Konoha: Start by unlocking the caged bird

Chapter 120 The True Self (1W1)

On the way back to Konoha, Shisui finally found a chance for Izumi to talk. He whispered: "If you have time, let's talk?"

Uchiha Izumi, wearing a Tengu mask, just turned his head and looked at him calmly, nodded slightly, did not refuse, but still did not reply.

After the Anbu returned to Konoha to report their mission, Uchiha Shisui found Uchiha Izumi in the deep forest near Konoha.

She was holding a sword and resting her eyes under a tree. When she heard someone coming, she just opened her eyes calmly. Her indifferent expression revealed a sense of alienation.

Just like Uchiha Itachi recently.

Uchiha Shisui sighed secretly, but still showed a smile on his face: "Why don't you go to the family training ground?"

The Uchiha clan's training ground is quite large. As a 'compensation' for their move to the edge of Konoha, this training ground was previously a public training ground used by many ninjas. The size is self-evident.

Uchiha Izumi's tone did not fluctuate at all when he spoke: "What's the matter?"

Because of her attitude, Uchiha Shisui's smile gradually disappeared, and his brows gradually frowned: "Did Izumi have any misunderstanding?"

"No." Quan was still calm, but he didn't show any intention of explaining more.

"Then why did it become like this? I haven't seen you make any new friends in the clan, and you don't talk to anyone in the Anbu, whether it's me, Itachi, or the Godaime-sama. There must be a reason for you to be like this, right?"

Shisui said seriously: "I know I am stupid, I don't notice some things, and I don't know how to persuade you, but if you continue like this, maybe I should talk to the Godaime-sama, he must be able to help you."

Hearing the name of the Godaime, Izumi's expression finally changed a little, but he just pursed his lips, and then said calmly: "Trouble the Godaime-sama with personal matters, Shisui-senpai, you have deviated from the ninja's duty. Some ethics.

Master Yuzuru is now the fifth generation of Konoha, instead of the ordinary ninja before. "

Shisui listened to Izumi talking about the ethics of ninjas and felt helpless, but he still argued, "I don't think that as the captain of the Anbu, I should continue to indulge you in your current state. Why have you become so silent and taciturn? Why are you so eager to become stronger?
Your obsession with power will sooner or later make you lose yourself!
Lord Yuzuru Fifth would never tolerate such a thing happening.

He once told me to take care of you in the Anbu, and it was my dereliction of duty that you became like this!

If I still can't make changes, maybe I'm not capable enough.

I will tell the fifth generation everything and take responsibility for my mistakes. If he wants to blame me, I will bear the responsibility alone.

but"

Uchiha Shisui walked in front of Izumi, looked at her cold face, and said earnestly: "Now is the troubled autumn of Konoha. You are in the Uchiha clan, and you also know that the Uchiha now is more troubled than before. Danger——We can’t cause any more trouble for Yuzuru-sama.”

This sentence seemed to have the opposite effect, Quan just said lightly: "I won't cause trouble to anyone.

As a ninja, I will complete all tasks given to me.

As ANBU, we should be the sharp blade in the hands of the Hokage.

Even if it means death, this is my fate as a ninja."

"But you are more than just a ninja!" Uchiha Shisui could not refute her correct words, but still said loudly: "Aren't we companions? As ninjas, isn't our more important thing to protect our companions?
Do you think Yuzuru won't be sad if you die?

Or, in your heart, now only duty remains, and you no longer regard us as friends and partners?"

"So, you keep talking about companions and friendship, but you put all your hopes on others. When you encounter danger and difficulties, you expect your friends to help you solve the burden." Uchiha Quan's eyes were sharp: "Is this what a companion should do?"

Shisui was unusually angry: "I really don't understand what's wrong with you! So are you, and so is Itachi! What did I do wrong!?"

"You did nothing wrong." Quan remained calm. She looked at the somewhat angry Uchiha Shisui and just said calmly: "This world is wrong."

Uchiha Shisui obviously did not expect that Quan would reply to him like this.

Uchiha Izumi said straightforwardly: "No matter how reluctant or unwilling we are to give up, as long as you and I are ninjas, we may die in this world at any time.

The enemy will never be bound by the shackles you carry.

Leave room for the faith you hold.

