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Kifu stepped forward. He took out the rusty Kunai and placed it in his palm, presenting it to the old man.
The smile on the face of the old man froze when he saw the Kunai. The hand gripping his cane trembled slightly. His steps became weak and unsteady.
"Grandpa Feijing!" Obito cried out. He used all his strength to support the old man to prevent him from falling.
A trace of pity flashed across the face of Kifu, but he quickly hid it.
Initially, he had considered whether he should tell the old man the truth so directly. Looking at his condition, it was highly likely he could not withstand such a blow.
However, Uchiha Jinghuo was already dead. In three days at most, the old man would receive the funeral order from the family. It was better to know sooner rather than later. This way, he would not find the situation impossible to accept when he finally saw the body.
Ultimately, the elderly Uchiha Feijing could not handle the shock and fainted.
Obito supported the old man. He was so busy providing care and expressing worry that Kifu began to feel like he was redundant.
After nearly an hour of busy work, the old man finally woke up on the bed.
The man was already old, but now he looked as if he had aged several more years.
He gripped the rusty Kunai tightly. His voice sounded hoarse and low as he spoke. "When did it happen?"
"Two or three days ago."
Kifu did not have much experience with these situations. He felt as if a heavy stone was blocking his chest. It was not a comfortable feeling.
"He..."
"He did well. He is a hero of Konoha."
The heavy expression of the old man relaxed slightly upon hearing those words. He murmured to himself as if seeking comfort. "Good... That is good..."
"Grandpa Feijing? Oh, Brother Obito is here too?"
Suddenly, a boy wearing the black clothing of the Uchiha clan entered from outside. He froze when he saw the state of Uchiha Feijing.
The old man twitched the corners of his mouth. With the support of Obito, he sat up straight and forced a smile. "Is that you, Shisui?"
"Grandpa Feijing, what happened to you?" Shisui ran quickly to the bedside.
"Grandpa is fine." Feijing rubbed the head of the boy affectionately.
Obito explained the situation briefly. Shisui understood the reason and bit his lip.
The room fell into silence.
Kifu stood to the side and observed the boy. He was small but seemed to have strong opinions. Kifu was not very familiar with him.
'[Uchiha Shisui]. Future owner of the strongest Genjutsu [Kotoamatsukami]. The descendant of Uchiha Kagami and the successor of the [Will of Fire].'
Seeing Shisui allowed Kifu to solve some of the doubts in his mind.
He now understood why Uchiha Jinghuo, a member of the Uchiha clan, would go to the Hidden Mist to perform such a dangerous mission.
Uchiha Jinghuo had not awakened his Sharingan, so there was no worry about the eye being stolen. However, for most Uchiha clan members, the family always came before the village.
Only a very small group of people thought differently. People like Uchiha Shisui or those closely related to Uchiha Kagami believed the village was more important than the family.
It appeared that Uchiha Kagami and this old man, Uchiha Feijing, shared a deep relationship.
"Let the old man rest," Kifu said. He led Obito and Shisui toward the exit.
Before leaving the room, he discretely left a sealed oil-paper envelope.
It contained the money he had earned from his recent missions and work. It was not a large amount, but it was a gesture of his sincerity.
His status was awkward. He was merely the messenger of the final wishes of Uchiha Jinghuo.
There was not much else he could do.
Now that the message was delivered, giving this money simply made him feel better inside.
The three of them walked in silence until they reached a small river.
The rapid current crashed against the rocks in the river, sending splashes of water everywhere.
"Kifu Senpai, thank you for your help."
Shisui spoke first. Obito had not noticed the actions of Kifu before they left, but Shisui had seen everything.
The relatives of Shisui had passed away early. To him, the old man was his real grandfather.
Reality was cruel, but Shisui was grateful that Kifu, a stranger, had offered help.
Kifu simply waved his hand. "This is just the beginning. These things will only happen more frequently in the future."
"Yes."
Shisui was mature for his age.
Obito stood nearby with a confused expression. He did not understand what they were talking about. The gap between him and Shisui was too large.
"Have you started your training?"
Shisui shook his head and then nodded.
Kifu patted his shoulder. "Train hard. We might not be able to change everything, but we must do our best to protect our beliefs and our loved ones."
Shisui stopped walking and looked at him in surprise.
"I am leaving."
Kifu waved his hand. His body flashed, and he disappeared.
'If Shisui does not die, he might actually be able to change the complex relationship between Konoha and the Uchiha clan. He just needs to grow up smoothly.'
Kifu felt a sense of security after meeting another future powerhouse.
Konoha continued to produce such incredible experts. This allowed him to feel more comfortable being a [Salted Fish].
'I hope the impact is not too large.'
He only wanted to be a quiet Body Collector. He wanted to gain enough [Skills] to live safely in this chaotic world. He never thought about changing the world or becoming a hero.
He did not want to die. This was especially true after seeing so many Shinobi die in such miserable ways.
For the current Konoha, he would likely be given a position of importance if he revealed even a small part of his abilities. As his [Stats] increased, he could even shine in the war and become a hero of Konoha.