On the way back to Konoha, Shisui finally found an opportunity for Izumi to talk. He whispered: "If you have time, let's talk?"
Uchiha Izumi, wearing a Tengu mask, just turned his head and looked at him calmly, nodded slightly, did not refuse, but still did not reply.
After the ANBU returned to Konoha to report the mission, Uchiha Shisui found Uchiha Spring in the deep forest beside Konoha.
Holding a sword in her arms, she closed her eyes and meditated under a tree. When she heard someone coming, she just opened her eyes calmly, her indifferent expression revealing a sense of alienation.
Just like Uchiha Itachi recently.
Uchiha Shisui sighed secretly, but still had a smile on his face: "Why don't you go to the family training ground?"
The Uchiha clan's training ground is quite large. As a "compensation" for their move to the edge of Konoha, this training ground was previously a public training ground used by many ninjas. The size is self-evident.
Uchiha Izumi's tone did not fluctuate at all when he spoke: "What's the matter?"
Because of her attitude, the smile on Uchiha Shisui's face gradually disappeared, and his eyebrows gradually wrinkled: "Izumi...did some misunderstanding happen?"
"No." Quan remained calm, but had no intention of explaining more.
"Then why did it become like this? In the clan, I haven't seen you make any new friends, and you don't talk to anyone in the ANBU, whether it's me, Itachi, or the Godaime-sama... you
So, there must be a reason, right?"
Zhisui said seriously: "I know I'm stupid, I don't notice some things, and I don't know how to persuade you, but if you continue like this... maybe I should tell Lord Godaime, he
There must be a way to help you."
Hearing the name of the Godaime, Izumi's expression finally changed a little, but he just pursed his lips, and then said calmly: "Trouble the Godaime-sama with personal matters, Shisui-senpai, you have deviated from the ninja's duty.
Some conduct.
Yuzuru-sama is now the fifth generation of Konoha, not the ordinary ninja before."
Shisui listened to what Izumi said about the ethics of ninjas, and felt helpless for a while, but he still argued with his own reasons: "I don't think that as the captain of the Anbu, I should continue to indulge you in such a state... Why?
Why do you show such eagerness to become stronger when you become so taciturn now...
The obsession with power will sooner or later make you lose yourself!
Yuzuru...Godaime-sama will never tolerate such a thing.
He once told me to take care of you in the ANBU, but it is already a dereliction of duty on my part to make you become like this!
If I still can't make changes, maybe my ability is insufficient.
I will explain everything to Godaimu and take the initiative to take responsibility for my mistakes. If he wants to blame me, I will take full responsibility for it.
but...."
Uchiha Shisui walked in front of Izumi, looked at her cold face, and said earnestly: "Now is the troubled autumn of Konoha. You are in the Uchiha clan, and you also know that the Uchiha now is more troubled than before.
Danger——We can’t cause any more trouble for Yuzuru-sama.”
This sentence seemed to have the opposite effect, Quan just said lightly: "I won't cause trouble to anyone.
As a ninja, I will complete all tasks assigned to me.
As ANBU, we should be the sharp blade in the hands of the Hokage.
Even if I die, this is my fate as a ninja."
"But you are more than just a ninja!" Uchiha Shisui could not refute her correct words, but he still said loudly: "Aren't we companions? As ninjas, isn't it more important for us to protect our companions?
Do you think Yuzuru won't be sad if you die?
Or is it that, in your heart, now only your responsibilities are left, and you no longer regard us as friends and partners?"
"So, you talk about companionship and friendship, but you place all your hopes on others. When you encounter dangers and difficulties, you expect your friends to solve your burden..." Uchiha
Quan's eyes were sharp: "Is this what you should do as a partner?"
Shisui was unusually angry: "I really don't understand what's wrong with you! So are you, and so is Itachi! What did I do wrong!?"
"You did nothing wrong." Izumi remained calm. She looked at the somewhat angry Uchiha Shisui and just said calmly: "This world is wrong."
Uchiha Shisui obviously did not expect that Izumi would reply to him like this.
Uchiha Izumi said straightforwardly: "No matter how reluctant or unwilling we are to give up, as long as you and I are ninjas, we may die in this world at any time.
