Konoha's task master

The rain has slowed down a bit, and the sun's shadow appears on the horizon.

Hatake Sakumo looked at the pale Danzo. He was not satisfied with this explanation. After all, Kakashi almost died.

"I hope... that the investigation into this matter continues."

Hatake Sakumo said to Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Hatake Sakumo, then looked back at Danzo who looked pale.

"Now that the real culprit behind the scenes has been found, the matter ends here. Danzo Shimura... has been fined six months' salary for poor management. It was a big mistake for Hatake Sakumo to attack the elders of Konoha without permission, but considering his eagerness to protect his son, he was fined

I spent ten days behind closed doors thinking about it.”

Sarutobi Hiruzen was as partial as ever.

"This is not enough..." Hatake Sakumo shook his head.

He straightened his back and looked directly at Sarutobi Hiruzen.

This is Sarutobi Hiruzen's last chance...

"I am the Hokage."

Sarutobi Hiruzen said without any doubt, and at the same time, he cut off the last trace of affection between him and Hatake Sakumo.

"Haha..." Hatake Sakumo suddenly laughed.

It was as if a thousand pounds of burden had been lifted off him at this moment...

His whole body became extremely relaxed, his mentality gradually changed, and he calmly looked at the dim sky.

"At that time, the Hatake clan was about to decline, and the inheritance was being forgotten... The situation was precarious. At that time, I... was facing a life and death crisis at any time... It was the Third Hokage who protected me, and this allowed the Hatake clan's inheritance to remain uninterrupted. This is the reason for my protection.

kindness."

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked puzzled... Danzo took half a step forward and listened carefully to Hatake Sakumo's speech.

"After graduation, I was also the Third Hokage. He called me into the Anbu against all odds. He even entrusted me with important tasks during the Second Ninja War. This allowed me to revive the ninja world in the name of the Hatake clan. This was a blessing.

.”

"Two favors are hard to repay. I once swore that I would be driven by the Third Hokage and risk my life to repay the favor."

Having said this, Sarutobi Hiruzen showed a smile on his face.

Hatake Sakumo paused for a moment, looked around at everyone and continued to speak.

"But...Kakashi is my son...I once swore to heaven in front of the grave of my beloved wife to protect her throughout her life."

"But... Danzo ordered Nebu to become Kakashi's class teacher, and repeatedly designed and instigated Kakashi to graduate early. This move undoubtedly touched my reverse scale!"

"But... Danzo ordered someone to collude with the bounty ninja to ambush Kakashi here and seriously injure him!"

"The former violated the iron rules set by the Second Hokage, and the latter was an act of rebellion against the village. Both times, the Third Hokage chose to take sides without any reason!"

Hatake Sakumo changed his subject and pointed a sharp spear at Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"Don't talk nonsense!" Hiruzen Sarutobi scolded.

"Okay, okay, okay." Hatake Sakumo laughed several times.

The laughter is slightly mocking...

I don't know whether he is mocking himself or mocking Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"...Then I must be talking nonsense."

Hatake Sakumo coughed slightly and slowly emphasized his tone.

"These two incidents are directed at...Kakashi, with the intention of harming his life. I will not pursue the case again in the future...This can be regarded as repaying the kindness and protection of the Third Generation."

Hatake Sakumo paused slightly, his eyes locked...

Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Speak loudly.

"So far..."

"…I, Hatake Sakumo, have no more kindness to you!"

Today, Hatake Sakumo, Danzo and Sarutobi Hiruzen...

Official...breakup!

Sarutobi Hiruzen was not angry when he heard this. In an instant, he understood Hatake Sakumo's calmness last time. This sword became different... and his personality changed drastically.

It just so happened that at this moment... Aoyama Reiko walked out of the earthen house carrying Kakashi on her back, and beside her was the pale Yakumo.

Aoyama Reiko said to Hatake Sakumo.

"The toxin has been removed, and Kakashi can recover within three days. The treatment was very successful."

"Thank you..." Hatake Sakumo thanked in a low voice.

The timing of Reiko Aoyama's appearance is very clever, just breaking the tense atmosphere.

Aoyama Reiko looked around nervously...

It felt bad to be looked at and observed by many Konoha high-level officials at the same time, especially when there were more than forty ANBU holding weapons around. Perhaps only someone like Hatake Sakumo could remain calm and talk.

Maybe...that guy can...

Aoyama Reiko subconsciously looked back at Yakumo...

I found that his face became paler, there were even a few drops of cold sweat on his cheeks, and his legs were shaking unconsciously.

"Wonderful...this is such a drama..."

Aoyama Reiko laughed dumbly, and she felt as if she was no longer so nervous. She lifted her arms up to Kakashi on her back, and chose... to continue watching the show.

"Sakumo, have you forgotten...the will of fire?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes flashed brightly... he suddenly asked.

The five-series fusion of ninjutsu and psychic skills, the monkey demon, is not his strongest weapon. The Will of Fire, proposed by the first Hokage, perfected by the second Hokage, and perfected by his own hands, is his strongest and sharpest weapon.

spear.

"Hehehe, the will of fire..."

Hatake Sakumo sneered, then took a deep breath, as if he wanted to suck all the air around him into his lungs, and then he spoke very fast.

"Contacting enemy spies and betraying the interests of your own ninja village. Is this the will of fire?"

"Sacrifice your own ninja and children to exchange benefits with the enemy ninja village. Is this the will of fire?"

"Designing to frame a first-year Ninja School student who has not yet graduated. Is this the Will of Fire?"

"Harming the interests of the Fire Country and exporting food at 70% of last year's price in exchange for so-called peace, is this the Will of Fire?"

"Cooperating with bounty hunters and setting up a trap to ambush children from the village. Is this the Will of Fire?"

"——None of these!!!"

Hatake Sakumo paused slightly and continued.

"You who talk so much about the will of fire are the person in Konoha who betrays the will of fire the most!!"

Hatake Sakumo roared at Sarutobi Hiruzen, he seemed to be crazy, and he seemed to be interpreting some kind of worldly truth.

"The Will of Fire is protection, dedication, sacrifice, and inheritance. It is definitely not a means of brainwashing or a tool for seeking power for personal gain!"

"Shut up, you are crazy...!!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen shouted with his face turning red...

But he just couldn't do anything to Hatake Sakumo... Contradicting the Hokage was not enough to bring about the downfall of Hatake Sakumo, who had great military achievements and held great power, unless he had a more reasonable excuse.

"You're so angry and telling me to shut up..."

"...Is it because I told the truth?"

Hatake Sakumo asked coldly, with no trace of respect in his eyes anymore. At this time, he felt that the thoughts in his heart were extremely clear, and his body was feeling more relaxed than ever before.

"Father..." Kakashi on Reiko Aoyama's back woke up and called out very softly.

He was so scared...

The once amiable third-generation grandfather's face was blood red and his eyes were full of anger. The sinister gaze of the black-haired one-eyed uncle behind him also frightened him. What's more, there were dozens of ANBU holding weapons around him. At this moment, Kakashi

It feels as if his father is against the entire world.

"Are you awake? Don't be afraid...Daddy will take you home."