Naruto: Modern Science in Naruto

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The Third Hokage didn't give a definite answer about Haori's next mission assignment.

In fact, the Hokage himself hadn't figured out how to make this arrangement yet.

After the Land of Lightning mission, Haori could no longer be considered an ordinary ninja. He had become a strategic weapon in the real sense.

Based on Haori's current performance, there was no need to doubt his ninja qualities. His strength, and considering his future growth potential, had reached a level that even the Hokage couldn't help but take seriously.

Haori's next arrangement hadn't been decided yet, but the Hokage already had an idea for his final arrangement: Haori would become the bodyguard of the Fourth Hokage.

Although the Third Hokage hadn't confirmed the candidate for the Fourth Hokage yet, he already had a preference in his heart.

If we talk about strength, there were many people in Konoha who were qualified to become Hokage. But when considering other qualities besides strength, someone had already stood out.

And assigning Haori to the future Hokage's side was, in the Third Hokage's opinion, a necessity.

In a way, Haori and Orochimaru had a certain similarity. This similarity wasn't in their personalities, but in their behavioral patterns.

After all, Haori wasn't that gloomy.

Thinking carefully, both of these people had a certain… It's not quite right to say they were distant from Konoha, but they definitely seemed out of place.

It should be said that both of them were typical self-acting types. These people weren't without ideas, but they had too many of their own ideas. In Haori's case, he would complete the missions given to him, but he would always do things differently than ordinary ninjas. And it was difficult to figure out what his true thoughts were.

This kind of instability could trigger unexpected events at any time. The Hokage couldn't help but take it seriously.

On Haori's side, he had already walked out of the Hokage's office. He was considering how to refuse if the Hokage later awarded him titles like "Top Ten Outstanding Youths of the Land of Fire" or "Konoha Village-Level Labor Model."

He had no idea that the Hokage was already considering the possibility of him evolving into an unstable element.

Because of Haori's actions, the death of the Third Raikage had made Kushina famous throughout the shinobi world. But it had also caused him some trouble.

This trouble wasn't because Kumogakure might target him in the future. But the statement "Kushina's disciple" wasn't a general term for anyone. For some people in Konoha, it specifically referred to a ninja named Haori.

Would his low-key ninja life be gone forever?

Haori wasn't just imagining things. When he went to the Hokage's office just now, he discovered that he had evolved from "Haori" to "Haori-sama" in the mouths of some ninjas.

This wasn't a good sign.

Although the Hokage hadn't said anything, Haori personally estimated that he might really be promoted to Jōnin soon…

He would be promoted directly, as always.

Successfully assassinating the Raikage, if it were made public, would be enough to make the White Night Demon a heroic figure.

The Raikage's death would become a turning point in the Third Shinobi World War. After this mission, Konoha's perception of Haori, this young ninja, would fundamentally change.

He could become Konoha's blade… Considering the possibility of self-harm, he must be held by the future Hokage.

After leaving the Hokage's office, Haori considered some random things and then went straight to Kushina's house.

But he didn't expect that when he just reached the entrance of Kushina's house, he saw Kushina and Minato pushing the door open and coming out.

Kushina herself didn't know beforehand that Haori was going to carry out that mission. It wasn't until she heard the news that "the Raikage died at the hands of Kushina's disciple" that she realized that Haori had done such a great thing.

And she was already angry and didn't know what to do.

Her first reaction was naturally to worry about Haori's safety. As for being happy that her wish had come true? She didn't have a single thought like that right now.

Although she had repeatedly told herself that Haori was a clever person, no one could guarantee that he would definitely survive in that situation.

Then, she opened the door and saw Haori, lively and well.

"Kushina-sensei…" Haori reached out to greet Kushina, but her eyes widened.

Then, Kushina rushed to Haori's side. Without saying anything, she started slapping him with both hands.

… Okay, even though she slapped him in many places where he had wounds.

Although the force made Haori clench his teeth and flinch.

But Kushina's actions were probably to confirm that Haori wasn't missing any arms or legs.

Fortunately, he wasn't.

Then, Haori was scared.

"Wait! Kushina-sensei!"

"I refuse to have large-scale physical contact with other people!"

"Pay attention to your image. Your boyfriend is watching!"

Then, Kushina hugged Haori, unexpectedly.

Minato was smiling behind her. He could understand this kind of feeling, like being reunited after death.

It was fine for Kushina to hug Haori in front of Minato. But if she ever did this behind Minato's back, the nature of the situation would change.

Without paying any attention to Haori's personal feelings, Kushina-sensei, after getting her fill, let go of Haori and patted his shoulder, asking:

"So?"

"So what?"

Haori-kun always considered himself a brainiac, but he was still completely dumbfounded.

"So, the Third Raikage really died?"

"…"

The topic changed a bit quickly. Are you already done being emotional?

"Oh, he died… I brought back his body." Haori said.

"What? You brought back the Raikage's body? Where is it?"

"It's probably at the intelligence department or the interrogation department."

Before Haori could finish his sentence, Kushina abandoned her disciple, who she had been worried about just three minutes ago, and rushed out.

"Kushina, what's wrong?" Minato quickly asked.

"I'm going to see what the Raikage looks like…" She said without turning around.

Haori and Minato looked at each other.

Haori realized that Kushina still had a grudge against the Raikage. Many years ago, Kumogakure was struggling to control the Eight-Tails. So, they wanted to use the power of the Uzumaki clan, who could naturally counter Tailed Beast chakra. They planned to kidnap Kushina.

That's why Minato became a hero and saved the damsel in distress.

So, the Raikage was definitely Kushina's enemy. But Minato, from a moral standpoint, should have gone to the Raikage's grave and burned incense.

"Kushina… Don't look at her like that. But she was really worried about you, Haori." Minato didn't follow Kushina running around. Instead, he said to Haori very seriously.

He probably felt that Kushina's image as a teacher could still be salvaged.

"I understand."

Haori said, rubbing his face and turning his head to look in the direction Kushina had left.

What didn't he understand?

From his contact with Kushina, he could feel her body trembling slightly.

Maybe his unilateral decision wasn't something that Kushina was happy about.

Was this a kind of "I'm doing this for your own good" forced violence?

In the Shinobi World War, nothing is more important than staying alive.

For people who can't get involved in the war, nothing is more important than hearing news that their loved ones are alive.

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