The enemy will never attack you because of the bond you have.
There is room for faith.
If you want to survive and protect the people you want to protect, the only thing you can do is become stronger.
And... don't expect anyone to solve your problems for you. The only one who can solve your problems is yourself.
Are you curious why I am like this?
Okay, I'll tell you."
The chill in her pupils gradually emerged, and she said calmly: "My teachers and companions were killed by the enemy for no reason. The enemy had no reason to kill them, and there was no need for them. They just moved because they were passing by and out of interest.
hand.
Every day since then, I have been thinking about why I want to become a ninja and what I need to do to break free from the fear of being killed at any time...
The answer is surprisingly simple.
Don't rely on anyone - in this case, even if you are killed by a powerful enemy, the final reason is just your lack of ability.
Even though he is as powerful as Godaime-sama, he is still not a god who can do everything. He will also be negligent, calculated, and have things he cannot take into consideration."
Uchiha Izumi looked at Shisui quietly and asked: "Can you guarantee that I will not be killed by anyone? You should always have the so-called determination to protect your companions, but as far as I know, your
Around me, companions are still dying.
Even Yuzuru will go and send a bouquet of flowers to some companions who are sleeping underground on the same day as you every year.
This is enough to prove that I am right - no one can protect anyone forever, only you can save yourself."
Uchiha Shisui became more and more silent. After a long time, he still whispered: "Do you still have a companion in your heart?"
"Of course." Uchiha Izumi showed a rare smile, but it quickly disappeared. She raised her head slightly, seeming to recall many scenes in her memory. When she lowered her head, she said: "You still have
Anything else you want to ask?”
"No more..." Shisui's expression still didn't look good.
He didn't know why both Itachi and Izumi seemed to think he was...unreliable.
This feeling of not being trusted is terrible.
Quan looked at him calmly: "Senior Zhisui, now it's my turn to ask questions."
Uchiha Shisui suppressed his emotions and forced a smile: "Ah, you can ask."
"First, compared to the rumored Uchiha Madara and the current Godaime-sama, who is stronger and who is weaker? In other words, how strong should the man named Uchiha Madara be?"
Her first question made Uchiha Shisui confused for a moment, but after hesitating for a moment, he gave the answer: "Probably, Uchiha Madara is stronger.
According to the records within the clan, Uchiha Madara's eyes are the legendary Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan. His personal strength was even called the God of the Ninja World back then, and he was the same as the first Senju Hashirama.
No distinction between top and bottom.
You must know that the power of each pair of Sharingan eyes is so powerful that it is difficult to estimate. Although we don't know what kind of power Uchiha Madara's eyes actually have, from the literature records...
He even has the ability to fight multiple Hokages from other ninja villages on his own, destroying an entire ninja army by himself.
Although the Godaime-sama is also very strong now...but he is probably not as good as Uchiha Madara."
What Uchiha Shisui analyzed made Uchiha Izumi silently nodded.
In fact, the two have similar ideas.
Although Hyuga Yuzuru has never kept his true fighting power from others.
I never act like a pig and eat the tiger.
However, after his leap in strength, he had no chance to show it off.
Even though everyone knows that his current strength is unfathomable.
But how deep is it?
Even the most crazy person would never think that he can now compare with those legendary figures in Konoha.
He is still too young.
It has never even experienced a real war.
This has always left a question mark over his strength. Even those who are as close as Hinata Kaoru probably don't quite understand what Hinata Yuzuru's current strength is. Of course, she will definitely say that the Godaime is the best in the world.
After Uchiha Shisui answered the question, he couldn't help but wonder: "Why are you asking him?"
"Just curious." Uchiha Izumi continued to ask calmly: "So, how does the Sharingan become the Mangekyō Sharingan? And how does it become the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan?"
Shisui fell into silence.
After a while, he just said: "I can't say this, I'm sorry."
Quan lowered his eyes: "Really..."
Uchiha Shisui lowered his head and said: "Sorry, this is the only thing I can't say..."
If Izumi knew what he had to go through to awaken the Sharingan...
With her current extreme personality, is it possible that she would go astray for the sake of strength?
