The noisy night in the Hokage's Office continued until nearly dawn before the lights were finally extinguished.
Afterward, Konoha's young elites all went home, yawning.
After giving Kakashi a final nod, Itachi left as well.
Kakashi returned the gesture with a smile.
Once everyone had left, Kakashi raised his head and glanced at the Hokage's Office again, his expression unreadable. Then, carrying his thoughts with him, he departed.
Kakashi, Itachi, and the others had reported everything about Night Duke's appearance that evening, as well as his attitude toward Konoha's people, to the Third Hokage in full detail.
Of course, Kakashi had still concealed the matter of Night Duke undoing the seal on his memories.
During that time, Kakashi had several times wanted to subtly mention to the Third Hokage that Night Duke might be his teacher.
But in the end, he did not speak.
"I'll wait a little longer. I'll clear up my final doubts first!"
Having made up his mind, Kakashi went home alone.
As for the Third Hokage, since it was truly too late, he chose to sleep in the Hokage Office Building.
Over the next few days, Soji finally stopped having Night Duke appear so frequently. He needed to prepare for his meeting with Orochimaru.
As for Night Duke, although he no longer appeared so easily, the discussions about him throughout the village still showed no sign of stopping.
One early morning, a shadow quietly left his home and headed toward the village cemetery.
That person was Kakashi Hatake!
Many people knew that Kakashi often visited the cemetery.
However, he usually went in the morning or afternoon. He had never gone at night, much less in the dead of night like today.
Moreover, Kakashi usually brought a couple of bouquets when he visited the cemetery. Tonight, however,