It was still the 17th of September 61 in Konoha.
5: 35 in the morning.
Konoha was as quiet as ever. But if there was a master from the Hinata family standing on top of the new Naruto building,
He activated the Byakugan and observed carefully.
He would see,
At this time, the underground of Konoha seemed to have become a huge ant nest, and the black worker ants were silently walking on a path that ordinary people could not understand. If the guy with the Byakugan was more familiar with the structure of the Naruto building,
He would also find the seemingly disorderly auxiliary lines,
All pointing to a central point.
Naruto building
Underground.
In the Anbu minister's office.
The silver light of the Hatake Kakashi Thor had not dissipated.
There was a knock on the door.
"Is the Anbu minister back?"
Kakashi hurriedly adjusted his clothes and mask.
"Come in."
A Jonin uniform appeared in front of him. Kakashi took a closer look.
It was the intelligence chief, Shikaku Nara.
"Senpai, you're early today." Kakashi recalled the word "Senpai" from the intelligence chief and felt a little nervous.
"I won't say what you mean. It doesn't matter. In fact, I didn't wait long. I just came." The shrewd intelligence chief looked at Kakashi's eyes and knew that something really happened last night.
"About half an hour ago, I received an urgent report from my subordinates. The Anbu's movements in the second half of the night were not normal. Of course, we can't interfere with the Anbu's business. But since it's an operation that can be discovered by the intelligence personnel, according to reason, you need to give me a reasonable explanation. Otherwise, when tomorrow morning, you don't need rumors running around the streets, don't blame us for not cooperating. "
"It's just a drill." Kakashi turned his back.
He poured himself a glass of water.
"You know that Root and Anbu are still in the run-in period."
"Why didn't you inform the intelligence department of the drill in advance?"
"Ah,
Sorry, sorry.
It's just that this kind of thing has always been handled by Naruto's office. I didn't expect that senpai would forget this time. "
"Sigh." Shikaku sighed. "Kakashi. "It's not that I want to nag at you, but you're the head of the dark forces, not the commander of the dark forces. Your job is not to lead the team to complete the mission, but to ensure that everyone's mission can be completed. Also, no matter how well-rounded your teacher is, his energy is limited. So, don't always wait for Naruto's orders. Otherwise, what's the use of having you as a department head? "
"Yes." Kakashi was very grateful for the spiritual support of the senior from the intelligence department. He really wanted to share his teacher's burden, and that was what he did. However, it seemed that his Naruto really didn't like people making decisions for him.
"Alright, humans are bound to make mistakes. Remember to be more proactive in the future." Seeing that Kakashi had stopped talking, Shikaku threw a piece of paper in satisfaction. "Check your sensei's order. He just said in the communication that Fugaku has dropped the ball again and asked me to cooperate with you."
"Eh." Kakashi actually didn't think that it was a good idea to inform people outside of the dark forces, but he still hurriedly stuffed the folder in his hand to the head of the intelligence department.
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Uchiha Fugaku died in the early hours of yesterday morning. This is the autopsy report. "
Shikaku didn't open the report. He suddenly felt that his IQ200 brain was a bit dead. "You said? Uchiha Fugaku died a few hours ago? "
"Hmm?"
"Let me digest it first."
"Okay." Kakashi swore. He was sure that he saw sadness and a little bit of moisture in this senior's eyes. This made him feel very strange. Because whether it was the sensei who had a good relationship with Fugaku or the Shisui of the same clan, they didn't show this kind of expression when they received the news. Even Uchiha Fugaku's woman was just calmly trying to solve the problem. Could it be …
Unfortunately, Kakashi couldn't pry any further. In just a few seconds, Konoha's head of intelligence returned to normal and began to flip through the report.
"I understand." Shikaku Nara closed the folder and began to ask questions. "Is your sensei okay?"
"The hospital checked, he's fine."
"Then everything is fine."
"Nonsense."
"Be polite to your elders." Shikaku frowned, then carefully looked at Kakashi from head to toe.
"You're not suspecting me, are you?" Kakashi also frowned.
"Why are you feeling guilty? I didn't say anything."
"If I wanted to assassinate sensei, would I need to poison him? If I wanted to kill Uchiha Fugaku, I wouldn't need to add anything to sensei's tea! "
"Ah, actually it's fine if it really was you." Shikaku sighed, "At least Watergate doesn't have to worry about not being able to select a qualified fifth daimyo anymore."
