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Chapter 251 Akihara Kagura: I want to place someone in Team 7! Uzumaki Naruto: I refuse!

The Naruto Building.

Inside the Hokage's office.

Tsunade met Naruto and Jiraiya who had returned.

"What happened?"

Jiraiya noticed that Tsunade seemed somewhat dejected.

"No, it's a good thing."

Tsunade glanced at the intelligence report on her desk and sighed, "Information from Root's intelligence agents indicates that Orochimaru was killed by Sasuke Uchiha..."

"!!!"

Everyone present stared wide-eyed!

Because Orochimaru murdered the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, during the Konoha Crush, the seeds of fear still remain in the hearts of Konoha ninjas to this day.

"Orochimaru...is he dead?"

Jiraiya's expression became complicated. He sighed softly and said, "When Orochimaru took Sasuke Uchiha away, I thought that guy wanted to seize that kid's body. I never expected that he would die at that kid's hands..."

"This is ultimately a good thing."

Tsunade clasped her hands together and rested her elbows on the table: "Now let's check Naruto's training results. I plan to reinstate Naruto and Sakura Haruno into Team 7, and I've prepared an opponent for you in advance..."

"certainly."

After Tsunade finished speaking, she added, "However, after hearing my idea, the Hokage's assistant, Akihara Kagura, wants to place a Root ninja in Team 7 to make Team 7 a complete unit..."

"I refuse!"

Naruto Uzumaki waved his fist and refused the suggestion!

Because Team 7 will always belong to him, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno, he doesn't want anyone else to join and take Sasuke's place!

"..."

Sakura Haruno looked at Tsunade with concern in her eyes.

I also declined his offer.

Tsunade fully understood Naruto's thoughts.

Because her disciple, Sakura Haruno, thought the same way.

of course.

If Akihara Kagura had proposed Karin, Tsunade wouldn't have objected. However, since Akihara Kagura's proposed person was just an ordinary ninja, Tsunade immediately rejected the idea. She was worried that Akihara Kagura wanted to use this to control the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

but…

Akihara Kagura, however, did not choose to give up.

Kagura Akihara, citing concerns about the possible danger to the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, requested that a Root ninja be sent to monitor Naruto Uzumaki. Tsunade had no choice but to agree, as this request had been made at the Five Kage Summit in Konoha.

This Five Shadows Conference…

Specifically refers to the five Hokage of Konoha Village.

Over the years, when Jiraiya was training Naruto, he seemed to intentionally let Naruto unleash the Nine-Tails' chakra, which led to many dangers.

In any case, Tsunade refused Akihara Kagura's offer to place people in Team 7, but she also couldn't refuse Akihara Kagura's offer to send someone to monitor Naruto in order to avoid any accidents.

"never mind."

Tsunade glanced at Shizune beside her and said softly, "Let me test your results first! I can specially select an opponent for you. I deliberately didn't send Naruto on any missions while waiting for him to return..."

"Who?"

Naruto Uzumaki was still somewhat curious.

"Ahem... I'll be here this afternoon."

Tsunade coughed a few times before speaking, "The opponent I prepared for you is Kakashi, but he's been transferred away by the Hokage's assistant to help Root test someone else first..."

This is a must.

Because Akihara Kagura wanted to send a Root ninja to monitor Team 7, and since Akihara Kagura and Team 7's captain Hatake Kakashi were old friends, she definitely needed to get Hatake Kakashi's approval.

and so…

Kakashi Hatake accepted Kagura Akihara's invitation to first check the strength of that Root ninja, to see just how powerful he was and what kind of person he was.

A dedicated training ground for the roots.

When Kakashi Hatake arrived, he was still somewhat resentful of Kagura Akihara's actions. Upon seeing her, he wanted to retort, "Hey, you didn't really need to send someone to monitor us, did you..."

"This is also for your safety."

Kagura Akihara glanced at Kakashi Hatake and said softly, "Naruto and Jiraiya-sensei have caused quite a bit of trouble during their training these past few years, so it's always good to be careful... I originally wanted to place someone in Team 7, but Lady Tsunade refused. However, to prevent any accidents from happening to Naruto, let's send someone to keep an eye on him!"

