Konoha's Way of Death

It was already dark when Wakato arrived at Kakashi's house.

He didn't knock on the door, but actually climbed over the wall and went in. Kakashi was placing dishes and cutlery on the dining table, and Hatake Sakumo was sitting at the table with a serious face.

It's not that there's anything wrong, it's just that he has this serious face by nature, which is scary.

When Wakato came to the house, Hatake Sakumo showed a smile: "Here, Wakato."

"Ah, Master, how was the mission?"

Wakato was too lazy to help Kakashi, and looked like I was busy talking to your dad, which made Kakashi very angry.

He was too lazy to complain about people climbing over the wall, but he still wanted to complain.

"If my father takes action, of course the mission will be completed successfully."

Ruoren sneered: "Hey, hey, hey, I'm talking to Master, okay? It's not your task. Where do you get the sense of superiority?"

Kakashi is speechless, why do I have a superiority complex about my father? Your words make it difficult for me to answer.

Hatake Sakumo ignored the two little guys' mischief and stared at the sleeping black cat in Wakato's arms.

Ruoren also reacted and said quickly: "Didn't Kakashi invite me to dinner tonight? I'm not worried about Xin Mingyu being alone at home. Fortunately, I brought him here."

Hatake Sakumo nodded: "That's good. I'm just curious. Although I heard you mention it, this is the first time I've seen him."

After speaking, he couldn't help but sigh: "Speaking of which, the Ninja Clan moved here with the Uchiha Clan when the village was built. At first, everyone thought it was a psychic beast of the Uchiha Clan."

"It was only later that I heard Xin Mingyu talk about their relationship with the Uchiha clan."

Hatake Sakumo frowned: "After you signed the contract with the Ninja Clan, did the Uchiha Clan give you any trouble?"

He was a little worried. Judging from the pride of the Uchiha clan, their clan was not recognized, but they were not married to others. They should not tolerate this kind of thing.

Ruoren heard this and replied: "Most people should feel a little uncomfortable, but no one came to trouble me. There were a few guys who wanted to teach me a lesson or something, but before they found me, they were kidnapped by their clan leader. gone back."

"I see."

Hatake Sakumo was thoughtful.

He is familiar with the current leader of the Uchiha clan. At the age of 25, he has become the leader of the largest clan in Konoha. Although there are constraints and support from the older generation behind him, he is also a guy with outstanding talents.

The more important point is that Uchiha Fugaku is a thoughtful person, but he does not appear arrogant.

Judging from his various behaviors, he shouldn't have any bad opinions about the village.

Take the case of Ruoren, he may want to ease the relationship between the village and his family.

Hatake Sakumo came back to his senses and saw that Kakashi had already reached the side, so he announced the start.

Kakashi was attentive. When he saw Ruo Ren bringing Xin Mingyu over, he also added a dinner plate as Xin Mingyu's tableware.

Xin Mingyu slept deeply in Ruoren's arms.

He knew that if someone wanted to sleep peacefully after coming to Hatake's house, with Hatake Sakumo's strength, no one would come here to cause trouble, and they would really die.

Ruoren woke up Xin Mingyu, so the three of them and the cat started eating.

Listening to Kakashi and Wakato talking about what they had done during this period, the two of them undermined each other at the dinner table, complaining about what the other did not do well and where they were cheated.

Hatake Sakumo couldn't help but say one more sentence with emotion.

"Ruo Ren, your talent is so good. If it wasn't too troublesome, I would like to teach you the Hatake Sword Technique. With your physical talent, you may be able to bring the Hatake Sword Technique to a higher level."

If someone heard this, he smiled and said, "No trouble, no trouble. Haven't I called you master for so long? Master teaches disciples how to practice. How can I find it troublesome?"

Hearing this, Hatake paused suddenly, put down his bowls and chopsticks, and said seriously: "Speaking of this, Ruo Ren, you have become a real ninja. Don't call me master from now on. You really know how to do it." It’s going to cause you trouble.”

Kakashi obviously didn't notice something, so he smiled directly and said: "You heard it, my father will not accept you as his disciple, so you give up."

Wakato didn't mess around with Kakashi, but looked at Hatake Sakumo seriously and said, "It's really not troublesome, Master."

