【Naruto-Kakashi】Lawless

Chapter 54

Kakashi and Wutian took advantage of the darkness to avoid the sight of the medical staff and entered the ward through the window.

Metkai and Shinichi Hinokage had been guarding the hospital bed early in the morning.

On the hospital bed was Rock Lee, who was seriously injured by Sandstorm Gaara earlier today.

Rock Lee is still in a coma due to being sedated.

"Wutian," Zhen looked solemn, "Come and take a look."

"Gaara of the Sand Ninja used the ninjutsu 'Sand Coffin' to break Li's leg. Now the part of Li's bones has been -" Shinichi glanced at Gai, who was unusually silent, and said in shame, "Our current level is not at all Intensive treatment is possible.”

Wutian stepped forward, lifted up the quilt on the hospital bed, and looked at it carefully. Every time he glanced at it, the unbearable look in his eyes grew.

"...There's nothing you can do? Wu Tian?" Kai looked at Wu Tian's eyes and became gradually disappointed.

"..." Wutian sighed softly.

"Sorry, Kai," she said softly, "I can't cure him."

"All the bones have been shattered, and with the eight gates of Dunjia being used, the situation cannot be optimistic."

\"From the current point of view, saving his life is the best situation,\" Wu Tiandao,\"With Konoha's current medical standards, it is difficult to cure him.\"

Wu Tian paused, looking at Kai who was losing all hope little by little, and still said with difficulty: "... Even Master Tsunade - I guess there is only a little certainty that he can be cured; and the master cannot move Surgery—you already knew that.”

"...That's it." Kai was silent for a while and continued to stay beside his beloved disciple's bed without saying a word.

Wutian and the others silently retreated, leaving Kai enough space to clear his thoughts.

"What a pity," Shinichi shook his head, "He is obviously a very young and outstanding ninja."

"What do you want to do with the Suna ninja who sent such a genin?"

"There will be a conclusion soon." Wutian said.

"Sandaime-sama sent me to the gathering place of Suna ninja tonight to collect information."

"Is that so?" Shinichi's eyes darkened, "Then the Sand Ninja really has a problem, right?"

"The Sand Ninja may have joined forces with the Sound Ninja and decided to attack Konoha." Kakashi confirmed Shinichi's words.

"That's more or less the case," Wutian nodded, "I'll leave first."

Watching Muten disappear into the night, Kakashi turned around and said calmly:

"Then I'll leave first, Shinichi-senpai. I have something to report to the Sandaime-sama."

"Oh." Shinichi responded casually, then lowered his head and lit a cigarette.

The cigarette butt flashed brightly and dimly, with a complex expression as he blew out a smoke ring.

These two children——

He has watched them grow up with his own eyes.

What they had experienced was shocking even to him, a senior.

But these two children are still standing firmly, guarding Konoha in the light and in the dark.

"The future is terrifying."

Although I don't know what they are thinking in their hearts, wouldn't it be great as long as they can stand together and fight side by side like this?

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the other side.

After hearing the conspiracy between the Suna Ninja and the Sound Ninja, Muten looked solemn and hid his aura, avoiding the eyes and ears of the Suna Ninja's Maggi and the Sound Ninja's Yakushi Kabuto, and successfully sent the information to the third generation.

"Is there a plan to collapse Konoha?" Sandai looked at Muten who was kneeling in front of him and Kakashi who had just finished his report.

"That guy Orochimaru turned out to have this idea."

He stood up, put his hands behind his back, and walked to the window, facing the particularly bright moonlight tonight.

The Sound Ninja Village created by Orochimaru, the Sand Ninja Village that has always been at odds with Konoha, and the One-Tail Jinchuriki of the Sand Ninja.

That rebel...

This failed teacher...

Do we have to reach this point in the end?

All because of the original unbearability, Orochimaru was allowed to live.

If only I could be more cruel back then——

But what's the use of talking about this now.

The apprentice he was once most proud of has completely declared war on him.

Under the moonlight, Sandai's figure looked particularly old.

"Sir, Third Generation," Wutian raised his head, "please make a decision."

"We can no longer let the enemy run wild in Konoha."

"Now that we have grasped the direction of the situation, why not take advantage of-"

"No need, Wutian." Sandai calmly interrupted Wutian.

"Let them proceed according to the so-called 'Konoha Collapse Plan'."

"Konoha will be prepared in advance to deal with Suna Ninja and Sound Ninja." The third generation looked deeply, "As for Orochimaru -"

"A disciple who has gone astray should always have a master to help him return to the right path."

"But--"

"Sandaime-sama, Orochimaru is very dangerous." Kakashi said.

"Years ago, Orochimaru was already among the 'Three Ninjas' along with Jiraiya-sama and Tsunade-sama. Now many years have passed, and Orochimaru's strength has grown a lot."

"We cannot let Konoha's Hokage deal with danger alone." Muten insisted.

"..." Sandai pondered for a long time and finally turned his head.

"Muten, Kakashi, I can understand your mood. But-"

"The sins caused by me should still be solved by me."

"It is precisely because of Orochimaru's danger that I, the Hokage of Konoha, should face it personally."

"I have already carried a lot of sins, and I have been carrying the title of Hokage for a long time."

"Besides, I feel at ease with you children." Sandai's eyes gradually became kind.

"In the future, even if I am gone, you can hold up the sky of Konoha and protect the new generation of Konoha."

Hearing the Sandai's last words, Kakashi and Muten suddenly raised their heads and looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen in disbelief.

