"No, their choices are their own will and shouldn't be influenced by expectations. Rin's feelings for Obito were more about caring for each other as comrades." —From the world of *Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend*, by Megumi Kato.

"Yes, yes." In the world of Hyouka, Oreki Houtarou sighed helplessly. Why did Chitanda always make him read the comments and point out who made more sense? It was such a waste of energy.

[The screen changes. 】

Kakashi appeared before everyone with a smug look on his face, a Chunin vest in his left hand and a Chunin certification certificate in his right.

"Kakashi passed the Chunin Exams on his first try; he's amazing!"

Rin happily congratulated Kakashi, and wanting to share this joy with more people, she turned to Obito and said...

"Right, Obito?"

【"snort."】

Obito glanced at Kakashi with a resentful look, snorted, and then slowly walked away.

Rin watched Obito's departing figure with some surprise. Shouldn't she be happy at a time like this?

【dusk.】

[“Huh~”]

[Obito lay on a bench by the street, gazing at the sky, his mind blank, letting out a soft, dejected sigh.]

Suddenly, Lin's face appeared from the side.

"You're here."

"Haa!"

Obito was startled and jumped up, leaning against the bench before regaining his composure and saying...

"You startled me, it's Lin."

After saying that, he seemed to remember something and turned his head to the side.

Lin whispered words of comfort from the side.

"It's only natural that Kakashi could pass the test."

[Then Lin chuckled lightly, feigning relaxation.]

"But we're sure we'll pass."

"Let's work hard together for next year's exams."

Looking at Rin's gentle smile, Obito managed to muster a little spirit, but still said dejectedly.

"But looking at Kakashi, I just don't feel motivated."

"What are you saying?"

Rin interrupted Obito and slowly walked over to sit down next to him.

Obito stared blankly at Rin's movements, wondering what she was going to do.

[Rin turned to look at Obito, gently and calmly reminding him.]

"Didn't you want to become Hokage?"

Obito was startled, staring at Rin's encouraging expression.

"I'll keep a close eye on you."

Obito's cheeks flushed rapidly, and in the glow of the setting sun, a strong, innocent excitement flickered in his eyes.

[His usual energetic smile returned, and he answered with all his might.]

【"ah!"】

Chapter 40 Obito: I will definitely become Hokage!

On a bench, Rin Nohara smiled as she bandaged the wound on Obito's face.

[Obito said happily to Rin.]

"Lin saved me, which means she saved the whole world."

[“Eh?”]

Rin looked at Obito with a puzzled and curious expression.

[Then, somewhat embarrassed, Obito continued.]

"Because you think about it, I want to become Hokage someday and end this war."

"For this reason, I have to live well in this world."

Seeing that Rin was staring at him, Obito blushed and tilted his head slightly as he continued speaking.

"And actually... how should I put it?"

In the world of To Love-Ru, Risa Momioka: "Hehe~ This innocent little boy is kind of cute, all shy and bashful~"

[Obito continued shyly.]

"Without you by my side, always watching over me."

[“That is to say…”]

【"that……"】

[Obito turned to look at Rin, and saw her face getting closer and closer, her eyes wide and staring intently at him. Her features seemed to grow larger and larger in his eyes, and Obito was so frightened that he jumped up from his chair.]

[Her cheeks flushed, and she spoke timidly.]

"Who told you to suddenly come so close and startle me?"

"Didn't you want me to stay by your side and watch over you? Hmph~"

Rin looked at Obito with a smile and chuckled softly.

[Obito stared blankly at Rin, then spoke firmly.]

"Yeah, I told you, just watch."

[Then Obito turned his back and pointed to the Uchiha clan crest behind him with his thumb, saying...]

"I will definitely bear the Uchiha crest and become Hokage!"

As he spoke, Obito raised his hand and pointed to the enormous Hokage head sculpture on the distant rock wall.

"Want to end the war? What a lofty ambition!" Dukao, from the world of Super God Academy.

"Brave warrior, go and realize your dreams!" (Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!) Rikka Takanashi.

"??? No, do you guys have some serious illness? Is that the point?" Once upon a time, there was a Spirit Sword Mountain world, Wang Lu.

