UK:GSW Chapter 89: Will Kamui Hide No Tears?

In the game, Uchiha Kei's portrayal of Obito couldn't comprehend why his two teammates had appeared here—and not just appeared, but as allies to his character, investigating the Gen Organization's conspiracy and uncovering the truth behind the persecution of the Indra Clan.

For Obito, the line between reality and illusion felt completely shattered. He couldn't distinguish what was real anymore.

Pressed against the cell door, Obito called out their names, examining their conditions closely.

Only then did he realize: whether Rin Nohara or Kakashi Hatake, both looked completely battered. Bandages covered Kakashi's torso and legs, his complexion pale and sickly. If not treated soon, he might not survive.

Inside the game, Rin was overjoyed and rushed to the bars, calling Obito's name. Kakashi, though weak, gave a glance—his dead-fish eyes faintly shining with relief.

It was as if he was simply glad Obito was safe.

Though Obito kept telling himself it wasn't real, he couldn't help clenching his fists. His black eyes… seemed on the verge of change.

But still, they didn't evolve.

Just one breath away.

Even so, this glimmer of change had the onlookers in the real world feeling hopeful—perhaps Obito finally had a chance.

Minato Namikaze suddenly gained a tangible understanding of what Lord Third had once told him: "The Uchiha Clan is a clan of love."

Goodness—Obito had been through horror after horror, frightened and tormented by monsters in the game, reduced to a pitiful, sniveling mess. Yet through it all, not a flicker stirred in his eyes. Nothing.

Now, the mere sight of two endangered friends—who weren't even real—had him trembling with emotion and nearly awakening his Sharingan.

One didn't know whether to mock his apathy for himself… or his devotion to others.

But the possibility of awakening was a good sign. Now it was a matter of stimulus.

Inside the game, Obito quickly confirmed these weren't real people. They spoke only of investigating the hospital, and how they had been caught after being discovered by the monsters. Kakashi had taken heavy injuries protecting Rin.

Listening to the familiar voices and mannerisms, Obito recalled the terror he'd faced alone—and imagining them suffering the same stirred fury in his heart.

Even knowing it was an illusion, the resemblance was so perfect, his emotions wouldn't settle.

But again, because he knew they weren't real, he remained just short of awakening the Sharingan.

The two NPCs handed Obito documents and intelligence they'd "gathered"—evidence of the Gen Organization's experiments on the Indra Clan and other bloodline families in that hospital.

Countless cruel experiments. Countless victims. The monsters roaming the halls weren't created by the outbreak—they were the experiments themselves.

Gen had developed a barrier tool that completely suppressed chakra. Inside it, one became an ordinary human. The monsters were bioweapons created to thrive in that environment—strong, cruel, and bloodthirsty.

A containment failure in the lab below the hospital had caused the massacre.

And Obito had been caught in one such barrier.

Another mystery solved. A critical clue obtained.

The NPCs told him: if Obito escaped with the data, exposing the truth, every major village would rise against Gen and wipe it out.

Classic hero narrative. Idealistic, naive even—but this was a game, and such logic fit the mood.

Obito agreed. He would escape with both of them, even when they insisted he go alone.

This triggered a classic death flag.

In this segment, Uchiha Kei had given players a choice—run alone or save everyone. The true ending required saving them. Escape alone, and you'd get a false ending.

Naturally, Obito's choice ruled that out.

He risked capture again to retrieve the cell keys. Eventually, he broke them out and fled with them.

But carrying two injured companions in a horror setting? Guaranteed disaster.

Despite using traps to kill the clawed monster among the four, they were soon attacked by the fat one. The collapsing floor separated them all.

Obito found himself alone, starting a new mission to locate his scattered teammates. He found Kakashi first—battered, collapsed.

Though he made a face and mocked him, Obito still picked him up and carried him, refusing to abandon him.

Even as the NPC Kakashi protested, berated him, and urged him to go alone, Obito wouldn't leave.

Eventually, angry, Obito snapped: "Damn you, Kakashi! Don't lump me in with you! You arrogant jerk, always going on about missions! 'A ninja must put the mission first'—and screw their comrades, right?!"

"I'm telling you—your so-called belief is garbage! I'll never abandon my comrades!"

"And if that makes me a disgrace, so be it. I'd rather break the rules than betray my friends!"

"If this isn't what a real shinobi is, then I'll crush what you call shinobi!"

"So, sit tight, you arrogant idiot. I'm getting you out of here, like it or not!"

As he yelled, Obito felt a rush of exhilaration—as if long-suppressed feelings had finally burst free.

He even thought to himself: "Damn, I sounded cool just now."

He had no idea everything he said was being watched in the real world.

Everyone except Uchiha Kei turned to stare at Kakashi, who looked shocked, Obito's words hitting him like a freight train.

Kei, meanwhile, internally cheered: "Good stuff—he's reenacting that legendary Kamui Tears moment."

Most of the lines were nearly identical to those from the original Kakashi Gaiden, except now the kids were only nine—not thirteen.

Still, to nine-year-olds, it had major impact.

Just look at Rin's teary eyes, or Kakashi's wide, trembling stare.

Minato and Kushina even smiled, clearly moved.

Obito may not have been the most gifted, but those words spoke directly to their hearts.

In the original timeline, the couple likely felt the same—but unfortunately, the Obito of that timeline would betray that trust in the worst way.

But in this timeline—Uchiha Kei's timeline—he intended to prevent those tragedies.

Watching this, Kei thought, "He's definitely about to awaken his Sharingan."

Then came disaster.

The crawling, shadowy monster suddenly burst through the ceiling and lunged at them.

Worse, there was a burning furnace right next to them.

The monster grabbed Obito, trying to drag him into the fire. In the struggle, Obito's arm was broken, and his cries of pain echoed.

At the last moment, the gravely injured NPC Kakashi surged with adrenaline, ignoring his pain, and tackled the monster—saving Obito.

Using the last of his strength, he shouted, "You have to survive, Obito!"

Then he dragged the creature into the furnace… sacrificing himself.

Obito screamed, "No!" watching helplessly as his comrade disappeared into the flames.

In that moment, he forgot it was a game.

His mind filled with memories of Kakashi—images flashing by like a movie reel.

The emotional surge shook his real body. Tears streamed down both real and virtual Obito's face. And then—

His black eyes turned red.

This wasn't just the game's "Blood Eye" effect.

This… was the real Sharingan.

Two-tomoe Sharingan, awakened in the real world.

Uchiha Kei, watching this, couldn't help exclaiming: "Is he really reenacting the legendary Kamui scene already?!"

Obito was only nine. He had awakened four years early, and with two tomoe straight away.

That level of talent… made Kei—who'd spent six years stuck with a single tomoe before getting his system—green with envy.

No wonder Madara Uchiha had chosen him.

As a Uchiha, Obito's talent with the Sharingan was truly exceptional.