My name is Uchiha Touhuan, and I beat the villagers so badly they cried out in pain.

As soon as the Third Hokage finished speaking, Kakashi rejected the suggestion without even thinking: "Forget it, Third Hokage. Let White Fang and my father enjoy the rituals peacefully at the family shrine."

Silence fell once again in the living room of the Hatake family home. Hiruzen Sarutobi puffed on his cigarette for a long time before finally taking out a scroll and placing it on the table.

"Third Hokage, what is this?" Kakashi asked, puzzled.

"Multiple Shadow Clone Technique. Naruto is old enough to start formally training in ninjutsu. This technique is most suitable for his physique. You can teach him the most basic Shadow Clone Technique, and when he gets a little older, you can teach him this one."

Kakashi was speechless. He could easily agree to anything else, but when it came to Naruto, he really couldn't refuse.

"Then I thank the Hokage on behalf of Naruto," Kakashi said after putting the scroll away.

"Of course," Hiruzen Sarutobi said. "I was too busy with official duties before and neglected to take care of Naruto. Fortunately, now that I have you, I can rest assured. As for the other technique, I have found a more suitable teacher for Naruto. In a few years, he will personally teach Naruto."

Kakashi's expression shifted slightly. The ninjutsu that the Third Hokage specifically mentioned teaching Naruto was probably the Flying Thunder God Technique, which made the Fourth Hokage famous, and the Rasengan he later developed. Naruto might not have the talent to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique, so the Third Hokage was probably referring to the Rasengan. And the person who taught Naruto the Rasengan...

"Is Jiraiya-sama coming back?" Kakashi asked.

"Yeah," Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed. "That guy's been out there wild enough. It's time he came back and helped this old man out a bit."

Kakashi remained silent. He understood that Hiruzen Sarutobi's mention of Jiraiya at this moment was nothing more than a warning to him and to Uchiha Touhuan behind him. Unlike the elderly and frail Third Hokage, Jiraiya, who possessed the Sage Mode of Mount Myōboku, would be the undisputed strongest man in the village once he returned. Although Uchiha Touhuan was strong, he was still some distance away from Jiraiya at his full strength.

But is that really the case? Kakashi couldn't help but recall the image of Uchiha Touhuan with light purple eyeshadow he had seen that night. Also, would Jiraiya really be willing to get involved in these matters?

Seeing Kakashi somewhat lost in thought, Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke again: "Kakashi, are you really not going to try running for the Fifth Hokage? I'll have Jiraiya assist you."

"Lord Hokage, please don't joke around. Lord Jiraiya is far more qualified to be Hokage than I am," Kakashi said.

"You can't say that. Do you think I don't know that brat's personality? He would never take on the responsibility I'm carrying," Hiruzen Sarutobi remarked.

"Lord Jiraiya will understand your good intentions," Kakashi said.

"Alright." Seeing Kakashi's resolute attitude, Hiruzen Sarutobi had no choice but to change the subject. "Kakashi, let's put the Fifth Hokage's matter aside for now. What are your plans for the future?"

"Douhuan invited me to work in the Security Department, where I will be responsible for the detention and interrogation of criminals with special identities," Kakashi said. There was no point in hiding it; the Third Hokage would know as soon as he reported to the Security Department anyway, so saying it directly would make him seem more open and honest.

"The Security Department?" Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyelids twitched. Kakashi and Uchiha Touhuan's relationship seemed to be even closer than he had imagined, which made him sigh inwardly, but he still said without changing his expression, "It is indeed a good place. Touhuan is also a good kid with the Will of Fire in his heart."

"That's right. Doo-hwan's profound understanding of the Will of Fire often makes me feel ashamed," Kakashi said expressionlessly.

"With young people like you in the village, the First and Second Hokage would surely be very happy if they knew from beyond the grave," Hiruzen Sarutobi remarked. "Well then, Kakashi, I won't bother you any longer."

"I'll see you out." Kakashi was about to get up when Hiruzen Sarutobi pressed him back down.

"It's already an intrusion of an old man like me to come looking for you so late," Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a smile. "I'll just take a walk back to digest my food. This ramen tastes really good; no wonder Naruto likes it so much."

Despite what Hiruzen Sarutobi said, Kakashi still escorted him to the door.

"Kakashi." Before leaving, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned back again and said earnestly, "Now that you've cheered up, you still need to keep up with your training. How many more years can this old body of mine hold out? I hope I can personally drape the Fifth Hokage's robe over your shoulders."

Kakashi didn't respond, but silence was the best answer.

……

Time passed day by day, and three days had quickly gone by since the village was placed under martial law. After that day of martial law, the security in the village had visibly improved, the work of the security personnel was much easier, and the number of complaints received by the security department had also decreased dramatically.

Kakashi has already taken up his post at the new department of the Security Department by the Naga River. In addition, the Anbu sent by the Third Hokage to investigate the case of Orochimaru's collusion with the kidnapping of children from the village families has arrived. The Security Department has also unearthed some old files, and a joint investigation team led by Uchiha Touken has been officially established.

Before the investigation officially began, Uchiha Tohkan gave instructions in the conference room: all members of the three clans involved should be severely punished, their properties should be seized and confiscated, and the families of the victims in the case must be compensated.

However, before the meeting was even halfway through, Uchiha Inahi knocked on the meeting room door.

Upon entering the conference room, Uchiha Inahashi whispered a few words in Uchiha Touhuan's ear, and Uchiha Touhuan's expression instantly became quite interesting.

Two hours ago.

Where the Third Hokage's gaze met, was the village's largest hot spring inn area. Whether ninja or civilian, villagers loved to come here for a bath after a long day to wash away their fatigue. And today, a white-haired ninja named Nakato suddenly appeared here.

The white-haired man, Zhongdeng, hid in the bushes not far from the open-air hot spring, sticking out his big buttocks and occasionally letting out lewd laughter.

However, the white-haired man hadn't been looking at it for long when he was spotted by people in the hot spring pool, and his screams instantly attracted the patrolling security team.

After three patrol teams were dispatched, the white-haired Zhong Deng was finally captured and brought back to the security department. However, some of the Uchiha clan captains in the security department were immediately unsettled when they saw Zhong Deng. Isn't this Jiraiya, one of the legendary Sannin?

"Excuse me, everyone, I have to leave for a moment. The Security Department has some important matters that require my attention," Uchiha Touhuan said to the others in the conference room, forcing back a twitching smile.