Naruto: Mission Tsunade – Time for Uncle to Step Up!

In the Hokage's office.

"The Third Lord, Kawaki Hatake requests an audience," a shadow guard appeared in the office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Homura Mitokado were discussing the matter of pensions.

Although the Second Shinobi World War had passed, the families of the sacrificed ninjas still needed to be settled.

Pensions were of paramount importance, and this was also a big piece of meat (a lucrative thing) that Hiruzen provided for the families.

Of course, he wouldn't say such things to Homura Mitokado face - to - face.

After all, it was a shady matter.

He knew it well. The two of them were like grasshoppers on the same rope (in the same boat), with their interests tied together.

There used to be Nemu Koharu, but now she had been excluded.

"Kawaki Hatake?" Homura Mitokado was a bit puzzled. Kawaki rarely came here.

Even the money for the land purchase back then was brought by Tsunade.

"Let's see what he wants," Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned. He also didn't know what Kawaki wanted from him.

"Yes," the shadow guard retreated. Not long after, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in," Hiruzen Sarutobi replied. Kawaki pushed the door open and entered.

"The Third Lord, Advisor Mitokado," Kawaki greeted the two with a beaming smile.

"The great hero of our Konoha Village," Hiruzen said, "Finally deigned to come to my place. Is there something you need?"

Hiruzen's old face wore a natural smile, and it was hard to tell that he was actually wary of Kawaki.

"I don't dare to claim to be a great hero. It's all for the village," Kawaki said. "I really have something to discuss with you today."

Kawaki was quite good at acting and kept a low profile. Looking at the two old foxes in front of him, he had already started cursing in his heart.

"Just say it straight. I'll handle it for you," Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand grandly, showing obvious favoritism.

"Then I'll be straight. Don't turn me down," Kawaki took advantage of the situation.

"Some time ago, Kumogakure tried to kidnap Kushina. Are we just going to let this matter go?"

The kidnapping incident was over, but Kawaki brought it up again.

The faces of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Homura Mitokado changed a bit.

The war had just ended, and Kushina had been safely rescued.

They didn't want to have conflicts with other great nations again.

"What's your idea?" Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't say whether they would let it go or not. After all, it would damage his prestige.

If they were bullied by Kumogakure and didn't plan to fight back, and the villagers found out, it'd be a big problem.

"Although my personal strength is not strong enough, I'm willing to go to Kumogakure. Let them know that we Konoha are not the kind to take things lying down. Otherwise, this kind of thing will happen again," Kawaki cursed the old fox in his heart again. Hiruzen's words were flawless.

"Isn't this too dangerous?" Hiruzen Sarutobi took a puff of his cigarette, his mind working at high speed.

"For the reputation of the village, this little danger is nothing," Kawaki said righteously. Hiruzen almost gave him a thumbs - up.

The Will of Fire needs someone like him to inherit it. It's a pity that he poses a great threat to my status.

"What do you plan to do?"

Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi lost in thought, Homura Mitokado took over the conversation.

"What else could it be other than capturing Kushina?"

"I'll target wherever their weaknesses lie."

Kawaki didn't mention the Tailed Beast directly, but the Two Old Foxes got his meaning.

"The idea is good, but it won't be easy to implement."

Homura Mitokado was stalling time while speaking the truth.

No matter which village it is, the custody of Jinchūriki is extremely strict.

"You don't have to worry about this. Please trust my abilities."

Kawaki looked at Homura Mitokado, his eyes brimming with confidence.

Thinking about Kawaki's battle records, Homura Mitokado admitted that he might actually be able to do it.

What a terrifying opponent!!

Just as he was thinking about how to respond, Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke up.

"Okay, I'll agree to it."

"This mission is now a top - secret, super - S - class mission."

"Aside from me and Advisor Yan, no one else will know."

"Go ahead with peace of mind."

After much consideration, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally agreed.

He solemnly took out the letter representing the super - S - class mission and handed it to Kawaki.

"Thank you, The Third Lord. I'll go prepare now."

"I won't come to say goodbye when I leave."

Kawaki took the letter with both hands, feigning excitement.

"Safety comes first. It doesn't matter if the mission fails."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Kawaki and spoke these words sincerely.

Who wouldn't praise him as a "great leader" after hearing that?

"I'll be careful. Then I'll take my leave."

After saying that, Kawaki turned around and left.

After closing the office door, Kawaki looked at the letter in his hand with a strange expression.

Then he let out a soft laugh, shook his head, and casually stuffed it into his pocket.

The two in the office continued their conversation, but the topic shifted from pensions to Kawaki's mission.

"This little fox is quite a good actor."

Homura Mitokado didn't hold back in his sarcasm towards Kawaki.

"It won't be easy to get into Kumogakure."

Hiruzen Sarutobi sat in his chair, looking out of the window, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

The two seemed to be on different wavelengths.

After leaving the Hokage Building, Kawaki went to Orochimaru's place. It was a day off.

"Kawaki - kun."

Orochimaru led Kawaki to the living room and sat down.

Pakura, who was nearby, actually brewed a pot of tea and then left on her own accord.

She has good sense of propriety.

"You've trained her well."

