An old man and a young man in the ward looked at each other. Naruto, who was stunned, was not afraid, because in his opinion, Sarutobi Hiruzen had always been a kind old man.
When he was very young, the whole village hated him. Only the old man, the Hokage, looked at him without fear or disgust.
but now……
What Sasuke said...it turned out to be true.
Genbe Danzo...the people who have died are also the decay of the tree.
"Grandpa Hokage..."
"Um?"
"I will find Sasuke and bring him back!"
The dull atmosphere was broken, Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled: "There are still many things you don't know, and Sasuke is already very strong. In addition, Konoha is against Uchiha..."
Before he could finish his words, he was blocked by Naruto.
"It was never Konoha who was sorry for Uchiha. Shikamaru helped Sasuke. Both Ino and Sakura liked Sasuke! It was Danzo who was dead who was sorry for Konoha, and..."
"I will definitely become Hokage! By then, Sasuke will definitely be able to come back! We are brothers! He will definitely come back to help me!"
At this time, Sarutobi Hiruzen seemed to see the shadow of Namikaze Minato in Naruto.
The same blond hair, the same confident smile...
Although I don’t know where such confidence comes from, such a smile can infect people’s hearts and can make people trust them unconsciously.
As for what Naruto didn't finish, there's still...
Of course, as the Hokage, after his death, will everything return to normal?
…
Commercial Street.
Kakashi walked aimlessly towards the commemorative monument with his head lowered, his eyes staring at his walking feet like a zombie.
"Kakashi!"
In the takoyaki shop nearby, Metkai raised his hand and shouted.
However, Kakashi seemed not to hear and walked past the store door minding his own business.
"Kakashi."
A figure stood in front of him, and he couldn't ignore the voice.
He raised his head slightly, Yuri's red eyes were still a little swollen.
"sorry."
After hesitating for a long time, he still only had this apology, because he really didn't know what he could say.
Asuma and Yuhi Kurenai are in love, which he has known for a long time.
Otherwise, how could a special jounin who specializes in genjutsu become the guiding jounin of the Hyuga clan's eldest daughter, Inuzuka, and Aburame?
But now, because of his disciple, Asma died, leaving only two chakra knives and a handful of ashes.
"I want to know all the information about Uchiha Sasuke!"
Yuhihong's hands clenched tightly.
However, Kakashi shook his head slightly and replied in a deep voice: "Since Hokage-sama asked Shikamaru not to tell you, there is a reason. Your illusion can't defeat him."
Yuhi Hong frowned: "Three Magatama? Even if it's the Sharingan of the Three Magatama, I can't..."
"no."
Kakashi looked at him: "It's the Mangekyou. Four years ago, he made the Sharingan reach such a level. Just the pupil technique has already reached the combat power of an elite jounin."
Yuhi Hong was silent for a while.
As a special jounin, she would not be impulsive. She originally wanted to know because Uchiha Sasuke was only twelve years old.
But now...this twelve-year-old Uchiha has committed crimes to such a level that he is a genius.
Sighing, Kakashi turned to look at Akai in the takoyaki shop and was about to leave, but the next second he froze in place.
The figure standing next to Kai, eating takoyaki in one hand, was a figure he had remembered for four years.
At this time, he was chatting with Akai about something. When he saw himself looking over, he waved as if to confirm.
"call……"
After exhaling, Kakashi glanced at Yuhi Kurenai, turned around and walked towards the store.
There is no reason for such an existence to be directed at Yuhi Hong. Even if it is, who can stop it?
"Kakashi, didn't you hear me when I called you just now? You are not youthful at all..."
Ignoring the chattering Akai, Kakashi looked directly at Uchiha Yun.
"Your Excellency appears again."
Yun raised the takoyaki in his hand: "Take some time to eat some delicious Dada Yasai. After all, Konoha still has a lot of delicious food, and the business development is very good."
Kakashi asked: "So you made Sasuke make such a choice?"
Akai on the side was a little confused: "Is he an enemy, Kakashi? But I just had a good chat with him."
As he said this, Akai also became alert.
He would obviously not choose to trust a stranger he had just met and become a lifelong friend with.