"What kind of chaotic world must it be for a child who looks less than ten years old to face war? Are the leaders of that world filled with idiots?" Wang Lu, from the world of Once Upon a Time in Lingjian Mountain.

"This is the dominant theme of this world. Driven by hatred and driven by self-interest, tragedies are constantly created. Only when everyone understands the pain can true peace be achieved!" Naruto, Nagato Uzumaki, from the Naruto world.

"Hey buddy, I don't know what you've been through, but the road to peace is not one where everyone suffers." — Huo Linfei, Super Beast Armed World.

"Carving the faces of all the Hokage into this giant rock is spectacular! What an amazing idea!"

"Lin is so gentle, I want a teammate like Lin too, hehe, let's get close~" Honkai Impact 3rd world, Kiana.

"Are you looking for teammates? I'm too embarrassed to call you out on it. And remember to let me know when you find them." —Xu Qi'an, the Night Watchman of Da Feng.

"Hmm?" In the Honkai Impact 3rd world, Raiden Mei.

"Oh no, we've been seen." —Kiana, Honkai Impact 3rd World.

Naruto world.

Naruto Uzumaki jumped up excitedly at home upon seeing Obito Uchiha's declaration.

It was as if he had found a long-lost friend.

He shouted loudly at the screen in front of him.

"My dream is also to become Hokage! Obito! Let's work hard together!"

Looking at Obito Uchiha on the screen, Naruto Uzumaki felt a strong sense of kinship with him.

(I don't know where this scene is from, and I couldn't find the time period, so I'm just putting it here.)

(As for the other missing items.)

(I really can't find which episode it was in when Obito first made Rin look at him, ヘ(;?Д`ヘ), I couldn't find it online either, sorry! (Very loudly!))

(There are also some smaller plot points, such as Kakashi starting to play with Obito and Rin, Kakashi and Obito playing hide-and-seek, Kakashi acknowledging Obito, Obito comforting Kakashi after Sakumo Hatake's death, and Kakashi's lack of harmony with his teammates, etc.)

(Writing all of this feels a bit wordy and also too bland.)

(There's also a scene where Rin gives Obito his graduation certificate, but I couldn't find it at the time, and I genuinely forgot about it later (private message). I'll postpone all the plot points by one chapter later and insert it in the middle.)

Chapter 41 The Unspoken Confession, the Rose That Fell to the Ground

【"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"】

The shuriken pierced the wooden stake.

[It was Obito's figure, desperately training.]

Day after day, rain or shine, through the changing seasons.

Obito's figure was always seen lingering between various training grounds.

Because Lin was watching him, he didn't want to disappoint her.

The following year, during cherry blossom season.

Kakashi and Rin waited together outside the Ninja Academy for news of Obito's success.

Kakashi's gaze was calm, unlike Rin beside him, whose eyes were filled with worry.

【Click~】

The door slowly opened, and Obito walked out, looking utterly dejected.

He slowly walked up to the two of them, head bowed, saying nothing.

The atmosphere seemed to have already given them the answer.

"Obito..."

Lin called out cautiously and softly.

Even Kakashi, unusually, refrained from making sarcastic remarks; after all, Obito had truly impressed him this past year.

But just then, my brother Tu Zi's lips curled into a smile.

[No more pretending, I'm laying my cards on the table. You're just a mere Chunin, I'll take you down!]

[He then excitedly tossed his Chunin vest and Chunin certification, which he had been carrying on his back, into the air and shouted happily.]

"I passed! I'm a Chunin now!"

"Congratulations."

Lin offered her appropriate blessings.

【"snort!"】

Kakashi gave a haughty snort, "You're such a good pretender."

My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute, Akagi Sena: "Kakashi: You've made me worry so much, you have to take responsibility! QAQ. Hehe~"

Immediately, Rin excitedly ran to Obito's side, clasped her hands together, and gently brought them to her lips.

Obito was taken aback, not understanding what she meant, but at Rin's prompting, he leaned closer to listen.

[Rin, her face flushed, whispered to Obito.]

"We'll come down to the cherry blossom trees in the park later."

Hearing this, my brother Tu was so excited that he couldn't suppress the smile on his face.

(Sun: Hey, Mouth Bro's up here again today~)

[Under the cherry blossom trees in the park.]

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