In the world of Naruto, in a secret cave in another dimension.
Two Uchiha with poor eyesight were sitting on a bed, panting heavily, looking utterly exhausted.
After recovering for a while, Sasuke finally caught his breath. With a blank expression, he said, "Because of one girl, you actually blinded yourself. How ridiculous."
Obito replied in a hoarse voice, unfriendly in tone, "She's not called 'that girl.' Watch your words."
Sasuke snorted, clearly not approving of Obito's actions.
With a cold face, he said, "I want to transplant Itachi's eyes immediately."
A faint trace of mockery appeared at the corners of Obito's mouth, "What, weren't you unwilling before? Now you've changed your mind?"
Sasuke recalled his battle with Kakashi, 'I actually lost.'
Although it was because he had consumed a lot of pupil power during the Five Kage Summit incident and the killing of Danzo, and his condition wasn't optimal at the time.
But from his impression, Kakashi's strength was just so-so. And now, he actually couldn't even beat such a weak Kakashi?
This was something he couldn't accept.
So, he said firmly, "I want to change eyes."
Obito, however, remained silent.
Just to see Rin once, he blinded himself. At this moment, he was extremely weak and lacked the power to keep Sasuke in check.
If Sasuke upgraded his Mangekyo to Eternal Mangekyo, it was uncertain whether they could still maintain their current cooperative relationship.
He didn't want to see such a thing happen. So before helping Sasuke transplant the Eternal Eyes, he had to obtain enough power, for example, by acquiring Nagato's Rinnegan and transplanting it into himself.
After pondering for a while, Obito said, "You can have the eyes, but not now."
"I need you to help me with something."
Uchiha Sasuke looked coldly at Obito and said, "Madara… no, Uchiha Obito, you'd better keep your promise."
Obito responded blandly, "What, you think I'm the kind of person who breaks promises? Don't forget, at that time, I was in terrible shape, but I still took the risk to save you."
Uchiha Sasuke didn't appreciate the gesture. There were many reasons Obito saved him. Maybe because he knew too much, or maybe because he was needed for something.
It was never truly for his sake, and he knew it very well.
So he just coldly said, "Who knows? Just say it, what do you want me to do?"
Obito originally planned to take Sasuke to get Nagato's Rinnegan, but thinking about it, Nagato's corpse was likely with Konan, and Konan wasn't weak. Sasuke was also in poor condition, and taking the Rinnegan wouldn't be easy.
Instead of doing that, why not try a new method, to see if he could restore the light in his eyes first?
Thinking this, he spoke, "You heard Naruto talk about traveling to the past through the Dragon Vein. That story should be true, so I want you to accompany me to the ruins of Roran and see if we can use Naruto's method to travel back in time."
Sasuke was stunned. Even he thought this was an extremely dangerous thing.
He said bluntly, "What are you planning to do? Meet the girl who gave you that note? You can't even forget one girl, and you still want to realize your dream?"
Uchiha Obito suddenly emitted a murderous aura, "I told you, she's not 'that girl.' If you mention her like that again, I'll destroy Itachi's eyes immediately."
Uchiha Sasuke was annoyed but didn't dare speak again. Other matters didn't matter, but Itachi's eyes were the final gift Itachi left him. He had to ensure nothing went wrong.
He didn't want to waste time and immediately stood up, "Then let's go now. I don't care what you want to do, just transplant the eyes when we return."
But Obito closed his eyes and said, "Your current state isn't good. Rest first, at least recover most of your strength before we go."
Uchiha Sasuke snorted, but what Obito said was true. His arm broken by Kakashi hadn't even been reattached yet, so he could only go along with the arrangement.
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[Naruto World: Obito's Reborn World]
Uchiha Obito and Rin were talking. When Rin asked what the Obito from the other world would do after receiving the note, Obito fell into a bit of contemplation.
After thinking for a moment, he said, "Rin, actually I'm someone who really likes to run away, ever since I was young."
"At that time, I didn't know you were always watching over me, so I was very lonely, very lonely, extremely lonely. I fought the world alone, bearing immense pressure. On top of that, I caused the death of Teacher Minato and Sister Kushina, so I didn't even dare to reveal my identity. Just like Kakashi said. Sneaky, hiding my head and tail."
Obito's eyes became deep and thoughtful, "But if I knew you were standing behind me, maybe a lot of things would've become easier to face. Including… reclaiming my former name and launching the Infinite Tsukuyomi with dignity."
Rin nodded and sighed, "So, you still want to go against the whole world and continue with that plan?"
Obito said, "Of course. The plan has been in motion for many years. It's not something that can just be stopped. Even if it might be wrong, I must see it through to the end. Besides, is the Eye of the Moon Plan really wrong?"
Rin thought for a moment, held Obito's hand, and said firmly, "Obito, if you believe it's right, I want to try to recognize it too."
Obito was stunned and just stared at Rin, his gaze softening, making Rin a little shy.
After a while, Obito said, "Rin, it's okay. You don't need to force yourself to accept things you don't agree with. Don't change your thoughts for me."
But Rin shook her head and asked, "Then Obito, if you really cared so much about that plan, why did you give it up so decisively in this life?"
"Is it because of me… and Teacher Minato, Sensei, and so many others, right?"
Obito couldn't speak for a moment, because that was indeed what he thought.
Sometimes, a man really can change because of another man.
Just like Madara once did, and later Sasuke.
Madara could let go of the hatred over his brother Izuna's death and join hands with the Senju to build the Konoha.
Sasuke could give up the idea of destroying Konoha and instead join forces with the Konoha ninja to fight against him.
Did their beliefs really change?
Actually, no. It's just that someone they cherished hoped they would change, so they compromised.
Madara did it for Hashirama, Sasuke did it for Itachi… and maybe also for Naruto.
Naturally, he did it for Rin.
Maybe Madara and Sasuke needed Hashirama and Naruto to beat them up before they truly gave in and compromised.
But when it came to Rin, he lost from the beginning.
Rin wanted him to be a good person, or at least not a bad one. Rin didn't want him to go to extremes, so he did just that. It was that simple.
But at this moment, he suddenly realized that influence goes both ways, and giving is mutual. He was willing to compromise for Rin, and Rin was also willing to compromise for him.
Even if he lived like the version of himself he once hated the most, as long as the one beside him was still there, it was enough.
In this moment, Obito felt a warm sensation in his heart. So, not only was he changing for Rin, Rin was also changing for him.
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