The Fifth Leaf Village

However, after seeing Uchiha Dohuan's smile, Inuzuka Jaguar also understood that the 80 million per year was not so much for ordering police dogs, but rather was given directly to their Inuzuka clan.

"What? Is it not enough?" Uchiha Douhuan asked.

"No, no, no, that's enough. On the contrary, this is a bit too much." Inuzuka Jaw said hurriedly.

"A lot?" Uchiha Douhuan said, "Every member of the Security Department has witnessed the performance of the last batch of police dogs donated by the Inuzuka clan. They are all good partners of every member of our Security Department. Although I am an outsider in the field of breeding ninja dogs, I imagine the cost of breeding such smart and brave police dogs must be very high. I understand the Inuzuka clan's desire to contribute to the village, and the Jaw Clan leader is a role model for Konoha ninjas of my generation who embody the Will of Fire. However, the Security Department also has no reason to let our companions suffer."

At this time, Inuzuka Jale also understood why Inuzuka Feng praised Uchiha Dohuan so much after only carrying out a mission with him once. This guy really does give money.

At this time, Aburame Zhiwei also arrived at the scene with the senior members of the Aburame clan. Seeing Uchiha Douhuan and Inuzuka Jaw talking happily, Aburame Zhiwei also became curious and came over to ask, "What are the two clan leaders discussing?"

"Clan leader Zhiwei, you've come at the right time." Seeing this, Uchiha Douhuan shook hands with the senior members of the Aburame clan one after another and said.

"Uh, is there anything Chief Dou Huan can do for you?" Aburame Zhiwei asked.

"It's like this. A few days ago, when I was chatting with Captain Zhihui, I heard him mention that the Aburame clan has cultivated a kind of insect that can transmit the images seen by the insect back to the owner's brain through chakra, thereby achieving long-range reconnaissance, right?" Uchiha Douhuan said.

"Well, there is such a technology, but this kind of insect is still being cultivated and there are still many technical flaws. Does Patriarch Dou Huan have any questions?"

"This technology has great potential. If possible, I anticipate that this technology can be used in areas with high traffic in the village, and a group of ninjas from the Aburame clan can be hired to monitor them. In this way, the pressure on the security department to patrol these areas will be much less." Uchiha Douhuan said.

"Chief Dou Huan, this technology is still very immature, and the insects we cultivate also have many problems that need to be solved. I'm afraid we can't do what you said for the time being." Arusha Zhiwei said.

"That's easy," Uchiha Douhuan said. "For a project that benefits the village and the people, our Security Department naturally needs to strongly support it. So, how about the Security Department investing 80 million taels to sponsor the nobles' research and development of this technology?"

"Ah?" Aburame Zhiwei was also a little dumbfounded after hearing the number that Uchiha Douhuan said. It was still the same thing. For a marginal ninja clan like theirs that could barely touch the edge of the big ninja clan, the net profit of all the family's industries added together was less than 80 million.

Not only him, but even Kakashi who followed him was a little dumbfounded. Are Uchiha really so rich?

Not to mention the 80 million and then another 80 million, it is no secret in the ninja circle in the village that the salaries of the security department are high. Can the Uchiha clan withstand Uchiha Dohuan's huge spending of money?

After receiving Uchiha Douhuan's promise of an initial investment of 80 million and further investment depending on the situation, Aburame Zhiwei's head was buzzing when she entered the banquet venue with the Inuzuka clan.

At this time, Kakashi saw that there were not so many customers coming, so he came over and asked curiously: "Where did you get so much money? Logically speaking, the Uchiha clan is not that wealthy."

Hearing Kakashi's question, Uchiha Douhuan smiled mysteriously: "Want to know? Then pay attention to the missions in the village recently. If there is a mission to the Land of Waves, take it and I will teach you how to make money."

Chapter 68 Today, the happiest day

Kakashi was a little confused by Uchiha Dohuan's words. Wave Country? Did the Uchiha clan have any business there?

Kakashi wanted to ask more questions, but the sudden and powerful calls from the door forced him to stop.

"Kakashi! Kakashi!" A melon-haired guy in a green suit kept waving at him at the entrance of the banquet.

Seeing this scene, Kakashi could only hold his forehead, not knowing what to say. He had clearly reminded him when they parted yesterday that he should wear something more formal today. As a result, Kai listened to the advice, but this guy just couldn't stand this color.

Moreover, it can be seen that this guy did not walk upside down all the way here out of respect for the Uchiha clan.

In addition to the Inuzuka and Aburame clans and the former members of the Fourth Hokage, some Anbu and some members of the Jonin squad were also invited to this banquet. They were all those who chose to give up during the martial law incident last night.

