"Akaseki..." Sarutobi clicked on the cigarette holder twice, and then called Akaseki in a sincere voice.
"Lord Hokage, what are your orders?" Akaseki was still wondering what he was going to say.
"Do you know what is the most important thing about a ninja?" Sarutobi continued to ask seriously.
"Bond!" Akaseki said firmly.
Sarutobi:...
"There's more." Sarutobi Faced with such an answer Will of Fire, naturally he couldn't say it was wrong.
Akaseki thought for a while and asked tentatively, "A tough talk?"
"Nonsense! What are you talking about? Who called you this!" Sarutobi I originally wanted to order a little Akaseki, but don't listen to those Uchiha Clan people.
But Akaseki blinked and said, "Teacher Jiraiya taught me."
Sarutobi:...
"You should... keep yourself clean!" Sarutobi corrected naturally.
Akaseki:???
What is this answer called?
Clean and self-sufficient, second only to "Bond"?
Sarutobi saw that Akaseki didn't understand it at all, and couldn't help but have a headache - this child was fine before, but at most he was led astray by the Uchiha Clan, why now... wait a minute!
Sarutobi Suddenly remembered something.
"Hey, please think more about Uchiha Hikari!" Sarutobi thought of those "rumors" and instantly understood - it was still Kensho Uchiha's fault!
"Light?" Akaseki was still wondering why Third suddenly mentioned light.
Immediately Akaseki reacted - did Third misunderstand something? Think she was bullied by the Uchiha Clan when she stayed at Rōran?
"It's good just for Rōran. This is also for me and Ranwu!" Akaseki explained in one sentence.
Sarutobi, Utatane Clan:...
Just stay with Rōran so that you and Ranwu can be well?
What kind of expansion is this?
Sarutobi and Utatane Clan looked at each other.
Today's young people...
"Okay, you go down." Sarutobi rubbed his swollen temples.
Akaseki left Hokage Office confused. He didn't get any missions this time. It seemed like the war had just stopped, so Akaseki could have a good New Year.
After Akaseki came out of Hokage Office, he went home to rest for a while and went to see Jiancheng Clan Leader first.
After meeting Clan Leader, Akaseki talked about meeting "Sage of Six Paths" again this time.
"Okay! Your bloodline has improved again, and with the token of Sage of Six Paths... Uchiha Clan is one step closer to taking charge of Ninshu again!" Jiancheng said excitedly.
"Ame-no-Hoko Mark" has been automatically attributed by Jiancheng to "Sage of Six Paths's token", not just a weapon.
Akaseki didn't say anything about Third Ninshu, but that's how Kensho Uchiha understood it from the beginning...
"Besides, this time I met Sage of Six Paths together with Hizashi Hyuga..."
Akaseki did not tell the specific situation of "Chimera", only that it had been killed, but he told Hizashi that "Future might be able to relieve Caged Bird's guidance" and informed Jiancheng.
"But I don't know when it will be successful. Before that Clan Leader must keep it secret and don't let others know." Akaseki specially warned.
In fact, no need to warn, Jiancheng also knows that this kind of thing cannot be leaked.
The reason why Akaseki told Jiancheng was to let Clan Leader know what might happen to the Hyuga Clan, and more importantly - Wan 1. While Akaseki was away, what dangers did Hizashi have and what blame he received in the village, especially when Hyuga Clan might have discovered something and taken action...
Uchiha Clan If you have a chance, you can try it!
Normally, for the Uchiha Clan, there is no benefit at all for the Branch Family who helps Hyuga Clan. Not only is there no benefit, there is no chance of winning - no. It's because he's afraid of the Hyuga Clan, but Hyuga Clan's control over Branch Family is absolute. If they directly activate "Caged Bird", who can keep it?
But if this Hyuga tribesman can unlock "Caged Bird", that would be another matter!
If you take a gamble, you might be able to earn the entire Hyuga Clan...
Jiancheng also understood what Akaseki meant, nodded and said, "Well, in that case, Sage of Six Paths should also be trying to reunite those small sects around the Uchiha Clan... Don't worry, Hizashi Hyuga... Well, I will pay attention to him in the future."
Jiancheng has a very thorough understanding...
After Akaseki reported the situation, he also asked about personal matters, "Clan Leader, how are you recently... Ranwu? Nothing happened, right?"
Ordinarily Ranwu has been in the village, so nothing could happen.
But Hiruzen Sarutobi's attitude just now was so weird that Akaseki couldn't think more about it.
Jiancheng immediately "understood" when Akaseki asked the question knowingly.
"Miroku Miko is temporarily staying with Chizuru Clan Elder. You don't have to worry." Jiancheng whispered to Akaseki.
Akaseki:???
Why are you always so quiet?
And...
Does your answer have anything to do with my question?
"Ranwu" and "Miroku"... they don't sound alike either!
"I mean... Ranwu of Forest Street." Akaseki can only suspect that Clan Leader is deaf--Hey, Mangekyo Sharingan's eyesight has deteriorated since he woke up, why is his ear deaf now?
