The Master of Konoha's Legacy

"Dou just told me that he needs to go back to work at the welfare home."

I could tell you were busy as soon as I heard your voice, so I came to see if there was anything I could do to help.

Wow, you're actually quite considerate of me.

It's making me feel too embarrassed to kill you.

Uchiha Tonan reached out and patted Kakashi on the shoulder, smiling faintly:

Have you adjusted your mindset?

Kakashi shrugged slightly, appearing indifferent, and said:

"I'm not as fragile as you think. Death is something a ninja has to face."

Being overly sentimental will only hold me back.

Besides, I have two children at home, and I need to shoulder the responsibilities of the clan leader; I can't afford to become depressed.

Uchiha Tonan nodded, gripped Kakashi's seemingly frail shoulder firmly, and said, word by word:

"Don't push yourself too hard. If the sky falls, I can handle it all by myself."

Uchiha Tonan said these things purely out of habit.

Kakashi was taken aback upon hearing this, and a strange feeling of emotion welled up in his heart.

“Tunan.......”

Kakashi lowered his head, clenched his fists slightly, and whispered:

"I have some very important information to report to you."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Tonan narrowed his eyes slightly beneath his bandages and said loudly, "Avoid."

As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding Anbu ninjas used their Body Flicker Technique to either go to their rooms and close the doors, or leave the Anbu to carry out their missions.

A few breaths later, the entire Dark Zone plaza and even the stairwell corridors were completely deserted.

Kakashi suddenly knelt down on both knees and slammed his head into the ground, saying:

"That masked man is actually... Obito."

I'm sorry, I shouldn't have kept it from everyone, and I especially shouldn't have kept it from you.

I am willing to accept any punishment.

Uchiha Tonan's expression turned unusually cold after Kakashi revealed Obito's identity.

He confessed... He actually confessed right when his death was set.

Is fate giving you a helping hand?

Uchiha Tonan wasn't in a rush to kill Kakashi, since in the ninja world right now, only Kaguya, Isshiki, and the Sage of Six Paths were people he couldn't defeat.

All we need to do is take down Kakashi before these people show up.

Before this, Uchiha Tonan wouldn't have minded having another loyal and capable subordinate.

However, Uchiha Tonan has extremely high expectations of his subordinates and cannot let them act too emotionally.

If a tool is easily influenced by emotions, it is prone to betrayal.

"I understand."

Uchiha Tonan replied coldly, then took a deep breath and said softly:

"If that masked man wasn't Obito, but me, Kakashi, what would you do?"

Upon hearing this, Kakashi raised his head, his eyes bloodshot as he stared at Uchiha Tonan. He then slowly raised his hand and removed the cat-face mask, followed by his headband, saying:

"I'm sorry, perhaps I really am not worthy of being a ninja."

However, the next moment, Uchiha Tonan grabbed Kakashi's wrist and said with a smile:

"Don't spread this around. Just pretend it never happened. I'll handle everything."

Kakashi stared at Uchiha Tonan in disbelief, his voice hoarse, "Tonan... you don't blame me?"

Uchiha Tonan gently shook his head, a gentle smile on his face, and said:

"Humans aren't plants or trees, how can they be without feelings? If I were you, I might also choose to keep this a secret."

After saying that, Uchiha Tonan stepped aside and walked outside.

After taking only a few steps, Uchiha Tonan paused and said softly:

"Kakashi, do you dare to face the darkness?"

If you dare to face the darkness, I can become the darkness for you, to fight for the light that you deserve.

Kakashi looked back and saw that Uchiha Tonan's figure had disappeared into the Anbu Plaza and entered the passage connecting to the outside world.

Looking into the dark passage, Kakashi wiped away the tears from the corner of his eyes, put his cat mask back on, and murmured:

"bright......."

Uchiha Tonan ultimately decided to extend Kakashi's life for a while longer.

But the prerequisite is that Kakashi must completely become a ninja tool, helping him do those dirty and dark things.

If one day Kakashi can no longer endure this darkness, then his light will come to an end.