After the banquet began, the Uchiha clan, as the host of the banquet, quickly showed their generosity. Various expensive foods cooked with precious ingredients that even many of the senior ninjas present had only heard of were served on the table one by one.

Among them are specialties from the Land of Lightning, the Land of Earth, and the Land of Water. You have to know that the price of these things is secondary. The most important thing is that Uchiha Douhuan just told him last night that he wanted to hold this banquet, but in less than half a day, the Uchiha clan had gathered so many things. Seeing this, Kakashi had to once again sigh at the financial resources of his ally.

Naruto was dazzled from the beginning and didn't know where to start.

At this time, Uchiha Douhuan came to the front of the long banquet table with a wine glass and raised his glass.

Seeing this, everyone attending the banquet looked at him.

"We are honored to have you all here today. The Uchiha clan doesn't have anything good to treat you with. We can only ask the family's summoned beasts, the Ninja Cat Clan, to purchase these overnight from all over the ninja world. I hope you all enjoy and are satisfied with your meal today." Uchiha Douhuan said.

"Thank you, Clan Leader Douhuan and the Uchiha for the hospitality! Cheers to Clan Leader Douhuan!" Inuzuka Jaguar, who was not far from Uchiha Douhuan, took the lead in raising his glass.

"Cheers to Patriarch Dou Huan!" In the Anbu team, Seiichi Nagai also raised his glass.

"Cheers to Clan Leader Dou Huan!" Seeing this, the senior ninjas who came to the banquet from the senior ninja squad also raised their glasses.

Kakashi then raised his glass and said loudly: "Cheers to Chief Dou Huan!"

The former members of the Fourth Generation who came with him and Kai raised their glasses together: "Cheers to Chief Dou Huan!"

"It's all thanks to you all for your kindness, it's all thanks to you all for your kindness." Uchiha Douhuan smiled brightly, raised his glass and drank the wine in it.

Everyone raised their glasses and drank the wine in them.

After finishing his drink, Uchiha Douhuan looked at Kakashi not far away and said with a smile: "Well, next, let our three-war hero, Anbu legend, Hatake Kakashi say a few words to everyone."

Kakashi, who was called, walked to Uchiha Dohuan very naturally and filled the wine glass that he had just drunk empty.

"It's an honor to stand here with you all," Kakashi said. "As the epicenter of this turmoil, I initially didn't anticipate it would develop to this point. As things unfolded, I felt incredibly helpless. Fortunately, at the critical moment, the Security Department intervened and stopped this farce. Thanks to the trust and help of all of you colleagues, I was able to successfully navigate this crisis. This glass of wine is a toast to everyone."

Kakashi raised his glass and drank the wine in it, and everyone raised their glasses again.

After a round of drinking, Uchiha Douhuan spoke again, "The Security Department's operation this time is to eliminate those who are colluding with the hostile village and attempting to sully the purity of the Will of Fire by discrediting the village heroes. This is to ensure the purity of the Will of Fire! The Will of Fire, the spiritual treasure left by the First Daemon, has played an indispensable role in the village's current status. It is under the guidance of the Will of Fire that the village is what it is today. Therefore, the Security Department has zero tolerance for any behavior that sullies the Will of Fire!"

"And yesterday, you all helped me because of the noble will of fire in your hearts, right? It was the will of fire that united us and helped us crush this conspiracy!" Uchiha Douhuan continued.

After finishing speaking, Uchiha Douhuan smiled and glanced at everyone at the long table: "I am very happy today to be able to drink with so many colleagues who have the will of fire in their hearts!"

"Patriarch Douhuan's words are so profound!" At this time, Kakashi also stood up and said, "I propose that we raise our glasses together to toast the will of fire!"

"Tribute to the will of fire!" Everyone raised their glasses and drank another round of wine.

"Everyone, eat and drink well today!" Uchiha Douhuan put down his wine glass with a smile and announced the official start of the banquet.

……

After the banquet, the participants dispersed one after another, and Kakashi and Uchiha Douhuan came to the Nanhe River, while Yamato followed them from a distance.

After arriving at an open area on the riverbank, Uchiha Douhuan called Yamato over, handed him a blueprint, pointed at the empty space and said, "Please help me build a building here. The scale can be similar to the current prison of the Ministry of Security. However, please help me improve the internal facilities. After all, this is not a place to detain ordinary criminals."

Yamato came in front of the two of them. He looked a little reserved in front of Uchiha Douhuan, but Uchiha Douhuan just patted his shoulder kindly and said, "Relax a little. You didn't have a choice about what happened before, but now the person who forced you is dead. As long as you hold the will of fire in your heart, then everyone will be good friends, right?"