"Ruoren, I know you should be able to understand certain things with your mind. I am deep in the whirlpool now. If you come too close to me, there will be no good results."

Ruo Ren did not answer this question, but instead said casually as if chatting about family matters: "This afternoon, I had a few exchanges with Uncle Sandaime."

"oh?"

Hatake Sakumo and Kakashi both looked at him curiously, not knowing what he wanted to say.

"I told him, uncle, if I want to change something, I might stand against you in the future."

Kakashi was directly shocked by Wakato's words.

Although Kakashi was no longer so reserved in front of the Sandaime Hokage, he would never dare to say such words.

He looked at his friend, wondering if this guy was out of his mind or if he had the courage to say such things to the Hokage.

After hearing this, Hatake Sakumo seemed thoughtful, and asked: "Did the Sandaime-sama say anything to you?"

"Ah, Uncle Sandaime told me to do it quickly if I want to do something. He's afraid that he won't have the energy to do something in ten or twenty years."

Ruo Ren said casually, but Kakashi was stunned.

He thought that Ruo Ren would be taught a lesson, at least he should be taught a lesson with sincerity and sincerity, but why did the Sandaime sound like he was trying to support Ruo Ren with his words.

Looking at Kakashi's unbelievable little eyes, Ruo Ren smiled evilly: "He also said that if he becomes rotten in the future, he must be cut off by me, and there is no need to hold back, so as not to corrode the village."

"Gudong."

Kakashi swallowed and put down the bowls and chopsticks in his hands.

There is obviously such a large table of dishes and such delicious food, but now why does it not taste good?

He couldn't help but glance at Ruoren.

What's going on with this guy? He's obviously such a bad person, but both his father and the Sandaime Hokage value him so much.

Why is this happening? Is it because I am not good enough? Is it because I am not as good as this guy?

Kakashi fell into self-examination.

Speaking of which, compared to being thick-skinned and shameless, I really can't compare to him.

Does it mean that an outstanding guy must have these conditions?

Um……

It should be possible. After spending such a long time with this guy, my face has grown. I thought I would be blamed by my father, but instead I was praised several times.

Hatake Sakumo was also shocked. He didn't expect Wakato to talk to the Sandaime about this, nor did he expect that the Sandaime would respond like this.

"Such a generous measure."

He couldn't help but sigh.

"oh?"

"Are you praising me?" Ruoren asked shamelessly.

Hatake Sakumo also looked at him with admiration and nodded: "Even if I'm talking about you, I'm also talking about the Sandaime-sama."

Ruoren smiled and then said seriously: "So, Master, the so-called causing trouble to me is simply impossible. If you want to ask why, I am a trouble myself."

He has a clear view of his position and what he will do in the future. There will be many people who want to kill him, because he will touch the interests of many people and block the way of many people.

But it doesn't matter to him, because this is his own choice. As early as he established a bond with certain people, certain things were already destined.

Hatake Sakumo looked at Ruo Ren and smiled happily.

He felt gratified and proud that someone could be so honest with him and respect him so much.

That's why I can't cause you any trouble.

So Hatake Sakumo still shook his head: "As I said before, I can't accept you as my disciple. The less trouble the better, right?"

"There is a saying that if you have too many lice, you won't be itchy. If you have too many troubles, you won't care if there is one more."

"Even so, I won't agree to it."

Hatake Sakumo glanced outside the door, his deep eyes seemed to have passed through the high-walled house and saw the bustling crowd and the bright lights.

"I can't let the village be harmed because of me. It's too selfish. So, even if I need to sacrifice something, I will keep this paradise."

Ruoren shook his head helplessly.

He knew that this man was telling the truth, because without Ruo Ren, he would have sacrificed his own life for the village in the future.

How could a murderer with a great reputation on the battlefield, a ninja who was lifted to the top by countless people, and a guy who was willing to violate ninja rules for the sake of his companions, be so cowardly?

He just chose the path he thought was right for the sake of the harmony of the village.

With his reputation at the time, if he didn't do this, it would only be the village he loved that would be hurt.

That's why he chose that path, choosing to understand his own life and bear the infamy after death.

As for the idea of ​​being forced to death by high-level officials spreading rumors, it would be scornful.