If you want to survive and protect the people you want to protect, all you can do is become stronger.

And don't expect anyone to solve your problem for you. The only one who can solve your problem is yourself.

Are you curious about why I became like this?
OK, I’ll tell you.”

The coldness in her pupils gradually emerged, and she said calmly: "My teacher and companions were killed by the enemy for no reason. The enemy had no reason to kill them, and there was no need to do so. They just happened to pass by and were in a good mood, so they took action.

Every day since then, I have been thinking about why I want to become a ninja and how I can break free from the fear of being killed at any time.
The answer is surprisingly simple.

Don't rely on anyone - in this case, even if you are killed by a powerful enemy, the final reason is just your lack of ability.

As powerful as Godaime-sama, he is still not a god who can do everything. He will also be negligent, calculated, and have things he cannot take into account. "

Uchiha Izumi looked at Shisui quietly and asked, "Can you guarantee that I won't be killed by anyone? You should have always had the determination to protect your companions, but as far as I know, your companions are still dying around you.

Even Yuzuru would go to give a bouquet of flowers to some of his companions who are sleeping in the ground on similar days every year like you.

This is enough to prove that I am right - no one can protect anyone forever, only you can save yourself. "

Uchiha Shisui became more and more silent. After a long time, he still whispered: "Do you still have a companion in your heart?"

"Of course." Uchiha Izumi rarely showed a little smile, but it disappeared quickly. She raised her head slightly, as if she recalled many scenes in her memory. When she lowered her head, she asked, "Do you have anything else to ask?"

"No more." Shisui's expression still didn't look very good.

He didn't know why both Itachi and Izumi seemed to think he was unreliable.

This feeling of not being trusted is terrible.

Izumi looked at him calmly: "Senior Shisui, now it's my turn to ask questions."

Uchiha Shisui suppressed his emotions and forced a smile: "Ah, you can ask."

"First, compared to the rumored Uchiha Madara and the current Godaime-sama, who is stronger and who is weaker? In other words, how strong should the man named Uchiha Madara be?"

Her first question confused Uchiha Shisui for a moment, but after hesitating for a moment, he gave an answer: "Probably, Uchiha Madara is stronger.

According to records within the clan, Uchiha Madara’s eyes are the legendary Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan. His personal strength was even called the God of the Ninja World at that time, and he was the same as the first Senju Hashirama. There is no distinction between top and bottom.

You know, the power of each pair of Sharingan is so strong that it is difficult to estimate. Although we don't know what kind of power Uchiha Madara's eyes have, from the records in the literature.
He even has the ability to fight multiple Hokages from other ninja villages alone, and destroy an entire ninja army by himself.

Although the fifth generation master is very strong now, he should not be as strong as Uchiha Madara. "

Uchiha Shisui's analysis made Uchiha Izumi nod silently.

In fact, the two have similar ideas.

Although Hyuga Yuzuru has never kept his true fighting power from others.

I never play the role of pretending to be a pig and eating the tiger.

However, after his leap in strength, he had no chance to show it off.

Even though everyone understands that his current strength is unfathomable.

But how deep is it?

Even the most crazy person would never think that he could now compare to those legendary figures in Konoha.

He is still too young.

They have never even experienced a real war.

This has always left a question mark on his strength. Even those as close as Kaoru Hinata probably don't quite understand what Yuzuru Hinata's current strength is. Of course, she will definitely say that the Godaime is the best in the world.

After Uchiha Shisui answered the question, he couldn't help but wonder: "Why are you asking him?"

"Just curious." Uchiha Izumi continued to ask calmly: "So, how does the Sharingan become the Mangekyō Sharingan? And how does it become the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan?"

Shisui fell silent.

After a while, he just said, "I can't tell you about this, sorry."

Quan lowered his eyes: "Really?"

Uchiha Shisui lowered his head and said, "Sorry, this is the only thing I can't say."

If Izumi knew what he had to go through to awaken the Sharingan
Given her current extreme personality, is it possible that she would go astray for the sake of power?
Sure enough, I still have to talk to Hokage-sama.

Quan stopped asking.

She stood up and said indifferently, "I know."

Uchiha Shisui watched her leave and subconsciously asked, "Where are you going?"

