Uchiha, starting from the destruction of the ninja world

Chapter 116 Escalation and Regret (Please Subscribe)

Just as Danzo was about to make another move, a series of soft rustling sounds of leaves rubbing together suddenly came from the surrounding woods, causing a sudden tension to rise.

In the next instant, several members of Konoha's Anbu, dressed in black cloaks and wearing cold masks, appeared like shadows from all directions, instantly surrounding Danzo and Shinnosuke.

"Um?"

Danzo looked around, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

To everyone's surprise, Konoha's Anbu were able to find this place so quickly and pinpoint their location so accurately.

A moment later, a familiar and steady spatial fluctuation suddenly appeared in the forest, and a figure with silver hair and a black mask walked out of the space and slowly landed in front of everyone.

Kakashi slowly walked up to Danzo, staring at Shinnosuke, whose neck was being tightly gripped by Danzo.

At this moment, he...

With a calm expression and a tone that was neither humble nor arrogant, he asked, "Lord Danzo, what is your current status?"

Danzo sneered at this, slowly releasing his grip and letting Shinnosuke slump heavily to the ground, coughing and panting. He looked up at Kakashi coldly.

"Kakashi, I am currently the Mizukage advisor of Kirigakure, and I am fully responsible for all negotiations at the Five Kage Summit on behalf of Kirigakure."

"As the murderer who slaughtered Kusagakure and Takigakure, I naturally have the right to represent the five great ninja villages to hunt down and punish Shinnosuke."

Danzo's tone was cold and forceful, his voice leaving no room for doubt, as if he were a high-ranking official from another country.

Kakashi glanced at Shinnosuke, who was slumped weakly on the ground, then looked up and calmly replied, "In that case, Lord Danzo, please return Shinnosuke to Miyo."

Danzo remained silent for a moment upon hearing this. He had already keenly realized that the most crucial heretical image had already disappeared without a trace, completely escaping his control and sight.

Since the target has already been lost, there is no point in lingering any longer.

Thinking this, a shadow of gloom flashed across Danzo's eyes. With a casual flick of his wrist, he tossed Shinnosuke mercilessly to Kakashi's feet...

"Then it's up to you. Remember, at the Five Kage Summit, Kirigakure will be waiting for Konoha to give a clear and unambiguous explanation."

After saying that, he turned around and strode away, his gloomy figure quickly disappearing into the thick fog in the distance.

With Danzo's departure, the tense atmosphere in the forest finally began to ease.

The Konoha Anbu members around them breathed a sigh of relief, but then lowered their heads and fell silent, not daring to say another word.

Kakashi gently crouched down, silently gazing at the incredibly weak Shinnosuke, his heart filled with complex emotions and regret. He whispered, "Captain..."

Upon hearing this, Shinnosuke struggled to lift his head, a bitter and pale smile appearing on his face, and said softly, "Kakashi, I... am no longer your captain."

His voice was low and sorrowful, revealing a deep sense of self-blame and helplessness.

Kakashi didn't say much, but nodded solemnly.

Now is not the time to continue questioning or blaming Shinnosuke; we must get him away from here quickly to prevent other ninja villages or organizations from getting involved.

Kakashi then raised his hand and quickly and accurately placed it on Shinnosuke's lower abdomen.

As the chakra fluctuations spread, a complex sealing array instantly appeared, quickly enveloping and stabilizing Shinnosuke's chaotic chakra fluctuations and emotions.

Shinnosuke gradually felt his body and emotions regain a sense of clarity and calm.

Looking down at Kakashi, a deep, indescribable gratitude and warmth welled up in his eyes: "Thank you... Kakashi."

Kakashi nodded calmly: "It's nothing, Captain. No matter what happens, you're still a member of Konoha, and I won't let you sink any deeper into darkness."

Looking at Kakashi, Shinnosuke gave a wry smile: "I'm sorry... I've disappointed you too much."

Kakashi performed the Sharingan transplant, and I thought I could control this power...

Kakashi slowly rose, reached out to help Shinnosuke up, and turned to the surrounding Anbu members, giving the order: "We're returning to Konoha."

The members of the Dark Guard responded immediately, quickly forming a formation and heading towards the teleportation scroll.

