Chapter 118: The True Self (1W1)
On the way back to Konoha, Shisui finally found a chance to talk to Izumi, and he whispered, "If you have time, let's talk?" β
Izumi Uchiha was wearing a tengu mask, and at the moment he just turned his head and looked at him calmly, nodding slightly, not refusing, but still not replying.
After the dark department returned to Konoha to report on the mission, Uchiha Shisui found Uchiha Izumi in the deep forest next to Konoha.
She held a knife, closed her eyes under a tree, and when she heard someone coming, she just opened her eyes calmly, and her indifferent expression revealed a sense of alienation.
Just like the Uchiha Itachi recently.
Uchiha Shisui sighed secretly, but there was still a smile on his face: "Why don't you go to the family training ground?" β
The Uchiha clan's training ground is quite large, and as a "compensation" for their relocation to the edge of Konoha, this training ground used to be a public training ground for many ninjas, and the size is self-evident.
Izumi Uchiha's tone didn't fluctuate in the slightest when he spoke: "What's the matter." β
Uchiha stopped the water because of her attitude, the smile on her face gradually faded, and her eyebrows gradually wrinkled: "Izumi... Was there some misunderstanding? β
"Nope." Izumi was still calm, but he didn't explain anything more.
"Then why is it the way it is? In the clan, I haven't seen you make any new friends, and I don't talk to anyone in the shadows, whether it's me, or Itachi, or Lord Goyome...... There has to be a reason why you're like this, right? β
Zhishui said seriously: "I know I'm stupid, I can't notice some things, and I don't know how to persuade you, but if you continue like this... Perhaps, I should tell Godaime-sama, he must have a way to help you. β
Hearing the name of the five generations, Izumi's face finally changed slightly, but he only pursed his lips, and then said calmly: "Because of personal personal matters, you have deviated from the ethics of a ninja."
Yuzuru-sama is now the fifth generation of Konoha and not an ordinary ninja in the past. β
Shisui listened to Izumi's talk about the ethics of ninjas, and only felt helpless for a while, but he still argued with his own reasoning: "I don't think that as the captain of the dark department, I should continue to indulge in your state... Why did you become the taciturn you are now, and why did you show such eagerness to become stronger...
The obsession with power will make you lose yourself sooner or later!
Yuzuru... Lord Goyome would never tolerate such a thing.
He once told me to take care of you in the shadows, and it was already my dereliction of duty to make you like this!
If I still can't make a change, maybe it's because I'm not capable enough.
I will explain everything to the fifth generation, take the initiative to take the mistake, and if he wants to blame, I will also bear it.
But...."
Uchiha Shisui walked in front of Izumi, looked at her cold face, and said bitterly: "It's an eventful time in Konoha now, and you in the Uchiha clan also know that the current Uchiha is more dangerous than before - we can't make trouble for Yuzuru-sama anymore." β
This sentence seemed to have the opposite effect, and Izumi just said lightly, "I won't cause trouble to anyone."
As a ninja, I will complete all the tasks that are commanded to me.
As the Shadow Side, we should be the blades in the hands of the Hokage.
Even if it is death, this is my destiny as a ninja. β
"But you're more than just a ninja!" The Uchiha Shisui couldn't 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 that if you die, Yuzuru won't be sad?
Or is it that in your mind, there is now only a duty left, and you don't see us as friends and partners? β
"So, like you, you talk about companionship and friendship, but you put all your hopes on others, and when you encounter danger and difficulties, you expect your friends to solve the burden for you..."Izumi Uchiha's eyes sharpened: "Is this what you should do as a partner?" β
Zhishui was a little angry: "I really don't understand what happened to you!" So are you, and so are the Itachi! What the hell am I doing wrong!? β
"You didn't do anything wrong." Izumi was still calm, she looked at the somewhat angry Uchiha Shisui, and just said calmly, "It's the world that's wrong." β
Uchiha Shisui obviously didn't expect Izumi to reply to his words like this.
Uchiha Izumi said bluntly: "No matter how reluctant or unwilling you are, as long as you and I are ninjas, we may die in this world at any time."
