Born in Sunagakure, dedicated to antagonizing Konoha for decades

Hatake Sakumo's eyes widened, almost popping out of their sockets. That familiar tone, that exaggerated expression—who else could it be but that guy from Sunagakure? This guy really has guts; he actually dares to come to Konoha. Is he planning to cause trouble again?

"Look at what you're saying, what do you mean 'dare to come again'? Hey, hey, hey... don't resort to knives at the drop of a hat. We're all civilized people, and this isn't wartime. I'm here to promote friendly exchanges between our two villages and contribute to building a better home together. How could I not dare to come to Konoha!"

Amidst the bewildered gaze of the extra who had been chatting enthusiastically with him and even offered him tea, Masato transformed back into the blond "handsome" young man and spoke to Sakumo Hatake.

"......"

Hatake Sakumo lowered his right hand from behind his back, which had been gripping the hilt of his sword, and stared straight at him. He'd already said everything; what could I possibly say? ヽ(ー_ー)ノ

"By the way, do you want to come with me to witness such a grand spectacle of two villages negotiating a deal? I've seen two villages fight each other before, it was a life-or-death struggle, an unprecedented spectacle, but I've never seen a deal like this before..."

Masato, acting like an outsider, put his arm around Sakumo Hatake's shoulder and tempted him like two brothers.

"No, I'm not going. My father told me to stay home and cultivate myself. Don't you need to cultivate yourself?"

Hatake Sakumo ignored the dirty hands on his shoulder and shook his head.

“When can’t you cultivate? Such a grand occasion only happens a few times in a lifetime, and each time you see it, it’s one less time. My uncle often taught me that seeing more of the world is good for you. Look at your Uchiha Madara, he couldn’t beat my uncle in a girl because he hadn’t seen enough of the world. Let’s go, only you and I know about this. If you don’t tell and I don’t tell, who will know if you’re cultivating at home or not?”

After Masato finished speaking, he forcefully pulled Sakumo Hatake out of the crowd and disappeared into the crowd while the extra looked on in bewilderment.

Extra: Aren't I human? (⊙_⊙)?? ? ? .

63. He has a criminal record with the Senju clan.

"Isn't it inappropriate for us to just follow them like this?"

Along the way, Shinto pulled Sakumo Hatake far behind Tobirama Senju and the others. Since Tobirama Senju was a sensory genius, the two of them had to be extremely careful, like thieves. This made Sakumo Hatake, the legitimate heir of the Hatake clan, feel unbearable. He wanted to slap himself a few times. He must have been out of his mind to follow those guys out.

Although he and this guy were not on the same side, and might even become enemies next time, they were both super geniuses and rookie kings of the ninja world, so they had a sense of mutual respect. In addition, what he had heard from this guy before did make a little bit of sense. Seeing more of the world would definitely be good for him.

But damn it, his elders are right in front of him, yet he's sneaking around like a thief... If his father finds out, it'll be a disgrace to the Hatake clan.

I shouldn't have listened to his nonsense and come out with him in the first place, but now that I'm out here, my restless heart won't allow me to turn back!

"It's still that number one handsome guy in the ninja world, the famous old schemer in the ninja world, the number one... alright, alright, I won't say anymore. Your Hokage has too many skills, and I heard he's a sensory man. If he accidentally discovers something, I don't care. I can fly and I'm the heir to a powerful family in Sunagakure. I'm in a high position and you Hokage can't do anything to me. But you don't understand. The dignified heir of the Anbu ran away with me. What if your Hokage and your father suspect you of defection? I'm doing this for your own good."

Masato said in a low voice, as if he were thinking of her.

Actually, he was afraid of being beaten to a pulp by Tobirama Senju and the dozens of Senju men behind him; he had a criminal record with the Senju clan...

"...Are you worried about yourself?"

It's true that the Hatake clan are straightforward, but that doesn't mean they're stupid and easy to fool. While their IQs aren't as outstanding as the Nara clan or the Azabu clan of Kumogakure, they're still above 120. Fooling them is incredibly difficult. Only someone like Hashirama Senju, with his amazing acting skills and the touching story of "I Have a Dream," managed to fool Sakumo Hatake's grandfather. The power struggles lacking the protagonist's halo are a bit lacking.