"Instead of waiting for you to trouble the Hokage to find time to come to me, why don't I take the initiative to report the situation to him. Perhaps, this is easier."

After her words fell, Uchiha Shisui could only stop where he was, but some emotions were still lingering in his heart. He finally couldn't help it and asked: "What you just said!

'I always talk about companionship and friendship, but I put all my hopes on others. When I encounter danger and difficulties, I expect my friends to relieve my burdens.' Why is this sentence! ?

Why! ? "

Uchiha Izumi stopped.

She turned her head to look at Uchiha Shisui, lowered her eyes, and after a while, she said softly, "I'm sorry, I spoke without thinking just now.

But if you want to know why I would say this to you.

I want to ask you
If the Uchiha rebels tomorrow, what will you do? "

After these words came out, Shisui subconsciously became nervous. He looked around and whispered, "What do you mean?"

"Are the little tricks you did within the clan really useful?"

"To put it bluntly, you still hope that you can rely on everyone's strength to stop this big ship sailing into the abyss.

But what people need is not a group of sailors.

But a captain who can take the helm."

"If I had the power you have, I would personally use this knife to chop down Patriarch Fugaku and all those who dare to follow him before they decide to take action." Uchiha Izumi looked at him and said meaningfully, "So, what about you?"

After saying this, Uchiha Izumi left.

Uchiha Shisui stood there in a daze.

for a long time.

Lowered his eyes.

Only his clenched fists gradually clenched tighter.

In Hinata Yuzuru's office, an old friend who had not been seen for a long time came.

Uchiha Spring.

She was wearing a black tights instead of the common green tactical vest, but a special black vest that could be worn to carry weights on a daily basis as a training prop, and steel plates could also be inserted for protection during combat.

Her black hair was tied into a high ponytail, and a long sword was inserted horizontally behind her waist. Her bright phoenix eyes under the Konoha forehead protector were piercing and seemed a little sharp.

"Lord Godaime."

She bowed her head respectfully and said hello.

"Izumi" Hinata Yuzuru first smiled, then looked at her respectful look and said softly: "Actually, just call me Yuzuru as before."

Uchiha Izumi raised his head and looked at the increasingly mature and handsome man in front of him. His eyes were briefly absent for a moment, and he lowered his eyes: "Yes, Yuzuru-sama."

For some reason, even though she is used to many people calling her "sama", the cheerful and cute little girl in front of her who used to follow her and call Yuzuru one after another has turned into what she is now, but it still makes Hinata Yuzuru feel a little confused. Mixed emotions.

But he didn't say anything, just smiled and said, "How are you doing recently?"

"I'm fine, thank you for your concern, Yuzuru-sama." She still acted as calmly as she did with everyone else, but it was obvious that she was a little closer to him than the others.

The most intuitive manifestation was the corners of her mouth that were unconsciously slightly raised.

Uchiha Izumi stood up straight, her pretty face seemed a little softer in the sunlight, but when she thought of the purpose of her visit, her smile disappeared and she looked a little more cold.

"I came here this time because I have special information and I need to report it to Lord Godaime."

She paused, not knowing whether what she did was right or wrong, but the previous conversation with Shisui still touched her a little, and she made a decision at that moment about what she was originally hesitant about.

Hinata Yuzuru looked at her curiously, while Uchiha Izumi said directly: "The information I want to report this time is related to Uchiha Madara who is supposed to be dead."

Uchiha Izumi slowly told the story of Uchiha Madara, also known as Obito, over the past period of time.

Including the detailed process of how her teacher and companions were killed by him, including her understanding and knowledge of Uchiha Madara when she met him on and off during this period.

After finishing this information, Uchiha Izumi knelt on one knee and lowered his head: "I deliberately concealed the enemy's information. Please punish me, Lord Five Daime."

Hinata Yuzuru stood up and reached out to hold her shoulders. The seemingly thin shoulders could actually touch the strong muscles inside.

"Don't be like this. I don't like it and I'm not used to it." After he said that, Uchiha Izumi raised his head and saw that he actually looked troubled, which was rare. He looked at him with a complicated expression and just pursed his lips.

She lowered her head again and simply said, "In any case, concealing the information about Uchiha Madara may have been a huge mistake and laid hidden dangers. As a ninja, especially an Anbu ninja, this is my dereliction of duty."