The enemy will never be bound by you.
There is room for faith.
If you want to live, if you want to protect the people you want to protect, all you can do is to become stronger.
And... Don't expect anyone to solve the problem for you, the only one who can solve the problem is always yourself.
Are you curious why I ended up like this?
Okay, I'll tell you. β
A chill gradually appeared in her pupils, and she said calmly: "My teacher, my companion, was senselessly killed by the enemy. The enemy did not kill them for a reason, and there was no need, but simply because they were passing by and interested, and they did it.
Every day since then, I've been thinking about why I want to be a ninja and how I can 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 ultimate cause is simply that you don't have enough weapons.
It's as strong as the five generations, but it's still not a god who can do everything, and he will also be negligent, calculated, and have places that can't be taken into account. β
Izumi Uchiha looked at Shisui quietly and asked rhetorically, "Can you guarantee that I won't be killed by anyone?" You should always have the determination to protect your companions, but as far as I know, there are still companions around you who are constantly dying.
Even Yuzuru will send a bouquet of flowers to some of his companions who are buried underground on the same days as you every year.
This is enough to show that I am right - no one can protect anyone forever, only I can, save myself. β
The Uchiha Shisui became more and more silent, and after a long time, he still whispered: "Do you still have a companion in your heart?" β
"Of course." Izumi Uchiha showed a rare smile, but it quickly disappeared, she raised her head slightly, as if recalling a lot of images from her memory, and when she lowered her head, she said, "Do you have anything else to ask?" β
"No..."Shisui's expression was still not very good-looking.
He didn't know why Itachi and Izumi seemed to think he wasy... Unreliable.
This feeling of not being trusted, it's terrible.
Quan looked at him calmly: "Senior Zhishui, now it's my turn to ask questions." β
Uchiha Shisui asked for emotion, and reluctantly smiled: "Ah, you ask." β
"First, the rumored Uchiha Madara, compared to the current Lord Godaime, who is stronger and who is weaker? Or, how strong should that man called Madara Uchiha be? β
Her first question made the Uchiha Shisui a little confused for a while, but after hesitating for a moment, she gave the answer: "Yes, it's better for Madara Uchiha."
According to the records of the clan, the eyes that Madara Uchiha possessed were the legendary eternal kaleidoscope writing wheel eyes, and his personal strength, in those days, was even called the god of the ninja world, and the first generation of the Thousand Hands Pillar was on par with each other.
You know, the power of each pair of writing wheel eyes is so powerful that it is difficult to estimate, although I don't know what kind of power Madara Uchiha has in specific eyes, but judging from the literature...
He even has the ability to fight many other ninja village Hokage alone, and destroy a ninja army by himself.
Godaime-sama is also strong now... But it should be inferior to Madara Uchiha. β
The Uchiha Shisui analyzed the words, which made the Uchiha Izumi nod in silence.
In fact, the two had similar ideas.
Hinata Yuzuru has never retained his true combat power to anyone else.
I never pretend to be a pig and eat a tiger.
But unfortunately, after his strength leaped, he had no chance to show.
Even if everyone understands that his current strength is unfathomable.
But how deep is it?
Even the most crazy person would not think that he would be able to compete with those legendary characters of Konoha now.
He's still too young.
And even a real war has never been experienced.
This makes his strength always have a question mark, even if he is as close as Hinata, he probably doesn't understand what Hinata Yuzuru's strength is now, of course, she will definitely say that the five generations are the first in the world.
After Uchiha Shisui answered the question, he couldn't help but wonder, "You asked him, what are you doing?" β
"Just curious." Izumi Uchiha calmly continued to ask, "So, how does the writing wheel eye become a kaleidoscope writing wheel eye?" And how can you become an eternal kaleidoscope writing wheel? β
The water stop fell silent.
After a while, he just said, "This, I can't say, I'm sorry." β
Izumi lowered his eyes: "Is it..."
Uchiha Shisui lowered his head and said, "I'm sorry, only this, I can't say..."
If Izumi knew what it would take to awaken the Sharingan...
