stonecrandall Chapter 52 What is your wish?
Chapter 52 What is your wish?
On a high ground outside Konoha Village, a cool breeze swept across the hills.
Sarutobi Shinnosuke stood there quietly, his gaze fixed on the devastated Konoha Village scorched by flames, his brows furrowed with unspeakable worry and heaviness.
He took a deep breath, his tone filled with obvious self-blame and regret: "Kakashi... I really didn't expect that Root would be able to orchestrate such a serious rebellion."
"As the leader of the Dark Guard, my dereliction of duty in such a large-scale incident is truly undeniable."
Kakashi stood beside him, his expression unchanged...
"It's not entirely your fault; after all, the Hokage has always been too lenient with Danzo..."
Upon hearing this, Shinnosuke shook his head slightly, gave a wry smile, and his eyes revealed a complex and undeniable sense of disappointment...
"I have always tried my best to help my father and to shoulder the responsibility and honor of the Sarutobi clan. Unfortunately... my own abilities are really limited."
As he uttered those words, a trace of indescribable pain and desolation flashed across Shinnosuke's eyes.
Having served as the captain of the Dark Guard for many years, he was well aware of his own capabilities.
Despite his relentless training and efforts to improve, he still lags far behind Kakashi, and even his younger brother Asuma.
Kakashi listened quietly to Shinnosuke's outpouring, but inwardly he was still wondering what the real purpose was of this usually cautious and low-key young master suddenly seeking him out for a talk.
A gentle breeze swept by, and the two fell into a brief silence, each seemingly weighing something.
After a moment, Shinnosuke finally spoke slowly, his voice low and serious: "Kakashi, actually, there's another very important matter I wanted to discuss with you..."
Kakashi paused for a moment, his brow furrowing slightly. He turned to look at him, waiting for him to continue.
Shinnosuke hesitated slightly before carefully taking out an exquisite, transparent glass bottle from his pocket.
Inside the bottle lay a Sharingan, its crimson pupils gleaming faintly, eerie and profound.
Upon seeing the Sharingan, Kakashi's pupils constricted sharply: "This Sharingan...could it be...?"
Shinnosuke, observing the change in Kakashi's expression, nodded slightly, his tone revealing a hint of unease and pain...
"This Sharingan should belong to the Uchiha clan chief, Fugaku. I discovered it by chance last night when I was organizing important documents and items in the Hokage's office amidst the chaos of the fire."
"Father...maybe he's considering transplanting this Sharingan to quickly increase his strength in order to cope with the potentially more severe situation ahead..."
As he spoke, Shinnosuke's voice trembled slightly, and his eyes revealed a hint of worry and unease for his father.
last night...
It's possible that Hiruzen, preoccupied with Danzo's death, might have his Sharingan inexplicably fall on Shinjiro's hand while he was distracted by the latter's death.
But did Shinnosuke really offer it to him voluntarily?
Kakashi asked himself...
Or was he guided by something to retrieve it?
Kakashi wanted to continue thinking, but his mind suddenly felt tired...
It seems the Sharingan is draining his chakra again...
Kakashi quickly came to his senses...
Recalling Tobirama's attitude towards him yesterday, he wanted to dissuade Shinnosuke.
The long-standing feud between the Uchiha clan and Konoha is difficult to unravel, and the owner of this Sharingan was once the Uchiha clan leader.
The fact that the Hokage is considering transplanting such eyes to enhance his power undoubtedly demonstrates just how dire Konoha's current situation has become.
On the other hand, if this matter can be handled properly...
Seeing that Kakashi hadn't responded for a long time, Shinnosuke finally mustered up his courage and spoke again, his voice filled with urgency and pleading...
"So... I have a request. I would like to ask you to transplant this Sharingan into me."
"My father is already very tired, and I can't just stand by and watch him bear such heavy pressure and risks alone."
"I want to do my best to help him share some of the responsibility, even if it's just a tiny bit."
Kakashi was stunned when he heard Shinnosuke's earnest request.
He looked up at Shinnosuke's serious yet sincere face, deliberately feigning hesitation and unease in his tone...
"Shin-chan, this... isn't strictly speaking against the rules, is it? According to the rules of Konoha, the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan is forbidden to be transplanted casually..."
Upon hearing this, Shinnosuke's expression revealed a hint of bitterness and helplessness. He stared at Kakashi and said, "I know, but this is just my personal request... and in the village, you are the only one with experience in this matter."
"It's not on orders from the family or the village. Please, Kakashi, I just want to do something for my father, even if it's just to relieve a little bit of his burden, I'm willing to try."
Kakashi stared at Shinnosuke, who was usually humble and low-key, and his inner turmoil grew stronger.
He could clearly feel the sincerity and persistence in the other person's words. This heartfelt filial piety and sense of responsibility made it even more difficult for him to refuse.
Kakashi's brain is working at lightning speed...
He let out a long sigh, remained silent for a moment, and then spoke...
"Captain, are you really sure you want to do this?"
"Once you transplant the Sharingan, it means you will bear unimaginable burdens and risks, and it may even drag you into bigger trouble..."
Shinnosuke nodded without hesitation: "I've thought it through. I don't care about the risks, I only care about whether I can share some of the pressure with my father and whether I can contribute something to Konoha Village."
Transplanting the Sharingan, similar to Kakashi's experience, would be a burden, turning one into a major chakra consumer...
Shinnosuke was already aware of this...
Kakashi slowly picked up Fugaku's Sharingan, a subtle, complex expression flashing in his eyes...
He then agreed to Shinnosuke's request and began transplanting the Uchiha clan leader's eye into him.
The moment the Sharingan was successfully transplanted into Shinnosuke's body, a powerful force suddenly erupted, and Shinnosuke's chakra was frantically extracted like a tidal wave.
His face contorted instantly, his complexion turned ashen, his body trembled violently, and his forehead was covered in cold sweat.
The excruciating pain and the rapid depletion of chakra made it difficult for Shinnosuke to hold on. He gripped the railing tightly, his fingers almost digging into it, his knuckles turning white from the excessive force.
Seeing this, Kakashi walked step by step to him, his eyes filled with a faint sadness and pity, and asked in a low and slow voice, "Shin-nosuke... what is your true wish?"
Hearing Kakashi's words, Shinnosuke barely raised his head, his gaze slightly unfocused, his lips trembling as he murmured, "I... just want to... help Father, protect the village... even if it means sacrificing myself..."
Contract complete...
In that instant, a strange pattern flashed in Kakashi's Sharingan...
Shinnosuke quickly sensed that the situation was becoming more stable, and the Sharingan's chakra extraction speed was decreasing...
It's starting to stabilize little by little...
Even his pupil power began to increase continuously...
The adaptation speed was unexpectedly fast...
Soon, Shinnosuke's condition stabilized...
"Did I succeed...? I can finally help my father..."