"Family should never do that! It is bad enough that other people--strangers, fellow ninja, even--do that, but not family!" Gai could barely contain his temper, his eyes on fire with the outrage. He had to remind himself that he was supposed to be helping support Obito while they walked and that mostly kept his anger in line. It kept the wild gestures at bay, at least. "Family should shield you from that sort of torment, not contribute to it!"

He fumed a little more before turning the fire of anger into a more positive outlet.

"Obito, you have never been a failure," Gai said, clasping him on the shoulders and looking him in the eye. "A good man with a good heart, a man like you, is never a failure, no matter what others may call him! I hope that you find a family that understands that--even if they do not share your blood."