With that, the two headed for Kakashi's office. The news was too important; the fewer people who knew about it, the better.
Uchiha Yin sat in Kakashi's chair, his brows slightly furrowed. "Well? What happened?" Kakashi got straight to the point. "We've received word that the Akatsuki has been active lately. Traces of terrifying Ninjutsu have repeatedly been spotted around Amegakure."
Yin frowned. He was dissatisfied with Kakashi's wording. Kakashi was an excellent Jonin, so why would he use such a vague description?
Seeing Yin's expression change, Kakashi looked embarrassed, even hesitant. "I can't rank that Ninjutsu yet. But judging by the reports, I'm afraid you may be the only one who can stand against it, Lord Yin."
Yin showed no fear. Instead, his eyes lit up. How many years had it been since he last encountered a worthy opponent? Now someone was telling him there was a person who could fight him. How could he not be pleased?
Yin had always heard that being invincible was lonely. He used to think that was nonsense, but after more than a decade at that level, he finally understood.
Kakashi Hatake watched Yin's expression change and felt at a loss for words. He had thought Lord Hokage might finally show some sense of danger, but instead, Yin looked excited.
Despite his private grumbling, Kakashi was relieved. That expression told him Yin was confident the other party would be no match for him. Konoha would be safe.
The worry that had weighed on Kakashi vanished in an instant, though he kept it off his face. If Lord Yin noticed, Kakashi would be in for it.
Yin looked at Kakashi, finally letting go of his annoyance at having his meeting with Uzuki Yugao interrupted. With an air of magnanimity, he said, "Understood. Keep an