Sarutobi's Renewed Confirmation

Kakashi and Yun Yan had developed a very good rapport; now, Kakashi only needed to glance at Yun Yan to understand what he meant.

He meant that you should explain the specific details of the task process; I'm too lazy to waste my breath on that.

Kakashi, annoyed, didn't even bother to comment.

Kakashi looked around with a slightly bewildered expression and realized with mixed feelings that he was the only one in the entire Hokage's office who listened to everyone and was the only good boy.

After sighing inwardly, Kakashi finally spoke, recounting the entire mission in great detail from beginning to end.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sat behind his desk, listening and nodding.

Occasionally, Hiruzen Sarutobi would stop and ask about things he needed to be careful about, and Kakashi would answer in detail about those things.

Of course, there were some things Kakashi himself wasn't aware of, so Yun Yan couldn't help but add a few words from the side.

For a moment, the three of them narrated, asked questions, and added information, creating a surprisingly harmonious atmosphere in the Hokage's office.

By the time all the details of this long mission had been explained, quite some time had passed.

Showing no signs of fatigue, Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep drag on his pipe. After listening to what he had said, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"So that's what happened. This mission was really full of twists and turns, with unexpected events occurring frequently."

Kakashi, Yun Yan, I never expected that you would arrive at the border of the Fire Country only to witness the complete annihilation of our Konoha team, and that our Konoha ninjas were forced to suffer such treatment...

Okay, it's understandable that you two couldn't contain your anger and retaliated.

"If it were me in that situation when I was young, I would definitely have retaliated."

Upon hearing this, Yun Yan raised an eyebrow, inwardly thinking:

Sarutobi, you mean that when you were young, you would have retaliated in this situation, but now that you're old, you won't retaliate and will just endure it?

Although this was only Yun Yan's innermost thought, and he didn't say it directly, his eyes clearly expressed this emotion.

Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately saw the disdain in Yun Yan's eyes. The old man smiled and shook his head.

"Yun Yan, it's not what you think."

What I mean is, when I was younger, I had a bad temper and would retaliate in such situations, but I wouldn't do that now. Now I would use a more intelligent approach.

Yun Yan rolled his eyes, too lazy to even comment.

They're not ashamed at all; they're proud of it. They even say they're using a more intelligent method. They're clearly just too old to face things head-on, so they have to resort to roundabout ways to make themselves seem wise.

Oh.

Ignoring Yun Yan's eye roll, Hiruzen Sarutobi a puff of his pipe and continued:

"No matter what, what's done is done, and you two have both taken your revenge. A considerable number of people in Kumogakure have died at your hands."

Although your mission encountered many twists and turns, the final result was good, and that's enough.

Hmm, Kakashi, Yun Yan, you two did a good job this time.

Especially you, Yun Yan, your actions have greatly damaged the vital forces of Kumogakure and greatly enhanced the prestige of Konoha. You... have done more good than bad."

Yun Yan resisted the urge to roll his eyes again and stood still, quietly listening to Hiruzen Sarutobi's evaluation.

And they still say I've done nothing wrong? Isn't this just another way of putting me in a bad light?

Therefore, Yun Yan bluntly stated:

"Lord Hokage, you flatter me. I did not do this for Konoha, and I never intended to enhance Konoha's prestige in the first place."

My idea is very simple: an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, no need for all that complicated nonsense.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was speechless once again.

Damn it, they're not cooperating! I already told them you've done nothing wrong, shouldn't you be accepting the task with humility and saying you should continue to work hard? All the other ninjas are doing the same thing!

Forget it, forget it. This approach shouldn't be used on someone as reckless as you. It's just not right to use this approach on you, which is meant for other ninjas!

By now, Hiruzen Sarutobi was also somewhat weary. He waved to Yun Yan, signaling him to go back.

"Alright, alright, Yun Yan, whatever makes you happy."

This mission lasted quite a while, and you haven't been home for a bit, have you? Go home and rest. The mission reward will be transferred to your account later, so don't worry about that."