Now that we've chosen to spare Kakashi's life, we need to make other plans for this trip to Amegakure.

This is a perfect opportunity to prepare a gift for my new tool.

Chapter 396 Life Hanging by a Thread: Dark Tools

[Chapter 397 The Tripartite Talks - Tu Nanbaoren]

Hokage Building.

Uchiha Tonan was led to the conference room on the third floor by the receptionist.

In the Hokage meeting room, Danzo and Hiruzen Sarutobi had been waiting for a long time.

As soon as Uchiha Tonan entered, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was smoking a cigarette, chuckled and said:

"Tu Nan, nothing unusual has happened lately, right? I heard you've made friends with two homeless performers."

"That older artist is quite talented, so I deliberately tried to get closer to them and, incidentally, keep an eye on them."

Fortunately, regardless of their motives, they didn't do anything unusual under my watch, and I sent them away not long ago.

Uchiha Tonan casually explained as he sat down in his seat.

Danzo, who always had a cold face, nodded slightly to Uchiha Tonan.

Uchiha Tonan's eyes, hidden beneath bandages, swept over the two people present.

Judging from their composed demeanor, they had clearly already discussed the matter privately before Uchiha Tonan arrived.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, a cigarette dangling from his lips, squinted and picked up the intelligence report on the table, giving it a gentle shake before speaking in a deep voice:

"Tunan, I've seen the intelligence on the Land of Rain. What do you think Konoha should do?"

Before Uchiha Tonan could speak, Danzo snorted heavily:

"Hmph, no one wants to offend Hanzo."

They actually signed a trade agreement with Sunagakure.

Now, Sunagakure Village can directly exchange gold dust for food from Hanzo.

They simply don't take Konoha seriously.

I think Hanzo should be taught a lesson.

As for the Akatsuki organization, Root has also investigated them, and their power has indeed grown too fast.

If Hanzo cannot suppress them and they truly gain control of the Land of Rain, turning it into a neutral country.

If the next war breaks out, it's very likely that the flames of war will reach the Land of Fire.

After Danzo finished speaking, he and Hiruzen Sarutobi turned their gazes to Uchiha Tonan's face.

Clearly, the two had already made their decision, so Danzo was there to show their attitude toward Amegakure.

Uchiha Tonan pondered for a moment, then tapped the table lightly with his finger and said leisurely:

"I sent Kakashi to Amegakure to visit Hanzo before, and to give him a taste of his own medicine."

However, according to Kakashi's report, Hanzo always treated him with utmost respect, leaving him with no excuse to exert his authority.

It seems that Hanzo has become more shrewd over the years, and he probably treats other ninja villages the same way in secret.

I think we need to intimidate Hanzo and make him put away his ulterior motives.

As for the Akatsuki organization, although I agree with their ideals.

But I cannot harm Konoha's interests based on my personal preferences.

The Akatsuki organization cannot continue to exist; Konoha needs the Land of Rain as a strategic buffer.

At this point, Uchiha Tonan paused in tapping the table, his face serious.

"I love peace, but I love Konoha even more. Peace should belong to Konoha first."

Upon hearing this, Danzo and Hiruzen Sarutobi exchanged a glance, both extremely satisfied with Uchiha Tonan's stance.

The two were initially worried that Uchiha Tonan would be too lenient with those who were chanting peace slogans.

It seems that Uchiha Tonan can still distinguish between what's important and what's not.

Danzo raised his left hand, gently stroking his right arm which was wrapped in bandages, and said in a deep voice:

"Hiruzen, give the order. I can take the Root team to Amegakure."

"I'm confident I can keep Hanzo in check, and incidentally wipe out the Akatsuki organization as well."

Uchiha Tonan shook his head and said:

"I'll go instead. Although Hanzo is old, he was once a demigod, and his strength is beyond that of ordinary ninjas."

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned upon hearing this, exhaled a puff of smoke, and said in a deep voice:

"Tunan, your strength is beyond doubt, but you are too important to Konoha right now, and there can be no mistakes."