Hatake Kakashi and Metkai were the first to arrive at the outskirts of the Uchiha clan. The strength of these two people can be said to be one of the few among Konoha ninjas.
But even so, they were still much slower than Huang.
After all, except for the Flying Thunder God Technique pioneered by the Second Hokage, Gai who opened the Eight Gates, and the Thunder Armor of the Fourth Raikage Ai, there is probably no one who can match Shisui's Instant Technique in terms of speed.
"What are you doing?"
Kakashi's eyes fell on the person who was forming the seal.
He was seen wearing the standard ANBU uniform and a white mask. A scroll with obscure runes was sitting on his knees.
Upon hearing the inquiry, the leading root ninja said nothing.
It's not that I'm being cool, but I really don't know how to answer.
As early as Ara appeared and Konoha's war preparation bell rang throughout the area, 'Leopard' had a bad feeling in his heart.
There will be changes in the action!
This absolutely secret operation seems to have begun to break away from Danzo-sama's plan.
But they can't retreat.
Otherwise, all Danzo-sama’s plans and all the sacrifices made will be in vain.
What's more, this is all for Konoha!
In order to keep the fire of Konoha alive!
Uchiha must be destroyed!
"The ANBU is doing its work, and those who have nothing to do with it should leave!"
Leopard suppressed the uneasiness in his heart and responded coldly.
He naturally recognized the two people in front of him, especially the former, who was a genuine ANBU. Moreover, he was one of the few people who made Danzo-sama miserable, and even took away 'A', who was highly valued by him.
However, such an answer was naturally unlikely to satisfy Kakashi Hatake. Instead, it brought back some bad memories.
Moreover, these memories began to overlap inexplicably with some recent events:
In the Second Ninja World War, the man who directly captured two Sunagakure elite Jonin among the thousands of troops (half a year ago, Uchiha invaded the Kingdom of Water because one man used the power of his clan);
The man known as the White Fang of Konoha and whose reputation is at the height of his popularity (the Uchiha who is said to be the strongest family in Konoha, the number one sect in the ninja world, and who will regain his glory);
The man who gave up his mission to save his comrades and was ostracized and reviled by everyone (the Uchiha whose reputation plummeted due to protecting his family's honor and stopping civilians talking nonsense);
The man who died silently without leaving a word, leaving himself alone in the world! (The roots were sealed with barrier techniques, and no sound could be conveyed to the Uchiha!).
"I said, what are you doing here!"
Kakashi Hatake growled through gritted teeth.
At this moment, his heart suddenly hurt.
Because of Kai's existence, the negative emotions that had been hidden deep in his heart began to surface again.
It was a dull memory that others called cold-blooded Kakashi.
That was an indifferent young man who gradually overlapped with Uchiha Ara.
'Ah. '
'My eyes started to hurt again. '
'This cursed eye can only be opened by losing a loved one. '
Hatake Kakashi slowly raised his right hand, and his fingertips passed through the mask and landed on the cold Konoha forehead protector.
If the former doesn't give any decent response, he really doesn't know what he will do.
Leopard silently raised his right arm, and a cold light surged out from the cuff, as did the two companions behind him.
Let Huang go in because the other party has the name of Uchiha.
However, the two people in front of them were different.
For the mission of Lord Danzo.
For the future of Konoha!
"Oh? It seems that you have already made your choice."
Hatake Kakashi's voice suddenly cooled down.
The Konoha forehead protector that symbolized the will of fire was torn off at will, and a scarlet eye that could never be closed and forever recorded pain slowly began to rotate.
The three people at the root also instantly lowered their postures, and the kunai falling in their hands emitted a cold light.
None of them had that special eye that looked at the visitor.
Because the other party once had a terrible reputation.
"Kakashi!"
But just when Hatake Xixi could no longer contain his anger, a deep sound accompanied by a rock-like force pressed down on his arm.
"Since ANBU is here, if there is any problem we should go to Hokage-sama."