Even if the village really wants to cause trouble, they can't take action against him, otherwise as long as they make trouble, it will only be the higher-ups who will suffer.

Of course the Sandaime wouldn't do this, but someone who always wanted to drag him down would definitely be willing.

When the time comes, Hatake Sakumo's reputation will be tarnished, and the Sandaime Hokage will force the village ninja to death for power, which will be very beneficial to him.

As for wanting to kill Hatake Sakumo?

Don't be stupid, even if the Sandaime Hokage does it himself, he won't be sure.

So if it is not voluntary, such a strong man cannot be forced to death. At most, he will stay behind closed doors for a year or two. What can you do?

As for the Sandaime Hokage's choice to indulge someone and pour water on him, it was just to damage his reputation.

But he didn't expect that Hatake Sakumo would choose to resolve the dispute by self-settlement.

For such a man, the only thing he is ashamed of is his son Kakashi Hatake.

If people think about this, they sigh secretly.

To ensure that Hatake Sakumo survives, the most important thing is to make him give up the idea of ​​committing suicide.

So from now on, if people have to change some of their thinking.

So he started another topic and asked: "Master, if there is a conflict in the village one day, and this conflict is caused by you, will you sacrifice your life for it?"

Kakashi lowered his head silently and did not speak. He had discovered certain problems from the words of the two people.

After all, he is a genius, and he has already noticed that something is wrong with the communication between the two.

But he didn't know the general outline of the matter, so he was very self-aware and didn't say anything.

Even after hearing this question that made his pupils shrink suddenly, he resisted not interrupting and just stared straight at his father.

Hatake Sakumo was silent for a long time, then nodded firmly.

If the person smiles knowingly, he is about to start the operation.

So he sighed: "Master, how much do you despise yourself?"

These words stunned the two of them.

Ruoren continued: "Are you underestimating yourself? Looking at the entire ninja world, in terms of Konoha's high-end combat power, even the combined reputation of the three ninjas is slightly inferior to yours. Not everyone can make his name heard by the enemy. You can give up the mission without being punished."

"For such a character to sacrifice his life easily would be too much for the village."

He had to first let Hatake Sakumo know his role in the village and his deterrence against foreign enemies.

"Besides, even if the conflict arises because of you, isn't there someone behind the scenes doing something small?"

"That's why I said that even if I sacrifice my life, I will preserve the harmony of the village."

Hatake Sakumo replied.

As soon as Wakato heard this, he knew that Hatake Sakumo had misunderstood what he meant, thinking that the person Wakato was talking about who did the trick would be the Sandaime Hokage.

So he said: "You also said that Uncle Sandaime is still pretty good, so he can at most use an excuse to suppress your reputation. As for your choice, if you die, the village's combat power will be weakened, and I will Stop talking."

Ruoren took a sip of tea and continued: "Let's just talk about it internally. Uncle Sandaime will definitely be known as a hero who drove Konoha to death. Even if the lower-level people don't think so, what about the upper-level people?"

Hatake Sakumo was thoughtful.

Ruo Ren continued: "The Sandaime Hokage is the Sandaime Hokage. He is not the only one in the top management of Konoha, and the top management is not the same. Not to mention other things, a guy hidden in the darkness has wanted to be the Hokage for a long time. "

Wakato's words suddenly enlightened Hatake Sakumo.

He has always considered the top management of Konoha as a whole, but in the final analysis, there may be more games between the top management.

When he thought about it, if one day he really had to make a certain choice, the attitude at that time would be the attitude of the entire Konoha hierarchy. But is this really the case?

No!

Seeing his reaction, Ruo Ren smiled slightly and continued: "So, if something really happens, the Sandaime won't want you to make a certain decision. It will only be some guys who want you to die. , such as that one. If that person takes the position of Hokage, what will happen to Konoha?"

"Not to mention that he can really use this matter to criticize Uncle Sarutobi for becoming Hokage. Just say that he is close to that position. When the time comes, he will fight more fiercely for that position. By then, you think Konoha's harmony can still be If it cannot exist, how many people will die?"

"Even if the harmony of the village is resolved, Konoha's strength will be greatly reduced by then, and other villages will definitely be tempted. Will Konoha still be able to withstand the encirclement of the four countries?"

