Kakashi stood frozen for a moment. When he came to his senses, he instinctively took Rin's hand, gave her an apologetic look, and then offered an awkward smile.
He then swept a glance over Naruto and Sakura, looked at Sasuke, and finally turned his gaze back to Rin.
In that moment, Kakashi made up his mind—he would protect them no matter what.
At this thought, Kakashi couldn't help reaching up to touch the eye Obito had gifted him. He sighed softly and silently pulled his mask back up into place.
Perhaps this eye really had been a burden to him.
At that moment, Wu Ying looked around the group and said, "Mei Terumi, I won't be taking you back to Konohagakure.
Kakashi, you stay here to handle the aftermath and take some time to recover.
Mikoto, come back to Konohagakure with me."
Mei Terumi gave Wu Ying a slightly aggrieved look and said with a playful pout, "Our little handsome man is certainly showing favoritism."
Chapter 146