"Sensei, the situation right now is complicated. Please don't add to the mess."
"What do you mean by adding to the mess, idiot." Shikaku stuffed the folder back to Kakashi, frowning even more. He walked two steps with his hands behind his back, hesitated for a moment, and then said again, "I didn't want to talk about you. You're not young anymore. But you say it yourself, how big of a mistake did your Anbu and Naruto's guards make this time? God, what did I see, there was an unknown poison in the drink that Naruto's guards gave to Naruto! Fortunately, it was the trash Uchiha who was poisoned this time. What if it was your sensei! Kakashi, who are you worthy of! "
The young Anbu finally lowered his head this time, and didn't refute.
But Shikaku wouldn't let him go so easily, "We all watched you grow up, Kakashi. To be honest, everyone knows that you're not suitable to be the Anbu Minister, and I'm afraid you're not happy doing it. But now, who else can your sensei trust besides you? Of course, I'm not saying that you're not strong, smart, and excellent enough, and I didn't even emphasize your character flaws. It's just that for a person who needs to walk in the dark, Naruto's disciple is too dazzling. And dazzling will inevitably attract more attention. People aren't gods, and when people get more attention, there will always be problems to pick out. Just like this time, I believe that even if the tea leaves were found to have a 1% chance of being different, you wouldn't give it to your sensei. But you really didn't find it. Well, even if you were lucky enough to find it, it's still something you brought back. If you're not careful and someone with ulterior motives knows about it, this poisoning will immediately become a matter of alienation. I can't drive a wedge between you and Naruto, but it's also good to drive a wedge between Naruto and National Capital, at least it can drag your sensei down. "
"I know." Kakashi looked at the time, thinking that there were still so many things to deal with, and didn't want to listen to his sensei's long-winded words. He tried to interrupt Shikaku.
"I know what you're saying, if the emperor doesn't keep secrets, he'll lose his minister, if the minister doesn't keep secrets, he'll lose his chastity — I promise, there won't be a next time, absolutely!"
"Naruto's guards have said this no less than 10 times over the years! Kakashi, what do you have to guarantee? Don't always be so impatient to listen to your sensei's words, use your reckless brain, why did your sensei inform me to come help you when the Anbu should solve the problem by themselves! It's me, Shikaku Nara, not the Intelligence Department! "
The Intelligence Department's Minister was still talking non-stop.
"I'll find that person!" Kakashi wanted to see him out.
Shikaku ignored him, "Sure enough, your sensei's worries weren't unfounded."
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"…" Kakashi.
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"Your sensei is right, I really don't know if you're really smart or really stupid." Shikaku squinted at Kakashi, "Do you think that a cunning guy who can pry open Konoha's door with a broken tea leaf and leave a backup plan for himself, regardless of success or failure? Do you think he's a stupid rabbit that you can hit with grass? Hey, a drill is a drill. Later, help me deal with a few nails that are usually not easy to deal with, and let your Anbu quiet down first at dawn. "
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I think we can beat the grass to scare the snake again. Sensei gave Uchiha the tea on the spur of the moment that day. There's definitely a traitor among us! "Kakashi was silent for a few seconds, knocking the cigarette box.
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There are many traitors among us, and there are no fish in clear water. " Shikaku looked at the young man who was suppressing his anger and sighed, "
I know you're worried about your sensei, but? You silly child, let your sensei talk to you later. Anyway, our enemy is always working to kill Naruto, find this one, and the next one. No, forget it, your sensei asked me to come here to teach you. Then I'll be frank, your current focus seems to be a bit wrong. It doesn't matter whether there's a traitor or not. What's important is that, as the Anbu Minister, you have to think about what benefits this will bring to Konoha, to your sensei, and even to yourself. Do you understand? "
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Think about what to do next. "
Kakashi took the cigarette out of the box, lit it, and watched the Anbu Minister turn around and leave. He didn't like Shikaku Nara's words, but his rationality told him that the sensei was right. A traitor also had its uses. But Kakashi was still not convinced, he wanted to find the murderer! Even if he did find the murderer in the end. His sensei, Konoha's Naruto, would also have a high chance of pretending that nothing happened. Just like the explosive charms in the kissing doll, and the mold everywhere in Minato's house – they were all accidents. Because Konoha needed harmony and stability, the Land of Fire needed economic development, and the world needed peace – fuck politics!
