The Hokage, having traveled here, of course he'd unify the ninja world!

Chapter 742 The Crying Child

The shout was like a thunderclap, instantly snapping Kakashi out of his daze.

He quickly let go, his face full of regret.

However, because the release was too sudden, and Lin had been struggling, she lost her support and her body suddenly leaned forward. After a stumble, she fell straight to the ground.

Fortunately, Kakashi, being an experienced Jonin, had extremely fast reaction speed.

He quickly reached out his hands, trying to catch Lin who was about to fall to the ground.

However, to Kakashi's utter surprise, Rin suddenly pushed him away with all her might.

Caught off guard, Kakashi was pushed back a few steps. Rin, on the other hand, was thrown heavily onto the hard ground by the recoil.

Kakashi stared wide-eyed at Rin's actions, a mixture of astonishment and worry welling up inside him.

He quickly took a step forward and asked anxiously:

"Lin, what's wrong? Are you alright?!"

Lin just groaned and squatted down on the ground.

Just as Kakashi approached, Rin screamed, "Don't touch me!"

The sudden shout caused Kakashi's outstretched hand to freeze in mid-air, as if time itself had stood still.

Lin lowered her head, her body trembling slightly, and fell into a long silence.

After a long pause, she sniffed softly and said slowly in a slightly hoarse voice:

"I don't like you anymore, and I don't want to see you again. Let's... break up."

These words struck Kakashi like a bolt from the blue, turning his face ashen instantly.

"why?"

Even he himself didn't know what he wanted to ask—why Lin suddenly made such a resolute decision?

Or do you want to know what you did wrong to cause this situation?

Memories of the past flooded his mind like a tide. Kakashi recalled that he had thought he had hurt Rin and felt unworthy of her pure and deep love.

When Lin was resurrected, the huge age gap became an insurmountable chasm between them, causing him to have concerns and hesitate.

He originally planned to wait until Lin turned eighteen before facing this relationship, but he never expected things to develop to this point.

Could it be that my constant avoidance and hesitation have really caused Lin such heavy harm that she no longer wants to see me?

Kakashi felt as if a large piece of his heart had been ripped out, leaving him empty and filled with an endless sense of loss.

He stood there blankly, his eyes empty and lifeless, as if he had lost his soul, appearing utterly lost and dejected.

Lin stood quietly, as silent as a statue. A suffocating atmosphere of stillness filled the space between them, as if time had frozen at that moment.

Drip, drip... The crisp, rhythmic sound of water droplets was exceptionally clear in the quiet passage.

Kakashi's keen ears caught the subtle sound, and his heart skipped a beat—could it be a drop of water falling to the ground?

However, when he saw Lin's slightly trembling shoulders, an indescribable pain welled up in his heart.

Lin actually cried!

This was the first time Kakashi had witnessed her so vulnerable since her resurrection.

The heartache surged like a tidal wave, almost overwhelming him.

He subconsciously took a small step forward, wanting to get closer to Lin and offer her some warmth and comfort.

But at that moment, Lin cried out in a voice trembling with tears:

"Don't come any closer..."

These three short words were like a sharp sword, ruthlessly severing the step Kakashi had just taken.

At that moment, Kakashi clearly heard the sobs and choking in Rin's voice.

She didn't burst into tears; instead, she covered her face tightly with her hands, leaned forward slightly, and suppressed her sobs.

Only the occasional soft sobs revealed the deep sorrow in her heart.

Kakashi stared incredulously at Rin, who had never been so out of control before.

Lin has always been a strong and gentle presence in his eyes, always able to face any adversity with a smile.

But now, she was crying helplessly like a child, which made Kakashi's heart ache so much he could hardly breathe.

It's normal that he hasn't seen it before.

Because Lin is currently acting.

In front of the barrier not far away, Qianyao's clone was steadily placed on an array, continuously transmitting commands through the array to Yamanaka Inoichi, who was far away on the other side.

Meanwhile, Yamanaka Inoichi cleverly used his unique ninjutsu ability to directly transmit his message into Rin's heart.

Although it could be placed directly on Yamanaka Inoichi, Chiyo was testing the formation.

Beside the Chiyo clone stood Minato Namikaze and Karin.

This Minato is the real Minato, while the one presiding over the formation has been replaced by a shadow clone.

Minato and Karin were both checking whether there was anyone around Rin and Kakashi.

In that completely emptied passage, if chakra appears, it's most likely Obito or Black Zetsu.

If someone appears bearing the Flying Thunder God mark, then without a doubt, it's Obito.

Qianyao continued instructing: "Keep sobbing softly, and then say this."

"I've loved you since I was a child, and I'd rather die in your hands."

"Even after I was resurrected, I still love you, from when I was thirteen until now when I'm eighteen."

"I mustered all my courage, but all I got in return was your perfunctory attitude."

"I'm so tired, I don't want to like...you anymore."

"I...shouldn't have been resurrected. Anyway, there's nothing in this world...that I'd want to stay..."

The same words slowly escaped Lin's lips.

For Rin, who is a medical ninja, it's a piece of cake to induce herself to cry.

However, these words were really too cheesy, after all, Lin was not the kind of person who was pretentious.

Therefore, when she relayed Qianyao's words, she seemed to stumble a little.

Fortunately, Rin's heartbroken appearance concealed this fact well, so much so that even the clever Kakashi did not notice the flaw.

After all, this was the first time Lin had ever cried because of him!

And he looked so heartbroken.

At this moment, Kakashi's mind was in complete chaos, and he couldn't make sense of anything.

As the saying goes, the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

Lin has always given the impression of being understanding, gentle, graceful, and poised.

But now, when this girl, who always wears a smile, suddenly reveals such a sad and disappointed image, Kakashi instantly feels that he is utterly unforgivable.

So, without hesitation, he quickly walked to Lin's side and eagerly began to explain:

"Lin, I really don't dislike you..."

"I...I just..."

Just then, as Rin was overjoyed to hear Kakashi say, "There's no one who doesn't like you."

But the next moment, Qianyao's serious voice reached his ears:

"Rin, Obito is coming this way. Get ready."

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