"Yes, I understand." Yamato nodded, took the drawing from Uchiha Douhuan's hand, looked at it carefully, and then signaled the two to step back a little, and then he quickly formed seals with his hands.

"Wood Release: Renzhu Family!" Yamato pressed his hands on the ground after forming a seal. After a wave of chakra, clusters of saplings broke through the soil on the empty ground, quickly grew into giant trees, gathered together, and began to transform into the form of a building.

"Are you planning to lock those two advisors up here?" Kakashi asked.

"Yes, after all, the Sandaime has spoken, so we have to consider his reputation. We naturally can't lock the two advisors up with those ordinary criminals." Uchiha Douhuan said, "By the way, do you want to take up a position here?"

"Want to work here?" Kakashi glanced at the building taking shape. "Sure, as long as you don't mind me being late every day."

Chapter 69: Sarutobi Hiruzen's Night Visit to Kakashi

With the help of Konoha Village's number one civil engineer, Uchiha Douhuan's Nanhe River Hotel project was soon completed perfectly.

Yamato is indeed gifted in this area, and this building built with Wood Release perfectly meets Uchiha Douhuan's requirements.

After the acceptance, Uchiha Douhuan directly gave Yamato a big red envelope.

Yamato was a little hesitant at first. It was obvious that both the powerful ninjutsu he had just experienced and the beatings he had received in the security department in the past few days had left a lot of shadows on him.

"Just keep what Chief Douhuan gave you." Kakashi said, "Chief Douhuan doesn't have the habit of letting people work for free."

"Thank you." Yamato took the red envelope.

"What are you thanking me for? It's all for serving the village!" Uchiha Douhuan smiled and patted Yamato's shoulder, then said.

……

When Kakashi returned home, the first thing he saw was a pair of shoes at the entrance, so he called out to the house, "Naruto, are there any guests?"

Not long after, Naruto's little head popped out from the living room: "Brother Kakashi, the third generation grandfather is here."

The Third Hokage? Kakashi frowned slightly upon hearing the news, but quickly recovered.

Kakashi changed his shoes and walked into the house. As soon as he entered the living room, he saw Naruto and the third generation in casual clothes each drinking a bucket of instant noodles. There was also a pot of freshly boiled water on the table.

"Naruto, are you going to use this to entertain the Third Hokage when I'm not here?" Kakashi said helplessly, holding his forehead.

"These are my limited edition collection, very expensive!" Naruto disagreed. If it weren't for the third generation grandfather coming to see him, he would not have been willing to take out his limited edition ramen to eat.

"Kakashi, if Naruto likes it, it's fine. Even with my old bones, I have to try things that young people like occasionally."

Since the third generation said so himself, Kakashi didn't say anything more. Naruto also made him a bucket of ramen at this time.

The three of them slurped their noodles in this weird atmosphere, and soon, Naruto was the first to finish his noodles.

"I'm full." Naruto put down his chopsticks and said with full energy.

"Naruto, once you're done eating, go take a shower and rest. I have something to discuss with the Sandaime-sama."

"Huh? But it's still early," Naruto asked, somewhat confused.

"You have to go to school tomorrow," Kakashi said.

"Naruto, be obedient and go to sleep." At this time, the third generation also spoke.

"Okay." Naruto stood up dejectedly, but after turning around, a cunning look flashed across the boy's face.

Naruto walked out of the living room, closed the door, and the next moment he put his ear to the door, intending to eavesdrop.

But his little trick could not be hidden from these two people. Kakashi turned around and used a simple hypnotic illusion, and Naruto fell to the ground and fell asleep.

Kakashi stood up and sent Naruto back to his room before he sat down in front of the Sandaime again and asked, "Hokage-sama, why are you visiting so late at night? Is there something wrong?"

"Kakashi, it's been a while since you retired from Anbu. Are you used to it?" Sarutobi Hiruzen asked with a smile.

"It's okay. I can't go out for a while anyway, so I might as well take a good rest." Kakashi said.

Kakashi's words made Sarutobi Hiruzen fall into silence. After a long time, Sarutobi Hiruzen took out his pipe and planned to light a bag of tobacco, but when he was filling it with tobacco, he realized that he was in someone else's house.

"Just do as you please, Sandaime-sama." Kakashi said caringly.

Seeing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't act pretentiously. He filled his pipe with tobacco, lit it, took a deep breath, and then slowly said, "Kakashi, what happened before was due to my negligence as the Hokage. If I had discovered it earlier and stepped in to stop it immediately, things wouldn't have developed to this point."

