After more than a year, the Third Hokage and Kakashi met again.
His height has not changed much, but his temperament has become more vicissitudes of life, and the aura of a strong man is not concealed at all.
With his current status and strength, he no longer bothers to hide anything. The young ninja is radiating his brilliance unscrupulously like the morning sun.
Combined with the passionate speech he just gave at the village gate, Kakashi at this moment is no less charming than the Third Hokage.
The two were silent for a moment and then Kakashi took the initiative to hand over the Akimichi tune order for the Hokage to sign.
After reading it, Sarutobi Hiruzen casually put it aside and considered it mission accomplished.
Obviously he had a lot to say, but the old man didn't know what to say for a moment.
The Will of Fire that he had spoken endlessly about to other ninjas was unexpectedly impossible to express in front of his junior.
The other party's understanding of this aspect is no worse than his, and he is even more enthusiastic.
That kind of infectiousness is really... scary.
"Kakashi... you've had a hard time on the front lines this time. Asuma has become much more mature thanks to your guidance."
How could he not know what his youngest son was doing on the front line?
The reputation of the Sarutobi clan is almost known everywhere in the Land of Lightning, but that is all trivial.
Being able to make the enemy unable to say anything good is also a kind of alternative honor, and the bounty is a joke.
Which black market master dares to act wildly here? Taking the head of the Hokage's son for a mere 35 million taels is just a way to disgust people.
The maturity he was talking about was the scene at the entrance of the village.
As a political figure and the most adept man at scheming in Konoha Village, Sarutobi Hiruzen realized who this show was for and what effect it would achieve when the two men sang in unison and walked to the middle.
This method of coping and the opponent's unhesitating operation are indeed very similar to those of Mr. Tobirama.
The abilities are also very similar, and they are more contagious than the teacher and myself.
The young are indeed to be feared. The third generation has already officially regarded Kakashi as a strong man of the same level as himself.
As for his silly son, he cooperated very well, it was even a little unbelievable.
Although it ruined some of his and Danzo's little plans, the acting skills and reaction ability he showed in it are still gratifying.
At least I no longer live in a muddle, and my children have their own ideas, even if their views may be contrary to my own.
Kakashi didn't say much about Sarutobi Hiruzen's daily praise, but just listened quietly.
"As the new pillar of the village, what do you think of the envoys sent by the Kingdom of Lightning?"
The Third Hokage finally asked this question in person. He had acquiesced to all this before just to be able to sign the armistice agreement smoothly.
The other side also gave its own response and attitude.
"Hokage-sama, there is something I think makes a lot of sense.
Seeking peace through struggle leads to peaceful existence, and seeking peace through compromise leads to peaceful end.
The struggle is not over, and peace is not yet achieved.”
……
"That makes sense. You can go down and take good care of your injuries at home during this period of time."
"Yes."
Kakashi made his attitude clear, which was that he would never compromise. If the Land of Lightning made any excessive demands, the most troublesome situation would probably arise.
The Third Hokage can only pray that the Land of Lightning will not go too far. If he really suppresses them with his methods, the gap between him and the strong men of the village will probably become very serious.
"Konoha..."
The feeling of powerlessness of the strongest Hokage spread throughout his body.
And in the dark underground world, an even crazier man was covering his arms and growling.
After seeing the white-haired boy crack the conspiracy today, he felt extremely frightened in his heart. He was really afraid that the other party would instantly appear behind him in a moment and reap his life like reaping weeds.
That is the fear that comes from deep in my bones.
"How long can this arm be used?"
"Almost there, almost there. By the way, why are you so anxious all of a sudden? Is that kid named Kakashi putting pressure on you?"
"It's none of your business to manage Konoha's affairs!"
Chapter 39: Konoha Branch's Request for Assistance
Kakashi left the Hokage Building and walked back quietly.
He could feel that there were ANBU around him watching him.
This kind of surveillance is not very secretive and seems to be a reminder, and it can also be regarded as an improvement in treatment.
The group represented by him and the Third Hokage has not yet officially split, and everything is waiting for the arrival of the envoys from the Land of Lightning.
On the way, I met Umino Iruka who was rushing over.
The other party anxiously asked Kakashi if he had encountered any difficulties, and from the cold sweat on his head it could be seen that he was really panicked.
"Don't worry, it's all over."
It turned out that the last person left in the village as part of the Kabuki team was also targeted. The ninja's intelligence capabilities were used professionally on fellow villagers.
Danzo did learn his lesson this time, and the existence of the last-place kid did not escape the arrangement.
He simply used a little trick to trap Iruka in the ninja school.
If these cunning elders in the village were serious about plotting something, they would pay attention to every detail.
I had intended to destroy someone's reputation without leaving any room for maneuver, but in the end, it all went to waste.
The village was not so safe as the war on the front line was still in a stalemate. The reason why the little ant was not killed was because of Gu Jie's presence.
This unique ninja who once followed the Second, Third, and Fourth Hokage is also a legend in his life experiences.
He participated in three Ninja World Wars and was seriously injured but not dead. He lost one eye while on a mission with the Sandaime, and lost one leg while on a mission with the Yondaime.