On the way back, Kakashi quietly supported Shinnosuke the whole time, and the two walked side by side without saying another word.

Shinnosuke lowered his head in silence, his expression growing increasingly complex and self-reproachful. He finally spoke softly, his tone filled with deep self-mockery and bitterness: "Kakashi, I really have completely failed, haven't I?"

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Kakashi sighed upon hearing this, his tone gentle yet firm: "What's done is done, and the past cannot be changed. But no matter what, you must remember that as long as you are alive, you will always have a chance to make amends."

A faint tear glistened in Shinnosuke's eyes as he whispered, "Perhaps... but can I truly atone for the sins I've committed?"

"As long as you still want to change, you definitely can..."

As the light from the teleportation array gradually dimmed, Shinnosuke slowly opened his eyes.

The familiar yet cold scene before him sent a jolt through his heart.

Standing before him was Tobirama.

The Second Hokage was staring at him with cold, emotionless eyes.

"Second generation sir..."

Shinnosuke murmured softly, his voice filled with obvious reluctance and unease.

He quickly scanned the area and realized that, in addition to Tobirama, Orochimaru, Tsunade, Jiraiya, and others were also standing in the field, watching him with complicated expressions.

However, no matter how carefully he searched, he couldn't find that familiar figure...

His father was the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

In an instant, a deep sense of sorrow and pain welled up in Shinnosuke's heart.

Does even my father refuse to see me? Have I truly disappointed him completely this time?

As he was immersed in this complex and painful emotion, Tobirama's cold and ruthless voice slowly rang out:

"Take him away and lock him up."

The voice was as cold as a blade, devoid of any warmth or room for maneuver.

Just then, Tsunade, unable to contain her emotions any longer, took a small step forward, her voice filled with urgency and pleading, "Second Grandfather, why don't you let Shinnosuke see the old man? After all, things have come to this..."

"Shall we meet the old man?"

Upon hearing this, Shinnosuke's previously somber eyes suddenly flashed with pain and anger, his fists clenched instantly, and his emotions became unusually volatile and intense.

"What do you mean? Do you mean I'm no longer even qualified to see my father?"

Shinnosuke's emotions, which had just begun to calm down, were reignited by a casual remark from Tsunade, plunging him into anger and loss of control.

Tobirama keenly sensed Shinnosuke's emotional fluctuations. He frowned and immediately glared coldly at Tsunade, his eyes filled with warning and displeasure.

"The Sharingan he possesses has yet to be fully investigated. This matter itself is shrouded in mystery, and Hiruzen must cooperate with a comprehensive investigation..."

However, before Tobirama could finish speaking, Shinnosuke had already gone berserk and roared!

Suddenly raising his head, an uncontrollable rage blazed in his crimson Sharingan eyes as he glared directly at Tobirama, demanding in a sharp voice:

Are you doubting my father?

Shinnosuke's voice was filled with anger and doubt, and the surrounding air seemed to freeze at that moment, with an invisible sense of oppression spreading rapidly.

Faced with Shinnosuke's questioning, Tobirama did not back down at all. He calmly and indifferently stared at Shinnosuke and nodded slowly without hesitation!

"That's right, I do suspect that Hiruzen bears undeniable responsibility in this matter."

As soon as Tobirama spoke, the entire hall fell into a breathtaking silence.

Upon hearing Tobirama's blunt suspicion, Tsunade and Jiraiya, who were present, immediately displayed extremely complex and troubled expressions.

Tsunade finally couldn't help but speak again, her tone tinged with urgency and helplessness:

"Second Grandfather, things are complicated enough already, let's not talk about this anymore..."

Tobirama merely snorted coldly, unmoved by Tsunade's pleas.

His expression grew even colder, and his tone became more firm and unquestionable.

"No matter what, now is definitely not the time to arrange for the father and son to meet."

After saying that, he waved his hand, signaling the members of the Anbu beside him to immediately step forward and forcibly take Shinnosuke away.

At this moment, this scene was witnessed by the surrounding Konoha Anbu members, and each of them felt intense dissatisfaction and anger.

The look in his eyes as he looked at Tobirama became complicated.

For these Anbu colleagues who have followed Hiruzen Hokage for years and witnessed Shinnosuke's hard work.

