The Master of Konoha's Legacy

Kabuto Hatake frowned upon hearing this and said softly, "As strong as you, sir?"

Uchiha Tonan pondered for a moment, then said calmly:

"maybe.

Strength and weakness are multifaceted; one's ability and mindset must be aligned.

Look at the Third Raikage, he was so strong, yet he still died.

He didn't die in the siege of Konoha, nor did he die at my hands.

Rather, they died because of insufficient mental fortitude, inability to withstand stimulation, and inability to see the bigger picture.

One must be able to assess the situation and know when to run, when to kill, and when to bow one's head.

Nothing is more important than one's own life.

Kabuto Hatake nodded thoughtfully upon hearing this.

Although I don't have much desire for strength.

But in this world, only those with power are qualified to protect those who are important to them.

For example: legacy.

A cool breeze suddenly arose, and the withered yellow leaves fluttered and drifted in the wind.

Kabuto Hatake pushed his wheelchair and casually picked up a leaf that floated in front of him.

I don't know what I'm thinking.

After a long silence, Kabuto Hatake asked softly:

"But sir, if we go back to Konoha now, what will happen to your research?"

Uchiha Tonan smiled slightly and said, "It's alright. We can conduct research wherever there are people. We can simply capture some volunteers."

As soon as he finished speaking, Uchiha Tonan's smile widened, and he said slowly:

"Look, I just said that one should assess the situation and act accordingly."

But there are always people in this world who are unwilling to use their brains when they act.

He does whatever others ask him to do.

They're in such a rush to their deaths.

"Swish swish~"

Suddenly, six ninjas wearing cat-face masks appeared on the branches of trees on both sides of the road ahead.

One of the cat-faced ninjas took out a photograph from his ninja tool bag, carefully examined it, and said in a deep voice:

"The goal has been set."

Kabuto Hatake's expression hardened. He drew a kunai, placed it in front of Uchiha Tonan, assumed a fighting stance, and shouted:

Who are you?

But the six cat-faced ninjas didn't immediately attack. Instead, the ninja who was looking at the photo spoke up:

"Uchiha Tonan, you killed the Raikage, we must avenge the Raikage."

In his wheelchair, Uchiha Tonan took a sip of warm tea, chuckled, and shook his head, saying:

"It seems Konoha really has no one left. That old monkey actually sent a bunch of ugly ducklings to their deaths."

The cat-faced ninja's eyes turned cold, and he said in a deep voice, "We don't understand what you're talking about."

Uchiha Tonan leaned back comfortably in his wheelchair and said earnestly:

"Remember this in your next life: if you are ordered to kill someone..."

He also instructed you to shift the blame onto someone else before taking action.

That proves you're just pawns sent to your deaths.

Because in a situation where victory is certain, there's no need to say these things.

Are we to let someone who is destined to die die knowing the truth?

Uchiha Tonan's eyes were clearly wrapped in bandages.

But these cat-faced ninjas always felt like they were being stared at directly by the other party.

The cat-faced ninja in the lead suppressed his unease and said in a slightly stern voice, "Hmph, make your move."

The six men immediately drew their short blades, leaped high into the air, and completely ignored Kabuto Hatake, who was blocking Uchiha Tonan's way.

It stabbed straight at Uchiha Tonan.

But Uchiha Tonan didn't even look up, and sighed, "He should have run, but he didn't."

"roar~"

A deafening roar echoed through the forest.

The next instant, several large golden birds darted out from the forest on both sides of the road.

These cat-faced ninjas had only just leaped into the air and were unable to move.

He could only use the short blade in his hand to stab the large bird.

But when the short blade pierced the bird's golden feathers, it only produced a few sparks and a metallic clang.

"What is this thing?!"

"This is a ninja beast!"

"Uh!"

Before the cat-faced ninjas could even be shocked, sharp bird claws had already precisely pierced their shoulder blades, lifting them into the sky.

Behind these large birds, a flock of white doves took flight from the forest and gave chase.

It made excited "cooing" sounds.

Uchiha Tonan, unfazed, called out to Hatake Kabuto, who stood frozen in place, staring at the sky with a dumbfounded expression:

"Let's go, stop looking, they'll be cleaned up."

Kabuto Hatake then came to his senses and quickly came behind Uchiha Tonan, starting to push the wheelchair.

In the forest, where yellow and green hues mingled, Kabuto Hatake's puzzled voice rang out.

"Sir, how did you know so quickly that they weren't from Yunyin?"

"I didn't know at first, I was just saying it casually."

Anyway, talking doesn't require much effort.

However, I think I guessed right.

I could hear their heartbeats quicken a few beats.

Heh...the psychological resilience of the current secret agents is really poor.

"You said these Anbu members were sent by the Hokage, so are you going back to kill the Hokage?"

"I won't kill him yet. He's valuable to me while he's alive; he's a good knife."

"What if he tries to trip you up?"

"No, as long as I'm in the village."

He would be very polite and caring towards me.

Even if I killed his son, he'd still have to greet me with a smile. (To be continued)

[Chapter 294: The Hero Returns, Greeted with Smiles]

The next day, at the entrance of Konoha Village.

The barrier of Konoha has the functions of sensing, identifying auras, and isolating sound.

However, it does not block the view; people inside and outside can see each other.

Kabuto Hatake had just pushed Uchiha Tonan to the outside of the village barrier when he saw the scene inside the barrier and instinctively stopped.

Uchiha Tonan's lips trembled slightly as he whispered:

"You lack experience, and what you're about to see might make you a little uncomfortable."

Try to talk as little as possible. If someone asks you a question, just pretend to be shy.

"Um......"

Kabuto Hatake nodded, remembering Uchiha Tonan's words, and reluctantly pushed the wheelchair into the barrier.

The moment you step into the barrier, the whole world goes from quiet to noisy.

Both sides of the road, the rooftops, and the tree branches were filled with ninjas and villagers who came to welcome them.

"Lord Tunan is back."

"Why is Lord Tunan in a wheelchair?"

"Is there something wrong with his eyes?"

"I heard that a fierce battle broke out on the northern front, and Lord Tunan used a forbidden technique to kill thousands of ninjas."

He then used a forbidden technique that burned his life force to kill the Raikage.

"Such severe injuries, so they are a side effect of forbidden techniques?"

"What a pity... Lord Tunan became crippled at such a young age."

"I hope he can pull himself together. The Cloud Village is truly despicable..."

The villagers thronged together, almost as if they were about to rush forward.

However, he was stopped by the ninjas who were maintaining order standing in front of him.

The scene was absolutely spectacular, with drums and gongs resounding, firecrackers exploding, colorful flags waving, and a sea of ​​people, a truly massive spectacle.

Kabuto Hatake immediately spotted the center of the road.

Standing at the very front was an old man wearing a sacred robe and a straw hat, with a kind smile on his face.