### Chapter 13: Don't Misunderstand Rin and Me; We're Just Learning a Foreign Language
"Thank you, Rin."
Under Rin Nohara's guidance, Kyouko, who had already almost mastered the "Antidote Technique," successfully grasped this ninjutsu.
"I didn't expect you to be interested in these things, Kyouko," Rin sighed.
Aside from Kyouko, who had just started practicing medical ninjutsu, she was the only one here who knew medical ninjutsu.
"By the way, did you also sign up for medical ninja training at the Konoha Hospital?"
Rin Nohara continued to ask.
"No, I didn't."
Kyouko shook his head, explaining that he got the ninjutsu from Lady Tsunade.
"Lady Tsunade!"
Rin Nohara let out a small exclamation of surprise.
As a medical ninja, there was no one who didn't know Tsunade.
Tsunade was the woman standing at the pinnacle of the medical field and also the role model Rin looked up to.
Seeing the adoration in Rin's eyes, Kyouko immediately knew that Rin was one of those people who didn't know Tsunade's true nature.
Kyouko thought about it and decided not to tell Rin the cruel reality, lest her idol filter shatter.
"By the way, Rin, which chakra points do you release the 'Antidote Technique' from?"
Kyouko asked.
Controlling chakra release from specific chakra points wasn't easy. Jonin could only release a portion of chakra from their hands, feet, or body.
That's why ninjutsu is generally released from the mouth or hands.
You rarely see someone releasing a fireball suddenly from their forehead or knees...
The Uchiha clan's Sharingan could actually be considered an additional outlet for releasing jutsu.
Only ninja with the Byakugan could release chakra from all chakra points in their body.
Techniques like "Eight Trigrams: Rotation," which release full-body chakra and have strong defensive power, are difficult to perform without the Byakugan.
Therefore, the Gentle Fist became the exclusive style of the Hyuga clan. Ninja without the Byakugan generally don't use the Gentle Fist, only the Strong Fist.
"Um, these ones..."
Rin Nohara extended her hand, bringing it close to Kyouko's face to show him which chakra points she used.
Kyouko listened from the side, but just listening left him a bit confused.
So he grabbed Rin's hand and then used his finger to touch her palm.
Having her hand grabbed, a small panic flashed through Rin's heart.
Kakashi was still here!
But seeing Kyouko buried in his studies, Rin instantly felt she was overthinking.
In a doctor's eyes, patients have no gender.
So exchanging medical ninjutsu knowledge shouldn't involve gender either.
Rin endured the strange sensation of her palm being touched and continued to explain.
"What are you guys talking about over here?"
Seeing Rin talking to Kyouko for so long, Obito finally couldn't sit still and ran over to interrupt.
"Discussing some academic issues. You wouldn't understand, Obito."
Rin Nohara shook her head gently, implying that Obito wouldn't understand the content of her conversation with Kyouko.
"I... what is there that I wouldn't understand!"
Obito immediately became unhappy.
What kind of thing could Kyouko understand that he, Obito Uchiha, couldn't?
Was the gap that big?
Once he got his Sharingan, wouldn't learning anything be a piece of cake?
"Hm?"
Only then did Obito notice that Rin, who had her back to him, still had her hand in Kyouko's hand.
"Rin, why is your hand in Kyouko's hand?"
Obito's eyes widened.
"Obito, don't misunderstand Rin and me. We're just learning medical ninjutsu."
Kyouko indicated he was just learning a "foreign language" and Obito shouldn't overthink it.
Hearing this, Obito was in disbelief.
No, what kind of medical ninjutsu requires holding hands?
His theoretical knowledge was poor, but not so poor that he lacked common sense!
"Idiot, Kyouko is looking at Rin's chakra points."
Kakashi shook his head.
Obito was truly foolish. He wondered how the elite Uchiha clan produced such an anomaly like Obito.
"Yeah, Obito, what are you thinking?"
Kurenai Yuhi also looked puzzled.
Kyouko looked so righteous; how could he be touching Rin's hand inappropriately?
He was just examining chakra points.
"Teacher Minato, I..."
Obito was unsure for a moment and cast a pleading look at Minato Namikaze.
"Obito, they are right."
Minato Namikaze nodded.
Obito instantly started doubting himself.
Could I have really gotten it wrong?
Obito thought to himself.
"Alright, we should continue moving."
After a short rest, Minato stood up and said.
Time was precious now; every minute and second couldn't be wasted.
"Yes."
Everyone responded in unison, starting to pack up and stand.
Only Obito responded somewhat distractedly.
Rin's soft and fragrant little hand—even he hadn't touched it.
Yet Kyouko beat him to it.
The more Obito thought about it, the more aggrieved he felt, like someone else stood up and pedaled the bicycle he couldn't bear to ride.
"I will accompany you for a while longer near the border, then I will separate to execute my mission. I'll go support the front lines. Kyouko and Kakashi will be team captains. Kyouko, your team is responsible for attracting Iwagakure's attention. Kakashi, you are responsible for continuing the advance."
Minato made the arrangements and repeated them once more.
It just so happened that Kyouko's sensory ability was even better than Kakashi's, allowing him to discover enemy tracks first and strike first.
After harassing the enemy, they could retreat.
"Understood."
Kakashi responded.
Then the group continued forward.
After walking for about half an hour, Kakashi suddenly stopped and gestured to the back, signaling everyone not to approach.
Kyouko watched this scene unfold according to the original story, knowing in his heart they had encountered the Iwagakure Jonin, Mahiru, stationed here for reconnaissance.
Mahiru specialized in kenjutsu (swordsmanship), was very fast, and also knew the Shadow Clone Technique.
Kyouko analyzed Mahiru's intelligence.
"Mahiru, huh..."
The Missing-nin Kyouko looked at Mahiru ahead and seemed to think of something.
"What is it?"
Kyouko looked at the Missing-nin Kyouko and asked internally.
"I fought Mahiru before. In my future, he didn't die here. He luckily survived but was eventually killed by me. It's a pity I couldn't interrogate him for his kenjutsu."
The Missing-nin Kyouko said.
"I see."
Kyouko nodded.
Iwagakure Jonin Mahiru's kenjutsu?
Kyouko didn't have much interest in practicing kenjutsu right now.
Even with the Missing-nin Kyouko's guidance, it would be a long-term process.
For the current Kyouko, the return on investment was far less than practicing ninjutsu or shuriken throwing.
"Discovered by two brats? Impressive."
Hiding behind a tree, Mahiru sensed two ninja adjusting their breathing to a steady state first.
This was a signal of preparing for battle.
So Mahiru secretly looked back.
One was a handsome black-haired boy, and the other was a white-haired boy carrying a tantō on his back.
"That person is... impossible..."
Mahiru suddenly looked at their team leader Jonin, cold sweat trickling down his cheek.