Chapter 463: Minato's Choice! The Aftermath of Returning to the Village!
Facing Hiruzen Sarutobi's earnest entrustment and this heavy trust, Minato Namikaze fell silent.
It wasn't that he lacked the confidence to save Kakashi from the darkness.
It was because of… that person's existence.
If he took Kakashi as his disciple?
What would that person's attitude be?
"Whew~"
"I understand, Hokage-sama. I will become Kakashi's Jonin instructor and guide him onto the right path."
"However, who are the other two members of the team? Have they been decided yet?"
Taking a deep breath, after repeated hesitation and consideration, Minato Namikaze still decided to accept this mission first.
As for Fujiwara Tetsuya, he could only explain later.
"Hmm~ They have been decided."
As he spoke, Hiruzen Sarutobi casually picked up two photos and handed them to Minato Namikaze.
"Uchiha Obito, Rin Nohara… Although their talent is not as good as Kakashi's, in my opinion, both of them are kind-hearted and excellent juniors who can inherit the will of fire…"
"Moreover, if properly guided, Obito… might become a bridge for reconciliation between the Village and the Uchiha Clan."
Apparently, Hiruzen Sarutobi was overthinking.
Because he was not the only one eyeing Uchiha Obito.
In a certain hidden place, an old man… had long since reserved this chess piece through various means… "Oh?"
"I was wondering who was sneaking around here. Turns out it's Kakashi?"
"What's wrong? Are you feeling lost again recently? Do you need Sister Aiko to help you with a baptism of life?"
Fujiwara, Tanaka, Uesugi clan grounds.
The moment Kakashi stood at the entrance, peering in, he was caught red-handed by Fujiwara Aiko, who had just returned from the training ground… Hearing Fujiwara Aiko's teasing, Kakashi's expression froze, and his face instantly turned crimson.
In the two years since Fujiwara Tetsuya left, Kakashi had frequently visited the Fujiwara, Tanaka, Uesugi clan grounds.
One was to inquire about Fujiwara Tetsuya's whereabouts~
And the second?
It was to seek guidance from Uzumaki Kyoji, Uesugi Mako… and others.
"Aiko-senpai~"
"You're just teasing me~ I came here this time to ask if Lord Tetsuya has returned from his travels?"
"Hmm? You mean Big Brother Tetsuya! No~ Not only has he not, but there hasn't been a letter for several months."
"Even I don't know where he's having a romantic time with Sister Mikoto and Sister Ryoui right now."
"What's wrong? Is there something urgent you need to tell Big Brother Tetsuya?"
"If it's something extremely urgent, I can contact him through the summoning beasts of Ryūchi Cave…"
"No~ Nothing."
"Since Lord Tetsuya hasn't returned, I won't bother you. I still have training arranged, so I'll take my leave for now."
Hearing that Fujiwara Tetsuya hadn't returned, a hint of disappointment flashed in Kakashi's eyes… After hesitating for a few seconds, he still didn't tell Fujiwara Aiko about his upcoming assignment to a new Jonin instructor.
"Since you're here, stay for lunch before you leave…"
"Speaking of which, it's been a long time since we fought~ I didn't win last time, but this time… I will definitely defeat you."
Fujiwara Aiko didn't give Kakashi a chance to refuse. After greeting Fujiwara Sachiko and others who were busy, she called out Uesugi Yoshimi and Fujiwara Nobunaga, then walked directly towards the training ground behind the courtyard… Konoha.
Although Fujiwara Tetsuya had instructed the Chunin guarding the gate not to make too much of a fuss.
But as he, Uchiha Mikoto, and Torune Ryoui rushed towards the clan grounds… many people still recognized him… Among them were Shinobi Clans, as well as members of the Uchiha Clan Military Police Force.
Ten minutes later, as Fujiwara Tetsuya stepped through the gate of the clan grounds, the news of his return had already spread to every corner of Konoha.
"Is that so? That brat Tetsuya… has he finally returned?"
Inside the Hokage Office.
Hiruzen Sarutobi instantly stood up upon hearing the Anbu's report… his tone filled with a hint of complexity.
"Koharu, Homura, I'll leave today's political affairs to you two."
"I'm going to see that brat Tetsuya~"
The moment his words fell, Hiruzen Sarutobi's figure had already walked out the door.
Only Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado, both with equally complex expressions, were left staring at each other… "That bastard… why did he come back? How great would it have been if he had just died outside?"
Uchiha Clan Grounds.
Two years had made the Uchiha Clan Head, as well as Uchiha Izuyama and Uchiha Moda, even more aged… seemingly with one foot already in the grave, unsure how much longer they could live.
Looking at the clan members below, Uchiha Izuyama angrily pounded the table in front of him, his tone filled with endless resentment.
Even now, despite the entire Uchiha Clan mobilizing all their power and connections… they still hadn't found any trace of Uchiha Kita, Uchiha Ketsuto, and others.
It was as if they had completely vanished from the Ninja World!
The lack of high-level combat power further weakened the Uchiha Clan's influence in Konoha.
Even though the Uchiha Clan still controlled many resources, cultivating a large number of Jonin and Elite Jonin in a short period was not an easy task… "Alright~"
"In this situation, don't complain anymore~"
"Heaven knows how much that hateful brat has grown over the past two years?"
"Before we have enough strength, don't provoke that brat again…"
"Also, Moda… go tell Fugaku later to find a way to get close to Minato Namikaze and gain his trust."
"In today's Konoha, among his peers, only Minato Namikaze can deal with that brat~"
Hearing the Uchiha Clan Head's admonition, Uchiha Izuyama's expression became even more frustrated.
They were the Uchiha Clan, the glorious Uchiha Clan!
…Aburame Clan.
After the Aburame Clan elders learned of Fujiwara Tetsuya's return, they immediately sent for Aburame Mori and his wife, as well as Aburame Yuto.
After a brief instruction, they immediately took the three of them, along with the generous gifts they had prepared, and rushed towards the Fujiwara, Tanaka, Uesugi clan grounds.
The Yuhi Clan made a similar move to the Aburame Clan.
Yūhi Shinku, who had already become the new Yuhi Clan Head, pulled Yuhi Shinwa and Yuhi Getsuryu, father and son… and also rushed towards the Fujiwara, Tanaka, Uesugi clan grounds at the first opportunity.
Perhaps out of some lingering hope, Yūhi Shinku also brought Yuhi Kurenai with her… "Is that so?"
"Has Lord Tetsuya returned?"
Kakashi, who had just returned from the Fujiwara, Tanaka, Uesugi clan grounds, was roughly pulled out of the bath by two Hatake elders. After quickly dressing, they had Kakashi place the White Fang in the most conspicuous position on his waist… Then, also carrying generous gifts, they led Kakashi towards the Fujiwara, Tanaka, Uesugi clan grounds.
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