blogombal Chapter 383 Sasuke is a Special Jonin, Information
Chapter 383 Sasuke is a Special Jonin, Information
The following evening, in the Hokage's office.
"What?! You got information about the Akatsuki from Orochimaru?!"
Upon seeing Ishikawa and the pale-faced Sasuke who had come with him, Kakashi the Fifth Hokage couldn't help but gasp in surprise.
But amidst the initial excitement came deep worry and lingering fear! Ishikawa dared to undertake such a dangerous mission without prior notification; it was incredibly reckless…
"Don't worry, teacher. This mission may seem dangerous, but I had a backup plan and was absolutely confident that they would escape unscathed. In the end, Sasuke didn't disappoint me. He not only completed the mission perfectly but also awakened his Mangekyou Sharingan. Well done!"
Ishikawa smiled and explained that to avoid creating unnecessary estrangement between master and disciple, he already knew all the details of the mission from Tarojiro, so he was naturally confident.
"A backup plan??" "Senior brother..."
Instantly, Kakashi and Sasuke stared at him curiously, and Sasuke felt a long-lost sense of emotion welling up in his heart.
He thought his senior brother entrusted him with this task because he trusted his kaleidoscope, but he didn't expect that his senior brother had also prepared a retreat plan in case of failure.
"Well, because of Sasuke's special status, no one but him can complete this mission, and even if they go, they won't be able to see Orochimaru. Actually, I'm secretly supporting them from behind with Tarojiro, so even if the mission fails, I'm confident I can get them out of there in time." Ishikawa continued to make things up, which made Kakashi breathe a long sigh of relief and nod in satisfaction.
Although it's a bit risky, if Ishikawa personally leads the team, even Orochimaru wouldn't be able to capture Sasuke in front of him.
"Wait, what about Hana? You went to support Sasuke, so who's protecting Hana?" Kakashi suddenly asked, puzzled.
Ishikawa simply shrugged and smiled calmly. "Rin, the former Root ninja, I had her transform into my appearance to protect me in secret, and there are also members of the Fourth Anbu team at her beck and call."
Kakashi...
"Alright, teacher, the most important thing now is the information about Akatsuki. You can discuss those matters with Lady Tsunade and the others. We'll head back now. Sasuke needs to rest; his body hasn't recovered from the strain."
Ignoring Kakashi's twitching eyebrows, Ishikawa made an excuse and turned to leave with Sasuke.
He had given a completely fabricated story about the Rinnegan in Ryuchi Cave last time, and if he had left it behind and Sasuke had let it slip, he would have been exposed! But now, with this information, he could fill in that gap and avoid trouble.
"and many more……"
Just as the two turned to leave, Kakashi suddenly called out to them.
"Sasuke, go back and rest. Ishikawa, go and call Tsunade and Amaterasu Shikaku over for a meeting. As the vice-captain of the Anbu, you are also qualified to participate in this matter."
"Is that so? This is troublesome. Well then!" Ishikawa nodded with feigned helplessness, but secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as Sasuke isn't around, there won't be any problems. It'll also be a good opportunity for him to guide Kakashi and the others, preventing them from acting rashly and confronting Akatsuki prematurely, thus leaving Konoha to bear the burden of the Fourth Shinobi World War alone.
This is Konoha's period of explosive growth. If we can hold out for two more years, Konoha's strength will increase exponentially. We absolutely cannot afford to be reckless now...
"By the way, teacher, I'm recommending Sasuke for the Jonin Exams as the vice-captain of the Anbu. With his current strength and ninja skills, becoming a Jonin shouldn't be a problem." Just as he was about to leave, Ishikawa suddenly remembered something and turned back to make the suggestion.
Sasuke has been so helpful this time, how could his superior not try to secure some benefits for his subordinate...?
These words instantly stirred Sasuke's intense desire for recognition, causing him to blush and a smile to appear on his pale face.
Finally, he's going to become a Jonin who can stand on his own?!
The thought of him appearing before Naruto, a genin, as a Konoha Jonin, with that guy's face full of jealousy and resentment, made Sasuke unable to help but laugh.
“Forget about Jonin. Sasuke just joined the Anbu and is already a squad leader. It’s not appropriate for him to be promoted so quickly. Besides, he doesn’t have enough mission experience. It’s against the rules.” Just as Sasuke was breathing heavily and his thoughts were racing, Kakashi shook his head and refused decisively.
Actually, this is only one aspect. The real reason is that Sasuke's strength has increased too quickly, and he hasn't yet developed the awareness to take on the responsibility of a Jonin. However...
"Then, what about Special Jonin?"
Just as Sasuke was looking disappointed and preparing to accept reality, Ishikawa spoke softly, which suddenly changed his mood.
“Okay.” Kakashi nodded without hesitation. He had thought the same thing, but Ishikawa had said it first.
Thinking to himself, Kakashi turned his gaze to Sasuke and said, "Becoming a Special Jonin doesn't require an exam. Come here tomorrow to complete the formalities."
"Yes, Kakashi-sensei!" Sasuke immediately agreed excitedly, glancing gratefully at Ishikawa before stepping out the door.
Even a special Jonin is still a Jonin. Even if he doesn't advance in the next two years, he can still give Naruto a big surprise when he returns!
"Sasuke, I believe you can become an excellent Jonin. Perhaps, you might even become the first Uchiha Hokage in the future..." After leaving the Hokage Building, Ishikawa once again offered encouragement and made a grand promise before disappearing in a flash.
Sasuke, however, had a sudden realization. For the first time, a new path appeared in his mind besides revenge: "The first one, the Uchiha Hokage!!"
Leaving Sasuke aside, Ishikawa quickly found Tsunade, Tenzo, and Shikaku, the Jonin class leader, and brought them to the Hokage's office after leaving.
"Although this only contains member code names and basic information, we finally know the general situation of Akatsuki! The most important thing is those Rinnegan eyes, which are the eyes of the legendary Sage of Six Paths. Speaking of which, do those eyes really exist?" After reading the information, Shikaku suppressed his shock and couldn't help but question it.
Could this be Orochimaru's scheme to deliberately mislead people?
“Shikaku, there’s no doubt about that. Jiraiya once taught a child in Amegakure, and that child possessed the legendary Rinnegan.” Tsunade crossed her arms and affirmed, then looked puzzled. “However, it’s said that the child died during the Third Shinobi World War. Could it be a new Rinnegan?”
“It’s also possible he didn’t die, or that someone stole his Rinnegan for a transplant,” Kakashi added, touching his left eye. Then, his expression turned serious. “So, should we notify Jiraiya-sama, who is investigating the Akatsuki?”
[They've arrived as expected!]
Ishikawa sighed inwardly and immediately stepped forward with a serious expression. "Lord Jiraiya still needs to guide Naruto in training to control the Nine-Tails, and we cannot interrupt him. I think we can inform him but temporarily conceal the information about the Rinnegan."
"What we should do now is to secretly gather detailed information about the Akatsuki members using the list, and find the Akatsuki's stronghold before we think about anything else!"
That's right, the information Orochimaru provided only included the Akatsuki members, not Amegakure. It wasn't that he didn't want to provide it, but rather that he didn't know.
Pain's Six Paths killing Hanzo and taking control of Amegakure as a base occurred sometime after the Chunin Exams, as explained in the Second Chunin Exams.
It was precisely because of this that Ishikawa dared to reveal the existence of the Rinnegan, creating a time gap...