Sure enough, I still have to talk to the Hokage-sama.
Quan stopped asking.
She stood up and said indifferently: "I understand."
Uchiha Shisui watched her leave and subconsciously asked: "Where are you going?"
"Instead of waiting for you to trouble Mr. Hokage to find me in time, why not take the initiative to report the situation to him... Perhaps, it would be easier this way."
After her words fell, Uchiha Shisui could only stop where he was, but some emotions were still lingering in his heart. He finally couldn't help it and asked: "What did you just say!
"I talk about companionship and friendship, but place all my hopes on others. When I encounter dangers and difficulties, I still expect my friends to solve my burden." What is the reason for this sentence?
!?
Why!?"
Uchiha Izumi stopped.
She turned to look at Uchiha Shisui, lowered her eyes, and after a while, she said softly: "I'm sorry, I was a little... rude just now.
But if you want to know why I would say this to you.
I want to ask you...
If Uchiha turns against you tomorrow, what will you do?"
As soon as these words came out, Zhisui became nervous subconsciously. He looked around and whispered: "What do you mean?"
"Are the little tricks you did within the clan really useful?"
"To put it bluntly, you still hope that you can rely on everyone's strength to stop this big ship sailing into the abyss.
But what people need is not a group of sailors.
But a captain who can take the helm of the ship."
"If I had the power you have, then I would personally use this knife before they decide to take action... to chop down the Fugaku clan leader and anyone who dares to follow him." Uchiha Izumi looked at him, meaning
He left a profound sentence: "So, what about you?"
After saying these words, Uchiha Izumi had already left.
Uchiha Shisui stood there blankly.
for a long time.
He lowered his eyes.
Only the clenched fists gradually tightened.
...
In Hinata Yuzuru's office, an old friend who had not been seen for a long time came.
Uchiha Spring.
She was wearing a black tights, not the common green tactical vest, but a special black vest. She could wear weights on weekdays as a training prop, and she could also insert steel plates for protection during battle.
She has black hair tied into a high ponytail, a long knife stuck across her waist, and the bright phoenix eyes under the Konoha forehead protector are bright and piercing, making her look a bit sharp.
"Lord Godaime."
She bowed her head respectfully and said hello.
"Izumi..." Hinata Yuzuru smiled first, then looked at her respectful look and said softly: "Actually, just call me Yuzuru as before..."
Uchiha Izumi raised his head and looked at the increasingly mature and handsome man in front of him. His eyes were briefly absent for a moment, and he lowered his eyes: "Yes, Yuzuru-sama."
For some reason, even though she is used to many people calling her "sama", the cheerful and cute little girl in front of her who used to follow behind her and call Yuzuru one after another has turned into what she is now, but it still makes Hinata Yuzuru a little confused.
The mood is complicated.
But he didn't say anything, just smiled and said: "How are you doing recently?"
"I'm fine, thank you Yuzuru-sama for your concern." She still behaved as calmly as she did with the others, but it was obvious that she was still a little closer than the others.
The most intuitive manifestation is the slightly raised corners of her mouth that she unconsciously raised at this moment.
Uchiha Izumi stood up straight, and her beautiful face looked a little softer in the sunlight. But when she thought of the purpose of her visit, her smile disappeared and she became a little colder.
"I came here this time because I have special information and I need to report it to Lord Godaime."
She paused, not knowing whether what she did was right or wrong, but the previous conversation with Shisui still touched her a little, and she made a decision at that moment about what she was originally hesitant about.
Hyuga Yuzuru looked at her curiously, while Uchiha Izumi said directly: "The information I want to report this time is related to Uchiha Madara, who is supposed to be dead."
Uchiha Izumi slowly told the story about Uchiha Madara, that is, Obito during this period of time.
Including the detailed process of how her teacher and companions were killed by him, including her understanding and knowledge of Uchiha "Madara" when she and Uchiha "Madara" met on and off several times.
After telling this information, Izumi Uchiha knelt down on one knee and lowered his head: "I deliberately concealed the enemy's information, and I ask the Godaime-sama to punish me."
Hinata Yuzuru stood up and reached out to support her shoulders. The shoulders looked thin, but they could touch the strong muscles inside.
