People raise Hokage in Yunyin

In Naruto's 53rd year, as another Five Kage Conference came to an end, peace was finally restored to the ninja world.

The smoke of war dissipated, and what seemed to follow seemed to be a heavier atmosphere.

In the Ichiraku Ramen shop, Kakashi was eating ramen alone, surrounded by ninjas who pointed at him, and from time to time some showed angry expressions.

"Kakashi, how are you doing lately?"

A ninja took a seat next to him, breaking the silence.

"Xuanjian, it's okay."

Kakashi, who usually talked less, seemed to be even more silent, which made Shiranui Genma a little worried.

This war resulted in the death of the Third Hokage, and the murderer was the Kumogakure ninja Yozuki Hibiscus who was fighting with Kakashi and Kai. I heard rumors that Kai and Kakashi indirectly created opportunities for each other, which led to the death of the Third Hokage. Naruto's death.

Although anything can happen in a war, and the credibility of such rumors is not high, the two of them still received criticism from many Konoha ninjas, with people pointing fingers behind their backs every day.

"you……"

Xuanjian wanted to speak, but didn't know what to say.

It's impossible to think that Kakashi doesn't care about this matter, but Kakashi didn't show it, and he didn't seem to be able to speak out.

"Do not worry about me……"

After finishing the ramen in front of him, Kakashi expressed his gratitude to his companions for their concern and walked out of the noodle shop silently.

Kakashi walked out of the noodle shop and walked home alone.

The ninjas they met on the road stayed away from each other. Some ninjas along the way showed angry expressions, and scoldings were heard from time to time.

'Father, is this what you endured at that time...'

Kakashi can understand the attitudes of the people around him, and his failure to protect the Shadow of a Village on the battlefield is itself a mistake of the participating ninjas, not to mention...

Kakashi still remembers the arc of the Yeyue Hibiscus that was knocked away in the air, and the silver light activated by his palm.

‘Obito, I’ve let you down again. ’

Rubbing the forehead protector that blocked his right eye, Kakashi remembered what Obito had said to him in the past. He clearly inherited Obito's power and failed to protect Lin, which also led to the death of the Hokage.

‘What a failure in life! ’

Kakashi's back became even more depressed.

……

"One thousand nine hundred and eighty-one... one thousand nine hundred and eighty-two..."

In the grove next to Konoha Village, a boy wearing green tights was doing push-ups.

"Complete three thousand push-ups, or if you can't do three thousand leapfrogs."

The boy, whose hands were weak, collapsed on the ground, muttering to himself, staggering to his feet and assuming a leaping frog posture.

"one two Three……"

The leaping boy's eyes were blank, and the clip was constantly playing in his mind. The silver-haired Kumogakure ninja put his hands on himself, and flew up instantly with the help of his own strength, and then the third Hokage died in battle...

Snapped!

There was a slap, and Metkai's cheeks turned red.

"Youth...there is no room for regret!"

Metkai groaned, but his eyes gradually filled with tears.

"Father, I have disgraced my youth!"

Metkai choked and said to himself.

In order to protect him, his father showed the most powerful strength.

"But I failed to protect Naruto!"

Kai covered his eyes in pain, and the tragic death of the Third Hokage came into view again and again. Even though he was seriously injured, he still stood up for everyone.

Snapped!

Another loud slap came, and Kai forcefully interrupted his thoughts.

"Complete three thousand frog jumps, or if you can't finish, do three thousand pull-ups!"

"Youth...Youth cannot be given up!"

"Please watch, father, Hokage-sama, next time, it will be me who shows the power of protection!"

In the silent jungle, the boy's breathing could be heard constantly.

-

Outside the gate of Konoha Village, Shimura Danzo was dressed in black, holding a shadow hat and carrying a large scroll behind his back.

‘Konoha, I’m back! ’ Danzo’s eyes were profound.

The ninja guarding the gate was a little embarrassed. The old man in front of him was so confident, but he had never seen him before. Should he let him go...

Danzo turned his head and signaled, and the guards following him immediately understood and stepped forward to show their identification.

"ANBU ninja, this trip is to carry out ANBU mission..."

The janitor ninja's eyes were subtle.

As we all know, the Anbu is directly under the Hokage. Now that the Hokage is dead, the Anbu is also in a mess.

‘Are today’s spies...all so brainless? ’

The gatekeeper ninja was a little surprised. He raised his kunai and backed away slowly. Several nearby Konoha ninjas immediately approached and assumed an offensive stance.

'I was careless...'

Danzo was a little embarrassed. In the past, he had borrowed his identity as an ANBU ninja. Now that the Hokage is dead, ordinary ninjas don't even know the existence of a department like "Root".

"I am an elder of Konoha!"

Danzo quickly revealed his identity. Fighting with ninjas from the same village at the entrance of the village was not what he wanted to see.

After some twists and turns, the gatekeeper ninja who confirmed Danzo's identity awkwardly welcomed him into Konoha.

'Fame, I need fame...'

At this moment, Danzo suddenly realized something.

‘The roots hidden deep in the ground, even if they allow Konoha to thrive, cannot be the shadow that leads Konoha forward! ’

Danzo walked in a hurry, but he was thoughtful in his heart.

Returning to the gloomy base, Danzo felt comfortable all over. There were no outside eyes, there would be no danger, he was surrounded by reliable subordinates, and everything in his sight was under control.

'No, if you can't make Konoha under the sun, then use Konoha to feed the deep roots. Anyway, roots and Konoha come from the same source! ’

Looking at the "roots" in front of him, Danzo realized deeply what Konoha's strength relied on.

Opening the scroll carried behind him, a familiar figure appeared in front of him.

It was Sarutobi Hiruzen whose right chest was pierced. Even though he was dead, his eyes were still glaring with anger, as if he could feel the unwillingness and anger at that time.

Looking at his old friend in front of him, Danzo felt a sudden surge of sadness in his heart.

"Hiruzhan, do you regret it..."

Danzo raised his hand and gently closed his old friend's eyes.

"No, you can't, you're the Hokage!"

But as soon as he asked, Danzo chuckled and responded.

"Your will of fire cannot save you, nor can it lead Konoha to a stronger place, Hiruzen, you are wrong."

Danzo looked at the corpse in front of him and said seriously.

"Just watch, sensei, Hiruzen, I will use my will to make Konoha the true strongest ninja village!"