Hokage: What's wrong with Danzo?!
The hand that Whitebeard voluntarily extended, along with the words he spoke, left Kakashi in a daze.
He didn't know why Whitebeard was so insistent on making him his son?
Did he have any advantages or special traits?
Or was it that for Whitebeard... he didn't care about a person's advantages or special traits, he wanted to adopt whoever he wanted as his son?
Kakashi thought the latter was more likely.
Because that was the kind of character Whitebeard was, and Kakashi understood this very well.
When this thought flashed through his mind, Kakashi suddenly realized, how did he understand Whitebeard so well?
Even he was a bit surprised.
He was clearly not a crew member of the Whitebeard Pirates, let alone Whitebeard's son.
But he understood Whitebeard better than anyone else in the ninja world, except for Naruto. Even the sons and daughters that Whitebeard adopted later didn't understand Whitebeard as well as Kakashi did.
Kakashi almost instinctively wanted to say "refuse", because this was becoming a habit for him.
He had already refused Whitebeard many times before.
But for some reason, this time those words of refusal were stuck in his throat and he couldn't say them.
The reason Kakashi refused Whitebeard before was because he was a ninja of Konohagakure.
He had feelings for the village of Konohagakure, he also recognized his own identity, and was somewhat loyal to the Third Hokage.
The reason he couldn't say the words of refusal this time was because he no longer wanted to be a ninja of Konohagakure, and he had lost his loyalty to the Third Hokage.
In other words, Kakashi had become a rogue ninja.
Maybe in the future, he will even be considered a traitor to Konohagakure.
After all, the village would never allow an Anbu Jonin to just quit being a ninja.
Oh, he is already a Root ninja now.
As a Jonin of Konohagakure, Kakashi knew too much important information and secrets about Konohagakure.
Without permission, if he doesn't want to be a ninja of Konohagakure, he will inevitably be considered a traitor.
By then, Kakashi might not even know if he can stay in Konohagakure.
Calling himself a "rogue ninja" is not an exaggeration, this is Kakashi's prediction for his future. When Whitebeard didn't appear, the only path in front of Kakashi was this one.
Other than rogue ninja.
He had no other choice.
Maybe he could pretend that nothing happened and be a root ninja in peace. But that's not what he wanted to do, he's been half-kneeling for so many years, can't he stand up once?
After Whitebeard appeared, another path appeared in front of Kakashi - recognizing Whitebeard as his father and joining the Whitebeard Pirates!
It was also at this time that some memories of the past year or so flashed through Kakashi's mind.
Encountering Whitebeard, Whitebeard asking him to be his son for the first time, witnessing Whitebeard's immense power, following Whitebeard to leave Konohagakure, acting as the Ninjutsu mentor for Naruto, Karin, and Fuushi, serving as Whitebeard's encyclopedia of the ninja world, acting as the "piggy bank" for Whitebeard's pirate crew, repeatedly cleaning up the mess left by Whitebeard's pirate crew's antics, "rescuing" Kirigakure Village/Kusagakure Village with Whitebeard's pirate crew, becoming best friends with Kisame, being saved by Whitebeard...
One memory after another flickered in Kakashi's mind.
Kakashi realized that what he had done was too much like a qualified "pirate"!
Those who didn't know might even think that the previous Hatake Kakashi was one of Whitebeard's pirate crew.
And then there's Obito... Kakashi knew that with his own power, he probably couldn't bring Obito back.
Nor could he make Obito realize that he had taken the wrong path.
Only by joining Whitebeard's pirate crew could he have a chance to bring back Obito and correct Obito's mistakes!
What's more, he had already broken Konohagakure's forehead protector.
What's the problem with joining Whitebeard's pirate crew?
Whitebeard, a legendary pirate who transcends the "kage-level", has invited him to join Whitebeard's pirate crew countless times.
Even... "Uzumaki Fuushi", "Hoshigaki Kisame", and even Whitebeard himself in Whitebeard's pirate crew, have all saved him and owe him a great favor.
