The blackening of the heavens begins with Hokage

While Hiruzen Sarutobi was visiting and Haiichi Yamanaka was spying on various people.

In Konoha Village.

It's not just Sarutobi Hiruzen who has undergone huge changes.

Even Sasuke is like this.

That day, after venting his emotions in the waterfall, the next morning, the morning when Sarutobi Hiruzen visited him, Sasuke had obvious changes.

He no longer carries out his regular exercise routine.

Instead, he came to Naruto's house early in the morning and said coldly, "What's up, Naruto? Didn't you say we were going to have a party? Let's go and find Hinata together."

Naruto was initially confused by Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Now, I was extremely happy on the spot.

He simply threw the matter of Sarutobi Hiruzen out of the question.

Then, while the two of them were walking to find Hinata, they each talked about their experiences in the past few years. Naruto kept talking about the interesting things that happened to him in the past few years, sharing them with him in detail.

Gay friends know.

Sasuke also told some interesting stories about himself from time to time.

It's like how much stronger it is.

Where is the limit?

How fast to subdue the enemy, how fast, etc.

The relationship between the two parties seems to be as harmonious as it was a few years ago, before the Uchiha clan was wiped out.

while walking.

The two of them arrived at the headquarters of the Hyuga clan.

I also met Hinata smoothly.

When Hinata saw Sasuke's long-lost smile, she was slightly surprised. Of course, Hinata did not refuse the invitation from the two of them.

After all, Sasuke is her teammate.

Rejecting this invitation because of Naruto?

No matter how you say it, it doesn't make sense.

They haven't seen each other for several years, and now their attitude toward Naruto is neither salty nor cold. Maybe they can use the reasons of being young and old, not seeing each other for many years, and their feelings for him becoming weak to explain it away.

But if she really refuses the invitation because of Naruto's presence, then the attitude she shows will not be neither salty nor mild, but will reach the point of disgust.

This would inevitably make people feel too abrupt.

Ever since.

A scene that had not been seen for a long time reappeared in Konoha Village.

A few years ago, the three little guys who stuck together almost every day finally got together again and walked on the streets of Konoha.

This scene made the villagers around them feel a little emotional.

Time flies so fast.

In the blink of an eye, those little guys a few years ago have grown so tall.

And the relationship is still so good.

It makes people feel a lot of nostalgia.

It's a pity that they only paid attention to the surface, but did not discover that the relationship between several people was still significantly different from a few years ago.

Back then, the scene of cute Hinata being held by Naruto's little hand and running around the streets no longer exists.

Now there is only one slim one left.

Hinata behaves noble and dignified.

Between the two of them, there was Sasuke.

Throughout the whole party, Naruto had been trying to build a good relationship with Hinata, consciously or unconsciously. But Hinata still maintained a neither salty nor cool attitude towards him.

He even kept avoiding Naruto's eyes.

This made Naruto feel a little disappointed.

But he soon regained his energetic appearance.

Although it is impossible to return to the previous relationship, it is enough for the three of them to be together as before. In the past few years since Naruto left, what he has been looking forward to most is this scene in front of him.

The three of them reunited.

And for the next few days, Sarutobi Hiruzen waited for news about Yamanaka Haiichi.

Sasuke still changed his behavior and came to see Naruto every day.

The relationship between the two parties has therefore returned to what it was back then.

This dull and stable life did not officially end until the day after Sarutobi Hiruzen learned the news from Yamanaka Kai.

this day.

Sasuke also asked Naruto out.

Went to Ichiraku Ramen Restaurant for dinner.

Hinata also attended this party.

Originally, Hinata wanted to follow the same example and use Sasuke to sit one position away from Naruto, but today Naruto was very eye-catching and insisted on making Sasuke sit in the seat next to him.

Hinata came to the scene.

Saw this picture.

In desperation, I had to sit next to Naruto.

Immediately afterwards, the three of them each ordered a bowl of ramen.

During the meal...

Naruto: "Hinata, this is delicious. I can't finish it. Can I give it to you?"

Naruto: "Hinata, are you full? How about I order another bowl for you?"

Naruto: "Hinata, I want to order another bowl, but I can't finish it. How about I give you half?"

Yes.

Naruto focused almost all his attention on Hinata.

Sasuke was regarded as a transparent person by him.

No matter what Naruto said, Hinata would reject them one by one.

Just when the three of them were about to finish their meal, Ichiraku Ramen Restaurant welcomed an uninvited guest, Hiruzen Sarutobi! Hiruzen Sarutobi opened the door curtain hanging high on the door beam and showed a kind smile.

