Guard members who stay in Konoha

Chapter 76 74, Hatake Sakumo's Sincerity

"Why do you ask that suddenly?" Hatake Sakumo asked after his expression calmed down.

"Huh? I just felt it, because you just said, teacher, that the traditional atmosphere is not easy to change." Bomb replied, although he said so, but the reason was not limited to this. He wanted to know Hatake Sakumo's thoughts on this .

Because in the original work, Hatake Sakumo violated the traditional ninja rules, gave up the mission he was performing, and turned to save his companions. As a result, the mission failed and the country suffered heavy losses. The former hero suffered many accusations and left immediately. On a dead end.

The current ninja world is still conservative in terms of the definition of ninja. During the Warring States period, ninjas were required to serve their employers wholeheartedly, abandon unnecessary feelings, and turn themselves into sharp blades in the hands of their employers. Wherever employers point, ninjas will be cutting edge stab there.

Until 20 years later, Shimura Danzo still demanded this from his root members, and believed that this is the real ninja, who dedicated everything to himself in obscurity.He thinks Uchiha Itachi is such a ninja model, and feels that there is no better ninja than Uchiha Itachi.

However, at that time, different voices had emerged. The generation of ninjas like Uzumaki Naruto with brand-new ideas appeared, and began to shake the traditional foundation of ninjas, expounding new ninja concepts, and affecting future generations.

But now, Shimura Danzo's philosophy is the mainstream of the ninja world. Even with the ideological policy since the first generation of Hokage, this idea has not been shaken.

The "Will of Fire" started by the first generation of Hokage has a beautiful side, such as the idea that everyone in the village is regarded as a family, and the ancestors should pay for the younger generation. However, the first generation of Hokage, who was born as a ninja, did not completely abandon the ninja's obligations. .

When it comes to the profession of a ninja, the ninja standard is the first--strict obedience to superiors and subordinates, compliance with mission regulations, and giving everything for the village--these are the obligations of ninjas, and it cannot be said that they will not be ruled by the "will of fire" at all. However, the standard of ninjas is the highest, which is also the necessary foundation for Konoha Ninja Village to be a ninja village.

Even the first generation of Hokage is like this. He has never forgotten his identity as a ninja. His expectations for the future also start from his identity as a "villager", not as a "ninja".

During the ruling period of the first generation of Hokage, "Will of Fire" was a newly emerged thought, and its composition was quite complicated, including his own idealism, ninja's moral obligations, village supremacy, and so on.

Just like in the Battle of the Valley of the End, the first generation of Hokage pierced his friend's heart mercilessly. Even though he was sad, he made such a move, because in his heart, the village is the most important.

——"Whether it is my friend, brother or my own child, as long as I dare to endanger the village, I will never let it go." This is a portrayal of the village supremacy in the later period of the first generation of Hokage.

Because of the kindness and ideals of the first Hokage himself, even under the framework of village supremacy, it will not cause too much oppression. On the contrary, there are many people in the village who agree with the first Hokage. Will cause shadows in the background.

For example, Shimura Danzo is a good example. As predicted by Uchiha Madara, such an ideological foundation creates darkness in the village.

"You want to ask me about the current ninja world, what should I say?" Hatake Sakumo seemed to be very distressed by this question, and couldn't help scratching his hair.

"Then teacher, let me change the question. Although the current ninja world's requirements for ninjas are more or less relaxed, they still basically use those ninjas from the Warring States period as models. Do you think this is correct?"

"Well, it must be correct. As a military organization, our ninja village should obey orders and focus on missions." Hatake Sakumo paused, "However, there are indeed some places that are not so reasonable. I don't think it makes sense to think that ninjas should be emotionless."

"Why do you say that?"

"Because the environment is different now. During the Warring States period, the training of ninjas was mainly closed. This training method was indeed easy to create ninjas who were as cold as weapons. In terms of the environment at that time, perhaps such ninjas could survive. Come down, but..."

Hatake Sakumo looked forward, his eyes slightly blurred, and said in a low voice: "Since the first Naruto established the Konoha Ninja Village, both ninjas and ordinary people live in one place. It’s gone, and everyone is walking on the street openly.”

Speaking of this, he suddenly changed the subject and said to Tan, "Tan, do you know why each Hokage has to carve his own image on the rock wall?"

Naruto Rock——This is a symbol of Konoha Ninja Village. The heads of Naruto are carved on it, as if they have been watching the village.

"Uh, to show respect for Hokage?"

"It's not that simple." Hatake Sakumo shook his head and vetoed Tan's statement, "Young people today may not be very clear, but people in my time knew better. During the Warring States period, ninjas kept secrets first, even between parents and children. Keep it handy, and you can’t even reveal your true appearance when necessary. After the establishment of Konoha Ninja Village, the first Hokage-sama believed that the new era should look like a new era, and he disapproved of some old customs of the Warring States period, just like He wanted to conceal his face, so he generously carved his face on the rock wall, so that every resident of Konoha Ninja Village can know what kind of person his Hokage is."

After hearing this, I was silent. The first generation of Hokage may have some problems, but overall it is really a great person. The Ninja Village era created by him may have problems of one kind or another, but in the final analysis, it is better than that of the Warring States period. That chaotic state was much better.

"The relationship between the many ninjas in Konoha Ninja Village, as well as the relationship with the civilians in the future, can choose to get along well. I have to say that it has something to do with the bold move of the first Hokage. His behavior is respectable. Later generations Hokage has to follow this method." Hatake Sakumo said, "Why didn't the first Hokage-sama propose a new ninja standard at that time? I think it may be because of the times, but now I think it should be changed more or less."

"Does Teacher Shuo Mao think this is the right way?" Tan asked.

"I don't know." Hatake Sakumo was silent for a while, "Maybe the current ninja standard is still suitable, it's just some inexplicable thoughts in my heart."

In my heart, I feel that Hatake Sakumo's idea is correct, because what he said is very reasonable. The environment has changed. Why do ninjas who can live in the sun openly and honestly obey the rules of the Warring States Period?Of course, some issues in ninja fighting still need to be considered, so targeted improvements must be made, but at least he believes that it is out of date to completely follow the standards of the Warring States period.

"Teacher, if one day you were faced with a situation where your companions were in crisis, but you still had tasks to be completed urgently, what would you choose?" Bomb hesitated for a moment before asking this question.

"...I might go to rescue my companions first, and then carry out the mission. After all, one more person, one more strength, the chance of completing the mission is higher, right?" Looking at the bullet, Hatake Sakumo didn't say anything The ninja's standard answer is to give the answer in his heart, maybe because he thinks that Dan is the same person as himself, so he chose to answer like this.

This is not unreasonable, thought to himself, and then asked: "But what should I do if the timing is delayed and the mission fails because of saving my companion?"

"If that's the case, I have nothing to do, I can only rely on my own strength to fight and see if I can save the situation." Hatake Sakumo said, "If you are lucky, everyone will be happy, but if you fail... ..."

He paused, and said: "That can only prove that my choice is wrong, and I should bear the consequences of failure. Even if I lose my reputation, it is a matter of course. This is worthy of anyone."

(End of this chapter)