"Don't be like this... I don't like it... and I'm not used to it." After he finished speaking, Uchiha Izumi raised his head and saw that he was really troubled, which was rare. He looked at himself with a complicated expression and just took a sip.
Purse.
She lowered her head again and just said: "In any case, by concealing Uchiha Madara's information, I may have made a huge mistake and laid hidden dangers. As a ninja, especially an ANBU ninja, this is my dereliction of duty."
.”
"Get up first and then talk." Hinata Yuzuru exerted a little force, and Izumi's resistance disappeared. She was forced to stand up, and her eyes met with Hinata Yuzuru's.
She pursed her lips tightly, not knowing what to do.
In fact, she was already prepared for Hinata Yuzuru to be angry, but at this moment, there was no anger or confusion in the other party's eyes. Instead, it only appeared because of her own attitude.
A little...lost!?
Quan didn't think for a moment where his loss came from.
Hinata Yuzuru sighed, rarely smiling anymore. Instead, after she stood up, she returned to the desk and sat on the chair. She was slightly tired.
He crossed the fingers of his hands, stood with his elbows on the table, supported his chin with his hands, looked at him with complex eyes, and said softly: "Compared with these, what I care more about is whether you still... trust me."
Uchiha Izumi immediately said seriously: "Whether as a person or as a ninja, I trust Yuzuru-sama very much."
"Then why...from that day on, you seem to be avoiding me on purpose?
Is it because I failed to protect your teachers and peers?
I'm sorry, I was really not capable enough at that time, and I didn't expect that such a thing would happen..."
Hinata Yuzuru said, but was interrupted by Izumi Uchiha shaking his head vigorously: "No, that's not the case."
She showed a rare hint of weakness, opened her mouth, and finally looked directly at him: "None of this has anything to do with you."
"Even if you don't become a ninja, as long as you live in this world, even if you stay in a village in Konoha... things like the Nine-Tails Rebellion will happen."
Uchiha Izumi once again explained his understanding of life to Hinata Yuzuru, and he just listened silently and attentively. In the end, Izumi made a summary of his transformation.
"So...it's not that I'm deliberately alienating you, it's just..."
She took a deep breath, then pretended to be relaxed and showed a rare smile: "You are like a condor running towards the sun and the moon, and I, as an inconspicuous crow, just look at your speed,
It has already made people despair.
If I ask you to stop and wait for me, it will only make me feel guilty.
It's better to just walk at the pace of a crow and take care of yourself.
What kind of path I can take and whether I can meet you again in heaven are left to fate.
What I have to do, what I can do...that's probably all I can do."
Uchiha Izumi said calmly: "At least now, I am walking on a path that I think is right. No matter what the outcome is, I believe that maybe that is the ending I am destined to have."
Hinata Yuzuru just put down the hand on his chin, put it on his lap, leaned back on the chair, looked at her with a look that was both gratifying and unspeakable, and said softly: "Actually, I don't believe it at all.
Things like fate.
I only believe that destiny is achieved through struggle and struggle.
Like me, my family was separated in Hyuga when I was born, and I suffered the fate of a caged bird - if I had chosen to leave everything to fate, then I would not be able to be here today.
Quan, as a friend, I sincerely wish you the ability to control your own destiny... and gain the results you want."
After he finished speaking, he looked at Quan, whose expression became somewhat emotional and heavy as a result, and showed her familiar gentle smile, with a hint of joking: "Also, since you have concealed this matter, why,
Do you want to talk to me today again?"
In fact, Hyuga Yuzuru had already guessed who the murderer was behind the scenes by consulting the information recorded by ANBU after investigating the battlefield in private.
Naturally, it was Uchiha Obito who had caused many tragedies in Konoha.
It's just that Obito's whereabouts are elusive and he has never appeared around Konoha in the past few years since Danzo ran away. Even the meeting with Izumi was when she was doing tasks outside, so it was difficult for Hinata Yuzuru to catch him.
Although Obito's fate is very sad and he is a completely tragic figure in the history of Naruto, his tragedy cannot be a reason to forgive his sins.
