The King of Shadows

Chapter 101 The promise of this day
"My answer is... no answer."

Under the setting sun, Xue Shenyue shrugged and replied with spread hands.

At this moment, even with the state of mind of the three-generation old man, his expression was exceptionally exciting.

I tried my best to arouse the child's interest, but in the end I heard such an answer, really...

However, there was no smile on the boy's face. Instead, he cast his eyes into the distance and said softly: "Master Hokage... what you said is still far, far away for me. Before I can break the shackles on myself , it is impossible for me to have the mood to protect others, let alone whether those people are worth protecting or not... For me, that is still not certain."

The third generation opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but was stopped by the young man with a light wave of his left hand: "I know what you want to say, and I also know that you want to convey to me the insights of your decades of life .”

Xue Shenyue turned her head to look at the old man, her eyes were deep and thoughtful: "However, I have to rely on myself to perceive all this life and experience. No matter how correct your experience is, without those experiences, I can't understand it." Understood."

Three generations were speechless.

Just like parents always blame their children for disobedience, the elderly always feel that what they say is right, why the younger generation just can’t listen to it... It’s all because all cognition comes from their own experience, and other people’s insights are at most just For guidance and reference only.

"Actually, I don't really understand why you value me so much... If you want to find candidates for the Fifth Hokage, then you have Jiraiya-sama, and... Tsunade-sama is suitable? They are the famous Sannin …" Xue Shenyue asked curiously.

The three generations shrugged like Xue Shenyue did before, and said helplessly: "They... one of them knows how to write novels, and the other knows how to gamble, really..."

This time it was Xue Shenyue's turn to be speechless, he took the lead and said tentatively: "They are also your disciples, so they should be willing to accept it."

The third generation looked into the distance, sighed slightly, and said: "Zirai is too idealistic, he cannot accept the dark side of Konoha, he is only suitable for living in the light; Tsunade's words are too strong, and sooner or later he will be with the advisors and the team." Hiding the troubled ones."

He took a deep breath of cigarettes, exhaled slowly, and said, "Although they are strong enough, it is still not enough to become a qualified leader and lead this big tree like Konoha to continue to grow."

Xue Shenyue curled her lips and said speechlessly: "Then what should I do?"

The third generation took off the pipe, and laughed: "I have been following you for many years... Both the temperament and talent are good enough, the most important thing is that you have your own unique outlook on life, and you will not be easily shaken... The only pity is that, The strength is not far behind."

Xue Shenyue twitched when she heard that, "I'm not yet 13, okay?"

"In the ninja world, age is never used to measure a person's strength. I have seen a young man who is very similar to you. He has a pair of eyes that can see through the world. It's a pity..." Sandai sighed slightly.

Xue Shenyue suddenly turned her head and said, "Is it Itachi Uchiha?"

The third generation was shocked: "How do you know him?"

The boy spread his hands and said casually, "I saw it from Sasuke's memory."

The old man remembered the similar scenes in the graduation exam and the qualifiers, his pupils shrank, and then exclaimed: "It's really an amazing blood succession limit."

Xue Shenyue didn't say anything more, he stood up slowly, and put his hands into the pockets of the windbreaker.

The breeze is light, and the yine is flying.

The sunset glow all over the sky has slowly faded, leaving the last bit of afterglow to coat the leaves with a reddish glow.

There were not many people on the streets of the village, but at the same time, the lights of each house were turned on.

Those warm and beautiful families conveyed a strange warmth and tranquility.

Xue Shenyue suddenly had the feeling of understanding the three generations, even if it was just to protect the smiles on these people's faces, he was willing to give everything.

"So...I can't give you this answer now. The hope and desire for the future come from the present needs. I believe...five years later, I can give you an answer." The boy finally said.

The Third Hokage stood beside him, and nodded lightly: "Then it's settled, and you must give me an answer when the time comes."

The setting sun was gradually setting, and it was no longer able to bring them warmth. A cool feeling enveloped the whole body, and the darkness gradually spread, directly covering the three generations of old figures...

Night fell quickly.

And after Xue Shenyue and Sandai Hokage left here one after another, a strange person suddenly turned out of the woods.

He has long black hair, under the bangs reveals a pair of glowing yellow eyes like snake eyes, coupled with his pale face, he looks extremely enchanting.

This person is obviously the only one of the Sannin who defected from the village... Orochimaru.

He walked slowly to the edge of the cliff, the hemp rope tied around his waist swaying slightly.

He who is also looking down at this village, what is he thinking now... No one knows...

"You came…"

Not long after, with the sound of clogs, an old voice came from behind.

Orochimaru turned around, and saw Danzo, who had his entire right arm and right face wrapped in bandages, walking slowly with a cane.

"Hmph, I came as promised, I hope you don't disappoint me that day." Orochimaru's voice was hoarse and cold.

Danzang stopped a few steps away from him, with his hands resting on his crutches: "I won't interfere at all, just don't worry."

Orochimaru showed an evil smile: "In addition, I have to take one person away."

"Who?" Danzo said lightly.

Orochimaru's eyes flashed: "Uchiha Sasuke."

Danzo narrowed his only left eye, then nodded and said, "As long as Xueshenyue doesn't move, everyone else is fine."

Orochimaru said lightly: "That kid doesn't have Uchiha's blood, so he won't interest me."

Danzo turned around and left, and the voice continued to pass: "That's good, he is my favorite tool..."

After a short meeting, the place fell silent again.

despair.

Orochimaru turned around, jumped lightly, landed on the third Hokage Rock, and then sat down slowly.

A windmill that doesn't turn is worthless at all, so use the gust of wind that destroys Konoha to push it...

Konoha has been quiet for many years...

Just like its leader, it began to smell of decay...

Teacher, you are already old, and if you force yourself to sit in that position, you will only exhaust your previous prestige...

How desolate it is to end up like an ordinary old man in the end...

Let me give you a final glory...
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Maybe, dying for Konoha is the only way to make everyone remember you. This is also your best destination...Let me, a deviant student, send you on your last journey...you will be willing...Teacher... -Orochimaru--
(End of this chapter)