Should They Join the Anbu?

In the Hokage's Office. Google search reading.

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the two standing before him with a kindly smile and said in an exceptionally friendly tone.

"Kakashi and Hyuga Setsuna, right? As geniuses of Leaf Village, I've wanted to meet you for a long time."

"Hello, Lord Third Hokage."

The two spoke to Sarutobi Hiruzen respectfully.

Hyuga Setsuna secretly observed Sarutobi Hiruzen as well. He discovered that Hiruzen had not yet become the lecherous old man who would later use the Telescope Technique to peep on women's bathhouses.

Sarutobi Hiruzen, still in his prime, should have looked rather imposing, right?

Mm, just a little imposing.

Hearing their respectful greeting, Sarutobi Hiruzen chuckled and said.

"You don't need to be so polite with me."

"I called you here this time to arrange your assignments. After all, there aren't many vacancies in the village's ninja teams right now."

As soon as he finished speaking, Kakashi raised his brows and asked with slight confusion.

"Then, Lord Third, if there are no openings in the ninja teams, what arrangements do you have for us...?"

Looking at the puzzled Kakashi, Sarutobi Hiruzen pondered briefly before slowly speaking.

"Mm... As for your assignments, I was thinking of placing you in the Anbu for training."

"You may not know much about the Anbu. Or perhaps you've heard some things from your fathers or elders, but let me explain it to you anyway."

As Sarutobi Hiruzen began chattering on about the Anbu's history and purpose, Hyuga Setsuna quietly rolled his eyes. Haha.

"Is this human the powerful one known as a 'Kage'?"

"It seems that even after gaining the power of Chakra, humans as individuals are still so insignificant and weak."

"Once I return, all Chakra shall ultimately return to me!"

Within the Sealing Space, Otsutsuki Kaguya saw Sarutobi Hiruzen through Hyuga Setsuna's body. Upon seeing his feeble Chakra and physique, she commented disdainfully.

Listening to Otsutsuki Kaguya's scornful assessment, Hyuga Setsuna wore a bitter smile.

But she was speaking the truth. Even if Uchiha Madara and Hashirama Senju stood before Otsutsuki Kaguya, they would not be her opponents. At most, they could cause some trouble for Otsutsuki Kaguya, who lacked combat experience.

After all, the difference displayed between Kekkei Mōra—or Six Paths-level powerhouses—and those beneath them was simply enormous, like a heavenly chasm.

After finishing his explanation of the Anbu's history and origins, Sarutobi Hiruzen, parched from talking, picked up a cup of tea and drank it. Then he happily took another puff from his pipe.

"After joining the Anbu, the two of you can greatly improve your strength and experience. So, how about it? Do you want to join the Anbu?"

After thinking for a while, Hyuga Setsuna still chose to join the Anbu. For now, there was nowhere more suitable for growing stronger than the Anbu.

"I agree to join the Anbu, Lord Third Hokage." ×2

After voicing his agreement to join the Anbu, Hyuga Setsuna looked in surprise at Kakashi, who had made the same choice.

Kakashi turned and looked at Hyuga Setsuna, whose eyes were full of surprise.

He seemed to be saying, What a coincidence. You're going to the Anbu too, brother.

Kakashi's mouth twitched slightly. He then turned away from Hyuga Setsuna and resumed his expressionless poker face.

Seeing the two agree in unison to join the Anbu, Sarutobi Hiruzen said with a smile.

"Good. Since both of you have agreed to join the Anbu, I'll have someone take you there in a few mornings."

"For now, consider this a vacation before you enter the Anbu. After all, you probably have much to discuss with your friends."

"Oh, right. These are your ninja forehead protectors. They were originally supposed to be given to you by your teacher, Omino, but I will pass them on to you instead. Once you put them on, you will officially be ninja."

As he spoke, Sarutobi Hiruzen opened a drawer on the right side of his desk, took out two brand-new Leaf Village ninja forehead protectors, and handed them to the two.

"Congratulations. These are Leaf Village ninja forehead protectors. Put them on."

Hyuga Setsuna took a forehead protector from Sarutobi Hiruzen and tied it around his left arm.

Kakashi also took his forehead protector and tied it around his forehead.

"All right, now that everything has been discussed, you may go back."

Watching the two leave the office, Sarutobi Hiruzen sat at his desk and looked at the village outside the window and the Hokage Monument as he softly said.

"Lord First Hokage, Lord Second Hokage, today's Leaf Village is flourishing, and the Will of Fire is continuing without end."

"Where leaves dance, fire burns on."

"The firelight will continue to illuminate the village and allow new leaves to sprout."

After the two walked out of the Hokage Building.

Hyuga Setsuna asked Kakashi beside him.

"So, Kakashi, do you want to go to the Ninja Academy and have a meal with Kurenai and Obito? After all, we'll be joining the Anbu soon."

"No, I still have to go back and train."

Kakashi looked hesitant, but he ultimately refused.

"Training so excessively will wear your body down. You need to rest properly sometimes."

But no matter how Hyuga Setsuna tried to persuade him, Kakashi stubbornly insisted that he was going to train and would not attend the meal.

"All right, all right. Then I'll be leaving first."

Seeing Kakashi's determined expression, Hyuga Setsuna could only leave helplessly.

Watching Hyuga Setsuna walk away, Kakashi turned and headed toward the Leaf Village training grounds. He still had to practice Hatake Style Kenjutsu today.

Meals and women could not stop his training. Only the Hatake Clan's swordsmanship was his true love.

Kakashi thought with a firm expression as he walked toward the training grounds.

Outside the Ninja Academy.

"Hey, Kurenai, Obito, Rin, over here!"

With a gentle smile on his face, Hyuga Setsuna waved both hands at the people in the distance.

"Setsuna, is that a ninja forehead protector? That's so cool."

Obito Uchiha ran over carelessly, his face full of envy.

Kurenai Yuhi and Rin also walked over and looked at Hyuga Setsuna.

"Setsuna-kun." ×2

Hyuga Setsuna looked at the three and said with a gentle smile.

"How about we go have a meal together and celebrate my early graduation?"

"I wanted to invite Kakashi too, but unfortunately, that guy kept saying he had to train and refused to come."

Hearing Hyuga Setsuna's words, Obito Uchiha said with a face full of disdain.

"Forget that stuck-up Kakashi. That guy is just secretly a pervert at heart. One day, I'll expose his true face for you all to see. Just wait and see if you don't believe me."

Rin Nohara asked worriedly.

"Is it really okay for Kakashi to keep training like this?"

"Mm, I tried to persuade him too, but he kept insisting that he had to train."

Kurenai Yuhi came to Hyuga Setsuna's side with a happy smile.

"Congratulations on becoming a ninja, Setsuna-kun."

"You should work hard too, Kurenai."

Looking at Hyuga Setsuna, who exuded a unique charm, Kurenai Yuhi felt her heart beating a little faster.

I will definitely catch up to you, Setsuna-kun.

Until then, please make sure to wait for me.

Thus, the group of four walked along the streets of Leaf Village, chatting happily.

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