The light flickered, causing the three of them to look behind them involuntarily.

Immediately, he stood up solemnly.

Sasuke: "Three generations."

Naruto: "Old man."

Hinata: "Teacher."

have to say.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's previous actions had quite a few effects. At least those who had been baptized by the Will of Fire since childhood, such as the three people in front of them, had a significantly better attitude towards him.

Sarutobi Hiruzen said "hmm" and nodded with satisfaction.

Immediately afterwards, the owner of Ichiraku Ramen Restaurant appeared a little panicked when he saw the arrival of the Third Hokage, and quickly greeted: "Welcome! Welcome!

Haha, I didn't expect you, Hokage-sama, to come today.

If I had known that Hokage-sama would be here today, I would have tidied up the store first."

"It's okay, just feel free to do whatever you want." Sarutobi Hiruzen waved his hand and shifted his gaze from the boss to Naruto and the others, "How about it? You three don't mind eating a bowl of ramen with the old man and me, right?"

The three of them didn't say anything.

Then Hiruzen Sarutobi joined this small group and ate ramen together.

Chatting while eating.

Naruto finally asked the point of the topic: "Old man, why do you have time to come here today?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen followed the situation and said: "I have a mission here and need Sasuke's help, so besides coming to see Sasuke, I also wanted to see you guys."

As soon as I heard this sentence.

Not only Naruto's expression became solemn.

Even Hinata's body trembled slightly.

They would not forget the cruel incident in which their friend Sasuke's family was wiped out a few years ago just because of Hiruzen Sarutobi's sudden visit a few days ago.

Hinata was feeling better, and could barely hold back her nervousness.

Naruto unabashedly expressed his concerns about the mission mentioned by Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Naruto said: "Old man, what kind of mission is it that requires you to ask Sasuke for help? Can't others? Also, can I also participate in this mission?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his head and said: "We need to use the ability of Sasuke's Sharingan for this task. It is also relatively secretive and has certain dangers, so it is not suitable for too many people to participate.

But don't worry, I will have someone ensure Sasuke's safety.

And it is only with the help of his Sharingan ability that he will not be put in danger."

Naruto still wanted to say something.

He just opened his mouth.

Sasuke on the side pulled his shoulder and interrupted: "No need to say it. Sandai, I am willing to accept this mission."

Sarutobi Hiruzen was slightly surprised.

He originally thought that the matter required a lot of talking, but he didn't want Sasuke to agree so easily.

But this is a good thing after all.

At least his plan can proceed smoothly.

Three days later.

It was also a small gathering of Hinata, Naruto, and Sasuke.

However, this can be regarded as a farewell ceremony for Sasuke. According to Sarutobi Hiruzen, the mission Sasuke carried out this time will take a month, so they had another small gathering before leaving.

.

Time has come to the end of the party.

Two ANBU ninjas suddenly appeared in front of the three of them: "Uchiha Sasuke, it's time to go."

Sasuke nodded to the two ANBU ninjas, and then showed a cheerful smile to Naruto and Hinata: "Then I'll leave first. Don't forget me."

that's all.

As the two waved goodbye, Sasuke slowly left their sight.

Naruto turned his head: "Hinata, we..."

Hinata: "Naruto, I have something else to do, so I'll leave first. When Sasuke comes back, let's have a little gathering again."

Naruto silently watched Hinata's leaving figure.

I feel very lost inside.

And in the following days, without Sasuke's red thread, no matter how hard Naruto tried, he could not meet Hinata alone.

…

After leaving Konoha.

Sasuke followed two ANBU ninjas to the wilderness, which was quite a distance away from Konoha. It was extremely secluded. On the way here, Sasuke didn't see any trace of humans.

The two ANBU ninjas took him to the only wooden house in the wilderness.

The door has just been opened.

A creaking sound sounded.

What caught his eye was Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had been waiting in the wooden house for a long time. While Sarutobi Hiruzen took a sip of hot tea, he narrowed his eyes and smiled and said: "Sasuke, you are here."

Sasuke nodded: "Sandai, what is my mission this time?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen: "For this period of time, you will live in this wooden house first. When the target person passes through this area, we will need your Sharingan ability to help us observe each move of the other party.

You don't need to worry about eating and drinking.

I will send someone to deliver it to you on time.

To avoid alerting others, during this period, you should stay in the house as much as possible and don't wander around."

Seeing Sasuke nodding in agreement to his request.