Once, twice, thrice, Kakashi couldn't count how many times his sensei had escaped death. And he, no matter if he was Naruto's guard captain or the Anbu Minister, couldn't let these things happen again and again. And at this time, he was even prepared to …
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Kakashi -sama, your hand is bleeding. "An Anbu came in with a document.
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I'm fine. " Kakashi threw the metal cigarette box in his hand into the trash can, took a puff, and forced himself to calm down. He was the Anbu Minister, he should be a low-key, calm, and not emotional Anbu Minister, but he really couldn't do it.
But Shikaku Nara, who was already on the surface, still had confidence in Kakashi. He felt that Kakashi was actually a lot more mature than before. At least he wouldn't turn into a double kick when he heard that his sensei was assassinated – he wouldn't just blow up the assassin, he would also blow himself up. "
Come. "
"Yes, sir." An Anbu from the Intelligence Department suddenly appeared.
"What is Hiroyuki Yamanaka doing now?" The Anbu Minister asked.
"At home, not up." The Anbu Minister flipped through the book.
"Where is Naruto -sama?
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"Yes, in the office, sleeping."
Shikaku nodded, whispered a few words to his subordinate, waved his hand, and looked at his watch. The time was only 5: 45.
What an annoying time. Shikaku rubbed the old scar on his forehead. Should he go back to the office? He had been running the Intelligence Department for many years. Unless he was missing or owed an agent, he really didn't need to squat 24 hours a day like Kakashi. Should he find someone to talk to? Hiroyuki and Watergate, who could chat with him, were so lazy that they were becoming more and more like the same person. Should he just not go home? But his family's breakfast was at 7 o 'clock, waiting was boring. Sleep? As soon as he lay down, he would be bitten awake to eat. He might as well not sleep, and if he accidentally woke up his wife who could have slept for half an hour, he might not even be able to eat.
Perhaps, he should take a stroll around Konoha? Shikaku shook his head and yawned.
Then …
Five minutes later, at Nara's house.
The green curtains flew into the house with the wind. Behind the open glass window, against the morning sun, stood a dark figure.
“
Dad, don't stand in front of my window so early in the morning, okay? "Shikamaru Nara suddenly opened his eyes and swallowed his saliva.
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What's wrong with me seeing if my son has woken up? "Shikaku still said leisurely.
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But this is 2 hugs. "
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It's not strange for a ninja to suddenly appear on the 11th floor. "
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Okay, but. Can you go find mom the next time you play this? "
Shikaku Nara finally shrunk his neck and jumped into the house. "Why aren't you up yet at 6 o 'clock?"
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Shikamaru scanned his father from head to toe. "You don't seem to be in a good mood."
"Don't change the topic. Sigh, forget it, it's just autumn." Shikaku sat on his son's bed and stretched.
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Then you have nothing to do and are bored. "Shikamaru scratched his loose hair." You can go find mom to do some morning exercise. "
This time, Shikaku looked at his son with a strange gaze.
"Don't tell me you're thinking of dating recently."
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I'm talking about morning exercise. "Shikamaru looked at his father with a strange gaze." Dad, don't tell me you're thinking of something else. "
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So what? "Lu Jiu wouldn't blush. He coughed lightly.
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Your parents are in their prime, it's not a bad idea to give you a younger brother. But you're only 14, it's okay to date, but it's too early to be a father. "
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You're really bored. " Shikamaru sighed, looked at the sky outside, and then rolled up the quilt. "Dad, you can watch the sun rise. I still have a mission during the day, it's very tiring. Let me sleep again. "
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You sleep. "Shikaku looked at his son who had already closed his eyes and could only look out the window and sigh.
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My son has grown up and learned to dislike his father for being bored. "
However, Shikamaru didn't pay attention to his father's words. It wasn't that he didn't want to chat with his father, nor was it that he really wanted to sleep more. Instead, he smelled the gloomy smell of the basement on his father's body. That smell usually belonged to Naruto's Dark Unit. And things that required the Intelligence Minister to run over as soon as he woke up and come back with a gloomy face were usually very troublesome. At least, it wasn't a problem that an ordinary Chunin like him could help with. Then wisely, since he couldn't help, he'd better not make trouble.
Therefore, Shikaku, who didn't receive his son's reply, could only change to a comfortable position and lie down, watching the sky gradually turn white. After a while, he really fell asleep.