"Get up first and then talk." Hinata Yuzuru exerted a little force, and Izumi's resistance disappeared. She was forced to stand up, and her eyes met with Hinata Yuzuru's.

She pursed her lips, not knowing what to do.

In fact, she was already prepared for Hinata Yuzuru to be angry, but at this moment, there was no anger or confusion in his eyes, but only a little disappointment because of her attitude! ?
Quan didn't expect where his loss came from.

Hinata Yuzuru sighed, rarely smiling anymore. Instead, after she stood up, she returned to the desk and sat on the chair, with a faint trace of fatigue visible.

He crossed his fingers, put his elbows on the table, supported his chin with both hands, looked at him with complicated eyes, and said softly: "Compared to these, what I care more about is whether you still trust me."

Uchiha Izumi immediately said seriously: "Whether as a person or as a ninja, I trust Yuzuru-sama very much."

"Then why, since that day on, you seem to be avoiding me on purpose?
Is it because I failed to protect your teacher and companions?

I’m sorry, but I wasn’t capable enough at that time, and I didn’t expect that something like that would happen.”

Hinata Yuzuru said, but was interrupted by Uchiha Izumi shaking his head vigorously: "No, it's not like that."

She rarely showed a trace of weakness, opened her mouth, and finally looked directly at him: "None of this has anything to do with you."

"Even if you don't become a ninja, as long as you live in this world, even if you stay in a village in Konoha, things like the Nine-Tails Rebellion will happen."

Uchiha Izumi once again explained his understanding of life to Hinata Yuzuru, and he just listened silently and attentively. In the end, Izumi made a summary of his transformation.

"So, it's not that I'm deliberately distancing myself from you, it's just..."

She took a deep breath, then pretended to be relaxed and showed a rare smile: "You are like a condor running towards the sun and the moon, and I, as an inconspicuous crow, just look at your speed, It's already despairing.

If I ask you to stop and wait for me, it will only make me feel guilty.

It would be better to just go forward at the crow's pace.

What kind of path I can take and whether I can meet you again in heaven are left to fate.

This is probably all I have to do and can do.”

Uchiha Izumi said calmly: "At least now, I am walking on a path that I believe is right. No matter what the result is, I believe that this may be the ending that I am destined to have."

Hinata Yuzuru just put down the hand on his chin, put it on his lap, sat back on the chair, looked at her with a look that was both gratifying and unspeakable, and said softly: "Actually, I don't believe it at all. Things like fate.

I only believe that destiny is achieved through struggle and struggle.

Like me, my family was separated in Hyuga when I was born, and I suffered the fate of a caged bird - if I had chosen to leave everything to fate, then I would not be here today.

Quan, as a friend, I sincerely wish you to be able to control your own destiny and get the results you want. "

After he finished speaking, he looked at Quan, whose expression had become somewhat emotional and heavy, and showed her familiar gentle smile with a hint of joking: "Also, since you have concealed this matter, why did you tell me again today?"

In fact, Hyuga Yuzuru had already guessed who the murderer was behind the scenes by consulting the intelligence recorded by ANBU after investigating the battlefield in private.

Naturally, it was Uchiha Obito who had caused many tragedies in Konoha.

However, Obito's whereabouts are uncertain. Since Danzo ran away, he has never appeared around Konoha in the past few years. Even when he met Izumi, he took advantage of her being on a mission outside to communicate, so it was difficult for Hinata Yuzuru to catch him.

Although Obito's fate is very sad and he is a completely tragic figure in the history of Naruto, his tragedy cannot be a reason to forgive his sins.

Hinata Yuzuru has made a decision - if he can find an opportunity to fight Obito one-on-one now, there is a high possibility that he can kill the other party.

As long as the opportunity is right, he will send Obito to reunite with Rin.

Create a world with Lin?

You don't have to.

She should be waiting for you underground.

Of course, perhaps, Hyuga Yuzuru might also give him a chance to redeem himself.

With the power he currently possesses, he already has the ability to start a full-scale war with the Akatsuki organization.

If you want to pacify the ninja world, you must not ignore the threat of the Akatsuki organization. As long as you get rid of the Akatsuki organization first, especially if you grab Black Zetsu and directly raise its ashes, then you will solve the biggest problem from the root.

