Chapter 54 - 55: Sakumo’s Resurgence
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"Look at you now! Dejected, reeking of alcohol, a complete mess! Is this the same White Fang of Konoha who once exuded confidence and determination, whose name struck fear into the hearts of ninjas across the Five Great Nations? Damn it!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi slammed the bottle of sake on the table, sending it flying. The clear liquid splashed across Sakumo Hatake's face, and the bottle spun a few times before crashing to the ground, shattering into pieces.
"One failure doesn't mean eternal failure. The shame you suffered on the battlefield must be cleansed on the battlefield. That is what a ninja should do."
The cold splash of sake jolted Sakumo back to his senses. For a proud man, having his pride shattered was often the hardest thing to bear.
"Lord Hiruzen, I—"
"Enough!" Hiruzen interrupted, pulling out a short blade and driving it into the table. The blade was adorned with black patterns and, under the dim light of the izakaya, emitted no reflection.