Naruto: Uchiha Youngjo's Konoha Spring

Chapter 33 That’s My Teacher’s Son

The door of the Hokage's office was pushed open roughly, and Utane Koharu and Mitokado En walked into the Hokage's office with angry faces.

Seeing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen calmly collected the documents on the table.

When the two advisors came in and saw Uchiha Douhuan, they immediately shouted angrily, "Uchiha Douhuan, why are Shu and Hayabusa the only ones who didn't return from this mission?"

Uchiha Douhuan glanced back at the two old men and said calmly, "Isn't it normal for ninjas to sacrifice themselves while on a mission?"

"I think you are taking revenge for personal reasons!" Utane Koharu was quite emotional. After all, a senior ninja from her family died in this mission. Although their family has developed rapidly in recent years with the help of the Third Hokage, a senior ninja cannot be cultivated just by wanting to. What's more, in this mission, ninjas from their Utane family and the Mitomon family died, and even the two weakest civilians were safe and sound. It was hard not to suspect that Uchiha Touhan was behind this, after all, they had done this kind of thing before.

"My mission report clearly states that when we encountered 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 got along very well during the mission, and we all deeply regret their sacrifice."

Uchiha Douhuan glanced at Kakashi expressionlessly. Kakashi's progress was indeed very rapid. He had already mastered the basic skills of playing politics and was telling lies with his eyes open.

"Kakashi, you..." Utane Koharu didn't expect Kakashi to show up at this time, and was speechless for a moment.

At this time, Uchiha Douhuan said, "The two consultants are really well-informed. Less than half an hour after we returned to the village to report, the two consultants came to our door."

Uchiha Dohuan didn't finish his words, and the rest could be left to Sarutobi Hiruzen to savor.

"Enough!" Sarutobi Hiruzen slammed the table, "Koharu, Yan, you two are too presumptuous to break into the Hokage's office without permission!"

"Hruzen?" Mito Kado En looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen in disbelief.

"It seems that Lord Hokage still has things to do, so I will take my leave. However, Lord Hokage, please consider my suggestion carefully. If Lord Hokage has any concerns, the Security Department can also take full responsibility for this matter." Seeing that the time was almost right, Uchiha Douhuan bowed and took his leave.

After Uchiha Dohuan left, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked up at the two advisors and said, "What are you two still doing here? Leave."

"Huruzen..." Utane Koharu wanted to say something, but Mitokado En beside her pulled her sleeve. Seeing this, Utane Koharu could only leave the Hokage's office with her somewhat unwillingly.

Kakashi was the only one left in the Hokage's office. Sarutobi Hiruzen lit his pipe, looked up and asked, "Kakashi, is there anything else?"

Hearing this, Kakashi bowed and said solemnly: "Hokage, I want to resign from my job in Anbu."

Kakashi's words made Sarutobi Hiruzen frown and 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 of them fell into silence for a while. After a long while, Sarutobi Hiruzen finally spoke: "So what are your plans after this?"

"Probably just like a normal ninja, carrying out a mission," Kakashi said, "and then, making amends to those I've neglected over the years while immersed in grief."

"Really?" Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded, "It seems you've gotten over the pain you suffered back then?"

"Also, I would like to apply to take care of 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 into silence again.

After a long while, 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 a minefield for him. "I understand." Kakashi raised his head and looked directly at Sarutobi Hiruzen, his tone firm. "But he is also my sensei's son."

Kakashi's firm insistence left Sarutobi Hiruzen speechless. If someone else had made this request, the Third Hokage would probably have turned against him by now. However, Kakashi's request was impeccable in every way. As the only living disciple of the Fourth Hokage, Kakashi had an obligation to take care of the Fourth Hokage's orphans, and he could not find any reason to object.

Moreover, if I strongly oppose it, Kakashi will probably become completely alienated from me.

After Sarutobi Hiruzen finished smoking his cigarette, he sighed heavily: "Well, originally I was planning to wait until Naruto graduated and then let you take charge of the ninja team, but since you brought it up now, then Naruto will be handed over to you."

"Thank you." Seeing the Sandaime give in, Kakashi breathed a sigh of relief and nodded.

"Kakashi, after you quit the Anbu, you can serve in the Jonin class. The village can't do without you for the time being." Sarutobi Hiruzen said.

"It's all at the Hokage's command." Kakashi nodded.

……

After Uchiha Dohuan returned home, the housekeeper Uchiha Keiko had already thoughtfully prepared hot water for him to take a bath.

After bathing, Uchiha Douhuan lit some incense in his room and began to do maintenance for Ji Lei.

Not long after, Uchiha Keiko knocked on the door and said, "Master, Elder Fugaku is here to visit."

"Please ask him to come in and help me get the tea ready."

"Yes." Uchiha Keiko took the order and left.

A moment later, in the reception room of Uchiha Dohuan's residence, Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Dohuan knelt next to each other, watching Uchiha Dohuan fiddling with the tea set.

"Elder Fugaku, please." Uchiha Douhuan offered a cup of tea.

Fugaku was indeed an elite who had received a prestigious education since childhood. Compared to Kakashi, who was a cow chewing a peony, Fugaku was impeccable in terms of etiquette. After completing a complete set of tea ceremony etiquette, he put down the teacup and said, "I didn't expect that you, Doo Hwan, have such skills."

"Elder Fugaku, thank you for your compliment. I was just thinking about it when I was alone." Uchiha Douhuan said with a smile, "Elder Fugaku, why did you visit me so late at night?"

"Did this mission go smoothly?" asked Uchiha Fugaku.

"It went pretty smoothly." Uchiha Douhuan said, "Although we failed to capture Orochimaru, we did gain some important insights. More importantly, all the members of our family returned safely."

　During the new book period, I hope you brothers will read and support it.

　　In addition, there is the book recommendation session.

　　First of all, the style of Yi Anju’s new book "Restricted Death God" should be the same as his previous books. I highly recommend it!

　　Then there is Nong Moju's "Becoming a Ninja from Naruto", which will be on the shelves tomorrow at noon. I wish the boss's new book will sell well after it is on the shelves.

　　After the boss’s new book is on the shelves, am I the one who ranks first in the new book list?
　　

(End of this chapter)