Naruto: Mikoto and Tsunade, don't let either of them go.

Uchiha Kazuyama and Kakashi arrived in the forest one after the other. Uchiha Kazuyama stopped in a secluded spot, then turned around and looked at Kakashi, who was following behind him, holding a kunai and watching him warily.

The two faced each other from a distance, and Uchiha Kakuyama spoke first:

"Kakashi-senpai, first of all, I want to apologize to you. I'm sorry for knocking you out without your permission."

As Uchiha Kakuyama spoke, he bowed slightly to Kakashi.

Kakashi watched Uchiha Kakuzan's actions silently, then suddenly spoke up: "Uchiha Kakuzan, I need an explanation. I cannot accept someone knocking out my teammate and partner for no reason."

Upon hearing Kakashi's words, Uchiha Kakuzan knew that there was still room for negotiation, so he sincerely asked Kakashi, "Kakashi-senpai, you know the environment we faced at the time. There were at least forty or fifty people surrounding us. Senpai, is there any way to escape unscathed with the mission target under those circumstances?"

Kakashi listened to Uchiha Kakuzan's words, remained silent for a moment, and shook his head: "In that situation, even if I had given it my all, I couldn't have guaranteed a safe escape, let alone with the two weakened mission targets in tow."

Upon hearing Kakashi's words, Uchiha Kakuzan replied, "You can't, but I can."

Then, he sincerely said to Kakashi, "Kakashi-senpai, I had no choice at the time. My secret technique is closely related to the Uchiha clan. If information about this secret technique were leaked, our Uchiha clan would be in great danger. So, in order to use the secret technique to take you out, I knocked you unconscious."

In reality, Uchiha Kakuzan was just fooling Kakashi. With his chakra reserves and mastery of various ninjutsu, even without his eye techniques and Susanoo, he could have easily escaped with Uzumaki Karin and her daughter, along with Kakashi, in the situation they were in just now. It's just that making such a commotion would have been too much and would have exposed some less important trump cards.

Besides, why use a complicated method when there's an easy one? And by taking the opportunity to knock Kakashi unconscious and copying his Kamui eye technique, it's practically a win-win situation.

Kakashi was somewhat helpless when he heard Uchiha Kakuzan's reason. He knew that everything should be based on the mission, but being knocked unconscious this time made him very uncomfortable.

Seeing that he had convinced Kakashi, Uchiha Kakuyama knew he should give him a little something in return, so he continued, "Kakashi-senpai, while you were unconscious, I discovered something on you that might not be good for you. Would you like to hear it?"

Kakashi was also a smart man. After hearing Uchiha Kakuzan's words, he remained silent for a moment, then said in a hoarse voice, "Is it about the Sharingan in my left eye?"

Uchiha Kakuyama nodded: "It seems that Kakashi-senpai also sensed it. While you were unconscious, I checked your Sharingan. Don't misunderstand, since our Uchiha clan has already given you this Sharingan, we won't go back on our word. I was just a little curious, so I did a simple check."

Kakashi nodded, his spirits somewhat low. After all, this Sharingan was a gift from Obito Uchiha, while his teammate, Obito Uchiha, was forever buried on the battlefield. (Of course, this is Kakashi's perspective.)

Seeing that Kakashi didn't speak, Uchiha Kakuyama continued, "When I examined your Sharingan, I found that even when you were unconscious, the Sharingan was not closed. This may be because you don't have the bloodline of the Uchiha clan, which prevents the Sharingan from closing."

Uchiha Kakuyama paused for a moment, then continued, "During my investigation, I discovered something that really surprised me. If the rest of the Uchiha clan found out about this, I don't know how much trouble it would cause."

Chapter 78 Kakashi's Choice

Chapter 78 Kakashi's Choice

After considering it for a moment, Uchiha Kakuyama decided to tell Kakashi that the Sharingan he possessed was the Mangekyou Sharingan. He reasoned that even if he didn't tell him, in a few years, when the Sharingan had become more integrated with Kakashi, Kakashi would discover the secret of the Sharingan.

He wanted to see what would happen if Kakashi discovered the secret of the Sharingan a few years earlier. He was really looking forward to the subsequent events. Anyway, he had already stirred up the world into chaos, so what difference would a little more make? Moreover, he also wanted to know if Kakashi could expose Obito Uchiha from behind the scenes earlier if he mastered the Sharingan's eye technique, Kamui.

