thefictionvixens Chapter 180: The Third Generation Died in Battle?
Chapter 180: The Third Generation Died in Battle?
"Sakumo, I never expected Orochimaru to resurrect you using the Impure World Reincarnation technique."
Jiraiya sighed.
Because Sakumo Hatake wasn't much older than the Sannin, they were actually from the same generation.
Naturally, Jiraiya also called Hatake Sakumo by his name.
Looking at Jiraiya, who looked much older than he remembered, Hatake Sakumo sighed, "Yes, I've been dead for decades. I never thought I'd be reincarnated one day."
As he spoke, Hatake Sakumo looked at Yoru.
He was most interested in Ye Yu.
After all, it was Yoru who undid his Impure World Reincarnation.
"The younger generation in Konoha is much stronger than our generation."
Sakumo Hatake spoke to Yoruha as he spoke.
Ye Yu simply smiled and said nothing.
Standing next to Yoru, Tsunade, like a big sister, placed her hand on Yoru's head and said, "You didn't expect that, did you, Sakumo? He's your son Kakashi's disciple."
Sakumo Hatake was taken aback.
Ye Yu felt a little embarrassed.
Although Kakashi was indeed his teacher, he didn't know what to say when he saw Sakumo Hatake.
Sakumo Hatake laughed and said, "It seems Kakashi is alive and well."
Sakumo Hatake was gratified that Kakashi was alive and well, and that he had such a powerful disciple as Yoru.
Jiraiya laughed and said, "Just now, this kid was hesitant to make a move because of your status."
Just now, Yoru said that Kabuto Yakushi gave him a difficult problem.
At first, he thought that Yoru felt that Hatake Sakumo and Rasa were difficult to deal with.
Seeing that Yoru instantly dispelled Kabuto Yakushi's Impure World Reincarnation, he knew that the so-called problem was probably due to Sakumo Hatake's identity.
As Kakashi's disciple, Yoruichi knew he couldn't easily harm Sakumo Hatake, who was Kakashi's father.
Sakumo Hatake laughed and said, "On the battlefield, these relationships don't matter. Besides, this kid is very strong. In reality, we don't pose any threat to him."
Although the battle ended quickly, Hatake Sakumo could tell that Yoru's strength far surpassed his own.
Especially Ye Yu's speed, which was far beyond his ability to react.
Ye Yu didn't speak; he really didn't know what to say.
Moreover, since they were all of high seniority, he couldn't easily interrupt.
He could only remain silent with Luo Sha, who stood to the side.
Rasa had many questions, but he wasn't familiar with any of them, and they were all Konoha ninjas, so he couldn't ask them directly.
"Why would Orochimaru be your enemy?"
Sakumo Hatake was puzzled because he had committed suicide before the Third Shinobi World War.
Orochimaru had not yet defected at that time.
Jiraiya and Tsunade both fell silent.
Ye Yu looked at the two of them and explained, "Because he did some things that harmed the village, he defected from the village."
Because Luo Sha was also present, Ye Yu did not elaborate on what had happened.
Hatake Sakumo naturally knew this as well, and sighed, "So that means one of the Sannin is missing."
"How is Kakashi now?"
Sakumo Hatake looked at Yoru, this was what he cared about most.
Yoru thought for a moment and said, "That's good. Kakashi-sensei has many friends."
Yoru knew what Hatake Sakumo wanted to ask.
As expected, after Yoru finished speaking, Hatake Sakumo said with relief, "It seems that my death did not affect him."
After thinking for a moment, Yoru decided to tell Sakumo Hatake the truth: "After you passed away, Kakashi-sensei did indeed go through a period of depression, but he was saved by his teammates."
"Unfortunately, his two teammates died during the Third Shinobi World War."
Sakumo Hatake was somewhat surprised. "There's actually a Third Shinobi World War?"
After all, the Third Shinobi World War had not yet begun when Sakumo Hatake died.
