One Dragon Tail Kick will shatter your Susanoo dream!

Kusashiba, returning to the village, happened to pass by the finance office and was stopped by a disgruntled Kakuzu.

"You rascal, you actually know how to come back. Now the ninja world is getting restless again, and Kumogakure is mobilizing its forces. I wonder what they're plotting..."

"As the village's shadow, he doesn't handle government affairs at the Grass Shadow Building every day; all he does is run around aimlessly..."

"Our business has declined drastically recently. Many tourists are afraid that Cloud Village will attack again. Don't you think about this..."

With a "thud," Kusaji threw a heavy scroll in front of Kakuzu, looked at the silent man, and said softly.

"This is the extra money I've earned these past few days..."

Having already seen many grand occasions, Kakuzu calmly stuffed the scroll into the drawer without batting an eye.

"Right now, the village really needs the extra money you earn as a bounty hunter..."

"There's a hundred million inside!"

"Ah, Lord Kusakage is indeed amazing. Leave the safety of the village to me. I will definitely protect every villager from harm!"

Kusakage looked at Kakuzu, whose attitude had become extremely respectful and who had taken out the scroll again to count the money, and sighed with a wry smile.

"This guy is truly unmatched in his greed for money..."

After saying goodbye to Kakuzu, Kusashi returned to his office and began another busy day of work.

A week later, there was still no good news from Konoha. Kusashi couldn't help but feel sad. Suddenly, a glint of light flashed in his eyes.

Then, an unfamiliar perspective suddenly appeared before his eyes. Cao Zhi frowned, because this was the eye position he had given to someone else, and it had been activated!

At this moment, in a mountain cave, there was a middle-aged man with a missing arm. Not far in front of him was a small yellow flower. His face was ashen, and it was clear that he had been poisoned!

"Kakashi, Dad might not be able to cook for you anymore..."

Suddenly, a humanoid phantom rapidly converged in the cave, and just as Hatake Sakumo was on the verge of death, Kusa Shi's body appeared in front of Yoko.

"Oh dear, thank goodness I teleported in time, otherwise Kakashi would have lost his father's love!"

Upon seeing the person who arrived, Hatake Sakumo suddenly opened his eyes wide; he was unwilling to die like this.

"Please help me! Danzo and the Root have betrayed me! Protect Kakashi, he's in danger..."

Cao Zhi nodded gently.

"Don't worry, I understand!"

Hatake Sakumo shook his head helplessly as he watched Kusashi's hands glow green.

"It's no use. I know my own body!"

"Don't waste your chakra, heal me..."

"Uh, ah..."

A strange, tingling sensation spread throughout his body, and Hatake Sakumo's eyes widened.

"Hehe, don't be so surprised. This injury and the poison are minor issues. You should protect Kakashi yourself after you recover!"

"Thank you..."

The treatment process was surprisingly easy, but after most of the injuries were healed, Kusaji was in trouble because although Hatake Sakumo's life was saved, the deadly poison in his body was constantly eroding his life!

The current situation is that if Kusashi stops, Hatake Sakumo will quickly die from poisoning...

Forced by circumstances, Cao Zhi didn't dare to pull her hand back...

Upon seeing this, Hatake Sakumo lowered his head and sighed softly.

"In the end, it was fate. Thank you for your help. It seems I won't be able to protect Kakashi alive..."

"Please tell Kakashi the truth about my death, and take that child away from Konoha. Let them live as ordinary people and grow up in Kusagakure..."

"This is a father's request. In return, I will inform you of the information about Konoha!"

Cao Zhi quickly waved his hand, then used his other hand to scratch his head in distress.

"A little poison, and it's that potent? No problem, I have plenty of chakra. I can just hold out a little longer and have the medical ninjas help me research an antidote!"

Sakumo Hatake shook his head helplessly.

"It's no use. This poison is a specially made antidote that Danzo obtained by chance from Tsunade. Only Tsunade has it!"

"It's been several years now, and there's been no news of Tsunade. I think there's no need for this anymore..."

"Ah, Tsunade? That's easy, just wait for me!"

Then, Kusaji formed a hand seal and created a shadow clone. Seeing that Hatake Sakumo's face quickly turned ashen, he hurriedly pressed himself against the other's shoulder.

"Go and bring the antidote!"

An hour later, a pile of cards gathered in front of Kusanagi, and the shadow clone reappeared in the arena. The clone then threw about ten bottles of potions in different packaging to Sakumo Hatake.

"Look, that's it. If all else fails, try them one by one..."

After taking five bottles of medicine in different packages, Sakumo Hatake, who was vomiting and feeling dizzy, finally felt his body gradually regain its vitality.

"Great! Heaven hasn't forsaken me! This bottle contains the antidote!"

Cao Zhi corrected him from the side.

"No, fate has decreed your demise, but I will save you..."

After regaining his composure, Sakumo Hatake respectfully knelt and bowed to Kusashi.

"Kusakage, I have now lost my right arm, which was once my best swordsmanship, and my fighting ability is much weaker than before. Are you still willing to accept me?"

Cao Zhi gently patted the other person's shoulder.

"Why not?"

Later, through Sakumo Hatake's account, Kusashiba learned that just the day before, Danzo Shimura had suddenly found him and summoned away all the secret agents who were monitoring him.

Tell him that the Hokage has a secret mission that requires him to go to the Land of Hot Springs, where puppeteers from the Sand Village have been spotted...

Thinking he had regained the trust of others, Hatake Sakumo did not suspect anything. After all, who could have guessed that someone would target the village's top fighter!

So, with three helpers provided by Danzo, Hatake Sakumo simply grabbed some weapons and supplies and set off!

As soon as he left the Land of Fire and replenished his food, he discovered he was poisoned, followed by a thorn in his back...

The three were ninjas from the Ino-Shika-Cho clan, and their teamwork was excellent. In addition, due to poisoning, Sakumo Hatake lost an arm, creating an opportunity to escape...

The other party, confident in the poison and having crippled Sakumo Hatake's right arm, brazenly told him that it was Tsunade's special poison, and no one could cure it!

After hearing this, Cao Zhi was already inwardly applauding.

"It has to be you, Danzo. You'll dare to assassinate the Hokage again. Killing Sakumo Hatake is just normal practice for you!"

After resting for three days in Kusagakure, the one-armed Sakumo Hatake, after disguising himself, went to the Kusakage's office to find Kusashi.

"Lord Kusakage, I've made up my mind. For Kakashi's safety, I'll remain anonymous for now..."

Sakumo Hatake also wanted to take Kakashi away from Konoha, but after thinking it over carefully these past few days, he gave up the idea.

Not only will Kusagakure be in danger, but the father and son will definitely be hunted down by Konoha!

Looking at his empty sleeve, Sakumo Hatake gave a wry smile.

"I will contribute my strength. Let me help with the training of the Dark Guard... the Night Watch!"