blogombal Chapter 245 Master and Disciple, Kakashi's Invitation to the Anbu
Chapter 245 Master and Disciple, Kakashi's Invitation to the Anbu
"So, while negotiating with Sunagakure, we'll activate Level A alert according to the wartime plan to prevent other villages from launching a war against the Land of Fire or stealing intelligence. Specific tasks will be distributed to each team later. Thank you all for your hard work during this time!" Kakashi finally stood up and gave a concluding speech in his capacity as Hokage.
"Yes, Fifth Hokage-sama..."
No one present was a fool; they immediately stood up and respectfully greeted him.
[Strange? Danzo, that old schemer, didn't cause any trouble today. That's not like his usual persona! Is there something I don't know about?] As the meeting ended, Ishikawa glanced at the dark-faced Danzo, who was the first to walk out of the meeting room, with surprise.
However, no matter the reason, as long as Danzo doesn't cause trouble, his status as the fifth generation's top disciple is completely secure!
"Ishikawa, come with me for a moment." Just as Ishikawa was about to step forward to congratulate him, Kakashi, who had walked to the door, suddenly turned around, waved, and called out.
"Yes, teacher." Ishikawa nodded hurriedly with a slight smile, and immediately followed Kakashi to the Hokage's office.
This is like they're about to have a small meeting!
Sure enough, when Kakashi became Hokage, his status as his top disciple also rose accordingly...
So, should we reveal the portal and expose Nohara Rin beforehand? Should we immediately start the dual-timeline growth fast track?
No, I can't act impulsively!
Kakashi hadn't even settled into his new position when the chaotic Third Shinobi World War and the rise of the third generation of leaders in middle age began. His own strength wasn't even at the Kage level; the risks were too great.
Yeah, we still need to play it safe...
At least a year later, Kakashi's position will be stable, and the Fourth Hokage, Minato, will rise to power. Only with the master-disciple relationship between these two from different dimensions can they act according to circumstances and gradually reveal their true intentions.
"Ishikawa, here's your sword back." As soon as he entered the Hokage's office, Kakashi pointed to the White Fang sword on the table and looked at Ishikawa.
Beside the White Fang's longsword was the Kusanagi sword that had been used by the Edo Tensei White Fang.
Ishikawa glanced at it briefly and then ignored it, casually picking up the White Fang longsword and sheathing it. He already had the White Fang and was comfortable using it; he didn't need the Kusanagi sword at all.
Besides, both the Kusanagi Sword and the White Fang are extremely excellent legendary ninja swords. He doesn't use dual swords, so how could Kakashi possibly let him use them all by himself?
"Ishikawa, thanks to you and Sasuke and Naruto for capturing the Sand Village Jinchuriki today. This will give Konoha the upper hand in the upcoming negotiations. Otherwise, I would still be racking my brains about how to handle this..." Kakashi breathed a heavy sigh of relief and returned to his previous lazy state.
Now that he has just become the Fifth Hokage, everyone is watching him. If he doesn't handle things well, it could affect his prestige as the Fifth Hokage and lead to a series of negative consequences.
But now, with Ishikawa capturing Gaara, the situation will be completely different! Not only will it make everyone take notice of his power, but it will also allow him to demand compensation from Sunagakure, establish his prestige, boost his popularity, and carry out subsequent work.
Step by step, step by step.
This start was already quite perfect, much better than he had expected.
"Teacher, did you call me here just because of this?" Ishikawa rolled his eyes at Kakashi, then his expression turned serious, and his eyes showed pity. "Becoming Hokage suddenly, Teacher, you must be under a lot of pressure right now, Kakashi-sensei..."
Kakashi was taken aback for a moment, then smiled wryly and scratched his head awkwardly, "You found out, Ishikawa. To be honest, I still feel like I'm dreaming."
"However, given the current situation, I have no choice but to bite the bullet and do it! I cannot selfishly shirk and run away from Konoha, which was protected by the Third Hokage with his life."
"Although I don't know if I can be a good Hokage, I will do everything in my power to protect Konoha, just like my former teacher, the Fourth Hokage, and today's Third Hokage!!"
"That's enough, Kakashi-sensei." Looking at Kakashi, who had resolutely resolved to become Hokage, Ishikawa nodded solemnly, his eyes filled with determination. "No matter what we face next, whether it's war or something else, I will stand with you, sir, to protect Konoha."
The atmosphere has been built up to this point, if he doesn't take sides and increase his bets now, when will he?
“It seems you’ve truly grown, Ishikawa.” Kakashi’s gaze paused slightly before he nodded with satisfaction, then his tone turned serious as he considered the matter. “So, what if I wanted you to join the Anbu?”
A long time ago, when Minato became the Fourth Hokage, he was asked to join the Anbu to help him. At first, he didn't quite understand why.
Having experienced certain events and become the captain of the Anbu, Kakashi is well aware of the dark side of Konoha. Therefore, he must firmly grasp this direct power under the Hokage's command.
Minato did this to support his own faction, and now he faces the same situation!
"Anbu?" Ishikawa muttered to himself, thinking to himself, "As expected, Kakashi's movements are really fast..."
However, given that Kakashi had been the captain of the Anbu, Ishikawa didn't think much of it.
So, should he join the Dark Side?
"If this can help you, teacher, I'm willing to join the Anbu. But I need to bring Karin and the others with me; you can't control the Anbu without your own people!" After only a moment's hesitation, a glint of light flashed in Ishikawa's eyes, and he immediately agreed.
With Hokage Kakashi by his side, this is a direct path to the position of Anbu captain, so why would he refuse it?
Ishikawa doesn't value power, but if he becomes the captain of the Dark Division, he can use his position to bring Nohara Rin or others here to hide in the Dark Division, if necessary or under other circumstances.
This concerns his future, so we must plan ahead!
As for following the storyline? Ha! Naruto is away for the next three years, and Sasuke has defected. Even if he changes the storyline now, what plot benefits could he possibly gain?
"Ishikawa, you really didn't disappoint me." Seeing that Ishikawa understood his meaning, Kakashi nodded with satisfaction but also felt a little lost.
Has that once naive and passionate boy transformed into a true ninja...?
"Then we'll arrange this matter after I officially take over as Hokage. At that time, you and Karin will start directly as captains of the Anbu." Kakashi said through gritted teeth. If he wasn't worried about making things look bad and giving Ishikawa time to gain experience, he would have preferred to make him the captain of the Anbu right away.
Fortunately, the current Dark Army Captain Tianzang and some of his former subordinates are people he trained, so there is no need to worry about a lack of personnel for the time being!
This will make it easier for Ishikawa to quickly establish himself in the Anbu, and his base of operations will be secure...
"Yes, teacher." Ishikawa immediately nodded in agreement, then a thought struck him as he considered the Yin Shuhe within his body.
"Oh, right, teacher, there's something else I need to report to you." Kakashi quickly pulled down the zipper of his Jonin armor, and a sealing talisman immediately came into view.