Naruto: From Kushina Uzumaki onwards, a traitor

Chiba stopped Kushina Uzumaki in time.

He was worried that Kakashi would choke to death.

After finishing his meal, Kakashi immediately went back to his room and lay down.

Kushina Uzumaki's room.

Since Kakashi is currently sleeping in Chiba's room, Chiba is now sleeping on a makeshift bed on the floor in Kushina's room.

Kushina Uzumaki sighed, "I wonder when Kakashi will be able to get over this."

Looking at the ceiling, Qianyu said, "It may take a long time for him to get out of this situation. Kakashi is currently very confused, and it won't be easy for him to get out of this situation. However, it should be possible to help him regain his spirits."

Kushina Uzumaki asked curiously, "Then how can we get Kakashi's spirits up?"

"To get Kakashi's attention going, we should naturally divert his attention and set him a different goal."

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For several days in a row, Kakashi remained silent, his whole being gloomy.

During this period, Chiba and Kushina Uzumaki did not accept any missions and stayed with Kakashi.

Just as Chiba and Kushina Uzumaki were at home, discussing what to have for dinner, there was a sudden knock on the door.

Chiba opened the door and found it was the Hokage's Anbu.

"Chiyu, the Hokage has ordered you to go to the Hokage Building to see him!"

"I see."

Chiyu turned to Kushina Uzumaki and called out, "Kushina, I'm going out for a bit."

Chiba went to the Hokage's office in the Hokage Building alone and met Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had faint dark circles under his eyes and looked very tired.

After the news of Sakumo Hatake's suicide spread, the Iwa ninja of the Land of Grass began to act even sooner than Hiruzen Sarutobi had imagined.

Although they have Shinsuke Nara temporarily in command, without a leader, they can only passively defend themselves.

However, if this continues, the originally stable Land of Grass will become chaotic, and the Cloud Ninja of the Land of Hot Springs will definitely respond to the Iwa Ninja.

If a chain reaction occurs, a full-scale war may break out.

Hiruzen Sarutobi has already dispatched Jiraiya, who is stationed in the Land of Hot Springs, to go there.

Orochimaru is enough to oversee things in the Land of Hot Springs now.

The main reason I called Qianyu over this time was to remind her that it was time to get some work done.

Chiyu's current strength is definitely at the upper level of Jonin, which is considered high-end combat power. How can we let Chiyu stay idle at home?

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi certainly couldn't say it directly, because he also knew that Chiba was now Kakashi's master.

Kakashi has been through such a serious incident, and it is only right and proper for his master, Chiyu, to stay by his side.

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a slight sense of indebtedness towards Sakumo Hatake and Kakashi.

After all, Sakumo Hatake made such a great contribution to Konoha, yet he ended up like this.

Sakumo Hatake, who committed suicide, doesn't even deserve to be on a memorial stone.

That's why Hiruzen Sarutobi waited so many days before finally summoning Chiba today.

Chiba could naturally guess why Hiruzen Sarutobi had sent him here.

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a puff of his pipe and asked with concern, "How is Kakashi?"

Chiyu sighed, "Kakashi is in a bad state. He's been immersed in grief and can't seem to get over it for a while."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said helplessly, "I never expected Sakumo to choose to end his life in this way."

Qianyu remained silent.

Hiruzen Sarutobi continued, "However, one must always look forward. I believe Kakashi will be able to overcome this tragedy, inherit Sakumo's will, and carry on the Will of Fire."

Chiba wanted to laugh to himself. Weren't they the ones who caused Hatake Sakumo's faith to collapse and drove him to his death?

Chapter 107 The Will of Fire is a tool for fooling the lower classes

After discussing Kakashi's recent situation with Chiba, Hiruzen Sarutobi got down to business.

Hiruzen Sarutobi said solemnly, "Chiba, you've been in Konoha for a while now. The situation in the Land of Grass is a bit tense right now. You can go back to the battlefield when things are about right. Every bit of strength in Konoha is crucial right now, so we must unite even more."

Qianyu felt extremely disdainful.

After all that buildup, I finally said it.

Chiba looked troubled and said, "I'm sorry, Hokage, I can't leave Kakashi behind and go to the Land of Grass for the time being."

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned, about to speak, when Chiyu spoke first: "As Kakashi's teacher, it is really inappropriate for me to leave my disciple when he is in the most difficult time."

Regarding the situation in the Land of Grass, the Hokage will likely send Jiraiya there. With Jiraiya's cooperation with Shinsuke, they will surely be able to stabilize the current situation in the Land of Grass.

The Hokage once told us at the opening ceremony of the Ninja Academy that wherever the fire of Konoha flies, the fire will never die out, and the Will of Fire of Konoha should be deeply engraved in everyone's heart.

I have always taken this sentence as my motto, so now that Kakashi, this tender seedling, is showing signs of withering, I have a responsibility to accompany him and help him get through this.

