Sarutobi Toru had also considered whether the Butterfly Effect he had caused had left such rumors with no real audience in Konoha Village, which was why Hatake Sakumo had remained completely unaffected.
Konoha Village had now undergone tremendous economic and political development. It was no longer merely a military organization. As a result, the notion of treating ninja as tools and valuing missions above life was no longer mainstream.
Instead, more humane ideas and respect for life had become prevalent throughout the ninja village.
Thus, Hatake Sakumo's mission failure had not caused much of a stir in Konoha Village. There were few rumors and little public discussion.
Yet after thinking it over, Sarutobi Toru still felt that Hatake Sakumo was not someone who would contemplate suicide for such a mundane reason.
Setting down the intelligence report in his hand, Sarutobi Toru rubbed his temples lightly.
"Honestly, I can't see any problem at all," Sarutobi Toru said, his face showing a hint of helplessness. Then he gritted his teeth viciously.
"Forget it. If I can't find the problem, I'll just go ask the person who created it!"
Having made up his mind, Sarutobi Toru wasted no more time. He truly wanted to ask what Hatake Sakumo was thinking.
Hatake Residence.
As Konoha's ace ninja, Hatake Sakumo naturally earned a great deal from his missions. Thus, even in the central district of Konoha Village, where every inch of land was precious, he owned a fairly large residence.
Knock, knock, knock. Sarutobi Toru casually rapped on the door. Before long, it opened.
Looking down, he saw Hatake Kakashi, with his full head of silver hair, mask, and cool expression, looking up at him as well.
Sarutobi Toru reached out and ruffled Kakashi's silver hair. Though the young Kakashi desperately tried to dodge, he