Kakashi stared at Kazuhiko, his mind reeling.
What did he mean, "I'll leave all the killing to you"?
Had the kid taken this mission just so he could go on a killing spree?
Wait, I'd never heard that the Uchiha Clan had a thing for killing people.
"What do you mean, leave it to me?"
"This doesn't seem right, and besides..."
Kazuhiko cut Kakashi off, indignation flaring in his voice.
"Those Jashin Cult bastards are scum. Just killing them would be too good for them!"
"Before I kill them, I'm going to use genjutsu to make them experience the same pain as the innocent people they murdered!"
"Unless they're punished and made to feel that same pain, those bastards will never understand the value of life!"
So that was it.
Kakashi finally understood.
Kazuhiko didn't want to kill the Jashin Cultists because of the mission. He wanted to avenge the innocent people who had been brutally murdered.
An eye for an eye, blood for blood.
Was this your way of the ninja, too?
Kakashi nodded slowly, recognizing Kazuhiko's conviction from the bottom of his heart.
"I understand. Go ahead and pass judgment. I'll make sure nothing goes wrong!"
[Kakashi's favorability toward you has greatly increased to: Best Friend (Even though we're both ninjas, I'm not as good as him.)]
[Jonin Trait Draw Chance +1]
Their gazes met, and Kakashi's eyes were full of solemn resolve.
Kazuhiko returned his look, then darted toward the altar.
To the altar's right, a cultist was absorbed in prayer. Suddenly, he opened his eyes and slashed his arm with a short blade, letting the blood spill.
Just as he lowered his head to chant, the blade reflected a pair of scarlet eyes staring coldly at him.
"Lord Jashin!"
He sprang to his feet and immediately