The Third Hokage's Shock

"Can I go with you?"

Seeing that Yun Xi had agreed, Sasuke's previously crestfallen face now showed a hint of nervousness.

His hands clenched into fists unconsciously, and there was a trace of hope in his eyes.

"Not for now." Yun Xi had no intention of taking Sasuke to the Root Division.

Sasuke was completely incapable of fighting at this stage. If he died at Danzo's hands because of Yun Xi...

Yun Xi would have no way to explain it to Uchiha Itachi...

"Why?"

Sasuke clearly didn't understand why Yun Xi couldn't take him along.

His little face was full of confusion.

"Because I have something to do. I'll come find you when I have time."

After taking the trouble to explain things to Sasuke, Yun Xi left with Karin and Pikachu.

Sasuke tried several times to follow Yun Xi, but in the end, he never took a step.

"Does he think I'm too weak?"

Watching Yun Xi walk away, Uchiha Sasuke looked a little dejected.

Standing alone in the shadow of the wall, he looked pitiful and helpless...

Seeing Sasuke like this from a distance, Karin couldn't help feeling sorry for him.

She saw her former self in Sasuke.

The same tragedy of a clan's destruction...

The same helpless misery...

"Don't worry. That's all in the past now. No one can bully you anymore."

Suddenly, Karin felt a warm hand settle on her shoulder.

She turned and saw Yun Xi looking at her with a big grin.

"Pika, pika~"

Pikachu came over to Karin too, wearing an encouraging expression.

"Is this what happiness feels like?"

Yun Xi and Pikachu's gestures were like brilliant beams of light.

They completely dispelled the gloom in Karin's heart...

Ever since Karin had seen Sasuke, Yun Xi had noticed that something seemed off about her.

Although there had only been a slight change in Karin's expression,

Yun Xi had still keenly sensed that something was wrong.

"Thank you!"

After receiving comfort from Yun Xi and Pikachu, Karin smiled too.

An innocent smile appeared on her face.

Seeing this, Yun Xi understood that the knot in Karin's heart had finally been untied...

"Karin, that dark world you lived in is over. Now you have me and Pikachu. Anyone who tries to bully you again will meet a dead end!"

"Mm!"

"Pika!"

Looking at Yun Xi and Pikachu before her, Karin finally felt the happiness that had been gone for so long...

Meanwhile, as Yun Xi took Karin to the Root Division, Kakashi was taken to Konoha Hospital by the three Anbu Jonin from earlier.

After hearing the news, the Third Hokage hurried over as well.

"What happened?"

Seeing Kakashi unconscious in his hospital bed,

the Third Hokage's face showed a trace of displeasure.

Kakashi was undoubtedly one of the Third Hokage's own men.

Not only was he Minato Namikaze's student, but he was also one of Konoha's elite fighters.

"Didn't I tell Kakashi to bring Yun Xi to see me? Why did this happen?!"

When no one around him answered, the Third Hokage asked again!

"Lord Third Hokage... the one who injured Kakashi was that boy, Yun Xi..."

At last, the three Anbu Chunin who had brought Kakashi to the hospital spoke up.

"How is that possible?"

Hearing this, the Third Hokage instinctively thought he had misheard.

Even among the Jonin, Kakashi was an exceptionally strong fighter.

He had not only outstanding combat experience, but also mastered the S-rank Lightning Release Ninjutsu, Chidori.

With the added advantage of his Three-Tomoe Sharingan, he could hold his own even against a Kage Level ninja!

And now someone was telling him that Kakashi had been defeated by a six-year-old kid!

How could the Third Hokage possibly believe that?

"It's true. After Kakashi-sama discovered that the Root Division ninja who had gone to Yun Xi's house were dead, he planned to take Yun Xi to the Hokage Building and let you deal with him."

"But halfway there, Yun Xi refused to go with Kakashi-sama, and the two sides started fighting..."

Facing the Third Hokage's questions, the Anbu Chunin who had spoken earlier didn't dare hide anything.

He told him exactly what had happened...

"What happened next?"

The Third Hokage took a puff of his pipe to calm his jumbled thoughts, then continued asking for details.

"Then Kakashi-sama used Lightning Style: Earth Flash first, intending to defeat Yun Xi and take him away. But Yun Xi seemed to have a summoning beast that was completely immune to Lightning Style."

"Although that summoning beast was only as strong as a Chunin, Kakashi-sama's Lightning Style Ninjutsu had no effect on it at all."

"A summoning beast completely immune to Lightning Style?"

The Third Hokage was taken aback by this.

As the Professor, the Third Hokage was undoubtedly well versed in all kinds of ninja knowledge.

But he had never heard of a summoning beast that could completely resist Lightning Style Ninjutsu!

"Go on."

Setting aside his questions about the summoning beast for now,

the Third Hokage most wanted to know what had happened between Yun Xi and Kakashi.

"Then Kakashi-sama attacked again. He also activated his Three-Tomoe Sharingan and used Lightning Blade..."

At this point, the Chunin glanced at the Third Hokage and fell silent...

He was afraid the Third Hokage wouldn't believe him.

"What is it? Keep talking!"

Seeing the three Anbu suddenly stop, the Third Hokage grew a little angry!

Under the Third Hokage's gaze, the Anbu Chunin had no choice but to speak again...

"Faced with Kakashi-sama's attack, Yun Xi used Lightning Release Ninjutsu too—and it was Lightning Style: Furious Thunder Tiger..."

"Then Kakashi-sama was hit head-on and fell unconscious..."

After explaining what had happened, the Anbu Chunin looked relieved.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes,

he wouldn't have believed what he had just said either...

"Are you sure everything you've told me is true?"

After a long silence, the Third Hokage spoke again...

"I swear on my life that I haven't told a single lie!"

Facing the Third Hokage's doubts, the Anbu Chunin gave his assurance with a solemn expression.

The other two Anbu Chunin who had been with him spoke up as well. "Lord Hokage, although it sounds like a story, that really is how Kakashi-sama was defeated..."

After saying this, the three Anbu Chunin once again wore helpless expressions...

"You may leave now..."

After hearing what had happened, the Third Hokage waved his hand, dismissing the three Anbu Chunin...

"Yes!"

Relieved to hear they could go, the three Anbu Chunin

left Konoha Hospital at top speed.

Looking toward the distant Back Mountain, the Third Hokage found it difficult to process what he had just heard...

"If what they said is true, then this is going to be a real problem..."

Today's chapter is being recommended, so I'll be posting extra updates. I promise you'll have a great time reading!

And one more thing: Danzo has to die!