The next morning, Ryosuke continued his physical training to increase his physical attributes.

Although getting beaten up can improve his physical condition, he can't keep going after Might Guy forever, as that's not a long-term solution.

We can't keep sparring with Kai in real strength all the time, as that would be harmful to both of us.

Ryosuke could recover his strength thanks to his powerful regenerative abilities, and he could recover the next day, but Guy was different.

If he gets injured, it could disrupt his life.

This is not what Ryosuke wanted to see.

Moreover, while Ryosuke can continue training without worrying about making money, it's impossible for Kai.

He's just a commoner ninja; it's impossible for him to never do any missions.

If he were to spar with his opponent and injure them, the mission would fail due to injury, or even result in death, which is not what Ryosuke wants.

Just as he was cultivating alone, a masked man appeared not far from him.

Ryosuke sensed the approaching person and stopped what he was doing.

"What are you here for?"

"Could it be that the Third Hokage has decided to protect Naruto properly?"

Perhaps the third generation will still have some understanding of human affairs.

Kakashi sighed inwardly.

Said slowly.

"The Third Hokage instructed me to tell you to stay away from Naruto."

Ryosuke was a little taken aback. Although he harbored resentment, now was not the time to turn against the Third Hokage.

"So what do you plan to do with Naruto? Are you going to reveal his identity to the public?"

He's more concerned about this now.

Kakashi thought about it and then told Ryosuke Uchiha about the Third Hokage's decision.

Because these decisions were not village secrets.

Ryosuke's expression changed when he heard Kakashi's words.

They actually took the villagers' ridicule and hatred towards Naruto as a test.

Such a high-sounding reason.

Just like Gaara, the Jinchuriki of Sunagakure, his father constantly sought out people to provoke Gaara, even attempting to assassinate him. In the end, he even sent Yashamaru, who had always treated Gaara kindly, to assassinate him.

In the end, Gaara used the power of Shukaku to kill the person who was trying to assassinate him, only to discover that he had actually killed his brother-in-law. At that moment, he almost went insane.

From that moment on, Gaara practically became a killing machine.

If he hadn't met Naruto, he probably would have completely fallen into darkness.

In fact, his father did this to test Gaara. Only those who have experienced darkness and still love the village are trustworthy and qualified Jinchuriki.

However, in Ryosuke's eyes, this was a completely brainless approach.

As it turned out, the Fourth Kazekage's approach was wrong.

Even though Gaara later became loyal to Sunagakure, it wasn't his achievement, but rather something he learned from Naruto; it was Naruto's contribution.

Ryosuke stared at Kakashi.

Do you also agree with this test?

Kakashi nodded with a hint of regret.

"This is the Hokage's decision."

Although he didn't quite agree with the decision, there was nothing he could do; he had no say in it.

When Ryosuke saw Kakashi like this, he immediately felt that the other party had truly let down the Fourth Hokage, that the student he had taught was like this.

"I remember that Konoha's White Fang also committed suicide after being verbally abused by the villagers."

"Could this also be a test for him by the higher-ups of Konoha?"

Do you also think such a test is necessary?

Kakashi's expression changed upon hearing this.

His father was once a hero of Konoha, but he abandoned a mission to save his comrades, which led to the villagers cursing him behind his back, and even the comrades he saved cursed him behind his back.

In the end, the father committed suicide.

He certainly did not agree that his father was a sinner.

A person who doesn't even care about their companions is worse than trash.

But what could he do? Everyone in the village thought so, and they all thought his father was wrong.

Perhaps this was also a test from Konoha's higher-ups for his father.

But the father couldn't bear it and committed suicide.

Perhaps Naruto will follow in his father's footsteps.

Perhaps Naruto really shouldn't have been put through such a test.

Naruto is still so young, Kakashi doesn't think he can handle it.

Even his father couldn't withstand it.

He said slowly.

"I don't agree, but this is the Hokage's order."

Upon hearing this, Ryosuke's face lit up with a hint of joy.

It seems Kakashi isn't beyond redemption.

"Go back and tell the Third Hokage."

"The Uchiha clan can contact whomever they want; tell him to mind his own business."

"Even if he is the Hokage, he has no right to interfere in the affairs of our Uchiha clan."

Since the Third Hokage, Mars, doesn't intend to give Naruto a happy childhood, then Ryosuke Uchiha will give him one.

Kakashi was somewhat stunned by Ryosuke's words.

I originally thought this guy was an outlier Uchiha clan member, unlike Obito Uchiha, who lacked the arrogance of a major clan.

He was wrong. At this moment, Uchiha Ryosuke was probably more arrogant than most members of the Uchiha clan.

he said in surprise.

"Are you really going to do this?"

The relationship between the Konoha leadership and the Uchiha clan was already strained.

If Ryosuke Uchiha were to go against the Third Hokage, the consequences could be quite severe.

He wasn't siding with the Uchiha clan, but rather, the fact that a major clan in the village was fighting against the Konoha leadership was not a good thing for the village.

Uchiha Ryosuke nodded.

Even if they fight against the Third Hokage now, so what? Even if they want to take action against the Uchiha clan, they should wait until the meeting with Kumogakure later.

The events in Kumogakure alone are enough to keep the Third Hokage entertained for a long time.

It was clearly the fault of the Hidden Cloud Village, yet Hyuga Hizashi, the younger brother of the Hyuga clan, was made to take the blame and die.

This might end the war, but it would completely erode his loyalty to the Hyuga clan.

There are no members of the Hyuga clan among his subordinates.

Kakashi wanted to say something more, but he kept quiet.

He didn't think he could persuade the arrogant Uchiha clansman in front of him.

Moreover, he really couldn't change the Third Hokage's decision.

Then they disappeared into the woods.

When Ryosuke saw Kakashi disappear, he continued his training, realizing that improving his strength was his strongest trump card.

Chapter 44 Two Months Later

After leaving the grove of trees in the Uchiha clan compound, Kakashi went straight to the Hokage's office.

Upon seeing Kakashi's arrival, the Third Hokage inquired.

"Did you relay my orders to Uchiha Ryosuke?"

He was very concerned about this matter. If Uchiha Ryosuke had contact with Naruto for even one more day, it would be another step that would ruin his plans.

He must keep Naruto Uzumaki, this important pawn, in his grasp.

Kakashi responded truthfully.

"Lord Hokage, he refused."

The Third Hokage hummed in agreement, then his expression changed slightly.

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