The fights with other ninja villages are nothing compared to the fight with the Akatsuki organization.

But it is difficult to deal with the Akatsuki organization. The reason is that it is difficult to find traces of Nagato. If the other party does not reveal its flaws, it is almost impossible to directly find the other party's location.

If Obito could be a guide, he could secretly give the weak Nagato a heart-piercing blow, and then take advantage of Kurozetsu's unpreparedness to give him a heart-piercing blow.
Forget it, I still don’t count on him.

Hinata Yuzuru organized his thoughts and looked at Uchiha Izumi. At this moment, the other party was struggling with his question and could not give an answer for a while. He did not urge him. After waiting for a while, Uchiha Izumi lowered his head and sighed.

"Even Master Yuzuru is probably no match for Uchiha Madara.

I originally thought that if the other party's target was only me, then even if I died, it would not cause any trouble to others.

But now, Yuzuru-sama is the Hokage of Konoha.

The fact that such an enemy exists and is hostile to Konoha should be informed to Lord Yuzuru no matter what.

The reason I hesitated before
Maybe it's because I don't want to see Yuzuru-sama's disappointed eyes. "

She spoke honestly, bowing deeply once more, "Please punish me according to the rules of the Anbu."

Hinata Yuzuru looked at her quietly and smiled slightly.

"it is good."

As soon as he finished speaking, he stared at him seriously: "According to the Anbu regulations and the Ninja Code, those who deliberately conceal key information and then take the initiative to report it can enjoy special provisions for redeeming their crimes and be fined and punished on the job, but since you are not currently holding a special position.

I have decided, as the fifth generation, to punish you appropriately.

Anbu Chunin Uchiha Izumi, from today on, you will accept the S-rank mission issued by me personally to hunt down the traitor Uchiha Obito. When you find the enemy's trace, if you are unable to defeat him, immediately ask me for help and do not act recklessly.

Since this mission involves making up for one's crime with merit, it will only be recorded in the resume without any corresponding reward, and all bonuses for this mission will be deducted.

Whether or not to continue the punishment will depend on your performance in this mission."

After Hinata Yuzuru finished speaking, he looked at the somewhat bewildered Uchiha Izumi and smiled, "Uchiha Madara is still just an honest dead man. The one who claims to be Uchiha Madara is actually Uchiha Obito, a traitor who was bewitched and defected from Konoha during World War II.

so.
Maybe I might not be able to defeat Uchiha Madara. But this Uchiha Obito..."

Uchiha Izumi's pupils shook: "Uchiha Obito!?"

She was very unfamiliar with the name.

But when she learned that she had been scared by lies, she only felt deeply ashamed and shameful. Uchiha Izumi lowered his head, not knowing what to say for a moment.

I used to worry that Yuzuru would be in trouble because of me.

That's why I deliberately concealed the facts, and only now told the truth out of concern.

But all this happened.
I was deceived!

If he had confessed to him earlier, perhaps Yuzuru could have killed Uchiha Obito earlier.
Uchiha Izumi calmed down.

No, that's not right.

If I had known earlier that the other party was Uchiha Obito, perhaps I would have made the same decision as it is now.

revenge
I will chop off his head with my own hands!
She was silent for a moment, then raised her head: "Anbu Uchiha Izumi takes orders!"

It was not until this moment that Uchiha Izumi suddenly realized that the task Hinata Yuzuru had just assigned had actually taken his feelings into consideration.

He said
'When you find traces of the enemy, if you are defeated, ask me for help immediately, and don't show off. ’

What this means is that if you can get rid of the enemy.

Just do it yourself?
Uchiha Izumi looked at him, and he just smiled gently as always, giving people an infinite sense of trust.

"I'm sorry. I made you worry again."

Her voice was heavy.

His fists were clenched unconsciously.

How long will it take to become a ninja?
When will we be able to stand by his side openly and honestly?

Every time I meet him, I always feel as if I have never grown up and am still the useless little girl.

Cause trouble to others.

Even at this moment, Hinata Yuzuru was still able to see through his dark desire for revenge, and he gently did not expose it, but respected his choice.

Uchiha Izumi took a deep breath, let out a long breath of evil breath, and regained her composure. She said softly: "I will do my best not to let you down."

