Water bears at the beginning, wet bone forest eating old people

"I'm glad you've fulfilled your mission, Mr. Gu Zang."

Sakumo nodded.

"I killed Nagato, the leader of Akatsuki."

"What!?"

Everyone was surprised.

Sakumo didn't say he had done such a big thing just now.

Now, the entire ninja world suspects that the Akatsuki organization hiding in the dark is trying to capture the Jinchūriki, but there is no evidence and no one knows where the Akatsuki organization is.

All the Jinchūriki were either missing or their bodies were thrown in an open area, but there were no signs of magic around them, which looked very strange.

Even though Konoha has information that Akatsuki is hiding in the Rain Country, the Rain Country is not that small.

Orochimaru was even more secretly frightened.

He not only found it surprising that Hatake Sakumo killed Nagato, but more importantly, how did Mr. Kozang make such an arrangement twenty years ago?

Unexpectedly, Gu Zang swayed his body and asked Hatake Sakumo in some confusion.

"Ahem...Nagato...which one is it? And what is the Akatsuki organization?"

This question confused Hatake Sakumo.

"Mr. Kozo, didn't you ask me to go to the Rain Country so that I could infiltrate the rising Akatsuki organization?"

"What about the rising Akatsuki organization? Ahem... I think you've emerged from the slaughter. As a strong man, it's better to find yourself in the slaughter than to die like this. Ahem... The Rain Country is right in the center of the battlefield. Maybe it's more suitable for you there. That's all."

Sakumo opened his mouth, but no words came out.

So what has he been doing lurking for so many years?

After all, he had figured it out long ago. There was no need to be hard on himself, especially after the Fourth Hokage Orochimaru came to power. He heard about some of Orochimaru's efforts to suppress Danzo. At that time, he could have returned to Konoha.

But he couldn't blame Mr. Gu Zang, after all, Mr. Gu Zang saved his life.

Hatake Sakumo bit his lips, which were a little dry from the long journey, and gave a wry smile.

"Well, now, that is to say, Kong Chen, ah, Uncle Sakumo... well, he is not a spy, nor a traitor?"

Chuan Zang's embarrassed voice interrupted.

Sakumo reacted immediately, squinted his eyes, and looked back at Kawanzo.

"Boy, I remember you were quite well behaved when you were little. Is it because Mr. Kozo didn't have time to take care of you? You and Kakashi are as close as brothers. How about you come and live in my house for a while?"

"Eh? Ahem... well, no need for that. We're all adults now, so I won't bother the Hatake family. But you, Uncle Sakumo, I advise you to move out~"

"What the hell?"

Hatake Sakumo's jaw almost dropped.

I can't live in my house now that I'm back? Do I have to move out?

With his eyes wide open, Hatake Sakumo looked at Kakashi.

What? You don’t recognize your father anymore after becoming Hokage?

Kakashi hesitated, not knowing whether to explain or not.

There are so many people here, all of them are elders. Could he say that he and Ali are too close?

The Hokage's face is still needed!

"It seems that your problem with me has been resolved. If it's resolved, then hurry up and get out of here. I need to rest."

Gu Zang started to chase people away. Several people bowed to Gu Zang and were about to leave, but Gu Zang stopped Hatake Sakumo.

"Wait, Sakumo-chan stay."

"Yes, Mr. Gu Zang."

They looked at each other and understood what Gu Zang meant.

Everyone present knew why Hatake Sakumo had to fake his death and escape to the Land of Rain.

"Sakumo."

After everyone else left, Gu Zang spoke.

"Go meet Danzo. He's changed a lot over the years. Now that you're back, you'll have to deal with him sooner or later. When you get to him, just tell him I sent you."

Sakumo's gratitude was evident in his words.

Since he has returned to Konoha, it means that he has achieved success again. He can't be forced by Danzo to not even dare to leave the house, right?

This time with the support of Gu Zang, Hatake Sakumo will of course have a good talk with Danzo.

Even if what happened back then could be exposed, Hatake Sakumo didn't want to continue hiding in the dark in the future. He had done nothing wrong in the first place.

At the Root, Danzo was watching Team 11 in training.

Of course, the ones training were Kimimaro and Sai, but Yota? As long as Yota was still alive, that was enough.

Although Hiruko is dead, given the friendship shown by Kawakitsu, he will not ignore Yota, so Yota is still the hidden bridge for communication between Danzo and the new Konoha high-level officials.

Now that Orochimaru has abdicated, it's time for the Root to recover some of its strength, right?

It seemed that he was getting old, and Danzo was no longer as energetic and aggressive as he was in his youth. He just sat there beside the training ground, curled up like an old farmer, watching quietly.

"Danzo-sama, someone from outside the Root wants to see you."

"Who is it that needs to see me when coming to my root?"

Danzo chuckled.

Most of Konoha's people avoided him and there was no way he would come to the Root.

With his current power, there is no need to inform anyone who can come to the root.

"Send someone in. I'll be waiting for him here."

"Yes."

After a while, Hatake Sakumo came in.

"Danzo-sama, how are you these days?"

Hearing the voice, Danzo narrowed his eyes and turned his head.

Although Hatake Sakumo's voice had changed a little after more than twenty years, Danzo could instantly tell from the tone of his voice that this was the sharpest sword the Root had ever cultivated.

But this knife...isn't it broken?

"It's White Fang. I haven't seen you for so many years. Where have you been?"

Danzo is ready to strike at any time.

In Danzo's opinion, the dead person appeared in front of him alive, which was most likely to be revenge.

Danzo never fears revenge from others, he only blames himself for not handling it properly, but Danzo doesn't dare say that to Hatake Sakumo.

Because Sakumo's sword was too fast, so fast that even he was afraid of it.

"Ah... Thanks to Mr. Kozo, I went to the Land of Rain and lived there for a long time."

Sakumo sat leisurely next to Danzo, like an old friend or a close subordinate, watching the training on the field.

"Mr. Gu Zang?......"

Danzo was silent, and lowered the hand that was raised under his sleeve.

After a while, Danzo spoke.

"This old man...doesn't need to apologize to anyone."

Sakumo turned his head to look at Danzo's slightly old face and couldn't help but smile.

In fact, Danzo's words were already an apology.

A true apology is not saying sorry over and over again, but rather that he truly realizes that his original thoughts or actions were wrong.

"Of course, the Root is an integral part of Konoha, and so is Danzo-sama."

Danzo turned his head, glanced at Sakumo, and snorted.

"Danzo-sama, who is this guy? Why is he sitting in the same row with you?"

At this time, Yuta walked over with his hands in his pockets.

"You're rude. This is your senior, Konoha White Fang. Have you heard of him? Hey? White Fang, if you have some free time recently, are you interested in taking care of this kid? This kid's talent is no worse than yours, but his brain is not so good."

"Oh?"

After reaching a reconciliation with Danzo, Hatake Sakumo also became interested.

"Maybe I could try?"

"Then try it, Yota, come here!"

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