Thinking about this, Uchiha Kakuyama was also filled with anticipation for the changes to come.

Then, Uchiha Kakuzan said to Kakashi with a serious expression, "Kakashi-senpai, you must have felt it too. This Sharingan in your body, probably because you don't have Uchiha blood, can't be turned off. It's constantly consuming your chakra, which indirectly leads to your strength improving very slowly, and also makes your chakra reserves low. When you encounter a particularly troublesome enemy, you'll be at a disadvantage."

After finishing his sentence, Uchiha Kakuyama looked directly at Kakashi and said, "If you insist on keeping this Sharingan, it will have a huge impact on your future. Your chances of becoming a Kage-level ninja will be very low, and even if you do become a Kage, you'll be at the bottom of the pack."

Kakashi closed his eyes in anguish upon hearing Uchiha Kakuzan's words. Even though he had prepared himself, he still found it hard to accept this cruel reality. After all, becoming a strong ninja was something everyone in the ninja world aspired to and pursued. He had to make a choice: keep Obito Uchiha's legacy and stop improving his strength, or give up the Sharingan, pick up his signature Hatake sword technique again, and embark on the path of pursuing power once more.

Kakashi remained silent for a while, then raised his hand to cover his Sharingan. His voice was hoarse but firm as he said, "I choose to keep this Sharingan that Obito left me. I don't believe that this Sharingan will prevent me from improving my strength in the future. Even if it prevents me from improving and cuts off my path to becoming stronger, I will not regret it."

Uchiha Kakuzan knew Kakashi would choose this path, and nodded in satisfaction, saying with a smile, "I knew you would choose this path. Actually, it's not that absolute. This Sharingan is just a stepping stone for you to become stronger, not an obstacle. As long as you cheer up and stop being decadent, you can still defeat it."

Then, Uchiha Kakuzan's expression turned serious: "Then, I will now tell you the biggest secret of this Sharingan. It is possible that you will find a path that suits you through this secret and become stronger again."

Seeing that Kakashi's expression had also turned serious, Uchiha Kakuzan activated his Mangekyou Sharingan towards Kakashi, but of course, he only activated it and did not use it on Kakashi.

Kakashi saw that Uchiha Kakuyama had activated his Mangekyou Sharingan again, and his body jolted. He remembered that Kakuyama's Mangekyou Sharingan had knocked him down with a genjutsu before, so he quickly turned his face away and tensed up, holding a kunai in a defensive stance.

Seeing Kakashi's strong reaction, Uchiha Kakuzan chuckled and gently comforted him, "Kakashi-senpai, don't be nervous. I really have no ill intentions towards you. If I wanted to do anything to you, you wouldn't be standing here now."

Kakashi knew, of course, that what Uchiha Kakuzan said was true, but he couldn't accept being taken down by Uchiha Kakuzan without any ability to resist. Kakashi raised his headband, revealing his Sharingan. Then, Kakashi turned his head, but still didn't dare to meet Uchiha Kakuzan's eyes. Instead, he looked down at Kakuzan's feet.

After all this was done, Kakashi spoke up: "Uchiha Kakuzan, I know you are a genius of the Uchiha clan. Although you are younger than me, you have already awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan. Even in Konoha, your strength is among the top. I am far from being your match. However, you should not open your Mangekyou Sharingan for no reason. If you do this, it is hard for me not to suspect your intentions."

Seeing Kakashi avoiding his Mangekyou Sharingan like the plague, Uchiha Kakuzan chuckled, "It seems Kakashi-senpai is quite wary of my Mangekyou Sharingan? I wonder how much Kakashi-senpai knows about the Mangekyou Sharingan of our Uchiha clan?"

Kakashi kept his gaze fixed on Uchiha Kakuzan's feet, avoiding eye contact. Knowing that Kakuzan didn't seem to harbor much hostility towards him, Kakashi, though still wary, breathed a sigh of relief and replied, "Actually, I didn't know much before. I only knew that the Uchiha Sharingan had one tomoe to three tomoe. But ever since you used Susanoo outside the village and killed Danzo and the others with a single strike, I learned from the Third Hokage that your Uchiha clan's Sharingan has an even higher form called the Mangekyou Sharingan. However, the Mangekyou Sharingan seems very difficult to awaken; even within the Uchiha clan, it hasn't appeared for many years. And the Susanoo you used that day was a power of the Mangekyou Sharingan."

