Before Sasuke could finish speaking, he saw this barrage comment, and he suddenly froze in place, his expression a mix of laughter and tears.
He seemed to no longer know what was correct, unable to even distinguish between truth and falsehood; he was such a good-for-nothing.
He didn’t know the relationship between his clan and the Village, didn’t know his parents’ choices, didn’t know Itachi’s decision, and didn’t even know what he was living for.
Living is truly too painful.
“Sasuke…”
…
Kakashi, who had originally been standing before the Memorial Stone, staring blankly at Obito’s name, suddenly turned pale, his pupils shrinking to pinpricks in an instant.
“Rin…”
The face of the young girl, her chest pierced by Raikiri, spitting blood, seemed to appear right before him, as if asking why he killed her.
Kakashi hung his head in distress, not daring to look at that name again.
Like a scarecrow bent by the wind, he stood once more before the Memorial Stone, numb and hollow.
…
“Rin…”
Having just finished killing, Obito reached out, dazed, wanting to touch that name on the screen, but then suddenly looked at the scarlet, foul-smelling blood on his hands.
He retreated in distress back into the Kamui Dimension, kneeling on the ground, crying like a child.
After venting his emotions, he put his swirl mask back on and hid silently in the small woods behind the Memorial Stone, the one visible Sharingan staring fixedly at Kakashi Hatake’s figure.
It was unknown what he was thinking.
The two of them, one standing and one crouching, were like a scarecrow in a field and a sparrow flying down to peck for food.
…
(Minato Namikaze: If Obito knew his feelings were being trampled on, he would probably be very heartbroken.)
He, trapped in the Shinigami’s stomach, could not find Obito’s soul, but if he could find it, he might hear the sound of Obito crying and cursing.
That was just how Obito was—sincere and kind, yet always exceptionally awkward when it came to matters regarding Kakashi.
(Rin Nohara: Yeah, I don’t know where Obito is; I haven’t found him.
But Teacher, if you and your wife are both gone, wouldn’t that mean only Kakashi is left alone?)
(Minato Namikaze: Ah, but Kakashi is very capable, so rest assured.)
He would overcome all the pain and then become the Rokudaime Hokage.
(Rin Nohara: I’m very worried about him.)
How could she be at ease?
With Kakashi’s personality, he would likely get stuck in a rut.
(Ōnoki: So it really was an Uchiha who voluntarily gave away their eye.
Truly rare.
Why haven’t I ever encountered an Uchiha who would voluntarily give away their Sharingan?
Although I don’t really want a Sharingan.)
(Ao: It is said that the side effects of non-clan members transplanting a Sharingan are very severe; ordinary people would likely die.)
(Chōjūrō: Then what about that Danzō Shimura?
He even transplanted dozens of them, uh…
I just feel a bit disgusted.)
Uchiha Madara thought it might have something to do with Hashirama’s cells, but it was better not to say it out loud and make everyone covet Hashirama’s cells.
(Raikage A: So because of that companion, that brat Kakashi wants to make the Uchiha Clan Massacre public?
To fight for justice for the Uchiha?
To clear the Uchiha’s name?)
Fine, publish it if you want, but why drag other Villages into some ‘Introspection Campaign’?!
[The female host asked: We all know you once held the title of Sharingan Kakashi.
As someone who has possessed the eyes of the Uchiha Clan, are you biased toward the Uchiha Clan?]
[After pausing for a second, Kakashi continued: “What I said before does not mean that the Uchiha Clan was completely innocent.
Danzō was at fault, Sandaime was at fault, the Village was at fault, and the Uchiha Clan was of course also at fault.”]
[“They were arrogant, aloof, paranoid, and believed too much in power.
When they served as the Konoha Military Police Force, they did indeed have issues with enforcing the law too strictly, and they were more xenophobic than other clans, making it harder for them to integrate into the Village.”]
[“The Uchiha Clan Massacre was the result of mistakes made by multiple parties.
The new history books to be released will have a detailed analysis.”]
[“As for the question about personal bias…
as Kakashi Hatake, I naturally have my own personal biases.”]
[“Whether it was for my student Uchiha Sasuke, or for…”]
[“But as the Rokudaime Hokage, my reason for making this matter public was solely for the future of the Village, so as not to repeat the same mistakes.”]
[Mr.
Tomikawa, who was on the side, nodded repeatedly, “This is actually also paving the way for the subsequent topic regarding the relationship between the Village and the clans.”]
The topic ended there and was not delved into further, though the host said they would continue to interview the Rokudaime Hokage later.
Kakashi let out a long sigh; it would be better not to, he would die.
After the screen went dark, Kakashi was sought out by the Nidaime Hokage.
“Come, let me test your strength.”
“…”
Very well.
Being too much in the spotlight was really not a good thing.
Not only had Might Guy increased the number of times he challenged him to a duel, but even the Nidaime Hokage…
The result was obvious; how could he possibly defeat the Nidaime Hokage?
Even without using the Flying Thunder God or any forbidden techniques, the other party could easily crush him.
[“Your brain is indeed sharp, and your tactics and use of the Sharingan are not bad, but you are still too weak.
To be Hokage, having a good brain is not enough; you must also have sufficient strength.”]
[“Wait…” Kakashi immediately frowned, “Lord Nidaime Hokage, I never said I wanted to be Hokage.”]
[“From now on, you will follow me for three hours of training every day, and spend the rest of the time by my side helping to handle Hokage affairs.”]
[“Wait?!” Kakashi’s face showed his refusal.]
However, the Nidaime Hokage clearly gave him no room to refuse.
“It is decided.
This is an order.”
“…Yes, Lord Nidaime Hokage.”
You’re the Hokage, you can give orders, you’re amazing.
Damn it!
Isn’t there a Fifth Hokage?
Furthermore, the Sandaime is still here, why?!
He really doesn’t want to be Hokage.
[“Lord Nidaime Hokage, I still need to set aside time to train my students.”]
So could you let him off?
[“They can wait.
The priority now is your problem—you are too weak.
After this video comes out, do you know how many assassination attempts you will face?
And the bounty on the black market—I suspect it has already multiplied several times over in these few short days.”]
That is true.
Kakashi lowered his head helplessly.
The future Rokudaime Hokage had brought him nothing but trouble.
Reaching middle age, only to be forced to train every day like when he was a child—it was truly miserable.
At night.
“Try using some Chakra?”
“What is it?
Holy crap!!”
When the Ninjas inadvertently used Chakra, they discovered that the screen hanging over the Hokage Rock had entered directly into their minds.
Did it upgrade?
As long as they used Chakra, that screen could float in their minds.
Naruto, tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleep because he was worried about Sasuke, suddenly jolted, his eyes widening as he stared curiously at a spot in the void.
[Original Poster: #RationalDiscussion# Who exactly was the person after the word ‘for’ in the sentence where the Rokudaime Hokage paused during today’s news broadcast?]
[1L: Does that even need to be said?
It must be a certain Uchiha war criminal!]
[2L: You know, the one—the Rokudaime Hokage’s best friend.]
[3L: The Hokage’s Uchiha best friend.]