I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 63 Danzo Bewitches Kakashi

Konoha Police Department.

"Yoru, it's too dangerous for Kakashi to stay in the Anbu like this. We'll go and ask the Third Hokage for help. Kakashi has already been relieved of his Anbu duties, but with his mental trauma, even going on missions outside would be dangerous for him. So, we're begging you, Yoru!"

Inside the office, Matt Kai was kneeling respectfully, and even performed a solemn taxi-style bow of supplication.

"Yoru-kun! Right now, only the police department's patrol and security team work and the prison guard work can allow Kakashi to rest and recuperate for a while."

Seeing that Might Guy had actually set aside his dignity and come to the police department to plead with him for Kakashi's sake, Uchiha Yoru sighed and said, "Guy, I understand your concerns. After all, Kakashi is my classmate. But I'm afraid Kakashi won't accept it."

"Don't worry, Yoru, I'll bring Kakashi with me."

When Might Guy raised his head, his eyes were filled with determination. Kakashi was in too much danger; something bad could easily happen to him. Being a ninja is inherently a high-risk profession. If it's because they're not as skilled, that's one thing, since they've already taken life and death lightly. But if it's because of mental trauma, they know that, and they can't ignore it.

While Uchiha Yoru appeared to be worried about Kakashi, he was secretly pondering in his heart. He had only casually mentioned Kakashi that night as a test, hoping to communicate with him more in the future. After all, Kakashi was going through the darkest time of his life, and it was also his only chance left.

Once Kakashi's resolve hardens, it will be difficult to turn him against his will—no, it will be difficult to persuade him.

Kakashi has been relieved of his ANBU duties? Might Guy, looking resolute, came to plead his case.

Something seemed amiss. As Might Guy retreated, Uchiha Yoru frowned deeply, a look of headache on his face.

"They really think the police department has become a spy den, where everyone wants to plant a spy."

If he hadn't known the original plot, he probably would have been fooled too, actually believing that it was only after Might Guy, Sarutobi Asuma, and others requested that Sarutobi release Kakashi from his Anbu duties after learning about the matter.

Then, fueled by Matt Kay's passionate spirit, it became perfectly reasonable and logical for him to come to the police department to beg his old classmate.

As a classmate, upon discovering Kakashi's mental trauma, he naturally wanted to offer guidance and help. He went to ask the Third Hokage for help, but the Third Hokage was shocked and said he had no idea. After learning the truth, he immediately relieved Kakashi of his Anbu duties and sent him home to rest.

Finally, Might Guy, Kakashi's best friend, was deeply worried about Kakashi's condition. After thinking it over, the police department seemed to be the most suitable job. It was not only easy but also not very dangerous. Wouldn't this give Kakashi time to recover from his mental trauma?

Leaf Village, Memorial Monument.

In the sunset, Kakashi's gaze was somewhat vacant as he stood before the memorial stone, lost in memories. The surrounding lawn was filled with neat rows of tombstones, where all the heroes who fought bravely for Konoha were buried, and their names were engraved on the memorial stone.

Just then, footsteps sounded, and Kakashi instinctively snapped out of his reverie, glancing sideways at the figure approaching from behind.

The newcomer's head was wrapped in bandages, and both he and Kakashi had only one eye showing. He was dressed in loose, dark green clothing and was slowly walking towards the memorial monument.

"You're Kakashi Hatake, right?"

The newcomer spoke calmly when he saw Kakashi. Although the other party did not recognize him, how could Kakashi, a ninja who had worked in the Anbu for so many years, not know him?

"Lord Danzo!" Kakashi addressed the other party respectfully. He knew that the person in front of him was Shimura Danzo, the most mysterious and deeply hidden leader of the Root organization among the Six Divisions of Konoha, whose status was second only to the Hokage.

Danzo approached, his forehead wrapped in bandages, revealing only one eye. He calmly looked at Kakashi and said indifferently, "Kakashi, I heard you've been relieved of your Anbu duties. How about working for me?"

Kakashi was completely bewildered. He had been relieved of his duties in the Anbu, which was all public knowledge. Was he being sent to Root?

"The Fourth Hokage who sent you to the Anbu is no longer in this world. You have been reinstated and become the Third Hokage's direct subordinate. And the Third Hokage, a pacifist, was the one who delayed the war and caused the deaths of Obito and Rin."

Danzo spoke calmly, as if discussing an ordinary matter, but Kakashi, who was standing beside him, was no longer indifferent; instead, his expression turned serious. (A dialogue from the original anime/manga where Danzo tries to win over Kakashi)

Danzo Shimura, however, remained calm and continued, "Besides, on the night the Nine-Tails attacked, you were unable to join the battle against it because of the Third Hokage's orders, and wasn't the Fourth Hokage killed because of that?"

First, it was mentioned that Hiruzen Sarutobi made a major mistake during the Third Shinobi World War, which plunged Konoha into a long war, and the Third Hokage resigned because of this.

Then they talked about the death of Kakashi's teacher, Minato Namikaze, directly bringing up the Third Hokage's order that night that prevented the younger generation from participating in the war.

Danzo Shimura may not have had Hiruzen Sarutobi's ability to bewitch people, but he had his own unique strengths.

Kakashi couldn't help but show a slight emotional fluctuation when he heard this. This scene was seen by Shimura Danzo, who narrowed one eye hidden behind the bandage and revealed a sinister smile, but his other eye remained calm and indifferent.

"I don't want this to be his scheme to regain the Hokage position, but the future of Konoha cannot be entrusted to someone like him."

After saying this, Shimura Danzo slowly walked to the memorial stone and placed a bouquet of white chrysanthemums before leaving without looking back. As he turned around, a sinister smile appeared on his lips.

Sarutobi, Sarutobi, a genius like Kakashi is the sharpest blade, yet you choose to sheathe it. A blade can only intimidate enemies when it is drawn, not when it is sheathed and hidden at home like you.

At this time, Kakashi Hatake was only fifteen years old. Although he had experienced many things, he was not yet the determined and resolute man he would become later. Under Danzo's suggestive words, a variety of complex emotions suddenly surfaced in Kakashi's eyes.

The Night of the Nine-Tails! Is this a scheme to allow the Third Hokage to reclaim his position?

Danzo Shimura was indeed a cunning old fox who knew how to stir up the darkness in people's hearts. Although he didn't say it for sure, just one sentence plunged Kakashi into a dark struggle.

At this moment, Kakashi's eyes became even more confused as he stood before the memorial stone. It was an undeniable fact that the Third Hokage had ordered them not to participate in the Nine-Tails Night battle. But at that time, the Third Hokage had already stepped down from the leadership, so shouldn't the Fourth Hokage be in charge? Why would the Third Hokage issue such an order?

And that night, why did the Fourth Hokage's teacher and his wife die? The teacher's child became a Jinchūriki, but what happened to the Jinchūriki?

These scenes kept flashing through Kakashi's mind, and the kind smile of the Third Hokage in his mind now had a sinister feel to it, causing Kakashi to break out in a cold sweat and his eyes to show fear.

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