Father and Son Talk

"What? Kazumi, you're going to the front lines?"

After a satisfying meal, Karot heard shocking news. Given Kazumi's current status and medical skills at the hospital, she had absolutely no need to go to the front lines. Someone like her was already considered a strategic talent. After all, a skilled Medical Ninjutsu was a valuable asset to the village, and not a single one could be lost. But on the battlefield, swords have no eyes, and no one knew whether tomorrow or death would come first.

"Yes, the front lines need me more."

Kazumi said firmly. Kazumi's personality is the kind that is gentle on the outside but strong on the inside; once she makes a decision, she won't change it. Just like her love for Karot —once she's made up her mind, it's for life.

"But..."

Karot couldn't find a reason to persuade Kazumi. After all, the profession of ninja inherently meant danger, and Kazumi was right; wounded soldiers were inevitable once war broke out, and Kazumi's Medical Ninjutsu could save more people.

Karot could only turn to Matsushita, hoping he could offer some advice. But Matsushita also seemed helpless. It appeared Matsushita had already tried, Matsushita to no avail.

Karot's concern made Kazumi very happy. Although it was just concern between friends, it was a great kindness to Kazumi, showing that Kazumi held a place in Karot's heart.

"Karot, you're going too far. I'm going to the battlefield too. Why don't you show any concern for me?"

Sanada interjected, "They said they were good brothers! And look how things turned out, their friendship faded."

"You? Do you even need any more concern?"

"They say evil deeds live on for a thousand years. I think you're definitely not a problem."

"You call me a menace? He's slandering me! This person is slandering me!"

Sanada pointed at Karot with a trembling finger, his face showing disbelief, as if he had suffered a great injustice.

"Sit down quickly, don't embarrass yourself."

Matsushita noticed that everyone was looking at them, he quickly told Karot and Sanada to stop fooling around.

"Don't be angry, here you go."

Karot took out one of his energy balls. Sanada, with lightning speed, immediately grabbed it. He knew that anything Karot took out was bound to be something good.

Sanada held the energy ball in his hand and gently stroked it, as if it were some rare treasure.

"Teacher, Kazumi, these are yours."

Karot gave one to Kazumi and one to Matsushita. This is Karot's "ki"; as long as it's crushed, Karot knows the other party is in danger and can Instantaneous Movement there. You could say this is Karot's summoning device. As long as Karot doesn't die, it can exist indefinitely.

"What's the point of this, Karot?"

Matsushita held the energy ball in his hand, looking at it from left to right, but couldn't see anything different about it.

"When you encounter a danger you can't handle, crush it. I'll appear immediately."

"So you need to keep this safe."

Karot said solemnly. He didn't want his friends to die in the war.

"Why didn't you bring out such a good thing sooner? Give me a few more!"

Sanada was very clear about his old partner's strength, so naturally, the more energy balls the better.

Karot rolled his eyes at Sanada. Let him figure it out himself. Karot naturally wouldn't give him more. He was afraid they would lower their guard on the battlefield after thinking they had Karot's energy ball. Once they lost their sense of awe, that would be the most deadly thing on the battlefield.

"This is extremely difficult to manufacture. I only brought it out because you're going to the battlefield. Don't even think about it at other times."

Karot refused outright.

"Alright, Sanada. Aren't you satisfied with one? That's like having an extra life."

"Karot, thank you. A toast to you, teacher."

After speaking about Sanada, Matsushita raised his glass to Karot.

"Teacher, why are you being so polite? You're my teacher."

"Let's all have a drink together and wish you victory!"

Karot spoke to Sanada and Kazumi.

Cheers! (4 servings)

After the party ended, Karot returned home and saw the living room light was still on. Instead of going to his room, he went to the living room and found Hatake Sakumo sitting there, staring blankly at the coffee table. Karot approached and saw Hatake Sakumo's sword on the table. This sword had accompanied Hatake Sakumo from his humble beginnings to his rise to fame Konoha's White Fang. He hadn't seen it since Hatake Sakumo retired. He never expected Hatake Sakumo to take it out.

"Father, why aren't you asleep so late?"

Karot sat directly in front of Hatake Sakumo and asked. He didn't believe a swordsman would be bored and looking at swords late at night.

"Karot, if your father were to participate in this battle, would you object?"

This was what Hatake Sakumo had been thinking about all night. First of all, Hatake Sakumo was a Konoha Ninja, and everything he had done began with being a ninja. His youth and his bonds were tied to that place. Now, his former friends and comrades were going to fight for their village. Hatake Sakumo wanted to help them out. But Karot had paid a huge price for Hatake Sakumo to escape unscathed. If he were to return, wouldn't all of Karot's previous efforts be in vain? These two thoughts had been battling in Hatake Sakumo's mind all night, neither able to prevail over the other.

"Do you prefer the former Konoha's White Fang or the current fishing geek Hatake Sakumo, Father?"

"Now that I have your son, I can guarantee your future. You just need to follow your own ideas."

Karot could naturally see through Hatake Sakumo's thoughts. Hatake Sakumo simply didn't want his son's efforts to be in vain.

"You brat, you're trying to comfort your old man now?"

Hatake Sakumo laughed and scolded Karot. Karot's words made Hatake Sakumo make a decision.

"Father, Karot, why aren't you asleep so late!"

Kakashi walked in and asked. But Karot grabbed Kakashi's head and started fiddling with Kakashi hair.

"It seems Kakashi hasn't disciplined you in a long time, making you forget your brother's methods."

Kakashi struggled desperately, but to no avail. He couldn't escape Karot's clutches at all.

Kakashi quickly looked to Hatake Sakumo for help.

"Karot, please let Kakashi go! He's been very busy these past few days."

Upon hearing Hatake Sakumo's words, Karot released Kakashi. He noticed Kakashi's haggard face.

"Have you been watching too much 'Icha Icha Paradise, Kakashi?"

Seeing Kakashi's expression, Karot couldn't help but ask directly.

"Puff."

Kakashi spat out the tea he had just drunk, and Hatake Sakumo was immediately hit by Kakashi's "Water Release".