Shindai pretended to be caught in a Genjutsu, making Obito and Kakashi believe he had lost his fighting ability. Then he used Magnet Release: Iron Sand Spinning Top to manipulate the two into spinning uncontrollably, constantly crashing into each other like tops.
Obito and Kakashi felt as if the world was spinning wildly around them, as though their brains were being shaken up inside their skulls, while they could only hear Shindai's taunting laughter.
After quite some time, Minato Namikaze intervened, forcing Shindai to stop using the Iron Sand Spinning Top skill.
Minato was genuinely worried these two might end up with scrambled brains from all that shaking.
Obito and Kakashi staggered unsteadily, seeing everything around them twist and spin, and then...
Both dropped onto their knees, supporting themselves on the ground with their hands as they began vomiting violently.
Shindai's expression immediately hardened. He recalled Kannazuki, then glanced coldly at Pakura, Hikaku Uchiha, Rin Nohara, and Kushina Uzumaki before turning and leaving without another word.
...
"Hasn't Shindai come home yet?"
At Minato Namikaze's house, Kushina Uzumaki asked about Shindai, since he hadn't shown up for dinner in three days.
"Nope, he hasn't come back in three days. He's been stuck in the Scientific Research Division nonstop."
Pakura and Hikaku Uchiha answered Kushina Uzumaki's question, looking helpless and frustrated.
Naruto had been living in constant fear lately—even during classes at the Ninja Academy—terrified of running into Shindai. After all, he was the one to blame.
Minato grumbled, "Honestly, I can't figure out why you girls did this. The commotion was so intense that even the guard units, Anbu, and police forces got mobilized thinking Konoha was under attack."
Kushina snapped back, "It's because Shindai's as stiff as a log! After living together for so long, how come he never picked up anything from you?"
Minato looked confused. Learn from him? Learn what?
Kushina turned to Pakura and Hikaku Uchiha, saying, "I honestly didn't expect Shindai to be this angry. Maybe you two should go talk to him tonight, try comforting him a bit?"
Even though Pakura and Hikaku Uchiha weren't aware of what happened initially, they knew about it after regaining consciousness—they basically became accomplices.
And now that Shindai wasn't coming home, he was definitely still mad at them too.
Pakura and Hikaku Uchiha nodded in unison. "We'll go tonight," they replied.
...
Shindai sat alone inside the research lab of the Scientific Research Division, conducting his studies.
"Dealing with Kakashi isn't too bad—he relies on Lightning Release and Taijutsu, so countering those two aspects works well enough. But dealing with Obito's Kamui is genuinely difficult. If Obito refuses to use Intangibility and just hides inside the Kamui dimension, there's practically no good way to handle it."
[Magnet Release: Iron Sand Spinning Top]
"To counter Obito's Kamui, we need to focus on the fact that he materializes when using it..."
"It still comes down to magnetic fields. Space–Time Ninjutsu causes space to distort first, and magnetic fields can clearly sense such distortions. We can use them to determine the landing point. Luckily Obito isn't fast—if he were as fast as Minato-dono, we'd really be asking for trouble."
"And then there's Genjutsu. If it weren't for Ninja-Ware helping me disrupt my Chakra back then, I would've fallen right into his trap. That guy Obito is so crafty—he knew my Dojutsu-based illusions wouldn't work while I was wearing glasses, so he just knocked them off before casting his illusion."
"Grrr, I'm so mad! Just wait—you'll see what happens when I finish preparing something specifically tailored for you two. You're going to *truly* enjoy my wrath!"
Thinking back to how thoroughly he had been outplayed three days ago made Shindai furious beyond measure.
Just then, someone knocked on the laboratory door.
Mistaking it for Kabuto, Shindai didn't even think before opening the door.
Seeing Pakura and Hikaku Uchiha standing at the doorstep, Shindai let out a sharp "Tch!" and immediately tried to slam the door shut.
Right now, he was in a terrible mood, and seeing these two only made him angrier!
After everything he had done for them, they actually went along with Obito to trick him like this—it was too much!
However, as Shindai attempted to close the door, a hand and a foot blocked the way, preventing him from shutting it.
Shindai pushed with all his might—but Pakura and Hikaku Uchiha forced the door wide open and stepped into the lab.
"So angry?"
"Three whole days have passed—shouldn't you be cooled down by now?"
Shindai snorted, ignoring the two of them and striding straight to his workstation, continuing his task.
Pakura and Hikaku each sidled up beside him, one on the left and one on the right.
"Waah, did you make this recently?! It looks amazing!"
"Shindai, you really are a genius!"
Trying hard to suppress the corners of his mouth from twitching upward, Shindai let out another snort, more forcefully this time: "And what makes you think you know what I'm making? Don't just flatter me like that—I tell you, useless!"
Leaning in closer, Pakura and Hikaku spoke in unusually soft and sweet tones for the first time, playfully saying, "We don't understand it, so why don't you explain it to us, Shindai?"
Hearing Pakura and Hikaku speak to him in such gentle voices was something entirely new—and gave Shindai goosebumps all over.
Maintaining a stern expression, Shindai replied, "No explanation. You two never acted like this when I was doing research normally. I'm really angry right now—don't talk to me or interrupt my work!"
Simultaneously grabbing Shindai's arms, Pakura and Hikaku shook him slightly as they pleaded, "We're sorry, okay? Please tell us—we really want to hear about it!"
Though reluctant to admit it, Shindai couldn't deny he was feeling rather lightheaded right now.
Still putting on a stubborn front, Shindai said, "You wanna know?"
"Then I'll let you in on a secret. But don't get the wrong idea—I'm not telling you because you want to know, but because you're just too annoying!"
Pakura and Hikaku Uchiha smiled and replied, "Sure sure, you're absolutely right."
"These are nothing more than unfinished prototypes—no, scratch that, they're barely shells. This one's meant to counter Kakashi's Lightning Release, and that one's aimed at neutralizing Obito's Kamui. First, I'll take care of those two, then dismantle the rest of their abilities piece by piece—and in the end, they'll be groveling at my feet, begging for mercy!"
Flames burned fiercely within Shindai's pupils, his expression blazing with fiery passion.
Pakura and Hikaku Uchiha exchanged glances. What a short temper he had—even though he'd already gotten the better of Obito and Kakashi, he still wasn't planning to let them off easy.
"That's amazing, Shindai! You will definitely succeed."
"Yeah, you're the only one in the entire ninja world who could have researched and developed Ninja-Ware and its corresponding Ninjutsu Cards. You're the best!"
Flattered, Shindai straightened his back proudly.
The next moment, Shindai froze completely. Pakura and Hikaku Uchiha had suddenly launched a surprise attack—each planting a kiss on his left and right cheeks.
At that moment, Shindai's mind went blank, leaving him frozen in place.
With great effort, Shindai finally regained his senses, stumbling back in a panic, covering his flushed face with both hands, and stuttering nervously as he spoke.
"W-wh-what do you think you're doing, kissing me like that all of a sudden?!"
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