69novels Chapter 31 Visiting Kakashi
Chapter 31 Visiting Kakashi
Minato Namikaze's gift was a pair of heart-shaped crystal pendants. The two heart-shaped pendants could be put together to form a new heart. The vendor talked a lot about the beautiful meaning, but Kyosuke didn't listen at all. He just thought it was too damn expensive.
However, it seems to have worked well; the two people on the boat hugged.
At that moment, Kakashi had prepared fireworks and was about to set them off when Kyosuke stopped him.
"Let's leave and not bother them."
According to the script, Kakashi sets off fireworks at this time, Noriko turns on the colored lights, and then dazzling fireworks appear in the sky, and colorful lights also appear in the forest.
However, after looking at the lake, the three decided it was best to leave.
Unbeknownst to them, Minato Namikaze was overjoyed at his successful confession and said to Kushina in a flattering tone, "I have another surprise for you."
Kushina leaned on Minato's shoulder, also becoming curious: "What surprise is it?"
Don't worry, you'll definitely like it.
"Aren't you going to start?"
"Well, it'll probably be soon..."
That night, Minato Namikaze, who had been stood up, hadn't even experienced the sweetness of love before he was subjected to domestic violence for deceiving Kushina.
From that day on, Minato Namikaze's face shone with radiance, the sunlight almost blinding, and Kyosuke also began to learn the Rasengan as he had wished.
On this day, Kyosuke looked at the dissipating chakra in his hand and shook his head helplessly. He had failed again.
Minato Namikaze encouraged him, "Don't be discouraged. You've made great progress in the past month, and I estimate you'll be able to learn it within six months."
Half a year?
Even if the five of us train together, it will still take us this long to learn advanced ninjutsu. We are far inferior to those geniuses.
For example, Kakashi has already started creating his Lightning Blade.
After the instruction was completed, the squad disbanded. Not long after Kyosuke left, he saw Minato Namikaze waiting at the intersection ahead.
"Minato-sensei, is there something you need?"
Minato nodded, looking somewhat worried.
"Kyosuke, you have a more mature personality, so pay more attention to Kakashi during this time."
"Kakashi?"
Kyosuke was very puzzled. Kakashi had been doing well these days, diligently completing missions and training, and his strength was improving rapidly. He couldn't see anything wrong with him.
Minato explained briefly: "He's his father, you'll find out soon enough. He's been having some trouble lately, which might be bothering Kakashi. As a teammate, you need to take good care of Kakashi."
Upon hearing this, Kyosuke was startled; what was bound to happen had finally arrived.
In the anime, Kakashi's father, Sakumo Hatake, abandoned a mission to save his comrades, which drew widespread criticism and blame, including from the comrades he saved, ultimately leading to his suicide.
Kyosuke didn't know if there was any power struggle involved. After all, as a powerful ninja who surpassed the Sannin and was known as the White Fang of Konoha, he was only in his early thirties, in his prime, and definitely the most important pillar of the village's military strength.
Why is there so much public pressure just because of one failed mission? You know, most ninjas have experienced failure.
Look at the Sannin: Jiraiya went away for several years and didn't return to the village; Tsunade went away and never came back because of her lover's death; Orochimaru conducted human experiments. Each one of them went too far, yet none of them were driven to their deaths.
Logically speaking, the village should treat Sakumo Hatake like a treasure, able to suppress rumors with a wave of his hand, and wouldn't allow it even if he wanted to die.
However, the reality is quite the opposite; it would be strange if there wasn't something fishy going on.
However, Kyosuke is only a genin right now, so these things are not for him to worry about. He should follow Minato's advice and focus on taking care of Kakashi.
"Don't worry, Minato-sensei, I know what to do."
On this day, Kakashi returned home and found his father somewhat silent, but he didn't think much of it and continued to develop the Lightning Blade ninjutsu.
In the following days, a rumor suddenly spread in the village that people were talking about Sakumo Hatake's decision to abandon the mission. Many people criticized him for being too weak and not being a qualified ninja.
Upon hearing these rumors, Kyosuke knew that Sakumo Hatake's life was nearing its end. He felt sorry for this powerful man who was about to pass away, and then went to find Guy.
"Kai, you've heard the rumors, haven't you? Many people are criticizing Kakashi's father. Kakashi must be feeling terrible right now. Let's go and comfort him."
Kai is enthusiastic and sincere, and has a lot of personal charm. Kyosuke plans to take Kai along, which should have a better effect.
Kai, being a warm-hearted person, immediately agreed: "That's right, a life full of friendship is what makes people's blood boil! Let's set off now."
On the way, the two used their saved pocket money to buy some fruit before arriving at Kakashi's house.
"Why are you here?"
Kakashi opened the door and was somewhat surprised to see Kyosuke and Guy.
Kyosuke observed Kakashi's expression and found that Kakashi was doing well and did not show any excessive negativity.
After all, right now it's just that some people are accusing his father of abandoning the mission. To be fair, this accusation isn't entirely wrong; for ninjas, completing the mission is extremely important.
Kakashi didn't expect his father to commit suicide because of this, so he wasn't in that much pain.
Kyosuke said with a smile, "We've been teammates for so long, but I haven't been to your house yet. The weather is nice today, so I brought Kai to visit you. I wanted to see how geniuses live and if they have any secret training methods."
Kai laughed even more enthusiastically, clenching his fist and saying, "I've gotten a lot stronger lately and I want to challenge you. You can't refuse today."
Seeing his two classmates' smiling faces, Kakashi felt a little gloom disappear and was very happy. However, he still said, "Come on in. Don't think I don't know that Kyosuke came so early for lunch just to eat meat, right?"
Kyosuke followed Kakashi into the courtyard, not denying it, and said with a smile, "Wasn't it obvious enough that you only just noticed?"
Kai pointed to the bag in his hand and said on behalf of Kyosuke, "Kyosuke bought these fruits. This is the first time I've ever seen him buy gifts for someone."
Kyosuke laughed heartily: "Before, I had no income and could only shamelessly mooch off others. Now that I have an income, I naturally have to show my appreciation. When I become Hokage in the future, I will treat you to a big meal."
Kakashi, speechless at Kyosuke's boastful words, closed his eyes and said, "Looks like we won't be able to get any food from you."
At this moment, the three of them had crossed the courtyard and entered the hall, where Kyosuke also met Konoha's White Fang—Sakumo Hatake.
Hello, Uncle!
Kyosuke and Kai bowed and greeted each other. Sakumo Hatake was very gentle and smiled as he invited everyone to sit down. Kakashi then brought out tea.
"I know you are all excellent ninjas. With you as his comrades, Kakashi will be able to overcome any difficulties he may encounter in the future."
Sakumo Hatake lacked the sharpness of Konoha Shiroba; instead, he was gentle and refined, like a respected elder.
Kyosuke and Guy quickly became modest. Kyosuke said embarrassedly, "Actually, we both have our own purposes this time. Guy has always wanted to challenge Kakashi, and I have always wanted to learn swordsmanship. Your swordsmanship is renowned throughout the ninja world, so I would like to receive your guidance."
Kakashi rolled his eyes. He knew it; Kyosuke, that miser, would never let himself be taken advantage of. He was definitely up to no good when he bought the fruit.