Naruto: From Kushina Uzumaki onwards, a traitor

And this task is indeed quite important.

If the scroll from Iwagakure does indeed contain a plan for future strategies, then Konoha obtaining this scroll will have a significant impact on the upcoming war.

If Sakumo Hatake had a chance to obtain the scroll but lost it because he saved his comrades, he would certainly incur the dissatisfaction of the Konoha leadership.

However, Chiba was very curious about who would leak this secret, making Hatake Sakumo the target of everyone's condemnation in Konoha.

Even the cunning and treacherous Danzo wouldn't do something like this at a time like this.

Although Danzo was ruthless in achieving his goals, it must be said that he was very loyal to Konoha.

Danzo is well aware of just how important Sakumo Hatake is to Konoha right now.

At this critical juncture, crippling the White Fang of Konoha, who was comparable to the Sannin of Konoha, would be detrimental to both Konoha and Danzo.

After all, if Konoha is gone, no matter how ruthless Danzo is, it will be of no use.

However, none of this concerns him. He only needs to be an observer, watch things unfold, and get the witness points.

Just as Chiyu was listening to the meeting with an air of indifference, Hatake Sakumo suddenly looked at Chiyu.

"Chiyu, you're very mobile. Would you be interested in joining me on this mission?"

Qianyu frowned.

He was just watching the show and had no intention of getting involved in this mess.

Moreover, if he gets involved in this mess, it's very likely that Kakashi will no longer be a true comrade to him.

After all, the idiot who was saved by Sakumo Hatake would blame Sakumo Hatake.

The other teammates must be doing the same.

Even if Qianyu didn't do that, others would definitely include her in their opinions.

Even if he doesn't criticize Sakumo Hatake at that time, everyone will assume that he definitely participated in the criticism.

Therefore, Chiyu absolutely cannot participate in this mission.

Chiyu politely declined, saying, "I'm sorry, Lord Sakumo, I'm currently in an important stage of developing a technique, and the main reason I've returned to the base is so that I can focus on developing this technique."

Furthermore, Orochimaru-sensei has been sending summoning beasts to inform me of some matters recently. Although I'm looking forward to going on missions with Sakumo-sama, I won't be able to travel with him this time.

Hatake Sakumo nodded.

Although Chiba came to the Land of Grass to provide support, Hatake Sakumo thought that Chiba was on a special mission and did not regard Chiba as his subordinate.

So when Chiba said she was going to develop a new technique and that Orochimaru might contact her so she couldn't participate in the operation, Hatake Sakumo didn't force her.

The reason why Sakumo Hatake made this invitation was indeed because Chiba was strong enough.

At the same time, this task is very valuable, and if Qianyu participates, she can also share in the credit.

After all, Chiyu is now his son Kakashi's master, so he should help her if he can.

However, there was nothing that could be done if Chiyu refused.

Sakumo Hatake concluded, "Then it's settled. I'll lead the team, and the three of you will accompany me. We'll also have a sensory ninja join us. We'll depart in an hour."

"While I'm gone, Shinsuke, you'll be in charge of leadership and coordination. This mission is top secret; it's enough that only a few of us know about it!"

Shinsuke is also a member of the Nara clan and has a distinctive pineapple-shaped hairstyle.

After the meeting, Hatake Sakumo said to Chiba, "Chiba, you've worked hard these past few days. Thanks to you, we found out a lot of hidden bases of Iwa ninja. I never expected that those Iwa ninja had set up so many hidden bases."

If a full-scale war were to break out, these hidden strongholds could very well cause us heavy losses.

Qianyu humbly replied, "This was originally my task, a duty I should fulfill."

Sakumo Hatake forced an awkward smile and said, "When I last saw Kakashi, he had become much stronger. It's really his good fortune to be able to become your apprentice. I'll have to trouble you from now on. I have to go on a mission now. Chiha, you should rest well at the base."

Chiyu nodded and said, "Yes, Lord Sakumo, you can rest assured about Kakashi."

Chiyu left the room and met Kakashi waiting at the door.

Kakashi asked, "Chiba-sensei, is the meeting over?"

Chiyu looked at Kakashi with a strange expression and nodded: "Yes, it's over. Go see Lord Sakumo."

"it is good."

Kakashi entered the room.

Chiyu breathed a sigh of relief. After this mission, the power dynamics in Konoha, the Land of Grass, would change.

Without a ninja in charge, it's like lacking a backbone, which can easily lead to problems.