At this time, Shikamaru, who was not asleep, could only sigh secretly, open his eyes, and share the quilt with his father. Then he suddenly found that his father, who was sleeping, really looked a little old. Unfortunately, the big scar on his father's face was really nothing serious except for the pain it would cause on cloudy and rainy days. Then, without Uncle Hiroyuki, Naruto's father would not let him retire early.
Of course, our Naruto himself was still dreaming about who the fifth generation leader was.
Back to Naruto's building
Naruto's office, lounge
Bo Fung Watergate actually knew that the alarm clock he put in his ear before going to bed had rung twice. He also knew that it was already 7: 30. If he didn't get up, he wouldn't have time to eat or wash up. But he still couldn't open his eyes and raise his hand.
But fortunately, there were still people around him who were willing to help him. Naruto's guard captain, Uchiha Shisui, didn't leave after dawn today, but came in with a lunch box. "Sir, I bought you a dish, mushroom chicken. Wake up, wash up and eat it while it's hot. "
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Good. "Our Hokage muttered as usual and turned over.
The guard captain on the side didn't have the courage to lift Naruto's quilt like Kakashi. He could only take off his gloves, wash his hands, and then put his hand behind Naruto's neck while it was cold.
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You're really annoying. "The Hokage finally dissipated a trace of sleepiness and opened his eyes.
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You said that if you can't get up in the morning, I can do this. "Shisui turned around and opened the lunch box. The whole lounge was filled with the smell of food.
"Eat it while it's hot."
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You make it sound like I'm really a foodie. " But Naruto did sit up while his stomach was rumbling. He went to the bathroom, washed his face and brushed his teeth, and then picked up his chopsticks to eat noodles.
I'm still a little sleepy. Help me prepare a cup of coffee. "
Shisui, who was folding the quilt, didn't answer.
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Hey. "
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If you drink it and your stomach hurts, I'll be killed by Kakashi. "Shisui sighed." Don't forget the 'Kakashi Regulations'. "
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Just one cup won't hurt. "Naruto saw that his subordinate's tone was about to change, so he quickly added.
What's so scary about that joke-like booklet of his? Besides, it's not like you can't beat him. "
So Shisui could only put down the quilt and ran out to get Naruto a cup.
"Here's your coffee."
But when Naruto smelled the green smoke on the cup and saw the white ripples in the cup, he lost his appetite.
"This is obviously milk."
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This is indeed coffee. "Shisui showed his teeth." I added a lot of milk and sugar for you. "
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You big tailed wolf! "The Hokage had to continue to lower his head and eat noodles.
But Shisui was relieved. Naruto occasionally wanted to drink coffee, of course, it was not a big deal. Of course, he was not afraid of Kakashi. But Naruto's office really didn't prepare coffee for Naruto recently. And at this time, it was better not to drink drinks without strict safety inspection.
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Waiter, the bill please. "Hokage quickly swallowed the whole bowl of noodles.
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"Yes, sir." Uchiha Shisui could only play along.
Until Naruto stood up, stretched his body, and looked at his watch.
"It seems that there's still some time before work."
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You can sleep a little longer. "
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Forget it. "The Hokage put on his shoes.
"I'll take this time to go back and change my clothes. I forgot to take off my undershirt when I went to bed this morning. There's a little sweat stain on my collar. If the guests of National Capital saw it, they'll blame me for being rude."
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Let me get it for you. " Shisui immediately became alert and pointed to the documents on the cabinet next to him. "Otherwise, you'll complain that you can't finish reading the information again."
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"Okay." Naruto looked at the mountain of documents that had grown much taller in the morning. His shoulders slumped as he walked over and began to work.
"Is there a report from Kakashi?"
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No, no, it won't be so fast. "
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"Oh." The Hokage looked at his subordinate whose face was as usual, but his heart was beating fast. He felt that something was wrong, so he added a sentence, "What?
"What did Naruto eat this morning?"
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Just like you, noodles of course. " Shisui tried hard to control his heartbeat. At the same time, he had already whipped Kakashi 108 times in his mind. He swore that if Kakashi ordered him to do something in the future, he would ask clearly whether he was carrying Naruto's will or that idiot's. Definitely.
The seeds of doubt should not sprout.
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September 17th, Year 61 of Konoha. Would it be a long day? Who knows.
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