Moreover, Kakashi had to admit that the "family" atmosphere and "family" concept of Whitebeard's pirate crew was a temptation he couldn't resist.
Facing Whitebeard's outstretched hand, facing his current situation, facing his goal... Kakashi took a deep breath, trying to sweep away the fatigue on his face.
At this moment, he had made a decision that would affect his life.
If a child like Uchiha Sasuke could put down the pride of the Uchiha clan, why was he still hesitating?
Kakashi tried to stand up straight, and he walked slowly towards Whitebeard.
Guy next to him reached out his hand, but Guy, with a complex expression, did not stop Kakashi in the end.
Guy respected Kakashi's decision.
Mainly because, Guy had a deep understanding of Whitebeard's pirate crew through Kisame.
He felt that Kakashi leaving Konohagakure village and joining Whitebeard's pirate crew was not a mistake.
In the witness of Kisame and Guy.
Kakashi put his blood-stained hand on Whitebeard's big hand.
Compared to Whitebeard's big hand, Kakashi's hand was even smaller than a baby's hand.
When their palms touched, Kakashi realized that the calluses on Whitebeard's hand were so thick, like a layer of alloy steel.
This man... I don't know how many battles he has gone through.
I don't know how much effort he has put in to have such power.
Kakashi took a deep breath, looked up at Whitebeard's somewhat expectant eyes.
In the end, Kakashi did not disappoint Whitebeard's expectations.
He understood Whitebeard better than many people. So, Kakashi used his greatest strength and voice, he bowed his head and shouted seriously: "Pops!!!"
No need to kneel, no need to bow ninety degrees, no need for too much ceremony.
To become Whitebeard's son, all you need to do is to make Whitebeard feel comfortable, and sincerely shout out Pops words.
Kakashi's attitude... is sincere enough.
His colorful and emotional shout echoed around, as if there were echoes rushing back from all directions.
"Gurararararara! Gurararararara!" Whitebeard laughed in succession, his laughter becoming louder and more hearty: "Kakashi, it's not easy to make you become my son! Gurararararara!"
Whitebeard actually squatted down and took Kakashi into his arms.
"My son's goal is naturally the goal of all the people in the Whitebeard Pirates! Your family members, including me, will help you catch that Uchiha brat!"
Whitebeard's crescent beard trembled, he naturally knew that such a cunning and timid Uchiha brat would not easily die in his hands.
Whitebeard laughed loudly: "From now on, the Whitebeard Pirates will be your new family, Hatake Kakashi, and everyone in the pirate group will be your family!"
Kakashi didn't know how long it had been since he had felt "moved".
Since his mother, father, Obito, Rin, Minato-sensei, Kushina-sensei... and others died in front of him one after another, Kakashi's emotions seemed particularly closed.
During this period, because of various things, his emotions also revealed a lot, but he did not reveal "moved" emotions.
But today, now, Kakashi feels a bit moved.
The Third Hokage, whom he had been loyal to for many years, did not give him the attention he deserved.
On the contrary, it was Whitebeard who had always valued him and was happy to convey the goodwill of the pirates to him.
Although this goodwill is a bit rough.
But it's also goodwill!
Kakashi felt his nose was a bit sour, and his vision was a bit blurry.
He knew that he had chosen the right path.
He understood even more that the Third Hokage and Whitebeard could not be compared to Whitebeard at all.
Because the former is not worthy of comparison with the latter!
"Gurarararara! Silly sons! Let's continue the banquet tomorrow!!" Whitebeard was very happy, seeing Obito's bad mood had long since vanished.
The reason for the banquet tomorrow is that it is almost late at night now.
Then, Whitebeard also looked at Guy on the side and smiled: "Thick-browed kid, are you interested in attending the pirate's banquet?"
Whitebeard, who was in a good mood, even invited others to attend the pirate's banquet.
...
The next day.
Early morning.
The temporary residence of the Whitebeard Pirates was very lively, with exaggerated large pots set up on the roadside, and almost all the pots were filled with marinated meat.
Banquets are not only held at night, but can also be held during the day.
The people attending this banquet, in addition to the crew members of the Whitebeard Pirates, also included the survivors of the Uchiha clan.
