The Master of Konoha's Legacy

Kakashi patted Hatake Kotobuki on the shoulder and said calmly:

"Go play, then come home with me later."

With a cheer, Hatake Kotobuki ran towards the group of children with his short legs.

Kakashi leaned against the tree trunk, arms crossed, silently watching the children laughing and playing in the distance.

Shortly after Uchiha Tonan left, Kakashi arrived at the orphanage.

However, Kabuto Hatake informed him that Uchiha Tonan had gone to the Uchiha clan's territory.

Kakashi then found Hatake Kotobuki, acknowledged their kinship, and prepared to wait there for Uchiha Tonan to return.

A short while later, Kabuto Hatake brought a tea tray to Kakashi's side and said respectfully:

"Kakashi-senpai, this is the master's favorite tea."

Kakashi glanced at Kabuto Hatake and said indifferently, "No need, I'm not thirsty."

Kabuto Hatake nodded, his face full of gratitude, and said, "Thank you for agreeing to let me and I join the Hatake clan and have a surname."

Kakashi, without any expression, said, "Why don't you all come back to the Hatake family and stay with me?"

A hint of joy flashed in Kabuto's eyes, but a troubled expression appeared on his face as he said:

"I want to study under the master, but I can go to the palace."

I just don't know if the gentleman will agree.

If you agree, I will hire someone to take care of the deceased.

This won't affect your daily life, senior.

Kabuto Hatake wanted to allow the remnant to live in the Hatake family, away from Uchiha Tonan.

This way it's safer.

Kakashi had no idea how much that was going on, and casually waved his hand, saying:

"It's okay, I'll talk to Tu Nan about it later."

There's no need to hire anyone; the Hatake clan isn't short of money.

And if the war really ends completely.

I can bring it myself.

Suddenly, Kakashi's ear twitched slightly, and he turned around abruptly to look at the gate of the orphanage.

He froze on the spot, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Uchiha Tonan, his eyes wrapped in several layers of white bandages, returned, "laboriously" pushing his wheelchair back with both hands.

“Tunan.........”

Kakashi muttered something and immediately activated the Body Flicker Technique, instantly appearing in front of Uchiha Tonan.

Uchiha Tonan paused, his hands still.

He raised his head slightly, his nose twitched slightly as if he were sniffing the air, and said in an uncertain tone:

"Is that Kakashi?"

Kakashi stared at the horribly mutilated Uchiha Tonan, his fists clenched, his lips bitten, tears welling in his eyes.

Uchiha Tonan sniffed a few more times, seemingly confirming Kakashi's identity, and a gentle smile appeared on his face as he said:

"Don't feel sorry for me, things might turn around in the future."

Kakashi blinked hard, holding back his tears, took a deep breath, and said in a low voice:

"Did your eyes go blind because of overuse?"

"Yes, the kaleidoscope possesses forbidden power, and every time it is used, there are side effects."

In order to kill the Third Raikage, I unleashed all of my eye power at once.

Uchiha Tonan spoke casually, slowly raising his right hand.

He gently touched Kakashi's forehead with his finger.

But then Uchiha Tonan's face darkened, he withdrew his fingers, and whispered:

"I mean, why does your aura seem so strange?"

I didn't expect you to awaken...

It seems you've also experienced that kind of excruciating pain.

Kakashi nodded heavily and said:

“Lin.......

Rin and Obito both died, so I awakened.

Kakashi never told anyone about Obito.

Because he knew that Obito probably wouldn't return to Konoha.

For a ninja, this would be considered an act of betrayal against the village.

If others find out, Obito will be labeled a wanted criminal and hunted down by Konoha ninjas.

It wasn't that Kakashi didn't trust Uchiha Tonan.

Rather, he didn't want the now disabled Uchiha Tonan to worry about him anymore.

But then Uchiha Tonan let out a long sigh, and his sunny smile returned to his face as he said:

Look ahead.

Use this power to protect those you want to protect.

Do everything in your power to prevent this tragedy from happening again.

Look, my eyes have been awakened by the deaths of the villagers.

Ultimately, it went blind while protecting the village, which can be considered making the best use of its resources.

It's not a loss at all.

Kakashi paused slightly, staring at Uchiha Tonan's sincere face.

He hadn't expected Uchiha Tonan to be so open-minded. While he secretly admired him, he felt even more saddened.

He said in a hoarse voice:

"But...but you'll never see it again."

Uchiha Tonan smiled and shook his head, a happy look on his face, and said:

"What does it matter?"

I will remember all the beautiful things in my heart.

Besides, I'm still quite strong. (Gu)

Even if you lose sight, you still have hearing, taste, and smell.

I can also experience this beautiful world.

My legs are immobile, so I have a wheelchair.

It can still take me to every corner of Konoha.

The more indifferent Uchiha Tonan appeared, the more uncomfortable Kakashi felt. He lowered his head and gritted his teeth, saying:

"If only... there were no war."

I'm still waiting to have a match with you.

Let's see which is stronger, the Sanhe style or the Hatake style.

Actually, I had already thought it through.

Regardless of the outcome, I'm prepared to apologize and thank you.

I know that my father deliberately died at your hands back then.

But back then, I still couldn't help hating you.

Uchiha Tonan was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, then chuckled self-deprecatingly and said:

"I thought I had been keeping this from you all along."

Now that you mention it, I realize how naive I was of what I did back then.

I thought I could fool you and make you work even harder because you hate me.

This way, I can consider it fulfilling Senior White Teeth's request.

I didn't expect you to have figured it out so early.

"Honestly, why didn't you say so sooner?"

After saying that, Uchiha Tonan shook his head and sighed:

"It seems I'm really not suited to lying."

Perhaps it was Uchiha Tonan's easygoing words that calmed Kakashi down.

Kakashi loosened his fists, but his expression still looked slightly dejected.

Uchiha Tonan smiled gently and patted Kakashi's arm, saying:

"You smell strongly of sweat."

Looks like they came here before even going home.

I'm very grateful for your concern.

You should go back and rest for a while.

Minato-sensei should be almost done with his work.

Let's all have dinner together tonight.

I'm really curious how you dealt with the Cloud Ninja after I left.