Naruto: With maxed-out affection, I am invincible in the ninja world.

His long-standing friendship allowed him to instantly see through something.

Kakashi asked, "Haneda, you should have a way to solve this, right?"

Haneda nodded: "Yes, I already had something to ask you, so this is just a side thing."

"In the first Five-Year Plan, I aimed to eliminate hunger, and the most important part of that was food."

"I've read some scientific research books and heard about the principles of hybridization, which involve continuous screening of superior genes to achieve high-yield grain varieties that are better adapted to the environment."

"Now I know that Orochimaru has the strongest research capabilities and the most extensive knowledge in various fields. With his abilities, he should be able to solve this problem."

"Orochimaru can also solve the flaws of Shisui, Itachi, and even the Uchiha clan itself."

Kakashi didn't ask what the Uchiha's inherent weaknesses were, or why Haneda was so sure Orochimaru could solve them.

He always trusted Haneda's judgment, and said:

"I will arrange for the Anbu and Root to search for Orochimaru's whereabouts."

"Take me with you to the negotiations with Orochimaru, Haneda."

"If all else fails, the two of us will go together and tie Orochimaru up and take him back to Konoha."

Upon hearing the last sentence, Haneda smiled.

He could tell that Kakashi was very happy after receiving his mission.

Two weeks ago, Kakashi would have only complained that he, as Hokage, was not doing his job.

Of course, Haneda knew the underlying reasons.

He suddenly realized he didn't need Kakashi for half a month, which made him feel very lost.

Haneda saw all of this.

That's why he assigned the task of recalling Orochimaru to Kakashi.

Otherwise, given the connection to Ryuchi Cave, Haneda would have a way to contact Orochimaru.

Haneda laughed and said, "Then, shall we go find Orochimaru together, Kakashi?"

Kakashi felt he could lead the team on his own, and quietly offered a reminder:

"If you leave Konoha without permission, be careful Shikaku might get a red temper."

"It's okay, I'm busy with important things, he'd love to see me like this."

"Haneda, it's not good to leave Naruto at home. Although he has to go to school, he'll be lonely by himself. You should know what that feels like."

Kakashi then thought of Naruto. Usually, he and Haneda would leave one of them behind to take care of Naruto.

He knew that Naruto used to be very lonely, and he cared about that very much.

"Kakashi, with Sasuke and the others around, you don't need to worry about these things. If all else fails, just ask Fugaku to take care of Naruto."

Thinking of this, Yuda chuckled.

He believed that Naruto would be very happy with this win-win solution!

Kakashi hesitated for a moment, but finally, considering the special relationship between Naruto and Sasuke, he agreed.

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(PS: One update tonight, two updates in the morning, and one more tonight)

Chapter 279 Naruto Who Doesn't Like Lettuce

"Let's tell Naruto first before we leave," Kakashi suggested.

"Don't worry, someone's coming."

Haneda keenly sensed movement in the woods. He looked up and saw Shisui with an awkward smile.

"I apologize for disturbing you, Hokage-sama, Kakashi-senpai."

Shisui jumped down from the tree. He knew it wasn't appropriate to come out when he saw Haneda and Kakashi talking.

But unexpectedly, Haneda and Kakashi had just finished their conversation.

“It’s Shisui. I heard from Kakashi that your eye power has been greatly depleted. There’s really no need to force others to change their minds just because of their prejudice against me…”

"Lord Hokage, I just don't want to cause too much bloodshed. Reducing the prejudice of some people can take away a lot of trouble."

Zhi Shui scratched the back of his head and said.

Nearly a year has passed, and he still isn't quite used to Haneda's caring attitude towards him, as if he were a junior.

He concealed part of the truth.

But Shisui's evasive gaze didn't escape Haneda's notice. He took out a playing card he'd confiscated from Tsunade and asked:

"Zhi Shui, what's the number on this card?"

Shisui blinked repeatedly, his blurry vision clearing up in the brief intervals between blinks.

But at that moment, Haneda took back the playing cards.

"Your prescription is already very high, Shisui."

“I originally thought your right eye could hold out for a long time, but now it seems that even the vision in your right eye has dropped to a very low level, maybe only 4.5 or 4.6.”

"His left eye is even highly myopic."

Seeing that Shisui still wanted to argue, Haneda waved his hand and said:

"If your right eye has good vision, the first thing you do is not blink."

"Instead, I closed my left eye and used my better-looking right eye to see the cards in my hand."

Kakashi interjected, "Haneda, don't you have a way to transplant Shisui's eyes?"

“There is a way, but I think Shisui is too obsessive. He cares too much about my image in the outside world and is particularly protective of Konoha.”

“Actually, in many situations, it’s not necessary to do this. I’d rather get hurt myself than not help others,” Haneda said.

"Aren't you just like that?"

Kakashi's question silenced Haneda, who sighed silently, his childhood assessment of the Uchiha clan striking a chord with him.

He was also a paranoid person, but compared to other Uchiha, he was more normal.

"Alright, Haneda, let's go visit Naruto first."

"Whether it's entrusting Fugaku to take care of Naruto, or someone else, you have to tell Naruto first."

As he spoke, Kakashi turned his gaze to Shisui and gave the order.

"Once you've dealt with the troublemakers over there, take a break. It's been half a month, you should relax a bit. Itachi is also worried about your eyesight."

"When Haneda and I get back, we'll help you with your eye problem."

"Okay, thank you, Kakashi-senpai, Hokage-sama."

After responding, Shisui glanced at Haneda and, seeing that he had no further instructions, vanished in an instant.

However, just before he was about to leave, he couldn't help but turn back and stare intently at Haneda for a second or two before finally leaving.

Shisui still remembered what Haneda had said about the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan.

If nothing unexpected happens, Haneda is planning to find someone who can help him transplant Hashirama cells.

The feeling of Haneda helping him even though he hadn't asked for it gave Shisui a different kind of feeling towards Haneda than towards a superior.

As Shisui returned to the Uchiha clan's territory, Haneda also brought Kakashi to his home.

At this moment, Bai placed two servings of vegetable salad on the table.

Haneda and Kakashi walked in just as they bumped into each other. Haneda smiled and asked:

"Is this prepared for us?"

Bai shook his head awkwardly: "Naruto brought Sasuke over to play, so I'm here to entertain Sasuke."

"If Mr. Haneda wants some, I'll make another one. Oh, and Mr. Kakashi, would you like some?"

Haneda said "Never mind," and Kakashi followed suit, saying he didn't really need it.

Just then, Naruto ran downstairs, and Haku, carrying a plate of vegetable salad, gently asked:

"Are you hungry from playing all afternoon? How about a vegetable salad?"

"Vegetable salad?" Naruto craned his neck, staring intently at the vegetables on the plate. "Raw, I don't want it."

Kakashi laughed and said, "Ninjas need to eat lots of vegetables, Naruto."

"I don't want to." Naruto turned his head away, refusing.

Seeing the slight disappointment in Haku's eyes, Haneda took Haku's plate, placed it in front of Naruto, and advised:

"Eating vegetables provides more vitamins and dietary fiber, which is good for your health."

"No, I don't want to!"

"I'd rather not eat raw vegetables at all!"

Seeing that Naruto was a little angry, Kakashi sighed and said, "This kid... even Minato-sensei often advised him to eat more vegetables."