Yun Yan nodded decisively:

Okay, then I'll go home for vacation.

"Lord Hokage, if there's anything you need, or if there's any interesting or technically demanding mission, please send Anbu Ninja to my house."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with a subtle expression, indicating that he understood.

Too lazy to Hiruzen Sarutobi, Yun Yan simply vanished in a Body Flicker Technique, leaving the Hokage's office and heading straight for his home.

After Yun Yan left, Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head helplessly.

Kakashi stood in the Hokage's office, feeling somewhat embarrassed by the Lord Hokage's expression. He wanted to say a few good words for Yun Yan:

"Lord Hokage, please don't take Yun Yan to heart. He's always been like this; it's not like it just started today."

"I know, I know."

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand helplessly to indicate that he understood.

However, being the Hokage, this feeling of helplessness came and went quickly. Soon, Hiruzen Sarutobi himself, and his expression became serious.

Kakashi also became serious; he understood that the Lord Hokage had something important to ask him.

As expected, Hiruzen Sarutobi asked Kakashi seriously:

"Kakashi, there's something I need to confirm."

Kakashi respectfully:

"Lord Hokage, please speak."

"This time, the two of you launched a counter-invasion of the Lightning Country, rampaging across Lightning Country territory and slaughtering enemies."

During that time, you two were working separately, right?

Kakashi was a little confused about what Hiruzen Sarutobi was asking, but he nodded earnestly, indicating that it was indeed the case.

After a moment's hesitation, Hiruzen Sarutobi continued earnestly:

"After you finished your rampage in the Land of Lightning Country and returned to the border of the Fire Country, you two reunited, didn't you?"

Kakashi nodded again, indicating that this was correct.

"So, on the night you wrote the mission report, were you two together?"

Or to put it more directly, did Yun Yan leave your side that night? Was he with you the whole time?

To be honest, Kakashi was a little confused by the question, Hiruzen Sarutobi's serious expression when he asked it made Kakashi feel uneasy.

Kakashi immediately realized that something might have happened that he was unaware of, and that it might involve Yun Yan.

Without further speculation, Kakashi immediately recalled the night he wrote the mission report, following Hiruzen Sarutobi's question.

Ninjas generally have pretty good memories, and Kakashi's memory is no exception. He quickly recalled the general events and details of that night.

After confirming it in his mind, Kakashi earnestly Hiruzen Sarutobi in front of him:

"Lord Hokage, I don't know what happened, but that night you mentioned, the night I was writing the mission report, I was indeed with Yun Yan the whole time, and Yun Yan didn't leave my side."

He heard the answer he wanted to hear, but Hiruzen Sarutobi clearly wanted to confirm it again:

"Kakashi, are you sure?"

Kakashi said it solemnly:

"Lord Hokage, I can confirm that."

Having finally received confirmation from Kakashi, Hiruzen Sarutobi breathed a sigh of relief, which also put an end to a small worry on his mind.

Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's visibly relaxed state, Kakashi was completely baffled.

What exactly happened? Why is the Lord Hokage asking me to confirm this? Judging from the Lord Hokage's state just now, it seems he's confirming... Yun Yan's alibi from that day?

That's right.

That very night, the Root was subjected to a blatant attack, and Danzo and the Root suffered heavy losses.

Afterwards, Hiruzen Sarutobi speculated that the No-Face had been hiding his face and tail was probably Yun Yan in disguise.

But Kakashi's mission report arrived the very next day, clearing up Hiruzen Sarutobi's doubts.

Hiruzen Sarutobi understood that Yun Yan and Kakashi had been wreaking havoc in the Land of Lightning Country during that time, and he hadn't had the time or opportunity to return to Konoha to attack Root.

With a sufficient alibi, it is proven that the No-Face who attacked Root was not Uchiha Yunyan.

Having ruled out the troublemaker as a suspect, Hiruzen Sarutobi breathed a sigh of relief.

However, he still had some concerns in his heart. So, after Kakashi returned and Yun Yan left, he asked Kakashi again to confirm the matter privately.