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Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Sakumo Hatake, who was smiling. For a moment, he couldn't quite figure out the other person's attitude.
All along, Sakumo Hatake had been his supporter.
He was highly skilled and served as the captain of Konoha's Anbu.
During the Second Shinobi World War, he even gained the fearsome reputation of Konoha's White Fang, with numerous battle achievements under his belt.
But why did just one intelligence mission make this Konoha's White Fang want to retire?
"Do you know, Lord Hokage?"
"When facing a difficult situation, I was actually less calm than my subordinates."
"I don't know since when, but I actually started to attribute the solution to everything to death."
"When facing enemies on the battlefield, killing them was the only option."
"But when it came to myself, I actually lost my ability to think. At that time, my only thought was to go down with the enemy."
Sakumo Hatake's voice was very steady, as if he was talking about something extremely trivial.
But Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't think so. He felt that the Konoha's White Fang in front of him seemed to have taken a hard hit.
All because of just one mission.
"We were able to escape from the Land of Wind this time all thanks to the calmness of Chiyama Gekko and the wonder of the Flying Thunder God Technique."
"If Chiyama Gekko hadn't been there, the situation of this mission would have been much more difficult."
"Aoyama was already injured at that time. I didn't know whether I would give up the mission to save him or give up my team member for the mission."
"But no matter which one I chose, I would live with guilt."
As he said this, a hint of bitterness showed on Sakumo Hatake's face.
Obviously, these were his heartfelt words.
"So, I've decided to resign as the captain of Konoha's Anbu. A knife is best when it has no emotions and no thoughts."
"Just tell me where to cut, and that's enough."
"Right?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi silently took out his cigarette.
After a long silence, he slowly said:
"Sakumo Hatake, what made you change your mind..."
"You've always been my right - hand man. I value you highly, and the Anbu needs you."
Actually, in Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart, Sakumo Hatake carried great weight.
Half of the Hokage's sleeve carried a lot of meaning. Although Sakumo Hatake's achievements were a bit too outstanding and might overshadow the master, it didn't stop him from being extremely useful.
He had high combat power and high intelligence, and was the perfect candidate for the second - in - command.
"Chiyama Gekko."
"Although this little rascal has no sense of boundaries in doing things, and some of his actions even seem really funny."
"But when really involved in the mission, this kid's thinking and mindset are truly rare."
As he was talking, Sakumo Hatake suddenly laughed. He remembered that this brat actually used One Thousand Years of Death on him. It actually hurt quite a lot.
Even with his endurance, he almost cried out.
"He's better than me. The only thing he might lack is his fighting spirit."
"Just as he said, although he has great strength, he's very reluctant to fight."
"But these things can't hide his brilliance."
When Chiyama Gekko forced him to make a choice, that serious expression might have been his true self.
Such a genius knows exactly how to hide himself.
Alas, compared to him, I really pale in comparison.
In fact, Sakumo Hatake was also aware of his position in the village and had heard the rumors about him.
Thanks to his powerful strength, he simply didn't care.
After all, in his opinion, as long as his fists were hard enough, any rumors would fall apart on their own.
But after this mission, he realized he had been wrong.
The situation was so critical at that time, yet he could still be distracted. If he really made a mistake during a mission, what kind of treatment would he receive when he returned to the village?
"Lord Hokage, please forgive my retirement."
"Later on, who knows, maybe I'll also go to the ninja academy to be a teacher, haha."
"My sword skills are still very suitable for students to imitate."
After hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi let out a soft sigh.
Actually, this was for the best. Sakumo Hatake, who had voluntarily taken a step back to the second line, was still a sharp weapon of Konoha. But in retirement, he could disappear from the sight of many people.
This was beneficial for both the village and him.
"Alright, but before the position of the captain of Konoha's Anbu is confirmed, you still need to lend a hand."
Sakumo Hatake nodded. This was his duty, and he wouldn't shirk it.
"Have you completed the intelligence gathering on that female ninja from Sunagakure?"
"Yes, almost without any hitches. Heiichi Yamanaka has already written down the intelligence."
"As for that female ninja, under the watch of Chiyama Gekko, she has moved into the Gekkō family."
Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep puff of his cigarette.
"You don't think that brat has got a crush on her, do you?"
"He actually brought a ninja from an enemy nation home."
Hearing this, Sakumo Hatake burst out laughing. Actually, he had been thinking the same thing.
But since Chiyama Gekko didn't say anything, he didn't have the nerve to point it out.
"Who cares. That kid picked up a lot of Sealing Jutsu from Orochimaru. That Five Elements Seal should be one of them."
"After all, his strength isn't weak either. That female ninja won't be able to make any waves."
"I have to say he has good judgment. Katon (Steam Release) Kekkei Genkai, it's a good ability."
"If we can persuade her to join our Konoha in the future, it will be a great asset to us."
"And if the two of them hook up in the future, maybe they can combine Touton and Katon (Steam Release). Who knows what new Kekkei Genkai will be born then."
An old man and a middle-aged man looked at each other and then burst into hearty laughter.
Little did they know that the talented young man they were talking about was currently facing a grilling.
At the Gekkō family.
"Chiyama, I never imagined that you actually went to the Yuya and knocked her out and took her away."
"I always thought you were just all talk and no action when it came to women. I never thought you'd actually do something like abducting a woman!"
Ebisu Sami looked at Chiyama Gekko kneeling in the courtyard with a disappointed face.
Yugura beside her covered her mouth and laughed.
Just now, she told them where she was from, Sunagakure, and how she was captured by Chiyama Gekko.
Unexpectedly, Ebisu Sami didn't give a damn about her background. Instead, she was angry at Chiyama Gekko's actions.
This made Yugura feel warm in her heart.
Suddenly, she felt a bit surprised by the people in Konoha Village.
Although she was a captive, she was also an elite ninja with Kekkei Genkai.
Did they really trust her like this?
"Aunt Shami, I didn't, I really didn't."
"I was really on a mission..."
"The situation was really serious at that time. If I hadn't stepped in, it would have been too late."
Chiyama Gekko had black and blue marks all over his face. It was obvious that he had been severely beaten up.
"Humph! Chiyama kid, let me tell you, you have seen her all over. How is Yugura going to get married in the future?"
"I don't care. When you reach the age of adulthood, you have to marry her!"
Yugura: What the heck??? I didn't say I wanted to marry him???
Chiyama Gekko: What the hell??? Although I think she's really beautiful, I don't want to give up a whole bunch of girls for just one!
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