Stretching out his hand to block Akai, Kakashi knew very well that there was no point in taking action against this person, even if this person was Akai.
And Uchiha Yun's next words also confirmed his conjecture.
"Don't be so nervous...because there's no point in being nervous."
Uchiha Yun finished eating the last takoyaki and looked at Akai who was making a starting move: "Using the forbidden technique of Eight Gates Dungeon Death Gate, Matt, can turn the seven people with the Ninja Sword into three auspicious treasures. Use it, You can briefly reach the Six Paths level in terms of strength, but you can't break through just one level of Dao Seeking Jade."
"This is a gap in the level of the essence of life, and you can't change it. Unless your level reaches this level as well, and you can take your pure physical strength to the next level."
These words made Metkay stunned, and he looked at Yun: "Who are you...?"
Yun spread his hands: "I'm just a tourist. I don't know how long I'll be leaving, so you don't have to worry about it."
Said Yun looked at Kakashi: "I did not arrange Uchiha Sasuke's defection. In order to get the nine eyes, Danzo planned to borrow Kumogakure's sword to kill people, and he also promised to give out a Sharingan. Eye."
"However, Kumogakure wanted to take advantage of the enemy, so the Fourth Raikage and the Second-Tailed Jinchuuriki personally took action. Naturally, the insurance measures arranged by the roots were also gone. Izumi was in danger, so I showed up."
"What kind of signal do you think it will send to Sasuke if Nebu attacks Izumi?"
Kakashi said nothing.
The root's attack on Uchiha Izumi naturally means that Konoha wants to eliminate Uchiha again. After all, the Hokage did not stop it, which represents his attitude.
If you don't want to die, you can only defect.
But even with the Mangekyou Sharingan, it is obvious that it is impossible to leave directly with a twelve-year-old body to control this power.
Even if he kills the guards at Konoha's gate, he will be killed by the chasing troops during his subsequent escape.
Naturally...he thought of the nine-tailed demon fox inside Naruto.
"Your emotions...are because of Sarutobi Asuma, right? The only surviving son of that old Hokage."
Uchiha Yun smiled: "As the son of the Hokage, he is indeed not like his father. He is a person who truly values the future of Konoha."
Kakashi frowned: "Then why..."
Yun replied: "Because his surname is Sarutobi... It's not that surname. Where did his fire attribute chakra and wind attribute chakra come from? Where did his chakra knife come from?"
"When you get something, you have to pay a price. As the Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, did he really not notice Danzo's destruction of Uchiha? It's just that the destruction of Uchiha is an option for him, and it's a good thing."
At this point, Uchiha Yun looked directly into Kakashi's eyes.
"Or do you think... the Uchiha clan can kill children as young as seventy or eighty years old, as well as babies as young as one or two years old, but the Sarutobi clan can't kill even Sarutobi Asuma?"
There was no explosion of eye power, but Kakashi took two steps back.
He couldn't reply to such a question because his left eye didn't allow it. It was Obito's eye and Uchiha Obito's eye.
And when he said this, Uchiha Yun smiled playfully.
"Let me tell you one more thing."
"Your father, Konoha White Fang, made great contributions in the war. He was also one of the candidates for the Fourth Hokage at that time. I remember that you were instructed by Danzo to sneak into the archives and read these confidential documents, and you were discovered by Sarutobi Hiruzen. He’s generous enough to let you see, right?”
"What I let you see is indeed part of the truth, but what I don't let you see is what I really want to hide."
Kakashi asked hoarsely: "What is the truth...?"
Yun replied: "Reputation and voice come from military exploits, so naturally the public opinion will turn, and Konoha White Fang will not be able to become the Hokage. It is still Danzo who does the work, and Sarutobi Hiruzen realizes it later. Do you think this scene is familiar?"
Familiar? Of course it’s familiar!
As the captain of the ANBU who was ordered to monitor the Uchiha clan, he had been monitoring them year after year, so of course he was familiar with this scene.
The man known as the Darkness of the Ninja World has always been synonymous with darkness.
"It is surprising that Konoha White Fang committed suicide. Such a heart shape is indeed not suitable for being Hokage, but this is not a reason why the instigator will not be punished afterwards."
