Konoha: The seal art teacher of the ninja school

Chapter 230 Broken Blade

Mission or companion... So Kakashi is still struggling with this stupid problem?

Xia Yan felt a little helpless.

After all, this kind of question is the same as "Who would you save first if your mother and girlfriend fell into the sea?" There is no perfect answer at all.

However, when he saw Kakashi frowning at a young age and looking bitter and resentful, he still sighed softly and replied:

"Unfortunately, teacher, I can't give you a standard answer."

"Because depending on the specific situation, even the same person may give completely different answers."

"For example, a person who puts his mission first will not decide to sacrifice his teammates just because of an ordinary cat-catching mission."

"And if it is a mission related to the survival of the village, let alone your companions, there are many people who are not willing to sacrifice their own lives."

"Of course, these are extreme examples. In many cases, the weight of tasks and companions may not be that different."

"So until the moment when they need to be put on both ends of the scale, I'm afraid no one will be able to give a definite answer."

As he spoke, Natsuhiko turned his attention to Kakashi again and said with a slightly teasing tone:

Kakashi said calmly, and even put the handle of the knife directly on the handkerchief.

Because he didn't want to delay everyone's departure because of his own affairs, he had no choice but to give up.

"But……"

Kakashi originally thought that this thing would never be recovered, but he never thought that the two broken blades would one day be reunited.

"Well, since you say so, I'll accept it."

"Although it's not a real answer, in my opinion, the best way is to never come when the day needs to be made."

I just don't know if it's because of the shame of making a mistake, the fear of almost losing my life, or the confusion that I violated the ninja code.

After all, that man's strength was even inferior to that of the Sannin, but he still had to make a choice between the mission and his companions.

After saying this, Kakashi looked relieved, as if he had planned this before Natsuhiko gave him another broken blade.

"Instead of recasting or leaving it idle, it will definitely play a greater role in your hands, teacher."

"I almost forgot if I didn't tell you. I still have something to give you."

Even after the battle, after those large-scale ninjutsu bombings, the battlefield had already become unrecognizable and a mess.

Natsuhiko raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "Kakashi, are you sure? You know, even if it's broken, this short sword is still worth one or two Asumas... No, it's tens of millions of taels."

Kakashi finally raised his head after hearing this, and then he saw Natsuhiko take out a handkerchief and open it. What was wrapped inside was a broken blade!

Obviously, this is the other half of the White Fang Broken Blade Kakashi is holding.

Seeing this, Natsuhiko once again rubbed Kakashi's hair into white chicken nests, and then smiled:

"Don't make such an expression. Although as the captain of this mission, I will be angry with you for making independent decisions, as your teacher, I am still very pleased."

"It's just a pity that once this kind of chakra dagger is broken, it is basically difficult to repair unless it is recast. It's up to you to decide whether you want to recast it or keep it as a souvenir."

Xia Yan smiled and said, "I told you that teaching you and rescuing you are all my responsibilities as a teacher and captain. Wouldn't it be bad if I accepted such a valuable thing?"

Then the two chatted for a while, and Kakashi asked Natsuhi about some problems he had encountered recently in learning sealing techniques, and Natsuhi patiently answered.

Kakashi thought for a while and nodded to show that he had no objection.

"Actually, I was also very interested in the chakra knife that White Fang used, and I wanted to borrow it from you to have a look at. Now it's just the right time for me to have a good look at it."

But after taking a few steps, he turned around and said as if he suddenly remembered something:

"By the way, about your initial question Kakashi..."

"On the other hand, if I could tell you the plan from the beginning, then you would not be in danger, and your chakra short knife would not be broken..."

"So it's not that this short sword is incomparable to Mr. Kakuzu's Earth Release Ninjutsu, it's that on the one hand, Kakashi, your original chakra control is too weak and you can't bring out the strength of this sword at all. On the other hand,

It was because you were too excited at the time, so your chakra control was weaker than usual, and that's why the knife broke."

