[Hokage] A rose in mourning for the summer moon

——That's enough.

Enough shit.

"Why did Itachi let you go alone?"

"He didn't spare me and I was mortally wounded."

"But you are not dead."

"Yes, my father Takihira is a ninja from a foreign country. He once taught me the secret method of feigning death."

"As far as we know, your father is just a cripple."

"He used to be a ninja."

"Why don't you just admit it, Itachi deliberately let you go, right?"

"No. Anyone who is stabbed in the heart will die under normal circumstances."

"But you're not dead."

"I said, it's because I have a secret method."

"We all know that you are Itachi's lover, and almost became his fiancée. Is it possible that he defected, and you are responsible for staying as an internal response?"

"It's not like that. I don't know anything."

"Has anyone ever told you that you're a terrible liar?"

"I did not lie."

"Again, why did Itachi let you go alone?"

"I do not know."

"Why are you shackled to suppress Chakra?"

"I don't know why the family did this... Maybe they wanted to threaten Itachi."

"I don't know, no one told me. I was given sleeping pills, and the doctor should have detected abnormal indicators from my blood."

"How much do you know about Uchiha?"

"What do you mean?"

"Get it, we're asking you now."

"But I don't know what you're asking."

"Hey, we've seen a lot of people like you who think they're a little smart enough to deceive the village. To be honest, you know the situation well, right? Why Itachi would do such a thing, you know?"

"I do not know."

"Ha, do you take us for idiots?"

"I don't know if you're idiots," I said, "but if you interrogate me, the victim, as the perpetrator, I don't need to think that you have proven that you are all a bunch of idiots."

"Did Itachi reveal to you the reason for his defection?"

"No."

"Where will he go when he leaves the village?"

"do not know."

"What did he take from the village?"

"I don't know." I repeated mechanically.

Round after round of repeated interrogation was exhausting.This is a common method of interrogation. The same question is interspersed with repeated questions in different ways. Unless specially trained, liars can easily show their feet.

But I'm not lying, I really don't know anything.What I guessed is just speculation, and what has not been confirmed is not the truth.

I rose from the dead.In a warehouse, there are corpses covered with white cloths everywhere, and there is a smell of blood and corpses.When I got up, the doctor who performed the autopsy was startled, thinking that I had cheated on the corpse.

Doctors independent of the hospital system treated me, followed by isolated interrogation.In the darkened torture room, there are only lights, and it is impossible to distinguish day and night and the passage of time.I can be sure that the people who interrogated me are not in the same group, but I still don't know who is who and what purpose they have.

It's ok, I'll figure it out.

I fainted three times and continued to be interrogated after being revived.When I woke up after passing out for the fourth time, I heard the captain of the doctor and forbearance sternly warning the torturers, saying that my current physical condition could no longer support the cruel interrogation, otherwise I might die at any time.

"...well, I think she really doesn't know anything. Simple victim—well." One of the interrogators shrugged, glanced at me, and said abruptly, "You know the Uchiha survivors Is there another one?"

"...Who?" I already had a premonition.

"Sasuke. Uchiha Sasuke, Itachi's younger brother." The other party watched my reaction closely, his eyes were like a cold snake moving on my face, "He is a loophole in your plan, isn't he? Itachi loves him very much Brother, that's why I want you to stay in the village and take care of Sasuke."

I looked him straight in the eye.At this time, it cannot be avoided, and it will be considered a guilty conscience.

"I'm not an insider, nor did I stay because of some 'loophole in the plan'." I raised my hand, which had an infusion needle inserted, "The fact is that I was stabbed through the heart, and I survived by luck." .”

The other party pouted, looking bored.

"I want to see the Third Hokage." I said.

His eyes suddenly sharpened. "What are you hiding?"

"I just want to ask Hokage why I, the victim, have been tortured repeatedly. If I say I made a mistake, I escaped the butcher knife of rebellion. I don't know anything, but I need to know the truth." I directly Looking straight at him, his eyes may be a little scary, because he showed a look of fear.

"I want to see the Third Hokage, as a victim." I said.

Hokage met me in his office.I was leaning on a cane, and a doctor next to me was holding a mobile infusion bottle for me. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, I took three steps to catch my breath, and walked in front of Hokage.

