Opening the last episode, the Jōnin Squad and Chunin Squad had already disbanded, with only dozens of Anbu remaining near the Hokage Building, awaiting the Hokage's orders.
Hiruzen Sarutobi stood on top of the half-destroyed building, silently looking at the mess his old friend had left behind.
Whatever unpleasantness had occurred between the two of them in the past, it all became insignificant the moment Danzo died and his existence vanished.
The Third Hokage, known as the 'Ninja Hero,' stood for a long time, a rare trace of melancholy appearing on his face.
But he was already a qualified politician and quickly composed himself, arranging for two Advisors to handle the aftermath.
Calming the Ninja Clans' emotions, blocking relevant news, repairing damaged buildings, covering up and shifting blame, dealing with the Daimyo's inquiries... there were many things to do, and even as the Hokage, he could only mourn for a short while.
The hem of the Hokage's robe disappeared around the corner, signaling the official end of the incident.
[Hiruzen probably never expected Danzo to die in such a way, being judged.]
[Everyone seemed so normal when they were young...]
[You choose your own path, and you must bear the consequences.]
[I have only three 'no's for Danzo: no support, no understanding, no sympathy.]
Soothing and melodious piano music flowed like a babbling brook, presenting a panorama of Konoha's people after the civil war.
The Inuzuka Clan Head returned home with his granddaughter, only to be fiercely scolded by his daughter, raising his hands in surrender;
The Hyūga Clan Head sat upright in the living room, instructing two identical-looking young people on something;
The Ino–Shika–Chō trio gathered to drink tea and play chess, chatting about everything under the sun, showing no signs of sadness over the death of an Advisor;
Kushina returned home, hugging Kana and jumping with joy, telling her some earth-shattering good news, after which Kana cried profusely in shock;
Jiraiya and Might Duy were making a commotion in the Hospital, and Tsunade gave each of them a monstrous punch, ordering them to shut up and be quiet;
The Uchiha children excitedly and gesticulatingly described to their parents how they were rescued, their eyes shining with adoration;
Mikoto wept tears of joy, pulling out that outfit from the bottom of the closet, preparing to take it to the Hospital at dawn for its owner;
Finally, Kakashi sat by the Hospital bed, just like Naraku once did, praying that an important person would not leave him... [The Inuzuka family is quite funny, hahaha]
[I feel like the Ninja Clans are starting to lose trust in the Hokage.]
[Be confident, remove the words 'I feel like'.]
[Uncle Dai can finally stop feeling guilty, and Kana's light has returned, wuwuwuwu.]
[From now on, a story will always be told among the Uchiha children.]
[Mikoto's child has another older brother!]
[Stop tormenting Kakashi, please give the KakaNara pairing some sweetness, please, please.]
The music fell silent, and the sky brightened.
The morning light streamed through the window, filling the entire room. Kakashi groggily lifted his head, finding that Naraku still hadn't woken up, and the sadness seemed to overflow from the screen.
Kana walked into the ward, handed him the fried rice she had made herself, and gestured for him to eat something.
A few seconds of flashbacks inserted, showing Kana looking bewildered as she learned from Kushina that Kakashi had been under a genjutsu, which explained his abnormal behavior back then.
She decided to believe it—after all, it was obvious to anyone that the news of Naraku's sacrifice had almost taken half of Kakashi's life; he couldn't possibly be lying about this.
For the first time since their last meeting, Kana apologized to Kakashi, but he said, "I should be the one saying sorry."
"Naraku was so important to you, and I lost him."
[My ship is alive, but not completely alive (sobbing).]
[Don't let me find out who is tormenting our KakaNara, or I will never let him go! (furious)]
[The fried rice Kana was fed by Sakumo in the Hospital was also golden.]
[Wuwuwuwu, I'm completely in tears... Kakashi, please don't blame yourself like this...]
[On my star-crossed ship, they love each other but torment each other.]
Kana asked Kakashi if he would explain the genjutsu, but he evasively took a bite of rice, saying he didn't know.
He was afraid that even if he told the truth, Naraku wouldn't reconcile with him;
He was also afraid that Naraku, that simpleton, would believe such an incredible reason and forgive him too easily.
-- Was I completely innocent in that matter?
-- Pushing everything onto genjutsu, saying it was someone else's conspiracy...
-- Would I then be justified in happily reconciling with Naraku?
Kana saw through what Kakashi was thinking and, exasperated by this fool, snatched away the bento box and rice spoon—after he had finished eating, of course.
[Kakashi, you big fool! At least let Naraku know that you never blamed him! Wuwuwuwu!]
[One can only say that Kakashi understands Naraku too well. He knows Naraku always thinks of others and is always being wronged. Kakashi himself doesn't want to forgive himself, so he is even more unwilling to let Naraku forgive him easily.]
[But Naraku never blamed Kakashi... he's almost driven himself crazy...]
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