Kakashi's Complicated Mood

The front lines had become increasingly deadlocked.

At this current stage, Sand Village had already ceased hostilities with Kumogakure, content to fend for itself.

In the Ninja World as it was now, Konoha was almost single-handedly bearing the burden of the Three Great Ninja Villages, clashing with Kumogakure, Kirigakure, and Iwagakure.

Under immense pressure, Konoha desperately wanted to break the stalemate and was preparing to dispatch an elite squad for a surprise attack.

To ensure the squad's combat effectiveness, a Medical Ninja was also essential.

Nanchuan You was selected for this reason.

"But, You is only eight years old right now..."

Someone from the medical department attempted to change their minds, "Let me go in his place."

"There's no need, Mr. Murakami."

Nanchuan You spoke softly, directly stating, "As a Konoha ninja, serving Konoha is my mission."

"I accept this assignment."

His expression was calm, showing no change despite the mission.

Because he knew that from the moment the order was given, nothing could change.

Rather than struggling fruitlessly here, it was better to be straightforward.

Besides, he hadn't been idle during this time and had prepared some things.

Even if something truly happened, he believed there wouldn't be any problems.

After accepting the mission, Nanchuan You returned to his normal work, his overall demeanor unchanged from usual.

He appeared as he always did, showing no sign of the gravity of the situation.

Before leaving, he, as always, visited Kakashi's residence.

"Come in."

As Kakashi's voice sounded from inside, Nanchuan You entered the room.

Inside, Kakashi was still in his usual decadent state, sitting upright on the bed, exuding an aura of death.

However, due to his long-term interaction with Nanchuan You, he had gradually become familiar with him and would occasionally respond to his voice.

"I'll be away for a while."

Facing Kakashi, Nanchuan You maintained his smile, acting as usual, "While I'm gone, I hope Senior Kakashi will take good care of himself."

"Leaving?"

Hearing Nanchuan You's words, Kakashi suddenly looked up, seemingly reacting with some stress, "Where are you going?"

Having experienced the successive deaths of his teammates, Kakashi was undoubtedly in a period of depression.

But his ninja's keen senses were still intact, and he immediately realized something was amiss.

Under normal circumstances, Nanchuan You, as a Medical Ninja, should be staying in the camp to treat the wounded.

If he was suddenly leaving now, there could only be one reason.

He was going on an important mission.

Thinking of this, Kakashi's previously sorrowful mood immediately tensed up again.

"Ah, I'm going out on a mission."

Nanchuan You's expression was calm, "Don't worry, it's just a routine mission, probably nothing major."

As he spoke, he handed something to Kakashi.

It was a photograph.

In the photo, Nanchuan You and Obito were performing the hand seal for reconciliation.

On the back of the photo, the Ninja Academy could be clearly seen in the background.

This was taken by someone Nanchuan You had hired after the test, originally intending to keep it as a memento.

After all, barring any accidents, Obito would soon become someone else.

Keeping a record of his sunny demeanor from back then seemed like a good way to remember him.

That's what Nanchuan You had thought at the time, but he hadn't expected it to be used in such a way now.

"This is?"

Looking at the photo in his hand, Kakashi was somewhat confused.

"I heard that ninjas who die fighting for Konoha have their names engraved on the village's memorial monument," Nanchuan You said with a smile. "If I don't make it back this time, please place this photo in front of the monument for Senior Obito and myself."

"If possible, it would be best to place our monuments side-by-side."

"Perhaps that would be a good resting place."

"You, you idiot..."

An indescribable feeling welled up in his heart. At this moment, Kakashi looked at Nanchuan You before him, deeply moved.

At this time, various emotions surfaced in his heart. He seemed to want to say something, but nothing came out.

"You don't have to grieve for us."

Nanchuan You spoke softly, "A ninja's fate lies in battle. If one can die a satisfying death on the battlefield, is that not a form of happiness?"

"Those who have passed are now asleep, and those who live on must carry their burdens forward."

He chuckled, "Senior Kakashi, please take care of yourself."

"After tomorrow, we may never meet again."

As his words fell, he smiled and waved at Kakashi before leaving the room.

Behind him, Kakashi's eyes widened as he stared at Nanchuan You's retreating back.

If he could, he wished he could call Nanchuan You back and tell him not to leave.

But the discipline of a ninja restrained him, and in the end, he said nothing.

In the end, he could only slump dejectedly onto the side of the bed, staring intently at the photograph in his hands.

Unknowingly, the deathly aura around him seemed to grow stronger.

[Gained 100 Reincarnation Points.]

Outside the room, Nanchuan You smiled as he looked at the notification that appeared before him.

Just as he expected.

Although he could gain Reincarnation Points simply by interacting with characters from the story, such minor interactions couldn't compare to directly provoking them.

Just like now.

Nanchuan You hadn't done much, just simply provoked Kakashi a bit, and he had reaped a hefty reward.

One hundred Reincarnation Points was quite a substantial amount, enough for Nanchuan You to do many things.

It was a shame that this kind of operation couldn't be repeated too many times.

Otherwise, Nanchuan You's life would be much easier.

He might even be able to easily save up enough points to travel back to his original world, the Land of Ancestors, and reach the pinnacle of his life.

The next day, Nanchuan You prepared all his belongings and arrived at the departure point.

Many people were already waiting there.

"Teams of three, pay attention."

The leader glanced at them and then spoke calmly, assigning them.

Nanchuan You was assigned to a Jonin.

His teammates were two others.

One of them had a pair of striking Byakugan and wore a Konoha forehead protector, making him quite noticeable.

This was Hyuga Fu, a member of the Hyuga branch family and an elite Chunin.

The Hyuga Clan of Konoha served Konoha, so it wasn't too strange to see members of the branch family among Konoha Ninja.

However, due to the strategic capabilities brought by the Byakugan, teams with Hyuga members were generally considered elite.

But compared to Hyuga Fu, the appearance of the other teammate surprised Nanchuan You even more.

It was a girl named Kurenai Yuhi.