"Kakashi, be honest with me. Do you have any special relationship with Guy?"
In the Third Hokage's time, Hatake Sakumo, who had been silent all along, finally couldn't hold back and asked Kakashi seriously.
Kakashi looked at his father with a face full of question marks.
"Dad, do you even realize what you're saying? How could I possibly have a special relationship with Guy?"
Kakashi rubbed his forehead, clearly feeling very speechless.
Sakumo gave an awkward smile, feeling his question was a bit ridiculous.
"It's not that I want to doubt you, but the way Guy acts towards you on the battlefield is a bit too good, I can't help but think more about it."
"Don't worry, Dad. I'm not attracted to men. Even if I were, I definitely wouldn't choose Guy."
Just thinking about the strange things Guy had done to him gave Kakashi goosebumps all over.
"Come on, our Hatake clan needs you to carry on the lineage and strengthen the clan. You better not think about liking men."
Kakashi rubbed his forehead again, not wanting to talk to his own father anymore.
But if he didn't clear his dad's doubts, he'd probably be bothered forever.
Thinking of this, Kakashi immediately said, "How about you find me one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, or eight stepmothers? I don't mind."
"Stepmothers? One to eight of them? Don't you think my kidneys can handle that?"
Gently patting Kakashi's head, Sakumo Hatake didn't continue the topic but instead stroked his chin and began to ponder.
Kakashi saw Sakumo's behavior and knew his tactic of shifting trouble had worked; for a short while, his father probably wouldn't bother him.
However, the price might be that he could soon have one or even more stepmothers.
[Looking back at Kakashi's time in the Anbu, Guy really reported on Kakashi every time there was a problem, afraid that his close friend would get into trouble.]
[If Obito pulled Kakashi out of the confusion caused by their father's death, then Guy was the one who helped Kakashi leave behind darkness and coldness, bringing him warm smiles and motivation.]
[It must be said, Kakashi's balanced relationships with everyone he met were not without reason.]
[Having Guy, a taijutsu master, as a training partner since childhood, day after day, year after year, their love and rivalry went beyond friendship.]
[I still remember during the Fire Raid King mission, when Guy got seasick and called for help, his summoned turtle instinctively went to Kakashi. The meaning behind this doesn't need me to explain, right?]
[Guy's personality is exaggerated and funny, his behavior strange and unpredictable, which he largely inherited from his father. Might Duy told him: true victory is not about defeating the strong, but about protecting what matters most to you.]
[Just like Duy could kneel before his fellow Leaf comrades, yet also open the Gate of Death when facing the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.]
[Duy used optimism to shape the youth of two generations, forged an unyielding shinobi path with passion, and passed down the blue beast spirit of Konoha with perseverance.]
[That fearless figure deeply influenced Guy, so Guy forever kept his father's youth in his heart—not falling into sadness, but inheriting his father's vitality and optimism.]
[Duy said: If people talk behind your back, it means you're living more brilliantly than them. Mockery and sarcasm are compliments; gossip is applause for your brilliance. They're just singing your victory song. I don't live to please you, but to make myself stronger.]
"Though this person's behavior is a bit weird, he really is a good father."
In the Second Hokage timeline, Madara praised some words of Might Duy.
"Yes, if it weren't for Duy's encouragement and motivation, Guy wouldn't have had those later achievements."
Everyone in the office liked Duy very much.
Putting aside his strange behaviors, his spirit and will truly match Konoha's core values.
"Tobirama, by time calculation, Duy should already have been born, right?"
"Duy died in the Third Great Ninja War. Back then, he was probably between thirty and forty years old. If his age is in that range, then yes, he must have been born."
After speaking, Senju Tobirama looked at the Six Paths Madara who just spoke and asked, "Do you know what you want from him?"
"No big deal, I admire him and want to take him as my disciple."
"What? Say that again?"
"Why are you so surprised?"
Six Paths Madara casually scratched his ear and replied calmly, "Is it really that surprising that I want to take a disciple?"
Not only was Senju Tobirama surprised, but everyone who heard Madara's words was very shocked.
"Madara, you need to stay calm."
"Yeah, big brother, don't act impulsively."
Looking at Hashirama and Izuna, Madara frowned unhappily and said, "What do you mean by that? Can't I take a disciple?"
Originally, Madara's idea to take Might Duy as a disciple was just a whim.
If Tobirama and the others hadn't reacted so strongly, he might have forgotten about it after today.
But seeing their shocked expressions, and given his personality, he decided he must take this disciple.
"Enough talk. My decision is final."
"...Alright then, I hope you can properly train Duy."
Hashirama sighed.
He was very pessimistic about this.
Yes, Madara's strength was extraordinary. Aside from him, no one else could match his level as a rival.
But strength is one thing, teaching a disciple is something else.
Madara, this guy, does he even know what it means to teach according to one's ability?
Does he know how to quickly improve an ordinary person's physique without affecting their development?
Hashirama was sure Madara didn't know, because he himself didn't know.
Geniuses like them had training routines completely different from ordinary people since they were young.
If they trained Duy using the same methods they did back then, Hashirama feared Madara would ruin Duy.
Tobirama understood Hashirama's worries. He patted Hashirama's shoulder and said, "Don't worry, big brother. Even if Madara ends up ruining Duy, I'll just pay to create a powerful clone for him as compensation."
"Little brother, you really think ahead."
"Can't help it, who told him to catch Madara's attention?"
"Yeah."
"Sigh~" "Sigh~"
The Senju brothers sighed nearby, making Madara's forehead vein bulge in frustration.
"All right, all right, since you two idiots don't believe in me, I'll make sure to teach Duy well no matter what."
After saying that, Madara continued, "Tobirama, I'll leave finding Duy's whereabouts to you. I want to see him standing in front of me within three days."
"Tch~ When something happens, call me Tobirama; when nothing does, call me the cunning white-haired Senju. Your nicknames sure change smoothly."
Madara's face reddened slightly. He gritted his teeth and said, "Just say whether you'll look or not."
Tobirama glanced at Madara and replied sarcastically, "Looking, looking, looking. Who else but me is the Hokage of Konoha?"
Madara:
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