Chapter 215 Two Awkward Rivals
"From today onwards, Kakashi is a Jonin, just like me," Minato Namikaze announced to them.
Even though he already knew in advance, Obito Uchiha was still very unconvinced and gave a perfunctory "oh".
Nohara Rin looked at him helplessly, "Didn't I tell you last time, Obito, that you should give Kakashi a gift?"
"Sorry, I didn't hear you." Obito Uchiha put his hands behind his head, adopting an arrogant attitude.
Haruko shook her head, expressing her regret for him, "I told you not to wear goggles, they not only cover your eyes but also your ears."
Startled by her words, Obito Uchiha shouted, "What does this have to do with my goggles?!"
“If it’s not goggles… then it might be an intellectual disability, which seems more serious.” Haruko patted his shoulder solemnly.
Obito Uchiha was so angry that his face turned red, and he glared at Kakashi Hatake with even more displeasure.
Kakashi Hatake: ?
“My gift is this, a specially made kunai.” Minato Namikaze took out the kunai, interrupting their bickering, with a wry smile. “It’s a bit heavy and the shape is a little strange, but you’ll get used to it.”
Catching the gift he threw at him, Kakashi Hatake replied, "Thank you."
“This is what I’m giving you.” Nohara Rin pulled a small bag out of her bulky backpack and introduced it to him with a smile, “It’s a personal special medical kit, which has been completely modified and is very convenient to use.”
Thanks.
After receiving the item, Kakashi Hatake subconsciously glanced at Haruko, then remained silent and waited quietly.
Haruko smiled subtly. "It seems Kakashi is really looking forward to the gift I gave him! He has excellent taste. The gift I gave him is a legendary, earth-shattering, unparalleled masterpiece!"
"A legendary, earth-shattering, unparalleled gift?" Nohara Rin couldn't help but feel curious.
Hearing that she had prepared such a luxurious meal for Kakashi Hatake, Obito Uchiha's face turned ugly, and his lips drooped.
"...Don't tell me it's anything strange." Kakashi Hatake indicated that he didn't quite trust her boasting.
Haruko pulled out a book from behind her back, decorated with ribbons binding the corners. "Ta-da!"
"This is an amazing masterpiece that I obtained from Jiraiya, one of the legendary Sannin, the white-haired toad messenger, the handsome old man who can shut up even crying children!"
"His first novel—'The Story of Strong Willpower and Perseverance'—has his autograph on it!"
Looking at the unremarkable book in his hand, Kakashi Hatake debated for a long time before finally thanking her and convincing himself to accept it.
It wasn't some strange or unusual gift; he should be content.
Obito Uchiha raised an eyebrow, gloating, "This really is a suitable gift for Kakashi's boring and dull nature."
Hearing him reveal the truth, Haruko stomped on his foot in displeasure. "Don't underestimate this gift. I consulted many strategists, carefully selected it, and paid a huge price to obtain it!"
The suggestion to send the book was made after consulting with many strategists, including the two children, Itachi Uchiha and Shisui Uchiha.
Carefully selected—remembering Jiraiya's boasting about his novel, I reached out and asked him for it, even getting his narcissistic autograph.
They paid a huge price—they agreed to accompany Jiraiya on a day trip alone as a condition.
“But it seems like it’s really useless,” Kakashi Hatake bluntly exposed.
Haruko paused, then her gaze hardened, and she said confidently, "Trust me, Kakashi, you'll definitely love Jiraiya's books!"
Although she herself hadn't seen it... she believed that Kakashi would definitely be able to resonate with Jiraiya's soul!
"Kakashi will definitely like the gift I prepared with so much effort, right?" Haruko clutched her chest, deeply moved by her hard work.
Even though he already had a clear understanding of her personality, when he heard how much effort she had put into preparing a gift for him, Kakashi Hatake silently smoothed out the book and put it away.
Remembering there was someone else, Kakashi Hatake, following the procedure, expressionlessly extended his hand to Obito Uchiha.
"What do you mean by that?" Obito Uchiha suddenly bristled.
The two looked at each other, confirming that Obito Uchiha hadn't prepared a gift for them, and Kakashi Hatake indifferently withdrew his hand.
But his nonchalant demeanor only fueled Obito Uchiha's anger, causing him to grit his teeth.
What's wrong with him... He always acts like he's the most powerful person in the world, and doesn't take him seriously at all!
He's always been training incredibly hard... So why is Kakashi always one step ahead of him, no matter where he is?!
Before Obito's negative emotions could spread further, Haruko quietly took his hand.
Feeling his hand suddenly being grasped, Obito Uchiha looked at her in surprise, only to meet Haruko's gentle smile.
Her tone softened, "Obito will catch up with Kakashi soon, right?"
“Then…of course.” Obito Uchiha replied, stunned.
After receiving the answer she wanted to hear, Haruko smiled brightly, "Rin and I will also work hard. We promised to be a four-person group forever, so we will definitely support each other and share weal and woe, right?"
Nohara Rin understood immediately and approached, "That's right, we're the best quartet!"
Seeing that Obito's anger had dissipated and that he had given away the gift he had prepared beforehand under Haruko's teasing and encouragement, and looked away in embarrassment, Minato Namikaze patted his head with satisfaction.
"This is from Granny Cat's shop, which makes custom ninja weapons for the Uchiha clan. It's the latest type of shuriken."
Obito Uchiha introduced the situation in a barely audible voice, looking extremely unwilling.
Unexpectedly, he actually prepared a gift. Kakashi Hatake was a little at a loss when he received the gift, but he was not as awkward as Obito Uchiha. After thanking him, he turned around.
Seeing their shy reactions, Nohara Rin and Haruko exchanged a smile.
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"Hahaha! That brat Obito is as arrogant as ever, and Kakashi is the same, pretending to be indifferent even though he's clearly shy."
After hearing the whole story from Minato Namikaze, Kushina couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Minato Namikaze shook his head with amusement, "Those two are really competing with each other while secretly keeping an eye on each other, but they just won't admit it."
"Otherwise, how could they be called sworn enemies? It's a good thing that Rin and Haruko are there to mediate, otherwise I can't even imagine how difficult they would be to manage." Kushina sighed.
Minato Namikaze, however, thought differently. "They are indeed quite competitive, but that's also why they keep chasing each other and trying to surpass one another. I think it's only a matter of time before Obito becomes a Jonin."
"Hmph, Obito is such an arrogant brat, always jumping around. His shuriken and hand seals are all messed up. He's such a worry..." Kushina stopped sewing and lowered her eyes in frustration.
Seeing her concern, Minato Namikaze continued, "Indeed, as you said, Obito has many shortcomings and needs to improve his ninjutsu, but his cheerful personality is very rare."
Kushina was still feeling down. "Kakashi is becoming more and more capable, and Rin has also grown a lot, but he's the only one who's like a child who never grows up."
Minato Namikaze chuckled softly, "After all, you like him a lot, so you're always looking forward to his growth, aren't you?"
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