With her current radical character, is it possible to go astray for the sake of power?
Sure enough, I'll have to talk to Hokage-sama.
Izumi didn't ask any more.
She got up and just said indifferently, "I know." β
Uchiha Shisui looked at her as she was leaving, and subconsciously asked, "Where are you going?" β
"Rather than waiting for you to bother Hokage-sama to find me, why don't I take the initiative to report the situation to him... Perhaps, it is easier to do so. β
When her words fell, the Uchiha could only stop in place, but there were still some emotions hovering in his heart, and he finally couldn't help it and asked, "What you just said!"
Why is it that I talk about my companions and friendships, but pin all my hopes on others, and when I encounter danger and difficulties, I expect my friends to solve the burden for me!?
Why!? β
Izumi Uchiha stopped.
She turned her head to look at the Uchiha Shisui, lowered her eyes, and after a while, said softly, "I'm sorry, I just had some... Words do not choose words.
But if you want to know why I'm going to say something like that to you.
I want to ask you...
What would you do if the Uchiha rebelled tomorrow? β
As soon as these words came out, Zhishui subconsciously became nervous, he looked left and right, and said in a low voice: "What do you mean?" β
"Do those little actions you did in the clan really work?"
"To put it bluntly, you still hope to rely on everyone's strength to stop this big ship heading for the abyss.
However, it is not a bunch of sailors that people need.
Rather, a captain who was able to snatch the rudder. β
"If I have the power you have, then I'll use this knife myself before they decide to do it... Cut down to the patriarch of Fugaku, and to all those who dared to follow him. Izumi Uchiha looked at him and left a meaningful sentence: "So, what about you?" β
After saying this, Izumi Uchiha had already left.
The Uchiha stood stunned.
Long.
Lowered his eyes.
Only the clenched fists gradually clenched.
......
In Hinata's office, an old friend who has not been seen for a long time comes.
Izumi Uchiha.
She wears a black tights, not wearing the usual green tactical vest, but a black special vest, which can be worn as a weight on weekdays, as a cultivation prop, and can also be inserted into a steel plate for protection during battle.
With black hair tied into a high ponytail, the long knife behind him is stuck horizontally behind his waist, and the bright phoenix eyes under Konoha forehead are blazing, looking a little sharp.
"Lord Goyome."
She bowed her head respectfully and said hello.
"Izumi..."Hinata Yuzuru smiled at first, then looked at her respectful appearance, and said softly, "Actually, it's okay to call me Yuzuru before..."
Izumi Uchiha raised his head and looked at the man in front of him who seemed to be becoming more mature and handsome, his eyes briefly lost his mind for a moment, and he lowered his eyes: "Yes, Yuzuru-sama." β
I don't know why, even though I'm used to many people calling me an adult, but the cheerful and cute little girl in front of me who used to follow behind him, screaming one by one, has become like this, but it still makes Hinata Yuzuru a little complicated.
It's just that he didn't say anything, just smiled and said, "How are you doing?" β
"I'm fine, thank you for your concern." She was still as calm as everyone else, but it was clear that she was still slightly closer than the others.
The most intuitive embodiment is the slightly hooked corners of her mouth unconsciously at the moment.
Izumi Uchiha straightened up, her beautiful face softening a little softer in the sunlight, but when she thought of the purpose of her visit, the smile disappeared, and there was a little more coldness.
"I came here this time because I have special information, and I need to report it to Lord Godaime."
She paused, and she didn't know whether she was right or wrong to do this, but in the process of talking to Zhishui before, she was still a little touched, and she was hesitant to make a decision at that moment.
Hinata Yuzuru looked at her curiously, while Izumi Uchiha said directly: "The information I want to report this time is related to Madara Uchiha, who should have died. β
Izumi Uchiha said that during this period of time, Madara Uchiha, that is, Obito, slowly talked about it.
Including the detailed process of her teacher and companion being killed by him, including her understanding and cognition of each other when she and Uchiha "Madara" met intermittently and met a few times during this time.
