Chapter 11 The Will of Fire
"In the ninja world, people who don't follow the rules are called trash, but people who don't cherish their companions are even worse than trash..."
On the way home, Kakashi kept hearing Haneda's words in his mind.
Thump~
Kakashi didn't notice the old man in front of him, and the two of them accidentally bumped into each other.
"Private Marseille," Kakashi apologized immediately.
"It's okay." The uncle lowered his head and looked at the child in front of him, smiling.
"But you're not hurt anywhere, are you? I walk fast and I'm fat, haha..."
As he spoke, the uncle scratched the back of his head and looked embarrassed.
"Nothing, uncle."
"I'm a ninja. I'm not that fragile."
Kakashi responded with a smile. This time the uncle didn't say much, but waved goodbye to Kakashi.
"Goodbye, future little ninja."
"Goodbye, uncle."
Kakashi watched the slightly plump uncle leave, and inadvertently, he caught a glimpse of the glass of a shop decoration in the distance.
His face, covered by a black mask, was reflected in the glass.
Suddenly, Kakashi took off his mask.
This time, a child was reflected in the glass. Kakashi and the child looked at each other and smiled.
"Kakashi, remember, strength is used to protect your companions and the village."
His father's words suddenly echoed in his mind. At that time, he had just shown signs of genius and had just entered school.
He did not respond to his father, but nodded silently.
And this time, he had the answer in his heart.
Just like the uncle I met by chance just now, he is an adult, and the first thing he cares about is me as a child.
As a ninja, the first person I care about is the uncle who is an ordinary person.
This is the will of fire, and it is also the meaning of a father's protection of his companions and the village.
Kakashi put his mask back on and headed back towards home.
The setting sun shines at the end of the street, and at this moment, his eyes are no longer confused.
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Arriving at the door of his house, Kakashi pushed it open and placed his shoes flat on the shoe cabinet.
"I'm back, father."
Kakashi smiled, his tone more relaxed.
His voice did not change, it was the same as last night, but when Sakumo in the room heard it, it felt like a different person.
"Kakashi, you seem to be in a good mood today. Did something happen at school?"
Sakumo said softly.
Seeing his son's relaxed look, he also felt relaxed, and the depression and fatigue on his face dissipated a lot.
"Father, this afternoon the Third Hokage's son, Asuma, mentioned your failed mission."
"Is that so? Then he must be in a bad mood?" Sakumo waved his hand and said without much concern.
He didn't want to involve his parents' generation in matters between his children.
Besides, Sakumo had heard a lot about Asuma's temper from the Hokage.
Two words: rebellion.
Kakashi nodded and said slowly: "He called you a waste, but at this time, someone also called you a hero."
"Oh? Whose child is this?" Shuomao asked with a smile.
"Uchiha Haneda and Uchiha Obito."
Hearing this, Sakumo frowned, but then he relaxed when he thought of Asuma calling him a waste in public.
Why should parents be involved in matters between children?
Besides, the Uchiha is also a member of the village.
Kakashi did not notice his father's fleeting facial expression at this time, and he continued:
"Haneda told me that in the ninja world, people who don't follow the rules are called trash, but people who don't cherish their companions are even worse than trash."
"Father, do you remember what you once told me?"
"Strength is used to protect, whether it's companions or the village."
"A ninja is not a tool, but a weapon that symbolizes protection."
"This is the Will of Fire!"
Kakashi finished speaking and Sakumo fell completely silent.
He stared at his son blankly, and it took him a long time to calm down.
"You are right, Kakashi. Protection is the meaning of strength. This is the will of fire, and it is also my ninja way!"
After saying that, Sakumo suddenly laughed.
His smile was no longer forced, it was genuine.
Perhaps he was relieved to see the changes in his son.
Or maybe, he figured out everything that happened to him.
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[Ding! Hatake Kakashi's favorability +5]
[Ding! Hatake Kakashi's favorability +7]
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[Ding! Hatake Kakashi's favorability +37]
[Ding! Hatake Sakumo's impression +61]
[Host's favorability with Sarutobi Asuma reaches 63, and he gains the understanding of Genin-level Fire Release Ninjutsu]
[Host's favorability with Hatake Kakashi reaches 153, obtains 0.3 cards of chakra, A-level ninjutsu Chidori, and partial Sharingan pupil power]
[Host's favorability with Hatake Sakumo reaches 81, and obtains swordsmanship expertise]
"Sure enough, Kakashi's favor can also bring the power of the Sharingan!"
When Haneda saw the Sharingan power as a reward, he became envious of the Kamui again.
Among the Kaleidoscope Eye Techniques, Kamui's power is definitely ranked in the top two.
As for the one who can rival Kamui, it is of course the strongest illusionist Kotoamatsukami.
In Haneda's opinion, the former is very comprehensive, while the latter has too long CD but plays a decisive role.
As for Sakumo and Asuma, it's buy one get one free...
Wait, what's going on with Asuma???
This second-generation shadow man was mocked and killed instantly by himself as a villain, but his favorability towards him increased as a result.
Isn't he a masochist? ! !
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On the other side, the Hokage Building.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was holding a crystal ball and staring at it intently.
The surface of the crystal ball was like a projection, projecting the interior of a hot spring hotel in Konoha.
Inside the hot spring shop, countless young girls were laughing and playing...
Undoubtedly, as the Hokage, he is understanding the people's sentiments.
dong dong dong...
There was a knock on the door, and Sarutobi Hiruzen calmly wiped the crystal ball and retracted the telescope technique.
He picked up the pipe on the table, took a deep puff, and calmed his restless heart.
"Please come in."
At this time, Haneda and his friends' teacher, Takakura Bunta, walked in.
The class he taught was composed of representatives from the major families in the village, typical of which were the Uchiha, Hyuga, and Ino-Shika-Chou.
Moreover, the Hokage's son Asuma is also among them, so he is naturally qualified to meet the Hokage. His situation is similar to that of Iruka.
"Mr. Sandai, I am here to report on the teaching situation in the class."
"Did Asuma get into trouble at school?" Sarutobi Hiruzen asked with a smile, taking a puff of his cigarette.
Gao Cangfun thought about it, nodded, and said:
"Asuma called Kakashi's father a piece of shit at school and said something about rumors in the village."
"Okay, I understand. I'll take him to apologize to Sakumo in person."
Sarutobi Hiruzen said somewhat helplessly.
There was no way. As Asma's father, he had the responsibility to clean up the mess for his son.
Seeing that Takakura Bunta had not said goodbye yet, Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled and said:
"Anything else, Bunta?"
"It is like this, Sandaime-sama. When Asuma said that about Sakumo-sama, both Uchiha Haneda and Uchiha Obito refuted him and called him a hero."
"And Haneda defeated Asuma. Even Kakashi was defeated by Haneda."
