Recruiting White Fang
Konoha
Hatake Sakumo
"Please leave, my father does not receive guests."
Hatake Kakashi said to Naraku who had come to visit, "I will faithfully carry out the tasks my father, Sakumo Kakashi, entrusted to me."
"I am the captain of the Konoha Military Police Force. I have an important case that I need Sakumo's assistance with. Please pass on this message."
Kakashi was slightly taken aback by the words of the visitor. He couldn't refuse the request from the Security Department, so he went inside.
Kakashi had barely entered the room and hadn't even spoken when he noticed the captain of the Military Police Force following him in.
Kakashi's eyes widened in anger at such an impudent person.
"This person is very strong!"
Kakashi's eyes blazed with anger, but this person had managed to sneak in silently without him noticing, clearly demonstrating immense strength.
"Mr. Sakumo, I am Uchiha Nara, the leader of the Konoha Military Police Force. Please forgive my abrupt visit, but the Security Department truly needs your assistance."
Kakashi, who was somewhat angry, heard that the newcomer did not reprimand his father like the previous ones, and even spoke with great respect, which immediately calmed his anger down considerably.
Hatake Sakumo, kneeling on the tatami mat, was pale and had a listless look in his eyes. Hearing Naraku's words...
The arrival of the Security Department seemed odd, but he still whispered to Kakashi:
"Kakashi, you can leave now."
"Hi..."
Hatake Sakumo's voice was very hoarse, a stark contrast to his usual gentle, upright, and calm demeanor.
"Mr. Sakumo, numerous foreign spies within Konoha have been spreading rumors and maliciously slandering you. They have now been apprehended by the Security Department. Hopefully, this has not caused any harm to you."
Despite being ostracized like this, the already deceased White Fang revealed a strange look in his eyes upon hearing Naraku's words.
"Spy? Rumor?"
"Yes, it has been found out. The rumors spread by spies from Hidden Sand and Kumogakure in Konoha have been uncovered by the Security Department, and the investigation has been completed. The spies who spread the rumors have been executed by the Security Department."
"I'm very sorry for the inconvenience this has caused you."
Naraku knelt opposite Hatake Sakumo, bowing slightly in apology.
Although Hatake Sakumo was powerful and intelligent, he could not have predicted this situation.
Hatake Sakumo graduate of the Ninja Academy, has protected Konoha for nearly twenty years. He never expected that he would be ostracized by the very villagers he was protecting.
Thank you for your help.
Hatake Sakumo bowed slightly in return, his face still pale, but slightly better.
If it's a spy spreading rumors, then that makes sense. But why would the person I saved turn against me?
The astute Hatake Sakumo quickly realized the flaw in the words of the opposing Military Police Force captain.
Naraku readily accepted Sakumo's return gift. The so-called spy was, of course, fabricated by Naraku; his capture and execution were completely unfounded.
As for what Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzō did, it was no different from what foreign spies did.
"There are still many foreign spies in Konoha, hiding in the shadows, waiting for their chance to strike. This smear campaign against your reputation has served as a wake-up call for the Security Department. If we don't eliminate these spies, there may be more victims in the future."
"Therefore, the Military Police Force hopes to hire you to work for the Criminal Investigation Division Military Police Force, specializing in espionage."
Hatake Sakumo's achievements today are definitely not due to his lack of intelligence or simplicity.
There might be spies, but the Third Hokage's failure to issue a clarification statement led Sakumo to speculate on the reasons behind it.
"Third Hokage, I have never had the intention of replacing you, why must you do this?"
Sakumo, who was originally not receiving visitors, had been thinking about the events of the past few days.
Despite the criticism and insults, Sakumo never intended to harm the villagers.
The fact that the village he had protected for twenty years was now treating him as a negative example, coupled with the accusations and insults from his teammates, had shattered Sakumo's resolve.
What's the point of living if I'm like this?
However, Kakashi's mother died early, and Kakashi still needs to take care of himself.
Hatake Sakumo raised his pale face and looked at Uchiha Nara.
"Military Police Force Criminal Investigation Division Department?"
"Yes, you are the Daimyo White Fang of Konoha. We are hiring you as the advisor to the captain of the Military Police Force and the deputy head of the Criminal Investigation Division, in charge of espionage and crime."
"You are a victim of rumors, and I believe you would be able to prevent such incidents from happening again. Konoha's environment needs your help, so I hope you will consider this carefully."
Naraku was very polite. White Fang was already dead, and he should have been able to sense the implications of the Third Hokage White Fang's inaction.
Even if the Third Hokage clears White Fang's name, this incident will likely prevent White Fang and the Third Hokage from ever truly reconciling.
White Fang, as the sharpest weapon in the hands of the Third Hokage, has carried out many high-difficulty S-rank missions and has completed them perfectly every time. Now, if any country's enemy is White Fang, they will not be punished for abandoning the mission.
Such a renowned ninja naturally became the face of Konoha. Many wealthy merchants, nobles, and Daimyo specifically requested White Fang when issuing missions.
"Heh, White Fang, Dog Fang, that's all. I'm a piece of trash who breaks the rules, now a disgrace to Konoha. Recruiting me probably won't be of any help."
Hatake Sakumo said self-deprecatingly.
"Mr. Sakumo, I think those who break the rules are indeed useless."
Naraku said seriously, glancing at White Fang's self-deprecating expression, and continued:
"But those who don't cherish their companions are worse than trash."
Hatake Sakumo suffered the greatest sorrow, his spirit broken and devastated.
Upon hearing Naraku's words, his previously pale face and lifeless eyes showed a look of shock, and he appeared somewhat out of control.
Naraku noticed Hatake Sakumo's change and couldn't help but nod inwardly. When it comes to talk-no-jutsu, he really needs to learn more Tenten those guys who are always talking about becoming Hokage.
"Is that what you think?"
Hatake Sakumo was somewhat incredulous and asked a question.
"Yes, those who break the rules are trash, and those who don't cherish their companions are even worse than trash."
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Hatake Sakumo flashed a hearty smile, his previous listlessness vanished, and he seemed to have regained his composure.
Seeing the change in Hatake Shigehiro's expression, Naraku pressed his advantage and said:
"Konoha needs not only powerful ninjas who can kill enemies on the battlefield, but also ninjas who can maintain the peace of the village. Serving in the Military Police Force is also a way of contributing to Konoha."
"If the Daimyo White Fang were to oversee criminal investigations, spies would surely dare not run rampant again, Konoha's crime rate might even decrease. For the sake of Konoha's peace, Mr. Sakumo, would you be willing to serve in the Police Force?"
Upon hearing Naraku's words, Hatake Sakumo pondered for a moment.
The Security Department controlled by the Uchiha is a unique case in Konoha.
Originally, no one but members of the Uchiha could join this department, but in recent years, under the leadership of the current Military Police Force, things have changed.
They gradually began to open up the quotas and recruited many ninjas who were not from the Uchiha Clan.
The ability to quell discontent within the Uchiha and forcibly open the Police Force clearly demonstrates the skill of a leader.
Hatake Sakumo pondered for a moment before speaking:
Where is the Criminal Investigation Division's office located?