Naruto: Uchiha Youngjo's Konoha Spring

Chapter 43 Kakashi's Evolution
Aburame Zhiwei took a deep breath. Uchiha Douhuan's move was equivalent to putting two choices in front of them.

Either join the Uchiha camp or stand on the side of the Hokage. It is impossible to send one or two geniuses from the clan and stay out of the matter as before.

"Clan leader Douhuan, I want to confirm one more thing." After a while, Aburame Zhiwei took off her sunglasses and took the initiative to stare at Uchiha Douhuan. "The Security Department is sure that they will not recruit children who have not graduated from the ninja school, right?"

"Of course." Uchiha Douhuan heard Aburame Shiwei's concerns and said with a smile, "As someone who was sent to the battlefield at the age of nine, although I have gained my current reputation thanks to my achievements on the battlefield, I still think my experience is too fucking shitty."

Uchiha Douhuan was moved by his words. He had been so solemn and polite since he entered the door that he even cursed at this moment. His emotions were sincere and did not seem fake.

"Children should go to ninja school when they are old enough to study, Chief Aburame, am I right?" Then, Uchiha Douhuan smiled and looked at Aburame Zhiwei, and spoke.

"I understand." Aburame Shiwei nodded solemnly.

Although he belonged to the generation that grew up under the shadow of the Second Hokage, ambitious people like Danzo had not yet risen up during his growth. But when he just came of age, Aburame Ryoma was forcibly taken away by Danzo from the clan leader who was his cousin at the time. On the first day he became the clan leader, the former clan leader took him to the family shrine to view the family history, which recorded in detail the names of those who were taken away at a very young age and openly expelled from the family, and Aburame Ryoma was the last one at that time.

"Remember these names," the former clan leader said to him solemnly in front of the clan crest at the family shrine. "It was these predecessors, whose names were not even allowed to be mentioned in the family sacrifices, who voluntarily threw themselves into the darkness, that kept the family's flame alive to this day. If one day you are faced with a choice, even if it is your own child, you must not hesitate for a moment."

At that time, Aburame Shiwei was deeply shocked and remembered the words of the previous clan leader, so he called Aburame Qugen today. However, the environment he grew up in still made him doubt the past history. It was obvious that when the first and second generations were still alive, the village could survive well even if the family did not do this.

So, at this moment, after hearing Uchiha Touhan's promise, Aburame Shiwei was moved. During the Third Shinobi World War, Aburame Shiwei was at the battlefield in the direction of the Land of Water where the Uchiha clan had the largest number. Therefore, he knew Uchiha Touhan's strength better than others. After all, this was a ruthless man who could destroy 15 Kirigakure Jonin teams alone several years ago. In addition, the Mangekyō Sharingan he saw at the village entrance that day, in his heart, this was a promise made to him and their clan by a ninja with strength comparable to the first generation.

After making up her mind, Aburame Zhiwei picked up the evidence of the three clans' crimes on the table and said, "From today on, the Aburame clan will follow the lead of Uchiha Ma."

"Chief Aburame is a wise man." Uchiha Douhuan smiled and snapped his fingers. After a flash of lightning, flames rose from the evidence of Aburame Ryoma's guilt on the table, and in a moment it turned into ashes. "Send someone to report to the Security Department tomorrow. As for when to officially take action, just wait for my order."

"I understand." Aburame Zhiwei nodded, then stood up to see him off personally.

……

While Uchiha Touhan was visiting the Aburame clan, a large barbecue restaurant owned by the Akimichi clan, BBQ Q, was holding a large-scale party.

The official announcement of Kakashi's retirement from Anbu has been issued today. From today on, Kakashi will no longer work in Anbu.

One of Kakashi's first acts after his retirement was to invite most of the ANBU ninja who had served with him on missions to a dinner, ostensibly to thank them for their help over the years. Kakashi booked the entire BBQ Q restaurant, inviting a full 60 people, the lowest of whom were at the level of a special jonin, though most were civilians or minor ninjas like Gekkou Hayate.

As the largest barbecue restaurant in the village, although the consumption level of Barbecue Q is not as exaggerated as the luxurious restaurant that Uchiha Douhuan took everyone to during the mission, it is definitely not cheap. With the salary level of the Anbu, it is acceptable to come here occasionally for a bite to eat, but if there are too many people, even the salary level of the Anbu would be a bit unbearable, so everyone who was invited came without thinking too much.

During the meal, Kakashi imitated Uchiha Dohuan, raised his wine glass and cleared his throat. Seeing this, the others also put down their chopsticks.

"Everyone, I've been in the Anbu for a long time, and I've been grateful for your help. Although I've retired now, I'll always remember the time we spent working together."

"Lord Kakashi, what are you talking about?" a civilian ninja said. "We should thank you for your care during work. If you hadn't saved me during the previous missions, I'm afraid I would have died."

"That's not true. As the captain, it's my duty to save my team members during the mission," Kakashi said. "I'm very clear about my character. During the mission, I might ignore everyone's feelings. Some people might think I'm not very human. Before I officially retire, I still want to say thank you for tolerating my temper and ensuring the smooth progress of the mission for the sake of the Will of Fire. I raise a toast to you all!"

Kakashi took off his mask and solemnly drank the wine in the glass.

Seeing this, the others responded and drank the drinks in their glasses.

At this time, Nagai Seiichi, who had long been loyal to Uchiha Touhan and had guessed that Kakashi and Uchiha Touhan had a close relationship, stood up and said, "Captain Kakashi's words make us feel ashamed. It is clearly because of our lack of ability that Captain Kakashi has to do more things, but Captain Kakashi is still looking for his own reasons. What is the Will of Fire? This is the Will of Fire! Everyone, I propose that we all raise a toast to Captain Kakashi! Although Captain Kakashi has retired, we will always remember your kindness in our hearts!"

After another round of drinking, Kuroki Ryuta, who had also participated in the mission to hunt down Orochimaru, stood up and said, "Lord Kakashi is retiring. Although we are sad to see him go, we also wish him good health and continued success in his future ninja career!"

As they toasted each other, Kakashi's face was reflected in the sake in the cups that were emptied and then filled again. This was the first time that Kakashi took the initiative to take off the mask he had worn for most of his life in front of so many people.

By the end of the party, everyone who attended had a look of drunkenness on their faces. After the party ended, Kakashi watched everyone leave one by one, and soon he was the only one left in the huge BBQ Q.

Kakashi sat alone for a while before getting up and leaving. After walking out of the store, Kakashi instinctively took out the mask and wanted to put it on, but after thinking about it, he put it away, picked up the food he had packed for Naruto, and walked towards the Hatake family.

　Today's update is a bit late, sorry

　　
　
(End of this chapter)