Hyuga Yuzuru has already made his decision - now, if he can find a one-on-one opportunity with Obito, he will most likely kill him.
As long as the opportunity is right, he will send Obito to reunite with Lin.
Create a world with Lin?
It's not necessary.
She should be waiting for you underground.
Of course, perhaps, Hyuga Yuzuru might also give him a chance to make meritorious deeds.
With the power he currently possesses, he already has the ability to wage a full-scale war with the Akatsuki organization.
If you want to pacify the ninja world, you must not ignore the threat of the Akatsuki organization. As long as you get rid of the Akatsuki organization first, especially if you grab Black Zetsu and raise its ashes directly, you will solve the biggest problem from the root.
The battles with other ninja villages were nothing compared to the battles with the Akatsuki organization.
But it is difficult to deal with the Akatsuki organization. The reason is that it is difficult to find traces of Nagato. If the opponent does not reveal his flaws, it is almost impossible to directly find the opponent's location.
And if Obito can be a leader, he can go directly and secretly give the weak Nagato a heart-wrenching blow, and then take advantage of Kuro Zetsu's preparedness to hit him with a Black Zetsu blow...
Forget it, I still don’t count on him.
Hyuga Yuzuru organized his thoughts and looked at Uchiha Izumi. At this moment, the other party was struggling with his inquiry. He could not give an answer for a while, and he did not urge him. After waiting for a while, Uchiha Izumi lowered his head and sighed.
Take a breath.
"Even Yuzuru-sama, I'm afraid... he is no match for Uchiha Madara.
I originally thought that if the other party's target was just me, even if I died, it wouldn't cause any trouble to others.
But now, Yuzuru-sama is the Hokage of Konoha.
That such an enemy exists and is hostile to Konoha, I should tell Yuzuru-sama no matter what.
The reason why I have been hesitant before...
Maybe it’s because I don’t want to see Yuzuru-sama’s disappointed eyes.”
She spoke frankly and bowed heavily again: "Please punish me according to ANBU regulations."
Hinata Yuzuru looked at her quietly and smiled slightly.
"good."
After he finished speaking, he stared at him seriously: "According to ANBU regulations and ninja rules, those who deliberately conceal key information and take the initiative to report afterwards can enjoy special provisions for meritorious service and be fined and punished on duty. However, since you currently have no
Hold special positions.
I have decided, as the fifth generation, to punish you appropriately.
ANBU Chuunin Uchiha Izumi, starting from today, you will accept the S-level mission issued by me personally, to hunt down the traitorous ninja Uchiha Obito. When you find traces of the enemy, if you are defeated, please ask me for help immediately.
Don't show off your strength.
Since this mission involves meritorious service, only resume records will be given, no corresponding rewards will be given, and all bonuses for this mission will be deducted.
Whether the punishment will be continued in the future will be determined by the performance of this mission."
After Hyuga Yuzuru finished speaking, he looked at Uchiha Izumi, who was a little confused, and said with a smile: "Uchiha Madara is just an honest dead person now. The existence who claims to be Uchiha Madara, in fact, was the result of being bewitched during World War II.
The rebellious ninja who defected from Konoha, Obito Uchiha.
so...
Maybe I might still be unable to face Uchiha Madara.
But this Uchiha Obito..."
Uchiha Izumi's pupils were shaking: "Uchiha Obito!?"
This name is very unfamiliar to her.
But when she learned that she had been scared by lies, she only felt deeply ashamed and shameful. Izumi Uchiha lowered his head, not knowing what to say for a moment.
I used to worry that Yuzuru would be in trouble because of me.
They deliberately concealed the facts, and only now are they telling the truth out of concern.
But all this turned out to be...
Was deceived!
If he had confessed to him earlier, perhaps, Yuzuru would have been able to bring that Uchiha to earth...
Uchiha Izumi calmed down.
No, that's not right.
If he had known that the other party was Uchiha Obito...perhaps, his decision would be the same as it is now.
revenge...
I want to chop off his head with my own hands!
She was silent for a moment, then raised her head: "Anbu Uchiha Izumi takes orders!"
