Hyuga Hinazuki: It's me...

At the home of Kakashi Hatake.

Resting at home, Kakashi received a signal notification and immediately changed into his Anbu attire.

"Daiko, I have to head out."

Kakashi adjusted his ninja tools, glanced at his children sleeping soundly in their room, and spoke softly to Hatake Daiko.

"Kakashi, has something happened?"

Daiko rubbed her eyes, feigning sleepiness.

"This matter is classified."

Kakashi shook his head.

The leader of the Cloud Village ninjas was equivalent to a diplomatic ambassador; his death in Konoha was tantamount to a declaration of war against the Cloud Village.

Regarding such a matter, the upper echelons of Konoha had issued a strict order: it must be kept secret to avoid causing panic.

It would be best to resolve this matter without shedding blood.

"Kakashi..."

Hatake Daiko's eyes flickered slightly.

For the sake of Kirigakure, the Fourth Mizukage had issued her an order.

She was to make Kakashi betray Konoha and leak Konoha's intelligence.

When that time came, their whole family could return to Kirigakure to live, never having to concern themselves with ninja affairs again.

They could live a peaceful life, without having to risk their heads as ninjas.

"We've been married for so many years, yet you still don't trust me?"

Hatake Daiko wore a look of sorrow.

"I suppose it's only natural; I am from Kirigakure, after all. It's normal for you not to trust me."

"Daiko, no... that's not what I meant."

Kakashi tried to explain to Hatake Daiko.

But Hatake Daiko refused to accept his explanation, even making a show of wanting to take their children and return to her maiden home.

"Papa, Mama?"

Hatake Minami and Hatake Bei were awakened by the noise, looking curiously at their parents, who seemed to be in the middle of a dispute.

The two stood