Naruto: Transmigrated as Obito with the System

Chapter 109: Chapter 109: Don’t Panic, Comrades



Akatsuki Village.

In the village chief's office, at the mahjong table.

After losing several rounds in a row, Obito began to feel something was off. He shot a suspicious glance at Nagato sitting beside him.

"Nagato, are you sure you shuffled the tiles properly?"

Nagato smiled faintly.

"Obito, what are you saying? We're comrades here. How could I possibly cheat you?"

"Hah!"

Obito closed his eyes, letting his intuition guide him. 

"Nagato, I'm asking again—are you absolutely sure you shuffled these tiles properly?"

For some reason, Nagato suddenly felt guilty under Obito's intense gaze.

"Ahem, of course I did."

After a few more rounds of mahjong, with strong suggestions from Yahiko, Konan, and Obito, the group agreed to shuffle the tiles manually from then on.

...

The next morning.

Obito, sporting two dark circles under his eyes, yawned and said,

"I'm heading back to Konoha now. See you later!"

Konan, having won all night and in a very good mood, smiled and waved.

"Safe travels."

Yahiko had already fallen asleep on the table. After covering him with a blanket, Nagato turned to Obito and said,

"Obito, I'll see you at the border later then."

Obito nodded with a grin.

"(๑‾ ꇴ ‾๑) You got it!"

Squinting tiredly, he made his way back to Konoha.

"Ah~ So sleepy!"

After yawning his way into the ANBU headquarters, he changed into his uniform and headed to the rendezvous point.

"Uh…"

When he arrived at the village gate, he was shocked to find the convoy already gone.

One of his subordinates in ANBU explained helplessly,

"Captain, you're late again. The envoy has already departed."

Obito clicked his tongue.

"Ah, seriously…? Alright, let's hurry and catch up!"

The eight ANBU members set off in a rush, hopping through the forest. Before long, they caught up with the convoy of carriages ahead.

One of the ANBU, a curious young man named Yamanaka Jingtian, code-named "Feipeng," turned to Obito.

"Captain, why are your Sharingan activated the whole time today?"

Obito cleared his throat.

"It's a mission outside the village. Naturally, we must stay vigilant and be on high alert."

Jingtian gave him a thumbs-up.

"As expected of our captain!"

Obito chuckled awkwardly. He couldn't possibly admit that he had bloodshot eyes from staying up all night playing mahjong, could he?

The journey was uneventful until Jingtian remarked with a smile,

"Looks like this mission might be an easy one."

Obito shook his head.

"We're still within the Land of Fire. Even if the Lands of Wind or Earth wanted to attack us, they wouldn't risk reigniting the war here. But once we reach the borders of the Land of Rain, things could get dicey. Stay on your guard."

His warning sent a chill through the group, and Jingtian nodded repeatedly.

"Understood, Captain."

A few days later, the convoy neared the border of the Land of Fire.

"Feipeng," Obito called.

Jingtian understood immediately and formed a hand seal. Through the gap in his interlocked fingers, he focused on a bird perched in a nearby tree.

Mind Body Switch Technique!

The bird spread its wings and soared into the sky, scouting ahead. Moments later, it returned, and Jingtian's consciousness returned to his body. His expression was grim.

"Captain, there's an ambush ahead. And they… outnumber us significantly!"

The group of ANBU tensed, gripping their weapons tightly.

Obito pondered for a moment.

"Hmm. 'Outnumber us significantly,' you said? Does that mean they don't outnumber us by that much?"

"Huh?" Jingtian blinked, then nodded hesitantly.

"Y-Yes…"

Obito's tense expression relaxed.

"Well, that's not too bad, then. Nagato can probably handle it easily."

Jingtian, still anxious, asked,

"Captain, what's the plan?"

The ANBU team looked at Obito, awaiting his orders.

After thinking for a moment, Obito declared,

"Hmm… First, don't panic. Second, perform as usual. And third, stay calm and don't do anything reckless."

The group: "???"

What kind of advice is that?!

Obito burst out laughing at their bewildered faces.

"Relax. Let them gloat for now."

While three of his ANBU managed to hold back their disbelief and comply with his instructions, the other team was less patient. Their captain silently fumed.

What was the Third Hokage thinking, putting this reckless kid in charge?

He subtly signaled his team to prepare.

When the time comes, we'll have to save the day ourselves. This is our chance to earn some merit!

As soon as the convoy crossed the border, dozens of ambushing shinobi leapt out from their hiding spots. Though dressed like typical ninjas, they loudly proclaimed,

"We're bandits!"

The ANBU teams sprang into action.

"Protect the envoy!"

One of the ANBU teams charged forward enthusiastically, but Jingtian turned to Obito.

"Captain, should we engage?"

Obito waved him off with a smile.

"No need."

The three stayed put, watching as the chaos unfolded. Ten seconds later, a deep, resonant voice boomed across the battlefield, amplified as though by a loudspeaker.

"Universal Pull!"

The "bandits" were swept away by an invisible force before the Leaf shinobi could even engage. The remaining ANBU were left dumbfounded.

"Who is this? An ally or an enemy?"

"I have no idea. Stay cautious."

Nagato approached, his imposing figure cutting through the confusion. He called out,

"Comrades of Konoha, don't panic! I am the branch secretary of Akatsuki Village."

The Leaf shinobi were stunned.

"Akatsuki Village? That newly established place? But… what's a branch secretary?"

"Not sure, but stay alert."

"…Wait, isn't that what I just said?"

Meanwhile, Jingtian curiously asked Obito,

"Captain, what's a branch secretary?"

Obito rolled his eyes.

"It's someone who assists the village chief in managing the village and organizing various activities."

"Oh! So it's like an assistant to the Hokage?"

"Exactly."

Jingtian stared at Obito in admiration.

"Captain, you're amazing! You know everything!"

Obito's smug grin widened. Of course, he knew. After all, he was the one who'd come up with the title "branch secretary" in the first place!

Jingtian added, "Captain, you must have predicted that Akatsuki Village would send someone to assist us, didn't you?"

Obito waved modestly, though his expression practically glowed with pride.

"Keep it low-key, keep it low-key."

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