Sakumo Hatake saw through his thoughts at a glance.

"Damn it! You heartless bastard! I did this all for your own good. We debuted at the same time, and looking at the whole world... I mean, the entire ninja world, you're practically the only man who can go toe-to-toe with me. What if I encounter some extraordinary adventure or the old man's power increases dramatically, and you're still such a weakling? I'm afraid your young heart won't be able to handle such a heavy blow and you'll commit suicide, betraying the expectations of your Hatake clan ancestors. I was thinking that if there's any extraordinary adventure, the old man or something, you should get a share too. And you actually say this to me? You've disappointed me so much!!!"

When Masato realized that the guy wasn't easy to fool, he immediately put on a little expression that said, "I'm disappointed in how you see me."

"...Let's go quickly, they're already far away..."

Sakumo Hatake looked up at the sky, speechless. He had never seen such a shameless person. If he continued talking, he would become a great demon. Besides, since he was already here, it would be a bit inappropriate not to follow up and greet his father. He might even get this guy beaten up.

The Hatake clan has never done anything like dragging his teammates down; he can't break that tradition...

......

The two of them trailed far behind Tobirama Senju and the others for half a month before finally arriving at the Land of the Moon. The Land of the Moon, along with the Land of Hot Water and the Land of Sound, was a small country located between the Land of Fire and the Land of Lightning. The Land of the Moon bordered the Land of Lightning, and perhaps to keep up with the times, even this small country had established a small ninja village—the Frost Village, which Shindou had never even heard of. These days, it seemed like any country without its own ninja village was considered inferior. Almost every country, big or small, had established its own ninja village, such as the Snow Village in the far north of the map. Even countries established by merchants had created a Merchant Ninja Village, and all sorts of other ninja villages were emerging one after another. However, these small ninja villages in small countries were indeed just for show and had no real function. People who usually commissioned missions would go to the large ninja villages and rarely commission missions from the small ones, since the large ninja villages had a guarantee of quality.

Just like now, when Tobirama Senju and his companions arrived in the Land of the Moon but hadn't even entered the town, the daimyo of the Land of the Moon, along with his Frost Shadow and a group of noble gentlemen from the Land of the Moon, were already lining the road to welcome them from afar, bowing and scraping as if to say, "Just let me know if you need anything."

"Is this how you Hokage go on your trips? Seriously, what's the point of having a country whose daimyo is reduced to this state..."

Shinto looked at the scene in the distance and said to Sakumo Hatake beside him with a speechless expression.

He's supposed to be the ruler of a nation, for goodness' sake! Does he have to be so undignified? He's backed by the Land of Lightning, not the Land of Fire! Why is he acting like a husky in front of the people of Konoha...?

If the Raikage saw this, he'd drag her out and make her kneel on durians.

"This is my second time leaving the village, and the first time I've seen the Hokage travel. How would I know? But the First Hokage once said that everything exists for a reason, and these countries are no exception..."

As a genius of the Hatake clan and a top student among top students, he has thoroughly studied the speaking style of the old goofball Hashirama Senju, and can speak eloquently.

"...That old idiot Hashirama Senju can actually say something so philosophical? (⊙_⊙)?"

Shinto looked at Hatake Sakumo with a puzzled expression. In his mind, wasn't Senju Hashirama the kind of goofball who always stood with his hands on his hips and laughed loudly? Shouldn't such philosophical words come from a rational man like Senju Tobirama?

"You've never even met the First Lord, how do you know he wouldn't say something like that?"

Sakumo Hatake thought he couldn't be bothered to explain to this academically challenged guy, since the First Hokage's goofy personality was already deeply ingrained in everyone's minds, even people from other villages knew about it...

"You're right..."

Shindou shrugged indifferently and continued watching Tobirama Senju, who was acting like a lord entering the city. Tobirama Senju was truly a genius politician. Even though the Daimyo of the Moon Kingdom, such as Shimokage, were several ranks lower than him in status, he could still chat and laugh with the Daimyo of the Moon Kingdom, Shimokage. Although he still had that poker face, the feeling he gave people was completely different, like a spring breeze blowing into Jiuzhaigou.

