Kakashi Hatake understood that Uchiha Kō had handed over was not just a Sage Technique, but a legacy; he had placed his hopes for the future stability of Konoha on Kakashi's shoulders!
As the son of Hatake Sakumo and a disciple of Namikaze Minato, he was meant to strive for and work hard for the future of Konoha. Therefore, this did not make him feel pressured, but rather he felt honored and confident.
Kakashi Hatake knelt on the ground, holding the scroll in both hands. "Hokage uncle, the Hokage, has bestowed upon Kakashi the Sage Technique. I, Kakashi, will certainly not let him down. I swear to protect Konoha and the Ninja World with my life, and I will not bring shame upon the name of Konoha!"
Uchiha Kō smiled and nodded. At the same time, Hatake Sakumo looked at Kakashi, who resembled him by about 80 percent, and suddenly laughed, "Kakashi, remember, a man's word is his bond! Don't let your uncle down!"
Kakashi replied solemnly, "Yes, Father!"
Uchiha Kō patted Kakashi's head with a smile, "Kakashi, come to my house for dinner before you start training!" After saying that, Uchiha Kō hooked his Hatake Sakumo's neck, and the two walked ahead chatting and laughing, with the others following behind in a pleasant atmosphere.
Upon arriving at the Hokage Villa, Uchiha Kō pulled out his electronic key card. The door had been renovated by Orochimaru, incorporating some scientifically advanced features, making it so strong that even Kage Level Hokage Villa couldn't breach its defenses.
This made the people present somewhat envious. After Uchiha Kō swiped his card, the door opened, and Uchiha Kō led the way, and the group entered the villa. Uchiha Rou was at home practicing ninjutsu after school today. When she heard the door open, her eyes lit up. It was her father returning!
There are three room keys in the house: one for myself, one for my mother, and one for my father. My father said he went to Rock District for a meeting to inspect people's livelihoods some time ago, and he should be back now.
"Dad!" Uchiha Kō ran over and threw himself into Uchiha Kō's arms. Uchiha Kō laughed heartily, "Rou Rou, you're twelve years old now, a big girl!"
Uchiha Rou was practically the apple of Uchiha Kō. Not only was she beautiful, but she was also incredibly talented. Most importantly, she knew how to be charming and affectionate, and every time she did, Uchiha Kō couldn't help but spoil her.
Everyone present watched the interaction between the father and daughter. The aunt laughed, especially Hatake Sakumo, who said to Rou Rou, "Rou Rou, come here. Your third uncle brought you some Rock District and a necklace!"
As he spoke, Hatake Sakumo took out three boxes, which he had carefully selected for his eldest niece, Uchiha Rou. Upon hearing this, she quickly broke free from Uchiha Kō's embrace and said with a smile, "Thank you, Uncle, you've gone to so much trouble!"
Hatake Sakumo laughed heartily, "As long as the little princess is happy, that's good. As for money, your third uncle has plenty of money!" This wasn't Hatake Sakumo bragging; although his wealth couldn't compare to Uchiha Kō's, he was still quite well-off.
He was usually quite low-key, and when Uchiha Kō saw this, he curled his lip, thinking, "They're just a few broken rocks!" But he only thought it to himself.
He knew the value of those gems, but he was just a little jealous because he hadn't been able to hold his daughter for long before she was called away!
Uchiha Rou opened the box. Inside were rubies, sapphires, and a black obsidian necklace. Her eyes lit up. "Thank you, Uncle. Isn't this a bit too expensive?" Uchiha Rou hesitated for a moment, then looked at her father.
Uchiha Kō didn't speak, but looked at Hatake Sakumo. Hatake Sakumo then said, "Rou Rou, your father just gave your cousin a big gift. These things are nothing compared to your father's gift!"
Uchiha Rou looked at Uchiha Kō with a puzzled expression. "A big gift? What big gift? What about mine?"
Uchiha Kō naturally understood his daughter's meaning. He smiled and said, "Rou Rou, you already possess it—the chakra refining technique that your father usually teaches you!"
Uchiha Rou's eyes widened. Was this thing really that precious? "Is this it?" After saying that, Uchiha Rou circulated her chakra, and her chakra surged. Then, purple sage patterns appeared on her body.
Kakashi's pupils contracted. His cousin had only used her technique and already reached Kage Level strength? Holy crap, was she that amazing?
Uchiha Kō nodded. "Not bad, it seems you have completely mastered it!" Uchiha Kō had high hopes for his daughter, who combined the bloodlines of the Senju and Uchiha clans.
Once Orochimaru develops a substitute for the Sharingan, he can create a Sharingan and give it to Uchiha Rou Uchiha Rou, at which point she will awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan!
"By the way, Rou Rou, are you graduating soon? After becoming a ninja, will you have a class? Why don't you come to my class?" Kakashi quickly extended an olive branch, and Uchiha Kō did not refuse, but watched this scene with a smile.
If his daughter is talented and receives invitations from others, he, as her father, would certainly be happy to see it!