Uchiha Kakuzan nodded unconsciously upon hearing Kakashi's words. He hadn't expected that Kakashi would have such a thorough understanding of the Mangekyou Sharingan.

Uchiha Kakuzan was unaware that what Kakashi knew was information left by the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, to the Third Hokage. Since the Third Hokage assigned Uchiha Kakuzan to Kakashi, he would naturally share relevant information with Kakashi.

After Kakashi finished speaking, Uchiha Kakuzan exclaimed, "I never expected that you would understand the Sharingan better than most of the Uchiha clan. It's not that Obito Uchiha's Sharingan is being wasted on you."

Uchiha Kakuyama paused for a moment, then asked, "Do you know why I suddenly activated my Mangekyou Sharingan in front of you?"

Kakashi was also somewhat bewildered and shook his head: "I don't know why you would activate the Mangekyou Sharingan either. After all, the Mangekyou Sharingan is the ultimate bloodline limit of your Uchiha clan, and activating and using it should consume a lot of chakra. Since you have no hostility towards me and are not planning to attack me, I don't understand why either?"

No matter how wild Kakashi's imagination ran, he could never have imagined that the Sharingan he possessed was not an ordinary three-tomoe Sharingan, but a Mangekyou Sharingan, which was an incomparably precious treasure even within the Uchiha clan.

Chapter 79 Kakashi's Gratitude

Chapter 79 Kakashi's Gratitude

Seeing Kakashi's somewhat bewildered expression, Uchiha Kakuzan stopped hiding it and spoke directly, word by word:

"Kakashi-senpai, after my examination, I discovered that your Sharingan is not an ordinary three-tomoe Sharingan, but a Mangekyou Sharingan, just like mine. However, because you do not have the Uchiha bloodline and have not yet fully integrated with this Sharingan, its power and inherent eye techniques have not yet been revealed."

Kakashi touched his Sharingan, somewhat bewildered. He hadn't expected that the Sharingan Obito had given him, which had been with him for so many years, was actually the Mangekyou Sharingan. He did want to doubt Uchiha Kakuyama's words—whether he had misread it or was deliberately deceiving him—but what was his purpose?

Moreover, Uchiha Kakuzan is a genius who has awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, and is now the vice-head of the Uchiha clan. In terms of strength, power, and future development, he is far superior to Kakuzan.

Uchiha Kakuzan noticed Kakashi's disbelief and confusion, and said in a low voice, "Kakashi, look at me. I will now use my Mangekyou Sharingan as a guide to activate your Sharingan. Once your Sharingan reveals its true form, you will understand everything."

Upon hearing Uchiha Kakuzan's words, Kakashi was also eager to know the truth and what had happened. He gritted his teeth, raised his head, and looked at Uchiha Kakuzan's Mangekyou Sharingan.

When Uchiha Kakuzan copied Kakashi's Sharingan technique before, he had already activated Kakashi's Sharingan, causing it to evolve into the Mangekyou Sharingan. So this time, he was quite familiar with the process.

After Kakashi engaged with his Mangekyou Sharingan, Uchiha Kakuzan activated his own Mangekyou Sharingan to connect with Kakashi's Sharingan. Of course, this was all with Kakashi's consent. If Kakashi had not consented, even with Uchiha Kakuzan's Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, he would not have been able to influence Kakashi's Sharingan.

After connecting with Kakashi's Sharingan using his eye power, Uchiha Kakuzan silently activated his own Mangekyou Sharingan. Slowly, Kakashi's Sharingan also began to rotate, and gradually, the rotation speed increased.

As Kakashi's Sharingan spun faster and faster, he clearly felt that after reaching his limit, he easily broke through it. Immediately afterward, Kakashi felt a heat in his Sharingan, and then the world he saw through it suddenly changed. It was as if someone with 800 degrees of nearsightedness suddenly put on the right glasses and saw the essence of the world clearly, seeing the scenery near and far in high definition.

Moreover, Kakashi could clearly feel that just as his Sharingan broke through its limit, an awkward yet refreshing sensation told him that deep within his Sharingan, there existed a powerful entity that was neither a ninjutsu nor a secret technique. Kakashi suddenly remembered what Uchiha Kakuzan had just said and realized that this was the unique eye technique that came with this Mangekyou Sharingan.