It was only at this moment that Izumi Uchiha suddenly realized that the mission assigned by Yuzuru Hinata had taken his own mood into consideration.
What he said is...
"When you find traces of the enemy, if you are defeated, ask me for help immediately. Don't show off."
The implication is that if you can kill the enemy.
Just do it yourself?
Uchiha Izumi looked at him. He just smiled gently as always, giving people an infinite sense of trust.
"I'm sorry...I...made you worry again."
Her voice was a little heavy.
His fists were clenched unconsciously.
How long will it take to grow into a ninja who can stand alone?
When will we be able to stand by his side openly and honestly?
Every time I meet him, I always feel as if I have never grown up and am still that useless little girl.
Cause trouble to others.
Even at this moment, Hyuga Yuzuru was still able to see through his dark revengeful psychology, and he gently did not expose it, but respected his choice.
Uchiha Izumi took a deep breath, let out a long breath of bad breath, and regained her composure. She said softly: "I will do my best not to let you down."
"Izumi..." Hinata Yuzuru lowered her eyes. After a while, she raised them and smiled. Unexpectedly, she said in a rare and gentle manner that made her overwhelmed: "During this period, I have reflected on
a lot of."
He turned his head and looked out the window. The bright Konoha Village was very different from when the third generation was in office.
He didn't make many changes to the Konoha Building, but he only replaced the large floor-to-ceiling windows to make the view better and clearer.
The village shone brightly in the sunshine, which seemed to illuminate the depths of his heart.
"You know, in fact, I have never regarded you as friends before."
What he said was surprising.
Quan raised his head and looked at him blankly.
Only his back can be seen.
"I always believe that no matter how hard you manage your relationships, they will fall apart due to reality. Human beings are inherently complex, and emotions are not static.
There is no eternal love and no unconditional love.
Even family members who are connected by blood may still use a cold knife on your back.
The best way not to be emotionally hurt is to not have expectations for anything, analyze people's personalities rationally, use just the right words to win the other person's favor, and let everything unfold according to my plan with clear goals.
I made friends with Itachi because he was in the Uchiha clan and was the eldest son of Fugaku Uchiha. Having a good relationship with him would allow me to overturn the control of the Hyuga clan and increase my confidence.
Moreover, he has an extreme personality and can even do some...crazy things with me under the worst circumstances I imagined.
I met Shisui because he was in the Anbu and was very powerful, but he had an indecisive personality and was a bit naive to the point of stupidity.
Even for Hinata Kaoru, I have never treated him sincerely."
Hinata Yuzuru softly told her words that even Hinata Kaoru had never heard before.
Perhaps it was because he read the other person's unrealistic vision of him, and this vision made him feel a little bored now.
If there is anyone who can understand the darkness of herself best, it is undoubtedly Hinata Yuzuru - what she was initially obsessed with was the unknown darkness of Hinata Yuzuru, and she firmly believed that he
He is the one who will lead himself to freedom, so he can be reborn and find the meaning of life.
But even so...
"In the past few years, even if Hinata Kaoru, who is closest to me and has unconditional obedience and trust in me, in fact, I have never regarded him as a friend or invested any affection in him."
"Being kind to her is often based on reward for merit. Although there are moments when she is touched by her, she never responds to it."
"In the Hyuga clan, I remember everyone's name, know everyone's current situation well, and show a gentle smile to everyone. The purpose of all this, in fact, is to prepare for the overthrow of Hyuga.
That’s all.”
"It can be said that the Hinata Yuzuru you know is just what I want you to see, including wearing the flat-rimmed glasses that Itachi and Kakashi have complained about more than once. He is just doing whatever it takes to achieve his goals.
a part of.
In fact, those glasses were indeed a gift from my mother, but it was me who wanted to buy them.
And when I couldn’t wear it anymore, I put it away and it has been lying in the glove box for a long time.”
"This is true for the members of the Hyuga clan."
"The same goes for Shisui and Itachi."
"Of the words I said to you, nine of them were true, but one was false. Over time, in fact, now I have even forgotten whether I told you any lies."
"There is no doubt that I am a bad person. At least, I am not as perfect as you think."
