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Sukuna's slash is like a Spirit Circle Slash, a cutting attack that is very effective against physically weak ninjas.
Even excluding the overpowered monsters and those few pairs of Mangekyou Sharingan, Sukuna definitely has the ability to slaughter the entire ninja world.
"Elder Shenhuo, my body is too weak. I want to take a medicinal bath."
Besides regular exercise, medicinal baths are also an important way to improve physical fitness.
However, that kind of consumption is continuous, and it will take at least several years to see significant results. Even the Uchiha clan can't produce many of those.
We also have to exchange resources with other families for medicinal herbs, which is very troublesome.
The only time I've received this kind of treatment was when I was a young boy named Fugaku.
This is also why Uchiha Kagami demonstrated "resolve".
Demonstrating its own value will encourage Shenhuo to increase its investment.
Even the most loving people won't invest without limits if they can't see your value.
Shenhuo pondered for a moment, then touched the wound on his cheek.
"Yes, but the medicinal baths must be continued for at least two years, and cannot be interrupted every day."
"That way you won't be able to graduate early and carry out the mission."
"Huh? When did I say I wanted to graduate early?"
Uchiha Kagami laughed and said, "With three precious years of training time, only a fool would graduate early and go out and shine for those old fogies."
"...You're right."
Chapter 7: Mission or Companion?
Konoha 43 years.
Something that should have been a top secret mission has now become common knowledge.
Sakumo Hatake abandoned the mission in order to save his comrades.
Kakashi has been training very hard for the past two years, but he still hasn't been able to defeat that person.
He even felt that the gap between the two had not narrowed over time, but rather widened.
He sometimes couldn't understand why Kagami didn't choose to graduate early, even though he was much stronger than the teachers at the Ninja Academy.
He simply has no intention of challenging Uchiha Kagami right now...
Kakashi had never seen his father so dejected, completely devoid of any vitality.
For some reason, he walked to the big tree and stopped in front of Uchiha Kagami, who was eating a bento box.
"Companions or mission, which is more important?"
Uchiha Kagami swallowed the chicken leg and looked up at the bewildered Kakashi.
He had also heard about Sakumo Hatake, and he was naturally happy to see this kind of internal strife among the phantom gods.
When only a few old scallions were left after stirring, it was easier for him to pull them up.
"Of course the mission is more important; we're supposed to be ninjas."
Kakashi looked conflicted; that was the answer most people would give, and even he himself thought so.
"So... what if we have to abandon our comrades for the sake of the mission...?"
Setting down his lunchbox, Uchiha Kagami said calmly, "That depends on the importance of the mission and the level of the companions."
“If you’re referring to your father’s case, then I think he was wrong.”
Kakashi lowered his head dejectedly: "You think so too...?"
"As a powerful ninja, he actually allowed a group of weaklings to judge him at will."
“Just pick a few of the loudest villagers and kill them, and there won’t be any public outcry.”
"My father would never raise a knife against weak villagers!"
"No, he'll do it right away."
After two years of growth, and with the help of the medicinal bath, Uchiha Kagami is now taller than Kakashi.
He stood up, grabbed Kakashi's hair, and forced him to look directly at him.
“Your father is a weak man who gave up on himself because his ideals were shattered. If he had the courage, he should have taken action against the mastermind behind it all.”
"Instead of picking the weakest one to attack."
"What do you mean……"
Uchiha Kagami's lips curled up slightly as he thought that Hatake Sakumo might be a fighting force worth trying to recruit.
From his outsider's perspective, Hatake Sakumo's death was definitely not due to the villagers' insults; he wasn't that fragile.
What led to Sakumo Hatake's suicide was the denial of the Will of Fire, which he had firmly believed in throughout his life.
The Konoha leadership, which repeatedly emphasizes the importance of comrades, has already made their stance clear by allowing him to be insulted.
The Hatake clan was originally a samurai family during the Sengoku period, and Hatake Sakumo was more of a samurai than a ninja.
He committed suicide because he realized he had pledged allegiance to the wrong person.
My belief has crumbled.
Lacking the courage to wield his sword against the Third Hokage and others, he had no choice but to end his own life.
"Let me explain it more clearly." Uchiha Kagami grabbed Kakashi's hair and shook it. Only then would Kakashi stop getting angry.
Touching its head, it feels nice.
“Your father is contemplating suicide. Instead of wasting your time asking questions here and there, you should go and see your father.”
Kakashi's pupils dilated in shock; he hadn't considered this possibility at all.
The matter was indeed very serious, but he never expected that his father would commit suicide because of it!
He suddenly let go, not even having time to say goodbye to Uchiha Kagami, and rushed out of the school gate.
