"Lord Hokage, that is the situation."
Inside the Hokage's office,
Kakashi truthfully reported to Sarutobi Hiruzen about Qianye's invitation asking him to become a teacher.
At this moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen was smoking his pipe while pacing back and forth, his mind operating rapidly…
Did that brat not know that Kakashi was one of his most trusted shinobi?
But even so,
He still sought out Kakashi.
What was the meaning behind that?
Was he attempting to draw Kakashi over to the Uchiha side?
That seemed unlikely.
First of all, he still trusted Kakashi's loyalty completely.
And secondly,
That young Uchiha probably wouldn't dare attempt such a politically dangerous move.
Or…
Was he simply overthinking it?
Perhaps the reason Qianye approached Kakashi was merely because he admired the latter's Lightning Release accomplishments?
Kakashi had been quietly observing the expression on the Third Hokage's face.
Seeing Sarutobi Hiruzen's furrowed brow, he thought to himself that this matter was probably doomed!
And indeed.
If he were to go teach in a school established inside the Uchiha clan grounds,
It would indirectly strengthen the Uchiha's internal power!
Lord Hokage would definitely be against that.
Because no leader wishes to see a faction viewed with suspicion become stronger.
But just as he thought so—
Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly spoke: "Since the young Patriarch of the Uchiha personally invited you, it shows he has displayed considerable sincerity, so you should go."
Kakashi: "!!"
Was that real?
Did he hear correctly?
The Hokage actually agreed?!!
Seeing the surprise on Kakashi's face, Sarutobi chuckled and said, "What? In your mind am I truly such a narrow-minded old man?"
Kakashi quickly shook his head, indicating he meant nothing of the sort.
Sarutobi continued kindly, "In my view, the Uchiha are still a part of the village. If the Uchiha grow stronger, it benefits Konoha, and as Hokage, that is something I welcome."
"But…" At this point Sarutobi's tone changed slightly, "I hope that while you teach, you can also gather some important information, so I may remain aware of Uchiha's internal movements."
Since the surveillance equipment around the Uchiha district had been destroyed and the clan erected anti-detection barriers,
Sarutobi could only rely on the limited intelligence brought by Itachi to understand fragments of Uchiha activity.
This left the Third Hokage uneasy!
Yet he had been unable to resolve the issue.
But just now, he had thought of an effective method!
By allowing Kakashi to teach inside the Uchiha compound, he could simultaneously act as an observer and help him collect intelligence!
At present, Uchiha's focus was undeniably the new school.
So if Kakashi went in under the banner of a teacher, he would naturally come into contact with key information!!
That brat wanted to use Kakashi to strengthen the overall abilities of the Uchiha clan—
But had no idea he had also dug a pit for himself.
Sarutobi sneered inwardly…
To be honest, Sarutobi's face was thick enough.
One moment he declared the Uchiha part of the village,
The next he instructed Kakashi to find opportunities to obtain more information about them.
To this,
Kakashi couldn't help but feel a trace of contempt in his heart.
However, as a member of the ANBU,
He had no right to refuse the Hokage's order, so he bowed slightly and agreed.
"Oh, Kakashi, remember: whenever leaves dance, one shall also find flames. The fire's shadow illuminates the village, and from that heat new leaves will sprout…"
Sarutobi feared Kakashi might be swayed by the Uchiha's influence, so he hurried to reinforce the Will of Fire within him.
Once he felt he had spoken enough, he allowed Kakashi to leave.
As Kakashi walked to the door, he suddenly recalled something Senya had said earlier.
At that time, he believed the Third Hokage would never permit him to go, so he advised Qianye to be mentally prepared.
But Qianye had replied: This is not certain, but I think the probability of the Third agreeing is quite high.
And now,
Qianye's prediction had actually come true!!
"Incredible…"
"That kid understands the Third better than I do, even though I've guarded him for years…"
"He must have anticipated how the Hokage would think, which is why he was so confident back then!"
Kakashi felt more and more that Uchiha Senya was extraordinary…
"So he even predicted I'd be sent in as a spy!?"
"But even so, he still let me go!!"
"What is that kid planning?"
"Is he too confident?"
"Or… does he have some deeper purpose?"
Kakashi pondered for a long time without finding an answer.
In the end, he could only smile bitterly: "He may just be a kid, but he's unexpectedly impossible to see through…"
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