Konoha White Fang?
Sakumo Hatake's mission, as expected, still failed.
Roy naturally knew about this; it was because Konoha White Fang, during his mission, couldn't abandon his comrades, which led to the mission's failure.
It was precisely because of this incident that Sakumo Hatake, a Kage-level Ninja of Konoha, known as the Konoha White Fang, committed suicide.
As Kakashi's classmate, Roy decided to go take a look.
After giving Nawaki his medicine, Roy headed to Kakashi's house.
"What Konoha White Fang? Abandoning a mission to rescue comrades, do you know how many Ninja on the front lines will sacrifice their lives because of that?"
"Even if I, Sarutobi Shinnosuke, die on the battlefield, it would be a contribution to the Village."
"But you, you actually abandoned the mission midway!"
"The path paved with the lives of countless Ninja, you personally tore it down!"
"Do you think you are worthy of everyone?"
...
A sharp voice echoed outside Sakumo Hatake's door.
Because of this incident, many people were gathered around.
If Roy hadn't been so small, it would have been really hard to squeeze through.
And the one causing the ruckus was none other than Hiruzen Sarutobi's son—Sarutobi Shinnosuke.
He had been on a mission with Sakumo Hatake this time, and due to his own insufficient strength,
Sakumo Hatake saved him, which led to the mission's failure.
This guy not only wasn't grateful, but he immediately came to slander Sakumo Hatake.
He even said things like, "A guy who can't even complete a mission doesn't deserve to be a Ninja."
And he used the sacrificed heroes to elevate himself to a moral high ground.
"Are you saying that in the face of a mission, you can abandon your comrades?"
Just as Sarutobi Shinnosuke was in the middle of his rant, a somewhat discordant voice rang out.
Sarutobi Shinnosuke turned to look, but couldn't find the person who spoke.
"Who?"
For a moment, his face flushed red as he roared.
"Me."
"Lady Tsunade's disciple, Roy!"
"Lord Shinnosuke, are you implying that during a mission, a comrade's life is less important than the mission, is that right?"
Roy repeated the question.
He was originally about to scold Roy, seeing him as just a child.
But then he heard Tsunade's name.
Even Shinnosuke wouldn't dare to lay a hand on Tsunade's people.
Otherwise, if Tsunade came knocking and beat him up, even his Hokage father wouldn't dare to say anything.
"Creak..."
At this moment, the previously tightly shut door slowly opened.
Sakumo Hatake, who was always so spirited, walked out with a dejected expression.
It was clear how much this incident had affected him!
"I'm sorry, I failed to live up to the Village's expectations of me."
"This incident is my fault."
"Indeed, I am just a good-for-nothing who didn't follow mission rules."
Sakumo Hatake uttered these words with a trembling voice.
"Ah?"
"So it really was Lord Sakumo who caused the mission to fail?"
"What Konoha White Fang, it's all just talk. He doesn't even follow the rules during a mission, tsk..."
"Yeah, if he had followed the rules and completed the mission first, then my husband could have come back, instead of staying on the battlefield..."
...
As Sakumo Hatake's words fell, the surrounding crowd immediately began to discuss.
Roy noticed that these people's objective was very clear: to incite the Village to disparage Sakumo Hatake.
And the Sakumo Hatake before him, how could he have ever experienced such treatment?
For a moment, his already somewhat unfocused eyes became even more dull.
"Ding, a patient has been detected. Please complete the treatment as soon as possible."
"[System Prompt: Mental illness is also an illness, isn't it?]"
As the system's prompt sounded, the target was Sakumo Hatake.
As a genius, Sakumo Hatake had always been the "child of others" in people's mouths since he was young.
Becoming a Genin, then a Chunin, and finally a Jonin, he embarked on a legendary path.
During the Second Shinobi World War, he led Konoha Ninja to kill Chiyo's son and daughter-in-law.
On the battlefield, he earned the title of Konoha White Fang with his swordsmanship.
Covered in glory, he was even considered by everyone to be qualified to become the Fourth Hokage.
Before he could even get used to this glory, he fell into an abyss.
Sakumo Hatake even somewhat failed to understand why he had to suffer such criticism just for abandoning a mission to save a comrade.
Mentally, he had gradually begun to feel disappointed in the Village, in himself, in life...
"Then go die! You speak so righteously. If you think Uncle Sakumo saving you was a mistake,"
"You should have chosen to commit suicide when he extended a helping hand. Why did you shamelessly come back?"
"Anyone has the right to stand here and criticize Uncle Sakumo, but you, Sarutobi Shinnosuke, do not!"
"How shameless."
Roy suddenly stood in front of Sakumo Hatake, angrily shouting with righteous indignation.
Sakumo Hatake, whose heart had been like dead ash, looked at Roy's small figure, and his spirit recovered a little.
"Roy, what are you doing?"
At this moment, Kakashi, not far away, looked at Roy with some anxiety.
That person was the Hokage's eldest son.
If he offended Sarutobi Shinnosuke, it would definitely have consequences later.
"Kakashi, do you also think Uncle Sakumo made a mistake?"
Seeing Kakashi, Roy's lips curved slightly.
This guy usually wore a cold expression, always trying to act cool.
He didn't expect him to have such a flustered moment, did he?
"I... I believe my father didn't do anything wrong!"
Kakashi was stunned for a moment, then strode to Roy's side, and together they spread their arms, defending his father.
"I also believe in Uncle Sakumo. What kind of mistake is it not to abandon one's comrades?"
Uchiha Obito somehow squeezed through from somewhere and stood there with them.
Rin Nohara also walked out with a firm expression. Although she didn't say anything, her actions had already proven her stance.
"Everyone, when your loved ones are fighting, do you truly wish for their comrades to abandon their lives to complete a mission?"
"Everyone, those who don't follow rules might be good-for-nothings."
"But those who can heartlessly abandon even a comrade's life, they are worse than good-for-nothings!"
Roy saw the few youngsters rush out, and Sakumo Hatake's expression had also clearly changed.
He raised his voice and let out a deafening shout.
It was so emotional, so empathetic, so...
This shout made Sakumo Hatake, who had been numb, once again show a glimmer of light in his eyes.
"Kakashi, you guys step back first."
"I was confused myself."
Sakumo Hatake pulled the children in front of him and stepped forward.
Although his face was still a bit haggard, the sharp light in his eyes had already burst forth.
"Shinnosuke, for the mission's failure, I will accept my punishment."
"But do you think someone who abandons their comrades would give you the chance to yell here?"
"Get lost!"
Sakumo Hatake's gaze was sharp. After speaking, he took the few youngsters and turned back into the courtyard.