When Haruki, one of the Twin Gems of Konoha, said to him, "The future is yours," Obito Uchiha's first reaction was that he was having an auditory hallucination.
He was just an underachiever, a mediocre talent in the Uchiha clan. What did he have to deserve such words?
But Haruki was extremely serious, showing no sign of joking.
"Teacher, I..."
Obito opened his mouth but didn't know what to say.
A flood of emotions welled up in his heart one after another.
He felt like a burning fire, filled with enthusiasm.
"Do you believe me?"
Haruki patted him on the shoulder. "I've always had good judgment."
"I..."
At this moment, Obito lost his confidence.
If it were Kakashi who said this to him, he would definitely reply without hesitation, "I know. Why do you even have to say it?"
But it was Haruki speaking.
After this period of time, Haruki had gained a status in his heart that was almost second only to his grandmother.
"Can I really do it?"
After hesitating for a moment, Obito asked with little confidence.
"Do you know Mikoto?" Haruki didn't answer him directly but asked, "What was she like before she became my disciple?"
"She..." Obito suddenly froze. He had no impression at all.
"I told you I have good judgment." Haruki deliberately showed an extremely confident smile. "Mikoto directly awakened her Three - Tomoe, but before that, none of you saw her talent."
Obito's body suddenly trembled.
Could it be that he was really a genius?
"Obito, let's make a bet with Teacher." Haruki looked up and said.
His back was reflected in Obito's eyes. In the sunlight, he looked like an immortal who could see through fate.
"One day in the future, your eyes will definitely change the ninja world."
The words were simple yet full of conviction.
Obito tightly clenched his hands.
At this moment, it seemed that infinite power surged within his body.
Haruki's image suddenly became even more lofty.
Obito thought that even if it was false, he would strive to achieve it and not let Haruki down.
Because he already had a wish that no one believed in: to become the Hokage and end the war.
"This kunai is made of diamonds and is extremely valuable."
Haruki took out a crystal - clear kunai and stuffed it into his hand. "I'm giving it to you because I'm betting on the future."
Obito stared blankly at the diamond kunai.
The golden sunlight shone on its surface, making it sparkle, just like Haruki's words, exuding an irresistible charm.
"Teacher, I will definitely make it happen!"
Obito swore loudly, filled with heroic spirit, as if he had been sublimated.
Haruki raised his eyebrows. The effect of this pep talk is quite good!
No wonder the most powerful technique in Naruto was Verbal Persuasion.
"Do you want to know why you can't catch up with Kakashi?"
Haruki asked again. He knew that pep talks couldn't work forever, and actions were needed to strengthen the effect.
"I... I'm not as talented as him." Obito blurted out.
"Talent?" Haruki shook his head. "In my opinion, you have higher talent than him. If you want to know the answer, come to my place after seven o'clock tonight."
"Hey?" Obito looked at him in confusion. Why did he have to wait until evening to say it?
"You'll know then." Haruki didn't explain further. "Let's go home. See you at seven."
"Okay, goodbye, Teacher!"
Obito carefully put away the diamond kunai. He probably wouldn't use it for the rest of his life and would never forget that on this day, someone told him he could change the ninja world in the future.
Haruki watched him leave with a smile.
He remembered an experiment from his past life. A child would grow much more in an environment where they are praised as a genius than in a normal environment.
So the influence of parents, teachers, and students was extremely important.
Haruki returned home.
Tsunade was sitting cross - legged on the sofa, glaring at him with a fierce expression.
"?"
Haruki blinked his eyes.
"I'm hungry."
Suddenly, Tsunade put her hand on her stomach and looked pitiful. "I've been waiting for you for ages."
"Aren't there some snacks in the fridge?"
Haruki didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He leaned towards Tsunade, touching her forehead. "Why are you acting so stupid?"
Because I want to eat with you.
Tsunade pouted but didn't say it out loud.
She snorted discontentedly. "I forgot, and I don't want to eat cold food."
Haruki pinched her face.
He always felt she was a bit strange today.
Like a young girl wanting to act coquettishly but too shy to do so.
"What do you want to eat?"
"Did you eat outside?" Tsunade counter - questioned.
"Yeah, I had barbecue with the students."
"Then I'll have noodles. Keep it simple."
Tsunade softened her tone. She didn't really care what to eat, only who to eat with.
"Okay, wait for me."
Haruki ran to the kitchen. Fifteen minutes later, he brought out a bowl of beef noodles.
Tsunade picked up the chopsticks, took a few bites, and said, "Don't stare at me."
"There's a phrase, 'To Be Inspired'."
"Aren't you full?" Tsunade glanced at him.
Well, there was still some resentment.
Haruki shook his head. "Not full."
Tsunade eyed him suspiciously. "Don't lie to me."
"How dare I?"
Haruki got up from across the table and sat down beside her. "I feel hungry again. How about giving me some?"
Tsunade protected the bowl of noodles. "This is mine. Cook your own!"
"How heartless!"
Haruki leaned towards her with a smile, sniffed her fair and shiny face, and whispered, "I kind of want to eat you."
Tsunade froze in place.
"Look how nervous you are."
Haruki shrugged. "I couldn't really eat you."
Tsunade came to her senses and punched him right on the forehead.
"Idiot!"
"What for? Hitting and scolding. You're so cruel."
Haruki covered his forehead and looked at her with a wounded expression.
"Who asked you to tease me?"
Tsunade angrily attacked the noodles. Soon she finished them all and then went to the kitchen to wash the dishes.
Haruki scratched his head.
He got up and followed her into the kitchen.
"I'm going out later."
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"What are you going to do? Didn't you say the teaching from Orochimaru is over?"
"It's Obito."
"What on earth do you want to do at this late hour?" Tsunade stopped what she was doing and asked with a gloomy face. "You're not taking him somewhere he shouldn't go, are you?"
"Do you really think I'm like Jiraiya?" Haruki said angrily. "Fine, so now you don't trust your boyfriend, huh?"
"..."
Tsunade was taken aback. Being interrupted like this, she was a bit at a loss.
Wasn't I the one asking questions?
How come it's suddenly my fault?
The next moment, there was a smooching sound in the air.
Tsunade felt a smooch on her cheek, as if being stamped.
"This is your punishment."
Haruki pursed his lips, then whistled triumphantly. "Beauty, I'm off. Wash up all nice and clean and wait for me to come back, sweetie."
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