Just then, Uchiha Kakuzan suddenly formed hand seals and used Water Release to summon a wall of water between the two of them. The water wall was calm and still, and could be used as a mirror.

Kakashi saw the water wall summoned by Uchiha Kagami and looked at his reflection. Everything else was normal, except that his Sharingan had changed. His Sharingan, which originally had three tomoe, had become a different pattern, resembling a triangular windmill. It was not only more beautiful than before, but also possessed a captivating power.

After seeing that Kakashi had clearly seen the appearance of his Sharingan, Uchiha Kakuzan slowly stopped the rotation of his Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan. As the rotation stopped, the ocular power connected to Kakashi was also severed. Immediately afterwards, Kakashi clearly felt that the operation of his Mangekyou Sharingan was getting slower and slower, and the ocular techniques he could sense were becoming more and more blurred. Finally, it degenerated into the original three-tomoe Sharingan.

Uchiha Kakuzan casually waved his hand, dispersing the water wall that had stood between the two of them, and asked with a smile, "Did you feel the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan and its eye techniques? Do you believe what I said now?"

Kakashi felt a sense of loss as he examined his Sharingan. The Mangekyou Sharingan he had just used had given him a new sense of power, and the dormant eye technique deep within it had also brought him a feeling of immense power. However, this feeling had disappeared as the Sharingan degenerated, leaving him with a sense of loss.

However, when Kakashi heard Uchiha Kakuzan's question, he perked up and nodded directly, indicating that he now completely believed what Uchiha Kakuzan said.

Seeing Kakashi nod in agreement, Uchiha Kakuzan continued, "This is the first time I've encountered a situation like yours. After all, the Mangekyou Sharingan is very rare even in our Uchiha clan. I never expected that the Sharingan Obito gave you would evolve into the Mangekyou Sharingan. I wonder where the problem lies."

Immediately afterward, Uchiha Kakuzan's tone turned serious as he warned Kakashi: "Kakashi-senpai, normally, as the vice-head of the Uchiha clan, I couldn't possibly remain indifferent to the outflow of our clan's Mangekyou Sharingan. However, now that our Uchiha clan is already preparing to relocate from Konoha, there are a lot of troubles ahead..."

Furthermore, the Uchiha clan had already promised to give you this Sharingan to the Third and Fourth Hokage. Going back on our word wouldn't be right. Therefore, I'll pretend I don't know anything about it this time. In the future, when you use it, you must not reveal that it's a Mangekyou Sharingan. Otherwise, as the vice-head of the Uchiha clan, I'll be in a difficult position, and I might be forced to take it back.”

Kakashi hadn't expected Uchiha Kakuzan to say such a thing, but upon reflection, it made sense. It was just an ordinary three-tomoe Sharingan; the Uchiha clan, out of respect for the Third and Fourth Hokage, had reluctantly accepted it.

However, if this were a precious Mangekyou Sharingan, the Uchiha clan would never allow it to leak out. Even if the Uchiha clan's elder knew, he would go absolutely crazy and risk his life to retrieve this leaked Mangekyou Sharingan.

Kakashi understood the crux of the matter and felt very grateful to Uchiha Obito. It wasn't that he coveted the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan, but rather that he couldn't bear to part with the eye that Uchiha Obito had given him.

Kakashi looked at Uchiha Kakuzan and said sincerely, "Uchiha Kakuzan, thank you. Don't worry, I'll keep it a secret."

Chapter 80 Uzuki Yugao Gets a Critical Hit

Chapter 80 Uzuki Yugao Gets a Critical Blow

Seeing that Kakashi was so sensible, Uchiha Kakuzan nodded in satisfaction. The reason he left the Mangekyou Sharingan to Kakashi was to see if Kakashi, who had discovered the Sharingan's eye technique Kamui several years in advance, could discover the Uchiha Obito hiding behind the scenes.

Another thing is that since I can't find Obito Uchiha right now, I can have Kakashi use Kamui when I have free time, and then throw a few ninjutsu into it for fun. Although the chances of accidentally hitting Obito Uchiha are slim, it's like opening a blind box, which is very exciting, isn't it?

Uchiha Kakuzan gave Kakashi his final instructions: "I've shown you how to use your Sharingan, how to evolve it into the Mangekyou Sharingan. Remember this feeling, and work towards that goal. When you can awaken it through your own efforts, it will greatly enhance your observation skills and genjutsu abilities."