Uchiha Yun said with a chuckle: "Nine years ago, Kumogakure forced Konoha to hand over the people of the Hyuga clan. You should be equally clear about that, right?"
"After that, the Hokage seceded from the family, and Konoha was on the verge of falling apart in the hands of those two people. Do you think they are guilty?"
Kakashi was indifferent, and Kai on the side listened in confusion, but he listened to three key points and was frowning in thought.
After a while... Kakashi remained silent, but Kai seemed to understand.
"Snapped!"
Clapping his hands together, Akai raised his head and said, "So these two are the bad guys!"
Kakashi raised his head and said solemnly: "You said that among the two, one is the Third Hokage."
Well!
After realizing it, Akai was confused again.
Uchiha Yun stepped forward and patted Kakashi on the shoulder: "Take good care of Uzumaki Naruto, a student. He will be the future of this village. Although he is a little stupid, it won't take long for you to discover him. It’s shining brightly.”
"Sarutobi Hiruzen won't live much longer, and I've destroyed the root. I know you often go to the commemorative monument. Remember to step on that old man for me when you have nothing to do."
"I just don't want to worry about it too much, otherwise that kind of thing can be included in the commemorative monument? It's simply outrageous!"
After saying that, Uchiha Yun walked out. Judging from his figure, he should be preparing to change restaurants to eat.
At this time, Akai touched Kakashi and asked in a low voice: "Is what that person just said true?"
Kakashi thought for a moment and nodded.
Such an answer made Akai silent, and he himself didn't know what to say.
Is it an enemy?
From what I just said, the other party destroyed the roots and attacked the ninjas in the village, so they were naturally enemies.
But it seems that because of this approach, Konoha's future will be better.
After thinking for a moment, Akai looked at Kakashi.
"Are you going to the Memorial Monument?"
"Um."
"Let's go, I'll come too."
"what are you going to do?"
"I want to ask dad whether the blooming of youth is for them or for the future."
…
Konoha Hospital.
After the Third Hokage left, Naruto lay on the hospital bed and looked out the window.
But soon, the door to the ward was opened again.
Three figures squeezed in. Yamanaka Ino brought a bouquet of flowers and placed them in a vase after entering.
None of the four spoke.
After a long time, Naruto looked at Shikamaru and said, "I'm sorry."
Shikamaru shook his head: "You have no way to control such power. No one knows that his Sharingan will reach this level, right?"
Ino on the side hesitated to speak, but still asked: "Did Sasuke really... kill Asuma-sensei? He... he shouldn't have that kind of power."
Shikamaru heard this and looked over.
He knew very well that Ino had liked Uchiha Sasuke since they were in school, but now to them, Sasuke was an enemy, the enemy who killed the teacher.
"I saw it with my own eyes."
When Shikamaru said something, everyone was stunned.
Ino frowned, clenching his hands and looking a little confused.
Such an approachable Sasuke would often help people around him in school. She really had no way of knowing how such a Sasuke could kill Mr. Asuma.
"Bang."
The bag of potato chips was crushed, and Choji's eyes turned red.
Although they had not gotten along for a long time, Teacher Asuma was the only teacher who would treat him to unlimited barbecue, even if he asked the shop owner for credit in the end to keep him full.
"Shikamaru...do you think Sasuke did something wrong?"
Naruto's voice sounded, and Choji and Ino looked at him absurdly.
Asuma-sensei is dead, is it still right?
However, after a while...
Shikamaru sighed and replied: "There is nothing wrong in his standpoint. So many people in the Uchiha clan have died, and there are only three people left. It's just revenge. What's wrong with that?"
"But the same thing. Our teacher was killed and the teacher was very kind to us, so it's also not wrong for us to want revenge."
"I know some things, so I helped him. It is precisely because of this that I can survive. Otherwise, as a genin who has just graduated, I have no reason to live."
Naruto looked at Shikamaru, his eyes gradually becoming firmer.
"I will become Hokage and bring Sasuke back! I will also bear the hatred between you and Sasuke! Believe me, I will!"
An inexplicable thing surrounded Shikamaru and the three of them. It was indescribable, but a ray of trust emerged in their absurd hearts.
The absurdity comes from reality, but the trust comes from nowhere.
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(End of chapter)