After saying this information, Izumi Uchiha knelt down on one knee and lowered his head: "I deliberately concealed the enemy's information, and I asked Lord Godaime to punish him." β
Hinata Yuzuru got up and reached out to support her shoulders, which looked emaciated, but they could touch the strong muscles in Uchixiu.
"Don't do this... I don't like it... I'm not used to it. After he finished speaking, Izumi Uchiha raised his head, and when he saw that he was really unusually troubled, he looked at him with a complicated expression, and just pursed his lips.
She lowered her head again, and just said, "In any case, concealing information about Madara Uchiha may have made a huge mistake and buried hidden dangers, as a ninja, especially a ninja in the shadows, this is my dereliction of duty." β
"Let's get up first." Hinata Yuzuru exerted a slight force, and Izumi's resistance came to naught, and she was forced to stand up and collide with Hinata's gaze.
She pursed her lips, not knowing what to do.
Even, in fact, she was ready for Hinata Yuzuru to be angry, but at this moment, there was no anger or incomprehension in the other party's eyes, but only because of her own attitude, there was a little... Lose!?
Izumi didn't think for a moment where his loss came from.
Hinata Yuzuru sighed, rarely no longer smiling, but after she stood up, she returned to the back of her desk, sitting in her chair, and there was a faint hint of fatigue.
He crossed his fingers with his hands, stood on the table with his elbows, supported his chin with both hands, looked at him with complicated eyes, and said softly: "What I care more about than these is whether you are still... Trust me. β
Izumi Uchiha immediately said seriously: "Whether as an individual or as a ninja, I trust Yuzuru-sama immensely. β
"Then why... Since that day, you seem to be deliberately avoiding me?
Is it because I failed to protect your teachers and peers?
I'm sorry, but I wasn't able to do that at that time, and I didn't expect that to happen..."
Hinata Yuzuru said, but was interrupted by Izumi Uchiha shaking his head vigorously: "No, that's not the case. β
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. β
"Even if you don't become a ninja, as long as you live in this world, even if you stay in Konoha Village... There will also be things like the Nine-Tails Rebellion. β
Izumi Uchiha explained his understanding of life to Hinata Yuzuru again, and he just listened silently, and 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 said with a rare smile, "You are like a divine eagle running towards the sun and the moon, and I, as an inconspicuous crow, just looking at your speed, has already made people despair.
If you stop and wait for me, it will only make me feel guilty.
It's better to move forward at the pace of a crow.
What kind of path can be taken, whether I can reunite with you in the sky, it is left to fate.
What I want to do, what I can do... That's probably all there is to it. β
Izumi Uchiha said calmly, "At least for now, I am on a path that I think is right, no matter what the outcome is, but, I believe, maybe that is the end I am destined to have." β
Hinata Yuzuru just put down the hand on his chin, put it on his lap, leaned back in the chair, looked at her with both relieved and indescribable eyes, and said softly: "Actually, I don't believe in the so-called fate at all.
I only believe that fate is earned by struggle and struggle.
Like me, I was born in Hinata, and I suffered the fate of a caged birdβif I had chosen to leave everything to fate, I wouldn't be here today.
Izumi, as a friend, I sincerely wish you the ability to take control of your own destiny... Harvest, the result you want. β
After he finished speaking, he looked at Quan, whose expression had become equally emotional and heavy, and showed her familiar gentle smile, with a hint of joke: "Also, since you have concealed this matter, why are you talking to me today?" β
In fact, Hinata Yuzuru has already guessed who the murderer behind the scenes is in private by consulting the information recorded after the dark department investigates the battlefield.
Naturally, it was the Uchiha Obito who caused many tragedies in Konoha.
It's just that Obito's whereabouts are uncertain.,Since Tuanzang ran away.,It's never been around Konoha in the past few years.,Even the meeting with Izumi was communicated while she was doing a mission outside.,Hinata Yuzuru has a hard time catching him.γ
Although Obito's fate is very sad and he is a downright tragic figure in the history of Naruto, his tragedy cannot be a reason to forgive his sins.
Hinata Yuzuru has already made a decision - now, if he can find a one-on-one opportunity with Obito, it is very likely that he will kill the other party.