As Kakashi's figure disappeared from sight, Uchiha Kagami narrowed his eyes slightly.
He won't expend much effort to save Sakumo Hatake; if Kakashi can't persuade him, then so be it, let him die.
If he survives, he probably won't be on the same page as the third generation's group.
Obito, who had always cared about Kakashi, and Rin got closer.
Although he really didn't want to talk to Uchiha Kagami, Obito spoke up for Kakashi's sake:
"Mirror... what did you say to Kakashi?"
"Kyo-kun, Kakashi, he..."
Glancing at the two of them, Uchiha Kagami asked Obito, "Goggles, if a mission requires sacrificing your clansmen, what would you choose?"
"Of course! We can't sacrifice our people!"
"I will definitely complete the mission without harming my people!"
It must be said that time and experience can change a person.
Obito was the kindest Uchiha, and Madara Uchiha saw this, which is why he chose him.
The Uchiha clan, with their rich emotions, would indeed be terrifying if they fell into darkness.
"Rin, what about you?" Uchiha Kagami turned to Nohara Rin.
After thinking for a moment, Lin smiled and said, "If there has to be a sacrifice to complete the mission, I hope it is me who is sacrificed."
That's truly... a remarkably pure Will of Fire.
"Lin! I will definitely protect you!"
The Will of Fire has no right or wrong; it is only judged by the actions of those who put it into practice.
Sacrificing oneself for the peace of future generations is worthy of praise.
Many leaders have forgotten this original intention, including Hashirama Senju.
The village was originally built to protect children, but later... in order to protect the village, he was willing to kill even his best friend and children.
One cannot have it all in life, and Madara Uchiha saw this, which is why he chose to leave.
A victory without sacrifice is impossible and will inevitably breed hatred.
"Then, Kagami, what if it were you?" Obito mustered his courage and asked.
"The mission or your people, what will you choose?"
“If one side is destined to sacrifice themselves, I will kill the person who issued the mission,” Uchiha Kagami replied decisively.
"...That's exactly what Mirror would do."
"Wait, no, weren't we asking you about Kakashi?"
Uchiha Kagami shook his head: "There's no need to know. In this kind of situation, choosing either option is wrong, but choosing neither is right."
"That's so hard to understand..."
"After all, you're an idiot with goggles, it's normal that you don't understand."
"Goggles are one thing, but why add 'idiot' to that?! Can't you just call me by my name properly?!"
"At least have eyes like mine before you say things like that to me."
The Sharingan with its three tomoe slowly rotated, and its powerful eye force directly knocked Obito unconscious.
"It's...it's happening again..." Before losing consciousness, Obito instinctively let out a mournful cry.
Every few days, Uchiha Kagami would give him a power boost with his eye.
The Sharingan is amazing!
Is it necessary to show off like that?
Uchiha Kagami does like to show off, but his frequent use of the Sharingan against Uchiha Obito wasn't for showing off.
Obito Uchiha was the key to connecting Madara Uchiha and those White Zetsu.
By transcribing the seal and injecting a little bit of eye power each time, one day...
To be able to meet that legendary ninja.
Obito, you're just a mouthpiece.
Chapter 8 Choice
Now, Uchiha Kagami uses all his class time to rest.
Listening to the teacher's explanation on stage helps me sleep better, and I can use all my evening time for spiritual practice.
The ninja academy teachers couldn't do anything about it, since even if he slept every day, he would still be number one in both science and practical combat at the end of each semester.
They all offered to help Uchiha Kagami apply for early graduation, but Uchiha Kagami refused.
The kids here are nice to talk to, their lunches are delicious, and they sleep well. Why do they need to graduate?
Why bother becoming a low-ranking ninja to catch cats and dogs, or having to eat soldier's rations while escorting caravans?
Although relations between countries are still very tense, the cause of the Third Shinobi World War has not yet emerged.
That was the case of the Third Kazekage's disappearance.
Sasori's parents were killed by Sakumo Hatake, the White Fang of Konoha, while on a mission during the reign of the Third Kazekage.
Considering the alliance agreement signed between the Fire and Wind Kingdoms, the Third Kazekage would not allow Sasori to retaliate.
Of course, it's also possible that the Third Kazekage knew Sasori was no match for White Fang and was hesitant to let him take action.
Sasori then transferred this hatred to the Third Kazekage, and somehow killed him, turning him into a human puppet.
Afterwards, Sunagakure couldn't find the Kazekage, and in the process of searching, they started fighting with Konoha.
Then other ninja villages joined the fray, beginning the most brutal Third Shinobi World War.
This is the first time since the establishment of the Ninja Village System that all five major Ninja Villages have participated in a ninja war.