Sarutobi Hiruzen instructed Kakashi to prevent Minato Namikaze from risking his life in a rescue mission to Kirigakure for Rin Nohara, assuring him that he, Hiruzen, would personally handle the matter.
He employed a combination of emotional appeals and logical arguments, heavily emphasizing the unwavering dedication of the Will of Fire.
"I understand, Hokage-sama!" Kakashi replied, departing from the Hokage's office.
However, his gaze held a steely determination. Kakashi had made a decision: he would undertake the rescue of Rin Nohara alone.
The Hokage was correct; Konoha's current dominance in the war, its ability to deter other nations, was largely due to Minato Namikaze, the Yellow Flash.
With the situation in Kirigakure uncertain and Rin's fate unknown, Kakashi couldn't risk sending Minato into such peril. Any harm to Minato would be a catastrophic blow to the village.
It was late, and Kakashi, exhausted from the day's events, decided to rest and prepare for his mission.
That night, Kakashi wasn't the only one with a troubled mind. Danzo, the old rogue, was also deeply anxious.
Root Base.
"Still no contact with Orochimaru?" Danzo, the paced restlessly, his outward calm masking his inner turmoil and growing apprehension.
Orochimaru hadn't returned since his afternoon mission, yet Kouki had returned to the village unharmed!
Danzo was utterly bewildered. Could it be that even Orochimaru was no match for Kouki? The notion was absurd! Orochimaru was one of the legendary Sannin!
Orochimaru's continued absence was deeply unsettling.
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Training Grounds.
"Guy, I'm heading home. See you tomorrow!"
After three hours of intense training, Kouki bid Might Guy farewell and confidently departed.
Returning to his room, he dedicated another two hours to meditative training. Night had fallen, and the village was nearly deserted.
Kouki retrieved a prepared glass orb and utilized the Telescope Technique to begin surveillance of Danzo.
His intention was clear: To Eliminate Danzo.
The old rogue had previously attempted to assassinate Kouki and had narrowly escaped. Undeterred, he had conspired with Orochimaru, commissioning an attack on Kouki. If Kouki hadn't possessed exceptional skills, he would have fallen directly into Orochimaru's clutches.
The mere thought sent a chill down Kouki's spine; the consequences of falling into Orochimaru's hands were far worse than death itself.
Kouki wouldn't tolerate this. Since Danzo was seeking his death, Kouki would gladly grant his wish.
Through the Telescope Technique, Kouki observed Danzo anxiously awaiting news from Orochimaru at the Root base.
"You think you can hide behind Orochimaru and remain safe?" Kouki sneered, a cold smile playing on his lips.
Eliminating Danzo was paramount. The old rogue's obsession with his Sharingan would inevitably lead to endless future conflicts. Furthermore, Kouki wouldn't permit anyone who harbored malicious intentions towards him to remain alive.
However, Danzo's position was powerful, so Kouki aimed for a silent, undetectable assassination, avoiding any unnecessary commotion in Konoha.
The perfect opportunity had presented itself. Danzo was currently anxiously awaiting news from Orochimaru.
Kouki focused his intent, and with a thought, he activated the Flying Thunder God Technique, instantly appearing at the foot of Konoha's back mountain.
"Transformation Jutsu!" With a precise hand seal, Kouki vanished, transforming into a convincingly weakened Orochimaru.
He then proceeded with a staggered towards Orochimaru's secret laboratory nestled deep within the back mountains.
Kouki had previously confirmed, using the Telescope Technique, that Danzo had stationed Root members there to monitor Orochimaru. His appearance would inevitably be detected.
As expected, upon reaching the laboratory, a masked Root member instantly appeared before him using Shunshin.
"Orochimaru-sama, Danzo-sama has been awaiting your arrival." The Root member immediately knelt, showing deference. They harbored no suspicion regarding Kouki's identity; this location was a closely guarded secret known only to Orochimaru and Danzo.
"That damn Danzo has ruined me!" Kouki, maintaining his Orochimaru persona, grabbed the Root member by the throat, his voice laced with feigned fury. "Why didn't he tell me that brat's genjutsu was so powerful?!"
"Orochimaru-sama, I am unaware of the specifics. If you have any questions, you can discuss them with Danzo-sama!" The Root member responded calmly and impassively.
"Discuss? I've suffered significant losses. I won't negotiate with Danzo unless I receive adequate compensation!" Kouki, maintaining his carefully crafted Orochimaru persona, feigned anger.
As Kouki continued his deception, news of Orochimaru's return was immediately relayed to Danzo by the Root member.
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