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Let's go back to the day before, when Sakumo Hatake shook hands with Gen Kiyoi.

"suicide?"

"Yuan, what do you mean?"

Sakumo Hatake frowned. He couldn't possibly let him actually commit suicide.

Kiyoshi Gen rolled up his sleeves, and a sealing spell appeared on his arm.

He tapped it gently.

A burst of white mist erupted, and a body collapsed to the ground.

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Sakumo Hatake crouched down to examine it and saw a body exactly like his own, even with body temperature.

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He touched the muscles of the body; they were firm and powerful, almost identical to his own, and could absolutely be mistaken for the real thing.

This method is far more powerful than he imagined.

Kiyoshi Gen had a smile on his face.

Now it's time for him to put his persuasive skills to good use.

He wanted to completely sever Sakumo Hatake's ties with Konoha.

"Sakumo, now that Konoha's higher-ups are in charge, Danzo of Konoha's Dark Forest Village certainly doesn't intend to let you off easily."

"As for Hiruzen Sarutobi's attitude, it's unpredictable what he will do if you have a conflict in the future."

"Given Danzo's methods, it's hard to guarantee he won't make a move against Kakashi."

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Hatake Sakumo's eyes widened; for the first time, he felt murderous intent towards the people of Konoha.

"It would be very difficult for you to defeat Danzo, who has taken control of Root, by yourself."

"So, if you end up committing suicide this time, Danzo will definitely be at ease."

"From now on, you just need to disguise yourself as someone else and secretly protect Kakashi."

Of course, that's not all.

Kiyoshi Gen's thoughts were not so simple.

First, Sakumo Hatake's suicide would sever all ties between him and Konoha, except for his weakness—his son Kakashi.

However, sooner or later, he will be able to pull Kakashi Hatake out of Konoha's camp by relying on Sakumo Hatake.

Secondly, the fate of the Konoha heroes will dishearten many Konoha ninja.

Once you grasp this point, it will be much easier to poach someone from another company in the future.

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This third point will be driven by himself.

"Sakumo, what do you think?"

Sakumo Hatake looked at Gen Kiyoi and nodded.

"I understand."

"I will leave a will, asking you to take care of Kakashi."

"Yes, I will find a swordsmanship teacher for Kakashi."

The two of them clarified what they needed to do after a simple conversation.

Hatake Sakumo didn't know what Kiyoi Gen wanted to do by recruiting him, but he trusted Kiyoi Gen more than he currently trusted the Konoha leadership.

So, the next afternoon, Kakashi returned home and found his father's body in the room.

This body, created by Kiyoi Gen using Yin-Yang Release, was so realistic that no one could tell the difference.

Tsunade almost discovered it once, but this time, without knowing Sakumo Hatake's physical data, she definitely wouldn't notice anything unusual.

However, it was this stark reality that plunged Kakashi into immense sorrow.

"Sakumo, be nicer to Kakashi from now on."

Sakumo Hatake nodded, his gaze towards Kakashi filled with unreadable emotions.

Guilt? Love? Regret?

Seeing his son's near-mental state, Hatake Sakumo was naturally heartbroken.

Because Kiyoi Gen used illusion magic, Kakashi couldn't sense them, which allowed him to keep a close eye on Kakashi at this time.

Unfortunately, he can't wipe away Kakashi's tears now.

"Sakumo, Kakashi has many friends, he'll definitely get through this."

"Um"

Sakumo Hatake took a deep breath.

Hopefully that time will come soon.

The next morning, when Kurenai and Shizune arrived at the Hatake residence, they saw Kakashi, who hadn't slept all night, leaning against the wall with bloodshot eyes and a dazed expression.

This terrified them.

They quickly contacted Tsunade and Kiyoi Ai, and took the disoriented Kakashi to the commercial headquarters.

Kiyoi Ai cast a genjutsu on Kakashi, causing him to fall into a deep sleep, before forcing him to rest.

When Tsunade saw Sakumo Hatake's body after his suicide, she could no longer contain her anger.

She stormed off to the Hokage Building, and along the way she could hear many people gossiping about Sakumo Hatake.

Rumors can be so terrifying.

The gossip of many people combined to kill a man who was invincible on the battlefield.

But if rumors are really that powerful, why not just use them to kill the enemy?

Tsunade laughed in exasperation.

Rumors can only target your own people.

Other villages heard it and simply ignored it, thinking it had no impact whatsoever.

The Third Hokage bears an undeniable responsibility for allowing this rumor to escalate to the point of murder!

"Lady Tsunade! Please calm down!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi heard the commotion outside the door and was puzzled.

Why is Tsunade here again?

It seems we need to quell the rumors in advance.

With rumors circulating to this extent, it's impossible for Sakumo Hatake to become Hokage.

"boom!!!"

The door to the Hokage's office was completely shattered.

"Old man!"

"Sakumo Hatake committed suicide!"

"Because of your inaction!"

What?!

Dead?!

Hiruzen Sarutobi stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

Just because of this rumor?

Konoha has lost a super-strong ninja?

Chapter 192 Filling the Void in My Heart

The Hatake residence was sealed off.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, dressed in his Hokage uniform, listened to his subordinate's report.

"It has been confirmed as suicide without a doubt."

Upon hearing this report, Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep drag on his cigarette.

He doesn't understand.

Would a former hero of Konoha really commit suicide because of rumors?

Public opinion can be terrifying, even to the point of being able to kill.

Hiruzen Sarutobi never expected that by simply allowing the rumors to persist for a few more days, one of Konoha's most important fighting forces would commit suicide.

It's simply unbelievable.

"Collect Sakumo's body and prepare for his burial."

"and many more!"

Tsunade stopped the people at the scene.

"At least let Kakashi decide how his father should be buried!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi took another drag of his cigarette.

"Indeed, Kakashi is the most heartbroken. Let him decide on Sakumo's funeral arrangements."

After saying that, Hiruzen Sarutobi led everyone away, leaving Tsunade standing alone in the same spot.

"hiss!"

Tsunade stomped her foot hard on the ground, saving it from destruction because she didn't use chakra.