Konoha: Unable to learn ninjutsu, they had to develop their own.

With Chiba's abilities, which major family wouldn't recognize him now?

After delivering the message, Chiba also dispatched a shadow clone with the Thunder Beast to the Sound Village.

A moment later, footsteps could be heard outside. As a Jonin, Kakashi, even though he wasn't good at sensory perception, could easily detect who was outside.

I don't want to become Hokage right now.

Jugo needs to be sent to a bad bug.

Chiba thought for a moment, then immediately picked up a pen and paper to write a letter to Kabuto.

If he wants to become Hokage, it will probably depend on the attitudes of these two.

Since Tsunade has been busy with research lately, Kakashi has been the one approving most of the documents. Kakashi is currently sitting in the Hokage's office.

Chiba had a bit of a headache.

Huh?

Chiba remembered something.

"Lord Hokage, how is this seat? Is it comfortable?"

"..."

First there was Tsunade, then there was Chiba.

His busy schedule is quite different from Chiba's. Chiba is involved in research and using his brain, while Kakashi has to cover for Tsunade.

It's probably only a matter of time before he becomes Hokage.

He pondered for a moment, then turned and handed it to Sakuraba Sataki.

Good thing...

Although there were still some parasitic insects left behind by him, they could not continuously absorb Sage Chakra, and after so many days, they were probably almost all dead.

As for myself.

Chiba couldn't help but laugh—

"Well, how should I put it, I'm very busy. If you'd like to experience it, you're welcome to come and sit for a day."

He remembered that Kabuto seemed to have a thing with Sasori. Was it possible to find Sasori and Deidara through Kabuto's connections and take them both down?

of course.

If we knew where the Akatsuki members were, we could have just gone and killed them. Right now, we've only killed Hidan, which is far from crippling the Akatsuki.

Kakashi has been very busy lately.

During this period, Konoha's defenses will inevitably weaken.

Chiba stopped writing halfway through.

"trouble!"

This thing is really tiring!

Kakashi propped his head up with one hand and said listlessly, "What's up? If not, come and help me with some documents. I'm exhausted every day."

If Scorpion can be caught, Chiba still wants to capture him alive first.

Sasori has a lot of memories and joined the Akatsuki earlier than Deidara, which allows them to obtain more intelligence.

but.

What if Kabuto is currently making a deal with someone else? Wouldn't sending this letter make me a terrible teammate?

Kakashi's mouth twitched.

After finishing his tasks, Chiba needed to summarize them and let Kakashi handle them.

Although Sakuraba Sataki is not a ninja, she has some cooperation with Kabuto in Kyoto and they have already met. Through her, we should be able to find Kabuto's shadow clone in Kyoto.

Chiba chuckled and shook his head: "Forget it, I might become one in a few years. You should focus on working hard these next few years."

mute.

Less than a second later, Jingyin arrived carrying a stack of documents.

"These documents..."

"Stop, stop, stop!"

Kakashi's eyes widened, and he quickly waved his hand, "Shizune, I, I have something to discuss with Chiba, could you please process those documents for me first?"

"..."

Shizune watched him and Chiba silently, then turned around with the documents in her arms. Before leaving, she couldn't help but look back, "Why do you both use the same excuse?"

"us?"

Kakashi glanced at Chiba, then thought for a moment—

Is Lady Tsunade like this all the time?

"Whether it's Lady Tsunade or you, just say it whenever you have the chance, 'Oh, I have something to say...' Sigh, alright, alright, I was just complaining. I'll take care of these documents for you."

Jingyin sighed helplessly, then said with a hint of anger, "But you have to finish what you're doing, and don't you dare throw any more at me!"

The rest of the sentence was written almost word by word.

Kakashi nodded quickly and clasped his hands together in apology.

After Shizune left, Chiba couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Pfft, teacher, you and Shizune-senpai, hahaha..."

"I only realized how difficult this job is after doing it. Luckily, it's only temporary. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to get anything done every day after becoming Hokage."

Kakashi was making sarcastic remarks while grading the papers.

Then, he looked up at Chiba.

"By the way, what's up?"

"One is a ninjutsu, a barrier technique that I modified based on its chakra characteristics. It can be used to detect chakra with similar characteristics."

Chiba brought up a scroll first.

This is the "anti-drug patch" he came up with.

Kakashi took it.

He realized that this technique was modified from the Iron Wall sealing technique. Currently, the Fire Temple and Konoha have fully cooperated, and there is a lot of exchange and communication regarding ninjutsu and barriers.

The adaptation and utilization of techniques is not really a problem.

Kakashi nodded, put it aside, and prepared to hand it over to the Anbu for implementation.

Then, Chiba handed over another item.

Kakashi glanced at it.

Then, he looked up at Chiba in surprise.

"You want to turn the tables and destroy the Akatsuki?"

“Yes, we can’t keep taking hits. They can try to capture the Tailed Beasts, but we can also secretly kill their members while collecting the Tailed Beasts’ chakra.”

Chiba sneered, "They're all rogue ninja anyway, killing one is better than nothing. Also, has Lady Tsunade or you sent a message to Kirigakure?"

"It's been sent over. Although things are a bit better over there than before, things are still somewhat chaotic. Judging from their reply yesterday, they seem to be quite interested."

Kakashi handed him a report on the Anbu.

This news arrived yesterday.

Chiba glanced at it.

The above is pretty much the same as what Kakashi said. Basically, he was interested but wanted to discuss the price. Whether it was Mei's idea or Genji's idea is unknown.

He glanced at it and lost interest.

If Kirigakure doesn't take the initiative, then he'll have no choice but to relocate the Three-Tails' main body as well.

Chiba didn't say it, but he and Kakashi understood each other implicitly—

Previously, Kakashi would definitely have had some reservations.

Tailed Beasts are a matter of national interest, and the Land of Water and the Hidden Mist Village will certainly not allow them to be taken. If they are taken, minor conflicts between the two villages will be inevitable.

But now.

Kirigakure Village?

dispute?

Nothing is more important than the tailed beast's chakra!

He had seen those three-tailed creatures, and none of them were intelligent.

Letting them roam freely in the forest is simply a disaster. The right way is to merge their consciousness into one and then seal most of their chakra into a "battery".

If Kirigakure doesn't have any ideas, they can only capture the remaining parts as well, or simply kill the remaining parts of the Three-Tails.

of course.

The latter will definitely arrange a grand exit ceremony for the Three-Tails, so that the Akatsuki members will know that the Three-Tails has died at sea and has not been captured by Konoha.

……

Kirigakure Village.

Mei Terumi and Genshi have been arguing about the Three-Tails for several days.

"We must not compromise easily!"

"The issue now is not whether to compromise or not, but that even the Hidden Cloud Village has given in for some unknown reason. We must send someone to Konoha to find out what's going on."

Master Yuan said helplessly.

Mei Terumi shook her head and said, "But they're demanding to hand over the Byakugan and exchange ninjutsu. This is practically digging up the roots of Kirigakure! How could we possibly agree to that!"

"But the Three-Tailed?"

"Without the Three-Tails, our Hidden Mist Village is doomed? And the problem now is, even if we get the Three-Tails, we don't have a suitable target to be our Jinchūriki."