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Inside the main hall, Sakumo Hatake looked at Chiyama Gekko who was wriggling around in front of him, smiling. He was in a really good mood.
"Kakashi, do you see that? Learn from your old man. This move of One Thousand Years of Death is more than enough for you to rule the ninja world."
Chiyama Gekko felt his buttocks tremble slightly, bringing him excruciating pain. He was almost on the verge of fainting.
But he still looked at Sakumo Hatake with a stubborn expression.
He thought to himself: This old guy really got his revenge quickly! This One Thousand Years of Death truly lives up to its reputation, which helped earn him the title of Konoha's White Fang.
Why is the effect of the same One Thousand Years of Death so different!
Kakashi beside him covered his butt and was extremely speechless.
What the hell is all this? Chiyama Gekko tried to kill him, and now his dad is attacking Chiyama Gekko.
Sigh, poor little flower that hasn't even bloomed yet.
"Yugura, how have you been feeling these days?"
"Is Konoha much better than you imagined?"
Sakumo Hatake poured a cup of tea and handed it to Yugura.
He didn't keep his distance from her because of her identity at all.
"Um... It's very prosperous and quite peaceful."
"Most importantly, the scenery is really beautiful."
"It can't be compared to the Land of Wind."
Yugura took the tea and took a sip. Hmm? It tastes quite good.
"Hehe, that's good. Although you were snatched by us, it'd be great if you're willing to join Konoha."
"Of course, it all depends on your will. But if you intend to go back to Sunagakure, that might not be possible."
Yugura nodded. She knew that Konoha wouldn't let her go back.
So she endured. As a ninja, patience is the most important thing.
Moreover, she has actually been quite comfortable these days. At the Gekkō family, Ebisu Sami would chat with her and tell her some interesting stories. This was an experience she had never had in Sunagakure.
Chiyama Gekko would also take the time to show her the scenery of Konoha Village. For all these years, these few days were the most relaxing for her.
"Chiyama Gekko, I called you here this time because I want to ask for your opinion on something."
Chiyama Gekko and Kakashi were both sitting there, suffering the pain. Suddenly, when Sakumo Hatake addressed him, it surprised him a bit.
"Ah? Ask for my opinion?"
"You're kidding me! You're Konoha's White Fang!"
Hearing this, even Yugura beside him couldn't help but frown slightly.
Suddenly, she noticed another trait of Chiyama Gekko - he's grudgy and petty.
"Hahaha, you've really got a bad temper. You're not in the Land of Wind anymore, you know?"
"Alright, to be honest with you, I've already resigned from the position of captain of Konoha's Anbu. Maybe I'll go teach at the ninja academy, just like you."
As soon as these words were spoken, the three people present were all shocked.
Kakashi stared at his father with wide eyes. In his heart, Sakumo Hatake has always been the pillar of Konoha and his idol.
He didn't understand why his father would suddenly make such a choice.
Yugura's pupils constricted sharply. The reputation of Konoha's White Fang was extremely well-known. They, the enemy ninjas, knew it best.
If the Hokage represents the highest combat power of Konoha, then Konoha's White Fang could be regarded as Konoha's second most powerful figure like a second Hokage. His strength was terrifying.
Different from the two of them, when Chiyama Gekko heard Sakumo Hatake's words, his first thought was: Has this guy finally seen the light?
His second thought was: This guy won't die!
If Sakumo Hatake didn't die, Konoha would have two powers at the elite ninja level on the surface, and would have a stronger foundation in the upcoming Third Shinobi World War.
In his past life, he thought that if Sakumo Hatake had still been around during the Third Shinobi World War, a war like the Battle of Kikyo Mountain on the outskirts of Konoha definitely wouldn't have happened.
But what made Sakumo Hatake have the idea of retiring?
"To be honest with you, Chiyama, when you forced me into a difficult situation back then, my mind was really in a mess."
"I didn't know how to choose. I didn't understand why I, who wasn't even intimidated by thousands of enemies, would be hesitant when faced with the choice between my teammates and the mission."
"After I got back, I thought a great deal. I'm not young anymore and I don't have the determination I had when I was young."
"So I chose to semi-retire. Chiyama, I have to thank you. After all, it was because of you that I didn't make a choice that I would regret for the rest of my life."
Having said that, Sakumo Hatake handed a cup of tea to Chiyama Gekko.
This scene really took Chiyama Gekko by surprise.
But the problem that Sakumo Hatake mentioned was also the problem that cost him his life in the original story. This powerful man, who was as strong as a Kazekage, actually had a vulnerable heart.
"As for my retirement, Lord Hokage has already approved it."
"When the new captain of the Anbu arrives, I'll officially step down."
"By then, I'll just be an ordinary ninja. Teaching would be a good choice."
Having said that, his gaze turned to his son again.
Before he realized it, the kid was almost six years old. Time really flies.
"What? If someone like you steps down, will the Anbu still be able to function?"
"I'm not joking. Although the current Anbu sounds good, without you, the sharpest blade among them, they really won't be up to the task."
Chiyama Gekko's words made Sakumo Hatake nod his head. The next second, a faint, enigmatic smile appeared on his face.
"So, I recommended you to Lord Hokage."
"You'll join the Anbu and start from the ground up."
Chiyama Gekko: I knew it! As soon as I entered the door, I felt my right eyelid twitching non-stop. I originally thought it was One Thousand Years of Death, but now it seems I was just short - sighted!
Yugura: This brat can join the Anbu? Humph!
Kakashi: The Anbu? Can I join the Anbu too?
"No way, my Lord Sakumo! According to what you said, I helped you and saved you."
"How can you bite the hand that feeds you!?"
"I'm just an ordinary ninja. Well, although I was promoted to jōnin by special circumstances."
"But my combat power is almost nil. All I can do is run away. It's just absurd for someone like me to join the Anbu."
Chiyama Gekko was almost going crazy!
What on earth has been going on lately? Why is everything going wrong!?
"You don't need to sell yourself short, kid. Your strength is more than sufficient to overpower ordinary jōnin. Although you haven't reached the level of elite jōnin yet, you're not far behind."
"After all, you're still very young.
"Don't worry. The work of the Anbu isn't as serious as you think."
"And there's another advantage to joining the Anbu."
As he spoke, Sakumo Hatake turned his gaze towards Yugura beside him.
Yugura looked bewildered. Pointing at herself with much uncertainty, she asked, "Me?"
"Right. After all, you're a ninja from Sunagakure, and your status in Konoha is that of a captive."
"Ordinary ninjas don't have the means to interact with you."
"If Chiyama Gekkō still wishes to continue serving as your observer, then the Anbu is undoubtedly the best option."
"Otherwise, once certain people find out your identity, he probably won't be able to protect you.
Danzō Shimura: Why don't you just say my ninja registration number directly! Is that okay?
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