Traveling through Naruto with Heroes of Might and Magic

Chapter 9 Kakashi Hatake

Night falls.

Qingwu walked down the main street of Konoha.

He pondered his conversation with the Third Hokage.

Ultimately, the Third Hokage agreed to his suggestion that he join the Anbu after the Chunin Exams.

Hiruzen Sarutobi valued Seigo highly and still showed respect for his personal wishes.

Besides, it's only been a little over two months, so the impact won't be significant.

The third generation leader made one request: to assign an ANBU member to act as a 'liaison'.

The purpose, I suppose, is 'surveillance and protection'!

He was required to submit a training report every month and to report anything to the Hokage immediately.

Qingwu didn't know who the third generation would send.

It would be great if it were Uzuki Yugao, who just joined.

People you know are easier to fool.

Just then, Qingwu sensed someone following him.

Reaching a secluded spot, Qingwu whispered to the dark alley entrance, "Come out."

Whoosh!

A cat-faced figure descended from the wall in shadow. "Not bad alertness."

It's the silver hair and dark areas that appeared this morning.

Others might not recognize him, but Qingwu knew who he was.

Kakashi Hatake...

Qingwu was stunned for a moment.

Kakashi is currently experiencing the darkest moment of his life.

The annihilation of his father, teammates, master, master's wife... all those close to him made him cold-blooded and prioritize missions, which was completely contrary to his nature.

"Did the Hokage send you?" Qingwu pretended not to recognize him.

Kakashi said coldly, "You've learned sensory ninjutsu?"

He was somewhat puzzled as to how a seasoned ANBU could be so easily discovered by a genin.

Qingwu closed his eyes and sensed another wonderful use of natural energy.

He has indeed become more sensitive to the slightest changes in his surroundings.

"Yes, I've studied it!" Qingwu said in a serious tone, spouting nonsense.

"No wonder you only graduated from the Ninja Academy at the age of 12. You... weren't focused enough!" Kakashi pointed out.

Kakashi was only willing to say a few more words because of the Third Hokage's emphasis and orders.

Qingwu's face darkened. Was he implying that I was trying to do too much at once, or that it was better to master one skill than to know many?

...Okay, then I can't compare to you, Kakashi.

Although Kakashi is only two years older than Qingwu, he graduated at the age of 5 and participated in the entire Third Shinobi World War.

And he... he was 3 years old when Kakashi graduated.

I only graduated at the end of last year.

Forget comparing him to Kakashi, Yugao graduated at 10, a year younger than him, and graduated a year earlier. The difference between them is stark...

"I understand!" Qingwu walked forward. "You... you're just going to follow me like this?"

Kakashi disappeared in an instant without saying a word.

"..." Qingwu shrugged, clearly no!

Although the secret service was not a secret in the village, it could not be openly displayed in public.

Back in his humble abode, Qingwu quickly packed his things and headed towards the Death Forest.

He plans to stay there for the time being.

In the name of cultivation!

Well, I guess I've already 'reported' to the Third Generation.

What? No house?

Can't people live in stables?

Well, of course, we'll definitely need to develop our territory and add more buildings later.

With Kakashi watching from the shadows, although it might be a little inconvenient, Qingwu's sense of security was greatly enhanced.

Kakashi's strength goes without saying; he had already become a Jonin at the age of Qingwu.

In addition, there is the Drywood Guardian, whose current strength is unknown but is extremely powerful.

It is estimated that he is safe for the time being unless Danzo personally intervenes.

in the night.

Qingwu stepped into the Death Forest, discerned his direction, and headed deeper into his territory...

……

at the same time.

"Bang!"

The desk in the Hokage's office groaned.

Danzo, unusually, slammed his fist on the table in front of the Hokage.

The two's communication was clearly not going smoothly.

When Danzo learned that the Third Hokage had recruited Senju Seigo into his ANBU, he became extremely agitated.

"Hiruzen!" Danzo said coldly.

"He killed two Root ninjas. That brat named Qingwu used his newly acquired power to kill people in the village. Are you going to protect him?"

Shimura Danzo immediately used this excuse to order people to go back and investigate, which gave the Third Hokage a huge headache.

"Danzo," the Third Hokage said slowly.

"I've read the mission report. Your men attacked first, and... Qingwu was unconscious at the time. How can you put all the blame on him?"

Danzo refused to yield an inch:

"Does that mean murderers can get away with it? You didn't even interrogate him before transferring him to the Anbu? Even if you're the Hokage, Hiruzen, you can't completely disregard the rules!"

Interrogation... my foot! The Third Hokage cursed inwardly. He did this to prevent Danzo from getting involved as much as possible.

"Danzo, Aogo is still a child," the Third Hokage said calmly on the surface.

"I've been watching him for a long time. Back in school, he was just an average genin who didn't show any of the Senju clan's chakra talents."

"Hesitant, even somewhat timid,"

"However, in this mission report, he mentioned taking a knife for his comrade in a life-or-death moment."

"You're going to label such a good kid a murderer?"

"Child!!" Danzo exclaimed in disbelief.

"Hiruzen, how many of our children went to the battlefield during the Fourth Shinobi World War a few years ago? He was only 13 years old. You treat him like a child?"

"And what makes me define him as a murderer?"

"I'm just asking you, did he control psychic creatures to kill people?"

"I already said Qingwu was unconscious at the time," the Third Hokage said, displeased. "Would the mission report lie?"

Danzo opened his mouth. This was true. When Aburame Ryoma reported to him, he also said that he did not see any Senju kids present at the time.

"You mean, my Root ninjas are going up there to die?" Danzo's voice turned dangerous.

The Third Hokage rubbed his temples; he really didn't want to argue with Danzo.

"Danzo," he softened his tone, "Kumakuha is reinforcing its troops on the border, and Iwagakure is stirring. The recently concluded Shinobi World War could very well reignite."

Do you know what a Senju clansman who knows Wood Release can bring to the village?

Before Danzo could answer, the Third Hokage stood up and declared emphatically: "Morale, stability, cohesion, and... hope!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi guessed what Danzo was planning to do, even though he had publicly halted the research on the First Hokage's cells.

But in private, Hiruzen Sarutobi knew very well what kind of person his old buddy was.

"I will not hand over the person to you!" Hiruzen Sarutobi said firmly.

"Konoha needs this kind of power, Qingwu... I will guide him onto the right path, not turn him into some kind of murderer as you described!"

"..." Danzo stared coldly at the Third Hokage, and after a moment of silence, he changed his approach:

"Even if you don't allow him to be taken back for interrogation, based on what you've said, Hiruzen, do you really have the ability to train a young, promising ninja?"

"Hmph, the Hokage is too busy with affairs to have time to train him?"

"Place it in the shadows?"

"What can your secret service bring him?"

"Gentle training?"

"A task that's neither painful nor effective?"

"Do you want to turn him into a hothouse flower?"