After the cutting blade was bounced away by Kakuzu's arm, he had no time to look for it.

Natsuhiko explained and handed the broken blade to Kakashi.

"Actually, I just happened to see this thing after the battle, but I was busy dealing with it and leaving, so I forgot to return it to you."

"Chakra is a combination of mental energy and physical energy, so it is an indisputable fact that emotions can greatly affect the use of chakra."

"But there's nothing wrong with your idea of ​​temporarily putting aside your sword skills and learning other things to find your own future path."

Having said this, Xia Yan patted his forehead lightly.

After a while, Xia Yan said goodbye and left.

"There have been many people who have exploded with extraordinary strength due to excitement and turned defeat into victory. However, when using chakra swords, perhaps what is more needed is a calm mind at all times."

"It's just that at that time, no matter what choice I make, I will at least have a clear conscience instead of regretting that I didn't make the best effort in the past."

Having said this, Xia Yan took out the handkerchief wrapped with two broken blades from his arms, and suddenly the conversation changed:

Kakashi lowered his head with a depressed look on his face, seemingly still brooding over his actions at that time.

So what the teacher said was just a beautiful fantasy, and I always felt that he was perfunctory.

"Kakashi, you should also know that weapons made of chakra metal are not as strong as people think."

"Just like before, I told you to stay outside and not interfere with the fight between Mr. Kakuzu and me, but when you thought I was dead, you still launched a suicide attack on him..."

"And as you saw later, Mr. Kakuzu has transformed his body into a monster. He is not an opponent that can be defeated with just one successful sneak attack, so you don't have to blame yourself so much."

"It's just that its powerful chakra conduction ability allows the user to pour chakra into the weapon to the greatest extent, making it indestructible."

"Then I will keep it for you and help you see if it is possible to repair it perfectly."

After Xia Yan said this, he wrapped the handkerchief again and put it in his arms, all at once.

"Teacher, I remember that this kind of chakra metal also has many applications in sealing techniques."

"Manpower will always be exhausted. Maybe even if you work hard to the end, you will still encounter a day when you need to make a choice."

"On the other hand, the user's chakra control will also directly affect the strength of the chakra weapon."

"And I began to realize during this battle that this short sword may not be suitable for me, so maybe its breaking is a good thing, just giving me free time to learn more things."

Kakashi hesitated to speak, it was obvious that Natsuhiko's answer could not relieve his confusion.

Although Kakashi had indeed decided to give the broken blade to the teacher, he thought that the teacher would give him many offers before accepting it. Seeing that he was so straightforward, his expression was still a little strange.

"Haha, I'm just kidding."

Then he heard Xia Yan smile as expected:

"Of course, this is just an ideal situation."

"It doesn't matter. Compared with what you taught me, teacher, which can save my life, my broken short sword is nothing at all."

However, Kakashi did not immediately take the broken blade handed over by Natsuhiko, but showed hesitation.

Xia Yan explained with a smile: "Instead of worrying about what to do when the time comes, it is better to practice hard from now on so that you have the strength to deal with all problems. Then there is no need to choose between tasks and companions."

After a change of expression on his face, Kakashi still did not take the broken blade. Instead, he handed the handle of the knife that he had been holding to Natsuhiko.

"Do your best and obey fate. This is probably my answer."

"Although I have only met Sakumo-senpai a few times, since he was able to swoop across the battlefield with just a short sword and left behind the feared White Fang name, we can imagine his role in the battle.

He must be a very calm person who will not be carried away by the impulse of the moment."

"This kind of person may appear gentle on the surface, but once he makes up his mind, he can't pull him back."

"So no matter what the world thinks, I believe that even at the last moment of his life, Sakumo-senpai never regretted his choice..."

After Xia Yan finished what he wanted to say, he left straight away, leaving Kakashi alone sitting on the boulder, looking at the silver-white full moon in the sky without saying anything for a long time...

(End of chapter)