Konoha Police Department.
"Yoru, Kakashi, if he continues like this in the ANBU, it will be too dangerous. We should request the Third Hokage's help. Kakashi's position in the ANBU has already been revoked, but even if he goes on missions outside, his mental trauma could still pose a risk. So, Yoru, I beg you!"
Inside the office, Might Guy knelt respectfully, and even made a solemn gesture of pleading.
"Yoru Now, only the patrolling security team and prison guard duties in the Police Department can allow Kakashi to rest properly for a while."
Seeing Might Guy put aside his dignity and come to the Police Department to plead for Kakashi, Uchiha Yoru also felt emotional about their relationship. He sighed and said, "Might Guy, I understand your concern. After all, Kakashi is my fellow student too, but I'm afraid he won't accept it."
"Don't worry, Yoru. I will bring Kakashi with me."
Might Guy, now filled with determination, lifted his head. It is too dangerous for Kakashi to continue like this. He could easily get into trouble. Being a ninja is already a high-risk profession, and if they fail due to mental trauma, they can't just stand by and do nothing.
While Yoru appeared worried about Kakashi's condition, he was also silently pondering. He had casually mentioned the idea that night, hoping to communicate more with Kakashi in the future. After all, the current Kakashi was going through the darkest period of his life, and it might be Yoru's only chance.
If Kakashi's resolve becomes as solid as a rock, it might be difficult to persuade or console him. No, it might be impossible.
Kakashi's ANBU position has been revoked? Might Guy appeared with a firm determination to request something.
Something felt off, and as Might Guy left, Yoru furrowed his brow, showing a hint of a headache.
"Does the Police Department become a spy den? Everyone wants to place a spy here."
If he didn't know the original plot, he might have been deceived as well, thinking that Might Guy, Sarutobi Asuma, and others had all requested together, and Hiruzen knew about this later and released Kakashi from the ANBU position.
Afterward, Might Guy's passionate spirit made him come to the Police Department to seek his old classmate, and everything seemed to be a logical and reasonable sequence of events.
As a classmate, he had discovered Kakashi's mental trauma, so naturally, he would try to comfort and find ways to help him, even going to request the Third Hokage, resulting in Kakashi's release from the ANBU position and allowing him to rest at home.
Finally, as a good friend, Might Guy was deeply worried about Kakashi's condition, and it seemed that the Police Department was the most suitable job now. Not only was it easy with little danger, but it also provided Kakashi with time to recover from his mental trauma.
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Konoha, Memorial Stone.
Under the evening sun, Kakashi's gaze appeared somewhat vacant, as if lost in memories. Surrounding the stone were neatly arranged tombstones, burying all the heroes who had died bravely fighting for Konoha. The Memorial Stone was inscribed with the names of all those people.
At this moment, footsteps sounded, and instinctively, Kakashi walked away from his reverie and turned to gaze at the approaching figure behind him.
The person had bandages wrapped around their head, and like Kakashi, only one eye was visible. The figure was wearing a loose, deep green attire and walked slowly toward the Memorial Stone.
"You're Hatake Kakashi, right?"
The person looked at Kakashi with a calm expression. Although he didn't recognize him, as a ninja who had worked in the ANBU for so many years, how could Kakashi not know this person?
"Danzo-sama!" Kakashi respectfully addressed the person. He knew this was Danzo, also known as Shimura Danzo, the leader of ANBU Root, the most mysterious and secretive division of Konoha, second only to the Hokage.
Danzo, with bandages covering his forehead and one eye exposed, calmly looked at Kakashi and said, "Kakashi, I heard that you were removed from the ANBU. Would you like to work under me at Root?"
Kakashi's expression became puzzled. He was indeed removed from the ANBU, and this was public knowledge. But join Root?
"The Fourth Hokage, who sent you to the ANBU, is no longer in this world. You have been restored to the position of the Third Hokage's direct subordinate. And the Third Hokage, a proponent of peace, was the one who caused the delay in the war, leading to the deaths of Obito and Rin."
Danzo calmly explained, as if discussing an ordinary matter. Hearing this, Kakashi's expression changed from indifferent to serious. (The conversation between Danzo and Kakashi in the original manga)
Danzo had his unique way of manipulating people, although not as manipulative as Danzo. But he had his own way.
Kakashi's emotions couldn't help but fluctuate upon hearing this, and Danzo, hiding one eye behind the bandages, narrowed it slightly, revealing a sinister smile, while the other eye remained calm and indifferent.
"I don't want this to be his plan to regain the position of Hokage, but I can't leave the future of Konoha in the hands of such a person."
After saying this, Danzo slowly approached the Memorial Stone and placed a bouquet of white chrysanthemums. Then, without looking back, he chose to leave. But as he turned around, a cold smile appeared on his lips.
Hiruzen, oh Hiruzen, Kakashi is the sharpest blade among the geniuses. But you insisted on putting him away. A blade can only deter enemies when it's unsheathed, not when it's hidden in the scabbard at home like yours.
At this moment, the 15-year-old Kakashi was not as resolute in his thoughts as he would later become. Under Danzo's insinuations, a complex mix of emotions appeared in Kakashi's eyes.
The night of the Nine-Tails attack! Was it a scheme by the Third Hokage to regain his position as Hokage?
Danzo was indeed a master of triggering people's darkest thoughts. Although not explicitly stated, just a few words threw Kakashi into a struggle with darkness.
Now, in front of the Memorial Stone, Kakashi's eyes looked even more confused. It was a fact that the Third Hokage ordered them not to join the fight against the Nine-Tails on that night. But by that time, the Third Hokage had already retired from office. Shouldn't the Fourth Hokage have been in power? Why did the Third Hokage issue such an order?
And that night, why did his teacher Minato die, along with his wife? Minato's child became a Jinchuriki, but the Jinchuriki suffered!
These scenes kept replaying in Kakashi's mind, and the benevolent smile of the Third Hokage now seemed to carry a tinge of coldness. For a moment, Kakashi even broke into a cold sweat, and his eyes revealed a look of shock and fear.
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