The Sandaime knew that this old ninja taught Iruka water jutsu, after all, it was inherited from the Secondaime.
This special water escape technique cannot be spread without permission, and many of them are in the Sealed Book.
At that time, Sarutobi Hiruzen had no idea that Kakashi would later cause such a big impact and trouble.
Besides, it is unknown whether the last-place student in a ninja school can learn it. Most of Tobirama's ninjutsu are prepared for geniuses.
Until now, with the rise of youth power, we have to pay attention to every member again.
For this purpose, Gu Jie deliberately blocked several Root attempts on Iruka, the kind that wanted to stab him from behind.
Kakashi was also a little scared. The darkness in the village was far more rampant than he had imagined.
"Okay, come to my house for a gathering tomorrow, now hurry back. The village will be a bit chaotic recently."
"Ah."
The Thunder Nation envoys might cause a lot of trouble this time. The confrontation between the elders and the new generation is likely to escalate.
Even now, there is no thought of not wanting Iruka to be involved. Since the day the two of them had a conversation by the river, some things are unavoidable.
Besides, all the ninjas in this age should have gone to the battlefield for some experience. Iruka and his group did not go, they were just holding on at the front line temporarily.
Since you have chosen the path of a ninja, age no longer provides any benefits.
Kakashi continued walking towards home and said as he closed the door to the Hatake residence.
"As long as you don't come in, nothing will happen."
Then there was a flash of lightning, and a scream was heard in a corner.
If the person at the root stretched his hand too far, he would amputate the other person's limb. This skill of concealing his breath is really not good enough.
With the enhanced perception power from the life potion, he now really has some of the charm of Xiao Qianshou.
After checking again and again to find no monitoring methods, Kakashi nodded with satisfaction.
"I am back."
He closed the sliding door of the inner room and fell down, lying on the floor without changing his clothes or taking off his equipment.
Feeling the atmosphere of home, a tired expression appeared on his face.
The crisis at the village gate left him physically and mentally exhausted, even more tiring than the fighting on the front line.
The idea of using illusion to pull people in was inspired by Wu Jian, and I was able to do it only after my teacher's guidance.
Today, in order to help that idiot Asuma to finish telling about his achievements, I really tried my best to use my Sharingan. Now my Sharingan is getting hot.
The emission of willpower also added a heavy burden, as if that invisible force was emitted passively every time it was used.
Today, I was mainly forced into a corner. Although it seemed that I didn't use any big-scene skills, I really used all my real abilities.
The feeling of falling off a cliff thousands of feet high with just one wrong step was so exciting, and the ninjas behind you would fall down with you.
"Konoha, there are too many flammable materials."
The heat between his eyebrows seemed to comfort his emotions.
"I know that if I want to do better, I have to take on more."
After lying quietly for a while, he turned over and stood up. Now is not the time to rest.
Once everything is done, he can sleep however he wants. It seems that he has followed someone else's old path and his own rest time has been abandoned.
He went to the desk and began to write the letter seriously.
Since I got the summoning scroll from Myobokusan, communicating with the teacher has become much easier.
I wrote in detail what happened at the village entrance and wanted to ask the teacher if there was a better solution.
The movements of Sarutobi Hiruzen and other major ninja clans are also included, so I feel like I need to make a few more contingency plans.
Finally, there was the added worry about lack of manpower. Even a nobody like Iruka was targeted and he really didn't know how to continue to develop.
There are too few ties between him and ordinary people and the ninja clan, and the space he can display his abilities is becoming smaller and smaller.
Fortunately, he is different from Noah in that he is someone who can find someone to rely on.
As a result, I received a reply letter at night.
He expressed great admiration for Kakashi's adaptability. Being able to do this was beyond his expectations.
"The foundation that Sarutobi Hiruzen relies on is now at its weakest. Be bold and do what you want to do."
"There will definitely be problems if the Land of Lightning takes the initiative to go to Konoha for negotiations. The problem is most likely not on the negotiation table but under the negotiation table."
“The more equal the agreement, the bigger the problem.”
"All you have to do is adapt to circumstances and unite all the forces that can be united."
"Ninjas, civilians, businessmen, students, etc. are all within the scope."
"Don't worry about disrupting Konoha. As a gathering place for the ruling class, ninjas have their own special ability to correct mistakes."
"Regarding the issue of the Konoha branch's lack of people and the ninja clan's affairs, I just happened to find two people to help you. They are both good children of Konoha."
……
I always feel that the teacher seemed to have anticipated that his return this time might cause a big stir and actually sent people to support him in advance. I am really looking forward to it.
If what I expected is correct, then they will be a strong support indeed.
But...the teacher actually entrusted me to deliver a letter to Myobokuyama, which was quite formal.
Kakashi did it without thinking, it was a piece of cake.
As for Toad Pill... I have mixed feelings.
The rest of the village wasn't so easily able to fall asleep while Kakashi was busy all night.
The Konoha Village will not remain peaceful tonight, the light of some people is too bright.
It was announced at the entrance of the village that a new force was taking shape.