——At this moment, they directly realized that the old man in front of them was not only a loving village chief, but also a strong man who bore the title of "Shadow".

Every "shadow" will be determined to give everything for the village at this time.

"Three generations of adults..."

Maybe Wutian himself didn't notice that there was a trace of fear in her pupils.

——The same fear as the first time he faced death as a medical ninja.

But the Sandaime noticed.

"Muten, Kakashi."

"Don't be afraid of death."

"Death is not the end, but a new beginning."

"Even fallen dead leaves can nourish the soil and encourage the growth of new leaves."

“And now, it’s time for the dead leaves to make room for the new leaves.”

"But -" Wutian raised his head and opened his eyes wide, "If we can deal with it together -"

Can you save the person in front of you?

Can regret be avoided?

Wouldn’t it be as helpless as when watching relatives and friends die?

Feeling Muten trembling, Kakashi gently held her shoulders.

He opened his mouth to comfort, his eyes as gentle as water:

"Wutian, don't be afraid."

"This is the decision of the third generation of adults."

It is also the last pride of a strong man in his twilight years.

No one can stop it, no one.

Everyone knows it.

But even if I understand everything, I still can't help but think about other possibilities.

Sandai also understands Wutian's thoughts.

However, since so many sins have been caused, it is up to him to finish it off.

Konoha's "fire" will no longer be harmed.

Let him solve everything by himself.

Even if it means losing your life.

"Muten, Kakashi, do you hate me?"

Meeting the eyes of the two men, Sandai smiled slightly: "No need to answer."

"I have never been an excellent Hokage. I can't have a clear conscience in every move I make. I even say that many of the things that happened to you were caused by my weakness and hesitation."

"Even so, you still choose to protect Konoha."

"I want to thank you on behalf of all of Konoha."

Wutian was speechless.

Kakashi loved Konoha, even if he was treated unfairly - she always knew this.

But what about her?

How does she feel about the person in front of her?

Maybe, I also hated it.

I hate that he failed to stabilize the public opinion in the village, but allowed Uncle Sakumo to be forced to commit suicide.

I hate him for not being ruthless enough to deal with Danzo Shimura, allowing her to be tricked and put into danger at a young age.

He hated him for not stopping Shimura Danzo's conspiracy, which caused Shisui to lose his eyesight and his life.

I hate that even after Shisui died, he didn't have the heart to break up with Shimura Danzo completely. Instead, he let Itachi kill the entire clan, only to save his younger brother's life, but he also had to run around and bear infamy for the village.

She hated that he didn't protect Naruto when she left, but allowed the villagers to abuse him as much as they wanted.

I also hate...that this person resolutely chose to die at this time to awaken the will of fire of the Konoha ninja.

He was a good Hokage to most people.

Wutian does not agree with all his views and practices, but still respects him.

Such people will also die.

Of course hate exists, but people seem to be particularly tolerant of the dead.

Of course, being unruly is not exempt from vulgarity.

When love and hate are buried in the soil with death, the future is a new beginning.

As for this village——

Deep down in her heart...is she really absolutely loyal to this not-so-clean village that brought her the greatest darkness?

Or does her loyalty stem from her "love" for those important people? Because she loves those people, she is loyal to the village.

She doesn't know.

...If those people weren't here... Wutian thought of the craziest possibility.

Will she choose to defect?

She couldn't figure it out, maybe she didn't dare to think about it.

If you don't dare to think about it, the result has already come out, but you just don't dare to admit it.

It's because she is too cowardly, not daring to love wholeheartedly, nor daring to hate completely.

Therefore, he will maintain such a situation - living only to protect the people he loves and unable to find the meaning of his own existence.

So I never dare to think about the future.

In the final analysis... all this was caused by herself, as she had never dared to admit.

I also thought about giving up everything, but in the end I was still hesitant and worried.

I also thought about being loyal wholeheartedly, but in the end my heart was cold because I had seen too much darkness.

——I have long been unable to naively believe in everything that is bright.

——It has been contaminated for a long time and cannot be cleansed again.

——I have been unable to reconcile with those people for a long time.

Everything was obviously a foregone conclusion, but she was too cowardly to admit it.

What you are loyal to is this person or the people you love.

What I hate is this village or the people in the village.

She dared not think.

Still cowardly.

I still dare not face the darkest corner of my heart.

I was afraid that I really wasn't worthy enough to stand next to Kakashi.

So she remained mute, just like Kakashi, she didn't speak.

The Sandaime saw the two men lowering their heads in obedience and understood what they meant.

"Go," he said, "go gather all the jounin and ANBU leaders."

“It’s time to make a plan to deal with it.”

"Let those people know that the title of Konoha's Strongest Ninja Village is not for nothing."

"Yes."

"Yes."

Seeing the two people ducking away from the window, Sandai sighed and turned back to face the moonlight.

I thought of Orochimaru's appearance as a student again.

The student he was most proud of.

However, the teacher could no longer relent.

In the name of Naruto.

midnight.

The gathered ninjas dispersed as quietly as they came, with just a hint of solemnity on their faces.

"Is it okay, Wutian?"

Qinghe can always say words of concern in a provocative tone.

"Of course, Teacher Qinghe." Wutian raised his head.

Under the moonlight, a strange light flashed in her pupils.

"As long as the Treasury Department is prepared to fund the repairs, it will be fine."

"I am - Bo Feng Wutian."