Chapter 78. Should We Take Him Down First?
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However.
Yuto paid no attention to the chaos.
Holding the microphone, he looked at the two in the spotlight. "Now… sponsored by Yuto Milk Tea and Yuto BBQ, the First Konoha Yuto Dance Hall Competition officially begins!"
"Drink milk tea, stay refreshed, and fight fatigue!"
"Yuto BBQ! There's no problem that a round of barbecue can't solve. If there is—then have two rounds!"
Serving as the impromptu referee, Yuto swiftly finished his ad.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please stay clear of the central dance floor. The competition is about to begin. Milk tea, fried chicken, and peanuts are available for purchase in the front row!"
With that, he concluded.
"You bastard!" Obito, who had been brimming with energy, deflated in an instant. "Who wants to dance? I... I-I'm here to beat up Kakashi!"
He liked Rin!
But.
He hated being deceived by Rin and Kakashi even more!
At this moment!
Obito's mind flashed back to that day at the barbecue joint.
He had mustered up the courage to confess his feelings.
But.
It had all crumbled away!
The frustration in his heart was overwhelming!
The day I become Hokage will be the day milk tea is banned!
Bastard!
"Step aside! I'm here to—"
Before he could finish his sentence—
"It seems our dancers can't wait any longer!" Yuto interrupted without hesitation. Since Obito hadn't awakened his Mangekyo Sharingan immediately, it meant... heartbreak didn't hurt him that much.
So.
Why not dance?
"Lights! Music! Let's give a big round of applause for our dancers!"
With that.
Clap clap clap~
Applause echoed around the hall.
So they came here to dance?
These young people nowadays!
Did they really need to make such a big deal out of it?
"I..." Obito was utterly baffled, unsure how to respond.
Especially with the sudden music and spotlight shining on him!
What the heck is this?!
He was furious!
Kakashi, too, looked bewildered. The chakra in his hands dissipated as he stared at Obito with a blank expression.
"You're here to dance too?"
"Dance, my foot!" Obito took a deep breath, his eyes turning icy cold again as he glared at Kakashi. "I have to beat you up! Why did you lie to me?!"
"I..." Kakashi was momentarily stunned.
Before he could finish, Obito charged at him, his crimson Sharingan spinning furiously. Leaping into the air, he launched a roundhouse kick!
Dance?
Dream on!
He was here to fight!
Kakashi reacted quickly, crossing his arms to block the kick, but the impact sent him stumbling back a few steps.
In that moment.
Kakashi realized… Obito had truly become stronger. Not just in terms of ninjutsu—but genuinely stronger.
Speed.
Strength.
Both had improved!
He was no longer the same underperformer as before.
Kakashi's eyes narrowed. "So this is the power of the Sharingan?"
However.
Obito wasn't done. He held his breath and launched another relentless assault!
"Why did you lie to me?!"
"???" What did I lie about?!
Kakashi remained utterly confused!
"Look at you! Even now, you're still lying to me!" Obito fumed, growing even angrier at Kakashi's bewildered expression. "I hate being lied to by both of you!"
"I didn't!"
"You did!"
"I didn't!"
"You did!"
"What did I lie about?"
"You just lied!"
"..."
Outside the dance floor, spectators sipped milk tea, munched on fried chicken, and stared blankly at the bizarre scene unfolding before them.
Are they… fighting?
But something feels... off.
Though they couldn't quite pinpoint what was wrong.
Even Rin was anxiously watching from the sidelines, utterly confused.
What was going on?
Why was Obito so angry?!
Regardless of the reason... she couldn't just let them fight like this!
She shouted anxiously, "Stop it! Stop fighting!"
At that moment.
"On the left, we have Uchiha Obito! His aggressive dance moves are full of fury, flowing seamlessly and striking like lightning!" Yuto, acting as both referee and commentator, announced. "On the right, we have Kakashi! His moves are more defensive, focused on observation. But from the way his eyes constantly track his opponent, it's clear... he's waiting for a flaw!"
