The sunlight shines through the cracks and falls on the bloody ground, leaving mottled marks.

The wind blew through the forest, making slight sounds as the leaves swayed.

Quiet, at this moment, it is extremely quiet.

Danzo's eyes were open, but the light was dim.

After a while, the people present finally reacted.

A trace of confusion flashed in Fugaku's eyes, and his eyes involuntarily looked at Xia Le.

At this moment, he had no idea what to do next.

The news that Sasuke was still alive completely disrupted his heart and made it impossible for him to make any decision at this time.

"Xia Le!"

He shouted with difficulty.

Xia Le stared at the dead Danzo for a long while, and only when he was sure that the other party's life breath had dissipated did he retract his gaze.

Then, he formed a seal with one hand.

"boom!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen, wrapped in a cocoon, fell from the air, his face pale and his whole body weak.

"Danzo!"

When he turned his head and saw the dead Danzo, a trace of sadness appeared on his old face.

Although the two have many different demands and differences for managing Konoha, they are partners who grew up together after all. What's more, every decision the other has made in his life is for Konoha.

"Where's Sasuke?"

Xia Le's voice came from above his head.

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked up with sadness in his eyes, and shook his head: "I can't hand Sasuke over to you!"

"I'm sorry, but he's now the only thing that connects Konoha to the Uchiha!"

After a pause, he forced himself to cheer up.

"For the sake of peace in the village, Sasuke has to grow up here!"

Fugaku clenched his fists, but was able to remain calm.

He was very clear about the current situation. Xia Le possessed the power to destroy Konoha, and Danzo also paid the price for the destruction of Uchiha.

Now his second son, Sasuke, is in the hands of the Third Hokage.

There is no doubt that this is also Sarutobi Hiruzen's trump card.

Now, all the cards have been revealed. War has no meaning anymore. The only thing left is negotiation between the two sides.

"We are worried about Sasuke staying in Konoha."

Xia Le said lightly.

"This is the peace that Danzo paid with his life for. I won't do anything stupid."

Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed.

"Besides, as the Hokage, I cannot do such a thing as attacking a child!"

Xia Le frowned.

"I guarantee as the Hokage that I will never attack Sasuke and Kaguya."

"This misunderstanding between us ends from this moment on and will never be mentioned again!"

Taking a deep breath, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked into Xia Le's eyes again and said.

"Sasuke will grow up happily and safely as a Konoha ninja."

"When that time comes, if he chooses to leave the village, I will respect his opinion."

Xia Le's brows relaxed and he was thinking carefully.

After a while, he looked at Fugaku.

"What's your decision?"

Fugaku was also listening to Sarutobi Hiruzen's words, and he still believed in the Third Hokage's assurance.

"Sasuke."

Murmuring his son's name.

After a moment, he sighed.

"Let the war end, Xia Le!"

"This is, after all, where the Uchiha clan grew up."

The meaning of the words is already very clear.

Sarutobi Hiruzen breathed a sigh of relief: "Sasuke's growth will not be affected by this incident!"

Fugaku nodded grimly.

"Where's Sasuke?"

"We need to make sure he's safe."

Xia Le said again.

At this point in the conversation, it actually means that the two sides have reached an agreement.

The war was over and an agreement was reached.

And Uchiha Sasuke became the guarantee for maintaining Konoha's safety in the hands of the Third Hokage.

"I'm sorry, but he can't meet you here!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his head.

With Xia Le's strength, if Sasuke shows up, there will be great risk.

Xia Le didn't have any hope for this, so he remained silent.

At this time, Kakashi walked over with a complicated expression.

"teacher!"

After coming in front of Xia Le, he suddenly lowered his head and said.

"Kakashi! You've grown up too!"

Looking at Kakashi who was no different from an adult, Xia Le said with emotion.

Kakashi, who had experienced the war, seemed to have become more depressed and taciturn because of the many tragedies, and he had a heavy air of desolation.

Kakashi showed a hint of hesitation on his face, and finally, he gritted his teeth and said, "Teacher, I'm sorry!"

Xia Le was stunned for a moment, then he reacted quickly.

"Are you going to stay in Konoha?"

Kakashi lowered his head, as if he had no face to face the man in front of him: "My friends, you still have dreams that you want to realize here."

"I'm sorry, but I can't leave the village!"

Hearing this, Xia Le laughed.

He reached out and patted the other person's shoulder.

"You have grown up a lot, now that you dare to speak your mind, Kakashi!"

Kakashi's body was shocked and he couldn't speak at this moment.

"As your teacher, I have no right to restrict you."

"Now that you've decided, let's do it!"

"Whatever choice you make, it will determine the path you will face in the future."

Xia Le said with a chuckle.

Kakashi listened to these words with tears welling up in his eyes.

The mentor who had taught him since childhood did not blame him for not leaving the other person, but instead spoke out to comfort him.

“Everyone will experience something in their life.”

“But living your life to the fullest and with joy should be your greatest pursuit!”

"Kakashi, the past is the past, as a teacher."

"I hope every one of my disciples will be happy and grow up joyfully."

Xia Le said slowly.

"Thank you, teacher!"

Kakashi choked up and bowed deeply.

Xia Le smiled and patted the other person's shoulder again to comfort him.

Naturally, he had complicated feelings towards this kid who he had watched grow up.

Then he waved to Kai who was hiding on the side.

"Kai, come here!"

Might Guy was stunned, scratching his head and walked over awkwardly and nervously.

"Master Xia Le!"

Xia Le took out a sealed scroll from his arms and threw it to the other party.

"This is the deal I made with your father Dai. Practice carefully when you return."

Kai was stunned, took it subconsciously, and then quickly reacted: "Thank you, Master Xia Le!"

At this time, Kakashi also raised his head: "Teacher, Chief Fugaku, Sasuke is fine, he is with Huo Guang."

Only after hearing Kakashi's words did Fugaku's heart finally calm down.

Xia Le nodded and looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen: "Uchiha will leave Konoha from today."

"I hope you can keep your promise to Sasuke!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed: "I will definitely do it."

"The Uchiha are watching you, Third Hokage!"

Fugaku said in a deep voice.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's face trembled a few times, but he said nothing.

"Let's go!"

Xia Le spoke.

Nagato and others also followed at this time. Kakashi saw his three senior brothers and sisters, and seemed to feel guilty and did not dare to look up.

"Kakashi!"

At this time, Nagato spoke, which was rare.

"Brother!"

Kakashi looked up.

"You are a genius. You will become even stronger if you follow your teacher. What a pity!"

Nagato sighed.

"But as your senior brothers and sisters, the three of us, like our teacher, will only support you no matter what choice you make!"

"Don't feel any guilt in your heart for choosing a different path from us!"

Kakashi was stunned.

He just felt that something in his heart was touched silently, and tears flowed down his cheeks.

"You're an adult, and you're still crying!"

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