'Those who don't value their companions are worse than trash! '
'As long as you can be strong enough to kill all enemies and be able to take care of tasks and companions at any time, today's situation will never happen again! '
Kakashi just stood there blankly.
Nobuhiko's words kept echoing in his heart.
When it comes to understanding, he is the one who understands his father best.
Thinking back on it now, Nobuhiko's words made Kakashi break into a cold sweat.
Hatake-ryu swordsmanship was first created by the ancestor Hatake who was a samurai.
In addition to the swordsmanship passed down and improved from generation to generation, what is also passed down together is the spirit of the samurai.
“My father values the interests of the village and the honor of the warriors more than his life!
But this time, he lost both..."
Thinking of how his father always smiled and comforted him in the past few days, Kakashi couldn't help but feel scared.
He and his father spent the whole afternoon at his mother's grave yesterday, and his father kept talking.
Thinking of my negative behavior these past few days...
What Nobuhiko said is not impossible!
Compared to the huge blow of being blamed for his proud father, Kakashi was even more unable to accept that his father would become depressed from now on.
As for losing his father, he couldn't even imagine it!
For a moment, Kakashi stood there with cold hands and feet.
"Kakashi, what are you doing standing at the door?"
I don't know how long it took, but a gentle voice sounded in Kakashi's ear.
Kakashi was startled and raised his head.
Looking at Sakumo who suddenly appeared in front of him, he opened his mouth...
The first time I spoke, I was so nervous that I couldn't even speak.
"Father, you are back."
"Did you fight with someone?" Looking at the bruises on Kakashi's face, Sakumo frowned slightly.
"No." Kakashi shook his head, "I'll go cook right away."
Sakumo looked at Kakashi's pale face and listened to his hoarse voice, feeling a little distressed in his heart. He smiled and said:
"No need! I'll cook today. After dinner, go to school. You have to get along well with your classmates."
Kakashi's heart trembled when he heard Sakumo offered to cook.
Since Sakumo often goes out on missions, Kakashi has learned to cook for himself since he was three years old.
His cooking skills now surpass those of Sakumo who rarely cooks.
So even when Sakumo was at home, he was the one cooking.
Kakashi was enjoying it.
Because in this way, he can hear his father's praise for him.
Sakumo's face showed unconcealable fatigue, and his eyes were bloodshot.
For the first time, Kakashi felt that his extremely tall father seemed to have aged much in just a few days.
'Father he...'
The two walked into the house. Kakashi was originally going to help in the kitchen, but Sakumo asked him to sit down at the dining table.
Soon, Sakumo was cooking four or five dishes at once.
He put the slightly fried fish on his plate, and gave the other one that looked slightly better to Kakashi.
"Eat it." Sakumo smiled, "I'm afraid it tastes a lot worse than what you made."
"No, I feel fine."
Kakashi took a bite of the dish which was indeed average in taste, raised his head and smiled, but his voice was a little dry and hoarse.
Then there was silence.
Usually father and son don't talk much when eating.
As long as he could stay with Sakumo, Kakashi would be satisfied.
But this time, Kakashi found the time extremely difficult.
Sakumo forced a smile yesterday, and even Kakashi, who was not good at feeling other people's emotional changes, could clearly feel it.
But today, even the jounin who was rescued came out to accuse Sakumo, but his behavior was very natural.
Thinking of Nobuhiko's words, Kakashi's expression became even more ugly.
"Kakashi, what's wrong? Does it taste so bad?" Sakumo asked doubtfully.
"Father..."
Kakashi put down his bowl and chopsticks and looked at Sakumo with a complicated expression, as if he was hesitant to speak.
Seeing this, Sakumo reached out and rubbed Kakashi's head, forcing a smile.
"It's okay, Kakashi, don't listen to the rumors outside. I will handle this matter well and I will give an explanation to the village and the daimyo!"
"You must be in pain...Father." Kakashi thought of many comforting words in his heart, and also remembered what Nobuhiko said before, but it changed when he said it.
"..." The forced smile on Sakumo's face faltered.
Kakashi said: "You always mention your mother when you are in a good mood or when you are in a bad mood. Yesterday we went to your mother's grave. Your expression couldn't deceive me."
Sakumo fell silent.
Unexpectedly, his emotions were exposed.
Maybe subconsciously, he didn't want to pretend in front of his children.
It's just that he doesn't want the negative news from the outside world to affect Kakashi.
'This child's talent is very high and he will definitely become the pillar of Konoha in the future! '
Sakumo didn't want his affairs to affect Kakashi.
When summoned by the Hokage, Sakumo did not receive any blame. The Hokage only comforted and tolerated him.
But he knew that the failure of this mission would have a great impact on the village.
The tolerance of Lord Hokage and the accusations from the villagers and companions were what made Sakumo uncomfortable the most.
However, even if he could turn back time and give him another chance, even if he knew that the companions he saved would blame him, he would still choose to terminate the mission to save people.
As an elite jounin of Konoha, you must pay the price for making such a serious mistake!
