Naruto, what kind of Hokage would you be if you didn't roll around!

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Suddenly, Kakashi sensed something, and his expression changed drastically.

But he remained calm.

"Sasuke, I'm going to have something sweet. What would you like to eat?"

Sasuke shook his head: "I hate sweets the most."

"You can eat it yourself."

He put his hands in his pockets and left on his own.

Hinata's heart skipped a beat: "Kakashi-sensei, you deliberately sent Sasuke away, didn't you?"

Kakashi was surprised: "Oh? Hinata, how did you figure that out?"

Hinata said, "Because I sensed an extremely dangerous aura..."

"Moreover, Kakashi-sensei's expression changed just now, and he even glanced at Sasuke as if he wasn't paying attention."

Kakashi sighed, "As expected of Hinata, your insight is getting better and better, and you are also very thoughtful. I thought I was just pretending to be calm."

Hinata asked, "So, who is it?"

"do not know……"

Kakashi truly didn't know.

But he remembered Jiraiya's entrustment before he left.

Whether it's Orochimaru, the Akatsuki, or Itachi Uchiha, they are all very likely to have their eyes on Sasuke.

As a teacher, he must do everything in his power to protect his students...

Fortunately, at that moment, Kakashi suddenly spotted two familiar figures.

"Hey, Asuma, Kurenai, you two seem to have a great relationship..."

Approaching side by side were Sarutobi Asuma and Yuhi Kurenai.

Kurenai blushed and said, "Don't talk nonsense, Kakashi. I'm just here to buy the Three-Colored Dumplings for Anko."

Kakashi glanced meaningfully at the interior of the dessert shop.

"Is it?"

"You're quite enthusiastic, Hong..."

Sarutobi Asuma and Yuhi Kurenai immediately understood.

"It's because Red Bean is too lazy..."

"Fine, then we won't disturb your date."

Kakashi smiled and led Hinata away for the time being.

He must ensure Sasuke's safety first.

Kurenai Yuhi and Asuma Sarutobi exchanged a glance, sensing the enemy's presence. They followed them and finally encountered the two figures by the river.

Sarutobi Asuma said in a deep voice, "You don't seem to be from Konoha Village, do you?"

But one of them said, "It's been a long time, Mr. Asuma, Miss Kurenai."

"Hmm? They said it's been a long time, so I guess..."

The newcomer gently removed the item from his pocket, and then, with his left hand hidden within his auspicious cloud-patterned robe, he quietly unfastened his uniform, revealing his true identity...

Sarutobi Asuma was taken aback: "Those eyes are..."

Kurenai Yuhi was utterly dumbfounded: "You are... Itachi Uchiha?!"

"You, who committed such a crime, actually dare to return to Konoha Village?"

"That's incredibly audacious..."

The other person chuckled and also took off his straw hat.

"Mr. Itachi, it seems you have a terrible reputation in the village..."

"Then let me introduce myself. I am Kisame Hoshigaki, a former ninja from Kirigakure. Nice to meet you."

Sarutobi Asuma broke out in a cold sweat.

"Uchiha Itachi, Kisame Hoshigaki..."

"Both of you are S-rank rogue ninja, how dare you blatantly trespass into Konoha Village?"

"We will not let you leave today!"

Kisame Hoshigaki laughed, "Oh? You dare to say such a thing? You've got guts..."

"So, Itachi-san, how about we just kill him?"

Uchiha Itachi said indifferently, "Okay, but don't make too much of a commotion."

"it is good."

In an instant, a fierce battle was about to break out between two S-rank rogue ninjas and two Jonin from Konoha!

……

On the other side, Kakashi and Hinata quickly found Sasuke.

Kakashi was more worried that Sarutobi Asuma and Yuhi Kurenai might not be a match for the enemy, so he asked Hinata to look after Sasuke and didn't tell the whole truth, only saying that the two of them might be a threat to Sasuke.

Hinata nodded firmly, Kakashi sighed, and turned to leave.

Sasuke was somewhat surprised to see Hinata, but he didn't say anything.

His treatment of Hinata was certainly different from his treatment of Naruto.

Originally, the two had no connection whatsoever, and Hinata never cheered for her or fawned over her like other girls.

Even if Sasuke is slow on the uptake, he could tell...

Hinata likes Naruto.

In Team 7, Hinata acts more like a mediator.

Even if Naruto and I understand each other deeply, we might even be each other's only confidants.

But on the surface, they still bicker and argue endlessly.

At this point, Hinata will appear and resolve the conflict.

Not to mention, Hinata had helped him many times.

For Sasuke, Hinata is probably the one who best fits the definition of a pure comrade.

"Sasuke, Kakashi-sensei has something urgent to attend to, so we'll have to go to training by ourselves today."

"Ah."

Sasuke took a bite of his favorite bonito rice ball and nodded indifferently.

Hinata couldn't help but glance out the window with some concern.

Sasuke noticed her unease.

"how?"

Hinata quickly shook her head: "No, it's nothing..."

Sasuke misunderstood Hinata's thoughts.

"Are you thinking about Naruto?"

Hinata's face immediately turned bright red.

"No, it's not..."

Sasuke said calmly, "Kakashi-sensei said that he's training under Jiraiya, so he's probably the safest one..."

“They are probably even safer than those of us who live in the village.”

"and……"

Sasuke stopped talking.

Hinata, however, saw through his thoughts.

"Sasuke, are you afraid that Naruto will become even stronger after he returns?"

Sasuke remained noncommittal and simply continued eating in silence.

"No, I think Sasuke isn't afraid that Naruto is stronger, but rather that he hasn't become that strong quickly enough..."

"When Team 7 was first formed, Kakashi-sensei asked us to introduce ourselves. Sasuke said that he carried the mission of the entire Uchiha clan on his shoulders, to revive the clan, and to personally kill that man..."

"Such a heavy and painful obsession must have made Sasuke feel very depressed all these years..."

If it were anyone else, Sasuke would have given up on talking to him long ago.

But Hinata is ultimately a very special case.

Sasuke said indifferently, "There's nothing painful or repressed about it; it's just the destiny I'm destined to bear."

Aren't you the same?

"The Hyuga clan's system is also like a shackle..."

"Look at you, look at Hyuga Neji..."

"But at least as long as your family is still around, there is still a possibility of resolving all the problems."

"And the Uchiha clan..."

Hinata said, "You're right, Sasuke, but..."

"No matter how much I want to break free from the shackles of my destiny, or the corrupt system of my family, I absolutely cannot do it alone..."

"However, I am very confident now, not because I have become stronger, but because..."

"With you all here."

Sasuke's heart skipped a beat.

Hinata smiled gently: "Whether it's Naruto, Sasuke, Neji, or any of our other comrades, I believe that if I want to do something, you will all lend a hand..."

"This is the most precious thing."

"With these, any predicament will eventually be overcome."

Sasuke frowned and asked, "What are you trying to say?"

This was the first time Hinata had such a heartfelt conversation with Sasuke.

She is thoughtful and empathetic; in fact, she had wanted to say these things for a long time.

"I want to say..."

"Sasuke is the same; if you want to fulfill your own obsession..."

"Don't forget our strength."

The chopsticks in the assistant's hand paused slightly.

He didn't know how to respond to Hinata's words.

After a moment of silence, he shook his head.

"That man must be killed by my own hands."