Fear took over his reason, and the last remaining person turned and fled.
Watching the last person disappear into the distance, Kakashi pulled the arm out of his chest and plopped down on the ground.
He was panting heavily, his face deathly pale.
Kakashi looked at the figure with some resentment.
Kakashi sighed, concealing his Sharingan with his Forehead Protector.
Those who slipped through the net...
If he had enough Chakra, he would have wiped them all out!
Root...
This organization is still active.
Scratching his head in slight distress, Kakashi decided to rest for a while before heading back to Konoha.
He had a bad feeling about this.
It seems something big is about to happen in Konoha...
"Thump!"
A muffled thud sounded behind him.
"Whoosh!"
Without a second thought, Kakashi, whose nerves were still on edge, threw out several Shuriken.
"Hey, Kakashi, is this how you welcome me?"
Uchiha Kei appeared, deftly dodging the whistling Shuriken.
"Uchiha Kei?"
Kakashi breathed a sigh of relief and slumped back to the ground.
He then saw the source of the sound.
It's the person who ran away earlier!
"I told you to watch less 'Make-Out Paradise, but you wouldn't listen. See? Now you're showing your weakness."
Uchiha Kei walked up to Kakashi with a teasing tone and extended his hand to him.
"What does this have to do with Make-Out Paradise?"
Kakashi also reached out and, with the help of Uchiha Kei, stood up.
"Of course it's related! A young person doesn't know the value of anything, but an old person can only weep in vain. This is the wisdom of the ancients!"
Kakashi:...
She rolled her eyes at him, somewhat exasperated.
That kid is still so unreliable.
The two have known each other for three years.
When Uchiha Kei joined the Anbu, he was assigned to his team, and Kagami was the captain.
At first, he didn't think much of Uchiha Kei, after all, Itachi's brilliance was enough to overshadow many geniuses.
However, after completing numerous missions, his perception of the Uchiha Kei was completely reversed.
This is someone even more dazzling than Itachi!
Unfortunately...
This guy is a bit unreliable.
Can you imagine Uchiha Kei sneaking out to buy something to eat while on an S-rank dangerous mission?
Even after being caught, he still argued his case.
"Food is as essential as iron; you'll get hungry if you skip a meal!"
This statement nearly shattered Kakashi's worldview at the time.
In conclusion
Uchiha Kei is definitely a genius, one of Konoha's top fighters in the future!
However, it is also an extremely unreliable entity.
Just like Jiraiya, one of the Sannin...
"Who is this guy? I think his attire is from the Konoha Anbu."
After a few jokes, Uchiha Kei got down to business.
Kakashi frowned as well.
"Yes, they are also members of the Anbu."
Uchiha Kei was taken aback for a moment, then a thoughtful expression appeared on his face.
"Members of the root?"
How do you know about the roots?
Kakashi's face showed a look of shock.
Is that strange?
Uchiha Kei raised an eyebrow and looked at Kakashi.
Kakashi's expression turned serious.
"Jing, do you know about the Konoha Daily?"
"Yes, I know. What's wrong?"
Kakashi looked around cautiously and whispered, "Root's target might not be me, but the Konoha Daily!"
He looked up at Uchiha Kei.
Contrary to expectations, Uchiha Kei appeared completely unfazed.
"Aren't you surprised? Maybe the Konoha Daily was even created by Root!"
Uchiha Kei scoffed.
If the Konoha Daily was established by Danzo, that old man Danzo would be laughing in his sleep, wouldn't he?
The Konoha Daily might not have been particularly noticeable at first.
But its true power was only unleashed after the Konoha Daily opened up the market and began to dominate public opinion!
The phrase "the will of the people" has historically been a key indicator of whether a person can hold onto their position as "Shadow."
And the Konoha Daily...
It guides the will of the people!
This is the true power of the Konoha Daily!
If Danzo possessed the Konoha Daily, given the old man's shrewdness, he would have already been eagerly promoting himself.
"Don't worry, the Konoha Daily has absolutely no connection with Root."
Uchiha Kei rubbed his chin, thinking for a moment.
"If we have to say there is a relationship, it's one of hostility!"
Who in Konoha hates Uchiha Kei the most?
No one Danzo, that cunning old man!
This adversarial relationship is absolutely true.
Kakashi opened his mouth, as if to say something, but Naruto and the others rushed over.
"Scene!"
Naruto breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that everything was safe and sound.
Sasuke wanted to say hello too, but his tsundere nature kicked in at the crucial moment, so he crossed his arms and tilted his head back slightly.
Sakura...
Forget it, let's not talk about it anymore!
Mei Terumi, on the other hand, ran all the way to Uchiha Kei.
After looking him up and down, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Although she knew the young man's abilities, she couldn't help but worry.
"Is this the little guy from your class?"
Kakashi looked at the group with curiosity.
Uchiha Kei was somewhat embarrassed.
Actually...
Logically, these belong to your class...
"Huh, are there really people this old at the Ninja Academy?"
When Kakashi looked at Mei Terumi, a look of surprise appeared on his face.
"It looks bigger than me..."
The voice grew softer and softer.
Because he saw Mei Terumi's furious, almost fiery gaze.
"Ah, this is Mei Terumi Kirigakure, she's very strong."
Seeing Kakashi's embarrassment, Uchiha Kei tried to ease the situation.
"Kirigakure?"
Kakashi was taken aback.
Kirigakure, one of the Five Great Shinobi Villages?
Blood Mist?
Haven't we already cut off all contact with the outside world?
However, Kakashi wouldn't say a word about these things.
Since Jing brought her along, there must be a reason.
This trust was built between him and Jing after completing several missions together!
After losing their last Root member, the group continued their journey back to Konoha.
Along the way, Uchiha Kei inquired about the current situation of Konoha.
Since Root has already started eyeing the Konoha Daily.
That means Shisui and Itachi have already begun to proceed according to plan.
Uchiha Kei was eager to know what had happened recently.
"Konoha is still the same as always."
Kakashi thought for a moment and answered truthfully.
"However, there have been quite a few more tasks lately."
Regarding the Anbu missions, Kakashi only gave brief hints.
Uchiha Kei pondered for a moment.
The number of missions in the Anbu has increased...
It seems the plan is progressing quite smoothly.
At least everything is moving in a positive direction.
Thinking of this, Uchiha Kei felt even more eager to return to the village as soon as possible.
After all, he founded the Konoha Daily.
Compared to manipulating public opinion, even Shisui and Itachi combined couldn't match his level.
Uchiha Kei's eyes were deep as he watched the trees rushing past.
If nothing unexpected happens...
One year!
At most one year!
Itachi can become the new Hokage of Konoha!
Uchiha Kei was eager to return home, and the group could see his eagerness.
The speed of their return to the village was increased again and again, and even Sakura, who had the worst physical strength, was gritting her teeth and persevering.
The journey, which should have taken three days, was completed in a day and a half by Konoha group of six.
Gazing at the Konoha Gate so close at hand.
Uchiha Kei felt a surge of emotion.
Sarutobi Hiruzen!
Danzo!
A new war is about to begin.
You...
Are you ready?