He would become that lonely boy again, able to walk only in darkness.
As his teacher, Minato Namikaze would never let his student become like that again.
"Great! Look, Hatake! Even Minato-senpai says so now! What are you still hesitating for? Just come back with us!"
Minato Namikaze smiled at Kakashi Hatake. "They're right, Hatake. This place will always be your home, but anywhere your friends are can be your home too. Go with them."
Kakashi Hatake looked at the companions beside him, then at Minato Namikaze, and finally nodded.
"I'm sorry, Minato-sensei. I really want to continue living a life of adventure with my friends."
Hearing Kakashi Hatake say that, Minato Namikaze felt immeasurably relieved. At last, he had heard Kakashi Hatake say what he wanted.
"Since you've decided, then go."
"Your teacher is proud of your choice. You've borne far too much all this time."
Kakashi Hatake was deeply grateful as well. Minato-sensei had always taken very good care of him.
And he had never blamed Minato-sensei.
What happened back then had not been his fault. As an Elite Jonin, he had been fighting enemies on another battlefield, where there were also many ninja who needed saving.
And though he was the Yellow Flash and possessed the ability to teleport instantly—
He could not foresee the future. He could not have known in advance what would happen, so Kakashi Hatake did not blame him.
But that was only because Kakashi Hatake himself did not blame him. As for how Rin and Obito viewed it... Kakashi Hatake did not dare think about it.
"Alright, you should go first. There's nothing here that needs you anymore. Live well in that world, and come back for a visit when you have time. That's more than enough."
Minato Namikaze walked up to