Outside Konoha's Hero Cemetery, a memorial hall of moderate size had already been set up.
Black and white were the main tones, in the center of the hall was the coffin of the Third Hokage.
As well as a large photograph.
The ninja who arrived were all dressed in black, each holding a white flower.
There was no one maintaining order for the mourning.
Those who arrived went one after another, voluntarily walking to the front of the Third Hokage's photo, placing down the white flowers in their hands, then bowing in respect.
Then they stood to the side, waiting until the burial was over.
When Yagyu and Team 10 arrived, there were already many ninja standing in rows.
The atmosphere was extremely silent, it could even be said to be dead silent.
When Yagyu arrived.
Many people's gazes fell onto him.
There were many emotions.
Awe.
Respect.
Closeness.
Very complicated looks.
Three days ago, during that war, Yagyu's strength had already gained the awe of most ninja.
His figure covered in blood, holding a dripping blade, had deeply entered people's hearts.
Even though Yagyu was still a genin, his strength was already among the very top tier in Konoha.
Throughout the entire mourning process, no one spoke or communicated.
When the first ray of sunlight appeared in the sky,
This memorial for the deceased came to an end.
Konoha could not remain immersed in such sorrow forever, the wheels of history would only keep moving forward, they would never stop because of a person or an event.
After the memorial ended.
Everyone gradually left, everyone was still very busy.
On the way home.
Ino held Yagyu's hand, a trace of worry on her face.
"Sōsuke..."
Turning his head.
Yagyu looked at his girlfriend beside him, noticing the concern in her eyes, he was slightly stunned, then immediately understood why Ino was like this.
These past few days he had not stepped out at all, the rumors in Konoha about him being affected had spread, it would be strange if Ino was not worried.
"Don't worry."
Squeezing Ino's hand, Yagyu said with a gentle smile,
"I am not as fragile as you think, these past few days it is just because of the battle, I was tired and wanted to rest for a while."
Feeling that Yagyu was not lying.
The frown on Ino's face immediately relaxed.
"I knew it, Sōsuke you would not be so easily affected, if that were the case, then you would not be the Sōsuke I know."
Smack.
Pulling Ino closer, Yagyu kissed her on the face, then said,
"There is nothing to do today, let's go eat a bowl of ramen, then go shopping, how about it?"
Hearing this.
Ino nodded excitedly,
"Okay!"
The next morning.
After the memorial yesterday, Yagyu did not continue staying at home.
If he stayed any longer, not only Ino, even his mother would start to worry.
Of course.
Before Tsunade took office, Yagyu had no intention of taking missions.
Leaving his mission movements to those two foolish elders and that scheming Danzō, Yagyu felt very uneasy.
So he only planned to walk around Konoha casually.
[Ding! Host Status Panel]
[Name: Yagyu Sōsuke]
[Chakra: 4731]
[Ninjutsu: 1056]
[Taijutsu: 1033]
[Genjutsu: 1032]
[Bloodline Limit: Senju Sage Body (51%), Mangekyō Sharingan]
[Overall Strength Evaluation: Kage Level]
While walking on the street, Yagyu opened his status panel.
The Mangekyō Sharingan obtained from signing in a few days ago caused Yagyu's strength to surge, his three attributes directly breaking past one thousand in a balanced manner, and the system's evaluation of his strength finally reached Kage level.
"With my current strength, even if the system just evaluates me as newly entering Kage level, my actual combat power definitely surpasses ordinary Kage level."
A confident smile appeared on Yagyu's face, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes,
"If I face Orochimaru now, I can crush him, and if I face Uchiha Itachi, I will definitely not be suppressed by his Tsukuyomi, as for the rest, it will not be as restrictive as before."
After awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan and reaching Kage level, Yagyu was this confident.
He wondered whether his pupil technique, Weakening, if he did not care about ocular power consumption, could reduce Uchiha Itachi's Tsukuyomi to the level of an ordinary genjutsu.
If it could, that would be interesting.
Thinking in his heart, Yagyu closed the system panel and walked aimlessly on the street.
At the food street area.
From afar, Yagyu saw Kakashi holding an adult book, leaning at the entrance of a dango shop and reading.
"This guy is not going on missions, what is he doing here?"
Feeling a bit puzzled, Yagyu walked directly toward Kakashi.
However, when Yagyu arrived at the entrance of the dango shop where Kakashi was, he casually glanced at the customers inside.
With just that one glance, Yagyu's pupils shrank.
Black cloak with red clouds.
Two familiar figures entered Yagyu's sight.
After being slightly startled.
The corner of Yagyu's mouth lifted slightly, he immediately understood their identities,
"Uchiha Itachi, Hoshigaki Kisame, I see, no wonder Kakashi is standing here reading."
After just one look.
Yagyu withdrew his interested gaze.
"Yo, Yagyu, finally willing to come out of the house?"
Kakashi had already noticed Yagyu, and when he saw that Yagyu had noticed the two people inside the shop, he smiled,
"I thought you would stay at home a bit longer, recently Sasuke and the others have been quite worried about you."
Nodding.
Yagyu showed a calm smile and said,
"I cannot keep staying inside, Konoha has just gone through a major upheaval, if I do not come out and walk around, some people might think there are no strong people left in Konoha, and anyone can come here casually."
Hearing Yagyu's words.
Kakashi smiled slightly, before he could continue speaking.
Whoosh.
After a nearly imperceptible gust of wind passed.
Kakashi's expression turned serious as he looked at Yagyu,
"Can I ask you to handle it?"
Shrugging.
Yagyu put his hands in his pockets and said casually,
"No problem, please trust me, last time I fought them it was not satisfying, this time I can make up for that regret."
Nodding.
Kakashi said seriously,
"Then be careful, neither of them is easy to deal with, once I finish handling things, I will come to support you immediately."
Smiling slightly.
Yagyu looked at Kakashi and said,
"It is fine even if you come a little later."
Whoosh.
As his voice fell, with a sharp sound of wind breaking, Yagyu's figure disappeared directly from Kakashi's sight.
Putting the adult book back into his hat.
A worried expression appeared on Kakashi's face,
"I have to hurry, Yagyu facing Uchiha Itachi alone is too dangerous."
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