On the vast sea, Ryo was holding the fatigued Rin as the two marched through the Ice Path he was creating underneath their feet. After leaving the village, the two marched for a long time. Her Chakra had already bottomed out, and Ryo could only hold her all the way through.
All the way, Rin clearly looked like she had something to say, but she kept quiet. Ryo, was not that smart with emotions, and could not guess what was going through her mind, so he had no questions to ask.
In the end, Rin couldnât help it: âRyo, what were you doing in the Mist Village?â
Ryo looked at her with some surprise, for this question didnât sound like one she would hesitate for so long before asking. âNothing, just fighting the village.â He answered with a smile.
Rin did ask about more, but kept her head down and didnât know what to think.
At some point, Ryo could teleport to the Wave Country. In order to bring back Obito, he just couldnât return to Konoha. It would be detrimental if Rin was to be noticed again before Madara starts his plan.
Ryo entered Sage Mode, and after confirming the absence of any Mist Ninjas or Zetsu, Ryo decided to rest with Rin for a while in the Wave Country.
The âRinâ that was left in the Mist Village was a failed clone, one thatâs in a vegetative state, with life but no consciousness. But Ryo had his use for it.
Ryo was able to keep it transformed for a long time after his departure, and the powerful vitality he had in his Chakra played a certain role in that.
Yagura, controlled by Madara, did not examine it with the Sharingan. Since Rin was supposed to be unconscious under the effect of Genjutsu, the clone was perfect in its state for playing her role.
âRin, next, Iâll be taking you to the Sand Village. The Kazekageâs consultant, Pakura, is a friend of mine. You can stay there with peace of mind, and Iâll pick you up later.â Ryo said as he handed Rin a food pill.
âAlright. Ryo⦠I know⦠I know the answer to that question youâve asked me before.â Rinâs voice was very faint, and Ryo guessed exactly was she was talking about.
âMy question? About Obito?â
Hearing Ryo, Rinâs face immediately turned red. After a while, she said in a low but very firm voice: âI like Obito, I like him in that way!â
âIs that so? Well, Iâll have to congratulate him then!â Ryo sounded very gratified!
In the past, as he watched the Anime, Ryo was very sympathetic to both Rin and Obito. However, he never heard a confession from Rin while watching. On top of that, there was Kakashi between the two, and the matter was rather controversial.
However, all the way, Ryo was rooting for the two, and thinking Rin actually loved Obito. He saw her feeling towards Kakashi as more of a crush, or more of worship towards the young genius!
âRin, you can rest assured! I will definitely bring him back to you! Also, that Obito is better than any other peer Iâve met in middle school!â Ryo said with a smile.
Rin had no idea what Ryo meant by his second sentence, but the 1st half of what he said was very clear, so she showed a bright smile!
She had blind trust in Ryo, and he was one her best friends!
To her, he was even more like a Sensei, one she has known since childhood, and who is a good friend!
After a short break, the two continued their trip. They had to go to the border of the Fire Country before being able to use the Teleportation Barrier to teleport to the Wind Country.
Along the way, Ryo was perceiving the surroundings, carefully avoiding all the Ninjas that came in their way.
After reaching the borders, the two teleported to the Wind Country, and then went immediately to Pakuraâs place.
During the day, Pakura was on duty, being the Kazekageâs consultant. She was nowhere to be found inside the house!
Ryo was in no way acting like a guest, entering with Rin immediately into the house.
âRin, no need to be so polite, suit yourself!â Ryo laid down on the sofa.
âRyo⦠we shouldnâtâ¦.â Rin was a little nervous, especially because she knew that this house belonged to the Kazekageâs consultant. Could they really afford to act so casually?
âDonât worry, Pakura is my friend! You donât have to be so polite!â After he finished his words, he reached for the fruits on the plate before him.
Rin still didnât sit down, preferring to remain standing on the side.
After a while, Shi returned from shopping. As soon as she opened the door, she was greeted by Ryo on the sofa.
âRyo! What brings you here?â The ingredients in Shiâs hands fell to the ground as she was startled, then she asked.
âHey! Iâm looking for Pakura for something! Iâll introduce you two: This is my classmate, Rin, and this is Pakuraâs sister: Shi!â
After the two got to know each other, Shi asked Rin to take a seat if she wanted, and the latter was finally able to do so after getting permission from one of the houseâs inhabitants.
âShi, how have you been recently?â asked Ryo.
âIâve been doing great! I kinda miss aunt Chinse thoughâ¦â
As Ryo and Shi talked, Rin looked curiously at the two. The woman before her knew Ryo well, and was even familiar with his mother, Chinse. This familiarity helped Rin relax a lot.
After Pakura became the villageâs consultant, she became busy every day, and usually only returned home at night. Today was no exception.
Later, after Pakura returned home, she found an uninvited guest!
âWhat brings you here?â She said to Ryo with a very dull voice.
âHey, why so cold?!â Ryo was somewhat dissatisfied with her tone. Arenât they friends now? Shouldnât she sound a little more excited?
âYouâre here for something, and I know itâs not going to be good! Itâs good that Iâm not kicking you out!â
Ryo scratched his head awkwardly; she definitely was not wrong!
âAlright, stop the arguing! Sit down to eat!â Shi stood up to separate the two.
After Pakura finished eating, she and Ryo went to her office.
There, Ryo told her a lot about the matter of Obito, while concealing the matter of Madara Uchiha.
âThen, why donât you just take your friend out directly?â Pakura felt the matter was strange.
âItâs because Iâm relying on this âpersonâ to help activate my friendâs Mangekyo Sharingan.
âMangekyo Sharingan? So the 3 tomoe Sharingan can really continue to evolve!â Pakura said with surprise.
âCan really? Do you know about the Sharingan?â
âWell, we have some records on them. The 1st Kazekage once noted that Madara Uchihaâs Sharingan was not the usual three-tomoe Sharingan, concluding that the 3-tomoe Sharingan was not the final stage that the Dojutsu could hit!â
Ryo had no reason to hide the matter of his Mangekyo from Pakura. He took off his contact lenses, and then activated his Mangekyo.
She looked at the six-pointed star pattern on Ryoâs pupils, and was speechless for a moment! The guy actually had a Mangekyo Sharingan!