Playing Spy Family

Kakashi even bowed slightly to Kabuto Yakushi as he spoke. "Please, Kabuto."

Kabuto hurriedly stepped aside, his voice firm. "You needn't bow to me, Lord Hokage. Konoha is my home. Countless people gave their lives and fought for the peace we have now. It was hard-won."

"I, Kabuto Yakushi, will never allow anyone to destroy that peace!" The cold gleam he had once worn as a spy returned to his eyes. "I'll take the mission!"

But then he raised a concern. "Infiltrating Kumogakure won't be a problem. But Darui is the Raikage. Anyone around him, especially anyone who might get close to him, will face the strictest and most frequent scrutiny."

"If I suddenly appear under a new identity, I could easily arouse suspicion and tip them off."

"We've considered that." Kakashi straightened and handed Kabuto a sealed mission scroll from the desk.

"Shikamaru, several other advisers, and I have drawn up a preliminary plan. Your new identity is an experienced psychiatrist from the Land of Lightning, with a modest reputation both at home and abroad."

"You'll be 'responding to Kumogakure's talent recruitment program' and transferring to Kumogakure First Hospital through official channels. Your records, transfer paperwork, and social ties have all been carefully prepared. They'll withstand scrutiny at any level."

He paused and pointed to the details in the scroll. "To make your identity more believable and natural, and to give you a reasonable chance to enter the Raikage's circle, we've invented a family member for you."

"Your new identity has a child who's just old enough to attend the ninja academy. According to our intelligence, Damian, Raikage Darui's second son, has also just entered the Kumogakure Ninja Academy this year."

Kakashi fixed his gaze on Kabuto. "Your mission is to have your child get close to Damian and