"Even if I become Hokage, in fact, it is not to make Konoha better. To be precise, it is because I think that the current Konoha is the most suitable and most suitable village for me. That's why I say this.
That's all.
The ultimate goal is just to achieve my personal vision."
Hyuga Yuzuru turned to look at Uchiha Izumi, who was now so shocked that he couldn't speak.
He laughed dumbly.
I never thought that I would choose to tell her the worries that have been squeezing my heart over the years in a place like this.
But, for the first time, I felt guilty because of the other person's admiration.
Before becoming Hokage, these feelings would never have existed - even if he had, he would just forget about them.
"Why...me? I mean, why are you saying this to me!?"
Izumi Uchiha subconsciously took a step back when he spoke. What Hinata Yuzuru just said was a bit shocking, and he had no idea why the other party suddenly confessed to him.
If we talk about closeness... In terms of closeness, compared to myself, whether it is Shisui who fought with him in ANBU or Hinata Kaoru who has always been by his side, they should be more suitable to be the listeners of these words.
!?
"Perhaps it's because you are the only person who I didn't deliberately make friends with, or even put much thought into, but became my friend. Moreover, I want you to see clearly that, in fact, I am not that... worthy
You go and dream."
He smiled slightly, sat on the Hokage's chair again, and looked at her relaxedly.
Uchiha Izumi was silent for a moment, and his voice was trembling: "Then, what now!? Why do you reflect on this, why do you tell me all this?"
"Man is such a wonderful creature."
Hinata Yuzuru looked at the ceiling and chuckled twice: "I never thought that just by becoming Hokage, I would be able to gain so much expectation and respect, but even so, I never thought that I would need to respond to all of this.
...It wasn't until I discovered my true thoughts that I realized..."
"A few days ago, Xiaoxun fell ill."
He suddenly said a "little thing".
Uchiha Izumi frowned slightly and stared at him closely, trying to see what he was thinking about at the moment.
However, Hyuga Yuzuru said in a sighing tone: "Like an idiot, she sat alone by the river. She was so tired that she couldn't stand up. She also put her feet in the ice water and lay down like an idiot, falling asleep.
passed.
When I saw her like this...
I felt guilty from the bottom of my heart.
It was also from that moment that I realized that the reason for my guilt was not that I gave her too much work, but that I never responded to her with my truest emotions from a perceptual point of view.
I was surprised to find that I already had feelings for her.
It's not just a relationship of use.
It's not just a casual relationship.
It doesn't mean that even if you lose it, you will only be sad for a while and then return to normal soon.
But after thinking deeply for a while, I sincerely hope that she can always appear by my side. Even if she is not as capable as she is now, she can do a lot of work for me and complete a lot of trivial things for me that I have no time to take care of...
...
The so-called work does not require her to be so good at it.
In fact, she doesn't have to do anything. She just needs to be like a vase-like secretary, serving me tea and water and doing some chores for me...
As long as she is around, that's enough.
This is what my heart tells me I need from her.
It wasn't until this moment that I understood it clearly.
I already have a deep bond in this world.
This is the first time I realize this."
He turned his head, looked at Uchiha Izumi, and said softly: "My parents support me unconditionally.
I admire my Neji.
Itachi, Shisui, and Kakashi have the same thoughts as me.
Like an idiot, Metkai wants to show his heart to me just because of a word of approval..."
He named a lot of springs, some of which he was familiar with, and some of which he didn't know.
Finally, Hinata Yuzuru said about her: "And you, Izumi."
After he finished speaking, he looked quietly at Izumi Uchiha, who still had difficulty absorbing what he said.
Uchiha Izumi was silent for a long time, his lips moved, and he said with difficulty: "You have said so much to me, don't you just want to confide these words to me?
Moreover, you said that all the things you pretended to be in the beginning were to subvert Hinata, so why did you continue to... "disguise" and become Hokage?"
Hinata Yuzuru answered the latter first.
"When I was very young, I already had very clear ideas.
The weak will explore the truth of the world, accept the nature of the world, and meet their own destiny.
What a strong person should do is to make the world his ideal state.
I want to change the world by any means necessary."
"I hate pointless wars.
I hate the series of tragedies born out of war. Such tragedies have no beauty or value.
