MM Racing Chapter 53 Naruto and Kakashi
Chapter 53 Naruto and Kakashi
After successfully transplanting the Sharingan, Shinnosuke slowly opened his eyes, and distinct tomoe appeared in his pupils.
The new perspective filled his mind, giving him an unprecedented sense of awe and joy.
The world seemed to have become completely different from the past at this moment.
Every detail was magnified, and every fluctuation of chakra was clearly discernible.
At that moment, Shinnosuke smiled from the bottom of his heart, his voice filled with excitement and gratitude: "Thank you, Kakashi."
Kakashi quietly watched the smile on Shinnosuke's face, but he couldn't feel as relaxed as Shinnosuke.
He was well aware of his and Shinnosuke's actions this time...
Stealing important items belonging to the Hokage's office is a serious crime.
However, last night's chaos gave him an opportunity...
During this special period, the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, is firmly in control of all affairs in Konoha.
Thinking of this, Kakashi's expression gradually turned serious. He hesitated for a moment, then spoke up to remind him...
"Shinnosuke, although you are feeling good now, it would be better to find a suitable opportunity as soon as possible to confess this matter to the Hokage."
"Now is the time for Lord Tobirama to control the situation. If this were discovered, the consequences would be unimaginable. After all, he is very wary of the Uchiha Sharingan, believing it will cause contamination..."
Upon hearing this, Shinnosuke's smile faded slightly, and his eyes became serious and earnest.
"I understand, Kakashi. I will definitely find a suitable time to confess this to Father in person."
To Shinnosuke's surprise, the transplantation of the Sharingan went exceptionally smoothly.
Contrary to what I had heard in the past, there was no severe chakra backlash or excessive consumption. In fact, the connection of chakra was unexpectedly perfect and smooth.
Feeling the near-perfect harmony between the power in his eyes and his own chakra, Shinnosuke felt a surge of hope and confidence once again.
Shinnosuke leaves wearing a mask...
He muttered to himself...
"I will definitely protect my father, protect the entire Hidden Leaf Village, and uphold the Will of Fire..."
Hearing the Will of Fire...
Kakashi looked up, as if to say something, but seemed a little tired...
Every muscle in my body seemed to have been drained of its strength, and even the depths of my bone marrow emanated a faint, aching weakness.
He slowly raised his head and looked at the calm, mirror-like pool in front of him.
On the water's surface, a face he knew all too well, yet felt somewhat unfamiliar, was reflected.
At this moment, Kakashi was somewhat dazed.
Today, when he gazed at it again, he was unexpectedly stunned.
The reflection of myself in the water seemed strangely unfamiliar and distant.
From initially understanding Obito and accepting his gifts, to gradually recognizing Obito's ideals and even starting to help him to some extent.
Now, he had actually transplanted Fugaku Uchiha's Sharingan into Shinnosuke...
Think about it, what is the fundamental difference between myself now and Obito who attacked Konoha on the night of the Nine-Tails?
Could it be that, without knowing when, my thoughts and beliefs have quietly undergone such a huge change?
Kakashi silently gazed at his reflection on the water's surface, his inner doubts and struggles intertwined, leaving him feeling unprecedentedly lost and anxious.
When did it start?
From their reunion with Obito?
Or even earlier...
Did he develop a desire to become Hokage?
His heart had already undergone a silent change, but he had been unwilling to admit it, and even deliberately ignored it.
At this moment, Kakashi in the water appeared unusually calm.
He gazed silently at Kakashi in reality, his eyes deep and calm, carrying a subtle and mysterious emotion.
That was a version of himself that Kakashi had never seen before.
Which one is the real me?
Kakashi asked this question silently in his heart, but received no answer.
Finally, in reality, Kakashi slowly got up, turned his head, and seemed to be preparing to leave the pool that made him uneasy.
The instant he turned his back, Kakashi's reflection in the water did not rise with him.
The Kakashi in the reflection remained standing there quietly, without moving an inch.
His gaze lingered briefly on Kakashi's departing figure before he turned his head slightly, calmly scrutinizing the just-leaving Kakashi.
The water rippled gently, and the reflection slowly faded away...
But his final glance at Kakashi seemed to carry a silent question and mockery, casting a chilling shadow over the entire lake...
When Kakashi returned to the camp, he happened to see Naruto cautiously peeking out of the tent.
The afterglow of the setting sun shone on little Naruto, making him look even thinner and lonelier, yet revealing a touch of heartbreaking cuteness and innocence.
Kakashi raised an eyebrow slightly, asking with some curiosity, "Naruto, what are you doing?"
Upon hearing Kakashi's voice, Naruto immediately turned around, a shy expression flashing across his face. He pointed to the two small pots inside the tent and said in a low voice.
"Uh...it's nothing, I just cooked some instant noodles and wanted to wait for you to come back so we could eat together."
Kakashi walked into the tent and saw the two clumps of instant noodles in the pot, already cooked until soft. He couldn't help but smile slightly, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.
Just as I was about to say something, I suddenly heard a distinct gurgling sound behind me.
Naruto's cheeks immediately turned red, and he lowered his head shyly.
Kakashi sighed softly, "Never mind, I'll make you something delicious instead."
After saying that, he quickly reprocessed the two pots of instant noodles, draining the water from the already mushy noodles, reshaping them, and putting them into the pots that had been prepared beforehand.
Immediately afterwards, Kakashi skillfully cracked two eggs, sliced a few sausages and put them into the pan, frying them gently for a few seconds.
A moment later, an enticing aroma slowly wafted through the air, and Naruto involuntarily swallowed.
Watching Kakashi's busy and focused figure, Naruto felt a quiet, indescribable sense of happiness rising within him.
He smiled without realizing it, and an unprecedented warmth and satisfaction appeared in his eyes.
Not far away, among the shadows of the trees, a figure was silently watching the scene unfold before him.
Jiraiya smiled, his eyes filled with relief and comfort, and murmured softly to himself, "Naruto, and Kakashi... you two are truly wonderful..."
Tobirama's arrangement for him to come and monitor Kakashi and Naruto was actually exactly what Jiraiya wanted...
In the apocalypse, the village will become increasingly extreme in its actions...
Jiraiya even observed the subtle conflict that was brewing between Hiruzen and Tobirama.
He didn't want to get involved in all this mess...
Watching Kakashi and Naruto interact was a comforting experience for Jiraiya.