This incident created a great uproar on the battlefield, further worsening an already tense situation.
Aoki was very aware that this situation had the potential to add further instability, which is why he decided to focus more on the condition of Kirigakure.
Additionally, Aoki knew that Mei Terumi, a powerful ninja with significant influence in Kirigakure in the future, was in the village, who was also Aoki's fiancée or betrothed.
Aoki had long intended to meet Mei Terumi, but the escalating conditions of the Third Shinobi World War made it impossible for Aoki to go to Kirigakure.
Nevertheless, Aoki continued to closely monitor everything happening in the village, as he realized that this situation could greatly impact the course of the war and the future of the ninja world.
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At that moment, two people were running nimbly among the branches of the trees, heading to a predetermined location. They were Kakashi and Rin. Currently, it was just the two of them on the journey, as Minato had been sent to another battlefield.
During the journey, Kakashi and Rin appeared very alert and cautious, careful with every movement, ensuring that nothing could surprise them.
However, suddenly, Kakashi stopped abruptly, causing Rin, who was behind him, to stop as well.
"What's wrong, Kakashi?" Rin asked, confused but with a serious tone.
Kakashi looked around, his expression instantly turning serious. "... Damn! It's a trap!" Kakashi said firmly, realizing that they had been ambushed.
Rin was immediately shocked to hear that, a worried expression quickly appearing on her face. Meanwhile, Kakashi quickly assessed the situation and realized that they were surrounded by enemies, who turned out to be ninjas from Kirigakure.
"Rin! Let's run!" Kakashi shouted, his tone filled with urgency.
"Understood!" Rin replied quickly, nodding her head, ready to follow Kakashi's orders.
The two of them immediately ran, but the enemies continued to chase them quickly, getting closer. Kakashi could feel that they were starting to get cornered, and the pressure was mounting. Although Kakashi was initially hesitant, seeing Rin's worried face made him more resolute.
"Rin! You go ahead! Get help! I'll hold them off!" Kakashi said in a firm voice, his face full of determination.
"But Kakashi!" Rin shouted in a tone of refusal, clearly not wanting to leave her friend behind.
"Rin! Listen! If anyone has to escape, it has to be you! I promised Obito to protect you. Please go, Rin! I'll hold them off for as long as I can!" Kakashi said seriously, forcing Rin to listen.
Seeing Kakashi's determined face, and hearing Obito's name, made Rin feel very sad all of a sudden. Rin never imagined that she would only be a burden, whether to Obito or Kakashi.
A feeling of despair enveloped Rin, but at the same time, she knew that what Kakashi said was true. The enemies were getting closer, and they didn't have much time left.
With tear-filled eyes, Rin finally said in a hoarse voice, "Please hold on, Kakashi!" Then, with the determination she forced herself to gather, Rin began to run, leaving Kakashi behind.
Kakashi closed his eyes for a moment, gathering his thoughts. Then, Kakashi pulled off his headband, revealing his Sharingan eye. The sharp red light ignited in Kakashi's eye, signaling that he was ready to face whatever came his way.
Seeing that Kakashi was going to face them all alone, the Kirigakure ninjas only laughed, underestimating Kakashi's abilities. However, Kakashi did not care about their mockery.
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