So Sakumo has made his decision.
He is both a ninja and a samurai.
As a samurai, no matter what unforgivable mistakes you make, as long as you commit seppuku...
Just commit seppuku! Everyone will be forgiven!
die!
This is the explanation given by Sakumo!
"Kakashi, if one day you were faced with a choice between mission and companions, what would you choose?"
Sakumo suddenly wanted to know Kakashi's answer.
Kakashi was slightly startled when he heard this and fell into silence.
If it was before, his answer should be that the task takes priority.
But after hearing Nobuhiko's words, Kakashi had a new idea.
"I won't give up!" After a long silence, Kakashi gave his answer.
Sakumo's eyes changed. He was both surprised and felt that Kakashi's answer was reasonable.
It’s just that many times, it’s difficult to have both.
There will definitely be a situation where you are faced with a choice between the two.
"I understand." Sakumo nodded without commenting on Kakashi's answer.
However, he felt very relieved in his heart. At least Kakashi did not choose to abandon his companions and choose the mission.
"If I can only choose one, I choose my companion!" Kakashi added.
He thought of Nobuhiko. If it was for Nobuhiko, he might give up the mission like his father.
Sakumo was slightly startled.
In his impression, Kakashi undoubtedly had all the qualities to become an excellent ninja.
And he is a very rule-abiding child.
But he also worried about Sakumo because he followed the rules too much.
A person's power is limited.
Teamwork is very important for ninjas!
It's just that his personality is a bit introverted and he is not good at getting along with others.
Obviously, the relationship with my companions will not be very harmonious in the future, which is a huge hidden danger.
So Sakumo was surprised that Kakashi could take Nobuhiko home.
And now Kakashi can actually give such an answer.
Sakumo felt that he had underestimated his son before.
At the same time, he could hear his proud son giving the same answer as himself, and he felt a little comforted in his heart.
At least Kakashi can understand him!
For a moment, Sakumo almost lost control of his disguised emotions.
"Those who break the rules are trash! But those who don't value their companions are worse than trash!"
Kakashi came to Sakumo, grabbed his big hand with both hands, and said with red eyes:
"Father! I will use the truth to shut everyone up!"
'A person who doesn't value his companions is worse than a waste...'
Sakumo didn't expect that Kakashi would have such an awareness at the age of 4.
"Kakashi..."
Kakashi tried not to shed tears, "Your contribution to the village will be no less than anyone else!
Can one mistake negate everything?
Even if you are really denied, your humiliation will be washed away by me!
Please come with me to witness that moment!
May I? "
There was a flash of pain in Sakumo's eyes.
"Please don't feel guilty! Because then...
I will definitely become a person who can give up any companion as long as I can complete the task in the future!
You are my pride! You did nothing wrong! "
Kakashi felt that what he said during this meal was already worth what he said in the previous month.
But he was really afraid that what Nobuhiko said would come true!
"No matter what decision you make, please don't leave me behind! I'm willing to bear the pain with you!"
"Kakashi!" Sakumo hugged Kakashi tightly.
Because he didn't want Kakashi to see his wet eyes.
In the past two days, pain and self-blame had consumed his body and mind.
Kakashi's understanding was a glimmer of light in the darkness.
For a moment, Sakumo was a little shaken.
If he committed suicide to apologize, Kakashi might really go astray in the future.
This is what Sakumo doesn't want to see!
"Kakashi, did someone say something to you?"
After calming down a little, Sakumo reacted.
According to Kakashi's past personality, even if he has so many words hidden in his heart, some words are not something he can say out loud at his age.
"It's Nobuhiko. He told me that you might choose extreme measures because of this incident..."
Kakashi said truthfully, and Sakumo's series of reactions just now confirmed Nobuhiko's words.
"I agree with what he said. What I just said are all my true thoughts!"
Sakumo was slightly startled, "Is it that child?"
"Father, please agree to my request!" Kakashi solemnly said again.
Sakumo struggled in his heart.
He thought of committing suicide, not only to apologize, but also to eliminate these negative remarks and prevent them from affecting Kakashi's growth.
After all, he promised his wife that he would take good care of Kakashi.
Because Kakashi's mood has been very wrong these days!
In order not to implicate Kakashi, Sakumo came up with an extreme solution.
But now after listening to Kakashi's words, Sakumo felt that he should live!
It had only been a few years since the end of World War II. Only by living could he better make up for his mistakes this time.
"Kakashi, I promise you!"
Kakashi received Sakumo's affirmative answer. Seeing his struggling expression and his rapidly becoming depressed mood, he felt relieved.
Sure enough, my father was just pretending!
Nobuhiko is right!
At this time, Kakashi felt regretful when he thought of what he had said to Nobuhiko before.
"Kakashi, what's wrong with you?" Sakumo asked, watching Kakashi's expression changing.
Then, Kakashi told Sakumo everything about the past few days and what happened just now.
Many things become less complicated after communication!
This was the first time since Kakashi was born that father and son had a long talk.