Tobirama, the previous Hokage who returned to the human world through the Impure World Reincarnation, inherently carried a sense of alienation and distrust that prevented them from fully trusting him.

In contrast, they had deep and sincere feelings for the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and his son, Shinnosuke.

They knew perfectly well that although Hiruzen Sarutobi had his shortcomings, he had always given his all for Konoha, and Shinnosuke had protected the village countless times in times of crisis.

Now, even a meeting between this father and son has become a luxury. This cold and ruthless decision has completely ignited their discontent and anger.

An ANBU ninja couldn't help but mutter a complaint: "They even deprive fathers and sons of the opportunity to meet. What kind of Konoha is this? This isn't the village we want..."

Although the other members of the Dark Division did not speak, they all expressed strong agreement and approval with their deep eyes.

They all knew in their hearts that Tobirama's actions had seriously violated the Will of Fire, which the Konoha ninja had always revered.

Shinnosuke was being forcibly restrained by the members of the Anbu, and a deep sense of sorrow and disappointment welled up inside him.

She slowly lowered her head, letting herself be dragged away, but her eyes were filled with undisguised pain and anger.

Just before he was dragged away, Shinnosuke finally couldn't help but speak, his voice low but unusually clear:

"Lord Tobirama, I respect you for being a senior figure in Konoha, but can you truly represent Konoha now? You have no idea what our generation truly wants."

Upon hearing this, Tobirama simply stared coldly into the distance, offering no reply.

As Tsunade watched Shinnosuke being led away, a deep sense of powerlessness welled up inside her.

She turned to look at Jiraiya, her voice trembling slightly as she whispered:

"Jiraiya, are we really just going to leave this to chance?"

Jiraiya shook his head silently: "Let's continue to observe. This matter is a bit troublesome."

Inside the hall, as Shinnosuke was forcibly taken away, the atmosphere finally reached a freezing point.

A variety of emotions surfaced within each person's heart.

Inside the Hokage's temporary office, the sky outside the window was a hazy gray...

This seems to also hint at the gloom and repression that Miyo is experiencing at this time.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was sitting upright at the table, holding a brush dipped in ink, his expression focused and calm.

A powerful and vigorous character for "endurance" was slowly sketched on the paper.

His brushstrokes were steady and powerful, as if they contained the experiences and insights of his entire life.

He stared calmly at the word, but his heart was filled with complex emotions and worries.

What is a ninja?

A ninja is someone who can endure pain and pressure that ordinary people cannot bear, and shoulder responsibilities and burdens that ordinary people cannot shoulder.

Hiruzen sighed softly and slowly put down his brush. Just then, the door was gently pushed open.

Kakashi slowly walked into the house, gently closed the door, and then bowed slightly, saying, "Third Hokage..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly raised his head. Without any pleasantries or small talk, he went straight to the question he most wanted to know: "Kakashi, you were the one who helped Shinnosuke transplant the Sharingan, weren't you?"

These words, spoken calmly, exploded in Kakashi's heart like a thunderclap.

Kakashi never expected Hiruzen to ask that question so directly...

The words stuck in his throat, and he couldn't say anything.

The third generation's gaze did not carry blame, but rather a chilling calmness and heaviness.

"It's my fault as Hokage... many times."

"Knowing everything, yet doing nothing..."

At this moment, Hiruzen could no longer bear the pain and self-blame in his heart, and turbid tears slowly slid down his aged cheeks.

His shoulders trembled slightly, and his body gradually hunched over due to deep regret and pain.

Like a helpless child, she was on the verge of collapse.

"Shin-chan...it's all my fault..."

Hiruzen choked back tears and murmured softly, his voice filled with sorrow and regret.

He knew that Shinnosuke had gone down this path because of his tacit approval and indulgence.

What started as a selfish act to protect the family ultimately led to his son's demise.

Kakashi stood to the side, his heart heavy with unspeakable sorrow. He had never seen the Third Hokage so vulnerable and grief-stricken; he could only watch the old man silently, unwilling to disturb him.

P.S.: I've been writing too many words every day lately, so I'm not in a great state of mind and don't have time to think about the plot much.

I feel completely exhausted. Please give me any suggestions you may have, and I'll see if I can make some changes.