Kakashi is about to leave the Anbu and start teaching classes. As the Anbu Captain, he is naturally qualified to select his own students.
Uchiha Rou shook her head. "Thank you for the invitation, cousin, but Rou Rou has already chosen a teacher!" Hearing this, Uchiha Kō's heart skipped a beat. Could it be?! He looked at Uchiha Rou.
However, Uchiha Rou stuck her tongue out at Uchiha Kō: "My chosen teacher is Uchiha Itachi. As for my classmates, they haven't been decided yet, but there's a high probability that Sasuke Uchiha!"
Uchiha Rou's words made Uchiha Kō feel a lump in his throat, and his lips twitched. He remembered that the class was divided three days ago. At that time, he originally wanted to separate Uchiha Rou, but Rock District's discussion on people's livelihood interrupted his train of thought.
When he returned, his daughter had already been chosen as a disciple by that long-haired Uchiha Itachi. The class assignments have probably been sent out and posted for two days now! Damn it!
Although he had the right to intervene in class assignments, he didn't want to use his power in this matter. He gritted his teeth, Uchiha Rou blinked, seemingly unaware of the seriousness of the problem.
Hatake Sakumo chuckled and said, "Ah, Itachi, well, he's indeed a ninja who can stand on his own. Even if I were to face him, I would be easily defeated if I wasn't careful!"
Of course it's fake, but to save face for Uchiha Kō, he had to say that! Kakashi frowned. Was Uchiha Itachi really that strong? He'd go and fight him himself!
"So who's the last person in your team?" Uchiha Kō asked helplessly. Since Konoha had already made up its mind, there was no point in thinking about it anymore, so he could only ask.
Uchiha Rou shook her head. "I didn't know that! Because it's usually Itachi-nii who helps me look into it!"
Uchiha Kō felt like he'd punched a pillow; he was really frustrated! So he made a phone call to Shimura Danzō, who had returned from Kirigakure two years ago to continue serving as the school's principal. However, he was itching to practice today, so he was currently instructing his students in ninjutsu.
He adhered to the principle of not being distracted during his studies, so he hung up without even looking at the phone. This left Uchiha Kō speechless, staring at his phone for a long time, unable to recover! Holy crap, Danzo up on me? Could it be that he has another dog, oh no, another person!
He dialed again, and finally Shimura Danzō frowned. Who was this annoying person calling while I was teaching my students? He glanced at his phone screen and saw the number was 001. His expression changed, and he quickly answered, "Hello~ Lord Hokage, hello, hello, oh, I was just teaching my students ninjutsu!"
Uchiha Kō inquired about Shimura Danzō's class assignments, Shimura Danzō smiled and said, "I was just about to report to you, but you were at a meeting in Rock District and your phone was off, so I was thinking of waiting until you came back."
"Hmm, I'd like to know who my daughter's classmates and teachers are." Uchiha Kō's tone softened considerably; he was pleased to know that Shimura Danzō was teaching his students ninjutsu.
A strong youth makes a strong nation; it seems Shimura Danzō took this to heart.
Shimura Danzō smiled and said, "Lord Hokage, your daughter's teacher is Uchiha Itachi, and her teammates are Sasuke Uchiha and Uzumaki Karin."
Uchiha Kō was taken aback. Oh? Uzumaki Karin, not Sakura Haruno! That's interesting. But he did think that Uzumaki Karin and Sasuke Uchiha were quite a good match.
Whether it's bloodline, background, or talent, Uzumaki Karin completely surpasses Sakura Haruno!
"Alright, Danzo, thank you for your hard work, our great Konoha Academy Principal!" Uchiha Kō teased. Shimura Danzō quickly replied, "Lord Hokage, please don't say that. Without your leadership, Danzo wouldn't have achieved his current position."
"Lord Hokage, rest assured, the direction you're pointing is the path Danzo will take!" Shimura Danzō said.
Uchiha Kō chuckled, unable to help but sigh, "Danzo so adorable! I don't know why people always call him the Pot Kage; he's clearly a good person!"
After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Uchiha Kō hung up the phone and then looked at Uchiha Rou: "Alright, I've finished asking. Your other teammate is called Uzumaki Karin, a female genius from the Uzumaki Clan. Remember to get along well with her."
Uchiha Rou nodded. This was the first time she had spent time with her other female ninja teammates, and she was really looking forward to it.
At that moment, Tsunade heard the noise and came out. She was delighted and wanted to throw herself into Uchiha Kō's arms, but when she saw that there were more than just her husband and Rou Rou present, she held back.
"Husband, you're back!" Tsunade's "husband" conveyed everything. Uchiha Kō looked over, his eyes softening. So many years had passed, yet Tsunade was still as beautiful as when he first saw her.
He smiled and nodded, "Wife, I'm back!" The two looked at each other across the distance, their sweetness seemingly transcending dimensions, making everyone present feel incredibly happy.
Everyone bowed respectfully upon seeing Tsunade: "Greetings, Lady Hokage!"