Chapter 40: Uchiha Itachi is with him!
Hyuga Makoto's words caused ripples in Kakashi's heart.
He naturally remembered that on the first day Hyuga Makoto joined the team, he had said 'comrades are the most worthy of being cherished.'
And Hyuga Makoto's performance in a series of subsequent missions had all proven this.
It's just that he didn't expect the reason Hyuga Makoto had such thoughts would be like this...
"Senior Obito gave the Sharingan to the Captain because he cherished you, Captain, as a comrade."
Hyuga Makoto noticed the change in Kakashi's mood and continued to speak.
"As for Senior Rin's specific reasons, I don't know, but I believe she made such a choice to protect the Captain and more people."
"Yeah."
Kakashi nodded gently, his gaze filled with emotion and some relief.
"They were both that kind of person, and they were both true heroes."
"So, I plan to come and pay my respects today."
Hyuga Makoto said softly, then looked at Kakashi curiously.
"Captain, although it's a bit offensive, could you tell me some of your past fun stories if possible?"
"Don't call me Captain anymore, just call me by my name."
Kakashi glanced at Hyuga Makoto, but a smile appeared on his face.
"As for us, there might not be many interesting stories, after all, I graduated early..."
Kakashi's mood was very good now; he already acknowledged Hyuga Makoto quite a bit.
And now that he understood the source of Hyuga Makoto's 'original intention', the recognition in his heart became even deeper!
Moreover, with many things weighing on his heart, he also wanted to talk about them.
He spoke very slowly, starting from some things in his childhood, and Hyuga Makoto listened very seriously.
"That's roughly how it was..."
After an unknown amount of time, Kakashi finished the story, which made him scratch his head involuntarily.
"I really didn't expect to talk for so long."
"This shows that Senior Kakashi has always kept them in his heart."
Hyuga Makoto didn't mind and gave a light laugh.
"I think if they knew, they would definitely be very happy."
"Perhaps..."
Kakashi also smiled and nodded; his mood was indeed very good now.
However, at this moment, Hyuga Makoto suddenly asked curiously.
"Just Senior, after listening to your story, I noticed that you don't seem to have visited their former residences since they left?"
"Uh, this..."
Kakashi himself was stunned because, thinking carefully, it seemed he really hadn't gone!
At first, he didn't dare to face it, as images would always flash in his mind.
Later, he joined the Anbu and slowly recovered, but with many Anbu missions, he never had much time.
Coupled with some other reasons, he basically only came to the Memorial Stone.
"Rin's former residence was destroyed in the Nine-Tailed incident, and Obito is an Uchiha..."
"So what? Even just taking a look is better than doing nothing at all."
Hyuga Makoto looked at Kakashi and spoke faintly.
"After all, there were once traces of their lives there. This can be considered a kind of mourning, encouraging oneself to move forward, right?"
"You kid..."
Kakashi was a bit caught between laughter and tears, but he had to admit he was moved.
Hyuga Makoto's words had truly touched the softest part of his heart.
He really felt that this kid was so much like Obito...
However, ten minutes later.
"You guy, what kind of book did you buy?!"
Kakashi looked at the book in his hand, the exposed part of his face already turning red.
"What's wrong with this book?"
Hyuga Makoto blinked 'confusedly' and asked curiously.
"I saw it was written by Jiraiya-sama. Is it not good?"
"Jiraiya-sama?"
As soon as Kakashi heard this name, he suddenly felt a headache.
"No wonder it's this kind of book..."
"Eh? Senior doesn't like it? Then give it to me, I'll exchange it for another one tomorrow."
"..."
"How strange, it's clearly a bestseller. I'll go back and take a good look at it."
"No, I like it very much, thank you!"
Kakashi immediately shook his head; this book was really not suitable for a kid like Hyuga Makoto to read.
He felt the Konoha bookstore was too irresponsible, actually letting a young fellow buy this kind of book?
It's just...