Ye Yu nodded. "Yes, the person next to you should know as well."
Yoru pointed to Rasa.
Sakumo Hatake looked at Rasa and asked, "Why did Rasa die? He was a master of Magnet Release."
Rasa is definitely a Kage-level powerhouse.
He was simply ambushed; the Third Kazekage also died a particularly ignominious death.
They were not given a chance to use their ninjutsu.
Hatake Sakumo was surprised; Rasa already had a formidable reputation in his time.
Moreover, he was highly regarded by the third Kazekage.
Yoru looked at Rasa.
Although Yoru knew how Rasa died, he didn't say.
Luo Sha didn't explain; he simply turned his head away expressionlessly.
There was an awkward moment.
The others didn't press him for answers.
They weren't from the same village after all, but Rasa was the Fourth Kazekage, so they had to show him respect.
Even though he is already dead.
Without Rasa saying anything, Yoru explained to Hatake Sakumo, "The Third Shinobi World War started because the Third Kazekage of Sunagakure disappeared."
"It was during the Third Shinobi World War that the Fourth Kazekage ascended to the throne."
"However, when Orochimaru attacked Konoha before, Sunagakure was involved."
"It is said that Orochimaru assassinated the Fourth Kazekage, impersonated him to enter Konoha to participate in the Chunin Exams, and launched an attack on Konoha during the Chunin Exams."
Sakumo Hatake asked with some concern, "How is Konoha doing?"
Ye Yu did not speak.
Because it's not his place to answer this.
Jiraiya, who was standing nearby, replied, "Konoha suffered great losses. Orochimaru caused great damage to Konoha, and the Third Hokage also died in battle."
Sakumo Hatake's expression hardened. "Even the Third Hokage died in battle? Orochimaru is that strong now?"
Sakumo Hatake was well aware of how formidable the Third Hokage was.
He's definitely much stronger than Orochimaru.
How could Orochimaru possibly kill him?
Jiraiya said, "He used the Impure World Reincarnation technique to summon the First and Second Hokage. The Third Hokage used the Reaper Death Seal to seal the two Hokage."
Sakumo Hatake remained silent.
He held the three generations in high esteem.
Even though he caused significant damage to the Land of Fire during his mission, the Third Hokage did not blame him.
Logically speaking, he should be in prison.
But the third generation did not do that.
But in the end, even his teammates stood up and criticized him, and he couldn't take it anymore, so he committed suicide.
Only a few people knew about this, so in Konoha's propaganda, Hatake Sakumo was always portrayed as a hero of Konoha.
That's why Obito Uchiha couldn't understand Kakashi at the time, wondering why he was so depressed despite having a hero as his father.
And it seems he looks down on his father.
Finally, Minato Namikaze told him the truth about Sakumo Hatake, and Obito Uchiha finally understood the reason for Kakashi's depression.
This also shows that the claim that Danzo and the Third Hokage spread rumors that caused Sakumo Hatake to be unable to withstand the pressure of public opinion and commit suicide is pure nonsense.
The truth is that even the teammates that Sakumo Hatake saved blamed him, which made him unable to bear it and commit suicide.
The Konoha leadership did not blame him; in fact, even though he should have been severely punished, the Third Hokage did not impose any punishment on him.
It was simply that Sakumo Hatake couldn't accept his mistakes psychologically, and coupled with the blame from his teammates, that led to his suicide.
This also shows that Sakumo Hatake does indeed have some psychological issues.
Even though Sakumo Hatake died such a tragic death, the Third Hokage still concealed the truth and instead promoted him as a hero who died for Konoha.
This has led many younger generations to only know him as a hero of Konoha, without knowing the exact cause of his death.
In the villagers' minds, Sakumo Hatake has always been a hero of Konoha.
Naturally, Hatake Sakumo did not harbor any dissatisfaction with the Third Generation as one might imagine.
On the contrary, I find it hard to believe that he died in battle.