The King of Shadows

Chapter 136 The Last Entrustment
(BGM: Sorrow and Sorrow - Toshiro Masuda)

Soon, Xue Shenyue followed Kakashi and Akai back to the vicinity of the arena.

Facing the corpses all over the place and the bloodstains in his eyes, his expression didn't change much.

After all, this is a war between countries, and such a tragic scene is perfectly normal.

Swish swish!
Seeing that Kakashi and Akai jumped directly onto the roof, Xue Shenyue quickly followed.

despair.

He quickly came to the eaves where the branches were in a mess.

However, when he saw the scene on the eaves clearly, even with his state of mind, he couldn't help being stunned.

Xue Shenyue didn't even pay much attention to the dozens of elite jounin around him, even though they all looked at him with strange colors.

He just turned his eyes to the center of the crowd, the figure lying on the ground, his eyes trembled uncontrollably.

Just a few days ago, the old man had vigorously expressed that he would guard the village for another five years, but now...he was lying here weak and bloody.

"You... come... ah..."

The third generation seemed to have heard something, his eyelids trembled slightly, and he opened a gap with difficulty, and finally saw the familiar figure of the windbreaker boy.

This little guy, in this Konoha crisis, killed the giant python, fought with one tail, and turned the tide twice...

Also let myself know that this last big gamble was not lost in the end!

He moved the corners of his mouth and drew an ugly smile: "Old... old man... can't fulfill... the... five-year agreement with you..."

The old man's kind words made Xue Shenyue's inexplicably sore nose, he quickly squatted down, shook his head and said, "Don't say that, you will be fine..."

The third generation couldn't help closing their eyes, but then opened them with difficulty: "Everyone is mortal... I have been prepared for this day... I called you here because I still have some strength, and I will finally use it to save you." The identity of Hokage...announce one thing..."

Dozens of elite Jnin including Kakashi Akai surrounded him and squatted down on one knee around Sandai.

Hokage is late, but its prestige remains undiminished.

"I, Sarutobi Hiruzen... in the name of the Three Hokages... awarded Konoha Shita Ninja Yukigami... the special title of Jōnin..."

Bang!
Speaking of this, a white mist flashed in his old right hand, and a white scroll appeared, but there was a dazzling fire character on it.

He handed it tremblingly: "I should have asked five years later... But now, I can only say it at this time... Do you... dare to accept it..."

Xue Shenyue stared at the huge fire character with flickering eyes, and he immediately understood that this was not a simple scroll.

And the terrified looks of all the elite jounin around turned pale, which also proved his judgment.

Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, because this was clearly the Hokage Handbook, an inheritance manual that should be handed over from generation to generation by Hokage.

Although there is no shocking ninjutsu in it, there are Konoha's confidential documents, which are things that Hokage is qualified to keep.

Could it be that...Three generations of Hokage...wanted to pass the position of Hokage to Xue Shenyue...a child who just turned 13?This is absolutely impossible...

When everyone's minds were in chaos, Xue Shenyue decisively reached out and grabbed the scroll, showing a confident and flamboyant smile: "Why don't you dare!"

"it is good!"

The three generations who were on the verge of death suddenly revealed their eyes and let out a loud shout.

Everyone was shocked and looked up, only to find that the faces of the third generation suddenly turned rosy, but no one showed any excitement, but were even more depressed, because they all knew that this was the last reflection before death...

The third generation slowly glanced at everyone present, and said in a deep voice: "I know what you are thinking... But I didn't immediately pass on his thoughts... There are things I left him in this letter, which can be regarded as this time. The prize for Exam No.1..."

He paused, and then said: "In addition, you are all my troops, I don't ask you to obey him in the future, it depends on him to fight for it... But, at that critical moment, I hope you can look at the old man In order to save his face, give him a helping hand...From now on, he is...the light of Konoha!"

Kakashi, Akai, Kureni Yuhi and the older Ikacho stared at each other silently, then bowed their heads and said in unison: "Yes!"

They all obviously understand what the so-called critical moment is. Since the Hokage Letters have been passed on to Xue Shenyue, one day, this young man will embark on the road to compete for the position of Hokage, and their support will most likely be in the hands of Xue Shenyue. Turned over at the last minute.

Kakashi glanced around, feeling a little relieved.

Fortunately, all the troops present are the absolute direct line of Hokage, so the news should not be leaked.

Xue Shenyue tightly held the scroll in her hand, and then watched as the third generation's face suddenly darkened after saying these words.

"Master Hokage..." He couldn't help calling out.

Sandai didn't open his eyes again, and a murmured voice came out of his dry mouth: "The Hokage seat for so many years...finally...removed..."

A warm smile slowly appeared on his face: "Decades of life...until this moment...still have no regrets...the only regret...is that I can't see Konoha blooming with unparalleled...brilliance under your hands..."

The old man's hands slowly relaxed, and his old cheeks slowly fell to the side...

"Yes...you will see Konoha in all its splendor...I promise..."

Xue Shenyue silently grasped the scroll in her hand, her gaze reflected the fire word, shining brightly.

Hokage-sama...for a long time...your trust...your support...have always been engraved in my heart...

I promise here... I will let you see Konoha's flourishing age...

The rain fell one after another, floating on everyone's face, icy cold to the bone.

The old man who gave everything for Konoha finally left.

At Hokage's funeral three days later, Konoha, all dressed in black mourning clothes, came to see him off.

Only Xueshenyue, outside the black mourning clothes, was wearing a cloak that resembled a Hokage robe.

The cloak did not have the words "Gendai" on it, only a strong pattern of flames.

And when Xue Shenyue stood in front of everyone and ignited the body of the third Hokage... the intense fire light shone on his body, bursting out with dazzling light.

At this moment, many people once again recalled the words that the Third Hokage always loved to say...

Wherever the leaves dance, the fire will burn... the shadow of the fire will shine on the village and... cause new leaves to sprout...

Under the big tree of Konoha, the third generation burned himself, letting the fire illuminate the village.

He left, but continued the heat to Xueshenyue, and the new leaves finally glowed with dazzling light.

As the breeze blew by, the flames swayed gently, dancing slowly with Xue Shenyue's cloak.

At this moment, all the ninjas and villagers were a little dazed.

The flames on the cloak and the fire in front of each other complement each other, creating a breathtaking brilliance...
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Maybe...that's...the light of Konoha...——Everyone——
(End of this chapter)