Hatake Tatsuya in Naruto

"Hokage-sama, don't worry; I, Hatake Tatsuya, will never make the same mistakes as my elder brother. Even if I have to watch my companions perish during a mission, I will always prioritize completing the mission."

Upon hearing Tatsuya's statement, everyone present was left dumbfounded. After a few seconds, they slowly regained their composure one by one. Obito, in canon this guy started the bloody mist because mist shinobi was the reason Rin died how could he tolerate Tatsuya's words.

"Uncle! You're going too far! Companions are the most important thing! How can you abandon them just to complete a task?"

With a mischievous smile, Tatsuya playfully teased Obito, resembling a younger version of the future world-changing figure Naruto, "Runtu, you're too naive. As ninjas, we must prioritize our missions, even if it means sacrificing our companions, right Shinnosuke-kun, Hokage-sama?"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke and Sarutobi Hiruzen, father and son, looked embarrassed as they were questioned by Tatsuya. How could they respond? If they disagreed with Tatsuya's perspective, they would feel like hypocrites, given how others had criticized Hatake Sakumo for abandoning his comrades during his final mission.

On the other hand, if they agreed with Tatsuya's view, they might be seen as cold-blooded individuals in the future.

Caught in this dilemma, Sarutobi Shinnosuke eventually mustered the courage to speak up: "No, you're right! A ninja should focus on the mission, even if it means sacrificing companions to accomplish it!"

Impressed, Tatsuya patted Sarutobi Shinnosuke's shoulder with a relieved expression, finding a like-minded ally. The other Sarutobi ninjas behind him were left in disbelief. They couldn't believe that Tatsuya had suddenly become so friendly with them, especially considering his previous cold attitude just two days ago.

Sakumo and Kakashi exchanged nervous glances, well aware of Tatsuya's unpredictable nature. They knew that whenever Tatsuya showed such an expression, someone was about to face trouble.

"Master Hokage, do you agree with my perspective?" Tatsuya turned to Sarutobi Hiruzen with a smile.

Hiruzen, secretly scolding Tatsuya for putting him in a difficult position, gave an ambiguous response, "This must be judged based on the specific circumstances. However, as long as it is for the good of the village, it is the right decision."

Runtu continued to voice his disagreement, insisting, "Regardless, abandoning your companions for the mission is wrong."

Tatsuya, noticing Rin standing behind Obito, playfully teased her, "Huh? Girl, do you have a crush on this kid from my house?"

Nohara Lin was caught off guard by Tatsuya's sudden question and responded with surprise. Furthermore, they were discussing such a sensitive topic, causing her face to suddenly turn red.

Before Rin could reply, Obito jumped up and shouted, "What nonsense? Rin doesn't like this annoying brat!"

"I suggest you don't like this kid, lass. Maybe girls your age are easily drawn to such a mysterious guy, but in reality, these types of men are the most unreliable."

Tatsuya, who loved to tease kids by comparing them to certain characters from the future, smirked and said, "Looks aren't everything; this kid is nowhere near as handsome as me when he takes off his mask."

Little did anyone know that Rin Nohara's appearance wasn't breathtaking; she could only be described as cute, and her ninja talent could be considered that of a good, ordinary girl next door.

However, in the future, she would become a butterfly whose wings would bring such a Tarnodo into the shinobi world that would become the reason for the fourth shinobi world war. Tatsuya's remark was meant as a subtle reminder, recognizing her future potential.

After all, she seemed somewhat pitiable. Obito, on the other hand, did not receive any of Tatsuya's sympathy.

"You are really more handsome than Kakashi!" exclaimed the little girl, Kurenai, standing beside Nohara Rin. She gazed at Tatsuya's sharp eyebrows and white hair that resembled Hatake Sakumo and Kakashi's spiky hair. Her ruby-like eyes sparkled as she admired his features, falling for his elegant and pure appearance. She had found her type!

"Um!?" The future wind user Asuma became wary and shot Tatsuya a hostile look.

Tatsuya was left speechless, seeing some of the girls, like Kurenai, acting like nymphomaniacs or fangirls.

"Ahem, Tatsuya, Sakumo, it's time to set off. The Konoha comrades on the front line are waiting for your reinforcements," Sarutobi Hiruzen reminded them with a dry cough, sensing that Tatsuya's antics might lead to unforeseen consequences.

It was best to dismiss this disaster-prone star quickly.

Looking at the back of the Sarutobi team, led by the two white-haired brothers, Sarutobi Lake Biwa frowned. She turned her head and whispered to her husband, Hiruzen, "Hiruzen, I have a bad premonition."

"Are you talking about Tatsuya? It's true that he is very different from that of Sakumo, but you don't need to worry too much."

In Sarutobi Hiruzen's view, his wife was being a bit unreasonable.

Today, the Hatake clan is in a state of existence in name only, much like the Senju clan. Originally, the Hatake family was a small clan in the Sengoku era. After experiencing the first ninja war in previous years and the second Ninja war, the only notable figures are Hatake Tatsuya, Hatake Sakumo, and Hatake Kakashi, even though two of them are Kage-level powerhouses. But with Konoha's population booming, Sarutobi Hiruzen is confident that he can still maintain control.