"Sandaime-sama is usually very busy, so naturally he won't notice such trivial matters." Kakashi said nonchalantly, "Anyway, the matter was resolved in the end, wasn't it?"

Kakashi's words made Sarutobi Hiruzen fall into a brief silence. He knew that Kakashi still had resentment towards him about this matter.

"Yes, I'm getting old, and I'm becoming less and less able to handle official duties." Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed.

"Sama Sandaime is in his prime, it's just some official business, it's nothing." Kakashi pushed the words back calmly.

"Hey," Sarutobi Hiruzen waved his hand, "You can't refuse to admit your age, Kakashi, do you think it's time for the village to elect the Fifth Hokage?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's question caused Kakashi to fall silent. After a while, Kakashi finally spoke: "Sandaime-sama, please don't say that. The village still cannot do without your leadership for the time being."

"Kakashi, I plan to recommend you to the Daimyo to succeed the Fifth Hokage." Sarutobi Hiruzen smoked his pipe and looked at Kakashi with burning eyes.

Kakashi's behavior of taking Naruto to the Uchiha clan banquet today almost gave him a heart attack. Sarutobi Hiruzen knew that he had to do something. Not to mention pulling Kakashi back to his side, he had to first break up his alliance with Uchiha Dohuan.

Hearing this, Kakashi immediately stood up in panic and knelt on one knee to salute, then said: "Sir, please stop joking."

"Hey, Kakashi, don't underestimate yourself. No matter from which aspect, you are the best candidate for the Fifth Hokage." Sarutobi Hiruzen said.

"Sandage, I know very well what I am capable of. My strength is not worthy of the position of Kage of a village. Please consider it carefully." Kakashi lowered his head, but where Sarutobi Hiruzen could not see, his expression was already extremely cold.

The Fifth Hokage? Kakashi knew his own strength clearly. After so many years of playing poorly, his strength was far from enough to qualify him for the position of Hokage, let alone the position of Hokage, the leader of the Five Hidden Villages. If his strength could not convince the others, even if he was promoted, he would be nothing more than a puppet of the other party.

"Kakashi, I've thought carefully about your strength," Sarutobi Hiruzen said. "When your father was your age, relying on the swordsmanship passed down in your family, his strength was already comparable to that of the Five Great Nations. I believe that as long as you pick up the Hatake family's swordsmanship, your strength will definitely reach a new level in a short time. Your father once said that your talent is even better than his."

"Hokage-sama, White Fang has been broken." Kakashi glanced in the direction of the family shrine inconspicuously. The once famous chakra dagger had been enshrined there since it was shattered in the battle at Kannabi Bridge.

"The village can fund the recasting of your White Fang." Sarutobi Hiruzen said to Kakashi.

today's

Chapter 70 Jiraiya returns to the village

After the Sandaime finished speaking, Kakashi rejected the proposal without a second thought: "Forget it, Sandaime-sama, let White Fang and my father enjoy the sacrifices in peace in the family shrine."

The living room of the Hatake ancestral home fell into silence again. Sarutobi Hiruzen smoked his cigarette, and after a long time, he took out a scroll and placed it on the table.

"Sir Sandaime, what is this?" Kakashi asked puzzledly.

"The Multiple Shadow Clone Technique. Naruto, it's almost time for you to start formally training in ninjutsu. This is the technique that best suits his physique. You can teach him the most basic Shadow Clone Technique. When he grows up a little, you can teach him this one."

Kakashi was speechless. Anything else would be fine, but since it involved Naruto, it was difficult for him to refuse.

"Then I would like to thank Hokage-sama on behalf of Naruto." Kakashi said after putting the scroll away.

"As I should." Sarutobi Hiruzen said, "Before, I was busy with official duties and neglected to take care of Naruto. Fortunately, now that you are here, I can finally rest assured. As for the other technique, I have found a more suitable teacher for Naruto. In a few years, he will teach Naruto himself."

Kakashi's expression shifted slightly. The ninjutsu that the Sandaime specifically mentioned as something he wanted to teach Naruto was probably the Flying Thunder God Jutsu that the Fourth Hokage was famous for, and the Rasengan that he later developed. Naruto might not have the talent to learn the Flying Thunder God Jutsu, so the Rasengan that the Sandaime Hokage was referring to must be... and the person who would teach Naruto the Rasengan...

"Is Lord Jiraiya coming back?" Kakashi asked.

"Yeah." Sarutobi Hiruzen laughed, "That guy has been out there for long enough. It's time for him to come back and share some of the burden with an old guy like me."