Chapter 33: That's My Teacher's Son.
The door to the Hokage's office was roughly pushed open, and Utane Koharu and Mitomon En walked into the Hokage's office with angry faces.
Sarutobi Hiruzen saw this and calmly gathered the documents on the table.
When the two consultants came in and saw Uchiha Touhuan present, they immediately said angrily: "Uchiha Touhuan, why are only Shu and Hayabusa not back from this mission?"
Uchiha Touhuan glanced back at the two old men and said lightly: "Isn't it normal for ninjas to sacrifice themselves while on a mission?"
"I think you are taking revenge for personal gain!" Utane Koharu was quite emotional. After all, a jonin from her family died on this mission. Although their family has developed rapidly in recent years thanks to the influence of the Third Hokage, a jonin cannot be cultivated just because they want to. What's more, on this mission, only ninjas from the Utane and Mitomon families died, and even the two weakest civilians were safe and sound. It is hard not to suspect that Uchiha Touhuan was behind this. After all, they have done this kind of thing before.
"My mission report clearly states that during our encounter with Orochimaru, we were ambushed by a large-scale ninjutsu attack. They were killed because they failed to retreat in time," Kakashi said. "As for the allegation of personal revenge, that's completely unfounded. Our entire team enjoyed each other very well during the mission, and we all deeply regret their sacrifice."
Uchiha Touhan glanced at Kakashi expressionlessly. Kakashi's progress was truly remarkable; he had already mastered the basics of political maneuvering, lying with his eyes open.
"Kakashi, you..." Koharu Utatane hadn't anticipated Kakashi's intervention at this moment, and was momentarily speechless.
Uchiha Touhan then spoke up, "The two advisors are incredibly well-informed. We'd only been reporting to the village less than half an hour when they arrived."
Uchiha Touhan didn't finish his words, leaving the rest to Sarutobi Hiruzen to deliberate.
"Enough!" Sarutobi Hiruzen slammed the table. "Koharu, En, you two are so presumptuous to enter the Hokage's office without permission!"
"Huruzen?" Mitokado En looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen in disbelief.
"It seems that Hokage-sama has other things to attend to. In that case, I will take my leave. However, I hope that Hokage-sama will carefully consider my suggestion. If Hokage-sama has any concerns, the Security Department can also take full responsibility for this matter." Uchiha Touhan saw that the situation was almost heated, bowed, and took his leave.
After Uchiha Touhan left, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked up at the two advisors and said, "What are you two still doing here? Leave."
"Huruzen..." Utatane Koharu wanted to say something, but Mitokado En beside her tugged at her sleeve. Seeing this, Utatane Koharu could only reluctantly leave the Hokage's office with him.
Kakashi was the only one left in the Hokage's office for a while. Sarutobi Hiruzen lit his pipe, looked up and asked, "Kakashi, is there anything else?"
Kakashi bowed and said solemnly, "Hokage, I want to quit my job in the Anbu."
Kakashi's words made Sarutobi Hiruzen frown, and he asked, "Why do you suddenly have such an idea, Kakashi?"
Kakashi lowered his head and took a deep breath, "I just feel a little too tired recently."
The two fell into silence for a while. After a long time, Sarutobi Hiruzen said, "So what about after that, do you have any plans?"
"Probably like an ordinary ninja, carry out the mission." Kakashi said, "Then, make up for the people I have neglected all these years because I was immersed in grief."
"Really?" Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded, "It seems that you have come out of the pain of the year?"
"Also, I want to apply to take care of the child Naruto." Kakashi tried his best to keep any emotion out of his voice.
Kakashi's words made Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes narrow, and the room fell silent again.
After a long moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen said seriously, "Kakashi, you should understand Naruto's identity."
There was a hint of warning in Sarutobi Hiruzen's tone. Kakashi's desire to contact the Jinchūriki had undoubtedly touched his own limits.
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"I understand." Kakashi raised his head and looked directly at Sarutobi Hiruzen, his tone firm. "But he's also my sensei's son."
Kakashi's insistence left Sarutobi Hiruzen speechless. If anyone else had made this request, the Sandaime would have likely been furious. But Kakashi's request was flawless in every way. As the Fourth's only surviving disciple, Kakashi had a duty to care for his orphan. He saw no reason to object.
Furthermore, if he forcefully objected, Kakashi might completely alienate him.
Sarutobi Hiruzen finished his cigarette and sighed heavily. "Alright, I was planning on letting Naruto graduate before you became the leader of the ninja team. But since you've asked now, Naruto will be yours."
"Thank you," Kakashi nodded, relieved at the Sandaime's relenting tone.
"Kakashi, after you leave the ANBU, join the jonin squad. The village can't do without you for now," Sarutobi Hiruzen said.
"It's all at the Hokage's command." Kakashi nodded.
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After Uchiha Dohuan returned home, the housekeeper Uchiha Keiko had already thoughtfully prepared hot water for him to take a bath.
After bathing, Uchiha Dohuan was in his room, after burning incense, he began to do maintenance for Ji Lei.
Not long after, Uchiha Keiko knocked on the door and said, "Master, Elder Fugaku is visiting."
"Please ask him to come in, and help me prepare the tea set."
"Yes." Uchiha Keiko took the order and left.
A moment later, in the reception room of Uchiha Dohuan's mansion, Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Dohuan knelt beside each other, watching Uchiha Dohuan fiddling with the tea set.
"Elder Fugaku, please." Uchiha Dohuan offered a cup of tea.
Fugaku, worthy of being an elite who had received a prestigious education since childhood, was impeccably polite, unlike Kakashi, who was a bit of a jerk. After completing the complete tea ceremony, he set down his teacup and said, "I didn't expect you, Douhuan, to have such skill."
"Elder Fugaku, you're too kind. I just figured it out when I was alone," Uchiha Douhuan said with a smile. "Elder Fugaku, what's the matter with your late-night visit?"
"Did the mission go well?" Uchiha Fugaku asked.
"Pretty well," Uchiha Douhuan said. "Although we didn't capture Orochimaru, we gained some important insights. More importantly, all the members of our family have returned safely."
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