Chapter 100: Aftermath

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"Urghh~"

Feeling the weight on himself, Might Duy groggily opened his eyes.

"Is this the Pure Land? Ahh! Why are you here, Guy?!"

Looking at the scene before him, especially Guy leaning on him, Might Duy jumped up in surprise.

Then, he realized that there were many people around, and things didn't seem to be as he had thought.

"Dad, this isn't the Pure Land. You're alive and well because Lord Asahi saved you."

Wiping away his tears, Might Guy excitedly explained to Might Duy.

Might Duy might be single-minded, but he wasn't foolish.

Hearing Guy's words, Might Duy also caught on.

Activating the Eight Inner Gates Formation especially the Gate of Death should have been a situation where death was certain. To survive, someone must have intervened.

And the Lord that Guy mentioned, among the few people present, only that unfamiliar powerful figure fit all the criteria.

"Thank you very much for saving my life. If you need anything in the future, please feel free to ask."

Might Duy deeply bowed to Asahi, earnestly expressing his gratitude.

Asahi nodded and said to Might Duy, "Although your life was saved, the depletion of your life force is too severe. You won't be able to be a ninja anymore."

"Yes, I understand."

Might Duy was well aware of his own body and could sense the depletion of his life force, so Asahi's words didn't come as a big surprise.

Except, for Duy, Sakumo, and Asahi, others didn't know. Upon hearing Asahi's words, everyone fell silent.

Especially Guy, tears were welling up again in his eyes. He understood what being a ninja meant to Might Duy, and now he couldn't be a ninja anymore.

Seeing Guy on the verge of tears, Might Duy raised his thumb, revealing his iconic dazzling smile, and said:

"Guy, don't cry. How can a man easily shed tears? This is already the best outcome, isn't it? As long as life remains, my youth hasn't ended yet!"

"Dad!"

"Guy!"

"Dad!"

"Guy!"

Saying that the two unexpectedly embraced each other, crying with their heads buried, as if the words about men not easily shedding tears were just nonsense.

This scene left everyone around momentarily speechless. Even if it wasn't the first time seeing it, it was still hard to understand.

Taking advantage of this time, Sakumo Hatake quickly cleaned up the battlefield, not only confiscating five ninja swords but also collecting four heads.

Excluding Fuguki who died at Asahi's hands, two of the seven ninja swordsmen managed to escape.

"Duy, we should go back and report the mission."

Their previous mission was too crucial. Since the mission could be considered a failure now, they needed to return to the village early, report, and prepare in advance to avoid greater losses.

"Oh, yes, Sakumo! Have you completed the mission after I left?"

Hearing Sakumo mention the mission, Might Duy stopped his crying and asked Sakumo with a serious expression.

Sakumo shook his head and said, "No, I gave up."

The voice was light, but this statement was like thunder in Might Duy's ears.

"What! Sakumo, how could you give up the mission just to support me!"

Might Duy exclaimed in surprise. This mission was so important; it could determine the outcome of a battle.

As long as this mission was completed, the Mist Village would undoubtedly remain quiet for a long time.

"Because you are my comrade. Since I chose you to accompany me on this mission, I have to make sacrifices."

"In this ninja world, those who don't abide by the rules are trash, and those who don't cherish their comrades, disregarding their life or death, are worse than trash."

Sakumo said in a calm tone, showing no regret for giving up the mission.

For him, the decision to come to support was the most heartfelt.

Hearing these words, everyone present had different expressions.

Obito, Kurenai, and other lower-ranking ninjas had faces full of admiration.

From this moment, Sakumo was quickly becoming an idol for several people.

Might Duy's face was filled with guilt because, due to his actions, the mission had failed, and the village might suffer significant losses.

As for Asahi, he watched Sakumo thoughtfully.

Rescuing a teammate? Mission failure? Could this be the trigger for Sakumo's suicide?

.....

It seemed like this trip was quite a gain, not only saving Obito and Kurenai but also allowing Shisui to activate the Sharingan.

Now, Asahi has witnessed two major events in the ninja world in succession.

Hmm, not bad, not bad at all.

"Don't think too much about it. Hurry back to the village, report the mission, and prepare in advance to avoid causing more significant damage to the village."

"Besides, you can't engage in further combat right now. It's a good time to rest and recuperate in the village."

Watching Might Duy, who looked guilty, Sakumo Hatake shook his head and spoke.

Seeing this, Might Duy had no choice.

"Well then, Lord Asahi, we'll take our leave."

Sakumo Hatake was a smart person. He didn't ask why Asahi appeared on the scene, nor did he inquire about the purpose of his visit.

"Lord Asahi, we're leaving. If you need any help, please be sure to call me."

Before leaving, Might Duy said earnestly.

"Wait a moment."

Seeing the two about to leave, Asahi quickly called out to them.

He still had some thoughts about Kakashi. Although he was currently under Minato's command, their relationship was only that of a guiding high-ranking ninja and his subordinate.

While their relationship might become closer in the future, what if it didn't?

However, Minato and Kushina were going to be married in the future. Even if Kakashi didn't become his disciples, he wouldn't be considered an outsider.

So, for Kakashi's sake, he decided to give his dad a little reminder.

"Sakumo, please listen to my words. No matter what happens after you go back, try to maintain a calm mind and think rationally before making a judgment."

Although Sakumo Hatake was a bit puzzled by Asahi's words, considering it was Asahi who said it, he firmly kept it in mind.

After all, Asahi wouldn't speak without reason.

"Yes, thank you for the reminder. I will keep it in mind."

After saying that, Sakumo Hatake bowed to Asahi and left, carrying Might Guy on his back.

As the two disappeared, Asahi looked down at Obito and the others. He originally had some questions to ask.

But then, due to just activating the Sharingan and excessive consumption, Obito gracefully fainted.

Helpless, Asahi had no choice but to let every one lead him back to Konoha's camp.

However, as they left, Asahi couldn't shake the feeling that someone was staring at him.

Frowning, he extended his sensory perception into the distance but found nothing amiss.

Shaking his head in resignation, Asahi wondered if it was because of the recent significant consumption of chakra.

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