"Your actions are becoming more and more like Danzo's..."

Kakashi Hatake remembered the previous leader of Root.

"Let's see who I've chosen first..."

Kagura Akihara patted Kakashi Hatake on the shoulder and said in a very friendly manner, "If you think his strength is acceptable, I'll have him monitor Team 7. If you think his strength isn't up to par, then I'll replace him with someone else..."

"..."

Kakashi Hatake shook his head and remained silent.

The Jonin instructor of Team 7 was determined not to agree to Kagura Akihara's proposal, no matter who she sent later.

of course.

Unless Akihara Kagura sends Karin.

"Come out."

Akihara Kagura clapped her hands and looked behind a large tree in the training ground: "Let your old superior test your strength before deciding whether you're qualified to accept the next mission I assign you..."

"..."

A hooded figure emerged from behind the big tree.

The figure gently removed their hood, revealing a face that Kakashi Hatake recognized: "Kakashi-sensei, it's been a long time..."

It was Uchiha Sasuke who had just returned to Konoha.

"..."

Kakashi Hatake was taken aback.

Kakashi Hatake was stunned on the spot.

Kakashi Hatake couldn't quite understand.

"you…"

Kakashi Hatake stared in disbelief at the grown-up Sasuke Uchiha before him, his eyes frozen in their sockets, unable to move: "Is that Sasuke? What... what happened?"

"This is a very long story."

Kagura Akihara stood beside Kakashi Hatake and slowly began to speak: "Back then, Orochimaru greedily wanted Sasuke's body..."

"In order to kill Orochimaru, I saw Sasuke's talent and recruited him into Root. I sent him on a secret mission, deliberately letting Orochimaru take him away to betray us, to investigate Orochimaru's secrets and keep sending messages about Orochimaru back to the village..."

"at last…"

"Sasuke successfully killed Orochimaru."

"Now that he has completed his mission, I will naturally send him back to Konoha."

When Akihara Kagura got to this point, her face seemed somewhat helpless: "I originally wanted Sasuke to return to Team 7 and rejoin your ranks to prevent the Nine-Tails from going out of control in Naruto, but Lady Tsunade refused the proposal, so I could only send Sasuke to monitor Team 7..."

"..."

Kakashi Hatake's mind was a bit muddled. He could only keep rubbing his temples and gesture to Kagura Akihara: "Wait, let me catch my breath..."

This is quite a lot of information.

Kakashi Hatake had once lamented countless times that his comrades and disciples had all defected from Konoha. Little did he know that his comrades were still causing trouble in the ninja world, and that his disciples' defection was a ruse, their true purpose being to carry out the mission to kill Orochimaru…

just now…

The mission is complete.

Sasuke is back.

Kakashi Hatake looked up at the sky, feeling that he needed some compensation for the regrets and disappointments of the past few years, but he couldn't bring himself to criticize Akihara Kagura and Uchiha Sasuke.

after all…

Assassinating Orochimaru is definitely an S-rank mission.

This kind of mission is definitely not something a regular Konoha Jonin would know about.

but…

For the sake of our friendship…

Couldn't you at least share some information and offer some comfort?

Kakashi Hatake recalled that when he and Kagura Akihara went out for barbecue and ramen, they occasionally mentioned Sasuke Uchiha's defection. Kagura always just smiled and remained silent, sipping her pear juice with a grin, as if she didn't care about these things at all.

however…

Now all the crises have been resolved.

The story of Uchiha Sasuke's defection is also false.

Kakashi Hatake wasn't particularly upset; he simply sighed and said, "You bastard, you should have at least told me before you wanted to recruit my students..."

"I'm sorry, Kakashi-sensei."

Sasuke Uchiha stepped forward and apologized in a deep voice, "Back then, I voluntarily requested to join Root in order to gain power..."

"..."

Kakashi Hatake didn't go to see him.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Akihara Kagura frowned, seemingly finding it odd: "Didn't you want to join Root back then? It's normal for Sasuke to want to join Root too, isn't it?"

"I don't want to join anymore."

Kakashi Hatake took a deep breath, shook his head, and said, "The reputation of Root in the village now is practically the same as the Uchiha clan's police force used to be..."