Metkai restrained his best friend's arm, worried that he would make some irreversible mistake.
However, the somewhat arrogant Kai ignored one thing. If the other party really belonged to the ANBU, then why did Kakashi act unfamiliar?
"Hokage-sama?"
Kakashi subconsciously repeated the name of the white-haired old man, but he seemed to have less respect than before.
It's just that his voice was very soft, and even Metkai who was standing beside him couldn't hear him clearly.
The old days.
When his father fell into endless rumors, no one spoke up, not even the respected old man.
Could it be that all the merits accumulated by that man were no match for the failure of one mission?
Once, he didn't understand.
He even regarded the man's voluntary abandonment of the mission as a shame.
'Ninjas are born to complete tasks and cannot break rules and regulations arbitrarily. '
Kakashi used this excuse time and time again to convince himself.
However, the teammate who could only exist in his memory, the crane tail who gave him his eyes, angrily told him that his teammates were more important than the mission!
That man, Konoha's White Fang, is his hero!
That guy is also the only one who has so affirmed his father in front of him!
But this time, something happened to his family.
Kai didn't understand the root's way of doing things, but he knew it all too well.
If I don't speak out for it now, then who else can save this clan?
so.......
Kakashi Hatake's heart gradually became firmer, and the scarlet color in his right eye continued to grow.
"Get out of my way!"
At this moment, a ferocious roar rang in his ears.
He suddenly woke up and followed the sound to explore the past. At some point, he and Kai had three more figures in front of him.
'Baiyun Sang. '
Kakashi knew the ninja carrying the sword. Although he didn't have much contact with him, he had heard his name from other ninjas. He is stationed in the north all year round. He has strong strength and affinity. He is a person who is respected and admired by many young ninjas.
The person who scolded seemed to be Tekuno, who was also a jounin stationed in the north and was good at garrisoning.
"What do you want to do? The ANBU will do the work, and the rest will leave!"
Bao Qiang roared with confidence, but there was already a trace of sweat on his forehead under the mask.
Things really started to develop in an uncontrollable direction.
However, this secret operation has just begun!
"Don't push me!!"
Tekuno did not answer.
As Wu Zi roared, a special crossbow appeared in his hand. The arrow was attached with a detonating talisman, and the arrow pointed directly at the four people in front of him.
What shocked Kakashi even more was that the famous Baiyun Jōnin showed no sign of stopping him!
It seemed that the three people in front of him had already made up their minds.
Is it for Uchiha?
No.
It's a waste.
Suddenly, he thought of the boy running madly on the streets of Konoha.
The other party must have come because of the wilderness. After all, that little guy has also been to the North.
And it's more than that.
More and more ninjas gathered around.
There are genin, chuunin, and a few jonin who are stationed in other regions.
But they all have one thing in common: they were teammates with Huang for a short time.
It was the unkind, taciturn young man who gave them headaches as soon as he was inserted into the team, but he saved their lives in missions again and again!
"You forced me to do this."
Staring at the unmoved 'ANBU' in front of him, Tekuno slowly placed his bandaged finger on the trigger, his eyes filled with madness.
'After all, they have long been abandoned by Konoha. '
'I was just dragged back from the hands of death by that little guy. '
'He still owes the other party an apology. '
Baiyun Yeshan didn't say anything, but the palm resting on the sword already said everything, as did the young man beside him, holding a kunai in his hand.
The three of them will bear the consequences together.
No.
It's not just the three of them.
Because there were more ninjas standing by their side.
"Step aside!"
"Get away!!"
"Get away!!!"
"...."
The proud family that no one wanted to talk to now has gathered so many ninjas because of a taciturn and indifferent young man.
This scene made Hatake Kakashi's eyes surge.
Those resolute figures are like a ball of fire.
blazing fire.
'Wherever the leaves are flying, the fire is endless. '
'The will of fire mentioned by the Sandaime-sama has finally been passed down. '
'But does he still remember it? '
