The Master of Konoha's Legacy

The room was filled with all sorts of things that children like, and soft blankets were laid on the floor to prevent children from getting hurt.

The corner was also crammed with snacks.

Even the portrait of Sakumo Hatake hanging on the living room wall was slightly crooked.

It's surprising that Kakashi is such a doting father to kids.

Kakashi skillfully lifted the small tadpole off his body and placed it on the wooden horse in the living room.

Xiao Yanbu immediately started shaking it with great interest.

Since there wasn't much room to stand in the living room, the two had to sit down on the floor under the eaves.

Uchiha Tonan gazed at the plants in the courtyard and said leisurely, "The Chunin Exams are coming up soon. Are you confident you can get first place?"

Kakashi nodded silently.

Clearly, they didn't take the Chunin Exams seriously.

There's something I need to tell you.

Uchiha Tonan turned to look at Kakashi, his tone gradually becoming serious as he said:

"The war will probably last for about a year."

Kakashi was clearly taken aback, and frowned, saying, "So fast."

Uchiha Tonan naturally couldn't say that Sasori would kill the Third Kazekage a year later, causing the Third Shinobi World War to break out.

He could only sigh and say, "After all, we've had peace for so many years."

Kakashi frowned, looked down at his hands, and muttered:

"I never imagined that war would be so close."

With my current strength, I'm afraid I won't be able to reach my father's level even after the war ends.

"Kakashi," Uchiha Tonan said abruptly.

"Ok?"

Uchiha Tonan said with a serious expression, "Senior White Fang once asked me to urge you on so that you could become someone who surpasses him."

Kakashi's expression also turned serious, and he solemnly said, "I will achieve it sooner or later."

As he spoke, his gaze toward Uchiha Tonan hardened, and his face revealed a determination to win.

Uchiha Tonan nodded and continued, "I don't want you to die in the war."

Kakashi nodded emphatically and said, "I know."

They knew in their hearts that war was extremely cruel, and that without sufficient strength, war would be devastating.

On the battlefield, they can only be cannon fodder and eventually lose their lives.

Uchiha Tonan pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "When I was traveling, I learned a secret technique."

It can help people open up their Ren and Du meridians, connecting the bridge between heaven and earth, thereby unleashing their potential.

However, the process of opening it up can be very painful.

I helped Obito unleash his potential a few days ago.

Kakashi raised an eyebrow slightly, immediately becoming interested.

"Can I try it?"

Uchiha Tonan smiled slightly and said, "That's fine."

Uchiha Tonan's eyes narrowed slightly, and he quickly formed hand seals, extending his chakra-covered palm and gently pressing it on Kakashi's head.

This time, Uchiha Tonan has prepared an unprecedented amount of life essence to give Kakashi a powerful blow.

After all, Uchiha Tonan had long coveted Obito's Kamui Sharingan, so naturally he wouldn't let Kakashi have one.

However, considering that Kakashi's strength is so great that he can become a powerful ally, it is natural to try to improve his strength as much as possible.

Anyway, Kakashi has already accepted himself, and the stronger he is, the better.

The system's abilities, combined with the Daoist incantation, are no different from loan sharking; when it comes to repayment, it's always a matter of risking one's life.

Kakashi felt as if the bones on the top of his head had been lifted up, exposing his brain to the air.

A cold and profound aura was poured into his brain.

Even though Kakashi had prepared himself for the pain, he realized that he had underestimated the suffering that Uchiha Tonan had described.

"Well....."

Kakashi groaned, his whole body trembling violently, his hair standing on end, and sweat pouring out incessantly.

In just a few moments, Kakashi's entire body was soaked.

A chilling aura churned in my mind like a serpent, seemingly greedily devouring my brain.

Kakashi's facial expression gradually became ferocious, and thick veins bulged on his neck and forehead above his mask.

His fists were clenched so tightly that his nails dug into his palms, drawing blood.

Finally, Kakashi couldn't hold back any longer.