Furthermore, if you had sensed it carefully just now, you should have noticed that within this Mangekyou Sharingan, there exists a special power that is neither a ninjutsu nor a secret technique. This power is the unique eye technique of our Uchiha clan's Mangekyou Sharingan.

Uchiha Kakuyama paused for a moment, and seeing Kakashi nod to indicate that he had sensed it, he continued, "This eye technique is also a unique power of the Mangekyou Sharingan of our Uchiha clan. This eye technique varies from person to person, and everyone is different. When you are able to open the Mangekyou Sharingan, you can carefully feel it, and it will tell you its function."

Uchiha Kakuzan then spoke to Kakashi about some important points. After all, he was someone who held the Uchiha clan's legacy, so he naturally knew far more than Kakashi, a Sharingan novice. He had gained a lot from knocking Kakashi unconscious and copying the Kamui eye technique, so this was a return gift for Kakashi.

After chatting for a while, Uchiha Kakuyama took the initiative to end the conversation. After all, his target this time, Uzumaki Kaoru and her daughter, were still being watched by Uzuki Yugao. Although he trusted Uzuki Yugao, he was also afraid that something might happen to them, and then his trip would have been in vain.

Karin later appeared at one of Orochimaru's bases, indicating that Orochimaru was somewhat interested in Karin's Uzumaki clan bloodline, though probably not now.

After all, Karin met Sasuke Uchiha when she was sent to Konoha by Kusagakure to participate in the Chunin Exams. This means that Orochimaru had not met Karin before Sasuke graduated, so there is no need to worry about encountering Orochimaru and causing an accident this time.

When Uchiha Kakashi returned, everything was indeed calm. Uzumaki Karin and her daughter were still resting quietly, while Uzuki Yugao was vigilantly guarding them.

In fact, given the constitution of Uzumaki Karin and the Uzumaki clan, she should have woken up from the illusion hypnosis long ago. However, it seems that Uzumaki Karin's body needed too much rest, so she did not wake up for a long time and relied on deep sleep to recover from the damage to her body.

Uchiha Kakuyama approached Uzuki Yugao's side. Seeing her tired face, his own features softened, and he said gently, "Yugao, you've worked hard. Kakashi and I will look after things here. You should get some rest."

Uzuki Yugao was, after all, just a newcomer to the Anbu. Although she was skilled in swordsmanship and general strength, she was still no match for a monster like Uchiha Kakuzan.

In addition, they had just carried Xiangling and her daughter for several hours, so they were exhausted.

Captain Kakashi hadn't woken up yet, and even when he did, he immediately went out with Uchiha Kakuzan. Uzuki Yugao was also forcing herself to stay by Uzumaki Karin and her daughter's side.

Seeing that Uchiha Kakuzan gently told him to go and rest, and that Captain Kakashi next to him nodded in agreement, he didn't stand on ceremony and found a spot next to Uchiha Kakuzan to rest quietly.

Although Uzuki Yugao spent a little longer with Kakashi, she felt a sense of security and closeness to Uchiha Kakuyama when she was by his side.

In this ninja world, everyone, whether a ninja or an ordinary person, lives a precarious existence, so both men and women are quite bold when it comes to relationships.

Moreover, Uchiha Kakuyama is handsome, gentle, powerful, from a noble family, and of high status. The key point is that he is currently single and has a fatal attraction to her.

Therefore, Uzuki Yugao disregarded her reserve and, although she didn't say it explicitly, she boldly hinted at Uchiha Kakuyama, expressing her feelings for him.

Uchiha Kakuzan responded gently to Uzuki Yugao's expression, telling her to rest assured. After all, Uzuki Yugao was a beautiful woman with a good figure and a pretty face, and Uchiha Kakuzan was happy to accept the advances of a beautiful woman.

Kakashi was somewhat helpless in the face of Uzuki Yugao's attitude. It wasn't that he had feelings for Uzuki Yugao, but he was surprised and helpless by her bold expression. After all, Kakashi was still single and would be single for many years to come, so he couldn't handle this display of affection.

Time passed by, and after so many things that happened that night, neither Kakashi nor Uchiha Kakuzan had the inclination to talk or chat.

Moreover, both of them are powerful ninjas, and Uchiha Kakuyama's powerful mental strength is equivalent to half a sensory ninja, so keeping watch at night is still quite easy for them.