The more Hatake Sakumo listened, the darker his face became. Thinking along Wakato's train of thought, the existence of Konoha would be a problem by then.

The key is that Ruoren's words prevent him from finding any faults.

After clarifying his thoughts, especially after he had a clearer understanding of the higher-ups, he suddenly realized that he couldn't die yet?

Wakato was very satisfied to see Hatake Sakumo's thoughtful look.

Regardless of whether Hatake Sakumo can listen or not, at least plant the seeds first.

So Ruoren stretched, stood up and walked outside.

"I'm leaving first, Master. By the way, I will move back to the Edogawa Clan tomorrow. No one has lived in that place for a long time, so I want to find someone to celebrate and increase my popularity. Remember to come then."

After saying that, he walked out.

Not long after, he came back: "By the way, Master, when are you going to teach me sword skills?"

Hatake Sakumo was stunned for a moment, then smiled slightly: "It will get better in a while."

After hearing this, Ruoren waved his hands with a smile, turned around and left.

The plan went well, didn't it?

At least something is starting to change.

For example, he was finally recognized and truly became Hatake Sakumo's disciple.

For example, some changes occurred in Hatake Sakumo's heart.

After Ruo Ren left, Hatake Kakashi finally couldn't help but speak.

"Dad, the relationship between you and the Sandaime Hokage is really..."

Before he finished speaking, Hatake Sakumo interrupted him.

"Kakashi, this is not what you should be thinking about now! This is my business and will not involve you. You can rest assured!"

After saying that, he seemed to see that the brightness in Kakashi's eyes had dimmed a lot, so he softened his tone a little, pressed down on Kakashi's broom head and rubbed it.

"Kakashi, don't worry, nothing will happen."

Looking at Kakashi who couldn't hide the worry in his eyes, something about Hatake Sakumo changed again.

It's late at night, and Ruo Ren is walking home slowly.

The move is not until tomorrow, so he still has to stay in that small room for one night.

Ruoren approached the hut with a smile. Xin Mingyu in his arms closed his eyes and remained motionless as if he was asleep.

Suddenly, Xin Mingyu spoke softly: "Someone is watching you!"

The black cat still closed his eyes, but he still found some people hiding in the dark.

Ruoren didn't seem to notice or hear Xin Mingyu's words. He had a faint smile on his face and hummed meaningless tunes intermittently.

"I know, my hair is standing on end, okay?"

"Who do you think it will be?" Xin Mingyu took out his paws from Ruoren's arms, as if he wanted to move his hands and feet.

Ruoren still smiled: "There are many rats, but there is only one rat nest as big as the village. I don't need to doubt others at all."

He just walked towards home without seeming to notice.

The man in the dark didn't attack, it seemed like he was just monitoring him.

As he neared the cabin, the feeling of being watched disappeared.

He breathed a sigh of relief, without thinking too much, and got into bed with Xin Mingyu in his arms.

"sleep!"

…

Somewhere underground in Konoha, it was dark and cold. Countless pipes criss-crossed the empty space. Countless corridors and pipes cut the entire space into countless pieces.

If you are not familiar with it, you may get lost when you come here.

In one of these spaces, the dim light makes the darkness retreat slightly.

A gloomy-looking man was standing motionless with his back to the door.

He held a cane in one hand, and the other hand was wrapped in a bandage and hung on his chest.

The man had two cross wounds on his chin and his right eye was covered with a bandage.

Suddenly, a figure appeared and knelt down behind the man without making any sound.

The man didn't turn around and asked, "Qi, how are you doing?"

The man's figure was cold and low, as calm as stagnant water where rot had accumulated.

"Sir, the target appeared from Hatake's house. He did not take any unnecessary actions and fell asleep when he returned home."

The man made no judgment and slowly walked to the seat and sat down: "Continue to monitor."

"yes!"

Seven, wrapped in a robe and mask, disappeared through the instantaneous technique.

The man murmured to himself in this vast underground space, and the echoes were like the whispers of evil spirits under the Nine Netherworld.

"Such a talented brat can only be controlled by me! Hiruzen, I will prove to you that only I can bring Konoha to the pinnacle of the ninja world."