Chapter 34
The Sun Sets in the West
Dai, holding the red and yellow scroll tightly, ran swiftly down the street.
He weaved through the utility poles and pushed through the bustling crowd.
Finally, he arrived at a two-story house and slowed to a stop.
With excitement bubbling within him, he gripped the doorknob, hesitating for a moment before pushing the door open.
"I'm back, Gai."
Dai suppressed his excitement until he saw Gai coming over, and then he could no longer hold it in.
"Gai, look what your dad has in his hand!"
"It's the temporary appointment letter for the Hokage Guard Team!!"
"The Hokage Guard Team?" Gai had never heard of this name before, but he could tell from the title "Hokage" that it was something special.
Dai raised his index finger and excitedly explained, "The Hokage Guard Team, as the name suggests, is responsible for protecting the Hokage's safety. Each member is either a Special Jonin or a battle-hardened Jonin. Each one is personally selected and appointed by the Hokage himself."
"Really, Dad?!!" Gai looked up, his excitement palpable.
"Youth will not betray you, nor will it let you down, Gai!!"
Dai squatted down and hugged Gai, all his grievances and excitement pouring out onto Gai's clothes.
Gai also excitedly said, "Yes, Dad. This is youth!!"
After a long time, a rumbling sound came from both of their stomachs.
Dai and Gai looked at each other and laughed.
"Let's go, Gai! To celebrate this most passionate moment of youth, let's go have some barbecue Q!"
"But Dad… Barbecue Q is really expensive!" Gai hesitated.
"Just consider it your belated sixth birthday present, Gai."
"I'm sorry I haven't taken you to those places over the years…"
Dai held Gai tightly, stroking his head, apologizing.
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[Ding! Might Dai's favorability +13]
[Ding! Might Dai's favorability +16]
[Ding! Might Gai's favorability +9]
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[The host's favorability with Might Dai has reached 173, gaining an understanding of Chunin-level body technique, Minor Understanding of Strong Fist Style]
[The host's favorability with Might Gai has reached 227, gaining the method of practicing the Eight Gates]
"Eight Gates?!!"
Haneda looked at this ultimate forbidden technique that could reach the level of the Six Paths, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
This was the ultimate body technique that Gai nearly used to kick out the ending during the Fourth Great Ninja War.
It recorded many corresponding body techniques.
Front Lotus, Back Lotus, Morning Peacock, Day Tiger, Evening Elephant, Night Guy...
Each was more powerful than the last, with the last one making the King of Dance, Madara, excitedly call Gai the strongest!
One must know that Uchiha Madara was a man who looked down on everyone except for Hashirama!
As Haneda excitedly flipped through the memories about the training of the Eight Gates...
He was stunned.
The Eight Gates Technique was known as a forbidden technique that broke through the limits of the body.
The training method involved repeatedly breaking through the body's limits to cultivate a powerful will...
Ultimately, by adapting to the state of breaking through and the strong will, the practitioner could perform the eight stages.
Emmm...
'Isn't this training method exactly what Uncle Dai mentioned?
Really, he didn't deceive me!'
(っ╥╯﹏╰╥c)
Haneda walked toward the clan leader's home with mixed feelings.
As for the Eight Gates Technique, he wasn't counting on it much; he would practice it when he had time.
...
In a classical courtyard.
At a long table, three chairs were set up, with three people sitting across from each other.
"You mean, the Third Hokage personally issued a mission for you to follow him to the daimyo's residence and gather intelligence from the princess?"
The clan leader looked at Haneda in surprise. When he saw Haneda nodding, he fell silent for a moment.
"Fugaku, what do you think?" The clan leader asked, contemplating.
"Father, I think there is a possibility of completing this mission," Fugaku replied seriously.
This nearly made the clan leader furious.
If Haneda weren't there, the clan leader would have hit his son on the head, telling him what politics meant.
He looked at his son's clear yet foolish eyes and sighed helplessly, saying to Haneda,
"You did well, especially in bringing in White Fang; now the Third Hokage will have to consider White Fang's feelings no matter what he wants to do with you."
"Also, Haneda, remember, never easily trust the Third Hokage's words; you have to observe his actions."
"He is a very hypocritical person, treating almost everyone in the village with a smile, making him seem sincere and friendly."
"But what he says and what he does are two different things. I believe, with your intelligence, you will see this in the future."
"Even if you can't see it now, it doesn't matter if you don't trust me."
"Remember, the Uchiha clan is your greatest support; even White Fang is just an outsider."
"And I, as the clan leader and your brother Fugaku, will always trust and support you."
After a pause, the clan leader continued,
"However, this time the Third Hokage isn't lying; he likely wants to win you over and ease the conflict between the Hokage faction and the Uchiha."
"Just like how the Second Hokage took Kagami as a disciple."
Haneda listened silently, then nodded, "Mhm. I will carefully observe the Hokage's character."
Though he said this, Haneda knew the Third Hokage was either foolish or malicious.
Take the treatment of Naruto, the son of a hero, as an example.
From childhood, he was insulted and targeted by the entire village, always eating expired milk or instant ramen.
Look at Naruto's identity: son of the Fourth Hokage, child of the previous Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Kushina Uzumaki.
Then look at what his parents did to protect the village of Konoha.
So where did the Fourth Hokage's and the Uzumaki clan's legacy go?
This point is undeniable.
Though Kishimoto portrayed the Third Hokage positively, he understood nothing about being Hokage.
The timeline was chaotic, and the plot had obvious loopholes.
This left many fanfic authors needing to use conspiracy theories to patch up the logical errors in Kishimoto's writing.
The clan leader glanced at Haneda's eyes and knew he wasn't lying.
"Mm, it's good that you know. In the future, if you encounter any troublesome matters, come find me; I'll help you sort it out."
"As the clan leader of the Uchiha, I still have this much ability."
"I remember clearly; thank you, Clan Leader Uncle," Haneda said, bowing in gratitude.
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[Ding! Uchiha Kenji's favorability +11]
[Ding! Uchiha Kenji's favorability +7]
[Ding! Uchiha Fugaku's favorability +9]
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[The host's favorability with Uchiha Kenji's has reached 103, gaining an understanding of Chunin-level Fire Release, partial Sharingan abilities]
[The host's favorability with Uchiha Fugaku has reached 141, gaining 0.3 Chakra, partial Sharingan abilities]
"It seems that today's political influence, along with the trust towards the Uchiha, has gained the favor of the clan leader and the others."
Haneda stopped halfway down the road; he suddenly felt someone watching him in the shadows.
"An Anbu? Surely this news is something the Third Hokage wants me to tell Clan Leader Uncle…"
"I wonder when I'll be able to break free from this chessboard…"
Haneda quietly opened the system panel, and a faint blue light screen appeared before him.
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