After saying that, Kakashi Hatake realized he had said the wrong thing, as it might have provoked Sasuke Uchiha who was standing next to him.

after all…

The original Uchiha clan has been wiped out.

However, when Sasuke Uchiha heard Kakashi Hatake's words, he seemed unconcerned about the matter and even nodded thoughtfully, as if he understood something.

"alright."

Kakashi Hatake, upon seeing Sasuke Uchiha, no longer wanted to test him, nor did he even consider having Sasuke monitor him. He simply waved to Sasuke and said, "Let's go. Now, we'll reinstate you into Team 7..."

"Lady Tsunade has already refused."

Kagura Akihara interrupted Kakashi Hatake.

"You didn't tell Lady Tsunade the truth, did you?"

Kakashi Hatake glanced helplessly at Kagura Akihara.

"The identities of the Root ninjas are top secret."

Kagura Akihara shook her head and said coldly, "The Hokage cannot interfere in Root affairs, and the Hokage's assistant will not interfere in Konoha Hospital affairs. These are the rules set by the five Hokage... We are friends, which is why I let you come to see Sasuke."

"..."

Kakashi Hatake felt that the rules were a mess.

What kind of rule is this?

Why do the Hokage and the Hokage's assistant have different focuses? Shouldn't the Hokage's assistant be prohibited from interfering in the affairs of the Anbu?

but…

The Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, was a medical ninja. Does that seem reasonable?

"Kakashi-sensei."

Sasuke Uchiha stepped forward and declined Kakashi Hatake's suggestion: "I haven't killed Itachi Uchiha yet, so I can't go back now..."

On the one hand, he also needs to seek revenge.

On the other hand, he also needs to compete with Karin for the position of root leader.

Although Sasuke Uchiha knew that returning to Team 7 would bring him a brief period of comfort, he also knew that the position of future leader of Root was of paramount importance.

For Sasuke Uchiha, the position of Root leader was extremely important, as it meant that even if Naruto Uzumaki, that idiot, really became Hokage in the future, the two of them could still fight side by side.

Another crucial point is that Root is currently the stronghold of the surviving Uchiha clan. If they want to revitalize the Uchiha clan in the future, Sasuke Uchiha must surpass Karin and become the leader of Root!

"I want to stay at the roots."

Sasuke Uchiha had deep feelings for Root and also for Team 7: "In the future, I will be able to protect Team 7 from the shadows..."

"Let's test this little guy's strength."

Akihara Kagura patted her old friend Hatake Kakashi on the shoulder and sighed, "I've tried to persuade him, but he's unwilling. Let him stay with Root for now!"

"..."

Kakashi Hatake fell silent.

The Jonin instructor of Team 7 thought for a moment before reluctantly nodding: "I agree, but Naruto and Sakura will definitely be disappointed..."

"Kakashi-sensei, let's not tell them the truth yet."

Sasuke Uchiha shook his head, a contemptuous sneer playing on his lips. Even grown up, he remained the arrogant Uchiha: "If that idiot Naruto knew, it would definitely interfere with my plans. I'll tell that idiot after I kill Itachi Uchiha..."

"..."

Kakashi Hatake knew that Sasuke Uchiha's idea was correct.

This student…

He's really heading towards revenge step by step!

However, this student didn't seem like someone who had lost their mind for revenge, because Kakashi Hatake could tell from Sasuke's face...

Sasuke's heart...

There must be a place for Class 7.

Kakashi Hatake could tell that Sasuke Uchiha was mocking Naruto Uzumaki, but he didn't want Naruto to get involved in the Root organization's maelstrom...

Kakashi Hatake's gaze involuntarily drifted to Kagura Akihara beside him.

How did Akihara Kagura teach Uchiha Sasuke? This kid neither forgot his revenge nor was he blinded by it...

"If you don't want to come back, and want to protect them from the shadows..."

Kakashi Hatake held up a finger to Sasuke Uchiha and said softly, "Then let me see the results of your training all these years..."

"..."

Sasuke Uchiha removed his cloak, raised a finger at Kakashi Hatake, and his eyes became slightly serious!

Challenge your teacher…

This was something Sasuke Uchiha had thought about long ago!

Second update!

It's a little late again!

(End of this chapter)