radicalducati Chapter 307 Kakashi's Request: Danzo is up to something.
Chapter 307 Kakashi's Request: Danzo is up to something.
Several days later, Konoha.
"Is this Konoha? What a bustling and lively village! It really feels different from other villages!" Looking at the colorful lanterns and cheerful faces, Jugo couldn't help but sigh after walking through several streets.
Although some areas were damaged and are still being repaired and rebuilt, the smiles on everyone's faces and the simple, warm feeling were impossible to hide from him.
While Jugo was expressing his feelings, the Tanuki Squad, disguised as members of the Anbu, were slightly taken aback and a little confused!
What's going on? They haven't been back for over ten days! It feels like the village is celebrating a festival!
"By the way, is there any special festival in the village recently?" Not understanding, Ishikawa turned to look at his younger brother, Tarojiro.
"I don't know, Captain." Taro shrugged helplessly, then tightened the straps on his back again to prevent any accidents from happening to the documents he was carrying.
Ishikawa glanced at Jiro Karin, who also shook her head blankly, and stopped asking questions, continuing to lead the way to the Hokage Building.
"You're finally back, Tanuki Team!" A few minutes later, Kakashi exclaimed happily as he looked at the unharmed Ishikawa and his three companions.
While delighted, their curious gazes turned to the orange-haired boy following beside them.
Ishikawa said he was going to find the source of the cursed seal, so why did he bring back a boy?
Is it...
"Lord Hokage, this is the mission sheet for the Tanuki Squad." Ishikawa didn't waste any words and directly handed over a prepared scroll in a businesslike manner.
There are some things that I can't say outright with you here, so I have to report them in writing.
"Yes, thank you for your hard work!" Kakashi took the scroll and nodded calmly, immediately opening the Ten Lines at a Glance, his eyes flashing with a sharp light.
The so-called source of the curse seal was actually this boy!
A moment later, "Jugo, is it? I agree to all the conditions Tanuki promised you. Now, as the Fifth Hokage, I welcome you to join Konoha."
"Thank you, Fifth Hokage." Seeing that Kakashi was indeed not using him as an experimental subject as Ishikawa had said, Jugo immediately responded seriously and put his worries aside.
Judging from Hokage Kakashi's attitude, he made the right gamble by coming to Konoha this time!
"I'll arrange your identification and accommodation as soon as possible. For now, I'll trouble you to stay at Konoha Hospital. Since you've already agreed to join that plan, I won't say anything more! Once you get there, just follow Tsunade's instructions." Kakashi looked directly at Jugo and spoke frankly without beating around the bush.
Anyway, Ishikawa has already explained these things clearly, so there's no need to keep beating around the bush.
Seeing Jugo nod in agreement, Kakashi immediately turned his gaze to Karin, "Then I'll trouble the three of you to take Jugo there and give him along with those documents to Advisor Tsunade."
There were some things he needed to tell Ishikawa, so they had to talk to each other alone.
"Yes, Hokage-sama." Karin and the other two immediately accepted the order, nodded to Ishikawa, and turned to leave with Jugo.
"Teacher, is something the matter?" As the office door closed from the outside, Ishikawa smiled and took off his mask, asking casually.
"A few days ago, Orochimaru attacked Sasuke!"
"Orochimaru!!" Upon hearing this, Ishikawa's smile faltered, and his gaze turned strange.
Good grief, this can't be this melodramatic...
He was just talking about Uncle Cricket Snake, how dare this guy actually make a move?
Judging from Kakashi's calm and collected demeanor, it's obvious that Sasuke is alright, but Orochimaru is badly hurt!
Hmm, has my fragile heart been deeply wounded by the kaleidoscope once again...?
"Hehe, it seems you probably guessed it already. That's right, with Obito there, Sasuke was fine, but Orochimaru's four subordinates were all wiped out." Seeing Ishikawa remain calm, Kakashi secretly praised him and continued speaking.
Ishikawa has indeed become a qualified elite ninja.
"After this defeat, Orochimaru should not cause Sasuke any more trouble for the time being. News of the village and Sunagakure renewing their alliance has spread, and the surrounding situation has stabilized. Therefore, I have decided to hold my wedding with Hana in a week!"
"Holding a wedding? Teacher, then congratulations in advance!" Ishikawa smiled broadly and offered his blessings.
No wonder the village was decorated with lanterns and filled with joy; now I understand...
"Well, we can't delay the wedding we promised Hana-rin too long." Kakashi chuckled awkwardly, though his expression beneath the mask was slightly unnatural.
He's the Hokage now, and it wouldn't sound good if word got out that he's living with someone he's unmarried while serving as the head of a village.
If he were to accidentally get Hana pregnant, it wouldn't just be him, the Hokage, who would lose face, but also the image of Konoha!
Thinking of this, Kakashi coughed and his gaze became solemn. "Although I have chosen a relatively stable time to get married, we must guard against unexpected events."
"So, Ishikawa, I'm counting on you to handle the security for this wedding!"
"Is that so..." Ishikawa looked at Kakashi and nodded solemnly without hesitation. "Don't worry, teacher, there won't be any surprises at your wedding."
There's not much plot conflict going on, so what problems could possibly arise from getting married?
In charge of security? That would be perfect, so we'd like to invite Rin Nohara to the wedding to offer her blessings and witness Kakashi's happy moment!
Hmm, I wonder how things are going with the fourth generation Flying Thunder God. I should go ask them tonight.
"Go ahead and tell Taro and the others to rest for two days before starting the mission. Karin doesn't need to participate in the pre-wedding security for now; Lady Tsunade has already set up a medical training course for her to study and improve her skills."
"Medical training class..." Ishikawa was taken aback upon hearing this, not expecting Tsunade to act so quickly.
Meanwhile, the root base.
"A Mangekyou Sharingan Uchiha boy? Damn Sarutobi, how dare you... how could you..." Danzo angrily threw down the scroll in his hand, his eyes filled with malice and his whole body trembling.
That's the Uchiha clan with the Mangekyou Sharingan! If they turn against Konoha because of the clan massacre, the consequences would be unimaginable.
In particular, how could that idiot Kakashi let someone like that monitor the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?
This is not handing a knife to someone else, putting the village at risk of being attacked by the Nine-Tails again at any moment!!
"No, I will absolutely not allow that to happen. To protect Konoha, we cannot allow them to run rampant, even if it means suffering some losses!"
"Sarutobi and Kakashi, you trust the Uchiha too much..." Danzo slammed his cane down heavily, his eyes hardening as he quickly wrote a secret letter. "Torone, give this to Orochimaru. Also, tell him that Kakashi will be holding his wedding in Konoha in a week."
If Tsunade hadn't been there, why would he have risked going to find that guy?!
Even with just a pair of Mangekyou Sharingan, he wasn't helpless against this.
However, this also seems to be an opportunity, a perfect chance to use someone else to do the dirty work and seize the Hokage position!
Danzo subconsciously touched his bandaged right eye, his eyes gleaming with confidence and greed. "Sarutobi, I will prove with my actions that your naive ideas are wrong!"
"Only when the power of the Uchiha is in my hands can it truly protect Konoha!!"