The Suffering of Others Is Not Yours to Judge!

Uchiha Jin's brows were tightly furrowed.

Others might not know the truth behind it, but he understood it perfectly. Hatred was definitely what was driving Kakashi!

Kakashi was an aloof person by nature and would never tell others about many things. He had surely learned the truth behind Hatake Sakumo's suicide, which was why he was training himself so urgently and frantically.

A moment later.

Only after buying some condolence gifts did the three of them hurry to Kakashi's home.

Spacious, desolate, dilapidated, and gloomy.

Uchiha Jin let out a soft sigh.

That was his overall assessment of the courtyard, though it was understandable.

After all, this was the home of the Hokage Hatake Sakumo. Given Hatake Sakumo's status, such a spacious residence was only fitting.

Unfortunately...

It was precisely because of Hatake Sakumo's death that Kakashi was now the only person living here. As for Hatake Sakumo's former confidants and comrades, even though they still cared about his only son, they did not dare come over openly to comfort Kakashi.

The reason? Anyone who understood, understood!

Regardless of what Hatake Sakumo himself had thought, in the eyes of everyone in the village who knew what was going on, Hatake Sakumo had clearly been the loser in a power struggle. If others ignored everything and came to visit him, they could easily arouse the suspicion of Sarutobi Hiruzen and the Konoha High Command, or even invite retaliation!

Therefore.

Hatake Sakumo's subordinates and confidants could help Kakashi with certain matters. They would not even mind breaking the rules for his sake. But openly visiting him was absolutely impossible.

In fact.

Naruto Uzumaki's later circumstances were most likely very similar to this.

When it came to Minato Namikaze's only son, they did not dare visit him openly to offer comfort. But whenever Naruto Uzumaki truly encountered trouble, Minato Namikaze's subordinates would help him in all kinds of ways from the shadows.

Kakashi was the same!

That was the true reason this residence seemed so desolate, yet when Kakashi had gone to find Zetian Chengyi at Kikyo Mountain Camp for help, Zetian Chengyi had assisted him without hesitation.

"Kakashi, are you all right?"

"You have to stay strong! You're my lifelong rival!"

"Are you all right? Make sure you get enough rest!"

"..."

By the time Uchiha Jin and the others entered, many of their schoolmates were already standing inside.

Might Guy, Kurenai Yuhi, Shiranui Genma, Gekko Hayate, and the others had all come. Even Sarutobi Asuma, the Hokage's son, had personally come over.

Uchiha Jin set down the gifts but did not go comfort Kakashi. Instead, he walked over to Nara Shikaichi.

The two exchanged a glance without saying anything.

Uchiha Jin had to maintain the pride of the Uchiha. The fact that he had come personally to pay a visit was already more than enough. He obviously could not go up and comfort Kakashi himself, or anyone who saw it would find it strange.

Nara Shikaichi was much the same.

However, he did not know the group in front of him. After all, he was two or three grades above everyone else, so they were not really the same age.

If he had not become comrades with Kakashi and Uchiha Jin, he would never have met this group.

Two hours later.

Most of the people present had already left. Everyone had their own affairs to attend to. In the end, even Nohara Rin and Obito left. Nohara Rin had to go to the hospital to help with her internship, while Obito had to go and fawn over Nohara Rin.

In the end.

Only Kakashi, Shikaichi, and Jin remained in the spacious living room.

They were all members of the same squad, and they had already opened their hearts to one another, so the atmosphere quickly grew relaxed.

"Kakashi, you're being too hasty!"

"Whether it's revenge or cultivation, neither can be accomplished overnight."

Nara Shikaichi tried to persuade him a couple of times.

Hearing this, Uchiha Jin spoke up as well. "You're still too young. If you train excessively, it will definitely affect your development."

Kakashi remained silent.

He naturally understood what they were saying, but he was truly anxious inside.

Unlike the Kakashi in the Original work, he knew who the enemy was now. Yet because he was too weak, he could only watch helplessly, unable to do anything.

That feeling was agonizing!

He could only use cultivation to make himself forget the pain.

"I know!"

"I also know why the Jin of the past said that you would tell me the truth only after I became a jonin or turned eighteen."

"Jin was right!"

"Learning the truth too early really wouldn't do me any good."

"But I had no choice."

"Who could have expected me to learn the truth by such a twist of fate?"

"I can't ignore it. I can only train with everything I have!"

Since they were all trusted companions, Kakashi did not hide his emotions. His eyes were filled with pain and murderous intent.

And yet.

Nara Shikaichi and Uchiha Jin both had no idea how to persuade him.

"Kakashi, you..." Nara Shikaichi began.

Before he could finish, Uchiha Jin interrupted him.

"Forget it, Shikaichi."

"Do not urge others to be kind when you have never suffered what they have suffered."

"We aren't the ones involved. We're destined to never truly understand Kakashi."

Nara Shikaichi fell silent.

He kept pondering Uchiha Jin's words. In the end, he had to admit that the Uchiha before him was truly different from the other traditional Uchiha. Even his words were filled with Zen-like wisdom.

Hearing this, Kakashi's eyes were also filled with gratitude.

"Thank you!"

Kakashi spoke.

After mulling it over for a long while, Uchiha Jin still said, "Although I understand your choice, Kakashi, I still hope you understand one thing: before doing anything, you must think through the consequences."

"If training recklessly damages your foundation and leaves you unable to grow stronger in the future, will you really not regret it?"

"If you won't regret it, then do it!"

Kakashi fell silent.

To be honest, he could not take the others' advice to heart.

But Uchiha Jin's words truly reached him.

That was right!

If training damaged his foundation, would he really not regret it in the future?

And so.

Seeing Kakashi sink into thought, Uchiha Jin considered it and spoke again.

"Kakashi, let me give you a suggestion!"

"If you truly want to grow stronger as quickly as possible and use it to forget your pain, then you don't have to stubbornly focus on Nintaijutsu."

"After finishing your fixed training each day, you can practice your Hand Seals at home. After all, you've been on the battlefield. Even increasing your Hand Seal speed by one second can mean the difference between life and death."

"You can even try simplifying your Hand Seals. You can also study Chakra Nature Transformation, and if you have time, learn some Fuinjutsu."

"You're a genius. I believe you'll accomplish something!"