Konoha, Hokage office.
Tsunade was sitting behind his desk, tapping his fingers lightly on the table, with an urgent letter that had just been delivered spread out in front of him.
The handwriting on the letter was scrawled and hurried, and it was obvious that the person writing the letter was in a state of extreme nervousness at the time.
The content is also very short, even in vernacular that does not need to be deciphered.
That is, Sunagakure was attacked by Akatsuki, Kazekage Gaara was kidnapped, and Konoha was asked for support.
"These guys..."
The finger that was tapping on the table suddenly made a fist and lightly hit the table, making a dull impact sound.
Shizune stood in front of the desk with a solemn expression, hugging the little pig that was always shivering, but hesitated to speak.
"Lady Tsunade, we..."
"I know."
Tsuna Teuchi stopped her and began to issue orders.
"Notify Team Kakashi immediately and let them prepare to leave. In addition, ask Team Guy to follow."
"Naruto is going too? He is..."
Shizune raised a question, but halfway through his words, he swallowed it back after meeting those unwavering eyes.
"At this time, it's too late to think about anything else."
Tsunade stood up, walked to the window, and turned his back to Shizune.
"The only ones who have fought against Akatsuki are Kakashi, Might Guy, Asuma and Kurenai Yuhi.
But Team 10 has not really grown up, and the cooperation of Ino-Shika-Cho is not yet mature.
Team 8 is just a perception class, the only ones that can really come in handy are Kakashi and the class led by Kai."
She paused, with a hint of helplessness in her tone.
"Moreover...Sunagakure is an ally with us. As an ally, how can we stand by and watch? Otherwise, where is the credibility of Konoha?"
Shizune lowered his head and said nothing more.
"Then...Naruto over there..."
"I will ask Yamato to follow."
Tsunade turned around, took out the dice and shook it, while not forgetting to explain.
"Yamato's ability can suppress Nine-Tails to prevent Naruto from going berserk again.
And he always works miracles, doesn't he?"
After she finished speaking, she opened the cup on the table.
As expected, all three dices scored "one".
She glanced at it and then put the dice away expressionlessly.
"Shizune, go and deliver the order."
"Yes."
Orders were given quickly.
In less than half an hour, members of Team Kakashi and Team Guy had arrived at the Hokage office one after another.
The door was pushed open, and Naruto rushed in first, followed by Sakura, Sai, and Kakashi who walked in last.
"Tsunade Mother-in-law! What happened again?"
Naruto is as carefree as ever.
Tsunade didn't answer immediately. He just raised his chin and motioned for him to look to the side.
Naruto followed her gaze and turned his head.
On one side of the office, four people from Team Guy have arrived.
Kai crossed his arms and stood at the front, with a slightly serious expression under his thick eyebrows.
Neji stood behind him without saying a word.
Rock Lee clenched his fists, his eyes burning with fighting spirit, looking ready to rush out at any time.
Tenten was leaning against the wall, with his hands folded across his chest and his expression calm.
And next to Team Guy, there was another person standing.
She has short brown hair, an expressionless face, and her hands hanging by her sides, like a silent tree.
Yamato.
Naruto was stunned for a moment.
"Brother Yamato? Why are you here too?"
Yamato glanced at him and said nothing.
Tsunade cleared her throat, and everyone's eyes focused on her.
"Everyone is here."
She stood up, walked to her desk, put her hands on the table, and glanced at everyone present.
"Before talking about the mission, let me announce something first."
She looked at Yamato and raised her chin slightly.
Yamato took a step forward and stood in front of the three Team Kakashi.
"This is Yamato."
Tsunade's voice is calm and powerful.
"From today on, he will serve as the deputy captain of Team Kakashi and perform missions with you."
Naruto blinked, Sakura tilted his head, Sai still had that fake smile on his face, no expression could be seen.
"After spending the past few days together, you must have gotten to know him well."
Tsunade continued.
"You have also seen Yamato's abilities.
From now on, he will be your deputy team. When Kakashi is away, he will lead the team."
Naruto scratched his head, glanced at the expressionless face of Yamato, and then glanced at Kakashi.
"What about Kakashi-sensei?"
"I'm still your captain."
Kakashi took his hand out of his pocket and spoke lazily.
"It's just one more helper."
Naruto nodded in confusion, and then said something suddenly.
"So now should I call you teacher Yamato, or captain Yamato?"
"Well, that's up to you." Kakashi didn't look at him, just stood still and said casually.
Tsunade saw that no one had any objections, so he turned to the topic.
"Okay, let's talk about the mission."
Her tone suddenly became serious, and the atmosphere in the office became tense.
"We received an emergency request for help from Sunagakure. Kazekage Gaara was kidnapped by Akatsuki."
"What?!"
Naruto's eyes widened and his voice suddenly rose in pitch.
Sakura also changed his expression, remembering that monster-like existence.
Several people from Team Guy also looked solemn, especially Rock Lee.
When everyone was shocked, only Sai--
He remained expressionless.
"Akatsuki..."