These survivors of the Uchiha clan, although they did not recognize Whitebeard as their father, they are also considered to be the ninja under the command of the Whitebeard Pirates.
They need to rely on the Whitebeard Pirates to protect them, and they are barely considered a member of the pirate group.
Tsunade, Kimimaro, Shizune, and Guy also came to join in the fun.
Tsunade and Shizune simply came to eat, but they also had to watch Kimimaro, so they brought Kimimaro along.
Guy came because Whitebeard invited him over last night, and this banquet happened to be for his friend.
Two factors mixed together.
Guy must come.
"Burp--" Tsunade burped, she was a bit tipsy.
The lively atmosphere in the temporary residence of Whitebeard's pirate crew seemed a bit out of place compared to other parts of Konohagakure village, but Tsunade quite liked this feeling.
Mainly because there were not many ninjas here, and Tsunade least liked places with many ninjas.
"Kakashi, you....., you've actually 'betrayed' Konohagakure too!" Tsunade's clean arm rested on Kakashi's shoulder, and the other hand was holding a jug of wine.
Tsunade joked with a smile, "You little brat, have you thought clearly about becoming a rebel of Konohagakure village?"
"I've thought it through." Kakashi had never thought that he would be so popular one day.
This popularity was different from the kind of popularity he had when he was at the Jonin school.
There was no complex expression on Kakashi's face, and the confusion in his eyes had dissipated last night.
In response to Tsunade's question, Kakashi replied, "After being an Anbu ninja for so many years, I'm already tired and weary."
At this point, Kakashi looked at Tsunade, "Tsunade-sama, aren't you the same?"
"Hehe, I'm not the same as you little brat!" Tsunade chuckled, "I'm not afraid to hurt your heart when I say it, I'm the Princess of Konohagakure! Even if I don't want to be a ninja, the village won't judge me as a rebel of the village."
Kakashi shook his head helplessly, "There's no way, this is also the rule of the village, since I chose this path, then I have to ignore this rule."
Although he felt a bit emotional that he could become a renegade one day, Kakashi did not regret it.
The village thought he was a renegade, but he didn't think he was a renegade, because he didn't do anything harmful to the village.
That was enough.
"Moreover." Kakashi said, "Whitebeard's pirate crew has allowed me to find the meaning of a person's existence, at least I won't have suicidal thoughts as easily as before."
At this point, Kakashi couldn't help but show a few smiles, "For me, it's also a good new beginning."
"Tsk!" Tsunade also showed a smile, "It's good that you can open your heart."
Tsunade will not consider the old guys in the village.
It's just a bit of a pity that the village lost a Jonin.
But there's no way, who made those old guys operate in their own way, and couldn't keep such a Jonin?
Tsunade has seen more than once that the old guys in Konohagakure operate in various ways, and finally push one genius after another to the outside of Konohagakure, and even cause one genius after another to fall.
Including but not limited to geniuses are Hatake Kakashi, Hatake Sakumo, Uchiha Shisui, Uzumaki Naruto, Uchiha Izumi, Orochimaru...
Tsunade just simply recalled a little in her mind.
One name after another popped out.
If these people were all in Konohagakure, Konohagakure might be able to challenge the entire ninja world with the power of a ninja village!
"Kakashi! Wuuuu! Kakashi ah! Kakashi!" A sudden exaggerated shout came from one side.
Kakashi quickly turned his head to look, and saw Guy with tears streaming down his face, running over here.
Before Kakashi had time to dodge, he was hugged by Guy.
Guy's snot and tears were all rubbed on Kakashi's clothes.
"What if Whitebeard's pirate crew leaves Konohagakure village one day, what should I do! Wuuuu! Youth, is this the indispensable pain of youth?"
Guy, with exaggerated tears streaming down his face, forcefully patted Kakashi's back: "Kakashi, if you ever leave Konohagakure, remember that Konohagakure has your true friends!"
"Idiot, it hurts!" Kakashi felt a burning pain in his back from the pat, and he had several black lines on his head: "Your tone... sounds like I'm about to die."