The old man showed a look of unbearable. "Is the injury so serious?" He said with concern, "Xia Yue, you should be treated in the hospital."

A man next to him sneered. "Are you pretending to be a good person at a time like this, Hirizan? You're speaking like you're interrogating someone without you." The person who spoke was about the same age as Hokage, with loose cheeks hanging down, his left eye was wrapped in a bandage, his right His eyes showed contempt.

Danzo, one of the high-level Konoha.Some people call him "Dark Hokage" in private, which shows the high status of this man.

Three generations of Hokage.Danzo.There are also Xiaochun and Menyan who have not shown up.

So, who is it among them?

"Thank you for your concern, but I really want to find out what happened as soon as possible. Please forgive me for not being able to salute you at this time." I bowed my head instead of kneeling.

"You don't know what happened?" Danzo laughed sullenly.

He was answering on behalf of Hokage, but Hokage was not angry, and the others did not show any surprise. It seems that this kind of situation is not uncommon.

"I only know that some members of the family imprisoned me for unknown reasons, and Itachi killed everyone in the Uchiha for unknown reasons. I think, maybe the adults know more about the situation."

Hokage and Danzo exchanged a look.They are all insiders.

"I'm disappointed, Natsuki, we don't know more than you." Hokage slowly put down the pipe in his hand, "Ninja defections happen in different places every year, and most of them have no warning. Sorry for your experience These sad things, but... Uchiha Itachi defected to Konoha, this is already a fact."

The name that came out of his mouth still made my heart throb.

"Yes, I understand, I will accept the reality." I deliberately paused for a while before lowering my head softly, "I have a request."

"ask?"

"I want to join Anbe."

Both Hokage and Danzo showed surprised expressions, and the latter even laughed sinisterly, saying that I have not been cleared of suspicion, and that I was in a hurry to join Anbu at this time, and I was really accused of collaborating with the enemy.

"Aren't you going to take her down, Ri Zhan?!" He sternly reprimanded.

It's funny how he scolded Hokage so naturally.This man really made no secret of his ambition.

Hokage ignored him. "Why?" He looked at me solemnly.

"I hope to become an elite in this village and gain more power."

"For revenge?"

"No, it's for protection."

I raised my head to meet Hokage's surprised gaze.

"The next time something like this happens, I want to be able to protect people."

Standard Konoha-style answer.Don't forget, I can graduate with full marks in cultural subjects in only seven months.

Hokage didn't speak, but I think he should be moved.Danzo sneered, squinting his eyes and looking at me.

"As for the suspicion on me... No matter how much I say that I don't know, I can't win people's trust. I understand this very well. Therefore, I am willing to become a test subject."

Hokage was even more surprised, even a little embarrassed.Danzo maintained his original expression, but his facial muscles became stiff.It turns out that Danzo is the one responsible for the dark things.It's also logical.

They really shouldn't be in front of me at the same time.

"Ahem, what kind of experimental subject..." Hokage tried to laugh.

"No, I understand. In fact, I am not opposed to carrying out some...radical experiments, which are also a necessary means for the village to protect itself." I said sincerely, "I am willing to act as the only remaining Sharingan owner Undertake relevant experiments. If the village can control my life, can it be a little more assured of my loyalty?"

"Is that all?"

"Of course, I heard that some experiments are about increasing the total amount of chakra in the human body... I hope to gain power. So, please!"

In the low exclamation of Yiren, I tore off the needle tube on the back of my hand, threw away the crutches, and knelt down on the ground to salute deeply.

"Please," I closed my eyes, let the tears flow, and let the sound of crying echo in this sunny office, "please allow me to become stronger...please help me to become stronger, no matter what the cost Okay. What happened that night... I really don't want to see that happen again, and there's nothing I can do about it."

The air is quiet.Of course.It takes a certain amount of time for people to think.

"The only Sharingan owner? That's not necessarily the case." Danzo said suddenly, "That kid Sasuke has also awakened Sharingan."

"—Danzo!!!"

Hokage interrupted him angrily.

I stare fixedly at the floor.deadly.

No, I should thank him.If he hadn't said this, Hokage might not have agreed to my request.

This is a good thing.I told myself it was a good thing.

"...I see, I will think about it." Hokage sighed and waved his hand, "Go back and rest, you have worked hard."