As long as the opportunity is right, he will send Obito to reunite with Lin.
Create a world with Rin?
You don't have to.
She should be waiting for you underground.
Of course, perhaps, Hinata Yuzuru may also give him a chance to make meritorious contributions.
With the strength he has now, he already has the ability to organize an all-out war with Xiao.
If you want to pacify the ninja world, you must not ignore the threat of the Xiao organization, as long as you solve the Xiao organization first, especially if you grab the black absolute and directly raise its ashes, that is to solve the biggest problem from the root.
The battle with the other ninja villages, if compared to the battle with the Xiao organization, it is really a small thing.
But it's hard to get rid of the Xiao organization, and the reason is that it's hard to find Nagato's traces, and if the other party doesn't show flaws, it's almost impossible to find the other party's location directly.
And if Obito can be a leading party, he will go directly to secretly give the weak Nagato a heart-digging nest, and then take advantage of the darkness to give the other party a black heart...
Forget it, I still don't count on him.
Hinata Yuzuru sorted out his thoughts and looked at Izumi Uchiha, at this moment, the other party was entangled because of his inquiry, and he couldn't give an answer for a while, he didn't urge, and after waiting for a while, Izumi Uchiha lowered his head and sighed.
"Even if it's Yuzuru-sama, I'm afraid... It's not Madara Uchiha's opponent, right?
I was thinking... If the other party's target is just me, even if I die, I won't do anything to others... What's the trouble.
But now, Yuzuru-sama is already the Hokage of Konoha.
If such an enemy exists, and if you are hostile to Konoha something, you should say it to Yuzuru-sama no matter what.
The reason for the hesitation before...
Maybe it's because I don't want to see Yuzuru-sama's disappointed eyes. β
She said frankly and bowed heavily again: "Please punish me according to the regulations of the dark department." β
Hinata Yuzuru looked at her quietly and smiled slightly.
"Okay."
As soon as his voice fell, he stared at him solemnly: "According to the regulations of the Dark Ministry and the Ninja Code, those who deliberately conceal key information and take the initiative to report afterwards can enjoy the special provisions of meritorious service, fines and punishments in office, but in view of the fact that you do not currently hold a special position."
I have decided to punish you appropriately as a fifth-generation purpose.
Shadow Ninja Uchiha Izumi,From today on,You will accept the S-class mission issued by me personally,Hunt down and kill the traitorous ninja Uchiha Obito,At the moment of discovering the enemy's traces,If you are defeated,Immediately ask me for help,Don't be strongγ
Since this task involves meritorious service, only the resume will be recorded, and no corresponding rewards will be given, and all bonuses for this mission will be deducted.
Whether or not to continue the punishment after that will depend on the performance of this mission. β
After Hinata Yuzuru finished speaking, he looked at the somewhat dazed Uchiha Izumi and smiled, "Madara Uchiha, now he's just an honest dead man. The existence that claims to be Madara Uchiha, in fact, is the traitorous ninja who defected to Konoha after being bewitched during World War II, Uchiha Obito.
So...
Maybe in the face of Madara Uchiha, I may not be able to do it.
But this Uchiha is bringing soil..."
Izumi Uchiha's pupils flickered: "Uchiha Obito!?" β
She was very unfamiliar with the name.
But when she learned that she had been frightened by lies, she only felt a deep sense of shame and shame, and Izumi Uchiha lowered his head, not knowing what to say for a while.
I used to worry that I would let Yuzuru fall into embarrassment because of myself.
Only then did he deliberately conceal the facts, and only now has the truth been revealed out of concern.
But all of this turned out...
It's been deceived!
If I had confessed to him earlier, perhaps, I would have been able to let Yuzuru bring that Uchiha to the soil sooner...
Izumi Uchiha calmed down.
No, it's not.
If you know early that the other party is Uchiha Obito... Perhaps, my own decision, or the way it is now.
Revenge...
I'm going to cut off his head with my own hands!