Only then did Sarutobi Hiruzen leave the cabin with satisfaction.

When he appeared outside the wooden house, his original kind appearance had disappeared.

What changed was a look of joy!

The most critical link in the plan has been completed. Then, all he has to do is wait for him to return to Konoha and wait for the time to mature before he can implement the next plan!

That's right.

Everything Sarutobi Hiruzen did this time was to solve the hidden danger in Konoha, namely Uchiha Itachi!

The so-called mission that sent Sasuke to this wilderness was, of course, a lie.

He just wanted to attract Itachi Uchiha out!

If things go smoothly, then after he returns to Konoha and waits for a while, he will start to actively spread the news of Sasuke's death to achieve his goal.

He wanted Uchiha Itachi to collapse.

Make Uchiha Itachi go crazy.

Make him lose his mind and attack Konoha!

Then he can naturally die with this Konoha traitor under everyone's gaze! As long as the plan succeeds, he can not only retain his reputation, but also legitimately become a good Hokage who sacrifices for Konoha!

It can truly solve this hidden danger for Konoha!

This is undoubtedly the best choice for him, an old Hokage whose body is still gradually weakening.

As for Naruto...

It's also easy to explain.

If there is no accident.

As long as the news of Sasuke's death begins to spread in the village, Naruto will go crazy and ask himself. Then he only needs to tell him that the news is just a misunderstanding. Sasuke is not dead, but just injured and needs to be outside.

Rest for a while.

Then Naruto would not be resentful towards himself or the village.

Everything is so perfect!

Sarutobi Hiruzen embarked on the road back to Konoha with great joy.

But what Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't know was that after he left the cabin and Sasuke was the only one left in the cabin, the cheerful face that Sasuke had worked so hard to maintain in the past few days instantly faded away!

He changed back to a cold and somewhat ruthless expression.

…

Two days later.

Sasuke stayed in the wooden house for two days.

Nothing seems out of the ordinary.

But one morning on the third day, Sasuke opened the door of the wooden house and came outside.

Just appeared.

The two ANBU ninjas who took on this mission with him also happened to pass by: "Huh? Why did you come out? What's wrong?"

Sasuke looked calm and said: "It's okay. Anyway, I have nothing to do, so I just want to go out for a walk."

From beginning to end.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's purpose is very clear.

Even if we solve the hidden danger of Itachi Uchiha, die together with him, and become the heroes of Konoha, we cannot let the new generation develop new hatred for him or Konoha and become another hidden danger.

So here is Sasuke.

Sarutobi Hiruzen has a hard requirement.

That was to prevent Sasuke from discovering any anomalies, which would arouse his resentment. Therefore, he issued a very loose surveillance order to the two ANBU ninjas.

That's why.

After hearing Sasuke's explanation, the two ANBU ninjas just gave a reminder: "Well, just don't go too far, so as not to be discovered by the target."

Sasuke agreed and left the sight of the two ANBU ninjas.

To avoid Sasuke discovering their surveillance, the two ANBU ninjas had no intention of following Sasuke and just watched Sasuke leave.

But wait and wait.

Waited for nearly two hours.

There was no sign of Sasuke coming back.

Only then did the two ANBU ninjas realize that something was wrong, and quickly moved in the direction of departure to investigate separately.

After a while.

The two met together again.

Both parties shook their heads when they met.

"Damn! Go back and report to the third generation!"

…

While the two ANBU ninjas rushed back to report the news of Sasuke's disappearance to Sarutobi Hiruzen.

In Konoha Village.

A child with somewhat hollow eyes came to Naruto in a confused manner: "Brother, there is a brother outside the village who asked me to give you the note."

Take the note.

Look at the message on the note.

Naruto was slightly confused and cursed in his heart: "That's strange. Didn't Sasuke go out to take on a mission? Why did he come back at this time? Why is he so mysterious?"

Naruto didn't think much about it.

Let’s see what happens first.

Not long after.

He arrived at the place agreed on the note.

That's a cliff.

There is a large waterfall next to the cliff.

As soon as Naruto arrived here, he already saw a guy in a cloak standing on the edge of the cliff. The figure from behind seemed familiar. Naruto was not sure and said: "Sasuke?"

The guy in the cloak slowly turned around.

Slowly he took off his cloak.

Naruto was startled, and then exclaimed: "Sasuke! What's wrong with you?!"

(ps: It’s a 4000-word chapter~~~ I don’t know if there will be any updates, so I’ll try my best to write it if I can burn my brain.)