Warm and cozy...

64. They've all forgotten they can fly.

The saying that the most important people often appear at the last moment is absolutely true. When Tobirama Senju and his group arrived, there were still thirty seconds left before the agreed time for the peace talks. The Second Raikage, with his guards, slowly walked into the peace meeting place as if he were signing in on time. Shinto couldn't see what was going on inside, but when he saw that this rough Second Raikage had also brought dozens of people to negotiate, he knew that Tobirama Senju and the Second Raikage were destined for greatness.

This Tobirama Senju is the fastest man in the ninja world. If he wants to run away, no one in the ninja world can really take him down. Although it's a bit daring of him to come out to negotiate with such a small group of people, he's just incredibly skilled and bold.

But this Second Raikage is acting like an idiot. Knowing full well the tense atmosphere in his village, he still dares to bring this small group to show off. Isn't this just giving Laozi's two powerful advisors, the Golden Horn and Silver Horn Kings, an opportunity...?

"Hmm? It looks like a fight has broken out inside! Let's go check it out..."

Sure enough, less than half an hour after the Raikage went inside, the sounds of fighting came from inside. Even though he was too far away and his Observation Haki level was too low to sense it, he knew from the wisps of black smoke coming out of the venue that the two kings, Gold Horn and Silver Horn, had already made their move!

As he spoke, he drew his golden greatsword and charged forward. It was said that the two great kings, Gold Horn and Silver Horn, were guys who possessed the Six Paths Ninja Tool. Although he couldn't use this thing, it would be nice to bring it back to the village as a decoration. The Six Paths Ninja Tool! How cool!

Without a word, Hatake Sakumo pushed his speed beyond his limits, transforming into a streak of white light as he rushed into the hall. His father was inside; if anything happened to him, he would become the only person in history to inherit the family business before the age of eighteen. The pressure was too much for him to handle…

"Damn it! They have reinforcements! Retreat! Water Release: Wave Riding Strike..."

"boom!"

"Holy crap! You son of a bitch, Tobirama Senju! I came to save you out of kindness, and you blasted me with your skills... (▼へ▼メ)"

Just as Shinto and Sakumo Hatake rushed into the venue, they were greeted by Tobirama Senju's powerful Water Release technique, which transformed the entire venue into an ocean. It must be said that although Tobirama's Water Release was not as powerful as his older brother's Wood Release, he still deserved the title of Water God. The Senju clan's naturally enormous chakra, combined with the various Water Release techniques he developed, made turning the venue into a lake a piece of cake.

Although he dodged Tobirama Senju's water jutsu, he was still soaked and extremely uncomfortable. In a fit of irritation, Shinto pointed at Tobirama Senju and sprayed him with water!

"You brat, it's you....(▼he▼メ)"

"And... damn it! Sakumo, what are you doing here too? σ(⊙▽⊙a)"

When Tobirama Senju heard that familiar yet annoying voice, he was initially slightly surprised, but then his anger flared up. However, when he saw Sakumo next to Shinto, he was completely dumbfounded. How did their village's genius end up with this brat, and in a place like this? He had basically figured out what had just happened. It was a coup d'état in Kumogakure, and they had just been dragged into it.

The other side was clearly prepared; he was still thinking about how to get his six disciples to escape, and now another one has appeared...

"Hokage, this is not the time to talk about these things. You all go first, I will hold them off!"

"Damn you, Golden Horn and Silver Horn, you both deserve to die!! o(▼皿▼メ;)o"

The Second Raikage was quite loyal. Seeing that Tobirama Senju still had time to talk nonsense, he bravely used his body, which had been severely injured by the earlier sneak attack from Kinkaku and Ginkaku, to fight off two enemies with dozens of his henchmen.

"Take care, Raikage! Let's go..."

Tobirama Senju was not one to drag things out. His six disciples and the newly arrived Sakumo Hatake were all here. These people were the future of Konoha, and the primary task was to get them away. So, after hearing the Raikage's words, he took the lead and rushed out.

