139 Naruto Mobile Game

Obito was getting beaten down.

The first-slot ninja, Ringo Ameyuri, was already done for. Suppressed into that state, even the gods couldn't save her—let alone when the opponent was Minato Namikaze.

The second-slot ninja, Gaara, could only do his best to take down the opponent's One-Tail Naruto, but was still taken out afterward by Ebisu.

Ebisu controlling the field with a Water Dragon Vortex was a bit too strong—practically showing overwhelming dominance.

At this moment, Obito was using Motoi in the third slot, while Minato still had Ebisu in the second slot.

The health bar was still dropping, and Obito's mood was anything but pleasant.

Motoi's first skill only summoned a bird, with no damage check—unless the second activation released the bird, but that came with a huge end lag.

The second skill threw explosive tags onto the ground twice, but only the second one would detonate. Ebisu simply avoided it with a high jump.

The Secret Scroll was Dispel—sure enough, only this would do.

Bang! (Substitution sound effect)

Motoi substituted down, and Ebisu immediately moved up and down. Motoi chased without hesitation and released Dispel.

Relying on the instant burst of movement speed after using Dispel, Motoi followed up with basic attacks and secured the opening.

Even so, Obito was still nervous.

"Substitute! Hurry up and substitute! Do it for me!" he couldn't help but shout inwardly.

But looking across the whole field, Minato's playstyle was to hold his substitution tightly. Not to mention he now had the advantage—so what if he just let you keep attacking?

What, do you dare use a skill?

Obito couldn't help turning his head to glance over. The two seats weren't far apart. Minato was holding his phone with both hands, his face full of concentration.

Pa pa—

Ebisu suddenly substituted and used basic attacks! Obito had no choice but to make Motoi release his first skill, using the skill's super armor to tank it.

But right after that, Ebisu thrust forward with a kunai, launching Motoi into the air.

That also signaled the official end of this round.

Minato gently exhaled, put down his phone, and turned his head to look over—only to find Obito still gripping his phone, even though the round was already over.

A ripple seemed to pass through his eyes. Though it quickly faded, it carried an inexplicable emotion.

[0:1]

The number flickered on the big screen.

"Nice job, Minato!" Kushina in the audience suddenly pumped her fist, looking fierce as hell.

Rin noticed the strange looks from nearby spectators and could only smile awkwardly, quietly tugging on Kushina's arm.

"Don't pull me—we're family supporters, you know. We won, so what's wrong with being happy?" Kushina reached back and pinched Rin's cheek as she lectured her.

"Yes, yes~" Rin replied indulgently.

"Kushina-san is right. When fighting that guy, mocking him a bit is only appropriate."

A voice suddenly came from the side. Kushina and Rin instinctively turned their heads—and immediately cried out in surprise.

"Kakashi?!" x2

"Yo, long time no see." Kakashi smiled and waved, then naturally squatted down beside them.

Why squat? Because there were no seats left.

Amid the speechless looks of several nearby spectators, Kakashi remained unfazed and started chatting with Kushina and Rin.

"Life in the Pure Land, huh… it's really hard to say. I really want to see my precious Naruto and then hug him." Kushina's face was full of longing.

"There will be a chance." Kakashi nodded.

"Kakashi, aren't you a contestant? How can you come out here?" Rin was more concerned about this.

"Relax. My Transformation Technique is very strong—the strongest in the Ninja Academy." Kakashi chuckled casually.

Rin pressed her forehead.

"So what did you transform into, sneaking out like this? Did no one really notice? What if everyone starts copying you?"

"Don't worry. I'm up next anyway—I'll just go straight on stage then. Compared to that…" Kakashi's expression shifted, his tone growing low, "I really wanted to see you two."

Partings were always so sudden.

Killing Rin with his own hands had been Kakashi's nightmare for many years. And when Kushina passed away, Kakashi hadn't even been able to see her one last time.

Rin didn't say anything. She simply grabbed Kakashi's hand. The warmth of the living and the dead seemed to melt together.

After a moment of silence, Rin suddenly spoke.

"Kakashi, seeing you like this really puts me at ease. You're so lively during the streams—completely different from before."

So when I'm streaming, are you often lurking in the stream, Rin…

Kakashi scratched his head awkwardly.

"Rin, you know—streams need some showmanship. Actually, I… I'm very introverted."

Rin and Kushina covered their mouths and laughed at the same time.

Ohhhhhh!!

A sudden wave of exclamations erupted from the audience, drawing the attention of Kakashi and the other two.

Following everyone's gaze, they looked toward the big screen on the stage—and in the next moment, their faces also filled with shock.

Whoosh—

The footage on the big screen was playing, showing the ninja pool draw for the second match.

No matter how lively the chatter below the stage was, the atmosphere onstage remained unchanged—still heavy and serious.

Obito and Minato drew from the S pool in the second match. This ninja pool was extremely luxurious.

Minato Namikaze! Mysterious Masked Man! Sarutobi Hiruzen! Senju Tobirama! Hōzuki Gengetsu! Raikage A! Uchiha Madara! Pain: Deva Path! Senju Hashirama! Uchiha Itachi Susanoo! Jiraiya! Orochimaru!

Oh—just ignore the last two.

In truth, there weren't any other choices for S-rank ninjas. To make up twelve, this was already every S-rank ninja in the current version.

With a click, Minato banned the little mustache first.

This ninja was known as the ultimate hard counter to more than half the duel arena's ninjas. If there was no Water Shield during Secret Scroll selection later, he would be unbeatable.

Obito immediately banned Minato Namikaze. He refused to fight an opponent who was one with their ninja.

"One with the ninja" meant the player using their own character.

Minato picked first and took Senju Hashirama. Obito responded by taking Senju Tobirama and the Raikage.

Minato didn't take Senju Tobirama first precisely because of this. If he did, Obito would immediately counterpick the Raikage and completely shut him down.

For the second and third slots, Minato took Tiger Skin and Itachi Susanoo—an unexpectedly surprising choice.

Others might not know, but Obito certainly did.

Minato's third slot had always been casual. Wasn't it because he was confident he could end the match with the second slot alone?

As long as the first two ninjas secured an advantage, the third slot could at least pick a damage-dumper. Even forcibly dragging it into turn-based combat, he could still win.

Thinking of this, Obito locked in Sarutobi Hiruzen.

This ninja feared stalling the least—ultra-long-range skills let him drag things out with you endlessly.

When it came time to select Secret Scrolls, the two of them sped through the process, finishing it in under ten seconds.

Tobi (Obito)—

[Senju Tobirama] + Forbidden Technique · Yin Healing Wound Destruction

[A · Fourth Raikage] + Summon · Guard Shuriken

[Sarutobi Hiruzen] + Water Release: Water Shockwave

Minato Namikaze—

[Senju Hashirama] + Dispel

[Mysterious Masked Man] + Summon · Lightning Sword Transformation

[Uchiha Itachi · Susanoo] + Genjutsu · This Is Not the Place Technique

BO3, second match—

Begin now!