Moreover, Kakashi has great talent. If he is properly nurtured, he will definitely become the next White Fang of Konoha. Kakashi is the future of Konoha, so as an elder, I must trust him and protect him.

"Hokage-sama, for Kakashi's sake and for the future of Konoha, I believe you can understand my feelings and my decision."

Chiba spoke firmly to Hiruzen Sarutobi about the Will of Fire.

Didn't they want the Will of Fire to kidnap him?

Now he's using the Will of Fire to counter, and he wants to see if Hiruzen Sarutobi will issue an order to make him go to the Land of Grass.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked somewhat embarrassed.

If he doesn't agree to Qianyu's request now, it seems like he's in the wrong.

Moreover, Chiba is right about one thing: Kakashi has great talent, and if he is properly nurtured, he might be able to reach the level of Sakumo Hatake.

Hiruzen Sarutobi thought for a moment.

He believed that with Jiraiya's cooperation and that of Nara Shinsuke, they should be able to stabilize the situation in the Land of Grass.

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with satisfaction and said, "Chiba, you have inherited the Will of Fire very well. I am very pleased. For now, you can continue to stay with Kakashi and help him get out of the shadows."

Chiyu nodded and said, "I will do my best. Once Kakashi is in better condition, I will head to the battlefield immediately."

After saying goodbye to Hiruzen Sarutobi, Chiba left the Hokage Building.

Qianyu walked along the road, her face gloomy.

It's really not worth risking your life for a village like this.

Hiruzen Sarutobi showed no regret for Sakumo Hatake's death, nor did he feel that treating a hero of Konoha in this way was wrong.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and other high-ranking officials in Konoha always consider existing interests.

The idea that everyone in Konoha is family is just something to fool those brainwashed by the Will of Fire.

After returning home and having dinner, Qianyu said to Kakashi, who was about to go back to his room to continue his reclusive life, "Kakashi, it's been so many days, you should accept this fact by now. Let's talk alone."

Kushina Uzumaki, who was washing dishes, stopped and looked at Chiba and Kakashi.

Kakashi nodded silently.

"Kushina, we're going out for a bit, we'll be back later."

"it is good."

Chiyu led Kakashi into the forest of Konoha.

Chiyu and Kakashi sat cross-legged on the ground.

Kakashi kept his head down, looking utterly dejected.

Chiyu asked, "Do you have an answer now regarding my question about whether the Will of Fire is correct?"

Kakashi shook his head and asked in a hoarse voice, "No."

Chiyu said seriously to Kakashi, "Back then, you asked me if it was wrong for Lord Sakumo to uphold the Will of Fire. I answered that I didn't know because I couldn't understand why Lord Sakumo was so firm in his belief in the Will of Fire. But I can tell you about my understanding of the Will of Fire."

Kakashi raised his head, staring blankly at Chiyu.

Chiyu looked into Kakashi's eyes and said seriously, "In my eyes, the Will of Fire is a joke. It's not that the spirit is wrong, but it depends on those who claim to inherit the Will of Fire."

The First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, was a key figure in shaping the will, and Konoha Village in its early days truly embodied the Will of Fire.

However, after several changes of leadership, the Will of Fire completely lost its original meaning and became a tool for the Konoha high command to manipulate the lower ranks.

Kakashi's eyes looked somewhat blank.

Chiyu gave Kakashi an example: "In my opinion, your father, Lord Sakumo, was a tragedy that occurred after he was fooled by the Will of Fire."

The Will of Fire instilled in Sakumo-sama a strong sense of belonging to Konoha, making him willing to dedicate himself and sacrifice, and viewing the Konoha leadership as the embodiment of the Will of Fire.

Therefore, when Lord Sakumo did what he believed to be the right thing to do in accordance with the Will of Fire, he was reprimanded by the Konoha leadership, which made him confused about the Will of Fire.

What truly broke Lord Sakumo's will was the arrival of his four companions at the very end.

Kakashi's eyes narrowed.

Chiyu continued, "I heard that on the eve of Lord Sakumo's death, the four companions who had gone on the mission with him went to see Lord Sakumo. You should have heard that Lord Sakumo abandoned the mission, right? It was three of those four who spread the word."

The fourth person, the one saved by Lord Sakumo, should also have gone with them to criticize Lord Sakumo.

Even the person he saved turned around and blamed him. We can't possibly understand what Lord Sakumo was feeling at that time.

Lord Sakumo upheld the Will of Fire and chose to save his comrades, but all he received in return was blame.

It seems that Lord Sakumo was in utter despair when he chose to commit seppuku.

Kakashi trembled all over, and an extreme killing intent arose within him.

Kakashi suddenly stood up, his eyes bloodshot: "I'm going to kill them!"

Chiyu shook his head and said, "Kakashi, if you also want to follow in the footsteps of Lord Sakumo, then go ahead. I'll pretend I never took you as my disciple."

Kakashi, panting heavily, said angrily, "But they killed my father!"