Early in the morning, not long after Uzumaki Mina had left for Konoha Hospital, someone knocked on the door.
When Uchiha Yoichi opened it and saw who was outside, he said in surprise, "Jonin Hatake..."
"Young Yoichi, sorry for the intrusion. After hearing that you had returned, I wanted to come and thank you in person."
After saying this, Hatake Sakumo presented the gift box in his hands. His etiquette was impeccable.
"You're too polite. Please come in and have a seat, Jonin Hatake. Kakashi, you too."
Uchiha Yoichi was actually a little unaccustomed to this. Although the Uchiha Clan also had its etiquette, many of its members did not care much about it. They were not as rigid as the Hyuga Clan and could be quite casual at times.
After ushering Hatake Sakumo and Kakashi into the living room, Uchiha Yoichi poured them each a cup of tea. It was barley tea that had been chilled in advance. He had very low standards when it came to drinks.
"Jonin Hatake, I heard from Elder Kenji. Thank you for mentioning my matter before the Daimyo."
"Young Yoichi, you truly helped a great deal. Without you, the mission would have failed, and the Daimyo would have been thrown into a grave crisis."
Hatake Sakumo shook his head as he spoke, making no attempt to claim credit that did not belong to him.
After Hiruzen Sarutobi and Hatake Sakumo returned from the Daimyo's Mansion, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire sent a second group of envoys to the Daimyo's Mansion of the Land of Rivers. They fiercely condemned Sunagakure for daring to disregard the shinobi regulations and assassinate a Daimyo.
Sunagakure naturally refused to accept the blame. They claimed that Konoha's White Fang had done it and that they had gone