I don’t want to see some people destined to become tools in the hands of certain people and become useless cannon fodder.
I hope for world peace...
To be precise, I want the world to reach its ideal state.
In that world, I can walk freely anywhere in the world, enjoy delicious food and beautiful scenery, sleep in a nice place until I wake up naturally, and after waking up, there are novel things that I can immerse myself in every day with full expectation.
If you have someone you like by your side, you don't have to worry about being separated for various strange reasons.
Walking on the street, ordinary people's faces may be filled with smiles, and they may also be frowning due to the pressure of work and life, but there will be no one who is not fully clothed and hungry.
If I meet someone who needs help, I can give them a surprise based on my mood.
If someone does something that makes me feel sick and disgusted, I can transform into a god and give the person the most terrible punishment.
I..."
He closed his eyes, and after a long time, he slowly opened them, looked at Uchiha Spring, and said in a calm but extremely serious voice: "I want to live a happy life doing whatever I want in such a world, and I want to become a god.
"
Quan keenly noticed that in his last words.
Use "I want" instead of "I want".
Yuzuru...
Uchiha Izumi was silent and speechless.
The initial shock passed, and after she carefully understood his words, she didn't feel... disgusted at all.
However, another answer from him is needed.
"As for why I have to tell you all this, confide all this to you..."
Hinata Yuzuru looked at her deeply.
He put his hands on his chin again, but at this moment, he nodded slightly and his eyes were bright: "I want to tell you that this is the real me.
Now, I want you to understand my feelings.
Then, it's up to you to decide.
Where will our friendship go?"
You no longer need or want to hide it from me...is this what you mean?
Want to see if I can be his true friend...?
Uchiha Izumi read his mind.
She lowered her head.
After a long time, Quan asked in a low voice: "What if my thoughts...have not changed?"
Hinata Yuzuru smiled softly.
He stood up, walked slowly to her, and waited quietly until she raised her head and saw her looking directly at him: "Then from today on, get to know me again.
If even so, you still have longing for me.
I will also respond to your longing."
He stretched out his hand and tapped his heart: "From here."
....
Quan walked out of the office.
He still looked a little dazed.
Even numb.
But as it all fades away.
The Hokage aura around him has definitely faded a lot.
The figure clearly emerged in my heart, that man named Hinata Yuzuru.
Now, in my heart, I no longer have the majestic and sacred look of the past, as if bathed in holy light, making people afraid to look directly.
becomes more real.
When I walked out of the Hokage Building, Izumi was hit by the cold wind and woke up even more.
Her mood was complicated, but she unconsciously raised the corners of her mouth.
I suddenly thought a little selfishly - he can say this to me... because he also values the relationship between us, right?
Shisui definitely doesn't know this, and if nothing else, Yuzuru won't tell him these things.
Even though Yuzuru may have had various purposes in his heart, now, he has united his knowledge and action, and in the position of Hokage, he has truly begun to reveal his true nature.
No longer need to wear glasses, no longer need to smile to everyone...
Well, the latter, not really.
When he thought that the gentle smile he showed to many people was of a "business nature", Uchiha Izumi still felt a little bit magical, but he also felt despicably happy that only he knew these things.
Uchiha Izumi looked up at the clear sky blankly.
He reached out and gently covered his heart.
He said that if he could accept the real him.
Then, he will respond to his feelings sincerely.
But...my sincerity...
What is it like now?
In the office, Hinata Yuzuru, who expressed all his feelings for the first time with true feelings, breathed a long sigh of relief and sat leisurely and comfortably on the chair, crossing his legs and admiring the beautiful scenery outside the floor-to-ceiling window.
The shadow clone could only move a small bench to handle the documents for him in frustration. This guy was clearly sitting here, but he still had to rely on the shadow clone to work!
Hinata Yuzuru hummed an unknown tune, with a happy smile on his face.
Ever since Xiaoxun fell ill, the emotions that had been lingering in his mind were finally completely sorted out by him, causing his mentality to change.
He no longer needs to disguise himself as carefully as before.
now.
All he needs is to be himself.
"It seems it's time."
That moment in heaven.
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