"Obito, have you seen Kakashi under the mask?" Tatsuya had just mentioned Kakashi's true face, piquing Rin Nohara's curiosity. When Kakashi wasn't paying attention, she asked Obito in a low voice.

"I don't know... But why cover your face if you look good? It must be ugly." Obito didn't miss the opportunity to slander his rival in front of his sweetheart and immediately insulted Kakashi.

"You're the ugly runt here, Runtu," Kakashi responded sharply.

"Who is Runtu? Bastard!" Obito froze for a moment, and then he and Kakashi engaged in an instant fight.

"But, Tatsuya-san is really handsome," Kurenai remarked thoughtlessly, thinking of the other party's angular face.

"Kurunei, that's a very dangerous guy; don't forget that he ruined Hokage Rock, and he is also someone who advocates giving up his companions for the mission!" Like Obito, Asuma also did his best to discredit the "rival in love."

"Doesn't your elder brother also advocate that?" Yugao expressed extreme disdain for Asuma's double-standard behavior. Her father, Yugao Maki, and Hatake Sakumo were good friends, and she knew a lot about Hatake Sakumo. Co-authoring the same behavior: your brother is right, and Tatsuya is wrong? And this is because you are the Hokage's son. So you can say anything, people just don't curse you in your face.

Asuma felt as uncomfortable as eating shit and couldn't refute it.

"Everyone, it's almost time for the school bell and go to school." At this moment, a call came from behind.

All kids turned their heads to look at Nawaki and said, "Haii, Mr. Nawaki."

Sarutobi Hiruzen, lighting another pipe, smiled when he saw the person coming. "Training the next generation for Konoha, thank you for your hard work, Nawaki."

For Nawaki, who is obviously the grandson of the god of Ninjas but did not inherit the Wood Style, Hiruzen didn't take it to heart. Not to mention that his ninja talent is far inferior to that of his sister, Tsunade.

"Hokage-sama, thank you. After all, Konoha is the Shinobi village founded by my grandfather. I should do my best."

Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't know if it was an illusion, but he felt that Nawaki always emphasized the words "Shinobi village, founded by my grandfather."

The Sarutobi couple observed Nawaki leading a group of 6-year-old kids away, and Lake Biwa spoke first, "Sure enough, he is holding grudges; the accident happened to the Senju clan a year ago."

The front line of the battlefield a year ago suffered due to the mistakes of the Intelligence Department. The Senju family's army fell into a trap set by the enemy village and lost 50% of the Jōnin. Tsunade and Nawaki's parents also died in this battle. Tatsuya, who was still farming in the suburbs, believed that the Intelligence Department's mistake seemed intentional, especially considering that the main personnel of the Intelligence Department were from the Shimura clan!

"It's okay... Anyway, it's impossible for Senju," Sarutobi Hiruzen said, feeling a bit guilty but needing to speak quickly. He wanted Senju Nawaki to remain in the post of teacher at Shinobi Academy. As long as the real power remained on their side.

With their backs turned to the Hokage couple, Nawaki returned to the ninja school with a group of brats. When no one was paying attention, his face suddenly became as cold as Sasuke's in the future, and he whispered to himself:

"Is this what you are going to do, Aniki..."

Combining Tatsuya's earlier remarks with what he had heard last night, Nawaki had a vague idea of what Tatsuya wanted to do. He couldn't help but smile ecstatically, "It's great, Hokage-Sama; now you can also taste the loss of a loved one."

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Although it is a war between the Land of Fire and the Land of Wind, the battlefield is located on the boundary between the Land of Rivers and the Land of Wind. The Land of Rivers is a small country responsible for commerce and trade between the Land of Fire and the Land of Wind, without a Shinobi Village, and it is also a neighboring country of the Land of Fire.

Being caught in the middle, the Land of Rivers is affected the most by the war between Konoha and Sand Shinobi.

Will any businessmen dare to do business in a country where two great shinobi villages are fighting?

As Pain said in the original manga, the peace of a big country is built on the sacrifice of a small country. At present, the war between Konoha and the Sand Shinobi has entered the second stage. The leader of the puppet army, the old woman Chiyo, constantly develops new poisons, and Tsunade, the strongest medical ninja in the world, continues to detoxify. The two sides play back and forth like a turn-based game.

After three days and two nights, the Hatake duo and the Sarutobi team successfully arrived at the front line.

"Reinforcement?"

In front of Konoha's Camp, there is a Hyuga, who is in charge of the guard, verifying the identities of everyone. When he saw Hatake Sakumo, a bit of complaint flashed in his eyes. After all, if the previous assassination mission had been successful, the war would have ended long ago. However, the Hyuga ninja did not verbally attack Hatake Sakumo like the leeks in the village.

"As expected of a big clan, he has more brains than civilians," Tatsuya said as he entered the camp, patting the other person on the shoulder with a look on his face.

The two Hyuga ninjas guarding the gate were a little dazed.

"Hey, that guy... looks a bit like White Fang; who is he?"

"White Fang's younger brother; it is said that he moved out of the village when he was 7 years old."

"The rumored eternal Genin? why did Master Hokage send him to support on the frontlines?!"

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