Kakashi felt an itch in his heart. Although he felt it was wrong to read this stuff, he couldn't help but want to read it!
"Is this the literary talent of Jiraiya-sama?"
After thinking about it, Kakashi still opened the book and started reading while walking!
Hyuga Makoto found it a bit funny; the current Kakashi was slowly starting to have the style of Team 7!
"That's more like it. This is how I remember you..."
The two chatted all the way and slowly arrived at the Uchiha Clan grounds.
The Uchiha had been moved to the edge of Konoha, but what was quite ridiculous was that they had collectively moved the buildings that hadn't been destroyed.
Therefore, Obito's residence was also preserved, which made Hyuga Makoto feel that Ninjas were really suitable for civil engineering...
Kakashi still had his head down reading, but his words became much more serious.
"We're here. This place is an Autonomous District just like your Hyuga, but let's be careful. You know the situation with the Uchiha."
"I understand, I won't provoke them."
Hyuga Makoto nodded, then sighed again.
"Speaking of which, Uchiha Shisui is really a pity, actually committing suicide for no reason."
"..."
Kakashi swallowed; he felt that bringing Hyuga Makoto here might not have been a wise choice.
But since they were already here, what else could he do?
"Don't talk about that anymore, let's go."
"Oh."
While speaking, the two of them stepped into the Uchiha Clan.
As soon as they entered, they sensed many pairs of eyes staring at them from all around.
Those gazes were very unfriendly, as if they were facing an enemy!
But neither of them cared; Kakashi was still reading.
While Hyuga Makoto looked around curiously, feeling even more emotional in his heart.
"Uchiha Itachi is truly ruthless..."
Like the Hyuga, the Uchiha also had a commercial street.
And those active and operating on this street were all ordinary people who couldn't become Ninjas, as well as the old, weak, women, and children!
Hyuga Makoto really couldn't understand; these people had almost no choice and no strength at all.
Since Uchiha Itachi was going to bear everything, wouldn't it have been better to kill the main forces of the coup and let Konoha step in to protect these ordinary people?"
"Does he really have something wrong with his head..."
Hyuga Makoto pursed his lips; he had once read some materials about the Sengoku period.
Even in that chaotic Sengoku era, the major clans would stop when necessary for the sake of continuation and Legacy.
After all, everyone has times when they lose, and it was this restraint that allowed so many bloodline limit clans in the Ninja World to pass down their heritage.
"But these 'Madly Filial Duo' are really going for the kill..."
Shaking his head, Hyuga Makoto sighed in his heart before turning to look at Kakashi.
"Senior, the people here aren't very friendly. Should we call Uchiha Itachi over?"
"Look for him?"
Kakashi also took a subtle glance around and then nodded.
"Indeed, it would be good to have him help out."
"Help me watch the surroundings; leave finding him to me."
Hyuga Makoto immediately started laughing, but it made Kakashi's eyes widen.
Using the Byakugan in the Uchiha Clan grounds—aren't you afraid of causing an even bigger misunderstanding?
But he was a step too slow; Hyuga Makoto's Byakugan had already unfolded.
Seeing this, Kakashi's scalp felt numb, but he could only help block for Hyuga Makoto.
"Found him. He's on the back mountain."
Fortunately, Hyuga Makoto's movements were truly swift, which made Kakashi breathe a sigh of relief.
"Close it quickly, this is the Uchiha after all."
"Senior, there seems to be a situation."
But at this moment, Hyuga Makoto's brow furrowed, and his voice was somewhat grave.
"Do you remember that guy Hokage-sama mentioned?"
"Hmm?"
Kakashi was stunned, his gaze narrowing as he asked nonchalantly.
"That masked guy?"
"Yeah. Although he's not wearing the attire with a black background and red clouds, he has an orange swirl mask just like the description, and his right eye is a Sharingan!"
"Mask, Sharingan..."
"Besides that, he seems to be with Uchiha Itachi..."
"!!!"
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