The Third Kazekage Disappears
When they got home, Koki gave Itachi and Kabuto each a skewer of three-colored dumplings. Little Kabuto took the dumplings and nodded slightly in thanks, while Itachi couldn't wait to take a bite, and a satisfied smile bloomed on his face like a flower.
"Huh? Mom went out to visit neighbors? That's great!" Koki said happily. Without Mikoto's restraint, he could finally run wild.
"Obito, Kakashi, come quick, let's play mahjong!" Koki shouted excitedly.
Soon, everyone sat around the table, and the card game began.
Obito teased, "Koki, I hope you don't lose too badly."
Kakashi remained calm, while Shisui greeted him with a gentle smile, as if this were merely a lighthearted and enjoyable game.
On the mahjong table, the clatter of mahjong tiles filled the air. Little Kabuto and Little Itachi watched from the sidelines, cheering for Koki from time to time. Whenever Koki played a good hand, they would happily shout their approval.
As the game progressed, Koki gradually gained control of the rhythm and began to win consecutive hands.
Obito, Obito frowned and muttered, "How is this possible... their luck is too good."
"Pong!" Koki picked up a card triumphantly, a sly smile spreading across her face. "Haha, I knew this card would come."
Obito pursed his lips, a hint of resentment flashing in his eyes, "Don't get too cocky."
"Hahaha, Obito-nii, you've set me off again! Hurry up and give me the money!" Koki clapped her hands excitedly.
"Ahem, all my money is with you."
"I don't care, let's go borrow some from Shisui, hahaha." Koki winked mischievously, looking like she was being a scoundrel.
Hey, you know what, Koki's luck was absolutely phenomenal today. He won game after game, and his smug little face made it seem like the whole world was under his control.
Kakashi glanced at the time casually; the hands had already quietly pointed to lunchtime.
Koki rubbed her rumbling tummy and said with bright, sparkling eyes, "I want to eat barbecue!"
Upon hearing this, Kakashi got up and walked towards the kitchen, his back view extremely dashing, and he casually tossed out a sentence, "Okay, you play here for a while, I'll go make you some barbecue."
"I'll go help." Obito immediately got up and followed Kakashi into the kitchen.
Men who can cook are the most handsome!
Over the years, they have cooked for themselves almost every day, which has made their housework skills extremely proficient.
Especially in cooking, it is truly exceptional.
After all, everyone knows that Koki is a complete foodie, so they never spare a effort when it comes to satisfying Koki's taste buds.
Even the youngest of the owls, Itachi, cooks elaborate meals with remarkable skill, in no way inferior to the adults.
Koki played leisurely in the living room for a while, but how could his lively and active nature stay still?
A little while later, he sauntered off to the kitchen, wanting to see how Kakashi and Obito were doing with their preparations.
In the kitchen, Kakashi wore the family's signature pink apron, looking quite adorable. Since he was at home, he dressed casually, without Forehead Protector, and his sleeves were rolled up high to his elbows, revealing a section of his fair and strong arms.
Right now, he's intently brushing sauce onto Koki's favorite roasted chicken wings.
Wow, that serious look is so cool!
He skillfully spread the sauce evenly over the roasted chicken wings, and as the sauce seeped in, the chicken wings released an enticing aroma that made one's mouth water.
Obito, standing nearby, leisurely sliced beef. His movements were practiced and skillful, clearly indicating he did this often. Each slice of beef was cut to a uniform thickness, as if it had been carefully measured.
As Obito cut the meat, Obito thoughts drifted to the satisfied expression on Koki as he savored the food, causing a faint smile to appear on his lips.
Just then, Kakashi's clear, cool voice, like a mountain spring, gently echoed in the kitchen, bringing a touch of coolness. Only in front of Koki did he show his gentle side. "You know about that matter, right?"
"Hmm," Obito replied casually.
The knife in her hand continued to slice the meat with meticulous care, as if it were the most important task in the world. She did not want to be disturbed by any distractions at this moment, and only wanted to wholeheartedly prepare barbecue for Koki, so that he could forget all his worries in the delicious enjoyment.
The kitchen was quiet again until Koki's clear voice broke the silence.
"What is it?" This brief question made Kakashi freeze, while Obito looked up abruptly as if a mechanism had been triggered.
Koki leaned leisurely against the door, a hint of curiosity in her eyes as she observed the two of them with interest.
Kakashi turned around, a warm smile in his eyes, "Why did you come over? Are you hungry?"
Before he could finish speaking, he quickly took out an exquisite cup from the cupboard and then searched the cabinet for a bottle of honey, which shone like Kohaku under the light.
Koki suddenly exclaimed, "Huh? Stop, stop, stop!" He hurriedly stepped forward to stop Kakashi, then Earth Flow the kitchen with light steps to observe carefully.
Tilting her head slightly, her gaze fixed on the plate of golden, crispy chicken wings. "Add more chili!"
Koki has a strong palate, especially a fondness for spicy food; she can practically live without it.
"Yes, ma'am!" Kakashi couldn't help but laugh. He nodded obediently. Although the chicken wings on the plate had already been sprinkled with a suitable amount of chili powder, he didn't hesitate to sprinkle another layer of bright red chili powder to satisfy Koki's request.
The vibrant red powder instantly gave the chicken wings an even more enticing color, making them look incredibly appetizing.
Koki nodded in satisfaction, then turned to look at Obito, his eyes filled with curiosity. "What were you two talking about just now?"
Obito an eyebrow and glared at Kakashi, as if blaming him for being talkative.
He then slowly spoke, "It's nothing serious, it's just... the Third Kazekage has disappeared without a trace."
As he finished speaking, his voice grew low, as if those few words concealed an endless crisis.
"What?" Koki frowned instantly as he held the honey water that Kakashi had just prepared. The honey water swayed slightly in the cup, reflecting his inner unease.
The Third Kazekage has disappeared. Is war coming so soon?
Back then, the Third Kazekage sent Sasori of the Red Sands's parents to attack Konoha, but Sakumo swiftly slashed them both with his sword.
From that time on, the young scorpion harbored a grudge against his own Kazekage.
But that's not wrong either. The Third Kazekage should take the blame. If he hadn't rashly given out the mission, how could that harmonious family have suffered the pain of separation by life and death?
As time passed, Scorpion silently accumulated strength, and the flames of revenge in his heart never went out.
Finally, one day, taking advantage of the Third Kazekage's unpreparedness, Sasori ambushed him and turned his remains into a puppet.
He then resolutely left, disappearing from the sight of Sunagakure.
Of course, the Sunagakure knew nothing about any of this; in their eyes, their Third Kazekage had simply disappeared without a trace.
Therefore, Sunagakure mobilized all its manpower and resources to search for the missing Lord Kazekage. They left no stone unturned, determined to find him alive or dead.
However, this large-scale search operation did not yield any substantial results, and instead made matters worse for the already impoverished Sunagakure.
Because a large amount of manpower and resources were invested in the search for the Kazekage, the village's economy and development were severely affected, resources were gradually depleted, and the villagers' lives became more difficult.