Uchiha Kakashi and Kakashi only kept watch for a few hours before dawn broke.

Seeing that it was already dawn, Uchiha Kakuyama stopped adding firewood to the campfire and instead quietly watched the sunrise slowly rise from the horizon.

In this world, only the sun remains the same; even the moon has changed. That's why Uchiha Kakuzan loves watching the sunrise. Only when watching the sunrise can he find the feeling of being in the previous world.

And it was amidst this misty haze and the rising sun that Uzuki Yugao awoke. Still not fully awake, she was struck by the perfect profile of Uchiha Okayama.

Bathed in the morning sun, his profile seemed to be shrouded in golden light, and coupled with his handsome and strong features, he looked like a god descending to earth in Uzuki Yugao's eyes.

Her eyes, reflecting the sunlight, shone brightly, as if they could reflect into Uzuki Yugao's heart, captivating her completely.

Uzuki Yugao never expected that, while she was still groggy after waking up, she would be hit with a blow by Uchiha Kakuyama's good looks.

Uzuki Yugao covered her burning face and muttered to herself, "Oh God, is there any hope for me? Someone, please save me."

Chapter 81 Uzuki Yugao and Gekko Hayate

Chapter 81 Uzuki Yugao and Gekko Hayate

Uchiha Kakuzan's senses were still very sharp. Although Uzuki Yugao's mutterings were very soft, Uchiha Kakuzan still managed to hear a little noise.

Uchiha Kakuzan turned his head and said gently to Uzuki Yugao, who had just woken up, "Awake? Won't you sleep a little longer?"

When Uzuki Yugao saw Uchiha Kakuyama looking over, she wondered if he had heard what she had just said. He stood up abruptly, his face flushed, and stammered, "Ku, Kakuyama-kun, I, I've rested enough."

After saying that, he almost wanted to bury his head in the ground.

Uchiha Kakuyama smiled and nodded. Just as he was about to say something, he suddenly frowned and turned his head toward Uzumaki Kaoru and her daughter.

Kaoru Uzumaki, who was sleeping, also woke up at this time. After a whole night's rest, although she still looked sickly, she was much better than before, and her face had regained some color.

Seeing that Uchiha Kagami's attention had been drawn to Uzumaki Karin, Uzuki Yugao secretly breathed a sigh of relief. After all, it was too embarrassing just now. She was caught in the act of being infatuated by the person in question, and she wished she could run all the way to her home in Konoha Village, close the door, and never come out again.

Uzumaki Karin yawned contentedly. After all, when she was in Kusagakure, she was always on edge, and at night she was often called out to have her chakra drained by the injured. She was always in a state of lack of rest and chakra. It had been a long time since she had been able to relax like this and rest undisturbed.

This is also a case of the people of Kusagakure exploiting the enemy to the point of exhaustion; otherwise, given the physique of the Uzumaki clan, they wouldn't have been able to be sucked to death alive.

Ultimately, Kaoru Uzumaki is just a young mother in her twenties with a strong ability to recover. She just had a good night's sleep and her health improved.

When Karin woke up, she found her daughter Karin sleeping right next to her, which put her mind at ease.

She understood why Uchiha Kagami had used genjutsu to knock her unconscious last night. After all, with her frail body, she was just a burden. Whether Uchiha Kagami knocked her unconscious or not was irrelevant. She had long been used to this kind of thing when she was in Kusagakure. As long as she could give her daughter a bright future, she didn't care about any of this.

Uzumaki Karin looked around, reached out and hugged Karin, who was sleeping soundly beside her, and walked towards Uchiha Okayama.

When Uchiha Kagami saw Uzumaki Karin walking towards him, he went to greet her out of politeness, and Kakashi, who was standing nearby, also went over when he saw this.

Uzumaki Karin approached Uchiha Kakashi and Uchiha Okayama. Before speaking, she bowed deeply to the two of them and said, "Thank you, two ninja masters from Konoha, for rescuing my daughter and me from Kusagakure. Otherwise, we would have died there sooner or later."

Ever since Kakashi was knocked out by Uchiha Kazuyama with a single glance, he consciously put Uchiha Kazuyama first. After all, Uchiha Kazuyama would become the captain of the Anbu sooner or later, and it was not shameful for him to take him as his leader.