"Izumi" Hinata Yuzuru lowered his eyes, and after a while, he raised them and smiled. He said in a rare gentle manner that made her feel overwhelmed: "During this period of time, I have reflected a lot."

He turned his head and looked out the window. The bright Konoha Village was very different from when the third generation was in office.

He did not make many changes to the Konoha Building, but he only replaced the large floor-to-ceiling windows to provide a better and clearer view.

The village shone brightly in the sun, as if illuminating his heart as well.

"You know, actually, I never considered you as my friends before."

What he said was surprising.

Quan raised his head and looked at him blankly.

I could only see his back.

"I always believe that no matter how hard you manage your relationship, it will fall apart due to reality. Human beings are inherently complex, and emotions are not static.

There is no eternal love, nor unconditional love.

Even family members who are related by blood may still stab you in the back.

The best way not to be emotionally hurt is to not have expectations for anything, analyze people's personalities rationally, use just the right words to win the other person's favor, and let everything unfold according to my plan with clear goals.

The reason I made friends with Itachi was because he was a member of the Uchiha clan and was also the eldest son of Uchiha Fugaku. If I had a good relationship with him, I would be able to increase my chances of overthrowing the Hyuga clan.

Moreover, he has an extreme personality and can even do some crazy things with me in the worst case scenario I can imagine.

I met Shisui because he was in the Anbu and was very powerful, but his character was indecisive, a little naive to the point of stupidity.

Even for Hinata Kaoru, I have never treated him sincerely. "

Hinata Yuzuru whispered to her words that even Hinata Kaoru had never heard before.

Perhaps it was because he read the other person's unrealistic vision of him, and this vision made him feel a little bored now.

If there is anyone who can best understand her own dark side, it is undoubtedly Hinata Kaoru - what she was obsessed with at first was Hinata Yuzuru's unknown dark side, and because of this, she firmly believed that he would be the one who would bring her freedom, so she was reborn and found the meaning of life.

But even so.
"In the past few years, even though Hyuga Kaoru was the one closest to me and trusted me unconditionally, in fact, I never treated him as a friend or had any feelings for him."

"Being kind to her is often based on reward for merit. Although there are moments when she is touched by her, she never responds to it."

"In the Hyuga clan, I remember everyone's name, know everyone's current situation, and show a gentle smile to everyone. The purpose of all this is, in fact, the necessary preliminary preparations to overthrow the Hyuga clan."

“It can be said that the Hinata Yuzuru you know is just the way I want you to see him, including the flat-frame glasses that Itachi and Kakashi have complained about more than once. They are all just part of his unscrupulous pursuit of goals.

In fact, the glasses were indeed a gift from my mother, but it was I who wanted to buy them.

And when I couldn't wear it, I put it away, and now it has been lying in the glove box for a long time. "

"This is true for the members of the Hyuga clan."

"The same goes for Shisui and Itachi."

"Of the things I said to you, nine were true, but one was false. Over time, in fact, I have now even forgotten whether I have told you any lies."

"There is no doubt that I am a bad person. At least, I am not as perfect as you think."

"Even though I became the Hokage, in fact, it was not for the sake of making Konoha better. To be precise, it was because I believed that the current Konoha was the most suitable village and the one that best suited my ideas. That's why I said that.

The ultimate goal is just to achieve my personal vision.”

Hinata Yuzuru turned his head to look at Uchiha Izumi, who now looked so shocked that he was unable to speak.

He burst into laughter.

I never thought that I would choose to tell her the things that have been weighing on my heart for so many years in a place like this.

But, for the first time, I felt guilty because of the other person's admiration.

Before becoming Hokage, these feelings would never have existed - and even if he had, he would have simply forgotten them.

"Why. Me? I mean, why, are you telling me this!?"

Uchiha Izumi subconsciously took a step back while speaking. What Hinata Yuzuru just said was somewhat shocking, and he had no idea why the other party suddenly confessed to him.

Speaking of closeness, compared to himself, whether it is Shisui who fought with him in the Anbu, or Hyuga Kaoru who has always been by his side, they should be more suitable to be the audience of these words! ?

"Maybe it's because you're the only one who became my friend without me making any effort or even spending much time on it. Also, I want you to see clearly that, in fact, I'm not that worthy of your admiration."

