Kakashi's expression changed.
His lazy, lifeless eyes instantly sharpened like blades, and murderous intent surged from his body.
Without the slightest hesitation, he moved to charge over.
But unfortunately.
Seeing that things were going badly, Yamato immediately grabbed Kakashi.
"Kakashi, don't be impulsive!"
"This is just a rumor. Everyone knows you're not that kind of person."
"Yugao, help!"
Yamato spoke hurriedly, cold sweat covering his forehead.
He did not dare let Kakashi rush over, or things would truly spiral out of control.
And at that.
Having come to her senses, Uzuki Yugao hurriedly stopped Kakashi as well. "Don't do anything foolish. The more you try to explain rumors, the darker they become. You'd better pretend you don't know anything, Kakashi. If you go up and argue with them, it'll only make things worse."
Kakashi's eyes were bloodshot.
He was trembling all over with rage. This rumor had gone too far—it was outright humiliation!
He had been willing to set aside his hatred because he cared about the village!
He did not want to see the village descend into civil war. Otherwise, how could a broken Konoha stand against attacks from the other villages?
But damn it.
What the hell was this nonsense about severing my Father-Son Relationship with my father because the enemy was too strong, then making my father in his grave find someone else to avenge him!
Ah!
Thinking of that, Kakashi felt like he was about to explode!
However.
With his two companions holding him back, he barely managed to calm down.
In the end.
Yamato forcibly took Kakashi home, while Uzuki Yugao went to the Hokage Office, briefly explained the situation, and casually requested leave for Kakashi.
And at that.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, seated behind his desk, furrowed his brows as he silently smoked and thought.
Trouble!