This is what it means to agree.

I was supported by Doctor Ren, and I limped out.The temples throbbed and hurt, and the heart hurt too. I couldn't tell if it was real pain or just a psychological effect.

"...By the way, Hokage-sama." I looked back at the two men by the window, the sun shone behind them, outlining a vast light, and their expressions were deeply shadowed, like that night where blood cannot be seen clearly.

"Can I go see Sasuke?"

Hokage nodded.Danzo said nothing.

"Of course, of course," Hokage murmured, "You're all suffering...go, child."

When Sasuke was brought to my hospital bed, he still had a dazed expression on his face.He had lost a lot of weight, pale and haggard, his eyes were dark blue, and hatred and deep fear alternated in his eyes.

"Xiayue...they didn't lie to me, Xiayue survived?" He looked at me blankly, tears suddenly fell down, "What about father and mother? Did they also survive?"

I shake my head slowly.

Sasuke stayed there for a long time, and finally rushed to the bed and cried bitterly.

Finally, he raised his head and looked straight at me with his big dark eyes.The young child unexpectedly had a stern and vicious expression like a ghost.

"I want to kill that person." He said word by word, "One day, I will kill him with my own hands!"

"From now on, there will only be me and Xia Yue... I will..."

I carried him over, recalling Mikoto's appearance, holding this young child in my arms.

"I'm still here." I said, "So, leave some things to me first."

The young child froze for a long time before he gently hugged my waist with a little force, and finally he allowed himself to cry again.

A month later, I was discharged from the hospital and taken to a new apartment.Sasuke also has one near the commercial street, right next door to me.This is very sweet.Uchiha's family land has been temporarily sealed up, and the real estate belonging to Fuyue and the others should wait until Sasuke becomes an adult to return it to him.Me...it doesn't matter.

People are gone, nothing else matters.

"That's it... By the way, let me introduce you formally. I'm Kakashi Hatake."

The masked man said lazily.His forehead was deliberately pulled down to cover his left eye, and his hair was silver-white, but he was still very young, probably in his early 20s.

Hatake Kakashi, I remember the name.He used to be famous, but then he disappeared for a while, and people speculated that he was on some long-term secret mission.

I took another look at the oddly placed forehead guard.I don't know if he has any relationship with Danzo.

"Chunin Uchiha Natsuki, listen carefully. From today onwards, I will be your direct subordinate Jonin. The term of office will last until you pass the Anbu assessment. However, you don't need to call me 'teacher', this is just a short-term relationship."

"Yes, Kakashi-senpai."

He looked at me with his left eye for a moment.

"This feeling is really a bit like..."

"Senior Kakashi?"

"It's nothing." He looked back and walked out, his voice was still so lazy, "Get ready, Xia Yue."

I watched him disappear completely before I closed the door of the apartment.The basic living equipment is here, but the refrigerator is empty.After looking through my wallet and considering the prices of eating out and cooking by myself for a moment, I chose to go shopping.

The breath of winter has arrived.When I walked back with my shopping bag, the sunset glow had already spread out, dyeing the layers of clouds bloody.I walked up the stairs to the door of the apartment and was looking for the keys when I felt movement behind me.

A crow sat on the railing, watching me quietly.

It has a pair of bean-like black eyes, and black and oily feathers.

"A crow..."

I dug out a bag of bread, broke some into my hand, and handed it in front of it.

The crow just stared at me quietly, without fear or even curiosity.

"Eat." I said, "It's winter, it's very cold. Remember to take care of yourself."

The crow lowered its head and took two bites of the bread.Then it flapped its wings and flew away, "hula-la".

I sprinkled the remaining crumbs on the railing, and said to myself, "Let the sparrows share some too. Winter is hard."

It's really hard to go from winter to spring. I don't know how long it will take.

However, if you wait day by day and walk step by step, you will eventually get there.

The author has something to say: Gentlemen, you really don't have to worry about Xia Yue.She is definitely a ruthless person in terms of mobility...

The entire upper part is the story of her reminiscing about the past, so the tone is sentimental and even weak, while the lower part is when the present is in progress, some of her thoughts and actions will be directly displayed, no longer the old sigh.

This guy is really a ruthless person.