That was precisely the main reason he hadn't looked after his teacher's son.
Might Guy patted him on the shoulder.
"Kakashi, you know I'm not good with words..."
"But we've both suffered the pain of losing people we loved. We still have a long life ahead of us, though. We can't spend all of it trapped in grief..."
"Those who died entrusted us with their hopes and expectations. That's all the more reason we have to pick ourselves up!"
"We can't bring the dead back. All we can do is protect those who are still here!"
Kakashi Hatake understood that perfectly well.
But understanding something didn't make it any easier to live with.
He knew Might Guy was thinking about his father.
Back then, his father, Might Duy, had sacrificed himself to protect Guy, passing on his will.
Now Guy saw that same will in Rock Lee.
And...
What about him?
Kakashi Hatake shook his head.
"Guy, I'm grateful you care so much, but..."
"Let me walk this path on my own..."
"Don't worry. I'll follow Lord Hokage's orders and continue serving as a team leader. As for what kind of students I find, that'll be up to luck..."
Might Guy watched Kakashi Hatake walk away. He wanted to say something, but the hand he'd reached out to stop him slowly fell back to his side.
"Kakashi..."
He shook his head. He knew it wouldn't be easy to help his lifelong rival and friend move on.
Originally, Might Guy had planned to use Naruto to inspire Kakashi.
But judging from his reaction, he seemed unmoved...
Still, it was hard to say. Kakashi wasn't the type to wear his feelings on his sleeve like Guy did...
Maybe he was already feeling a storm of emotions inside.
Might Guy had guessed