Konoha: Uchiha, I get stronger by causing trouble.

Chapter 95 That's my dad!

Chiga didn't pay attention to the situation in the ninja world; he focused most of his energy on Hatake Sakumo.

They constantly monitored Sakumo Hatake's movements with crows.

During these three days, Hatake Sakumo did not leave his home at all, staying in his room the entire time.

In the village, some rumors circulated about Sakumo Hatake abandoning the mission to save his comrades.

"Have you heard? Lord Sakumo abandoned the mission to save his comrades."

"I've heard. Lord Sakumo is confused. Ninjas should prioritize missions!"

"Yes, I originally supported Sakumo-sama becoming the next Hokage, but now it seems... sigh!"

"Isn't protecting one's comrades from harm a manifestation of Lord Sakumo's Will of Fire?"

Rumors included both criticism and support for Sakumo Hatake.

Of course, these rumors were only circulating among the Jonin of Konoha.

Chiga only learned about it through Minato.

Even Minato didn't know the specifics of the mission, which suggests a very high level of secrecy.

It is said to have caused significant damage to the Land of Fire.

Note that it refers to the Land of Fire.

In other words, Sakumo Hatake's mission was commissioned by the Land of Fire, not by the village.

These are different concepts.

It's like an employer paying you to do something, but you don't do your job properly and end up messing things up for the employer.

The Land of Fire certainly needs to demand an explanation from Konoha.

As for the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, under pressure from the Land of Fire, he dared not openly say that Sakumo Hatake's decision to abandon the mission in order to save his comrades was correct.

Ultimately, Konoha Village still needs ninjas to complete commissions to generate income.

However, if they openly agree with Sakumo Hatake's approach, it would mean that the Konoha ninjas don't take their employer's entrustment seriously enough.

This will seriously affect the number of commissions received by Konoha Village.

This is also the main reason why Hiruzen Sarutobi dared not say this to his face.

By the river, Chikashi, who was training, asked, "Kakashi, how's your dad? How's his mindset?"

"No, Chiga, you've asked me about my father's condition at least ten times in the past three days."

"What exactly do you want?"

"That's my dad!"

"My dad!!!"

Kakashi roared, his face as black as the bottom of a pot.

[A breach of defense from Kakashi Hatake, mood value +100!]

As the biological son of Hatake Sakumo, he worries about his father's condition every day.

But it doesn't have to be like Chiga, constantly showing concern and care.

Others who don't know the situation might think that Qianhe is his father's biological son and that he himself is an adopted son!

Simply outrageous.

Chiga chuckled sheepishly, "Well, I was just asking, don't get so worked up!"

"It's good that your old man is alright, it's good that he's alright!"

Three more days passed.

Things began to change.

The companion who had been saved by Hatake Sakumo changed his mind and began to criticize Hatake Sakumo, believing that ninjas should prioritize completing their missions and should not have saved him.

For a time, because of this ninja's idea, the majority of Jonin accused Hatake Sakumo.

After observing for the past few days, Chiga realized that there was no conspiracy involved.

In other words, Danzo Shimura was up to something, trying to use this opportunity to completely ruin Sakumo Hatake's reputation and make him no longer a contender for the Hokage position.

The ninja who was saved by Sakumo Hatake changed his story because of Danzo Shimura's influence.

Therefore, Chiga felt it was time to talk to Sakumo Hatake in person.

In fact, Sakumo Hatake's life or death no longer affected the status of the Uchiha clan in the village.

However, out of friendship with Kakashi and to ensure the village had more high-level combat power to deal with the Third Shinobi World War, Chiga was prepared to do her best.

We arrived at the home of the Hatake clan.

Kakashi isn't home; he's probably training alone again.

In the past few days, Minato has been spending a lot of time with Jiraiya because he is developing his own new ninjutsu.

Chiga didn't know if the two were really developing new ninjutsu or secretly observing the young ladies bathing by the river.

Chiga whistled, and a crow flew out from the Hatake clan's backyard.

It came to Chiga's side and cackled.

After hearing the gist of the story, Chiga pushed open the door and entered Sakumo Hatake's room.

At this moment, Sakumo Hatake was kneeling on the ground, with a whetstone in front of him.

He moved like a machine, sharpening the white fang dagger back and forth.

Upon hearing someone enter, Sakumo Hatake stopped what he was doing and looked up at Chiga.

There was not a trace of emotion in those eyes.

Seeing this, Chiga felt that he had arrived at the perfect time.

It seems that Sakumo Hatake is preparing to give his beloved sword a final check before committing seppuku as an apology.

"So those crows were yours? You seem to know what I want to do."

When Sakumo Hatake saw that the person who came in was Chiga, he spoke calmly.

"Lord Sakumo, do you regret the decision you made?"

"No regrets." Hatake Sakumo shook his head.

"That's settled then." Chiga asked, puzzled, "Does Lord Sakumo still care about those rumors?"

"Young man, leave!"

Sakumo Hatake sighed; of course, he didn't care about the rumors and gossip outside.

But the mission failure was indeed his responsibility, and he should take responsibility for it.

Chiga didn't expect to be able to persuade Hatake Sakumo so easily.

After thinking for a moment, Chiga eased the tension with a light laugh, "Who would have thought that the renowned Sakumo Hatake of Konoha would actually consider himself a samurai from the bottom of his heart!"

"And they even want to use samurai methods to erase the mistakes they've made!"

"I think if this news gets out, those enemies who were killed by Lord Sakumo and whose graves are now covered in three-meter-high grass will be so angry that they'll come back to life."

Sakumo Hatake twitched the corner of his mouth and said helplessly.

"Young man, your name is Uchiha Chika, right?"

"I suspect your purpose in coming to persuade me is for the sake of your family?"

"I'm afraid it won't be as you wish."

"While the higher-ups in Konoha won't punish me, there's no possibility of me advancing further in my career!"

"I'm sorry, but even if I live, I will be of no help to your Uchiha clan."

"You're wrong. I'm here for only one thing!"

Chiga looked into Sakumo Hatake's eyes and said, word by word, "I won't let a child lose his father!"

Kakashi

Sakumo Hatake muttered to himself, a flicker of light flashing in his otherwise calm eyes.

Seeing this, Chiga knew that Sakumo Hatake, who had been seeking death, now had a hope for life.

"Sakumo-senpai, you don't want Kakashi to be trapped in darkness for the rest of his life, do you?"

As she spoke, Chiga revealed her Sharingan. At this moment, Hatake Sakumo did not resist at all, but was simply trapped in the illusion woven by Chiga.

I wanted to try and finish at 3 PM, but unfortunately I failed.

(End of this chapter)