"..." x2
Both of them froze mid-action.
It was as though the fiery determination in their hearts had suddenly hit a wall.
Especially for Obito... the momentum he had painstakingly built up was completely crushed under this wave of commentary.
Damn it!
Mark my words... I'll drive him out of business sooner or later!
Obito took another deep breath, glaring coldly at Kakashi. "Are you looking for my flaws?"
"..." No, I'm not!
"I won't give you the chance!" Without giving Kakashi a moment to respond, Obito launched another attack. "No matter what, I'm going to win this time!"
Another round of the dance-battle began.
Meanwhile, the audience outside the dance floor, fired up by Yuto's commentary, watched the two in the middle with growing excitement.
Somehow... this seemed quite entertaining.
"Both sides are engaging in another round of the dance battle. However, Kakashi remains on the defensive, though his moves are precise. What exactly is he planning?" Yuto said with enthusiasm.
"Now, let's turn to our dance expert—Uchiha Setsuna—and hear his thoughts!"
"???"
Uchiha Setsuna, who was just about to ask Yuto what he was up to, froze in place.
Especially as all eyes turned toward him.
Uchiha Setsuna cleared his throat twice, putting on a serious expression. "Kakashi, huh! He's only been learning for a few days, so his movements seem a bit stiff, with traces of choreography in his form. Look at that backflip kick; the slight spin is a hallmark of Uchiha taijutsu. On the other hand, Obito... though he was always the tail-ender, ever since awakening his Sharingan, his speed and strength have increased significantly." He paused, stroking his chin. "You can see the explosive power in his moves! That's the signature Uchiha explosiveness! With that momentum, he charges forward fearlessly! However... his lack of formal training in the early stages makes his technique appear somewhat rough."
"What do you think of the current situation? Who do you favor?"
"Kakashi, despite being a beginner, shows agility and adaptability. His reactions are quick. Obito, though still a bit stiff, is fast and seems to be developing his own version of the Uchiha Dance!" Uchiha Setsuna sighed and shook his head. "Honestly, I can't tell who will win!"
"Thank you for the analysis, Master Setsuna. It seems the two are evenly matched! Let's turn our attention back to the dance floor." Yuto, satisfied with Setsuna's cooperation, continued as though it were all perfectly serious. He turned back to the center of the action. "Now! Obito has started using both hands, and Kakashi seems hesitant—his brows are furrowed. No, wait! He's moving! He's moving! He seems unwilling to stay on defense. A single-handed spin, and his foot—"
Before he could finish.
Kakashi and Obito stopped mid-move and turned to glare furiously at Uchiha Yuto.
"Shut up!" they yelled in unison.
The words had barely left their mouths when their expressions stiffened, and they stared at each other in silence.
A moment passed.
"You... really want to fight?" Kakashi asked coldly, his gaze hardening as he looked at Obito.
"Yeah!" Obito clenched his fists, took a deep breath, and replied just as coldly, "Why did you lie to me?"
However.
This time, Kakashi didn't ask what he lied about.
At this moment.
He couldn't take it anymore!
Especially with someone on the sidelines stoking the fire—he was even more frustrated.
The two stood in the middle of the dance floor.
Eyes locked.
Kakashi faced Obito, and Obito faced Kakashi.
Their pupils seemed to hold only each other.
Even Rin, who was shouting anxiously from the sidelines, "Stop fighting! Don't fight anymore!" went unheard.
The atmosphere grew heavy again.
It was as if the air itself had frozen.
Everyone stopped eating their fried chicken to watch the two in the center.
Suddenly.
"The intense dance-battle is about to reignite! Both are staring deeply at each other," Yuto's voice rang out again. "Their eyes seem to hold only the other, completely ignoring everything else—"
"Shut up!"
Kakashi and Obito turned once more, glaring daggers at Yuto.
This guy.
Was so damn annoying!
Should they... just take him down first?