"Oh right!" Guy suddenly remembered something: "When I just came over, two Anbu ninjas stopped me and asked me what happened last night."
"Maybe it's because the 'Morning Peacock' I used last night was too conspicuous, letting them know that I was also there, hahaha!"
Guy scratched his head: "I told them what happened last night, there should be no problem, right?"
Kakashi shook his head: "The village will know about this sooner or later, there's no difference whether they know in advance or find out later."
After all, this is not a secret.
Kakashi, left Konohagakure village and joined the Whitebeard Pirates.
Is there a need to hide it?
...
Meanwhile.
Hokage Building.
"Hokage-sama! There's urgent news!" An Anbu ninja entered without Sarutobi Hiruzen's permission and hurriedly reported to the somewhat weary Sarutobi Hiruzen: "Hokage-sama, we have roughly figured out what happened last night!"
"Oh?" Sarutobi Hiruzen's action of smoking his pipe paused slightly.
He forced himself to stay awake and immediately perked up: "What exactly happened last night? Tell me everything!"
The reason he was so tired was because Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't sleep all night last night.
He dared not sleep.
He simply dared not sleep!
He was afraid that if he fell asleep, Whitebeard would suddenly throw a punch, shattering him into pieces, and then he would never wake up again.
"Hokage-sama, the initial small-scale disturbance last night was a group of Root ninjas attacking Hatake Kakashi! And, there was also a group of Root ninjas assassinating Amegakure Village ninjas!"
"During that time, when Hatake Kakashi was entangled with the Anbu ninjas, Hoshigaki Kisame and Might Guy rushed to save Kakashi."
"Also, all the Root ninjas who assassinated the Amegakure Ninja were killed in retaliation. And, Amegakure Village wants Konohagakure to give them an explanation."
The intelligence of the Anbu ninja was shocking.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was completely stunned by these report.
"...Huh???"
Sarutobi Hiruzen wondered if he was getting old and hard of hearing, and then heard wrong?
Root ninjas attacked Kakashi last night?
And then assassinated Amegakure Village's ninja?
Wait a minute, what the hell is Danzo doing?
Sarutobi Hiruzen was dumbfounded!
"Hokage-sama, according to the intelligence obtained by the Anbu, it was the original leader of the Root, Shimura Danzo working together with Akatsuki's member, Uchiha Obito to snatch Hatake Kakashi's Sharingan."
The so-called "intelligence" in the mouth of the Anbu ninja, at least 80%, was heard from Guy.
"Another group of Root ninjas tried to assassinating Amegakure Ninja, it's not clear what the reason is, we guess, it's likely to frame and shift the blame."
Sarutobi Hiruzen found the name Uchiha Obito a bit familiar.
But his doubts were swallowed up by the anger that surged in his heart: "Bullshit! Nonsense! What the hell is Danzo doing!"
The Akatsuki organization joined forces with Root to snatch Kakashi's Sharingan.....
Is this something a person could do?
Even if Sarutobi Hiruzen wanted to ostracize Kakashi, he would only transfer Kakashi to the root.
But Danzo was different, he wanted Kakashi's life!
Kakashi is a Jonin of the village!
If the news of ninjas from the same village kill each other gets out, the whole village will be in turmoil.
By then even the Third Hokage wouldn't know how to protect Danzo.
"Where is Kakashi? How is Kakashi?" Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't really care about Kakashi's life or death, he didn't want to use Kakashi anymore, Kakashi was dispensable to him.
But the surface concern still needs to be shown in front of others.
The tone of the Anbu ninja was somewhat complicated and a bit shocked: "Hokage-sama, Hatake Kakashi... he should be fine. But..."
Hearing the word 'but', Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly had a bad feeling: "But what?"
The Anbu ninja reported: "But, Hatake Kakashi, for some reason, recognized Whitebeard as his father and joined Whitebeard's pirate crew. Now, Whitebeard's pirate crew is holding a welcome party, specifically for Hatake Kakashi."
As soon as the words fell.
It was quiet for a moment.
"Huh?"
...
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