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

Tsunade looked at Haneda's handsome face and became increasingly curious.

A kid who's thriving in the political vortex of Konoha—he seems like someone who's anything but simple.

Seeing that Haneda remained silent for a long time, Tsunade asked:

"Kid, why aren't you saying anything?"

"My head's spinning a bit, Lady Tsunade. Did you just say that Uncle Dai has been appointed as an elite Jonin?"

Haneda had no intention of discussing politics with Tsunade and quickly changed the subject.

"Hehe... As soon as Matt Day returned to the village, the old man couldn't wait to greet him at the village gate and even appointed him in public, which moved Matt Day to tears."

Tsunade chuckled lightly, her tone always carrying a hint of sarcasm.

"Is that so?" Haneda Izanami was not surprised by his behavior, as it was his usual method of winning people over.

He had previously experienced a similar performance at the Hokage Building.

Da da da……

Slow, heavy footsteps approached from afar.

Hearing the sound, Tsunade glanced at the large tree outside the window; the ANBU members who had left earlier had returned from the treetop.

"Alright, brat from the Uchiha clan, the old man is coming to see you, so I'll stop talking to you for now."

Tsunade walked to the door, a little annoyed, and pushed it open. The Third Hokage was standing right there in the doorway.

She glanced at the Third Hokage, said nothing, and left.

"Hokage-sama." Haneda noticed the Third Hokage entering and greeted him immediately.

Tsunade can ignore the Hokage, but Haneda cannot.

"Haneda, you look much better. It seems Tsunade is taking good care of you."

The third generation carried a basket of fruit and placed it on the bedside table.

He always spoke with a gentle smile, appearing to be someone who cared deeply for his juniors.

However, the Third Hokage's words subtly attributed the credit for Haneda's recovery to Tsuna.

Before Haneda could speak, the Third Generation continued:

"I'm sorry about what happened last night, that you and Kakashi were accidentally injured."

"Don't worry, I have already ordered the people behind this to be investigated, and this will not happen again."

The third generation first apologized, then stated that he had resolved the matter at lightning speed.

The third generation seems to be very sincere and efficient.

In reality, the third generation leader didn't mention a word about how to pursue the matter or who was behind it.

Haneda knew very well that it was Root's scheme to assassinate the Third Hokage and allow Danzo to take over.

It was purely by accident that he and Kakashi fell into the trap.

Due to political and other factors, he was also targeted by that cunning old man Danzo.

As for the Third Generation's repeated claims of pursuing the matter, Haneda wouldn't believe a word of them.

According to the original story, after Danzo's assassination attempt on the Third Hokage failed, nothing happened, and he continued to control Root.

The most outrageous thing is that Danzo's power actually grew bigger and bigger.

This shows how much the Third Hokage tolerated Danzo.

Haneda is not interested in playing along with the Third Hokage right now; he is waiting for the head of the Uchiha clan and Hatake Sakumo.

Once these two arrive, the Third Hokage's schemes against him will all fall through, and he will have to pay a heavy price.

"Excuse me, Hokage-sama, my head is a little dizzy right now. I didn't quite hear what you just said."

Haneda clutched his head, pretending to be in great pain.

Upon seeing this, the Third Hokage's smile froze.

However, his expression quickly returned to normal, and he spoke in a tone of concern for a younger person:

"It's okay, it's normal for your mind to be foggy after you just woke up."

The third generation leader remained seated by the bedside, seemingly waiting for Haneda to recover.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the door; someone else was coming.

"Hokage-sama."

Sakumo, who was looking after Kakashi next door, pushed open the door and came in.

"Oh, it's Sakumo. Please have a seat." The Third Hokage thought to himself that this was bad; Sakumo was the last person he wanted to face right now.

"Is the Hokage here to visit Haneda as well?" Sakumo asked in a low voice.

"Yes, this is my dereliction of duty as Hokage, how could I not come to visit?"

The third generation leader's expression remained unchanged, and a smile still lingered on his face.

However, when the third generation finished speaking, the scene froze, and no one spoke for a moment.

Chapter 042 The World Isolates Me...

Just then, someone else came in.

"Lord Hokage." The Uchiha clan head led Fugaku in and greeted him respectfully.

"Kenji and Fugaku are here too. Let's find a seat first."

As the two figures rapidly approached, the Third Hokage felt things were getting increasingly complicated.

Especially when the Uchiha clan leader pulled Fugaku to sit next to Sakumo so naturally, this troublesome feeling made him feel like he was sitting on pins and needles.

"It is truly an honor for us to have the Hokage personally visit the younger generation of the Uchiha clan, haha," the clan head laughed.

After speaking to the third generation, the clan head chatted with Sakumo.

"Sakumo is here too. Kakashi, this whole thing is Haneda's fault. It caused your son to be seriously injured. I apologize to you on Haneda's behalf."

Sakumo shook his head:

"It's nothing, it was Kakashi's own choice."

“I am proud of his choice to protect his companions with his own strength, and this is a principle I have always taught him.”

"I see... Now that you mention it, I'm happy that Haneda has a friend like Kakashi," the clan chief said with a smile.

……

The third generation, sitting next to Haneda, listened to the two talking and became slightly embarrassed.

The more familiar they become with each other, the more disadvantageous it will be for them.

Just as the third generation was about to say something, someone else came to the door.

"Lord Hokage, you're here too."

Matt Day appeared at the doorway.

He disregarded the others in the ward and shouted at Haneda:

"I'm sorry, Haneda, Uncle Dai didn't protect you or Kakashi well last night."

"It's alright, Uncle Dai. You're doing this out of duty, to protect the Hokage," Haneda said with a smile.

At this moment, Sakumo also spoke up:

"Haneda is right, Dai."

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"You were also thinking about the mission, and besides, being by the Hokage's side at that time was considered safe."

Hearing Haneda and Sakumo's words, the Third Generation became even more embarrassed.

The two of them kept talking about their duties, and Sakumo even added that being by his side guaranteed his safety...

If the Third Hokage hadn't known Sakumo's character, he would have suspected that Sakumo was deliberately trying to sabotage him.

Fortunately, his shadow clone used its strength to hold back the three of them; otherwise, he really couldn't have stayed there for even a moment longer.

"Okay, Haneda, you still prefer to think of others."

Dai smiled and placed the carnations in her hand on the bedside table.

Then, he naturally sat down next to Sakumo and the others.

The Third Hokage secretly witnessed this scene, and he suddenly felt as if he had been isolated.

Fugaku, who had been standing by Obi's side the whole time, said gratefully:

"Senior Dai, thank you so much for your help with Haneda's matter. You took care of him during the journey and protected him on the return trip."

"No trouble at all, no trouble at all... Who are you?" Dai looked at Fugaku curiously.

"Oh? I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Uchiha Fugaku. I'm half of Haneda's teacher, and also his older brother."