Chapter 116: Witness Destiny, Change Destiny! (Fourth update, seeking all support!)
In a nondescript ravine in the southern part of the Land of Fire.
Sarutobi Asuma suddenly appeared.
During this time, his Shadow Clone had been stationed here.
It was only because there was Natural Energy to replenish him that the Shadow Clone could stay here for months.
After all, a Shadow Clone was a physical manifestation created from Chakra; even without using Ninjutsu, it still required Chakra to maintain its existence.
He surveyed the terrain before flashing to the top of a large tree.
Memories surfaced in his mind.
"I remember Kakashi and the others were being pursued at night… and by the sea."
"However, I've already changed some things, so I can't rely solely on destiny!"
Sarutobi Asuma pondered, glancing up at the sun.
It would be sunset in less than an hour.
"Then Uchiha Obito should be arriving now, right?"
"After all, Uchiha Madara's hiding place is to the north, and it's several countries away from here."
"Unless the underground location where Uchiha Madara is hiding can directly tunnel through the Land of Fire…"
With that thought, Sarutobi Asuma lowered his gaze, extending his senses towards the southern peninsula of the Land of Fire.
This was because the intelligence brought by his Shadow Clone earlier indicated that Kakashi and the others had been dispatched to the border of the Land of Tea for a mission.
His range of perception continued to expand.
Fifteen minutes later.
Sarutobi Asuma's eyes lit up: "Found them!"
He was intimately familiar with Kakashi and Rin's Chakra signatures.
"Now, I have two options."
Sarutobi Asuma's gaze deepened.
"Option one, go and rescue them now, disrupting Uchiha Madara's plan!"
"But will Obito lose his usefulness to Uchiha Madara this way? That's one concern."
"And even if this incident is averted, there will be another. I can't possibly arrive every time, especially since I won't have the advantage of foresight in the future."
"Option two, wait for Rin to commit suicide, for Uchiha Obito to awaken his Mangekyo Sharingan, and then rescue them."
"This approach carries certain risks. What if I'm too late, and Rin isn't saved, and Obito turns dark?"
"But if it succeeds, Konoha gains another Jinchuriki, and perhaps even a pair of Mangekyo!"
Sarutobi Asuma took a breath, contemplating: "I could even make Uchiha Obito a spy!"
"However, that's a last resort!"
"But no matter what, I must ensure I can make a choice at any time!"
Soon, Sarutobi Asuma made his decision, and then he vanished.
Electromagnetic Release – Optical Camouflage!
This was achieved through the refraction of light for invisibility.
Sarutobi Asuma even wanted to develop an invisibility technique that could disrupt Chakra perception.
The reason he was using invisibility now was to avoid being noticed by any White Zetsu that might be monitoring Kakashi and the others.
Therefore, after activating Optical Camouflage, Sarutobi Asuma flew high into the sky to increase his speed.
Fifteen minutes later.
Sarutobi Asuma arrived above Kakashi and the others, silently following them.
Time ticked by, and the sky grew darker.
Kakashi, while leading Rin in their escape, wielded the Lightning Blade: Kiba and fought against the Mist Ninja.
Screams occasionally erupted, but there were nearly a hundred masked Mist Ninja.
Looking at these Mist Ninja, Sarutobi Asuma resisted the urge to use his senses.
Uchiha Madara was orchestrating this event, and it was likely that White Zetsu were among these Mist Ninja.
"These people must die, and their bodies must not be left behind!"
Sarutobi Asuma's heart turned cold.
Finally, night completely fell.
Kakashi and Rin fled from the southern peninsula of the Land of Fire all the way to the southern bay, continuing their escape along the coast.
However, they were quickly surrounded by Mist Ninja.
In the air, Sarutobi Asuma's gaze sharpened.
He had sensed it through Natural Energy: Uchiha Obito had arrived!
"Rin!"
"Once I carve out a path, you immediately flee towards the village!"
"The village will definitely send reinforcements!"
"Asuma has returned from the Land of Rain, he will come!"
Kakashi held his swords with both hands. Although his Chakra was almost depleted, his will was unshaken.
He would definitely protect Rin and not fail Obito's entrustment!
"Take them down!"
The Mist Ninja shouted, and several of them lunged forward.
Kakashi's body flickered with electricity as he met them with his swords.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Kakashi fought fiercely.
His Lightning Style, guided by Sarutobi Asuma's advice and his training notes, along with his father Hatake Sakumo's instruction, was extraordinary. Furthermore, the Sharingan compensated for his insufficient nerve reaction speed.
Even with his limited Chakra, he was not an easy target for a few Mist Ninja.
But that was all.
There were too many Mist Ninja!
"Brat, this Lightning Blade belongs to our Blood Mist Village, take it back!"
Amidst the fierce battle, three Mist Ninja cooperated closely, disarmed Kakashi of his swords, and kicked him away.
"Finish him off and take the girl back!"
The Mist Ninja shouted.
Kakashi sprang up, brilliant electric light erupting from his hands, the Chidori crying out.
He moved at high speed, lunging at the Mist Ninja, trying to carve out a path for Rin Nohara.
Meanwhile, within the dense forest, Uchiha Obito, wrapped by the Spiral White Zetsu, was sprinting frantically. "Soon… I'll be there soon!"
On the coast.
Under Sarutobi Asuma's watchful gaze, Rin Nohara suddenly appeared in front of Kakashi and rushed forward to meet him.
Puff!
The Hand of Chidori pierced Rin's heart.
Rin Nohara's mouth bled, and she endured the intense pain, opening her lips. "Kakashi…"
Kakashi, his Sharingan active, stared blankly at Rin Nohara, tears streaming down his face.
Uchiha Obito, bursting out of the trees, widened his pupils as he took in the scene.
"I witnessed fate!"
"But I will also change fate!"
Sarutobi Asuma, in the air, revealed himself and descended from the sky.
"What's happening?"
"Sarutobi Asuma, how did he get here so quickly!"
The Spiral White Zetsu was greatly alarmed and quickly wrapped the stunned Uchiha Obito, sinking into the ground.
Uchiha Obito watched as Rin Nohara coughed up blood, and Kakashi withdrew his right hand.
That was her heart!
The Spiral White Zetsu took Uchiha Obito and completely submerged into the earth.
Sarutobi Asuma appeared behind Rin Nohara, placing a hand on her wound and directly using Yin-Yang Release to create a new heart.
"Asuma…"
Kakashi subconsciously opened his mouth, but his Sharingan rapidly evolved, transforming into the Mangekyo Sharingan. He then closed his eyes and immediately fainted.
The next moment, a Shadow Clone of Sarutobi Asuma took the two and vanished from the spot.
"Oh no, it's Sarutobi Asuma!"
"Konoha's Purple Flash!"
"The target has been taken!"
…
It was only then that the Mist Ninja reacted.
Sarutobi Asuma's mind raced, and iron sand from underground flew up, revealing numerous senbon needles. Immediately, an electromagnetic field enveloped the surroundings.
The next moment, a whistling sound erupted as senbon needles shot out like a storm of pear blossoms, piercing the hearts of the Mist Ninja.
In an instant, dozens of Mist Ninja were instantly killed.
After sealing the corpses into scroll seals, Sarutobi Asuma ignored the Spiral White Zetsu and Uchiha Obito hidden underground and disappeared.
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