Chapter 105: Kakashi's Loyalty, Cleaning Up Konoha Begins

On the other side, faced with Night Star is inquiry, Kakashi hesitated for a long time before finally nodding.

"That's right, I have indeed awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, but how did you know?"

"How I know isn't important."

Night Star chuckled in response.

"What's important is that I haven't told anyone else in the clan about this. You owe me a favor."

Kakashi naturally understood the implication behind Night Star is words.

When he first transplanted Obito's two-tomoe Sharingan, he was relentlessly pursued by the Uchiha clan. If it weren't for his teacher, Minato Namikaze, shielding him, the left eye Obito left behind would have long been taken back by the Uchiha.

Later, when it evolved into a three-tomoe Sharingan, the pressure only grew stronger.

If the Uchiha were to find out that his left eye was actually the legendary Mangekyou, even at the risk of severing ties with the village's higher-ups, the Uchiha would never allow an outsider to possess a power that rightfully belonged to them.

Because of this, he indeed owed Night Star a favor.

Night Star then continued.

"The fact that you haven't told Sarutobi Hiruzen about this proves that your loyalty to the village's higher-ups isn't as blind as it appears on the surface. You still harbor some doubts."

"And the facts have proven that your doubts were justified."

With that, Night Star pulled out a scroll from his robe and handed it to Kakashi.

"Take a look."

Kakashi frowned as he opened the scroll. When he saw its contents, his expression changed.

"This..."

*[Name: Hatake Sakumo]*

*[Status: Elite Jonin.]*

*[Talent: Hatake Swordsmanship.]*

*[Personality: Calm and composed, possessing immense charisma.]*

*[Threat Level: S+]*

*[Summary: Known as the White Fang of the Leaf, Hatake Sakumo amassed immense popularity during the Second Shinobi World War.]*

*[With his age being just right, many have already begun to say that he would become the Fourth Hokage.]*

*[Such rumors not only disrupt the Hokage's plans for the future but also give rise to dangerous sentiments, urging the Hokage to step down and make way for a worthy successor.]*

*[Recommended Action: A strong individual like the White Fang holds great value for the village. Direct elimination is not advised. Instead, guiding public opinion to tarnish his reputation is the correct approach.]*

As Kakashi read the contents of the scroll, his expression showed not surprise but a sense of relief, as if he had finally uncovered the truth.

Clearly, he had long suspected that his father's death wasn't as simple as it seemed.

A legendary figure like the White Fang of the Leaf, a hero renowned throughout the shinobi world, had met his end due to internal power struggles within the village.

To say it was unbelievable would be an understatement.

His father had given everything to the village, but in the end, what had he gained?

Was this Leaf Village truly worth protecting?

And the Will of Fire that the Third Hokage always spoke of whose will was it, really?

"Kakashi."

Night Star is smile faded as he spoke softly.

"Stand by my side."

"A world without any falsehoods is right before our eyes."

Kakashi's response was brief.

"Alright."

That night.

After finishing her training, Yugao Uzuki took out a handkerchief from her robe and wiped the fine beads of sweat from her forehead. Her delicate face showed signs of exhaustion.

Despite the rewards from the diary, she maintained a rigorous training regimen every day, striving to catch up to Lady Tsunade and become someone worthy of Night Star is attention.

Yugao specialized in a technique known as the Leaf-Style Sword Technique, similar to Might Guy's Strong Fist and the Hyūga clan's Gentle Fist, all of which were pure forms of taijutsu.

For a girl to choose to become a taijutsu specialist was proof enough that Yugao is inner strength far surpassed her delicate appearance.

Just as she was about to leave the forest and head home to rest, she heard the faint sound of leaves being crushed underfoot.

In the next moment, a cold, glinting object was already closing in on her face.

"Clang!"

Yugao is reflexes were swift. She drew her sword and blocked the attack in one fluid motion.

Over a dozen ANBU operatives, clad in their signature uniforms and masks, emerged from the shadows, surrounding her on all sides.

