On the way to Orochimaru's stronghold, two figures rushed forward at high speed.
"Wait, if you don't want to go in, just keep watch outside for me."
"I'll call you if I have any questions."
He glanced at the girl who hadn't said a word the whole way.
Kakashi hesitated for a long time before finally making a decision.
It seems that the man's betrayal had a more significant impact on Haruko than it appeared.
That's true...
Both Haruko and Rin have tolerant personalities.
He's just too daring, a bit too much...
but.
Since the Third Hokage insists that he take Haruko with him...
Then take it with you.
Staying outside without going in is also considered carrying out a mission.
"Um... I think I'll go in with you, senior."
Qingchuan replied softly.
"It's a good opportunity to learn more from the seniors and gain experience in carrying out missions."
As Qingchuan spoke, his gaze toward Kakashi became somewhat strange.
It always feels like Kakashi is being used as two people all the time.
Just got back from the front lines of the Fog Shadow Campaign.
In the blink of an eye, he received another mission: to investigate Orochimaru's remaining stronghold.
Konoha is seriously short of manpower right now...
However, to Qingchuan's surprise...
Surprisingly, he was also included in the mission team.
What an unexpected disaster...
Unable to continue hacking and slashing to improve his proficiency, Qingchuan originally planned to go to the Root Training Ground for intensive training.
Who would have thought I'd be dragged into running errands again...
But since we're already here, we might as well make the best of it.
If I remember correctly, we'll probably run into an interesting guy on this mission with Kakashi.
The current root killer, A.
Yamato, the future part-time worker of Konoha.
He looks honest and works hard, especially with his skill in making three bedrooms and one living room, which is a legendary skill!
Although I was quite fooled by Danzo in the early stages.
However, after Kakashi's persistent persuasion, he still resolutely switched from Root to Anbu.
This marked the beginning of his legendary life as a working-class man.
Qingchuan is really looking forward to meeting this future working professional...
Kakashi didn't say anything more after hearing this.
The two sped up a bit, and soon they arrived at their destination.
It is a secluded corner nestled among the many deep forests of Konoha.
The entrance was blocked by several large trees, but it had already been cleaned up by the secret service, leaving only a dark hole that looked a bit eerie.
"Move back a bit, Haruko."
Kakashi took two steps at a time and walked ahead of Aokawa, looking wary.
Aokawa followed behind Kakashi.
His gaze, however, gradually became strange...
The aura detected through my soul perception... it seems there's more than just one person, A?
Beneath the mask, Qingchuan's lips curled slightly upwards.
Proficiency level... I'm about to come over.
The two walked forward cautiously and slowly.
And shortly after they entered the cave.
Just as Qingchuan had predicted, several masked figures appeared in front of the cave entrance.
Although they wore the same standard equipment as the Anbu, the colder look in their eyes beneath their masks confirmed their identities.
The root.
It only has a base that isn't very tall, and its eyes show some confusion and bewilderment.
"A, you go in first. Make sure Kakashi and Haruko Uchiha are off guard and don't alert them."
"This is the command from the root."
"Remember, Kakashi, that traitor who killed his comrades, must be eliminated. If necessary, take direct action."
"We will be here ready to support you at any time."
The voice from the root was strong and resonant.
A's eyes gradually hardened after hearing the words "kill his comrade".
"yes!"
Nodding in agreement, Jia's figure flashed, and without further hesitation, he jumped into the cave entrance.
...
at the same time.
Hokage Building, Hokage's Office.
"I heard you discovered Orochimaru's former stronghold."
Danzo narrowed his single eye and asked in a deep voice.
"Yes, it should be a research facility left behind by Orochimaru. I have already sent people to investigate."
Hiruzen Sarutobi stopped what he was doing and spoke slowly.
"I see..." Danzo breathed a slight sigh of relief. "Are the people we sent reliable?"
"Given Orochimaru's level of madness, it would be life-threatening for an ordinary person to investigate his hideout."
The tone, which sounded somewhat concerned, puzzled Hiruzen Sarutobi.
However, upon recalling that Orochimaru had once served in Root, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately understood.
"He is a very reliable subordinate, and there is also a young ninja that I think can be trained."
"It's not a big problem."
The reliable subordinate refers to Kakashi.
And that young ninja who needed some training... naturally, it was none other than Aokawa.
Just thinking about that conversation made Hiruzen Sarutobi's head throb...
Such a lovely young girl, yet she was brainwashed into becoming like that.
Medical Ninja...
He didn't want to see that girl with extremely high talent, who was determined to become a medical ninja, ruined by that bastard Orochimaru!
Hopefully, this mission will improve the girl's condition.
Konoha is really short-handed right now...
"In that case, I'm relieved."
Having confirmed that the information was accurate, Danzo turned around with satisfaction and slowly left.
Before leaving, Danzo couldn't resist showing off a little, still basking in the joy of soon obtaining the Sharingan...
"Hopefully, they are safe and sound..."
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