It Increased Again!

"Is that so?"

"Yes, Hokage-sama!"

"...It seems Kakashi has been put in a difficult position." As the Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi's mouth twitched slightly, and he fell silent.

This was the first time he had encountered something like this, and he suddenly didn't know what to say. In the end, he helplessly took the pipe from his mouth, let out a long sigh, and shook his head, "How is Kakashi doing now?"

"His injuries aren't serious, but because it's his first time, he's still a bit unaccustomed to it." Minato chuckled awkwardly seeing the Hokage like this, feeling a bit guilty as Kakashi's lead instructor. "Hokage-sama, you don't need to worry."

It was me... I didn't teach Obito well enough!

To the point where the once kind child has become like this now.

"That's good!" Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and said with emotion, "Obito is a good young man. I thought that by being with Obito, Kakashi would feel an important bond. I didn't expect something like this to happen."

So.

What exactly happened to make the once helpful, optimistic, and upward-looking young man do something so shocking?

Could it be love?

He pondered for a moment, then looked at Minato, "What do you think, Minato? Should we agree to Kakashi's transfer?"

"I think... we should wait and see." Minato pondered for a moment, then showed that sunny smile again. "Actually, they've already become the most important partners, and Kakashi understands that deep down."

Otherwise.

Why else would he accept Obito's challenge?

It's just that the development and progression of events at the time were a bit beyond everyone's expectations.

This was truly an accident.

"I will also teach Obito well, so he doesn't misuse... that."

"Minato, you have become a qualified teacher. Jiraiya would be proud of you." Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with satisfaction, looking at Minato with a kind smile. "Actually, my opinion is to wait a bit longer." He said, then took a puff of his pipe with a sigh. "The current situation in the Ninja World is a bit tense. Iwagakure and Kumogakure are also secretly mobilizing shinobi. Just as everyone suspects, a new Ninja World War is coming soon. It's really not appropriate to make drastic team changes at this time!"

It affects their synergy.

"Hokage-sama..." Minato opened his mouth to speak, but was interrupted by Hiruzen Sarutobi. "I know what you want to say, don't worry. The Chunin Exams are coming soon. There won't be a large-scale war during this period, or... there won't be a war at all. That's just me overthinking things, hahaha."

A reassuring laugh rang out, and Minato's heart felt much calmer.

At this moment.

Hiruzen Sarutobi found a piece of paper on his desk and said, "Then there's another request here, which is also specifically assigned to Minato." He paused, seeming a bit hesitant. "If Kakashi isn't feeling well yet, please let him rest for a few more days."

"Yes!"

"Thank you for your hard work, Minato."

Hiruzen Sarutobi watched Minato's retreating back. After the door was closed, he sighed and shook his head, "Kakashi still needs to be careful~"

Danzō has been watching him from the beginning.

He has darkness in his heart!

I originally wanted Obito to guide Kakashi towards the right path with his optimistic outlook, but I didn't expect it to turn into this direct confrontation now.

I hope Kakashi's heart doesn't gain any more darkness.

"Then, the next focus... will be preparations for the war." Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up another document, a slight smile on his lips. "The Daimyo's office has been quite generous. The funds were disbursed so quickly. Could it be that they've also noticed the tense atmosphere in the Ninja World?"

Of course.

As long as the money is here, it's fine. The rest is none of my business as Hokage.

He glanced at the bounty poster next to him, fell silent for a moment, then chuckled lightly and ignored it, continuing to handle state affairs.

A mere 370 million Ryo. How could I possibly make a move against my close friend because of that?

Don't forget, they have a long history together!

They were partners from a very young age, always protecting Konoha.

So.

In a way.

Danzō is my dearest friend, my brother!

"How could I, Hiruzen Sarutobi, possibly lay hands on my comrade for a mere sum of money?"

Ridiculous!

"Lord Danzō!"

"En!" Danzō's body trembled slightly. He came back to his senses and looked at his subordinate who was respectfully standing below. He said indifferently, "Have you found out which scoundrels dared to put a bounty on me?"

Ever since the bounty was placed on him, he had a bad feeling.

He always felt like everyone was looking at him with ill intentions. Especially just now... for some reason, he suddenly felt a sense of unease and a chill ran down his spine.

Indeed.

Someone is definitely coveting my body!

Therefore, the person behind the scenes must be found!

Of course.

He somewhat suspected that the person behind the scenes who put out the bounty on him was that guy.

The Root Shinobi dispatched that day had vanished without a trace, and then a bounty on him appeared just a few days later. Because of this, Danzō's suspicion towards him was quite significant.

He just hadn't found the right time or reason to act. After all, the man had been staying within the village, had donated a considerable amount of money to the village in recent years, and hadn't done anything else out of line.

If he were to act rashly, it would surely make other clans uneasy, making them think he was killing merchants indiscriminately for money. This would not be conducive to Konoha's development.

Especially now that the Ninja World was still very unstable, all other matters had to be put aside for the time being.

After a moment of silence, looking at the Root Shinobi who had lowered his head and remained silent, how could Danzō not know what was going on?

He uttered a faint, "Useless!"

Then.

He fell into thought again, because this bounty had really delayed many of his plans.

He couldn't even go to the Land of Rain to investigate the legendary Rinnegan.

That Demigod of the Ninja World was no benevolent figure. Hanzo of the Salamander, who was once mighty and heroic, had now become what he was, which truly made Danzō uneasy.

He worried that that guy would directly break the agreement and oppose his actions at that time.

Danzō sighed inwardly, but outwardly he looked at his subordinate below with a calm expression. At least it's safe here!

After being brainwashed by Root, these guys had all become Danzō's excellent subordinates. Therefore, a mere bit of money wouldn't be enough to cause them to betray him!

However.

Just as he finished this thought.

With a "swish," a Root Shinobi ran in, knelt respectfully, and said with apparent hesitation, "Lord Danzō..."

"What is it?" Danzō's eyelids twitched. He suddenly had a bad feeling.

As soon as he finished speaking.

The Root Shinobi respectfully took out another bounty poster from his embrace. The familiar description, the familiar photo, and...

Danzō's mouth twitched instantly, his face turning ashen as he looked at the bounty amount below.

One zero, two zeros... except for the four at the beginning, all the rest were zeros!

400 million?!

"I... damn it!"

He dared to play this kind of trick on me again?!

Shouldn't it have increased by 10 million?

Now...

The person offering the bounty behind the scenes... he must die!

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