"Don't worry about the comments outside?"

Kakashi, who was being guided by Shuomo's sword technique in the courtyard, looked at Shuomo and asked softly.

To be honest, he couldn't understand why the rumors outside targeted his father like this.

The mission failed once, which did not affect Shuomo's position in his mind at all, but the words of those outside made Kakashi feel very uncomfortable.

"Kakashi, if it were you, would you go and take care of me?"

Shuomao asked with a smile.

“…”

Kakashi held the short knife tightly, as if he was hesitating and struggling.

"Sorry, I don't know what to do."

"Why do you have to apologize? Kakashi, you still have a long way to go in the future."

Shuomo squatted down, holding Kakashi's palm holding the knife with his broad hand, comforting him and laughing.

"Um."

Kakashi nodded.

"I'll fight with someone today."

Shuomao said in a sure tone.

Kakashi hesitated for a moment and nodded.

"I taught a lesson to a few ungrateful guys. What they said was so ugly."

"I'm glad you can stand up for me. So, in your opinion, are they right or wrong?"

The smile on Shuomo's face disappeared, and to Kakashi's eyes, it was an unparalleled serious expression.

Are you a mission and a companion? Kakashi began to ask himself, if he was in the position of his father Shuomo at that time, should he choose to carry out the mission or save his companion?

He didn't know how to choose the right one.

Being serious should give priority to tasks, because the will of Fire has made a mistake...

But that is the will passed down by the first generation of adults. How could there be any errors?

If it is wrong, how could this kind of textbook be selected as a must-read subject in Ninja School?

but……

Kakashi was a little confused.

With full theoretical scores, he didn't know how to answer this question for the first time.

"I have no idea."

In the end, Kakashi shook his head.

He looked up at his father Shuomao, hoping that he could give himself an answer for reference.

Is it priority to mission or companions?

Shuomo did not answer. He just patted Kakashi on the shoulder and looked at the beautiful sunset in the distance. The sunset shone on his face, which was the ending afterglow.

"I don't care about other people's comments, so you don't have to take these things to heart."

"But the person you saved by Dad is also insulting..."

"Don't do things that should be right because of other people's denials, and even regret the ridicule and accusation of others afterwards. I just abide by the beliefs and persistence that a Konoha ninja should have."

"yes……"

Kakashi lowered his head, but he still couldn't be as open-minded as Shuomo.

The rest can be forgiven, but the only person who was saved by Shuomo was to blame his savior, which is something Kakashi could not forgive.

"This is the end of today's sword practice."

Kakashi nodded, followed Shuomo's arrangement and returned to his room.

Time slowly passed, and it was late at night. Due to rumors, Kakashi was exhausted during the day. Whether it was practicing or eating, he was a little absent-minded and would rest early at night.

On the roof of the Hashimu House, Shuo Mao was looking at the sparse stars and moon above his head, blew the cool breeze of the night.

There was a slight movement from behind, and someone climbed up the roof from behind and walked towards him.

"It's very easy to catch a cold when I'm having a breeze here in the middle of the night, Mr. Shuomao."

Shiraishi walked to Shuomao and said with a smile to him.

"Aaiyin has been here during the day, are you there at night?"

Shuomao also smiled.

"Ayane? Is she here too?"

Shiraishi was surprised.

"She came after lunch and went back not long after."

"Yeah?"

Shiraishi also followed Shuomao's gaze and looked at the stars and moon in the night sky, muttering to himself.

"Come here to find me so late, may you plan to blow the cold wind with me here for a night?"

Shuomao asked.

"I'm just looking at the scenery."

"landscape?"

"Yes, it's the same scenery as the scenery you see... The stone statues of Naruto from all ages have built this village, and have been called a man of great achievements in history."

Shiraishi shifted his gaze from the night sky, and directly below was the shadow rock of the three Narutos.

The first Naruto who created Konoha.

The second generation of Naruto who formulated important development strategies for the village.

There are also the current third generation of Naruto.

In the future, more people will be carved on it and admired by Konoha people.

The fourth generation of Naruto... The fifth generation of Naruto... The sixth generation of Naruto...

Shuomao didn't say anything, and kept quiet with Shiraishi tacitly, looking at the shadow rocks quietly.

After a long time, Shuomo took the lead in breaking his silence and said, "What will Konoha's future become?"

This sentence seems to be asking Shiraishi, or asking himself, or perhaps asking someone else.

"I don't think there is any need to ask about this kind of thing, because Mr. Shuomao, you have found the answer you want, right?"

Shiraishi answered Shuomo's question, and then spoke:

"Just like you said to Kakashi, do what you think is right, and don't regret it after doing it."

"Sure enough, among you three, you are the most special one."

Shuomo said meaningfully.

Shuomao knew that Shiraishi had already noticed what decision he had taken in the face of these rumors.

"Since you have made a choice, it seems like I'm going to do it in vain."

Shiraishi did not respond to this question positively, but sighed.

Unlike Ayane, Shuomo has long passed the age to ask him.

He knew very well what he made such a choice.

I don’t regret it later, but if I don’t do it, I will definitely live in suffering in the future.

It’s like giving up the mission because he saved his companion. No matter whether the rescued person would accuse him of the failure of the mission, Shuomao was not shaken.

There is no necessary relationship between calling him a man and saving his companion.

He is just following the belief conveyed by the will of fire.

I firmly believe that saving my companion to give up the task is the most preferred choice, and I will do whatever I want even if I break certain rules.

For such people, other people's opinions can only be used as reference and cannot be the decisive factor that shakes their beliefs.

"Teacher Shuomao, you should also take a break early, I'll go back first."

Shiraishi knew that he was here and could not change anything, so he might as well go back and rest.

It was quite cold tonight.

Shiraishi began to walk towards the way back.

"Take good care of Kakashi for me."

Shuo Mao's words suddenly came from behind.

Under the quiet night, Bai Shi paused and nodded slightly when he heard this sentence.

When Shuomao turned around and looked, the place where Shiraishi was originally standing was empty.

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To be continued...