Kawaki didn't start with anything serious.

"Let's talk about business."

Orochimaru really didn't want to deal with his nonsense. What 'training'?

Pakura was almost bleeding him dry.

"Haha~ Let's talk about business then."

Seeing Orochimaru's uncomfortable expression, Kawaki burst into laughter.

"I just came from the Hokage Building. The mission to go to Kumogakure has been classified as a super - S - class mission."

"Oh? So you're ready to set off?"

Unexpectedly, he was about to take action.

"Yeah, I'm leaving tomorrow."

"Is it convenient for you?"

Kawaki motioned with his eyes in Pakura's direction.

"Get lost. I need to pee," Orochimaru finally couldn't hold back and snapped back.

He really had made a bad friend. What a piece of work this guy is!

"That's okay then."

"Really don't you need a few days to accompany her?" Kawaki deliberately leaned forward a bit closer to Orochimaru.

"I'll give you a piece of my mind." Suddenly, a snake in Orochimaru's sleeve lunged at Kawaki's nose.

"Haha, don't get angry," Kawaki said with a sly look. "It's bad for your health."

Kawaki slyly grabbed the snake in his hand. His fear of snakes has dropped sharply since befriending Orochimaru.

"Yo, this one is non-venomous. Didn't you say you don't keep non-venomous snakes?" Kawaki recalled the time when he asked Orochimaru for snakes to eat in the Land of Rain.

"Can't I raise some recently?" Orochimaru was terrified that Kawaki would take it and gobble it up, so he quickly snatched it back. This was a new breed he had been researching.

"Fine, you're the boss," Kawaki wiped his hands on his clothes.

"Just go if you have nothing to do. You're an eyesore to me," Orochimaru got more and more annoyed looking at Kawaki and wished he would leave right away.

"I really misjudged this friendship. Fine, I'll leave," Kawaki pretended to be sad and stood up. He nailed the performance except for not moving his feet.

"What bad luck to know you. I'll treat you to snake stew," Orochimaru looked at Kawaki with helplessness in his eyes. He had such a gluttonous friend.

"Well, that's quite embarrassing of me," Kawaki said while licking his lips and sat back down.

Pakura was totally confused when she saw this from afar. She had thought the two were going to fight.

"You actually feel embarrassed?" Orochimaru saw through him at once. He had never seen anyone as thick-skinned as Kawaki.

...

After having a delicious meal of snake stew at Orochimaru's place, Kawaki went home contentedly.

He was going to Kumogakure tomorrow. In the evening, Tsunade came to the Hatake family.

The two sat down in the quiet room, sipping tea and chatting quietly.

"I think what you're doing is too risky," Tsunade still didn't quite understand Kawaki's actions. Even if they didn't tell Hiruzen Sarutobi about this, it wouldn't cause any problems if he and Orochimaru went secretly.

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't possibly announce them as defectors from Konoha. Not to mention whether the villagers would believe it, the defection of these two would definitely be a happy event for all countries in the Ninja World.

"It's not that risky. Didn't you think he wouldn't do that?"

"Maybe I just think too badly of people," Kawaki took a sip of tea, his tone calm.

Even if they faced a bad situation, he believed in the strength of himself and Orochimaru. There was no reason why they couldn't do what Orochimaru had achieved alone in the original plot.

"No matter what he does, I'll worry about you," Tsunade looked into Kawaki's eyes, full of tenderness.

She didn't want to see this man in front of her get hurt in any way. Except when she hits him herself; that's not hurting, it's love.

"Don't worry. I know what I'm doing. Stay over tonight."

Kawaki didn't want to talk about this topic anymore. He had his own reasons for doing so.

Putting on a playful smile, Kawaki stood up and sat next to Tsunade.

Naturally, he casually placed his hand on Tsunade's waist.

"I was worried about you, and you..."

"Mm-mm~"

Before Tsunade could finish her sentence, Kawaki covered her mouth.

Then he picked her up around the waist and carried her towards the bedroom.

"Put me down. I can walk."

Tsunade lightly pounded on Kawaki's chest with both hands.

"It's okay. They can't see."

Kawaki glanced around, and the Hatake family samurai all pretended to be stargazing experts.

Bang!

As the door closed, faint moans soon came from inside the room.

...

"I'm going on a mission tomorrow."

"If anything happens at home, you can contact me through Nawaki."

Orochimaru had just finished his research on Scorch Release[b]Scorch Release[/b] and was talking to Pakura.

"Okay, I got it."

Pakura lowered her head and agreed. Hearing this news suddenly, she felt a bit empty inside.

She had always been able to leave for missions whenever she wanted and had never felt such an unusual emotion before.

"I've put the money in the cabinet in the room. You can take it when you need it."

Orochimaru generally didn't need much money himself, and the Laboratory was already there.

In the original plot, if he hadn't collaborated with Tanzō, he might not have been able to afford his research. Now, he is much wealthier.

"Come back early, or I'll spend it all."

Pakura looked up into those snake-like eyes.

"Haha~ I'll try my best."

Orochimaru stared at Pakura's serious expression and burst into laughter.

A faint warmth also quietly welled up in his heart.

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