Chapter 76: Guidance

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Seeing that Kakashi had no reaction to his bitter advice, Fuyu Shirou couldn't help but feel a headache.

Comforting people was never his strong suit in his previous life.

Moreover, Kakashi looked young, but he had a strong will and an extremely high IQ.

He had his own thoughts and judgments about everything and couldn't be treated like a regular five or six-year-old child.

"There's one more thing, Kakashi..."

As he spoke, Fuyu Shirou turned to look at Kakashi with a serious expression, as if to show that his words were heartfelt.

He wasn't sure if what he was about to say was right or wrong.

What he was about to say was completely opposite to what Kakashi was currently doing and what the village promoted.

The village now promoted what Kakashi was doing. But seeing him argue with his teammates and that cold expression, he couldn't help but feel a bit sympathetic.

Having such a conversation with Kakashi rashly, if it were to spread, would not be good for either him or the Uchiha clan.

"..."

Seeing that Kakashi still had that indifferent expression, continuing to stare at him with those dead fish eyes, Fuyu Shirou couldn't help but doubt whether guiding him was a good idea.

However, upon closer observation, he noticed that Kakashi's demeanor was slightly different from the cold, distant look he had before. Although he wasn't particularly friendly, he wasn't as rejecting of his approach.

"Although there are many rumors in the village, I have always believed that your father, the 'White Fang of Konoha,' was a hero!"

"I may not be able to do what your father did, making saving comrades his 'Ninja Way' and living by it!"

"But I don't think your father was wrong! Comrades are more important than missions!"

After saying these words, Fuyu Shirou looked at the stunned Kakashi without saying much more, patted his shoulder, waved, and then left gracefully.

After saying these words, he passed by Kakashi. It was better not to discuss such words, which went against village policy, in public.

Otherwise, if he were accused of political incorrectness, he would be in trouble. As an Uchiha, his identity was already sensitive. Adding this to the mix would make him a target for certain people.

At this moment, Kakashi seemed to be shocked by Fuyu Shirou's words, standing there in a daze for a while before suddenly coming to his senses and showing some reaction.

"A hero?"

Watching the figure of Fuyu Shirou, who was walking away and gradually disappearing around the corner, Kakashi muttered to himself.

He fell into a state of confusion, unsure whether the ninja creed he adhered to or the path his father chose was right.

His father, Sakumo Hatake, had abandoned a mission to save a comrade and was criticized by the village, ninjas, and even his comrades.

During the darkest period, a large number of ninjas and civilians would gather outside their home almost every day.

They constantly cursed and blamed his father, saying he shouldn't have abandoned the mission, causing great losses to the village. Even the comrade his father saved eventually joined them.

His father, unable to bear the immense public pressure and guilt, chose to end his own life, leaving him alone in the world.

But now, someone suddenly told him that his father was a 'hero.'

His father's choice was right.

For a moment, he felt at a loss.

"Father, what should I do?"

Recalling the time since graduation and the conflicts with his teammates to better complete missions, Kakashi fell into a state of confusion, muttering to himself. He placed his hand on the 'White Fang' short blade on his back, as if seeking an answer.

"No, the mission is more important than comrades. Otherwise, Father wouldn't have died!" When his hand touched the 'White Fang' short blade, Kakashi suddenly thought of his father's cause of death.

If his father was right and truly a hero, why would those people constantly criticize and curse outside their house?

If his father was right, he wouldn't have left him silently that night.

"Father, I won't make the same choice as you. I will complete my missions; that's what a qualified ninja should do!" Holding the hilt of the 'White Fang,' Kakashi reaffirmed his resolve, then put his hands in his pockets and walked toward home.

However, his steps were much lighter now. It seemed that having someone acknowledge his father was a great encouragement to him.

At this moment, Fuyu Shirou had no idea that after he left, Kakashi's inner struggle was so complex.

And because of his father's death, he ultimately chose to prioritize missions and follow the ninja creed.

If Fuyu Shirou knew the final result, he would certainly sigh that he was not Uchiha Obito, and his bond with Kakashi was not deep enough.

He also lacked the talent for persuasion, unable to change Kakashi with just a few words and a bowl of bitter advice. In the end, Kakashi would still need to be influenced by the future big boss.

He just felt a bit regretful seeing his favorite character in the original story make the wrong choice between missions and comrades, a choice that was completely opposite to his future path and Sakumo Hatake's 'Ninja Way.'

At this moment, Fuyu Shirou was walking down the bustling streets of Konoha, casually browsing to pass the time.

Suddenly, he saw a familiar shop and a long queue in front of it.

It was 'Tri-Color Dango.' It had been a long time since he visited Sister Mika. If he didn't go soon, she might get angry the next time she came to his house.

Fuyu Shirou felt that Sister Mika's temper had grown significantly since she got married. She had become more talkative, often pulling him into long conversations.

[Yeah! Women still need to be cajoled! Otherwise, when they get angry, it's you who will suffer!]

With this decision in mind, Fuyu Shirou joined the queue, becoming one of them.

Fortunately, it was his turn just before the last 'Tri-Color Dango' was sold.

After paying, Fuyu Shirou, holding the paper bag with the dango, walked toward the Uchiha compound.

[Today's dinner will be at Sister Mika's place!]

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