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The atmosphere grew rather heavy.

Kakashi watched the two girls eat dessert. After thinking for a long while, he still said unwillingly, "Rin, as long as you're willing to return to Konoha, I'll negotiate with Shiraishi Yoshijo. No matter what conditions he sets, I can agree to them."

Shizune immediately said, "His Majesty lacks nothing. All he ever thinks about is destroying Konoha. Would you agree to that condition?"

Kakashi was instantly rendered speechless.

Just as Shizune had said, he currently had no benefits that could catch Shiraishi Yoshijo's eye.

Rin said at the right moment, "Kakashi, my life in Peach Country is good too. Lady Tsunade, and many people from Konoha, have taken very good care of me. I can't go back to Konoha anymore."

Kakashi had imagined many reunion scenarios. No matter how he pictured it, this should have been a reunion filled with excitement and joy. Yet he had never expected reality to be so heavy and helpless.

After leaving the dessert shop, Kakashi accompanied them back to the hospital. As they parted, Kakashi smiled and said, "Rin, I... I will become Hokage. This time, I will definitely protect you! And I—"

Shizune rolled her eyes and cut him off directly. "Rin doesn't need your protection. She's very strong now!"

Why was this Shizune always giving him a hard time?

Kakashi felt both wronged and helpless.

Rin consoled him, saying, "Kakashi, this isn't like you at all. Don't force yourself."

"No. For you to return to Konoha, I will definitely become Hokage."

Shizune said, "Hey, every other word out of your mouth is Hokage. Konoha doesn't even have a Hokage anymore!"

Kakashi said, ""

There was something strange about this Shizune!

"That's hard to say. Well then, goodbye."

Kakashi turned and left.

Watching Kakashi disappear into the