Kakashi stared with dead fish eyes at Sasori, who was being hugged by Sakura and couldn't break free. He rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on.
Naruto, standing nearby, felt both jealous and helpless. He couldn't really be jealous of a little kid.
But Sakura had never hugged him that closely.
Annoying, let's destroy everything.
This world has no meaning anymore.
Sasori could almost imagine how the people behind him, who were quietly watching, were laughing.
Even though he didn't have much of an image to begin with when he was a kid.
But being embarrassed in front of so many people, Sasori's thoughts were only: either kill me, or destroy this world.
"Oh, right, there's something I wanted to tell you."
Hatake Satoru held back his laughter for a moment, then walked past Sasori and Sakura to Kakashi's side.
He whispered a few words to him.
Kakashi's expression, which had been one of amusement, became slightly serious, and his gaze became thoughtful.
"...Really?"
Kakashi paused for a moment, then said hesitantly.
"Yep, after all, I'm the one who killed him."
"I just kept forgetting to tell you, I've got a lot on my mind too."
Hatake Satoru innocently put on his sunglasses and winked at Kakashi.
Although things have become a little more urgent, it's not a big problem.
Kakashi thoughtfully pursed his lips, calculating the time and situation. He realized that the timing was almost perfect.
Kakashi sighed helplessly and looked up at Hatake Satoru.
"You... I don't know if you're doing this on purpose or teasing us."
"But it's still doable, it would be better to tell us these things right away next time..."
"After all, you're a free agent, but I still have Tsunade-sama above me."
Kakashi tapped the metal plate on the back of his glove with his fingernail.
"Ehehe~"
Hatake Satoru might as well have written "playing dumb to get away with it" on his face.
"But aren't you going back this time?"
Even though Hatake Satoru could stay here as long as he wanted because of the friendship between Konoha and Sunagakure.
But it's been a few years since then, doesn't he want to go back and see?
"No plans yet, I'll go back when I want to~"
"There's nothing fun to do over there anyway."
Hatake Satoru pouted and tilted his head thoughtfully.
Sasuke isn't there, and Naruto and the others are probably going out on missions too. There's no point in going back.
Sunagakure still has things he wants to play with, so he'll just stay here and have fun for now.
"So carefree..."
Kakashi couldn't help but shake his head and sigh softly.
Every time he sees Hatake Satoru's carefree way of life, Kakashi briefly envies his commoner status.
Even though protecting the village and doing missions to develop the village is something to be proud of.
But working under orders all the time, Kakashi naturally can't help but envy Hatake Satoru.
But then he thinks, if an ordinary person didn't have Hatake Satoru's almost strange abilities, they probably wouldn't be able to come and go so freely.
Now is not the time to be envious, time is short, they need to go back to the village quickly.
Kakashi turned to look at Sakura and Naruto, and lazily called out to them.
"Let's go, we still have to report the mission to Tsunade-sama."
"Okay."
"Coming!"
Naruto and Sakura turned to Kakashi and answered, then turned back around.
Gaara really wanted Naruto to stay longer, but Naruto has obviously been here for a long time.
"Kakashi-sensei called me, I have to go!"
"Even though you're the Kazekage now, I'm going to become Hokage someday, and stand in the same place as you!"
"Just watch and cheer me on."
Naruto gave Gaara a bright smile and reached out to shake his hand.
"Good luck."
Gaara said softly and gave Naruto a faint smile.
"Yeah!"
After shaking hands, Naruto hurried back to Kakashi and waved to Gaara as he ran.
"You have to listen to your family, too~ It's not good to always stay in the lab."
"I'll come to see you again when I have the chance."
Sakura stood up with a smile and waved to Sasori.
Sasori waved back listlessly, hurry up and leave.
Sasori was completely humiliated.
"We're leaving then."
Kakashi patted Hatake Satoru on the shoulder, and then the group set off towards Konoha again.
"Bye~"
Hatake Satoru waved to the group and watched them leave.
Hozuki Mangetsu and Yamato peeked out from behind Hatake Satoru, curious.
"Eh-- Sensei isn't going back to Konoha with them."
"I thought Satoru-nii would go back this time."
The two asked one after another.
"Well-- you guys can't escape planting trees."
"Just stay here obediently for now, okay?"
Hatake Satoru turned around and pinched both of their cheeks, one in each hand.
"Eh--"
"We were just asking."
The three walked towards the lab noisily.
Sasori stood there thoughtfully, watching the three of them. Hatake Satoru is undoubtedly at the top of the food chain.
He's always the one bullying others.
Whether it's Hozuki Mangetsu or Yamato, or even him.
Everyone revolves around him.
Sasori reached out and looked at his smooth little fingers, there was no ring on them.
This body is almost indistinguishable from a real body, even Sakura hugged him and didn't notice anything strange.
He has left the Akatsuki organization and is living with a new identity.
He even met with Chiyo before, although they were the closest family when he was a child, so many years have passed after all.
And because of some things that happened before, even though they recognized each other, Sasori still couldn't wholeheartedly get along with his grandmother.
After all, he's not a kid anymore, he can only awkwardly run back to Hatake Satoru's lab.
"What are you spacing out on, we're going back, don't you have something to ask Sensei?"
"Don't tell me I have to carry you since you're in a kid's body?"
Hozuki Mangetsu ran back from the front, picked Sasori up in his arms, and said in a low voice.
Sasori was taken aback and looked at Yamato and Hatake Satoru ahead. Yamato looked at them helplessly.
Hatake Satoru stood there and yawned, tilting his head to look at them lazily.
"Who needs you to carry me...!"
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