The Cause of White Fang's Death

Hiruzen Sarutobi, sensing the deadly threat, drew a sharp breath. Though he had already lived to such an age, if possible, the Third Hokage still wanted to live for another decade or two.

"Kakashi, I can guarantee that I never intended to kill your father back then. It was merely for political reasons, and Danzo was the mastermind, not me!"

Xiao Zhen was also curious about the truth behind Konoha's White Fang's death. He directly slapped Danzo across the face, intensifying the effect on his soul.

"Tell us. How did Sakumo Hatake die?"

After being slapped, Danzo showed no anger. Instead, he said calmly:

"Back then, Hiruzen Sarutobi merely wanted to suppress White Fang's prestige and give him a warning, so that he would not entertain thoughts of coveting the position of Hokage.

"But I would not let such a threat go. While spreading rumors, I directly used Kakashi Hatake's life as leverage, forcing Sakumo Hatake to take his own life.

"He was far too dangerous. Fortunately, he had the weakness of a son. Otherwise, if someone like him had become a Rogue Ninja, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

Kakashi felt as though a massive earthquake had struck within his heart. His father had not committed suicide because of those rumors and insults—the truth was that he had done it to protect him, his son.

Xiao Zhen also found it perfectly reasonable. Sakumo Hatake had weathered countless storms; how could his heart possibly have been as fragile as a young girl's?

If their positions had been reversed, and everyone across the Dou Qi Continent cursed Xiao Zhen every day, he might have been enraged, but he would never have abandoned his helpless son and ended his own life so carelessly.

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a glimmer of hope again. Danzo