Chapter 244: Sasuke, Naruto and Daiyu
After the Jonin meeting ended, Haneda took Kakashi and other new elders to the office for a small meeting.
After Kakashi and the others were seated, Haneda said:
"This time, we asked everyone to come here mainly to discuss everyone's future work."
"Brother Haneda, if you need anything from me, just tell me and I will do my best to help you!" Asuma echoed.
"Me too, Haneda." Kakashi smiled.
Seeing Asuma and the others' familiar faces, Lu Jiu felt a little uncomfortable sitting there.
However, Haneda did not waste time talking about the main business he wanted to discuss:
"Asma, from now on you will be responsible for mediating conflicts in the village and receiving foreign guests."
"It mainly involves the distribution of interests among the various families of Konoha. You are also responsible for receiving the daimyo this time."
"You can ask your father for advice on how to do it."
"Kakashi, you will be in charge of the ANBU and the Root from now on."
"Try to let the Root take charge of those dangerous missions, slowly consume all the ninjas in the Root, and then cancel the Root."
"As for you, Shikaku... you can serve as the Hokage's advisor and work in the office permanently."
"Understood." Asuma, Kakashi and Shikaku said in unison.
Afterwards, Haneda took out a map, pointed to the location of the Land of Lightning, and said:
"The war between Konoha and Kumogakure will not end in a short time. Shikaku, you will be responsible for the procurement of supplies and mobilizing ninjas."
"That's settled for now. We'll slowly assign tasks later. Everyone go back tonight."
Kakashi and Asuma stood up and left. Just as Shikaku was about to stand up, Haneda suddenly said with a grin:
"Shikaku, wait, I'm leaving this pile of documents in your charge. I'll look at them again tomorrow."
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Shikaku looked up and saw that the desk was piled with official business that the Sandaime had not yet completed.
Haneda patted the pile of documents with his hands and walked straight out of the office.
When passing by Shikaku, Haneda did not forget to pat him on the shoulders a few times to show encouragement.
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Shikaku turned around and saw Kakashi leaning against the door with a smile on his face, obviously waiting for Haneda.
He guessed everything at once, and the joy of becoming an elder turned bitter.
Suddenly, he heard Haneda's voice again.
"There's one more thing I forgot to mention. Can you also write the letter to the Daimyo for me?"
Hearing this, Lu Jiu stopped laughing.
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on the way home.
Haneda and Kakashi held Naruto's hand and walked on the busy street.
Everyone on the street greeted Haneda enthusiastically.
Naruto listened carefully to the crowd and he could sense that much of the villagers' hostility towards him had disappeared.
"Uncle Haneda, starting from tonight, will everyone stop calling me a fox demon?"
“Yes, but they will become very few and fewer in the future.”
Haneda could only dispel the rumor. It was the villagers' right and freedom to call Naruto whatever they wanted.
He couldn't guarantee that everyone would treat Naruto well.
"Will I make a lot of friends then?" Naruto asked happily.
"I will." Haneda nodded with a smile, "Just like Sasuke, Haku and the others are willing to play with you."
"Tell me something... Yeah!"
Naruto imagined that those children who once didn't want to play with him would be willing to play with him like Sasuke did and call him their best friend.
Shops and restaurants that don't allow you to enter will open to you.
He can drink fresh milk and eat delicious food.
"Most definitely!"
Naruto raised his head and smiled happily.
Kakashi looked at Naruto and felt a little guilty that he had not returned to the village to see Naruto for three years.
Haneda looked at the lanterns on the street and recalled what Minato had entrusted him with that night.
Gradually, Haneda's home was approaching.
At this time, Sasuke was sitting at the door of Haneda's house.
He noticed Naruto and immediately stood up and ran.
However, when he was about to reach Naruto, he slowed down his pace in a casual manner.
"Here, what you want."
Sasuke placed the kunai in his hand on Naruto's hand with an indifferent look on his face.
But the moment he turned his head, a hint of reluctance flashed in his eyes.
It was given to him by Nissan...
"Thank you, Sasuke. You are worthy of being my best friend." Naruto thanked.
"Who is your best friend, you huge idiot!"
After delivering the things, Sasuke went straight to Naruto's side.
Haneda raised the corner of his mouth and asked with a smile:
"It's so late, aren't you going home, Sasuke?"
"I'm waiting for Nissan, Uncle Haneda. Nissan went with you. Didn't he come back?"
"What the hell, didn't you say you were going for a walk? Why are you here?"
Itachi jumped down from a roof.
Seeing this, Sasuke's face turned slightly red. He glanced at Naruto secretly, but Naruto didn't notice anything unusual.
"Naruto, you're such an idiot..."
"Nisan, what a fool! I told you I'd go home after my walk, but you still come to see me."
Sasuke hummed a few times and walked over to Itachi's side.
"Goodbye, Sasuke. Thank you for the gift. I'll come to your house tomorrow." Naruto said goodbye.
"See you tomorrow, Naruto." Sasuke waved his hand, lowered his head, and followed behind Itachi.
Itachi asked curiously, "What gift did you just give?"
"Just a regular kunai, Nissan."
Sasuke said nonchalantly.
On the other side, at Haneda's home.
Haneda asked with a smile:
"Sasuke is still sitting at the door waiting for you so late, just for this kunai?"
Naruto hesitated and said, "I think so. This is what I have been asking for for a long time."
"Can you give me a look?"
Naruto hesitated for a moment and handed the kunai in his hand to Haneda.
"It feels like there are seven of us..."
The moment Haneda grasped the kunai, he sensed Itachi's presence.
He smiled mysteriously and returned the kunai to Naruto:
"That's something Sasuke cares about, remember to keep it well and don't break it."
"Really?" Naruto didn't quite understand why Sasuke cared.
For things like kunai, Uncle Haneda has a lot of them at his house, Shiraishi has a lot of them in his room, and Kimimaro has even more.
It was quite late for Haneda and Naruto to get home.
If Haneda hadn't suddenly succeeded as Hokage tonight, there wouldn't be many people on the street outside.
At this time, Bai and the others were already asleep.
Haneda opened the door of the room.
He felt like someone had been in the room, but he didn't sense any chakra.
"Did Bai and the others come here?"
Haneda walked to the window. There was a very shallow footprint in front of the window, and a familiar feeling came to his heart.
He suddenly smiled, turned and walked to the desk.
At this time, there was a folded paper on the desk.
Haneda unfolded the folded paper, and on it were written seven big words - Wish you become Hokage.
"What ugly handwriting. It's been four or five years, and it's still so ugly."
Haneda carefully put away the paper and placed it in a hidden drawer in the bookshelf.
After putting his things away, Haneda began to write a letter.
"I have received your blessing, and I also wish you all the best..."
"Also... remember to practice your calligraphy, Oh Beato."
Haneda then summoned Xiaoju through spirit and handed it the written letter.
"Take the things to the memorial, and a masked ninja will come to you."
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