The Land of Hot Water is a geographically long and narrow country. Minato's eastern army was fighting the Kumogakure ninjas in the central part of the Land of Hot Water.
South Sand Castle is located near the southern part of the Land of Hot Water, relatively close to the eastern army. Therefore, it received support first, and the personnel losses in South Sand Castle were relatively small. The city's defense system was also maintained quite well.
As Minato's favored student, Kakashi, at only 12 years old, successfully advanced to Jonin, like a rising star, he naturally attracted much attention. Because of this, many Konoha ninjas flattered Kakashi, hoping to establish a good relationship with him.
However, since the fall of White Bird Castle, Rin's medical ninja team, more than twenty people in total, were all captured, for more than ten days, Kakashi continuously asked people to inquire about Rin's whereabouts, but he never received any definite news.
In the afternoon, deep in the dense forest, three Konoha ninjas rushed towards Kakashi.
The leading ninja respectfully saluted. "Jonin Kakashi, we found traces of Rin near the east coast. There are more than fifty Kiri ninjas around, and it looks like they are retreating to the Land of Water. Should we wait for Minato-sama?"
Upon hearing the news about Rin, Kakashi's pupils constricted slightly.
"No need, I will handle this matter myself." His voice was somewhat cold.
After biting his thumb, he slammed it onto the ground.
Summoning Technique!
As the smoke dissipated, eight ninja dogs of various shapes sat in a row.
Pakkun, the leading bulldog, sniffed, "Kakashi, are you looking for that little girl again?"
Kakashi's voice, uncharacteristically, carried a hint of excitement, "Pakkun, please, help me find Rin, they are near the east coast."
Pakkun nodded, and said, "Kakashi, you can rest assured, we are very familiar with Rin's scent."
Then, he turned to the other ninja dogs and said, "Bull, Uruchi, you are responsible for the eastern coastline. Akino, Guruku, go search the reef area..."
Kakashi had already rushed out, his white spiky hair appearing and disappearing among the tree shadows.
Pakkun sighed and quickly followed. "Kid, don't be impulsive again this time."
The ninja dogs' sense of smell was very great. They quickly found Rin tied up with ropes in a cave.
Pakkun tilted his head, his nose twitching. "Kakashi, this is a trap, there are more than 50 people's scents around."
After seeing Rin, Kakashi didn't think too much. He directly used the Body Flicker Technique to appear beside her. He gently woke her up and untied her.
After waking up, Rin noticed something was wrong.
Her trembling fingers pressed on her abdomen as she said, "Kakashi, there seems to be something inside my stomach."
More than fifty Kirigakure Anbu were hidden around, watching the two from the shadows.
A Jonin whispered, "Captain, should we go and capture them?"
The captain made a tactical gesture and said, "Don't forget our mission. We need to pretend to pursue them and drive them to South Sand Castle. Then, we will release the seal and let her unleash the Three-Tails."
Seeing Rin escape, the Kirigakure Anbu no longer needed to hide their figures and all revealed themselves.
Pakkun raised his head, feigning an attacking posture, like a vicious dog guarding its food, and let out a low growl.
"Grrr... grrr..."
But when he saw the Kiri ninjas throwing Kunai at them, he immediately shouted, "Let's retreat!"
After speaking, the many ninja dogs transformed into a puff of smoke and disappeared.
Kakashi and Rin also had no choice but to turn and flee for their lives.
...
Obito ran wildly, his figure rapidly moving through the forest.
"White Zetsu, why isn't Minato-sensei with Rin and Kakashi?"
White Zetsu's voice was like a persistent parasite. "Minato is on another mission."
Obito ran at extreme speed. "Damn it, whenever I need him, he's never around. Kakashi, you promised me you'd protect Rin. Faster... Even faster... I'll be there soon..."
...
As an excellent medical ninja, Rin sensed an abnormality in her body and said, "Kakashi, they sealed a Tailed Beast inside my body. Kill me, I'm losing control of my body."
Kakashi drew two kunai, turned, and said, "You run first, I'll stop them. I promised Obito I'd protect you."
However, as Kakashi used Raikiri and charged towards the Kiri ninjas, Rin suddenly jumped in front of Kakashi.
Splat!
A grotesque blood blossom bloomed on Rin's chest, and blood splattered on Kakashi's stunned face. Her eyes were wide, filled with disbelief, her body had suddenly lost control. She wanted to say that this was a conspiracy, but her lips trembled.
"Ka... Ka... shi..."
After uttering Kakashi's name with difficulty, Rin lost all signs of life and collapsed into Kakashi's arms.
"Ahhhh... ahh... ahhh...!"
A mournful roar echoed within a hundred meters. Obito's two-tomoe Sharingan spun wildly, finally transforming into the shape of a three-bladed shuriken.
Kakashi's right eye also transformed into the shape of a Mangekyo. Kakashi's Chakra reserves were not abundant to begin with, and he was not an Uchiha, so this Mangekyo drained his Chakra, causing him to fall unconscious.
Watching this farce, the Kirigakure Anbu knew their mission had failed and were extremely annoyed.
The leading ninja said angrily, "A few of you go and kill that screaming guy, he's so noisy."
An Anbu used the Body Flicker Technique to approach. At this moment, the space around Obito distorted, and the attack passed directly through his body. Then, a branch extended from Obito's arm, piercing the body of that Kirigakure Anbu.
"This guy has some strength, let's all go together."
Four Kirigakure Anbu attacked Obito from four directions, but the blades that slashed at him passed directly through his body. At this moment, Obito seemed like an unhittable ghost. His figure appeared and disappeared, each flash accompanied by the sound of flesh tearing.
"Mon... monster...!"
The captain watched in horror as his comrades were impaled through the throat by suddenly appearing wooden spikes.
After the last Kiri ninja died, Obito gently embraced Rin's gradually chilling body. Teras of blood flowed from the spiral pattern of his white mask.
His voice sounded as if it came from hell. "This false world is the true hell. Rin, I will create a world with you."