Light and Dark

"Well, I didn't plan on talking much more about this experiment, but since you're so interested, it doesn't hurt to tell you."

"During the first Five Kage Summit, the First Hokage learned about the existence of the Bijuu, and the Konoha Ninja Village obtained the most powerful and dangerous one, the Kyuubi."

"At that time, Konoha Village had the First Hokage and his wife, so the threat of the Kyuubi was insignificant. But after the First Hokage and his wife passed away, the threat of the Kyuubi became very prominent."

"You also saw the last Kyuubi Rebellion. A little carelessness in handling the situation would have led to the village's destruction. That's why I approved the experiment. Konoha needed a Mokuton ninja as insurance to seal the Kyuubi."

"As a result, the number of casualties caused by the experiment was too high, so I ordered it to be stopped. I just didn't expect Danzo to secretly hide the results of the experiment and train a Mokuton ninja."

"Such power should not be in the hands of someone like Danzo, so Kakashi, will you accompany me to the Root Organization's headquarters?"

Hiruzen straightened the Hokage hat on his head and looked at Kakashi in front of him.

Kakashi knelt and saluted, "It is my duty."

Hiruzen gazed at him deeply, then called the ANBU forces to enter the Root Organization's headquarters and request the Mokuton ninja.

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"Shintaro, does this so-called light and dark really matter? Just because there is light, there must be darkness. Hokage-sama must forgive even criminals like Danzo."

"Danzo secretly conducted illegal experiments, hid a Mokuton ninja, and even tried to assassinate the Hokage. Those are unforgivable crimes..."

After Kakashi experienced the chaos of Danzo's attempt to assassinate the Hokage, he felt confused, so he came to Shintaro's house seeking answers.

Shintaro wasn't surprised by this, "Kakashi, this question isn't actually that difficult to understand. Indeed, there are many things in the ninja world that aren't brilliant. ANBU, including the Root organization, was established to deal with such matters. However, this is just on the surface. It doesn't mean Danzo can be forgiven for making such mistakes."

"Danzo has been forgiven by the Hokage, which means the Hokage is siding with Danzo. Danzo's position is indeed irreplaceable, but Danzo is irreplaceable to the Third Hokage."

Kakashi raised his eyes and asked, "Isn't that biased of Hokage-sama?"

Shintaro smiled, looked at him, and said, "Kakashi, do you think the Hokage never makes mistakes?"

The education Kakashi received since childhood made him feel that Shintaro's words were somewhat rebellious, but recent events made him hesitate.

Seeing that he was still thinking, Shintaro said seriously, "Kakashi, do you know the truth about what happened to your father back then?"

Kakashi's original expression immediately changed, "What's the truth?"

Shintaro turned and took out a document from a drawer, "Read it yourself."

"After the Kyuubi Rebellion, the secret archives at the Root Organization's headquarters were breached, and a large number of documents were lost. This is just one of them."

Shintaro's meaning was clear.

After the Kyuubi Rebellion, the conflict between Konoha's top management, represented by Danzo, and the Uchiha Clan became more prominent.

So he secretly broke into the Root organization's base and seized a large number of documents to take the initiative in the upcoming game.

And the document handed to Kakashi was one of those unexpected gains.

Kakashi grasped the edge of the document tightly, squeezing it unknowingly.

"It turns out... Danzo...!"

The document revealed that the Root organization was behind the case of White Fang's suicide.

In retrospect, one would know how the famous White Fang of Konoha was collectively criticized and persecuted by a large number of villagers just because of a failed mission.

Of course, Danzo might have just planned to pressure Hatake Sakumo, but he didn't expect Sakumo's persistence would desperately expose his ambition.

But in any case, Sakumo's death was inseparable from Danzo. Therefore, Kakashi became extremely resentful towards Danzo.

It could be said that the beginning of his tragic life was his father's suicide when he was still a child.

Shintaro patted Kakashi's shoulder, "Danzo's crimes are unforgivable, but you must stay calm, Kakashi. You cannot destroy yourself because of Danzo."

"I promise you, I will avenge you, but not now. For now, I want you to continue staying in the ANBU and remain in this unit directly under the Hokage."

Kakashi looked up with firm eyes, "Alright, I understand, Shintaro, you still need me as your assistant."

Shintaro was very pleased, communicating with smart people saved effort. Kakashi left, and he destroyed the document. At this moment, a man emerged from the house.

"Has Kakashi been recruited into our camp?"

This person was Fugaku, and the camp he referred to was, of course, the Uchiha Clan.

"After all, the enemy of my enemy is my friend." Shintaro replied.

"Captain, you can continue now."

"Well, what I want to show you is the third power of the Mangekyo Sharingan, Susano'o."

Fugaku awakened the Mangekyo earlier than Shintaro, and his mastery of the Sharingan was deeper than Shintaro's.

This time he came here to guide him on how to better use the Mangekyo Sharingan, but he was interrupted by Kakashi, who came in the middle.

Now, the teaching continues.

"Emerge from the darkness, blacker than darkness. Purify that which is impure."

Shintaro spread the Curtain to cover the entire house, and the two went to the courtyard. Only then did Fugaku feel at ease and activate the Mangekyo Sharingan.

"The power of Mangekyo is not limited to the techniques of the two eyes. If the power of both eyes is mobilized at the same time, the third power, Susano'o, can be used."

As soon as he finished speaking, a bright yellow skeleton immediately enveloped him, with two giant skeletal hands extending from either side of the skeleton.

The giant skeletal hands rested on the ground, leaving Fugaku suspended in the air. The skeleton on his body continued to grow, gradually forming the upper half of a large skeleton.

Shintaro looked up and observed that this half of Susano'o was six to seven meters tall, entirely made of dense chakra, and indestructible.

"As expected of the third power, it's truly impressive."

After the demonstration, Fugaku withdrew Susano'o and landed on the ground, "Huh, indeed, Susano'o's attack and defense power is more direct and stronger than eye techniques. It's just that its consumption is quite high. My eyes feel sore after displaying it for a moment."

He rubbed his eyes, looking uncomfortable.

Shintaro stepped forward and used [Reverse Cursed Technique] to help Fugaku regain his vision.

"Thank you. So, how about it? Have you learned it?"

Shintaro nodded. After all, he could learn it just by watching.

Susano'o!

Powerful chakra flowed from Shintaro's Six Eyes Mangekyo, instantly condensing the skeletal Susano'o around him.

His Susano'o was blue, the color as clear as the sky, matching his eyes perfectly.

"Its consumption is indeed greater than Eye Techniques, but for Six Eyes, it's not a problem."

The Six Eyes Mangekyo consumed pupil power very precisely, making it much more durable than other Mangekyo.

Susano'o·Second Form!

Shintaro easily reached Fugaku's limit, condensing the half-skeleton Susano'o, and still had power to spare.

However, he didn't plan to keep using it. After all, the space within the Curtain was limited. If he continued, he might exceed the Curtain's range and alarm the village.

"Compared to a genius like you, it really hurts one's pride." Fugaku said, embarrassed.