"Ding!"

"Holy crap! Are you blind? You shot the wrong person! Look closely, I'm a Sand Ninja! Lion King Senkiriya! (▼he▼メ)"

Just as Shinto turned to run away with Tobirama Senju, a kunai shot into his back with a pleasant clanging sound. This ignited Shinto's temper, and he unleashed a sword aura before rushing back to fight.

Damn it, I just came to observe and got soaked by Tobirama Senju's Water Release technique for no reason, and now I'm being used as a target...

"Don't go, leave now..."

Sakumo Hatake, a man of honor, saw Shinto draw his sword and turn back to fight, so he quickly grabbed him and said something.

He felt ashamed inwardly. Didn't he see how many people there were? Even the Hokage and his father had to run away. This guy was probably trying to go back and get himself killed!

No, I need to stay away from this guy from now on, lest I be easily influenced and have my intelligence diminished...

"You bastard, go away! (▼へ▼メ)"

Tobirama Senju stared speechlessly at the easily angered brat. Although he didn't know the brat's purpose in coming with Sakumo, he was still quite touched to hear the kid say he'd come to rescue him. The spirit of kinship and harmony in the ninja world that he and his older brother promoted was having some effect; at least the next generation was willing to lend a helping hand...

.....

"This can't go on. There are too many of them. Hokage, you should go first. Sakumo, the Hatake clan is in your hands!"

"Lord Tobirama, you must leave now!!"

After running for a while, the group left the Daimyo's city of the Moon Kingdom. However, there were too many people who came prepared, and the Second Raikage, who was already seriously injured, was obviously no match for Kinkaku and Ginkaku, who possessed top-grade divine artifacts. In just half an hour, Kinkaku and Ginkaku had already led their men to catch up. At this moment, the hero appeared again.

Hatake Sakumo's father, Hatake Itō, suddenly stopped, turned around, and spoke to the crowd. He then solemnly handed the short blade on his back to his son, drew it from his son's back, and charged towards Kinkaku and Ginkaku. The Senju clan members also turned around and charged after Hatake Itō with resolute expressions to hold off the enemy.

"Hurry up and go! Don't let your old man die in vain...!"

"Holy crap! I completely forgot I could fly! I'll let you chase me! Lion's Might - Imperial Palace Roll!! (▼he▼メ)"

Shinto was also deeply moved by this scene. Seeing that Sakumo Hatake was still staring blankly at the short blade in his hand, which was probably a family heirloom, he grabbed him and then remembered that he could fly! Why was he running? He dragged Sakumo Hatake into the air and made a few random hand seals with one hand, pretending that he knew how to do hand seals with one hand. Suddenly, several huge lion heads appeared on the flat ground, under the feet of Sakumo Hatake, Ito and the others, and dragged them up and slammed them into the pursuers behind them.

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65. The Golden Horn and Silver Horn were almost driven insane by the show.

"Boy, take Sakumo with you, and consider it a favor my Hatake clan owes you!"

Standing atop the lion's head, Hatake Ito glanced at his son, who was suspended in the air, before speaking to Masato and leading the Senju clan into the enemy ranks.

"Father...".

As Hatake Sakumo watched his father below, slicing through people with deadly precision, tears streamed down his face.

"Kid, split up into two groups. You take Sakumo and go on the other side."

"Water Release: Heaven's Cry!"

As Tobirama Senju watched his most loyal companions and clansmen cover their retreat, even his rational eyes were red-rimmed. After speaking to Masato, he used a water-style technique to lure the monsters away and draw their fire.

"Let's go. From an outsider's perspective, your father might seem a bit blindly loyal, but from a personal perspective, he's a hero worthy of respect..."

Seeing that Tobirama Senju was helping to lure the monsters, Shinto certainly wouldn't let him down. There were too many of them, including the Gold and Silver Kings who were wielding top-grade artifacts. They were not at his level to fight head-on. So, after saying a few words of comfort to the silent Sakumo Hatake, Shinto carried him away to the other side.

After Shinto carried Sakumo Hatake away to the other side, the Cloud Village members did not give chase, but continued to pursue Tobirama Senju and the others.