She was silent for a moment and raised her head: "Dark Uchiha Izumi commands!" β
It wasn't until this moment that Izumi Uchiha suddenly realized that the mission sent by Hinata Yuzuru had already taken into account his own feelings.
What he's saying is...
"At the moment when you find the enemy's traces, if you are defeated, immediately ask me for help, and you must not be reckless."
The implication is that if you can take out the enemy.
Do it yourself?
Izumi Uchiha looked at him, and he just smiled gently as always, giving people an infinite sense of trust.
"I'm sorry... I... I'm worried about you again. β
Her voice was a little heavy.
The fists clenched unconsciously.
When will it take for you to grow into a ninja in your own right?
When will it be able to stand by his side openly?
Every time I meet him, I always feel as if I have never grown up, and I am still that useless little girl.
Cause trouble to others.
Even at this moment, Hinata Yuzuru can still see through his dark revenge mentality, and gently does not pierce it, but respects his choice.
Izumi Uchiha took a deep breath and let out a long breath of evil breath, regaining her composure, and she said softly, "I will do my best not to let you down." β
"Izumi..."Hinata lowered her eyes, and after a while, she lifted it up, smiled, and said in a rare and gentle and overwhelmed manner, "During this time, I have reflected a lot. β
He turned his head and looked out the window, the bright Konoha Village was already very different from when the three generations were in office.
He didn't make too many changes to the Konoha Building, but he only replaced the large floor-to-ceiling windows first, so that they could have a better view and clearer view.
The village shone brightly in the sun, as if it also illuminated the bottom of his heart.
"You know, actually, before, I was... I don't think of you as friends. β
His words were surprising.
Izumi looked up at him in a daze.
Only his back can be seen.
"I always believe that even if you manage your feelings carefully, they will be separated by reality. Human beings are complex, and emotions are not static.
There is no eternal love, and there is no unconditional love.
Even if you are a family member who is related by blood, it is still possible to use a cold knife on your back.
The best way not to be hurt by feelings is not to have expectations for anything, to analyze people's personalities rationally, and to win the favor of the other party with just the right words, so that everything unfolds according to my plan and has a clear goal.
Befriending Itachi is because he is in the Uchiha clan and is the eldest son of Uchiha Fugaku, and having a good relationship with him can allow me to subvert the grasp of the Hyuga clan and make it a little bigger.
Moreover, he has an extreme personality and can even do something with me in the worst-case scenario that I envisioned... Crazy stuff.
I met Zhishui because he was in the shadows, and he was powerful, but his personality was indecisive, and he was a little simple to the point of stupidity.
Even Hinata smoked, I never really treated him. β
Hinata Yuzuru whispered to her words that even Hinata had never heard.
Maybe it's because he reads the other party's unrealistic vision of himself, and this longing makes him feel a little bored now.
If there is anyone who can best understand her own darkness, it is naturally Hinata smoke - what she was obsessed with at first was the unknown darkness of Hinata Yuzuru, and because of this, she firmly believed that he was the one who would bring her to freedom, so she was reborn and found the meaning of life.
But even so...
"In the past few years, even Hinata Fumi, who was closest to me and unconditionally obeyed and trusted me, in fact, I never regarded him as a friend and paid affection to him."
"Being good to her is often based on merit and reward, although there are moments when she is touched by it, but 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 just a necessary preparation for the subversion of Hinata."
"It's fair to say that what you know about Hinata Yuzuru is just what I want you to see, including wearing the flat-rimmed glasses that Itachi and Kakashi have complained about more than once, and it's just part of the means to achieve the end.
In fact, it was my mother who gave me the glasses, but I was the one who wanted to buy them.
And when I couldn't wear it, I put it away, and now it's been lying in the glove compartment for a long time. β
"This is true for the people of the Hyuga clan."
"The same is true for the weasel when it comes to stopping water."
"Of the nine sentences I have said to you, one is true, but one is false, and over time, in fact, I have even forgotten whether I have told you any lies."
"There is no doubt that I am a bad person, at least, not as perfect as you think."
"Even if I became the Hokage, in fact, it wasn't to make Konoha better, to be precise, it was because I thought that the current Konoha was the most suitable and most in line with my ideas, so I just said that.