Seeing this, Yugao narrowed her beautiful eyes and murmured.

"Lord Hokage... no, Sarutobi Hiruzen, has he finally decided to move against me?"

The ANBU operatives were highly disciplined. Without uttering a single word, they drew their short swords and charged at Yugao.

Yugao clenched her teeth, knowing full well that even with her improved skills, taking on over a dozen elite ANBU operatives at once was an impossible task.

If she had never met Night Star, perhaps she wouldn't be in this predicament.

But if given the chance to start over...

She would have made her move much earlier, back in school.

As Yugao is thoughts wandered and she prepared herself for death, a low voice echoed through the forest.

"Scorch Release: Overheat Kill."

Dozens of scorching fireballs shot out. The ANBU operatives didn't even have time to react. The moment their bodies made contact with the fireballs, the moisture within them evaporated, turning them into desiccated corpses.

Even the lush grass on the ground was scorched by the intense heat, leaving behind several charred trails.

Seeing this, Yugao is heart filled with caution as she coldly shouted.

"Who's there?"

Pakura, holding two scorching fireballs in her hands, stepped out from the forest. With a wave of her hand, she dispersed all the fireballs.

"Is this how you treat your savior?"

Recognizing the distinctive Scorch Release, Yugao had already guessed her identity.

"Pakura of the Sand Village? Why are you here in our Leaf Village?"

"Enough, enough."

Pakura waved her hand, rolling her eyes.

"We both know each other's identities. Night Star isn't here, so let's speak openly. No need to beat around the bush."

Yugao thought this was reasonable. As long as the existence of the diary remained hidden from Night Star, the readers could maintain a mutual understanding. It wasn't a big deal.

Skipping the tedious probing was for the best.

"Why are you here?"

Pakura shrugged helplessly.

"What do you think? If Night Star hadn't specifically asked me to, would I have come to save a rival?"

"Tch, as if I needed your help."

"Don't be stubborn."

Pakura's tone was calm.

"With your current strength, you can't even protect yourself. You won't be able to keep up with Night Star."

With that, she turned and left, leaving Yugao standing there with a complex expression.

Two days later, in a dense forest one kilometer outside the gates of the Leaf Village.

Nara Shikaku, along with Yamanaka Inoichi and Akimichi Chōza, stood watching Tsunade, her apprentice Shizune, the Second Hokage Tobirama Senju, and the current head of the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Setsuna. A sense of tension filled the air.

What they were about to do had only been attempted once in the history of the shinobi world, by the Gold and Silver Brothers, and they had failed.

The future of the Leaf rested on today.

Under the varied gazes of everyone present, Night Star slowly emerged from the forest.

"Lord Inoichi, is the barrier ready?"

Yamanaka Inoichi, the current head of the Yamanaka clan, was also in charge of the Leaf's Intelligence Division and Barrier Team.

In other words, he controlled the village's first line of defense.

Inoichi nodded solemnly.

"I've arranged for all the shift personnel to be my trusted subordinates. Any unusual chakra fluctuations will be reported to me immediately."

"Good."

Night Star replied calmly, then turned to Akimichi Chōza.

"Lord Chōza, what about your side?"

"Everything's ready. The Inuzuka, Aburame, and Hyūga clans are all under the surveillance of our Akimichi clan."

"Excellent."

After confirming everyone's roles, Night Star looked at Tobirama.

"Lord Second Hokage, I don't need to remind you of your task, do I?"

"Hmph, no need to worry. Announcing the removal of the monkey from the Hokage position is something I can handle."

Night Star nodded slightly, then turned to Uchiha Setsuna and Tsunade.

"As for the police force, make sure to disperse any unrelated personnel to avoid unnecessary casualties."

"Understood."

"That's all."

Night Star, holding a massive flaming fan in his right hand, gazed toward the direction of the Leaf Village and declared, word by word.

"After today, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzō will no longer exist."

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