After a moment, he said in a deep voice, "Konoha will not agree."
"Konoha?"
Obito scoffed at this, arrogantly and disdainfully saying, "Konoha? Hmph, why should I, Uchiha Madara, consider Konoha's opinions when I act?!"
"If someone wants to take it, just snatch it from them!"
Before he could finish speaking, Rong's long-maintained composure crumbled instantly, and an unprecedented surge of anger welled up in his heart.
"You dare!"
Rong's eyes instantly turned crimson, and his three-tomoe Sharingan spun rapidly, locking onto Obito in front of him in a flash.
"Don't lay a hand on him!"
Rong's voice was deep and fierce, each word resounding.
Killing intent, an unprecedentedly intense killing intent!
In an instant, the surrounding area fell silent, the fallen leaves froze, and even the birds in the forest seemed to be terrified by this astonishing aura and disappeared without a trace.
Despite the overwhelming and terrifying momentum that Rong was unleashing, Obito did not back down in the slightest.
He remained standing quietly in place, even adopting a leisurely and self-satisfied posture.
He first snorted disdainfully, then let out a smug laugh: "Hmph—haha—just as I thought."
Obito looked at the distraught Ryo with great interest, as if admiring a masterpiece.
"Even someone as calm as you can show this expression for your younger brother—"
He remarked sarcastically, yet his voice betrayed a deep sense of satisfaction.
Seeing that Ryo finally couldn't hold back and revealed a flaw, Obito spread his hands in a gesture of reassurance.
"Don't be so nervous~"
As he spoke, his tone suddenly became more relaxed.
"I was just joking, don't take it seriously."
Obito gave a forced smile, then changed the subject, reverting to his indifferent and cold demeanor.
"However—you'd better remember your choice, Rong."
"Think carefully before you do this for your 'stupid' little bean."
Before he could finish speaking, Obito's figure had already become blurry on the spot.
His body began to twist little by little from the tiger-skin mask, as if being sucked into another unique space by an invisible vortex.
A moment later, with the last ripple in the air, the masked man vanished completely.
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