The ultimate goal is just to achieve my personal vision. β
Hinata Yuzuru turned his head to look at Izumi Uchiha, and now the other party was already so shocked that he couldn't speak.
He laughed dumbly.
never thought that he would choose to tell her what he had been squeezing for a long time in such a place.
It's just that for the first time, I feel guilty because of the other party's longing.
Before becoming Hokage, these feelings would never have existed - and even if they were, he would only forget about them.
"Why... It's me? I mean, why, say this to me!? β
Izumi Uchiha subconsciously took a step back when he spoke, and what Hinata Yuzuru just said was a little shocking, and he didn't know why the other party suddenly confessed to him.
If you talk about closeness... In terms of closeness, compared to himself, whether it is the water stop that fought with him in the shadows, or the Hinata smoke who has been by his side, it should be more suitable to be the listener of these words, right?
"Maybe it's because you're the only one who I didn't deliberately make friends with, didn't even put much effort into it, but became my friend. And, I want you to see that actually, I'm not... It's worth looking forward to. β
He smiled and sat back in the Hokage's chair, looking at her relaxedly.
Izumi Uchiha was silent for a moment, his voice trembling a little: "So, what now!?" Why, do you reflect on these, why, to say all this to me? β
"Man is such a wonderful creature."
Hinata Yuzuru looked at the ceiling and chuckled twice: "I never thought that just by becoming the Hokage, I would gain so much expectation and respect, but even so, I never thought that I would need to respond to all this... It wasn't until I discovered my true thoughts that I realized..."
"A few days ago, Kaoru was sick."
He suddenly said a "little thing".
Izumi Uchiha frowned slightly, staring at him tightly, trying to see what he was thinking at the moment.
But Hinata Yuzuru said in an exclamatory tone: "She sat alone by the river like a fool, so tired that she couldn't stand upright, and she put her feet in the ice water like a fool and lay down, and fell asleep."
When I saw her like this...
I felt guilty from the bottom of my heart.
It was from that moment that I realized that the reason for my guilt was not that I had given her too much work, but that I had never responded to her with my truest emotions.
I was surprised to find that I already had feelings for her.
It's not just a relationship of exploitation.
It's not just a matter of playing.
It doesn't mean that even if you lose it, you will only be sad for a while, and you will soon be able to return to your normal feelings.
But after a period of deep thought, I sincerely hope that she can always be by my side, even if it is not as good as now, she has outstanding ability, can do a lot of work for me, and do a lot of trivial tasks for me that I have no time to juggle.....
The so-called work doesn't need to be as good as she does.
She doesn't even have to do anything, just like a vase secretary, serve me tea and water, and do some chores for me...
As long as she's around, that's enough.
That's what my heart told me, the need for her.
It wasn't until this moment that I understood it clearly.
I already have a deep bond in this world.
It was the first time I realized it. β
He turned his head, looked at Izumi Uchiha, and said softly, "Support my parents unconditionally."
Longing for my Ningci.
Itachi with the same thoughts as me, Shisui, Kakashi.
Like a fool, just because of a word of agreement, I can't wait to pour out my heart and lungs to Maitkai..."
He said a lot of names, some of which were familiar and others that were not.
Finally, Hinata Yuzuru said of her: "And you, Izumi. β
After he finished speaking, he quietly looked at Izumi Uchiha, who was still having trouble absorbing the words he had said.
Izumi Uchiha was silent for a long time, his lips moving, and he said with difficulty: "You said so much to me, you didn't just want to confide in me, right?"
Moreover, you said that everything you disguised in the first place was to subvert Hinata, so why did you continue..."disguise" and become the Hokage? β
Hinata Yuzuru answered the latter first.
"When I was very young, I had a very clear idea.
The weak will seek the truth of the world, accept the nature of the world, and meet their own destiny.
And what the strong should do should be to make the world their ideal state.
I want to change the world, by any means. β
"I abhor the senseless war.
I am disgusted by the series of tragedies that have been born of war, which have no beauty or value.