He smiled and sat back in the Hokage's chair, looking at her with a relaxed look.

Uchiha Izumi was silent for a moment, his voice trembling: "So, what about now!? Why do you reflect on this, why do you tell me all this?"

"Man is such a wonderful creature."

Hinata Yuzuru looked at the ceiling and chuckled twice: "I never thought that just by becoming a Hokage, I would be able to gain so much expectation and respect, but even so, I never thought that I needed to respond to all of this. Until I discovered my true thoughts, I realized it."

"Xiaoxun was sick a few days ago."

He suddenly mentioned a 'little thing'.

Uchiha Izumi frowned slightly and stared at him closely, trying to see what he was thinking at the moment.

But Hinata Yuzuru said in a sighing tone: "She sat by the river like a fool, too tired to stand up, and like a fool she put her feet in the ice water and fell asleep.

When I saw her like this.
I felt guilty from the bottom of my heart.

It was also from that moment that I realized that the reason for my guilt was not that I gave her too much work, but that I never responded to her with my truest emotions from a perceptual point of view.

I was surprised to find that I already had feelings for her.

It's not just a relationship that's exploited.

It's not just a casual relationship.

It doesn't mean the kind of relationship where even if you lose something, you will only be sad for a while and then be able to return to normal soon.

But after a period of deep thought, I actually sincerely hope that she can always be by my side, even if she is not as capable as she is now, and can do a lot of work for me and complete many trivial matters for me that I have no time to take care of.
The so-called work does not require her to do it so well.

She didn't even have to do anything, just serve me tea and water and do odd jobs for me like a secretary.
As long as she's around, that's enough.

This is what my heart tells me, what I need from her.

It was not until this moment that I understood it clearly.

I already have deep ties in this world.

This is the first time I realize this. "

He turned his head, looked at Uchiha Izumi, and said softly: "My parents support me unconditionally.

I admire my Neji.

Itachi, Shisui, and Kakashi had the same thoughts as me.

Like an idiot, Might Guy is so eager to open his heart to me just because of a word of agreement."

He mentioned a lot of names, some of which were very familiar, but some were not clear.

Finally, Hinata Yuzuru talked about her: "And you, Izumi."

After he finished speaking, he looked quietly at Izumi Uchiha, who still had difficulty absorbing what he said.

Uchiha Quan was silent for a long time, his lips moved, and he said with difficulty: "You said so much to me, you don't just want to confide these words to me, right?

Furthermore, you said that you pretended to be someone else in order to overthrow Hyuga, so why did you continue to pretend and become the Hokage? "

Hinata Yuzuru answered the latter first.

“Even when I was very young, I had very definite ideas.

The weak will explore the truth of the world, accept the nature of the world, and embrace their own destiny.

What the strong should do is to make the world the state they want it to be.

I want to change the world by any means necessary. "

“I have a deep hatred for pointless wars.

I am disgusted by the series of tragedies caused by war. Such tragedies have no beauty or value.

I don’t want to see some people destined to become tools in the hands of certain people and become useless cannon fodder.

I hope for world peace.
To be precise, it is to make the world reach my ideal state.

In that world, I can walk freely anywhere in the world, enjoy delicious food, beautiful scenery, and sleep in a beautiful place until I wake up naturally. After waking up, there are new things that I can immerse myself in every day with great expectations.

When you have someone you love by your side, you don’t have to worry about being separated for various strange reasons.

Walking on the street, ordinary people may have smiles on their faces, or they may frown because of the pressure of work and life, but no one is hungry or naked.

If I meet someone who needs help, I can also give them a surprise based on my mood.

If someone does something that makes me feel disgusted and disgusted, I can transform into a god and give that person the most terrible punishment.

I."

He closed his eyes, and after a long time, he slowly opened them, looked at Uchiha Izumi, and said in a calm but extremely serious voice: "I want to live a happy life doing whatever I want in such a world, and I want to become a god. "

Quan noticed it keenly in his last words.

Use 'I want' instead of 'I want'.

结弦
Uchiha Izumi was silent and speechless.

After the initial shock passed and she carefully understood his words, she actually did not feel disgusted.

However, another answer from him is needed.

"Why should I tell you all this, and confess all this to you?"

