These two individuals—one carried another's Rinnegan, and the other had a Sharingan upgraded into a Rinnegan by someone else.
Neither of them could deactivate or revert their dojutsu.
In contrast, Madara Uchiha could open and close his Sharingan or switch to the Rinnegan at will, effortlessly transitioning between them.
Snowy—the powerful summoned beast rumored to rival tailed beasts—was exactly as described in the intelligence Pakura had read about Takuya.
The reports detailed how Takuya possessed an incredibly strong summoned beast resembling the Nine-Tails in appearance. Its strength was said to rival that of a tailed beast.
Since joining Takuya, Pakura had never seen Snowy, and this was her first encounter.
At the same time, Nawaki and Minato arrived, as usual, to freeload off Takuya's cooking.
However, the moment Nawaki spotted Snowy, he froze, his smile twisting into an expression more pained than joyous.
Minato, on the other hand, laughed heartily. Noticing Pakura's confusion, he explained:
"Nawaki used to underestimate Snowy. He got beaten up a few times for it—badly. He cried and screamed the whole time."
Nawaki glared at Minato, wanting to rip the words right out of his mouth.
But standing in front of Snowy, he didn't dare move recklessly, afraid of receiving another tail swipe for his trouble.
Tsunade was even more excited than Takuya about Snowy's awakening.
For her, Snowy's return meant Konoha had gained a powerful new combatant.
If Iwagakure dared to start a war, Takuya could unleash Snowy onto the battlefield, which would undoubtedly give Iwagakure a serious blow.
"Teacher, what's with your eyes?"
Kakashi's expression was a mix of confusion and concern as he looked at his teacher, whose eyes were covered with a white silk band.
"They're just feeling a little off. They'll recover soon. By the way, didn't you take Rin out today?"
Takuya chuckled, patting Kakashi's shoulder and teasing his usually cold but secretly shy apprentice.
Since Obito Uchiha's disappearance, Kakashi and Rin had been spending much more time together.
They had always been close, but their time together had often been interrupted by the ever-present Obito.
With Obito gone, did this count as a blessing in disguise for Kakashi and Rin?
However, he suspected that if Obito found out about Kakashi and Rin's growing relationship, he would explode in anger and possibly descend into darkness.
After all, Uchiha emotions tended to be extreme—they were either cold and distant like iron, or passionately intense.
Obito was undoubtedly the latter. After losing his grandmother, Rin had become his sole emotional anchor.
Unfortunately, the girl he cherished had found comfort in someone else's arms.
"Rin went to the hospital today to study medical ninjutsu with her instructor," Kakashi explained awkwardly, his face turning a slight shade of red.
Takuya grinned knowingly.
"Alright, let's get started. Let me see if you've been slacking in your training because of your... relationship."
Relationship? Were he and Rin really in one?
They hadn't explicitly stated their feelings, but their interactions resembled that of a couple.
Still inexperienced in relationships, Kakashi couldn't quite pinpoint where they stood.
Considering their age, it might take years before they could fully acknowledge their bond.
In the ninja world, children matured quickly. It wasn't unusual for them to start dating even before leaving the academy.
Even Kakashi's father, Sakumo Hatake, didn't seem to mind his son growing close to a girl.
In fact, Sakumo found the situation amusing and often observed with a smile.
Had this been in Takuya's previous life, Kakashi might have been dragged back home and scolded for focusing on romance instead of training.
Would Obito's eventual descent into darkness be entirely due to Kakashi and Rin?
Given Obito's all-consuming affection, he might even bless their relationship with a heavy heart.
It was pointless to dwell on such hypotheticals.
Besides, some things were beyond Takuya's control. For now, he was more interested in imagining what might happen if Orochimaru stumbled upon Madara's hideout.
That would surely be an entertaining encounter.
In the meantime, Orochimaru's immediate focus would likely shift to the battlefield when the next war broke out.
"Your speed is good, and your strength has improved significantly."
After a brief sparring session, Takuya nodded in satisfaction.
Kakashi's talent was undeniable.
In the original timeline, he had gone astray, but under Takuya and Sakumo's guidance, he was now fully dedicated to refining his lightning style, swordsmanship, and taijutsu.
His progress far outpaced his peers at the academy.
"Lightning Style: Thunder Flash!"
Takuya was caught off guard as Kakashi suddenly charged forward with his katana, executing a perfect Thunder Flash.
Using my technique against me?
Amused, Takuya raised his Kusanagi sword and struck Kakashi's blade with the sheath, disrupting the chakra-infused lightning surrounding the weapon.
Kakashi winced as the backlash from the disrupted lightning coursed through him, causing his arm to tremble uncontrollably. His face twisted in pain as the muscles in his arm spasmed.
With a quick movement, Takuya knocked the weapon from Kakashi's hands and pressed the sheath against his forehead.
"I know you're talented, but I've warned you before: even if you manage to learn this technique on your own, you can't use it until your body is ready. Do you understand?"
Thunder Flash was not something Takuya had taught Kakashi.
Instead, Kakashi had secretly learned it on his own, likely with the help of Sakumo's guidance.
No matter how gifted a child was, advanced techniques like Thunder Flash—considered an S-rank jutsu by both the Third Hokage and Tsunade—required proper training and preparation.
Kakashi's attempt to mimic it without fully mastering the fundamentals was reckless.
"Will you stop being so reckless next time?"
Grabbing the scruff of Kakashi's shirt, Takuya hoisted him up and carried him to Konoha Hospital for treatment.
The katana left on the ground was nearly destroyed.
Techniques like Thunder Flash and Lightning Strike required weapons forged from chakra-conducting metal to withstand the explosive force of lightning-based chakra.
"Please treat Kakashi's arm," Takuya told the medical ninja. "He injured himself trying to use a jutsu beyond his capability."
This was the first time Takuya had personally brought Kakashi to the hospital.
Usually, Kakashi would come on his own. However, this time the injury was severe enough to warrant Takuya's immediate concern.
After examining Kakashi, the medical ninja frowned deeply.
"Takuya-sama, while I respect your connection with Tsunade-sama and your role as Kakashi's teacher, I must remind you that Kakashi is still a child. Teaching him overly dangerous jutsu is irresponsible and could cause lasting harm."
"Kakashi's arm has sustained significant muscle and tendon damage, along with minor fractures. Do you understand what this means for someone his age?"
I'm doomed, Takuya thought, enduring the scolding in silence. He shot a pointed glare at Kakashi, who stood beside him like a guilty child, staring at the floor.
"Cough... You're right. This was my fault. Let's focus on treating him for now," Takuya said, attempting to defuse the situation.
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