Hatake Tatsuya in Naruto

"Hokage-Sama, my brother destroyed Hokage Rock on an impulse, so I will compensate for it."

The first sentence from Hatake Sakumo was about the compensation for the damage to Hokage Rock. He wanted to prevent further trouble and also hoped to save his brother from going to prison.

Destroy Hokage Rock? The monument depicts the face of the previous Hokage and the current one. And you specifically destroyed the face of the current Hokage. That's enough to get you ten or eight years in prison.

"Don't worry, Sakumo, I have already announced to the people that Hokage Rock was destroyed because of spies from the Sand shinobi village who sneaked into Konoha."

Sarutobi Hiruzen raised his hand to signal Hatake Sakumo not to worry and then added with a little apologetic expression, "I'm sorry for what Shinnosuke said to you. That kid was a little impulsive."

Kid? Can a twenty-year-old be called a kid? Don't they know that children in this world have been hardened by life at the age of 6, and 8-year-olds are sent to the battlefield to kill? 14-year-old Obito came to Konoha and almost destroyed it because the 4th Hokage was late to save Rin.

Tatsuya looked at Surotobi and felt exhausted. However, there was no mastermind behind this incident. Tatsuya didn't believe it for a moment.

At this time, Tatsuya activated his perception. With his keen sense of sight and energy detection, he could capture the hidden breath on the eaves of the window sill behind Sarutobi Hiruzen.

The technique Shunpo is a high-speed movement technique used by Shinigami to quickly traverse distances. You can't even walk properly without your eyes. Do you think Shunpo also known as flash steps can be used without a strong Perception ability?

Sarutobi Hiruzen continued, "However, although I claim that this matter was done by a spy sent by Sand village to Konoha if the war with Sand Shinobi cannot be ended as soon as possible, it will not be easy to deal with in the future."

Okay, here comes the point. Even someone like Hatake Sakumo, who wasn't well-versed in politics, could understand it. Not to mention Tatsuya.

Sarutobi Hiruzen meant that Tatsuya will be responsible for resolving the Sand Shinobi situation on the frontlines.

"It's really not a loss at all."

Tatsuya chuckled inwardly. He knew that Sarutobi Hiruzen had to cover up the failure of his son's previous mission to assassinate the Second Kazekage.

Hatake, who had grasped Sarutobi Hiruzen's meaning, offered his request, "Hokage-Sama, please allow me and my brother to go to the front line of the Kingdom of Wind to support Tsunade and the others!"

The smile on Sarutobi Hiruzen's slightly wrinkled face brightened even more. He stroked the beard on his chin and replied, "Hehe, very well, very well."

"Brother, let me go; you're too fragile; I'm afraid that if you fail again this time, you'll want to commit suicide again. You should rest at home. Spend some time home with Kakshi."

Tatsuya turned his eyes and glanced at Hatake Sakumo, who was beside him, with a hint of contempt in the corner of his eye.

"No, it was me; I acted on impulse before."

Hatake said with embarrassment.

"Suicide!? Sakumo, what's going on?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen abruptly stood up from the chair with a look of astonishment. Acting is a very important skill for a politician or leader. If I didn't know you well I might have believed you.

"Thank you, Hokage-sama, for your concern; I'm fine," Hatake Sakumo replied, bowing his head and saluting. He conveyed that he did not wish to discuss the matter any further. Then he continued, "For this mission, let Tatsuya and me go together. As long as we can end the war with Sand Shinobi, we can basically declare the end of the Second Ninja World War."

Sarutobi Hiruzen sat back down and said with satisfaction, "You are the pillar of our Konoha; you can't be so impulsive."

"Yeah, brother, in the future, you might become the Fourth Hokage. Then I can borrow the name and prestige of the Hokage, right? Suicide would be a shame," Tatsuya teased, patting Hatake on the shoulder.

At the desk, Sarutobi Hiruzen had a troubled expression.

I am still very much alive! Just talking about the Fourth Hokage in front of me, is it appropriate?

But fortunately, his strength is still at its peak, so there should be no need to worry for a short time.

Moreover, the failure of the previous mission to assassinate the Second Kazekage caused a lot of uproar and tarnished the shining image of [Konoha's White Fang].

Being the Fourth Hokage in the future would not be an easy task.

"Oh, yes, Hokage-sama, for this mission, the team should be led by Shinnosuke and should accompany us to the frontlines," Tatsuya suddenly turned his head and suggested with a smile.

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at him for a moment, and even Hatake Sakumo had a similar contemplative expression in his eyes.

Tatsuya spread out his hands and said in a natural tone, "That's only fair. Last time, my brother and the Shinnosuke's team failed to perform the mission together. This time, we need to redeem ourselves and not have them sit back and reap the rewards, right?"

His words cut like a sharp knife. Sarutobi Hiruzen's decision was undeniable.

After half a minute of silence, Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled again and nodded. "Of course, I originally intended to have Shinnosuke and his team accompany you, but I didn't expect you to propose it first."

Tatsuya chuckled inwardly.

You see, during the second Ninja War, Sarutobi Hiruzen, despite being the Hokage, did not go to the front at all.

Not just him, but even the Three elders, were all sitting comfortably behind him, enjoying the success without getting their hands dirty.

But it's understandable. After all, Konoha's genius during this period is abundant, and many powerful individuals emerged.

How can you expect them to be obediently commanded into battle? They fight for their lives on the front line.

"Oh, yes, Hokage-Sama, it seems there's a mouse in your office," Tatsuya suddenly said before leaving.

"Um?" Sarutobi Hiruzen and Hatake Sakumo looked startled at the same time.

Tatsuya continued jokingly, "But don't worry too much; mice can't adapt to the light; they can only stay in the darkness underground for the rest of their lives."

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