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Chapter 16 Kakashi's Memories
43 days until the planet's arrival...
The moment Kakashi stepped out of Konoha Village, he stopped and took a deep breath of the fresh air outside.
He raised his hand and slowly touched his left eye, feeling an unprecedented sense of ease and clarity.
"The Naruto..."
Kakashi muttered to himself, as if his heart was being drawn by some kind of force.
"Is my dream really to become Hokage?"
teacher...
Obito...
And Lin...
They're all gone...
He quietly walked to a stream and looked down at his reflection in the water.
His face was reflected in the water, and his eyes showed a hint of weariness.
Deep in his mind, long-forgotten memories surged forth like a tide.
What were once simple wishes and dreams have become increasingly blurred.
What immediately flooded his mind were scenes of the tedious yet cruel power struggles among the Konoha high-ranking officials that he had experienced while in the Anbu.
Although the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, appeared kind and benevolent, he also harbored his own selfish motives.
Although the Hokage isn't some great villain, he's getting old after all...
A sense of gloom and desolation...
After the Uchiha clan was wiped out, the Third Hokage's faction gained a great deal from the liquidation of the Uchiha clan's assets and even tacitly approved some of Danzo's actions.
For example, those Sharingan users who have gone missing...
Thinking about this, Kakashi's heart grew heavy.
The reason he couldn't see through these things before was because that Sharingan was relentlessly consuming his chakra and even interfering with his brain, keeping his mind in a state of chaos and exhaustion.
However, ever since his left Sharingan was able to close freely in a mysterious way, his mind became exceptionally clear.
The fog before his eyes was suddenly lifted, allowing him to see many details and truths that had been overlooked in the past for the first time.
This change shocked and confused him.
The beliefs and values that I once firmly believed in now seem to be wavering.
He began to doubt whether he truly understood the meaning of the Hokage.
Am I truly suited for that position?
How much unbearable darkness is hidden in the seemingly peaceful ninja world?
Kakashi raised his head and looked at the endless sky in the distance, his eyes filled with a sense of confusion and bewilderment he had never seen before.
"Perhaps, the best I can do now is to find Jiraiya-sama first..."
Kakashi didn't understand why his state of mind had changed so subtly.
Inside the Hokage's office...
Uchiha Awakening's article is still on the desk.
Hiruzen Sarutobi sat quietly at his desk, rubbing his tired temples, his mind racing with thoughts of his next decision.
Three hours have passed since we received the news, and the two Hokage advisors will arrive tomorrow...
The entire village was on the verge of a major crisis, and as the Hokage, he had to find a way out of the chaos.
The situation in Konoha is becoming increasingly tense. With the information about the future apocalypse being exposed, turmoil in the entire ninja world is inevitable.
In the past few hours, Hiruzen has issued orders to adjust the mission...
Most of the Jonin will return to the village tomorrow morning...
Some of the Earth Release Jonin were directly assigned to underground defense construction, building a defensive line within the Land of Fire in preparation for the impending disaster.
In addition, Hiruzen also sent a letter to the daimyo...
In addition, Konoha began transferring a large amount of supplies to ensure its continued survival after the disaster.
Although all of this will alert the other four major ninja villages in the next few days.
"This is a unilateral action by Konoha..."
This action will inevitably attract the attention and suspicion of the four major ninja villages.
Hiruzen Sarutobi originally intended to immediately transmit the information about the impending world's destruction to the five Kage of the other ninja villages via a scroll, hoping that they could unite to deal with the impending disaster.
Just as he was about to take action, Danzo stormed into the office.
"Hiruzen...don't rush to tell them."
Danzo guessed what Hiruzen was going to do the moment he walked in...
"Convene the Five Kage Summit first, and then tell them the news of the world's destruction."
"Danzo, lately you've been appearing more frequently than the two advisors."
When those two were mentioned, Danzo showed disdain: "They're just insects. Anyway, we can't tell the other villages so quickly."
Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi stared directly at Danzo: "Danzo, at a time like this, do you still want to weaken the other villages?"
Danzo remained indifferent, unmoved by Hiruzen Sarutobi's emotions: "Information about the black market has already circulated among various mercenary organizations and some ninjas. They are aware of it, but have not yet made any response."
Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's face darkened, and he couldn't help but retort!
"That's nothing but sophistry. Who would believe such a catastrophic prophecy immediately, especially under such illogical circumstances?"
Danzo didn't reply, but simply shrugged slightly, seemingly uninterested in continuing the argument.
He remained instinctively calm, as if he had anticipated this reaction.
Hiruzen Sarutobi glared at him, and although he was angry, he knew that he couldn't win much of an argument with Danzo on this issue.
"Alright, I'll listen to you. Since you're right, we should indeed convene the Five Kage Summit first, and then formally transmit the information about the world's destruction."
Danzo nodded, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes: "This is beneficial to Konoha, and also to the overall response of the ninja world. After all, Konoha's post-disaster status is our true goal."
"Do you really think that delaying for a few days will benefit Konoha?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi finally spoke, and in Danzo's eyes, this was his old habit returning...
"Delay is necessary, Hiruzen. You see, Konoha's preparations are becoming more and more thorough. If other ninja villages are not prepared to fight back, they will be helpless."
"Konoha can use this opportunity to strengthen its position and even control the entire ninja world after the disaster."
"Rising from the ashes..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed softly, his heart filled with unspeakable worry.
"While Konoha must rise again after this disaster, have you truly considered what kind of catastrophe Konoha will face when disaster strikes again?"
"By then, the village will be in ruins. How much strength can we draw from that ruins to support this dream?"
Danzo snorted coldly upon hearing this, his attitude growing increasingly arrogant.
"When Tobirama-sensei was in trouble back then, didn't we also rise from the ruins? As long as the will of Konoha remains, destruction is never the end, but a brand new beginning."
At this point, Danzo showed a rare hint of concern: "Hiruzen, you're not young anymore, you should rest first. Tomorrow morning, you have to face those people, there's no need to waste your energy arguing with me about this."
"Danzo, what are your plans regarding Fugaku's Sharingan?"
When Fugaku Uchiha was mentioned, Danzo scoffed, "Since he hasn't awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, why bother about those eyes?"
"It's just a matter of reminiscing. You and I can each keep one Sharingan."
Danzo nodded in agreement, after all, the monkey's way of remembering him was quite ingenious.
It's dark humor...
"Okay... I'll have someone send it over."
As soon as he finished speaking, Danzo turned and slowly walked out of the Hokage's office.
The moment he stepped outside, his eyes turned cold and ruthless...
Hiruzen... he's getting more and more senile...
At this critical juncture, they actually tried to extort a Sharingan from me...
You are becoming increasingly unworthy of continuing to sit in the Hokage position...
Only I, Danzo Shimura, can lead Konoha back to its peak.