Bab 217: Chapter 217
Mr. An's prediction came true!
Noto still wanted to kill me! Looking at my brother Noto's sneering face, filled with murderous intent, Kazahana Sousetsu felt a deep sorrow. How could this happen between siblings?
"After I kill you, I'll find the real treasure. So just die quietly, brother! And don't worry about being lonely on the way; I'll send my beloved niece to join you!"
With that, Kazahana Noto signaled, and three hired snow ninjas appeared in the special room filled with mirrors.
Tears of sorrow or heartbreak filled Sousetsu's eyes as he looked at his brother, almost begging, "Noto, I swear, the treasure is real. It's just a prototype of a machine that will change the environment of the Land of Snow for the better, making our people happy!"
"Even now, you won't tell the truth. It doesn't matter. I'll find it myself... after I kill you and your daughter! Attack!"
Whoosh!
Clang!
Shh—!
Kakashi, who had been hiding and protecting Kazahana Sousetsu, instantly appeared before the overly naive ruler, blocking an attack with a kunai and retreating two meters with the snow ninja.
After a brief exchange, Kakashi realized that he would lose if this continued. The opponent had three battle-hardened ninjas, while he was alone!
Not only was he failing to protect Kazahana Sousetsu, but he might also end up dead!
Kakashi felt helpless. Yesterday, when Sousetsu had come to ask for help, he had advised that the simplest and safest solution was assassination once the rebellion was confirmed.
But Sousetsu had refused, hoping to turn the rebels back. And now, they were in this dire situation.
Seeing more unfamiliar snow ninjas entering the room, Kakashi drew his father's heirloom, his expression grave, and said without turning his head, "Lord Sousetsu, I can't guarantee your safety under these circumstances!"
"I'm sorry, Kakashi," Sousetsu replied with a sorrowful smile, then continued, "Don't worry about me. Just protect Koyuki."
Hearing this, Kakashi silently nodded, discreetly pulling out a smoke bomb.
"Kill them!"
Following Noto's command, all the snow ninjas excitedly charged at Kakashi and Kazahana Sousetsu!
Just as Kakashi was about to release the smoke bomb, he heard a familiar voice that he had suppressed in his heart, one that filled him with a particular kind of fear.
"So noisy! I was telling stories to the kids until late last night and wanted to sleep in, but you woke me up. My mood is terrible now. If I don't see some beautiful flowers blooming, my anger won't be easily appeased. Got it, you bastards?"
Hearing the unfamiliar man's voice, all the snow ninjas and Kazahana Noto turned to find its source.
At the door stood a young man with blue hair, scratching his head in annoyance and muttering under his breath. Not sensing any threat from him, Noto casually waved.
"Kill him too..."
Thud—!
Before Noto could finish speaking, he felt a sharp pain as a blade pierced through his body from behind. His eyes widened in shock, blood gushing from his throat as he turned to face the hired snow ninja.
"Why... why?"
"Because killing you means the treasure will be mine!"
The snow ninja's face twisted with greed, and Noto fell, paying the ultimate price for his avarice.
The greedy are eventually killed by those equally greedy.
"Noto... Noto...!"
Sousetsu was overwhelmed with grief. Despite everything, Noto was his dear brother, someone he had grown up with, inseparable. Seeing his brother die in front of him was unbearably painful.
Kakashi, seeing Sousetsu trying to rush forward, immediately stopped him. Tsunade-sama had warned that this man might be the most dangerous being in this world!
Tsunade-sama even speculated that if he wished, he could wipe out all of humanity, posing an extinction threat—this was Angra Mainyu, the Evil of this World!
Kakashi, already showing his Sharingan, held his sword ready, unable to stop his body from trembling—not from fear, but because his body sensed...
This person was an unbeatable existence!
Holding his breath, Kakashi watched the blue-haired young man's every move intently.
But...
Kakashi was shocked to see the snow ninjas, who had just been united, turn on each other, starting to kill one another!
Genjutsu?
No, it wasn't!
There were no signs of chakra use, and nothing from the man either! The snow ninjas showed no signs of being controlled by genjutsu!
What was happening?!
Swallowing hard, Kakashi remained still. Even in the cold weather, sweat dripped from his forehead.
Feeling his body growing numb, Kakashi bit his tongue hard to stay alert!
...