During the time that Hatake Sakumo was back, Chiba decided not to continue the search and to see how things went.

Although he felt a little bad for Kakashi, knowing that Sakumo Hatake would get into trouble, there was nothing he could do to change it.

Sakumo Hatake, who has a deep faith in the Will of Fire, would certainly not abandon the mission or the rescue of his comrades based on just his one-sided account.

There's even a possibility that Sakumo Hatake might become hostile towards him.

Therefore, standing idly by is the only thing Chiba can do.

Hatake Sakumo has already quietly set off with four ninjas.

Apart from a select few who knew, no one else was aware that Sakumo Hatake had personally gone to carry out the mission.

Qianyu went to her room in the camp and took out a map that had been marked with many crosses.

Qianyu planned to take advantage of this time to thoroughly check and fill in any gaps, to see if there was anything she had overlooked, so that she could look for it directly next time.

Time flies.

It has been a week since Sakumo Hatake left his post to carry out his mission.

During these seven days, with Shinsuke Nara in charge of the overall situation at the base, nothing unusual happened.

In the past few days, Qianyu has been either cultivating himself or teaching Kakashi how to cultivate.

This evening.

Sakumo Hatake, who was away on a mission, has returned.

There were five people when we went, and there were also five people when we came back.

All five people were injured. One of them lost his right arm and his legs were mangled and bloody, apparently blown off by explosive tags or something similar.

Upon returning to the base, Hatake Sakumo immediately shouted for medical ninjas.

Chiyu leaned against the wall in the shadows, observing how things unfolded.

Now Chiba is completely certain that this incident was the one that led to Sakumo Hatake's suicide.

Chapter 102 Public Opinion Gradually Rises

Sakumo Hatake returned from his mission, but all five of them were injured.

The person with the most serious injuries has already received treatment from a medical ninja.

Sakumo Hatake sat leaning against the wall, while a medical ninja treated him.

Sakumo Hatake's face was tired and gloomy, his brows furrowed tightly.

Kakashi rushed to Sakumo Hatake's side and asked worriedly, "Father, what's wrong?"

Sakumo Hatake seemed to be in a daze and did not answer Kakashi immediately.

Kakashi asked again before Sakumo Hatake came to his senses.

"nothing..."

Hatake Sakumo stopped the medical ninja's treatment, returned to the meeting room, and summoned several ninjas.

Although she didn't let Chiyu go, Chiyu wanted to know what had happened, so she went in herself.

Anyway, he already knew about this, so he probably wouldn't care if Sakumo Hatake went in to listen in.

Nara Shinsuke asked anxiously, "Lord Sakumo, what happened? Were we ambushed?"

Sakumo Hatake shook his head, his voice slightly hoarse as he replied, "No, it's that I abandoned the mission..."

Nara Shinsuke and the other ninjas were utterly shocked.

Give up the mission?

That can't be right!

What mission was so difficult that even Sakumo Hatake, the White Fang of Konoha, had to give up?

Sakumo Hatake explained in a deep voice, "The mission was going very smoothly. We were just a little short of getting the Iwa ninja's scroll, but Tsuguki was captured by them, and those bastards from Iwa used Tsuguki to create a trap."

For Sigui's safety, I had no choice but to abandon the mission and rescue him. However, the trap was a double trap; the explosive tag detonated, still severely injuring Sigui..."

The Tsuguki mentioned by Sakumo Hatake is the sensory ninja that Sakumo Hatake brought with him.

The meeting room was completely silent.

So that's why Hatake Sakumo abandoned the mission.

Chiyu observed the expressions on everyone's faces.

At this point, these people all seemed quite normal and didn't sense anything wrong with what Sakumo Hatake was doing.

When his companions were in danger, he chose to save them, and no one thought Sakumo Hatake did anything wrong.

Sakumo Hatake called this meeting simply to explain the reasons for the mission's failure.

Seeing that Hatake Sakumo was also tired, everyone told him to rest well and then left.

This incident has not caused much of a stir in the area so far.

However, many ninjas who were unaware of the situation were curious and asked what had happened when they learned that Hatake Sakumo and his four companions had returned to their base injured.

Kakashi was quite worried about Sakumo Hatake.

He could sense that Sakumo Hatake wasn't feeling well.

Just when everyone had gradually forgotten about the incident, the Dark Guard suddenly arrived.

The ANBU ninja sent Sakumo Hatake and his four teammates on a mission to Konoha.