A brightly colored butterfly landed on Mingye's shoulder and spoke. The corner of Mingye's lips curled upward as he replied with a smile that was not quite a smile.
"Hehe! Misleading the masses with lies is Shimura Danzō's specialty. Fine, I understand. Do as Shimura Danzō says—be as ruthless and vicious as you can!"
"Yes!"
The butterfly flew up and vanished into the sky, while Mingye headed toward Hatake Sakumo's home. Before long, he arrived at the door. A white-haired child sat on the steps, his expression cold, clearly unwilling to enter the house. Mingye walked over and teasingly called out.
"Kakashi, what are you doing here, kid?"
"I don't want to go in! Teacher Wu, I'm leaving first!"
Kakashi's reply was equally blunt. He did not bow respectfully because of Mingye's status. After speaking, he stuffed his hands into his pockets and left like a little adult. Mingye pushed open the door and entered, finding Hatake Sakumo's wife tidying the room. Upon seeing Mingye, she quickly bowed and pointed toward the backyard.
Mingye nodded, took off his shoes and changed into indoor slippers before walking in the direction Hatake Sakumo's wife had indicated. Passing through the living room, he arrived directly at the backyard, where Hatake Sakumo stood staring blankly at the fish pond, seemingly lost in thought.
"Playing at deep contemplation?"
Mingye strode over and teased him. Hatake Sakumo glanced at Mingye and nodded in greeting, but did not answer. Mingye sat beside him and spoke again.
"This isn't something the Konoha White Fang I know would do!"
His eyes fixed on the fish swimming in the pond, Hatake Sakumo finally answered after Mingye's repeated teasing. "There is no longer any such thing as the Konoha White Fang."
Mingye frowned and asked in a low voice, "Is it