Konoha: I, Uchiha, am brimming with positive energy

Chapter 63 Sakumo Hatake visits the door

Early in the morning, not long after Mina Uzumaki left for Konoha Hospital, someone knocked on the door.

When Uchiha Yoichi opened the door and saw who it was, he said with some surprise, "Jonin Hatake..."

"Yang Yi, I apologize for disturbing you, but after learning of your return, I wanted to come and express my gratitude."

After finishing his speech, Hatake Sakumo presented the gift box he was holding, demonstrating impeccable manners.

"You're too kind. Please come in and have a seat, Jonin Hatake and Kakashi."

Uchiha Yoichi was somewhat unaccustomed to these customs. Although the Uchiha clan also had its own etiquette, many clan members didn't care much about it. They weren't as rigid as the Hyuga clan and were sometimes quite casual.

After welcoming Sakumo Hatake and Kakashi into the living room, Yoichi Uchiha poured two more cups of tea, which were pre-iced barley tea; he had very low standards when it came to drinks.

"Jonin Hatake, I heard from Elder Kenji that you thanked me for mentioning my matter to the Daimyo."

"Yang Yi-kun was indeed a great help. Without you, the mission would have failed, and the daimyo would have been in grave danger."

Sakumo Hatake shook his head and said that he did not take credit for what was not his.

After Hiruzen Sarutobi and Sakumo Hatake returned from the Daimyo's residence, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire sent a second wave of envoys to the Daimyo's residence in the Land of Rivers, and strongly condemned the Sand Village for daring to disregard the Ninja Code and assassinate the Daimyo.

The Sand Village naturally wouldn't take the blame; they said it was Konoha's White Fang who did it, and that they were there to protect the Daimyo of the Land of Rivers.

Very few people knew about this. Apart from the daimyo of the Land of Rivers, his officials, and his personal guards, no one knew that the Sand Village had come to help the Land of Rivers.

But these people are already dead, and the only secret technique in the ninja world that can read the brains of the dead is the Yamanaka clan of Konoha.

Therefore, the situation in Sunagakure is unclear, and Uchiha Yoichi also shouted Rasa's name in the Land of Rivers, and took care of many of the guards of the Daimyo's mansion.

As a result, after Uchiha Yoichi left the Daimyo's mansion in the Land of Rivers, the surviving guards of the Daimyo's mansion all believed that it was Sunagakure who did it; so many guards' accusations also led the other people in the Daimyo's mansion to believe that Rasa was the one who did it.

When Hatake Sakumo returned to the village, he heard that the daimyo's wife had already set off for the Land of Rivers.

"That's about it. The rest is up to the Daimyo of the Land of Fire and the Third Daimyo. Yoichi's final act of making amends was indeed a great help."

Sakumo Hatake's expression was serious, showing no sign of politeness. After a pause, he continued speaking to Yoichi Uchiha.

"I'm here today because of this matter. The Daimyo originally wanted to reward you and Kakashi, but I felt that money was useless to you, so I suggested changing it to an S-rank mission reward. After some discussion, the village decided that you and Kakashi could choose a ninjutsu from the Scroll of Sealing."

"Choosing ninjutsu from the Scroll of Seals? Jonin Hatake, are you serious?"

Uchiha Yang asked with surprise. Although he had heard of this possibility from Elder Kenji, his relationship with the Konoha leadership was not good, so it was not uncommon for them to embezzle the reward.

To my surprise, they actually gave it to me.

"It's true, Yang Yi. If you make a great contribution, the village will reward you with ninjutsu. Many commoner ninjas obtain their ninjutsu in this way."

"Sakumo Hatake said, then glanced at Kakashi beside him and continued, "Besides, I should thank you for giving Kakashi a lot of experience."

Uchiha Yoichi smiled and said, "You're too kind, Jonin Hatake. Kakashi has great talent and is very strong. We're helping each other."

Kakashi rolled his eyes when he heard his father and Uchiha Yoichi's conversation. It felt like his two elders were praising him, making him seem like a child.

"By the way, Yang Yi, there's no need to have too high expectations for the Book of Sealing. It's better to use ninjutsu that suits you best. Even if you choose some forbidden techniques, you can't use them because the conditions for using those forbidden techniques are too harsh."

Sakumo Hatake gave some instructions. He had also read the Book of Sealing before, but the techniques on it were useless to him. In the end, he only chose the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique to use for reconnaissance and intelligence gathering.

Sakumo Hatake had already said these words to Kakashi at home, and now, as a senior with experience, he was reminding him again.

Uchiha Yang nodded and said, "I understand, Jonin Hatake."

Afterwards, Uchiha Yoichi followed Hatake Sakumo and walked together toward the Hokage Building.

The reward of ninjutsu was an unexpected bonus, but one can guess how much benefit Konoha received from the Daimyo's mansion.

Soon, the three arrived at the Hokage Building, where they happened to run into two people coming out.

However, rather than saying she walked out, it would be more accurate to say that the red-haired woman was pushed out from inside by another blond young man.

"Minato-kun".

Sakumo Hatake greeted the blond youth with a smile.

Upon seeing Hatake Sakumo, the latter quickly stopped pushing and shoving with Kushina and said with an embarrassed smile, "Sakumo-senpai, are you going to see the Hokage?"

"Yes, this is Uchiha Yoichi, and this is my son Kakashi. We're taking them to see the Third Hokage about something."

After Sakumo Hatake finished his introduction, he said to Minato Namikaze, "Minato-kun, we'll head up now. We've already spoken with the Third Hokage."

"Please do as you wish, Senior Sakumo."

Minato Namikaze said respectfully, "Although I am also a Jonin, I am no match for Sakumo Hatake."

Right now, Sakumo Hatake is at the height of his fame, even surpassing the reputation of the Legendary Sannin, let alone Minato Namikaze, a rising genius.

Upon hearing Minato Namikaze's name, Uchiha Yang guessed that the red-haired woman beside him was the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. However, after glancing at her, he looked away, nodded to Minato, and then followed Sakumo Hatake into the Hokage Building.

After Sakumo Hatake and the other two went inside, Kushina suddenly clapped her hands and said, "Oh right, Uchiha Yoichi, I remember now, Mina is staying at his house."

"Minato, stay here with me for a while. After Uchiha Yangyi comes out, let's ask him if we can visit his house."

Upon hearing this, Minato Namikaze quickly shook his head and said, "No, Kushina. The Hokage didn't agree just now, and there are people protecting you."

"What protection? That's clearly surveillance! Although I didn't control the Nine-Tails well before, I've been gradually getting used to its chakra lately, and yet it won't even give me a proper chance to relax!"

After complaining, Kushina glanced around, then leaned close to Minato Namikaze and whispered, "Minato, you know the Flying Thunder God Technique, right? You could leave a mark on me, then go visit Uchiha Yoichi yourself and bring me along."

"Kushina, let's just forget about it. The Hokage will definitely be angry if we do that."

Minato Namikaze quickly shook his head. Wasn't this just asking for trouble? Kushina was missing, and they were already mobilizing all the Anbu to search for her? He knew the gravity of the situation.

"You won't do this, you won't do that, I think you just don't want to help me!"

Seeing that Minato refused and hadn't even spoken up for her in the Hokage's office, Kushina coldly snorted and turned her head away, saying, "In that case, I'll wait here for Uchiha Yangichi to come out!"

(End of this chapter)