I don't want to see some people born destined to become tools in the hands of some people, to become useless cannon fodder.
I want world peace...
To be precise, it's to make the world as I want it to be.
In that world, I can freely walk anywhere in the world, enjoy the food, the beautiful scenery, sleep in a good place until I wake up naturally, and after waking up, there are new things every day that can make me immersed in anticipation.
With the people you like by your side, you don't have to worry about separating for all sorts of weird reasons.
Walking on the street, ordinary people can have a smile on their faces, and they may be sad because of the pressure of work and life, but there will be no people who are unclothed and hungry.
If I meet someone who needs help, I can also surprise them according to my mood.
If someone does something that makes me sick and disgusted, I can become a god and give them the most terrible punishment.
I..."
He closed his eyes, and after a long time, he slowly opened them, looked at Izumi Uchiha, and said in a calm, but extremely serious voice: "I want to live a happy life in such a world, and I want to become a god." β
Izumi keenly noticed his last words.
Use "I want", not "I want".
Yuzuru...
Izumi Uchiha was silent and speechless.
The initial shock passed, and after seriously understanding his words, she didn't even feel... Disgusted.
It's just that another answer from him is needed.
"As for why I told you all this, I confided it all to you..."
Hinata Yuzuru's eyes looked at her deeply.
He put his hands on his chin again, but at this moment, he bowed his head slightly, and his eyes were like torches: "It's what 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 is our friendship going? β
I don't need to, and I don't want to hide it from me... Is that what it means?
Want to see if I can be his true friend... Is it?
Izumi Uchiha read his mind.
She bowed her head.
After a long time, Izumi asked in a low voice, "What if... What about no changes? β
Hinata Yuzuru smiled lightly.
He stood up, slowly walked in front of her, and waited quietly until she looked up and looked at her directly at him: "Then from today onwards, get to know me again."
Even so, you still have a longing for me.
I will also respond to your aspirations. β
He reached out and tapped his finger to his heart: "From here." β
....
Izumi walked out of the office.
The expression is still a little dazed.
Even, numbness.
But when all this fades away.
The aura of fire on his body was indeed true, and it was much diluted.
The figure that clearly appeared in the bottom of my heart, the man named Hinata Yuzuru.
Now, in my heart, there is no longer the towering sacredness that I used to be, as if bathed in holy light, and people dare not look at it directly.
It becomes more and more real.
When he walked out of the Hokage building, Izumi was blown by the cold wind and became more sober.
She had a complicated heart, but unconsciously, and the corners of her mouth were hooked.
I was a little selfish and suddenly thought - he could say that to me... Is it because he also values the relationship between us?
Shisui certainly didn't know this, and, if nothing else, Yuzuru wouldn't have told him these words.
Even though Yuzuru may have had various purposes in his heart, now, he is the unity of knowledge and action, and in the position of Hokage, he has really begun to reveal his true nature.
No more glasses, no more smiling at everyone...
Well, the latter, not really.
The thought that the gentle smile he showed to many people was "business-like", and Izumi Uchiha still felt a little magical, but he was despicably happy that only he knew about these things.
Izumi Uchiha looked up at the clear sky in a daze.
Reaching out, he gently covered his heart.
He said that if he could accept him as he really was.
Then, he will also respond to his feelings with sincerity.
But... My heart...
What does it look like now?
And in the office, Hinata Yuzuru, who expressed all her feelings for the first time, breathed a long sigh of relief, sat comfortably in the chair, crossed Jiro's legs, and enjoyed the beautiful scenery outside the floor-to-ceiling window.
The shadow clone could only move a small bench to deal with the documents for him depressedly, this person is now sitting here, but he still has to rely on the shadow clone to work!
Hinata Yuzuru hummed an unknown song, a slightly happy smile on her face.
Since Xiao Kaoru fell ill, the emotions that had been haunting his heart were finally completely sorted out by him, and his mentality changed.
He no longer needed to disguise himself as carefully as he used to.
Now.
All he needs is to be himself.
"Looks like it's about time."
The moment that stands in heaven.
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