People raise Hokage in Yunyin

As night fell, Kakashi sat quietly in the underground secret room.

The structure that has not been changed for many years now seems a bit narrow and closed. The secret room that was used to store unknown items has obviously been used for other purposes. At this moment, Kakashi is kneeling on the only cushion in the room, holding the kunai in his hand. Put it down gently.

The faint yellow light emitted by the chandelier illuminated the entire room. In front of Kakashi, a flat stone wall was densely carved with various names.

"Ishiyama Yuta, Fukasawa Kiyuki, Kadoda Nariki..."

His fingers passed over the names he had just engraved, and as he moved forward, one familiar name after another came into view.

"Tsunashige Hirai, Masaki Shibasaki...Rin Nohara, Obito Uchiha, Sakumo Hatake."

With the gentle brushing over the scratches, everything in the memory seems to be vividly visible.

Parents who raised me, companions in my school days, capable subordinates who obeyed orders and sacrificed their lives for the mission...

Everything is like the name engraved on this stone wall, deeply engraved on the wall of Kakashi's heart.

These are the devotees who will eventually forge his name as a "hero". They are not stepping stones, but people who deserve to share all the honors with him.

When he becomes a "hero", everyone on this wall is qualified to share the title of hero with him.

Kakashi felt so deeply in his heart.

But what if he doesn't become a "hero"?

The lifespan of a ninja's career is short. Year-round high-intensity frontal combat and reckless injury-swapping attacks have caused irreversible damage to his body, which will also greatly shorten his ninja career.

These are things Kakashi already knows and deeply agrees with.

Contributing to the village is also an important part of fulfilling one's mission.

In this process, he will continue to gain status and honor, and in the upcoming grand wars, he will burn himself like a torch and become a "hero". This was Kakashi's original idea.

But... Kakashi reached out and brushed his left eye that was covered by the forehead protector. Under the self-deceptive forehead protector, the monster kaleidoscope had turned into an ordinary ninja eye.

He no longer has the confidence to fight like a shadow in the next war...

And if we miss this war, will there be another chance?

Can this body of mine maintain its peak level in the next war?

A deep sense of fear lingers in my heart.

The earnest eyes coming from his memories were like the most blazing flames, burning his heart all the time.

You can't relax or be careless. If you just give up, everyone on this wall will be buried in the dust like yourself.

There will no longer be anyone to commemorate them, and their deaths will lose their due value.

I can't tell if it's pride or paranoia, but Kakashi is so determined.

Precisely because of this, this heavy responsibility made him more cautious and diligent.

However, having lost the Mangekyō Sharingan, he seems to be getting further and further away from his goal...

Human talents are limited!

Kakashi is deeply aware of this.

The Sandaime-sama, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was known as the hero of Shinobu. He only became famous on the battlefield in his thirties.

His father, Shigesaku Hatake, known as White Fang, was also in his thirties before he became famous in the ninja world for his swordsmanship and became famous in the ninja world.

So how can I, who is now in my twenties, be able to achieve a huge breakthrough in a short period of time without losing my biggest support?

If you wait until you are in your thirties... If you wait until you are in your thirties...

‘Am I still needed? ’

A deep sense of fear welled up from the bottom of my heart. If it were an era without war and I was unknown, what would be the use of having superb fighting ability?

Hatake Kakashi, seeking change.

Walking out of the underground secret room wordlessly, the restless Kakashi urgently needed some advice.

Subconsciously, he thought of Danzo Shimura who had inspired him.

Although his current behavior is somewhat unacceptable, as Hokage, he must be able to come up with a better solution...

In silence, Kakashi walked into the deep darkness.

……

"Lord Danzo, is there any way you can help me improve my strength? I hope to make more contributions to Konoha in the next war!"

Under the high pedestal, Kakashi lowered his head deeply, his eyes showing some earnestness.

He knew that under the deep roots where countless corpses were buried, there were countless dark secret techniques. Perhaps some of them could...

"Don't worry, Kakashi, I'm already thinking of a solution."

A careless voice came from the pedestal, freezing the hope on Kakashi's face.

'not like this! ’

Raising his head slightly, he could see from the corner of his sight that Danzo's pair of scarlet kaleidoscopes were staring at something in the void, and his right hand, which was completely wrapped in bandages, was casually placed on one side.

‘This is not the response I wanted! ’

Kakashi was shouting silently in his heart. At this moment, at this moment, there were countless ninjas fighting to the death on the Konoha Sunagakure battlefield that was like a killing field.

That is the place of honor he longs for, but he needs powerful combat power that can crush the battlefield situation!

But no matter how unwilling he was, Kakashi could only lower his head and hide his disappointment in the darkness.

"Yes, Danzo-sama."

He turned around, preparing to return to the battlefield.

'Even if you only have the strength of an elite Jonin...'

"and many more!"

As if something suddenly occurred to him, Danzo stopped Kakashi.

"Itachi Uchiha is still watching at the border between Kirigakure and Konoha. Please send my secret message and ask him to return quickly."

Danzo issued the order, crossing his arms with a hint of confidence on his face.

"I need his eyes that may evolve to help me complete my transformation. As long as I can succeed..."

In his wide-open eyes, a pair of kaleidoscopes shone like dazzling torches.

These blazing fireworks ignited the fire in Kakashi's heart.

As if something had been activated, the rising anxiety, fear of losing combat power, and many dissatisfaction with the people in front of him seemed to explode all at once.

A trace of murderous intent emerged from Kakashi's heart.