In the snowy landscape, Shinji picked up a red ice crystal petal from the snow, sincerely admiring it. "So, this is an ice flower? It's truly beautiful..."
Seeing Shinji say this and the dead snow ninjas around him, Kakashi felt a wave of terror!
"Don't you think so, ninja we're meeting for the second time?"
Seeing the young man looking at him with a smile, Kakashi's heart raced. He felt death was imminent!
"How nice, you still fear death! Hahaha..."
Watching the laughing young man, Kakashi couldn't utter a word. Tsunade-sama had warned that this person—or rather, this being—was unpredictable, openly expressing his desires and acting solely on his whims.
When he wanted to play, he could blend with ordinary people and children. When he wanted to kill, he could slaughter an entire village without flinching!
This was an existence that threatened the entire world!
"Once... you also saved humanity, why..."
"Hmm?"
Trying to converse, Kakashi was silenced by a single look from Shinji, who then said, "Fine, I'll let you experience what humanity gave me."
In an instant, Kakashi collapsed, countless voices echoing in his mind—curses, accusations, contempt...
"Ah!"
With a scream, Kakashi passed out.
Only Shinji and Gilgamesh had endured such mental torment, and the vessel of Angra Mainyu from the Holy Grail hadn't survived.
That young man's personality had long been obliterated, leaving only the vessel for the Evil of this World.
...
Kakashi awoke from the nightmare with a jolt, gasping for breath until his breathing calmed down.
Staring at the ceiling, he couldn't help but recall the moments before he fainted. Just a few seconds had utterly broken his spirit!
And that person had endured it for thousands of years, those voices still haunting him to this day.
"A monster..."
"Are you praising me?"
Instantly, Kakashi sprang up, pulling a kunai from under his pillow!
But seeing the familiar youth reading a familiar book, he relaxed slightly.
"What do you think about making it into a movie?"
Seeing Shinji's childlike excitement, Kakashi suddenly remembered that Tsunade-sama had said this guy liked money, women, good food, fun, and... killing.
Though he didn't understand why Tsunade-sama looked awkward when mentioning his liking for women, Kakashi thought giving him what he liked might control that last, troublesome interest a bit.
Thinking it a way to save the world indirectly, Kakashi replied, "Yeah! If it becomes a movie, I'll be the first to buy a ticket!"
Yes, just saving the world indirectly!
Kakashi kept telling himself he wasn't interested in such movies, then started discussing the plot and suitable filming locations with Shinji.
Today, Kakashi was willing to go all out to save the world indirectly! He revealed everything except his preferences!
"By the way, why do you always wear a mask?"
"Uh..."
Kakashi squinted, silent. Was Shinji interested in his true face? Would he get angry if he didn't reveal it?
"I won't get mad. I'm just curious why you wear it since childhood. Doesn't it feel stuffy?"
"Well..." Kakashi muttered, then said, "It's actually very breathable."
"I see."
"Wait! How did you know what I was thinking?"
Only then did Kakashi realize.
"Most humans are like open books to me."
"Huh?"
...
Originally a one-month mission in the Land of Snow, Kakashi stayed an extra month, watching over this unpredictable, flower-loving killer.
Knowing Shinji was leaving, Kakashi finally breathed a sigh of relief. If Shinji stayed, he might whimsically slaughter the country.
This person killed as naturally as eating, drinking, and sleeping! There was no hint of mercy!
Seeing Kazahana Koyuki tearfully bid farewell to Shinji, Kakashi could only silently think, Do you know what this person really is?
After warning the still-grieving Kazahana Sousetsu to be cautious of Mr. An, Kakashi left with Shinji.
...
Walking on foot, Kakashi watched Shinji sitting comfortably on a sled pulled by his ninja dogs, unable to express his frustration.
"I'm tired of fish. What about dog meat today, Kakashi?"
Seeing his trembling ninja dogs, Kakashi decided to run away soon!
He had hoped to understand Shinji's movements, but he would go mad at this rate!
Tsunade-sama had advised avoiding monitoring or provoking him to avoid his wrath.
"Mr. Angra Mainyu, we've reached the border. Until we meet again!"
"Goodbye! I have a feeling we'll meet again soon!"
Meet again, my foot! I never want to see you again!
Having played nanny for a month, Kakashi furiously dispelled his summoning and fled!
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