Night Talk (2)

"Oh? Shikaku, what exactly happened?"

Upon hearing Naraji's words, the Third Hokage frowned slightly, wanting to ask what had happened.

However, as soon as the Third Hokage finished speaking, Shikaku Nara, Inoichi Yamanaka, and Choza Akimichi's gazes shifted slightly. Then, Inoichi Yamanaka took a deep breath before speaking to the Third Hokage, "Third Hokage, the accuracy of the information we have is yet to be verified, so we cannot speak too definitively. Right now, the three of us only know that something big might happen in Kirigakure; we don't know much else."

After Inoichi Yamanaka said, "Third Hokage, if there's nothing else, then Shikaku, Choza, and I will head back now."

"Okay, fine."

When Inoichi Yamanaka arrived, the Third Hokage gave Shimura Danzō a meaningful glance before telling the Ino-Shika-Cho trio to go back first.

Then, after the Ino-Shika-Cho trio had completely disappeared from the sight of the Third Hokage and Shimura Danzō, a cold smile suddenly appeared on Shimura Danzō's face. He then said to the Third Hokage in front of him, "Sarutobi, you saw that, didn't you? Uchiha Yue is really popular in the village. Even the Nara Clan, Yamanaka Clan, Akimichi Clans, who are loyal to you, are starting to have some reservations about you. In my opinion, Shikaku, Choza, Inoichi are definitely hiding something important. Do you need me to help you investigate?"

"No need, Danzo."

Upon hearing this, the Third Hokage sighed helplessly and said, "Danzo, you seem to be mistaken about some things. Shikaku, Choza, and Inoichi aren't worried about me at all; they're worried about you. Your attitude towards the Uchiha Clan has always been an open secret in Konoha. I think Shikaku, Choza, and Inoichi are afraid you'll misunderstand Yue, which is why they haven't dared to tell you the truth. If I dared, they would definitely come to me again and tell me the truth."

"But..."

At this, the Third Hokage's face slightly raised a smile, then he suddenly turned his head and Shimura Danzō Third Hokage, "However, I already guess what they want."

"Oh?"

At this moment, Shimura Danzō raised his eyebrows slightly and asked, "Sarutobi, what do they want?"

"The Fourth Mizukage Yagura!"

Upon hearing Shimura Danzō's question, the Third Hokage's eyes shone with confidence as he slowly Shimura Danzō, saying, "When Tsuki was in the Land of Land of Water, he massacred 120 Chunin, 80 Jonin, and 7 members of the Shadow Guard from Kirigakure, yet there was no news of the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura. Now, Tsuki has just returned to the village, Shikaku, Inoichi, and Choza have been asking me about Kirigakure. It must be related to the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura. If I'm not mistaken, the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura, is very likely dead at Tsuki's hands! That's why Shikaku, Inoichi, and Choza asked me to keep an eye on Kirigakure!"

At this point, the Third Hokage took another deep breath, then sighed with considerable emotion, "Eight years old, only eight years old, yet Tsuki managed to cause the Fourth Mizukage, to suffer a Yagura, and even potentially kill him. His talent is truly extraordinary! Perhaps only Lord Hashirama, Lord Tobirama, and Tsuki's ancestors can compare to his talent! If Tsuki had remained loyal to our Konoha, sooner or later our village would have reached a new peak! However, Tsuki has just lost his life; he will probably need some time to recover. Alas..."

"Adjust?"

As soon as the Third Hokage finished speaking, Shimura Danzō muttered something to himself and then fell silent.

Meanwhile, the person Shimura Danzō Uchiha Yue, was still lost in thought in front of the crystal coffin at home.

However, after a while, Uchiha Yue snapped out of his daze.

Because at that moment, Uchiha Yue suddenly saw a figure appear within the range of his Purple Eye' perception. That figure was Uchiha Yue's father, Uchiha Nara!

Just as night fell, Uchiha Nara heard the news that Uchiha Yue returned to the village and hurriedly rushed back to his home.

Who would have thought that as soon Uchiha Nara home, he saw Uchiha Yue standing guard in front of a crystal coffin, and the person inside the coffin was the one he had been longing for day and night.

In an instant, Uchiha Nara's eyes reddened. He never expected that his wife, Uzumaki Minako, would die!

Scenes of his initial relationship with Uzumaki Minako, their marriage, and the birth of their child played out in Uchiha Nara's mind, finally bringing warm tears to the eyes of this iron-willed man.

At the same time, Uchiha Yue, carrying his mother Uzumaki Minako's body back to the village, hadn't shed a single tear along the way. However, when Uchiha Nara his Purple Eyes, finally couldn't hold back his own and shed tears once more. But when Uchiha Nara saw that Uchiha Yue's tear-filled eyes were a deathly pale, Uchiha Nara hurriedly wiped away his own tears, rushed to Uchiha Yue, and embraced his only remaining family member in the world!

"Moon, don't cry!"

"Your mother certainly wouldn't want you to cry!"

Holding Uchiha Yue in his arms, Uchiha Nara could only offer him the most basic words of Uchiha Yue.

However, Uchiha Nara's most basic words of comfort were the most effective.

As expected, when her father, Uchiha Nara her, Uchiha Yue stopped crying. Instead, her voice choked with sobs as she said, "Father... Father, I'm sorry, I've disappointed you. I didn't handle Mother's situation well when she was sent to Kirigakure, which ultimately led to her death. It's all my fault, I'm so useless, I couldn't save Mother! I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, Father!"

"Moon, don't do this."

No matter how heartbroken Uchiha Nara, he could not allow his son to suffer.

To be a real man is to smile even when you're sad and to be able to bear the pain.

Therefore, after Uchiha Yue said those words, Uchiha Nara did not cry; instead, a smile appeared on his lips.

Then, smiling, Uchiha Nara gently stroked the crystal coffin, as if caressing Uzumaki Minako's face, and said with a smile, "Moon, I think your mother would be proud of you, after all, you sacrificed so much to save her. Moon, don't be in pain, don't be sad, neither your mother nor I want you to be sad. As ninjas, your mother and I are prepared to die in battle. So, Moon, we, father and son, must pull ourselves together, forget the pain, and live well. Only in this way can your mother live happily in the afterlife. You don't want your mother to live in pain forever, do you?"

"Yes, I understand, Father."

After hearing Uchiha Nara's words, Uchiha Yue could clearly feel Uchiha Nara's heartache, but he still forced a smile.

Only...

As Uchiha Yue smiled, Uchiha Nara didn't notice that Uchiha Yue had secretly clenched his eyes.

At the same time, Uchiha Yue, clenching his fists, was secretly making a vow in his heart:

"One day, I will use your blood to wash away my hatred!"

"My mother cannot die in vain! You will all pay for her death!"

"First..."

"My first target is you, Kirigakure!"