The instant Shimura Danzō finished speaking, Hatake Kakashi immediately rebuked him.
"My father did not commit suicide out of guilt!"
With a sorrowful, regretful expression, Shimura Danzō questioned Hatake Kakashi in return.
"But how many people in this village think, like you and me, that he did not commit suicide out of guilt?"
"..."
Kakashi said nothing more, because there was no need to explain this matter at all. Yet the people in the village seemed to share that very belief. His heart ached. Seeing the confusion on Kakashi's face, Shimura Danzō knew when to stop and spoke to him again.
"Hatake Kakashi, you carry the glory of the Hatake Clan. If you cannot even distinguish truth from falsehood, then this old man has no reason to waste time here sincerely speaking with you. Go seek the answers. Everything can be found. If you make your choice, then come find me here again!"
Having said that, Shimura Danzō turned and vanished into the shadows once more. Kakashi did not linger either, leaping away and swiftly disappearing into the sewers.
"You really are bored out of your mind!"
Mingye suddenly appeared beside Shimura Danzō and mocked him. His form shifted into Izuna's, and spreading his hands, Izuna innocently said to Mingye.
"Shimura Danzō likes pulling little tricks in the dark. It would be strange if I didn't do this. Besides, I can't truly lead a child like Kakashi astray."
Mingye also knew that Izuna had become increasingly bored lately. After all, he himself had nothing to do these days. He simply let it go. Shimura Danzō did indeed do this sort of thing often, so it would not arouse anyone's suspicions.
"This game is fine for passing the time. It's not a big deal. But Second Brother, why did you call