It tumbled head over heels into the mud in the courtyard, rolling around wildly.

When Xiao Yanbu, who was sitting on the rocking horse in the room, saw Kakashi's appearance, his little face immediately scrunched up and he burst into tears.

Then, he staggered over, reaching out his hands and swaying as he walked towards Kakashi.

On the floor under the eaves, Uchiha Tonan sat cross-legged, coldly watching Kakashi, and casually reached out his right hand to grab Kakashi by the back of his collar.

Xiao Yanbu's legs were kicking wildly, and she was crying so hard it was heartbreaking, as if she was going to scream her lungs out.

Kakashi's screams and Kokoro's cries echoed throughout the courtyard.

Gradually, Uchiha Tonan's brows furrowed slightly.

It seems the amount of life essence is too great; Kakashi might not be able to handle it.

After thinking it over, Uchiha Tonan glared with his right eye, activated his Mangekyou Sharingan, and began to frantically absorb the negative emotions emanating from Kakashi's pain.

But negative emotions do not necessarily mean pain.

Tamamo-no-Mae acts more like a sedative than an anesthetic.

Uchiha Tonan did this simply to prevent Kakashi from going insane due to excessive pain.

Kakashi regained his sanity with the help of Uchiha Tonan.

But the more rational you are in this situation, the more clearly you can feel that inhuman pain.

Gradually, Kakashi's breath grew weaker and weaker, as if he would die at any moment.

Does this mean Kakashi is going to die?

I shouldn't have taken such a risk; it's a huge loss now...

Uchiha Tonan's expression grew increasingly grim, and he increasingly felt that his thoughts this time had gone too far.

As he rolled around, Kakashi saw Kotori crying and trying to help him because he thought he was in danger.

And there was Uchiha Tonan, whose brows were furrowed and whose face was grim.

A tremendous will to survive rose within me.

I must overcome this challenge. I will surpass my father and revitalize the Hatake family.

I still have so many friends I care about.

Tonan, Kotobuki, Obito, Minato-sensei, Kushina, Rin.........

Finally, driven by his strong will to survive, Kakashi survived the most dangerous period.

The moment the pain subsided, Kakashi fainted from exhaustion.

Suddenly, the heart-wrenching screams in the courtyard ceased, leaving only Xiao Yanbu still crying incessantly.

Looking at Kakashi, who had lost consciousness and collapsed on the ground.

Uchiha Tonan breathed a sigh of relief.

[Chapter 203. The Hidden Hands of the Sand Village: Unexpected Wealth on a Night Road]

Late at night, in a dimly lit room.

Kakashi slowly opened his eyes and felt something moving under his armpit.

He immediately tilted his head and looked down at his armpit.

Xiao Yanbu was lying next to him, fast asleep with his back to him.

Kakashi's lips curled slightly as he quietly got up and left the room.

A warm, orange chandelier was lit in the living room.

Uchiha Tonan, wearing an apron and carrying a bowl of rice, walked out of the kitchen.

"You're finally awake! Come and eat!"

"I was in a rush, so I just made two simple dishes."

Kakashi nodded blankly and sat down at the table.

Four dishes and a soup were already laid out on the table, their aroma filling the air, and the dishes looked very appetizing.

Kakashi picked up his chopsticks, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Did I... succeed...?"

Uchiha Tonan nodded and said, "The effect is very good."

Kakashi then noticed that Uchiha Tonan's face was deathly pale, devoid of any color, and frowned, asking, "What's wrong with your complexion...?"

Uchiha Tonan paused for a moment upon hearing this, then said in a relaxed tone, "This secret technique will extract my essence and inject it into your body, so..."

Kakashi understood in an instant.

Sure enough, this secret technique that can unleash the human body's potential comes at a price.

The origin that Tu Nan mentioned should be very important to the human body.

The reason Tu Nan didn't say it before was probably because he was afraid that he wouldn't be able to accept it if he did.