Hinata: I'm in charge of Konoha.

Chapter 95 Kakashi's Choice

"Grandpa Hokage."

What do you think of my abilities?

On the rooftop of the central tower, the young Hyuga girl slowly rose and looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, asking a question.

"Very strong."

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent for a moment, then slowly stood up and spoke.

He already knew the details of the Battle of Shoukaku.

Aside from the Flying Thunder God Technique and the Flying Thunder Body Technique, the true key and core of the technique is the formula that Hinata herself deduced.

Instantaneous Opening - Day Flame.

He broke through Shukaku's body in one fell swoop and killed the Jinchūriki with a single punch.

Absolute speed, absolute power.

"How do I compare to that Wind Shadow?"

Hinata continued to ask.

"After all, Fengying is a powerful figure who has been famous for many years."

Sarutobi Metsu's words were an admission that even the Kazekage, one of the Five Kage, would not be Hinata's match in terms of raw strength.

"Famous for many years?"

"What is the reputation and record of that Kazekage Rasa?"

"Mining for your own village?"

Hinata sneered, her face revealing her mockery and disdain.

"Grandpa Hokage, you just wait."

"Wait until Narasa arrives in Konoha."

"I'll kill him!"

"To eliminate one opponent in advance for the future Shinobi World War!"

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!!!

Hiruzen Sarutobi was taken aback at first, then quickly realized what he meant and asked, "Hinata, what did you say?"

"The Ninja World War?!"

Hinata looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi with a puzzled expression as she listened to his words.

Now that things have come to this point, you still don't think that Sunagakure has good intentions, do you?

"Hokage-sama!"

Just as Hinata was wondering about Hiruzen Sarutobi's attitude, a figure suddenly appeared.

He is the Hokage's personal ANBU.

"explain."

Hiruzen Sarutobi disregarded Hinata's presence and spoke directly.

"yes!"

"According to reliable intelligence!"

"Orochimaru, one of the Legendary Sannin and an S-rank rogue ninja of Konoha, has appeared in the Forest of Death!"

"The enemy has attacked Class 7, and Mitarashi Anko has led a team to their rescue!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Hiruzen Sarutobi was struck dumb as if by lightning.

Orochimaru!

This is his most prized apprentice!

"How about Class Seven?!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately asked.

"No one died, except for Uchiha Sasuke, who was marked with a special mark."

Orochimaru's target is Sasuke Uchiha?

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned, alarm bells ringing in his mind.

"I understand, you may leave."

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand.

Upon hearing this, the secret service immediately withdrew.

"Grandpa Naruto".

"What do you think of Sunagakure now?"

"While we were targeting them, Sunagakure had clearly joined forces with Orochimaru, one of the Legendary Sannin, to set a trap to eliminate us."

"Who knows, even Kirigakure might be one—"

Hinata's face revealed an undisguised malicious smile.

"At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt his mind was in turmoil, his vision was dizzy, and he was slightly unsteady on his feet."

"Hinata, take some people and go to rescue Anko immediately."

"She is no match for Orochimaru."

Hinata blinked, pointing to herself with a puzzled look: "Me?"

"You have the Flying Thunder God Technique; you're the most suitable."

"Kakashi is inside the tower right now."

"After you and he find Anko, if you can hold off Orochimaru, then do so; if you can't, just use the Flying Thunder God Technique to leave."

"I'll arrange for others to provide support."

Hiruzen Sarutobi gently rubbed his throbbing forehead, maintaining his balance as he spoke in a deep voice.

"----good."

Hinata was startled when she saw Hiruzen Sarutobi's appearance.

Judging from this, even without the so-called Konoha Crush plan, this old man who has been in charge of Konoha for decades probably won't live much longer.

"What?"

Orochimaru?

Kakashi, who had just arrived at the Central Tower to wait for his Team 7, was approached by Hinata, and his expression changed drastically.

Orochimaru, one of the Legendary Sannin.

This is a notorious rogue ninja in the ninja world.

I never expected that such a master would target my own Class 7.

Is it because of Naruto?

Kakashi's guess was almost instinctive.

After all, Orochimaru knew that Naruto was the Nine-Tails' jinchūriki.

Yes, that's right.

"The Hokage wants me to go with you to provide support."

Hinata looked at Kakashi and spoke.

"good!"

"We're going right now!"

As the teacher of Team 7, Kakashi had developed an inseparable bond with his students over the years.

"Then let's set off immediately."

Hinata grabbed Kakashi's hand, and the moment she finished speaking, the two of them vanished without a trace.

When Kakashi came to his senses, he found himself in a dilapidated ruin filled with yellow sand and mud.

This is the effect of the Flying Thunder God Technique.

And judging from the surroundings, it should be—

Kakashi looked at the girl with the white eyes beside him.

The place where Hinata and Shukaku clashed.

Hinata picked up the Flying Thunder God Blade that she had thrown out during her earlier fight with Shukaku and looked around.

Roll your eyes, open!

In an instant, everything around him came into view.

The gaze passes through the giant trees, extending outwards in a 360-degree, unobstructed view.

Hinata and Kakashi finally found their target after traveling nearly 20 kilometers.

Mitarashi Red Bean.

"We found Hongdou; she's not doing well."

"Their hands and feet must have been broken."

"She was lying in the corner, her chakra was still flowing, so she shouldn't be in any danger."

Hinata spoke slowly.

"Where are Naruto and the others?"

Kakashi pressed for an answer.

"About 15 kilometers to the southeast."

"But they were in very bad shape; Naruto and Sasuke fainted."

"Sakura, she—"

Hinata paused here.

"What happened to Sakura?"

Kakashi quickly asked.

"Sakura is fighting the Sound Ninja Team to protect Naruto and Sasuke."

Kakashi fell silent upon hearing this.

Sakura is the weakest member of Team 7; Hinata says she's currently fighting the Sound Ninja Team.

They are probably engaged in a life-or-death battle, risking their own lives to protect their comrades.

"Where's Orochimaru?!"

Kakashi opened his mouth, his dry lips emitting a slightly hoarse sound.

"Found it, about three kilometers from Hongdou."

"They are constantly moving out of the Forest of Death."

"If we go after them now, we can still catch up."

"Where to?"

Hinata looked at Kakashi, her tone somewhat puzzled.

Missions and companions.

Kakashi fell silent once again, as if it were a destiny entangled with fate.

A ninja who fails to complete a mission is a waste.

A person who abandons their comrades for the sake of a mission is worse than trash.

These are the words that Obito Uchiha said to Kakashi back then.

Kakashi's father, Sakumo Hatake, the White Fang of Konoha, was the first person to abandon a mission for his comrades.

He eventually committed suicide.

"Walk."

"Where to?"

"Go kill Orochimaru!"

Kakashi's words were resolute.

If we can keep Orochimaru here, whatever his conspiracy may be, it will be thwarted.

Defeating a skilled fighter who harbors hostility towards Konoha will protect more comrades!

This is Kakashi's choice!