Hinata Yuzuru looked at her deeply.

He put his hands on his chin again, but at this moment, he nodded slightly, his eyes sharp: "I want to tell you, this is the real me.

Now, I want you to understand my feelings.

Then, it's up to you to decide.

Where will our friendship go? "

You no longer need to, nor do you want to, hide it from me. Is that what you mean?

Want to see if I can be his true friend?
Uchiha Izumi understood his intention.

She lowered her head.

After a long time, Quan asked in a low voice: "What if my thoughts haven't changed?"

Hinata Yuzuru smiled lightly.

He stood up and slowly walked to her, waiting quietly until she looked up, watching her looking straight at him: “Then from today on, get to know me again.

If even so, you still have longing for me.

I will respond to your aspirations.”

He reached out his hand and pointed his finger at his heart: "From here."

Quan walked out of the office.

His expression was still a little dazed.

Even numbness.

But when all this gradually faded away.

The Hokage aura around him has indeed faded a lot.

The figure that clearly emerged in my mind was the man named Hinata Yuzuru.

Now, the look in my heart no longer has the majestic and sacred feeling of the past, as if it was high above everyone else, bathed in holy light, making people dare not look directly at it.

Becoming more real.

When they walked out of the Hokage building, Izumi was blown by the cold wind and became more sober.

She felt complicated, but she unconsciously raised the corners of her mouth.

Suddenly, I thought selfishly - he could say this to me because he also values ​​the relationship between us, right?
Shisui definitely doesn't know this, and, unless something unexpected happens, Yuzuru won't tell him these things.

Even though Yuzuru may have had various purposes in his heart, now, he has united knowledge and action, and in the position of Hokage, he has truly begun to reveal his true nature.

No need to wear glasses anymore, no need to smile at everyone
Well, the latter, not really.

Thinking that the gentle smile he showed to many people was of a 'business nature', Uchiha Izumi still felt a little bit magical, but he also felt despicably happy that only he knew these things.

Uchiha Izumi looked up at the clear sky in a daze.

He reached out his hand and gently placed it over his heart.

He said that if he could accept the real him.

Then, he will respond to his feelings sincerely.

But my true heart
What is it like now?

In the office, Hinata Yuzuru, who expressed all his emotions for the first time, breathed a sigh of relief, sat down leisurely and comfortably in the chair, crossed his legs, and admired the beautiful scenery outside the floor-to-ceiling window.

The shadow clone could only move a small stool to process the documents for him in a depressed manner. This guy is clearly sitting here, but he still has to rely on the shadow clone to do the work!
Hinata Yuzuru hummed an unknown tune, with a happy smile on his face.

Ever since Xiaoxun fell ill, the emotions that had been lingering in his mind were finally completely sorted out by him, causing his mentality to change.

He no longer needs to disguise himself as carefully as before.

now.

All he needs is to be himself.

"It seems the time has come."

That moment in heaven.

There are a lot of things I want to say, but forget it, there is nothing essential to say, so I will just briefly summarize it.

First, in the process of writing a long article, there will inevitably be problems with "low quality" from time to time. This is probably related to the number of updates and the mental state of the person.

If you are still studying, just imagine what kind of mental state you would be in if you had to go to school seriously every day for two consecutive months, and you will probably understand.

Working people should understand what I mean better.

Sometimes it’s not physical tiredness, but mental fatigue.

And in the process of serializing online articles, there is no such thing as vacation and adjustment. At least I don’t think I need such a state in the process of updating this book.

From the conception to the end of this book, my thoughts have been relatively clear so far. The only concern or entanglement is whether to expand the length of the book.

This is probably one of the problems that has been bothering me the most recently.

Therefore, when some people say that the quality is not good enough, I can only apologize and do nothing about it.

Even though I am not energetic enough, I will not be depressed because of it. I am still adjusting and will take it slow. It is normal for long works to have ups and downs.

Besides, I don't think it's that bad.
Secondly, in addition to this, pressure from life can also affect the writing state.

Whether it is the recent accumulated pressure from the family or my own mental pressure, the impact of some trivial matters will always indirectly affect my writing state.

I can only digest this by myself, there is nothing I can do.

To sum up: fluctuations are normal, and things will get better later.

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(End of this chapter)