Konoha: Doing good deeds can make you stronger

Chapter 15 The Intricate Konoha

Hearing Uchiha Itachi's name, Kakashi and Nara Shikuhisa's reactions were surprisingly the same. Both of them stared at Marutani Kou who didn't know what taboo they had committed.

"Uchiha Itachi is a member of the Uchiha clan, what about him?"

Shikahisa Nara had just finished speaking halfway, but he thought of something again, closed his mouth, and glanced cautiously in the direction of Hiruzen Sarutobi, but found that the other party's expression was still peaceful.

ah?What happened to the Uchiha clan?
Nara Shikahisa didn't finish his words, but Marutani Koko was not an idiot, he had obviously heard something was wrong, following Nara Shikahisa's eyes, he also looked at the calm Sarutobi Hiruzen, and quickly apologized.

"Sorry, Sir Three Generations, I don't have any suitable candidates on my side."

The whole office became silent, only the sound of the cold wind whistling outside the window hitting the glass,

"Why are you nervous?" Hiruzaru Sarutobi smiled and shook his head, "We're all part of Konoha, so there's nothing wrong with it."

"This..." Marutani Kou was so nervous that he spit out sleepily, "Three generations, I was just talking nonsense before, how can I know who is suitable and who is not as a child."

"That's right, Midai-sama, you should think about such an important position again." Nara Shikahisa also helped.

But Hiruzaru Sarutobi ignored it and began to direct instead.

"Kakashi."

"exist."

"Find some time to test Uchiha Itachi's strength," I have to say, Sarutobi Hiruzen is now very curious about Uchiha Itachi, "His reputation in the village is not small."

"Yes."

"Three generations." Feeling that he had caused trouble, Marutani Kou put on a bitter face, begging the other party to take back the order, "I really don't know who is suitable."

Hiruzaru Sarutobi laughed when he saw Marutani Kou's unlucky appearance.

"Don't worry, if Uchiha Itachi is suitable, I will naturally consider it. If he is not suitable, I will not choose him. It has nothing to do with you."

Is that right?

Just from Nara Shikahisa's performance just now, Marutani Koko already knew that the relationship between the Uchiha clan and Konoha must be quite tense.

"By the way, the recommendation letter written by Hinata Hinata has also been delivered to me," Sarutobi Hiruza took out a document from the side of the table, and waved it in front of Marutani Kou, "This is also my The reason for calling you here, if there are no accidents, you will be able to become Konoha's ninja soon."

"Really! Thank you so much, Midai-sama!" Although he said thank you verbally, Marutani Koko is not in a good mood right now.

"Don't thank me, thank the Hyuga clan."

"Yes! I'll go to Hinata's house later to thank you."

"Besides, there is one more thing."

Just when Marutani Koko was about to resign, he was stopped by Sarutobi Hiruzen's words.

"Three generations, please tell me!"

"Stop beating around the bush and inquiring about Uzumaki Naruto in the future."

"Ah this."

His little action was pointed out on the spot like this, Marutani Koko only felt very embarrassed, so he could only respond quickly.

"Yes, in the future, not anymore."

But Hiruzaru Sarutobi didn't mean to blame him, instead he consoled him earnestly.

"I know. You see, he was also born as an orphan. He was bullied in the village, so he felt pity and wanted to take care of him."

Uh. No, that's right!

Marutani Koko's eyes lit up instantly, and there was a cry in his voice, obviously "moved".

"Master Three Generations, you really understand me!"

"Don't worry, I have entrusted the care of Uzumaki Naruto to other people."

"Okay! Thank you, Mr. Three Generations!"

Showing an expression that was moved to the point of tears, Marutani Hang's heart was peaceful.

I didn't expect Hiruza Sarutobi to have misunderstood my purpose, but that's fine, as for Uzumaki Naruto, let's get close again when I have a chance.

"If there is nothing else, you can leave."

Hiruzaru Sarutobi waved his hands, lowered his head again, and immersed himself in the countless documents.

"Yes."

Kakashi remained in the house, while Marutani Kou and Nara Shikahisa left the office.

It just so happened that Marutani Koko planned to go to the Hyuga mansion to thank the Hyuga family for their help, and the Nara family's house was not far away, and the two walked side by side like this.

The relationship between the two was not close, and they remained silent along the way.

When he was about to approach Hinata Mansion, Shikahisa Nara suddenly spoke, and he asked the boy beside him.

"Do you know why Kakashi and I were so excited just now?"

"I don't know very well." Although he knew that he probably stepped on a thunderstorm, Marutani Koko was still confused about the specific situation. He originally planned to ask Hinata Nizashi or Hinata Nizashi after he met him.

Although it has only been more than ten minutes since Marutani Kokage and Nara Shikahisa met, through the conversation between the boy and Sarutobi Hiruzane in the office before, Nara Shikaku can see that the third Hokage attaches great importance to the boy in front of him.

As the main person in charge of the mission to Yunyin, he also learned the specifics of the Yunyin incident from Sarutobi Hiruzen, knowing that Marutani Hang was actually the planner who solved the troubles of the Hyuga clan, so he would naturally Therefore, I am grateful to the Hyuga clan.

Not only that, Marutani Ko actually recommended Uchiha Itachi of the Uchiha clan as the identity of Anbu next to Hokage. Although it seems that the contradiction between the Uchiha clan and Konoha is not clear, he obviously has a relationship with the Uchiha clan. relation.

Thinking of this, Shikahisa Nara was surprised to find that the boy in front of him, who had not officially become a ninja, had already been related to several major forces in Konoha, and even gained some support.

After obtaining so much information, Nara Shikahisa also moved his mind. The survival strategy of the Nara family in Konoha is to remain neutral and not stand in line, and support Hokage’s decision. Marutani Koko’s current status is a bit special. The factions have maintained a good relationship, such an identity has to be treated with caution by Shikahisa Nara.

Nara Shika also learned about the Marutani family's "inherited" special physique from others not long ago, and he didn't dare to say whether the weak Marutani Koko will become a powerful ninja in the future.

After comprehensive consideration, Shikahisa Nara decided to speak up after some hesitation, and to build a good relationship with Marutani Airlines in advance.

"There are some conflicts between the Uchiha clan and Konoha."

"Is that so? I don't know at all!"

"So I was a little excited before, and I was just afraid that after the news of your recommendation of Itachi Uchiha reached the ears of other people in Konoha's senior management, they would judge you as someone from there."

"So that's the case, thank you, Master Lu Jiu."

"You're welcome, this is what I should do." Nara Shikahisa shook his head with a smile. This is also a deal. If Marutani Kou is a caring person, and the Nara family encounters troubles in the future, they will naturally provide help. "Yes If you are free, you can come to my house as a guest."

"Thank you Lord Lu Jiu, I will definitely visit when I have the opportunity."

The journey of the two of them finally came to an end. The two said goodbye at a crossroads and went to their respective goals.

(End of this chapter)