Sato Yuki stared blankly at Obito, "Why are you telling me these things? You obviously don't have to say anything."
Obito said indifferently, "Concealment is the least efficient form of communication. A single lie often requires countless lies to cover up. Even if some lies are believed to be well-intentioned, when the truth is revealed one day, it may have the opposite effect."
Obito silently added in his heart, 'Just like Sasuke.'
Sato Yuki nodded and said expressionlessly, "I understand."
Obito asked, "So, do you still hate me now?"
Sato Yuki's gaze became complicated for a moment, "I thought I would hate you, but I don't know why… after knowing everything, I just can't bring myself to hate anymore."
"It's just… it's just…", Sato Yuki didn't know how to express that emotion.
Obito pressed his hand against his chest and spoke for her, "It just feels empty here, like a giant void, right?"
Sato Yuki froze, looking at Obito in disbelief, a thought flashing through her mind, 'How does he understand so well?'
Obito said, "I understand the feeling of losing the most important person. In that moment, nothing else matters, be it love or hate. Because these emotions need someone to be directed at. But when that person is gone, your own existence also feels meaningless."
Sato Yuki's breathing became rapid, "Then now… what should I… do?"
Seeing Sato Yuki's expression, Obito couldn't help but mock himself.
It was so similar to how he had been back then, like a drowning person desperately trying to grasp the last straw.
If he said at this moment, ("Have you heard of the Eye of the Moon Plan? Do you want to create a world where your brother is still alive?")
Sato Yuki would immediately become a pawn in his hand.
Of course, Obito wasn't that evil. He simply expressed his understanding.
"To be honest, I don't want to discuss such grand topics right now. But in essence, your brother became an orphan because of war, and because he was an orphan with no support, he had no choice but to become a pawn in the hands of those in power."
"Putting yourself in his shoes, he didn't actually do anything wrong. He simply had no control over his fate, like a puppet on strings, being led step by step into the abyss."
"So, it wasn't your brother who was wrong. It was this world."
Sato Yuki repeated Obito's words softly, "Yes, it wasn't my brother who was wrong. It was the world."
Her expression twisted, "Since the world is wrong, then the world has no right to exist. I will destroy it!"
On the side, Rin looked at Sato Yuki and sighed inwardly.
'Is this how Obito was gradually led astray by Madara in our past life?'
Obito said indifferently, "Destroying the world won't bring your brother back. Even if he were revived, there would be no place for him. Most importantly…"
Obito paused, his voice becoming bewitching again, "Do you think your brother would want to see this version of Sato Yuki?"
"I know, and I understand. He was your most loving brother. He would respect your choices. But if he saw you like this, wouldn't it break his heart?"
"Would you really want to cause your brother such pain?"
Sato Yuki instantly deflated like a punctured balloon, collapsing weakly.
She wasn't unaware of this. She just didn't want to admit it to herself.
If things really became like this, could she still face her brother with a clear conscience?
"So, what should I do?", She asked.
Obito smiled, "Try to change this world that is already rotten to the core. We can't heal all the wounds in the world, but at least we can make it look a little less rotten."
Sato Yuki said painfully, "But I don't want to do that!"
Obito advised, "Be a good person. Think of it as doing it for your brother. Maybe being good wasn't your choice, but only by being good can you play the role of a good little sister and bring some comfort to your brother in the afterlife."
Sato Yuki murmured, "A good person…?"
Finally, a trace of life returned to her.
"I will try. My brother always wanted me to become an independent ninja. I didn't understand before, but now I do. He was afraid that after he was gone, I wouldn't be able to take care of myself."
"So, I'll start by fulfilling my brother's wish. From now on, I won't be a crybaby anymore. I will become strong. I will overcome challenges on my own. I will… become even stronger!"
Sato Yuki's eyes were filled with determination.
Beside her, Kushina couldn't help but be amazed.
Obito's way of comforting people was very strange, but unexpectedly effective.
'Is this what they call communication between fellow patients?'
Obito took out the money he hadn't given earlier, "Sato Yuki, take this money. Because of your brother's identity, it's almost impossible for you to receive any support from Konoha. I know your family is struggling…"
However, Sato Yuki just shook her head, "This is your mission reward. I! Don't! Need! It!"
She had become unusually resolute, "Even though I no longer hate you, that doesn't mean I've completely let go of this matter. One day, I will challenge you!"
"As for being poor, don't forget…", Sato Yuki stood up, picking up the ninja headband that had been thrown to the ground and stepped on several times, and tied it back on.
Her eyes radiated determination, "I am also a ninja!"
Rin looked at the girl, about the same age as herself, who had just seemed so weak but now stood tall and proud.
She suddenly felt that this scene was… really cool.
Unconsciously, she overlapped the image of the girl in front of her with that of a certain blonde kunoichi who loved wearing green.
She suddenly felt inspired too.
'So a person can change so drastically?'
'So, even someone born lowly, with nothing to rely on, can shine brilliantly as long as they have strong willpower?'
'Hmph, this Obito guy. How is he so good at comforting girls?'
She didn't want to rely on Obito for everything.
She also wanted to become a strong kunoichi who could stand on her own.
Obito looked at Sato Yuki's transformation and couldn't help but feel relieved, "Alright then, I won't give you the money. It looks like you no longer need to rely on anyone. But since I promised your brother, if you ever run into trouble, you can come find me."
Sato Yuki shook her head, "I don't need to. On the contrary, since my brother was willing to entrust me to you before he died, it means he trusted you."
"If you ever need my help in the future, and I have the ability, I will do it."
"Goodbye!"
After saying that, she turned her head and walked away…
Obito looked at Rin helplessly, "Sigh, she's really stubborn. She could've just accepted the money. It would've made her life a bit easier."
Rin playfully punched Obito with her small fist, "That's not being stubborn. That's being strong. She doesn't need to rely on anyone."
"Obito, you still don't understand girls."
Obito immediately looked aggrieved, "How do I not understand girls? Look, I told her everything, and instead of breaking down, she became more energetic."
"That proves I understand girls very well." [T/N: 💀]
Rin raised her little fist again, squinting her eyes, "So, Obito, just how many lost girls did you deceive in your past life?"
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