Chapter 60: ANBU Commander-in-Chief
"Lord White Fang isn't being a ninja?"
"No way!"
"Is it because of our gossip?"
"That shouldn't be possible, I didn't do anything wrong!"
"Yeah!"
The discussion about Hatake Sakumo continued.
But no one was fixated on Hatake Sakumo's failed mission anymore.
These ignorant villagers...
When he was around, they gossiped freely.
Now that he's not doing missions, these people are starting to panic.
After all, everyone knew that Konoha's current peace and stability were largely thanks to Hatake Sakumo.
But no one was willing to admit,
that their gossip was what led to Hatake Sakumo quitting as a ninja.
Without the position of ANBU Captain, no longer accepting missions,
Hatake Sakumo was like an ordinary father, taking his son to school.
"Father!"
Hatake Kakashi felt somewhat lucky. If he hadn't been awakened, his father might be gone.
But now his father had lost everything because of it.
Hatake Kakashi felt guilty, thinking it was all because of him.
"Don't say any more!"
With a kind smile, Hatake Sakumo patted Hatake Kakashi's head.
"For the next period of time, I will train you well. Are you ready?"
In the past,
Hatake Sakumo didn't have this much time to teach his son.
But now, Hatake Sakumo had plenty of time.
Hatake Sakumo prepared to spend time training his son well.
"I will definitely work hard!"
Hatake Kakashi nodded seriously.
He would absolutely not let his father's name, the Konoha White Fang, be tarnished!
"Hahahaha!"
Hatake Sakumo laughed happily.
He didn't know why, but after losing everything, Hatake Sakumo felt much more relaxed.
"Sure enough, Ryūun's lifestyle is the most enviable!"
Now Hatake Sakumo could pretty much understand,
why Aoyama Ryūun looked so carefree every day.
Because this kind of lifestyle really is relaxing.
...
Sarutobi Shinnosuke must have heard the news of Hatake Sakumo giving up the ANBU Captain position.
So, as soon as he had recovered and left the hospital,
he couldn't wait to get home and find his father.
"Lord Hokage!"
"...When we're at home, you don't need to call me so formally!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen was a bit speechless.
When you're outside, calling me Hokage is fine.
Calling me that at home? Are you confused?
"! Father!"
Sarutobi Shinnosuke had a serious look on his face.
Seeing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen pretty much understood.
"You're here to ask for something, right?"
Otherwise, he wouldn't use this attitude to talk to him.
"Yes! I heard... the position of ANBU Captain is vacant?"
"..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen fell silent.
Although he knew Sarutobi Shinnosuke wanted something, he didn't expect it was this.
"The ANBU Captain? Is your strength sufficient?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't know if Sarutobi Shinnosuke had a plan or was just stupid.
To get that position, you at least need to show the corresponding strength.
Otherwise, you can't command respect.
This son of his, is his thinking really so naive?
"But... am I not your son?"
Sarutobi Shinnosuke was a little confused.
The Hokage's son... is this status not enough to qualify for ANBU Captain?
"Enough!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen shouted directly.
If not for the fact that Sarutobi Shinnosuke had just recovered from his injuries,
Sarutobi Hiruzen would have been ready to slap him.
He simply doesn't use his brain at all.
If the status of Hokage's son was really so omnipotent, would he have been beaten up before?
Sarutobi Hiruzen previously thought that after being beaten a few times, Sarutobi Shinnosuke had matured.
But looking at him now, he needs a few more beatings.
"Lord Hokage!"
Sarutobi Shinnosuke panicked. He's not going to disagree, is he? He even called him Lord Hokage again.
"Get lost, get lost, get lost!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen waved his hand in annoyance.
"When you become Kage-level, I'll hand over the ANBU authority to you!"
"..."
This time, it was Sarutobi Shinnosuke's turn to be silent.
Become Kage-level? If Kage-level was so easy to achieve, it wouldn't be the village's top combat power.
You're clearly just refusing to give me the ANBU!
But facing Sarutobi Shinnosuke's resentful gaze, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't hold back and slapped him.
"Scram!"
You don't even have the confidence to become Kage-level, and you're spouting this crap to me!
And you call yourself the Hokage's son?
...
"Hatake Sakumo is really amazing. The authority of ANBU Captain, he just gave it up just like that!"
At Aoyama Ryūun's house,
Tsunade said with a tone of slight admiration.
You know, power... even Tsunade didn't think she could just give it up so casually.
"You think everyone is like you!"
Aoyama Ryūun, who was sitting in the courtyard, said casually.
"Tch!"
Tsunade directly rolled her eyes.
The way he said it, it was as if she wasn't a good person.
"Brother Ryūun! This is an opportunity!"
At Aoyama Ryūun's house, besides Aoyama Ryūun and Tsunade, Kushina and Nawaki were also there.
They had nothing to do today, so they both came over.
Kushina said clearly to Aoyama Ryūun,
"If it's Brother Ryūun, you can definitely fight for this position!"
"Yeah!"
Just then, Nawaki at the side also reacted.
"In the village, there aren't many people who can be the ANBU Captain. Brother-in-law, you are definitely qualified!"
In Senju Nawaki's eyes,
Aoyama Ryūun was his brother-in-law, and also part of the Senju clan.
Power second only to one, above ten thousand.
Of course, it would be best to have it in their own hands.
"Sis! You should persuade him too!"
Seeing Aoyama Ryūun's indifferent look, Nawaki immediately looked at Tsunade.
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