Elsewhere, at the Hatake Residence.
Kakashi's face was full of despair. He looked as though he had lost his soul, his lifeless eyes revealing nothing of what he was thinking.
Clearly.
These rumors had dealt him a devastating blow.
"Kakashi, pull yourself together!"
"No one believes those rumors outside. Everyone knows you're not that kind of person!"
"That's right, Kakashi. Don't be so upset!"
"..."
All his friends had come, doing their best to comfort Kakashi.
But unfortunately.
Kakashi could not take in a single word right now.
His true friend, Might Guy, did not say much either. The sunshine and youthful spirit had vanished from his face, and he had grown silent.
Because he could empathize with him. He understood exactly how deeply these rumors had affected Kakashi!
Of course, he wanted to tell Kakashi to let it go, but he simply could not say those words, because he knew Kakashi would never be able to let it go.
What should he do?
He did not know!
He silently stayed by Kakashi's side, never saying a single word from beginning to end!
Time slowly passed.
Faced with everyone's attempts at persuasion, Kakashi seemed like a man without a soul and gave no response at all.
Two hours later.
Everyone gradually left!
After all, they had their own work and lives. They were no longer students, so naturally, they could not stay with Kakashi all day.
"Guy, you should go home too."
"I want to be alone for a while."
Kakashi spoke, his voice somewhat hoarse.
Hearing this, Might Guy opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but ultimately chose to remain silent.
In the end.
He merely nodded before leaving.
He could feel his best friend's emotions, and he believed Kakashi needed some private space.
After