The Master of Konoha's Legacy

The villagers' target of their verbal and written criticism shifted from Aburame Ryoma to Hatake Sakumo.

"How could Lord White Fang make such a foolish mistake this time?"

Even Ryoma Aburame was willing to give his life to complete the ten-year mission in the Land of Rivers.

But he still wants to abandon the mission.

“A big shot like him doesn’t lack money at all, so why would he care about the lives of low-level ninjas?”

"That Aburame Ryoma is a member of the Dark Guard, and White Fang is the Dark Guard Captain."

Big shots like White Fang no longer care about money; they value power more.

I guess he abandoned the mission to gain Ryoma Aburame's allegiance.

"Is it really that complex? I didn't even realize it."

"The three generations of leaders are already quite old, and they may have already started secretly looking for a successor in the past few years."

White Fang definitely wants to compete for the Hokage position.

"Hiss~ Your explanation is a bit too reasonable."

"There are only a few people in the Hatake family now, as long as White Fang becomes Hokage."

The Hatake family will become a powerful and influential clan in just a few years.

"How could he be so selfish, only thinking about himself and his family?"

"What are you saying? Why should others think about us?"

"No matter what others think, if White Fang wants to run for Hokage, I'll be the first to object."

"Stop talking, White Fang is coming. If he hears you, you're finished."

"I'm not afraid."

[Chapter Sixty-Eight: Tu Nan's Formal Challenge]

In the past two days, Hatake Sakumo has also heard the rumors circulating in the village.

But these are all facts, and Sakumo Hatake has nothing to explain.

Just as Sakumo Hatake passed by two passersby.

"Hmph~" One of the passersby spat at Sakumo Hatake.

Sakumo Hatake didn't dodge, and his saliva stuck to his trouser leg.

The passerby said sarcastically, "Excuse me, Lord White Fang, I didn't see you."

Sakumo Hatake paused for a moment, then lowered his head and left silently.

"What's with the attitude? He won't even acknowledge you when you greet him."

"If Konoha had more selfish and despicable people like him, it would be doomed sooner or later."

........

At the Hatake residence, Hatake Sakumo sat alone in his bedroom, lost in thought.

Kakashi pushed open the door, stood in the doorway, and clenched his fists, saying:

"Father, you shouldn't have saved that bastard Ryoma Aburame."

Sakumo Hatake was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, turned his head to look at Kakashi, who had a furious expression, and said with a haggard face:

"You also think I shouldn't have saved my companion, right?"

Kakashi lowered his head and remained silent for a long time, then muttered to himself:

"Didn't you always teach me that ninjas should prioritize missions?"

A hint of disappointment flashed in Sakumo Hatake's eyes, and he nodded, saying, "I'm sorry, Kakashi."

Kakashi took a deep breath, then slammed the door shut and ran to the backyard to vent his frustration on a wooden stake.

His right fist was rubbed raw, and blood was seeping out.

"Clang, clang, clang..."

Kakashi stopped what he was doing when he heard the knock on the door. He glanced at the sky and knew it was Uchiha Tonan.

He then lowered his head and went to the door, opening it a crack.

Standing outside, Uchiha Tonan smiled serenely:

"Kakashi, it's time for training. Why do you look so sullen?"

Kakashi shook his head and said:

"Tunan, I want to rest these few days and I don't want to train."

After saying that, he subconsciously put his bleeding right hand behind his back.

Uchiha Tonan glanced down slightly, then looked at Kakashi and nodded gently.

"Well, then you should spend more time with Lord White Fang. He must be very sad right now."

Don't blame him; he did nothing wrong, it just affected the interests of others.

After saying that, Uchiha Tonan turned and left.

Evening, at a barbecue restaurant.

Minato Namikaze, Kushina, and Tonan Uchiha chatted while eating barbecue.

Kushina picked up a large piece of perfectly marbled roasted meat and placed it into Uchiha Tonan's bowl.

"How's Kakashi doing lately? I went to call him myself, but he wouldn't come."

Uchiha Tonan smiled at Kushina with narrowed eyes, then buried his head in his grilled meat and said:

He stayed at home and refused to go out.

He doesn't even want to see me.

Kushina reached out and brushed her bangs aside, resting her chin on her hand as she watched Uchiha Tonan eat, constantly piling meat onto his plate with her chopsticks while muttering to herself.

“This can’t go on. Everyone in the village is talking badly about Senior White Fang. I don’t know when this storm will end.”

Minato Namikaze, while serving Kushina meat, said in a deep voice:

"People are forgetful; it should be fine in a few more days."

I'm going to see Kakashi tomorrow morning.

His ninjutsu last time was very interesting and gave me a lot of inspiration.

This is a good opportunity to discuss this with him and maybe offer him some advice.

Kushina immediately gave Minato Namikaze a thumbs-up.

"I support you."

Then he picked up another piece of meat and put it into Uchiha Tonan's bowl, which was already overflowing.

"Come on, Tu Nan, you're still growing, eat more meat."

Uchiha Tonan forced a smile and said, "Thank you, Kushina-senpai."

The hand under the table kept rubbing the bulging belly.

But in my heart, I was secretly thinking: Tomorrow...

Early the next morning.

Minato Namikaze then arrived at the Hatake residence and dragged the reluctant Kakashi away.

At this moment, in the breakfast shop at the corner of the street where the Hatake family lives.

"It's my turn to go on stage."

Uchiha Tonan murmured, put down his chopsticks, and slowly picked up a tissue to wipe his mouth.

Then he took out a thousand-tael banknote from his wallet, placed it on the table, and got up to leave.

"We haven't given you change yet."

The shopkeeper behind him rushed out and shouted at Uchiha Tonan's back.

"keep the change."

Uchiha Tonan waved his hand without turning his head.

Looking at the banknotes in his hand, the shopkeeper couldn't help but sigh, "Ninjas are really generous."

Uchiha Tonan arrived at the Hatake family's door and, through the white pigeons left at the Hatake family's house yesterday, saw that Hatake Sakumo had been staying inside the house.

Uchiha Tonan dared not use his Byakugan under Hatake Sakumo's nose.

Worried that Sakumo Hatake would commit suicide too quickly, he immediately started banging on the door.

"Clang clang clang..."

Sakumo Hatake is currently in the eye of the storm.

Uchiha Tonan's actions caused passersby to stop and watch.

A moment later, the door was opened a crack, and Sakumo Hatake stood behind it without peeking out.

Sakumo Hatake's eyes were lifeless, and he forced a slight smile at the corner of his mouth:

"Oh, it's Tunan. Kakashi went out with Minato."

Uchiha Tonan bowed deeply to Hatake Sakumo, placing his hands on his knees, and said, "I've come to see you, senpai."

Sakumo Hatake paused slightly, then shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, it's not convenient today. Please go back."

After saying that, he prepared to close the door.

However, Uchiha Tonan reacted swiftly, pressing down on the door that was about to close, a resolute glint in his eyes as he said:

No, today is the perfect time.

"A samurai's duel cannot be avoided, sir."

After speaking, Uchiha Tonan withdrew his hand and addressed Hatake Sakumo with a serious expression: