"I understand." Kakashi did not ask Mitsuki the reason, nor was there any need to ask. Since his own strength was not enough, it would be enough to trust his companions. Kakashi now knew this very well.
Several people arrived at the planned final destination - Hatake's house
Kakashi led everyone into the reception room.
"Huh~" Kakashi took a deep breath. "Then I'll go."
"Kakashi, you can do it."
"Come on, Kakashi."
"Don't worry, Kakashi. In the worst case scenario, you can just lie on the ground and act like a scoundrel. Sometimes, as a child, it's better not to pretend to be too mature." Mitsuki said meaningfully.
"...I won't learn to act like a rogue like Obito." Kakashi refused verbally, but in his heart he thought that if all else failed, the trick Mitsuki suggested might be a good idea.
He is worthy of being the man who can read the little emperor's book in front of students in the future.
Kakashi turned around and walked firmly to find Hatake Sakumo.
...
The remaining three people sat on the tatami in the reception room.
After watching Kakashi leave, Obito couldn't help but ask Mitsuki: "Mitsuki, why do you think Uncle Sakumo might commit suicide?"
Rin was also very curious, and she frowned cutely, looking at Mitsuki in confusion.
"I'm telling you guys, are you overestimating Mr. Sakumo's ability to bear it?"
"But Uncle Sakumo is known as the White Fang of Konoha. How could a ninja like him commit suicide?"
"And with Kakashi here, Uncle Sakumo will probably consider him as well."
"That's just the filter you use for adults. Even a nice guy like Mr. Sakumo is actually very sensitive inside."
"Just like Kento, he's always self-righteous." This thought flashed through his mind, but he didn't say it out loud.
Mitsuki did not give any further explanation. Most people would not believe such a thing before it happened. If he was not familiar with the plot, he would not think that Konoha's White Fang would commit suicide.
Even if he had come this far, Mitsuki couldn't guarantee that he could change the original outcome, but he believed that he had tried his best.
Mitsuki leaned back and lay on the tatami.
"Hey, Mitsuki, I didn't understand. Please say a few more words. I will definitely understand it next time. Rin, you must not understand it either."
"I understand!"
"ah?"
Ignoring the noise coming from my ears, Rin's father died on the battlefield before she could remember, Obito also lost both his parents, not to mention Mitsuki himself.
Now I just hope Kakashi can successfully enlighten Hatake Sakumo, otherwise the four-member team will simply change its name to the Father's Alliance.
...
On the other side, outside the Hatake family's ancestral hall.
Hatake Sakumo has been staying inside recently. Kakashi sorted out his thoughts and raised his hand to knock on the door.
"Is it Kakashi?"
"It's me, father."
Hearing the response from inside, Kakashi pushed the door open directly, and the long-lost sunlight poured into the room.
Before, Kakashi only noticed his father's usual smile, but ignored the dry and messy white hair, the sunken eye sockets and cheeks.
"Father, I have something to tell you."
...
"Ahhh, that Kakashi guy wouldn't have failed to find Uncle Sakumo, it's been so long." The impatient Obito began to get restless.
"Obito, be quiet for a while. We are visiting Kakashi's home now." Rin finally couldn't stand Obito's jumping up and down anymore.
"Mitsuki, don't sleep. Kakashi must have messed up. Now it's Obito's turn to take action."
Mitsuki was lying on the tatami, oblivious to what was happening outside, but he was not asleep. He was watching Kakashi's actions with his six eyes.
Not long after praying to obtain the six eyes, Mitsuki had taught himself oral interpretation, and now he was watching the live broadcast.
"That's great of you, Kakashi, that's right."
"I didn't expect you to actually use it, Kakashi."
"Is this the solution? Third Generation has something to do."
Mitsuki sat up only after he saw the father and son finish their conversation and walk towards him.
"It's over. Kakashi should have succeeded."
"Huh?"
At this time, Kakashi and Hatake Sakumo also opened the door of the reception room and walked in.
"I heard everything Kakashi said. Thank you for everything you have done. I am an unfit father and have caused you trouble."
The first thing Hatake Sakumo and Kakashi did when they entered the room was to bow deeply to Mitsuki and the other two and express their gratitude.
"You're welcome. We were just doing what partners should do." Mitsuki said Kaidō first.
"Hehe, Uncle Sakumo, you're welcome. Kakashi, you have to thank Uncle Obito very much." Obito looked at Kakashi who was bowing to him and had no idea what he was thinking about. His mouth was almost grinning from ear to ear.
"Uncle Sakumo, please get up quickly. It's mainly Mitsuki who is giving the advice." Rin really didn't feel that she had played any role, but she once again realized how amazing Mitsuki was, not only in terms of ninja strength, but also in many other aspects.
Hatake Sakumo and Kakashi straightened up.
Hatake Sakumo glanced at Mitsuki and the other two in turn, focusing on Mitsuki for a few seconds, and finally spoke to Kakashi.
"Kakashi is so lucky to have partners like you. Kakashi, you must also cherish your partners."
"Of course, Father," Kakashi said proudly.
"It's getting late, I'd like to treat you all to dinner. Just tell me what you'd like to eat." Hatake Sakumo said with a smile.
"Okay, I want to eat barbecue." Obito was the first to raise both hands in agreement.
"Of course." Hatake Sakumo has enough money to hire a few children.
So the group headed towards the barbecue restaurant.
Although some rumors can still be heard on the road, Hatake Sakumo now has a new reason to live. In short, Hatake Sakumo has become thicker-skinned.
Well, humans evolved from monkeys, and they will always grow up.
...
There are many barbecue restaurants in Konoha, but the one with the most outstanding taste and the most famous is the one that Mitsuki and his friends are visiting now, but the consumption here is also the highest.
"Oh, it's Lord White Fang. I haven't seen you go out for a long time. You brought a lot of children here today!" The manager of the barbecue restaurant seemed to know Hatake Sakumo.
This is not surprising, as the manager of the barbecue restaurant was once a ninja and naturally knew the famous Konoha's White Fang.
"Yes, these are all Kakashi's friends. There are quite a lot of us. Please give us a private room." Hatake Sakumo also responded to the manager enthusiastically.
At the dinner table, Obito, who had been holding back all the way, asked Kakashi a lot of questions.
"Retire!?"
"That's right."
"Uncle Sakumo is retiring?"
"Is it true? But if that's the case, wouldn't it be a waste of Uncle Sakumo's powerful strength? Uncle Sakumo might be able to become the Fourth Hokage!"
'This is a minefield, Obito, but even Obito is aware of the possibility that Hatake Sakumo could compete for the Hokage, so it's no wonder that this situation has occurred.' Mitsuki thought to himself.
"I think retiring is a good choice." Mitsuki expressed his support. He knew about this when he was at Hatake's house before, after all, he watched the entire live broadcast.
"Okay, Obito, Rin, now that Mr.
Sakumo has made the decision, it's enough for us to support him.
Strength is meaningful only in order to protect important people, not necessarily in the form of a ninja."
Mitsuki found himself as if he had become a kindergarten teacher, having to act as a magic conch for a group of children every day.
...
The meal was a great success for both the host and the guests. Mitsuki and his friends were not big eaters, so naturally they did not have empty wallets. The store manager even gave them two plates of barbecue as a gift.
It turns out that there are still many people in the village who still respect Hatake Sakumo.