Seeing Akaseki's reaction, Jiancheng knew that he seemed to have made a mistake, so he coughed twice and corrected. "Ranwu... I didn't hear anything happened... By the way.,Forest Street... there has been another funeral recently, it seems that Kato Clan's wife was killed in battle a while ago... I don't know if Iwagakure defeated them."
Anyway, there were no outsiders around, so Jiancheng took the opportunity to make a comment.
But it does make Forest Street people depressed.
When Iwagakure just fell out, a wave of surprise attacks happened to kill Nawaki.
Now the fighting intensity is obviously not high, but another Jonin was killed, and it was Forest Street again!
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"It seems that there is a funeral today... and there is no disagreement with Dan Katō. Since you are back, let's go and have a look." Jiancheng said after recalling it.
Akaseki agreed upon hearing this, went back and changed his clothes, then headed to Forest Street.
This year's New Year, Konoha finally feels like celebrating the New Year after a long absence.
In the previous five years, the war had just been declared in the first year, and the war was still in full swing in the following four years. About 70% to 80% of Chunin and Jonin in the village were away all year round, and the Chinese New Year was no exception.
Although the war in Iwagakure is still undecided, at least half of Chunin and Jonin are in the village...
Because of the Northwest war, everyone still didn't make any big plans for the New Year, but it was much more lively and warm.
Of course, some are happy and some are sad...
Over the past five years, countless ninja families have endured the pain of having their loved ones killed in battle, and become even more sad every festive season.
Especially in families where both parents are ninjas, they are more likely to cut the hemp rope at the smallest points...
For example, the couple Sō Katō and Natsu of Forest Street died in the war one after another in the past five years, leaving only their five-year-old daughter behind.
When Akaseki came to Forest Street, he found that a funeral was indeed being held.
Five years ago, Akaseki had attended the funerals of Shizune's father and Sō Katō. She never expected that she would have to attend her mother's funeral now.
This time Akaseki even changed his clothes. When Lanjun saw Akaseki at the street corner, he knew what he was doing, so he shook his eyes and let him in...
It's the same mourning hall as last time.
It's just that this time there is no pregnant woman who endured her grief five years ago, but there is a little girl crying loudly.
When Akaseki came, he was catching up with Tsunade. Worried that Shizune, who had been crying for a long time, was too sad, he approached from behind and put his palm on her head. After a flash of green chakra, Shizune also fainted, and Tsunade also took her away.
When he turned around, Tsunade saw Akaseki who had just come in and consciously stood in the corner...
But since it was not the time to say hello, Tsunade just nodded to him and left with Shizune in his arms.
Akaseki also found out at the funeral that Natsu's death was indeed quite unfortunate...
Akaseki had seen her before departure, and she didn't look like Obito's mother. She "went to the top" shortly after giving birth and took the initiative to apply to go to the front line to fight, with no intention of coming back alive.
Natsu Previously, the village did not send her to the front line due to childcare reasons - the parents of single-parent children would not be sent to the battlefield easily.
Now it's because Shizune has gone to school, so Natsu has returned to the battlefield.
However...
The first time he went to the battlefield, he was killed by Stone Ninja in a contact battle, which became Stone Ninja's biggest victory in several months.
Kensho Uchiha's previous complaint, although impolite and hellish, was really appropriate...
After the funeral, Ranwu found Akaseki.
"The mission was successful? Root didn't get there first, right?" Ranwu asked immediately.
Since the incident of "Ryūmyaku", Ranwu's hostility towards Root has also skyrocketed.
"No, Hizashi and I found Chimera and eliminated it." Akaseki did not hide anything from Ranwu, and even told what Chimera did back then.
"Is there such a thing? In this way, Hyuga Clan's Caged Bird is not without reason..." Ranwu said with emotion.
"What kind of reason is this? At most it's a "motive". In the final analysis, it's their lack of humanity... In this Shinobi World, who doesn't have a few enemies and a few people who are targeting him?
"Afraid of the tribesmen killing each other, they completely enslaved some of them... Why don't we Uchiha Clan see us, and afraid of brothers and sisters killing each other, we plan to have children?" Akaseki shook his head disparagingly, not agreeing with this statement.
Ranwu didn't argue about anything, she just said it casually, after all... "Caged Bird" is weird no matter how you think about it, and it is difficult for outsiders to understand its rationality. As for the Hyuga Clan's "inside", it can only be said that she has adapted to it. After all, it has been like this for generations.
"Kato didn't come?" Akaseki looked around at the crowd of people dispersing, and then asked Ranwu in a low voice.
"Don't mention it!" Ranwu's face turned dark when he heard this.
"Hey, he doesn't want to go out either..." Akaseki now understands why he said he was having trouble with Dan Katō.
It seems that Dan Katō's psychological problems have not been alleviated at all.
Fortunately, since it is in Forest Street, even if Shizune has no surname and no uncle, he is still not an orphan that no one cares about...