Yamato Was So Easy to Handle

At the Medical Unit headquarters, Kazashiro finally saw Sakumo as he had hoped.

However, they were separated by glass in the corridor.

Sakumo is currently not allowed to be visited by anyone. Even Kakashi, like Kazashiro, can only stand outside the corridor until the other party's condition improves before he can enter.

"Alright, let's talk in the room next door."

Feeling that it was about time, Hiruzen reminded Kazashiro to follow him.

Kazashiro slammed his fist against the corridor wall, his face grim.

Seeing Kakashi sitting dejectedly on a chair in the corridor, he wanted to say something, but in the end, he said nothing and could only follow Hiruzen into a room.

"You've seen Sakumo's situation; he's no longer capable of continuing the work of Hokage."

Standing in this airtight room, Hiruzen stared directly at his disciple, whose face, already wrinkled, was marked with age spots.

"After discussions with my advisors, they have all agreed that you will serve as the Acting Hokage."

Acting Hokage?

Kazashiro was about to refuse on his own, but he stopped him abruptly.

"I understand, I will do my job well."

Hiruzen was somewhat surprised by his disciple's answer.

He noticed the hesitation Kazashiro showed in that instant. He had already guessed that the other party was likely to refuse, so he prepared many reasons to persuade him. He did not expect that the final answer he received would be agreement.

My disciple has grown into a ninja capable of shouldering great responsibilities.

Hiruzen thought with a touch of relief.

"In that case, I will summon the Jonin tomorrow to explain the situation. If no one objects, I can send someone to report to the Daimyo."

Since Kazashiro is serving as the Acting Hokage, there is no need for an official statement from the Daimyo's Mansion.

Of course, if Kazashiro does indeed become the Fifth Hokage, these advisors will still need to meet with the Daimyo to explain the matter.

"We'll discuss the audience later. The paperwork will be handled by me, advisors Utatane and Mitokado for now. Your immediate task is to unite the people and rebuild Konoha's military strength."

After telling Kazashiro about some necessary short-term tasks, Hiruzen hurriedly left the room.

He also needs to find two other advisors and have them prepare to release the announcement.

Looking at Hiruzen's somewhat hunched figure, Kazashiro smiled self-deprecatingly.

I'm going to be Hokage!

Although it contains the word "agent" in front of it.

But this does not prevent me from carrying out my plan.

Konoha still has many problems to solve, and there are many things that Kazashiro dislikes. He needs to prune away those jarring parts like trimming branches.

This is why he agreed to serve as the Acting Hokage.

"I really don't want to go home."

Kazashiro, who already had some plans in mind, suddenly scratched his head, feeling that if he went home now, he would have to face his troublesome father.

However, out of reverence for Danzo, he reluctantly left the Medical Unit headquarters and headed home.

"Hiruzen already told you?"

Sure enough, as soon as he entered the door, before he even had a chance to change his shoes, Kazashiro heard his father's voice, which was gloomy yet tinged with excitement.

Looking up, he saw that his once spacious living room was now filled with ninjas who used to belong to Root.

With Sakumo falling into a coma, Danzo gathered all his former subordinates, waiting for his son to become Hokage and rebuild Root.

"I told you, I'll be the Acting Hokage."

Kazashiro truthfully recounted what he had heard.

"That's good. Becoming the Fifth Generation — the Acting Hokage?!"

Danzo's voice almost trembled with excitement.

What's going on? Isn't he the Fifth Hokage?

After a moment of change in expression, Danzo realized Hiruzen's plan.

Did that old bastard trick me at the last minute?

However, so be it. It won't stop me from rebuilding Root or becoming the father of the Hokage.

"You should know what the first thing to do after taking office is, right?"

Danzo calmed himself down and looked at Kazashiro with a hint of relief in his eyes.

"Reorganize Konoha and minimize the impact of this attack."

Kazashiro's answer was not what Danzo wanted.

Danzo, still unwilling to give up, pressed on, "And then?"

"Mobilize Konoha's economy to support the Research Bureau's work to the greatest extent possible."

"And then what?"

"..."

Danzo asked several times before finally understanding the complex look in his son's eyes.

This child doesn't want to rebuild the Root.

"Why?"

Danzo didn't understand that if Root were rebuilt, it would become the sharpest blade in his hands. As long as he had it in his grasp, Kazashiro could declare himself the Fifth Hokage at any time.

"The Root will exist in Konoha in another form, Father."

Kazashiro took a few steps forward, raised his head and looked up at Danzo: "However, I want to take over Root's assets in the Land of Fire. Only in this way can Konoha complete its preparations in a short period of time without relying on the Land of Fire's funds."

"Do as you please."

Seeing Kazashiro's serious expression, Danzo gripped his cane tightly, barely suppressing the urge to hit him, and stormed out of the living room.

With Danzo's departure, the Root ninjas gathered at Shimura Residence also left one after another. Only Aburame Ryoma glanced at him as he left, seemingly not quite understanding why Kazashiro was unwilling to rebuild Root.

Kazashiro offered no explanation, forcing a smile as he bid farewell.

"Brother Kazashiro!"

When only Kazashiro was left in the living room, Bai and Kimimaro, who had been hiding at the bottom of the stairs, rushed out and threw themselves into Kazashiro's arms.

"Alright, alright, you two are too tight. Did you study properly while I was gone?"

The next day.

After thinking all night, Kazashiro yawned and left home, only to see Danzo about to depart at the door.

Both of them had the same destination: the conference hall in Konoha.

However, Danzo clearly had no intention of waiting for his son. After seeing Kazashiro come out, he snorted coldly and walked forward with two guards, without stopping at all.

"Tsk, I was even thinking of giving you a ride along the way, but this is the path you chose yourself, Dad."

Kazashiro remained calm and activated the Flying Thunder God Technique.

"So why me again?"

Yamato's face was full of distress.

He also wanted to sleep in late, and he also wanted to eat breakfast made by Bai himself.

Why, why was he the only one waiting for Kazashiro's arrival at the entrance of this conference hall, holding Flying Thunder God Kunai, just as the sun was rising?

"You're my most trusted junior, Yamato. However, I have indeed relied on you a bit too much lately, and I knew it..."

Kazashiro patted Yamato on the shoulder, but before he could finish speaking, he saw Yamato, who had been looking dejected, suddenly perk up again.

"Don't worry, Brother Kazashiro, I will continue to be someone you can rely on, and I will definitely live up to your expectations."

Wood Release user who's super easy to deal with.

Kazashiro gave a thumbs up in his heart.