The Master of Konoha's Legacy

"Yes."

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The next morning.

Uchiha Tonan and Kakashi were walking slowly through the forests of the Land of Fire, one in front of the other.

After all, Uchiha Tonan is now considered a big shot, and in non-emergency situations, he naturally can't travel by running like an ordinary ninja.

As for the four people from all over the country, they had already gone to the next outpost to wait at Uchiha Tonan's request.

Light snow was falling from the sky, accompanied by the cold wind, fluttering and swirling like wisps of cotton wool, or like fragments of silver falling from the sky.

The snow-covered ground along the way was strewn with dead branches and leaves.

Uchiha Tonan deliberately did not attach chakra to the soles of his feet.

It made a "creaking" sound the whole way.

Suddenly, Uchiha Tonan, who was walking ahead, said softly:

"Kakashi, you don't need to wear a mask for this mission."

Kakashi behind him didn't say anything, but silently took off his mask.

"Hey~"

Just then, Kakashi heard Uchiha Tonan, who was walking ahead of him, let out a sigh full of helplessness.

Kakashi frowned, a look of concern on his face, and said:

"Is this operation very troublesome?"

Uchiha Tonan nodded, then shook his head and said:

Do you remember what I told you yesterday?

Kakashi looked at Uchiha Tonan's retreating figure and nodded slightly.

But then Uchiha Tonan took a deep breath and sighed:

"Since becoming the leader of the Dark Division, I have suddenly realized that I was too naive before."

I used to think that Konoha was the representative of justice and peace in the ninja world, while other villages were controlled by a group of evil people.

Later I realized that once a person has a stance, they are forced to do things that go against their conscience.

Perhaps this is the fate of ninjas.

"There's nothing I can do about it."

A chilly north wind, carrying fine snowflakes, lashed Kakashi's face, stinging like countless tiny needles.

Kakashi gazed at Uchiha Tonan's retreating figure as he walked against the wind and snow.

Suddenly, Uchiha Tonan, who was the same age as him, seemed to have aged a lot.

A hint of worry flashed in his eyes, and he said in a deep voice:

I understand.

Tu Nan, you must be very unhappy right now.

Chapter 399 Leaving Konoha to Become an Envoy to Amegakure

[Chapter 400: Deep Brotherhood Sows Discord]

Uchiha Tonan shook his head with a wry smile and sighed deeply:

"Not at all. I'm just happy to see the villagers living peacefully every day."

Some things are beyond an individual's power to change, so we can only adapt to them.

I have responsibilities that I need to shoulder.

For this, I can go against my conscience and have blood on my hands.

I would rather suffer as a person than let everyone be carefree.

It's totally worth it, isn't it?

Upon hearing this, Kakashi clenched his fists.

Sure enough... Tu Nan always takes on the difficulties and pain in front of me.

I've only just recovered from the death of my comrade, and he's already taking on the ninja duties that my father spoke of?

The next step in growing up is facing the involuntary consequences that come with responsibility.

I think I... understand...

Kakashi's eyes narrowed, and he called out to Uchiha Tonan in front of him:

"Actually, you don't need to do things you don't like."

Uchiha Tonan paused slightly before continuing his steps on the soft snow.

"Crunch~ Crunch~"

"But these things have to be done by someone."

With great power comes great responsibility; we can't let the weak shoulder the burden.

I can distinguish between primary and secondary goals; protecting the village is my first objective in this world.

Everything, for Konoha.

Kakashi was taken aback by what he heard, stunned by Uchiha Tonan's righteous words.

The dense snowflakes blurred Kakashi's vision, and an unprecedented sense of responsibility welled up in his heart.

Kakashi suddenly quickened his pace and appeared in front of Uchiha Tonan, spreading his arms to block his path.

With a solemn expression, he said, "Let me do it. Although I am not enthusiastic about killing, I am not averse to it either."

My father has always taught me to be a qualified ninja since I was a child.

This doesn't go against my will.

Uchiha Tonan stopped in his tracks, seemingly stunned.

Kakashi stared intently at Uchiha Tonan's face, his eyes filled with determination.

The pure white snow fell heavier and heavier, the dense snowflakes seeming to unfold and dance in the sky like dandelions.

Uchiha Tonan slowly lowered his head and murmured:

"Our mission this time is to put pressure on Hanzo to cut off his ties with other ninja villages."

To make Amegakure a completely vassal village of Konoha.

As he spoke, Uchiha Tonan's brows furrowed slightly, a look of hesitation appearing on his face. Finally, he sighed and said:

"There is another task, which is to help Hanzo eliminate the Akatsuki organization within the Land of Rain."

This organization, which aims for peace, is deeply loved by the people of the Rain Country.

Many of its members were not even ninjas, but simply peace-loving civilians.

They are all kind people.

Their ideals were not wrong; they simply wanted the Rain Kingdom to become a neutral country and no longer participate in wars between major powers.

However, for Konoha, without the Land of Rain as a buffer, the people of the Land of Fire would be the ones to suffer in the next war.

I really...I really don't know what to do.

To be honest, I'm a little reluctant to take action against such an organization.

But if I don't kill them... how can I face Konoha...?

As he spoke, Uchiha Tonan's voice became somewhat choked up, his fists clenched tightly, and his body trembled slightly.

Kakashi took a deep breath, took two steps forward, reached out and patted Uchiha Tonan on the shoulder, and said in a deep voice:

"Let me handle it. You just need to stay in Amegakure and not show your face."

If the people of the Rain Kingdom harbor resentment, I will bear it.

"Give me enough time, and I'll wipe out everyone in this organization for you."

Wow~ What a cruel heart, truly a qualified ninja tool.

Uchiha Tunan lowered his head, raised an eyebrow slightly, then shook his head and said self-deprecatingly:

"Kakashi, am I too weak? Apart from my strength, I am not worthy of being a ninja at all."

Kakashi immediately reached out his other hand and slapped Uchiha Tonan's other shoulder hard, saying in a deep voice:

"Don't doubt yourself. No one can match your contributions to Konoha."

Kindness is not your fault; the fault lies with this world.

You said yesterday that as long as I can face the darkness, you are willing to become the darkness and bring me light.

These are exactly the words I wanted to say to you.

I am willing to become the darkness, to bring light to Konoha and to you.

"Kakashi..."

Uchiha Tonan murmured with emotion, then suddenly reached out and grabbed Kakashi's shoulders.

The two men stood with their arms around each other's shoulders, their deep brotherly bond almost palpable in the wind and snow.

After a long while, the two of them tacitly let go of each other's hands.

But then Uchiha Tonan coughed lightly and said in a deep voice:

"Kakashi, I'm sorry to have put you through this."

I will try my best to help you share the burden.

"I am the leader of Konoha's Anbu; I can't let others think I'm kind and easily bullied."

After Uchiha Tonan finished speaking, he deliberately straightened his body, and a resolute and dignified expression appeared on his face.

Seeing Uchiha Tonan perk up, Kakashi couldn't help but smile knowingly beneath his mask. He turned around lazily and said casually: