This ninja in Naruto is unscientific

Chapter 99 First Encounter with Kakashi

The afternoon sun shone through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows onto the Hokage's desk, and a faint smell of tobacco filled the air.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, stood by the window, a pipe in his hand, his deep gaze sweeping over the prosperous village below.

The streets were bustling with traffic and lined with shops. In the distance, you could even vaguely see police officers helping shopkeepers hang up their signs, creating a thriving scene.

"brush."

A dark figure appeared in front of the desk like a ghost and knelt on one knee.

"Lord Hokage, the situation regarding the Senju clan's territory has been confirmed."

The voice from the shadows was flat and monotone, mechanically reporting:

"Lady Tsunade has indeed returned to the village, accompanied by Shizune and two orphans of the Uzumaki clan. Just now, Lady Tsunade took them to the administration department to complete their citizenship procedures, and during that time... she damaged an office desk."

Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a smoke ring, turned around, and a very complex expression appeared on his wrinkled face.

There was a mix of relief, helplessness, and a sense of loss, like that of an old father who felt rejected by his own child.

"well……"

A long sigh echoed in the office.

"This girl has been back in the village for two days already."

The third generation tapped his pipe, his tone tinged with a sour taste:

"She went to the Senju clan's territory and met Lady Mito; she went to the police department and met that taciturn Fugaku; she even had the leisure to take a group of children shopping and eating sweets, and to bang on the table in the administration department..."

"But she just won't come to this building, to even glance at me, her teacher?"

The operative kneeling on the ground lowered his head even further; it was difficult to respond to those words.

"never mind."

The third generation waved his hand and sat back down in the chair that symbolized supreme power.

"As long as she's willing to come back, that's good. Her hemophobia is cured, which is great news for Konoha. As for that table... send the bill to the police department. Anyway, Nishikawa Tetsu brought her back, so let him pay for it."

"Yes," the ANBU replied. "Then... what about Kushina Uzumaki?"

"With Tsunade there, leave one squad to protect them from a distance, and the rest should retreat."

Get too close, or Tsunade's fists will be a force to be reckoned with.

The Third Hokage picked up a report from the table; it was a summary of the recent economic and security situation in Konoha.

Looking at the impressive growth figures above, the third generation's furrowed brows gradually relaxed.

"It has to be said that the police department's actions over the past few months have indeed brought some different things to the village."

He pointed to the two columns in the report concerning business tax revenue and public safety satisfaction.

"I used to think that Fugaku Uchiha was just a traditional ninja with a stern face, but I never expected that he could tolerate Nishikawa Tetsu coming up with all these gimmicks, like a security company and a neighborhood watch volunteer..."

The third generation shook his head, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

"Villagers have jobs, businesses feel more secure, and the village's fiscal deficit can be filled."

"Especially that standardized OEM agreement, which tied all the ninja tool shops in the village together. That's a tactic that's even more sophisticated than mine back in the day."

This is a new governance model that no longer relies solely on the military deterrence of ninjas, but rather on binding interests and establishing systems to allow all parties to coexist within a relatively fair framework.

The Uchiha clan were no longer cold-blooded law enforcers, but rather servants and beneficiaries.

This relieved the Third Hokage, who had been worried about the Uchiha causing trouble, somewhat.

"As long as they are loyal to Konoha, what harm is there in giving them this power?"

The third generation put down the report, his gaze suddenly becoming profound, and changed the subject: "So, what about him?"

Although no name was mentioned, the Anbu immediately understood who the Hokage was referring to.

Behind the glamorous Leaf Village lies a root that has always lurked in the shadows.

"Lord Danzo... has been very quiet lately."

An undercover agent reported: "Ever since the Root base was raided and its supplies were confiscated, Lord Danzo has been staying deep within Root's strongholds, rarely venturing out or holding meetings with his subordinates."

"Even the spies that were originally planted in various departments have become much more discreet recently."

"Quiet?"

The third generation squinted his eyes and tapped his fingers lightly on the table.

This is unlike his old friend's style.

Having suffered such a great loss and been ridden on by a few juniors, how could he possibly hold back from retaliating?

The third generation looked out the window, his gaze seemingly piercing through the earth and reaching into the unfathomable darkness.

"That brat Nishikawa Tetsuya, he played the leverage game brilliantly. He tried to win over Orochimaru and manipulate public opinion... I, his old friend, am now suffering in silence."

"but……"

The third generation sighed and relit his pipe.

"As long as he doesn't harm the village or do anything outrageous, let him be. After all, someone has to guard the places where the light doesn't reach."

"Yes, ma'am."

The secret agents received the order, and in a flash, they disappeared into thin air.

Silence returned to the office.

The third generation leaned back in his chair, staring at the ceiling, his expression somewhat dazed amidst the swirling smoke.

Tsunade is back, Orochimaru is doing research, Jiraiya is still out there but he'll be coming back eventually, and Sakumo is out in the village taking care of the kids.

A new generation of Minato Namikaze, Toru Nishikawa, Fugaku Uchiha, and others began to emerge.

"The tender buds of the leaves have finally grown into a big tree."

A kind smile appeared on the third generation's face, a reassuring smile that showed that the family line had been established.

"Looks like I, the third generation, can finally slack off a little."

......

Meanwhile, on the bustling commercial streets of Konoha.

Nishikawa Tetsu, who had just finished his shift at the police department, was carrying two skewers of takoyaki he had just bought and was about to go home to enjoy this rare moment of leisure.

Suddenly, a somewhat incongruous group blocked his way.

A man dressed in a kimono, with long silver hair casually tied back, and carrying a bag of green onions and radishes, was squatting on the ground, looking helpless as he spoke to a little dumpling in front of him.

That man was none other than the "White Fang of Konoha," Hatake Sakumo, who struck fear into the hearts of the ninja world.

The little dumpling, who had only recently learned to walk, had a head of sparse but stubborn silver fur and wore clothes with a puppy pattern.

Most importantly, at this moment, he was not wearing a mask.

On that fair, chubby little face, with a distinctive beauty mark at the corner of her mouth, she was pouting and staring unhappily at the toy knife in the shop window by the roadside, her drool almost dripping down her chin.

"Kakashi, that's too dangerous. I'll buy you a real one when you're a little older," Sakumo advised earnestly, completely lacking the decisiveness he displayed on the battlefield, and acting like a doting father who was worried sick.

"Knife...knife..."

Little Kakashi, who was just over a year old, called out indistinctly, stretching out his short, lotus-root-like hands and stubbornly pointing at the shop window.

"Hey, isn't this Hatake-senpai?"

Nishikawa Tetsu took a bite of the takoyaki and leaned in with a smile.

"How rare! The legendary White Fang is actually having headaches from taking care of a child?"

"It's Che."

When Sakumo saw Nishikawa Tetsuya, he gave a helpless wry smile and wiped the drool from Kakashi's mouth: "I'm sorry to have made you laugh. I don't know what's wrong with this kid lately. He's become particularly interested in ninja tools. He even has to sleep with a kunai in his arms. He cries if he's not given one."

Nishikawa Tetsu looked down at the little kid who wasn't even as tall as his knee.

Is this the future Sixth Hokage? That Copy Ninja is a 50/50 matchup?

Kakashi right now is totally a soft, cute, and cuddly human baby!

and……

Nishikawa Tetsu stared at Kakashi's completely exposed face, especially the mole on the corner of his mouth, and suddenly felt as if he had discovered a new continent.

"Is this Kakashi's true face?"

Nishikawa Tetsu squatted down, his gaze level with Kakashi's, and looked him over with great interest.

Kakashi seemed to sense the strange older brother's ill-intentioned gaze, and immediately stopped making a fuss, staring at Nishikawa Tetsu with his big eyes.

"Pa... Dad..." Kakashi, still unsteady on his feet, shrank behind Sakumo's legs.

"Oh my, what an adorable little guy."

Nishikawa Tetsuya suddenly remembered something and said to Sakumo in a serious tone, "Senior, I need to give you some advice."

"What suggestion?" Sakumo was taken aback.

"Based on my research in genetics and physiognomy..."

Nishikawa Tetsu pointed to Kakashi's delicate little face and said seriously, "This kid is too handsome, especially with that mole. He'll definitely be a troublemaker when it comes to women. If we don't control it, he might be surrounded by women during missions, which could lead to mission failure."

"Huh?" Sakumo was stunned.

"Therefore, for the future of Konoha, and for the safety of this child..."

Nishikawa Tetsu pulled a clean handkerchief from his pocket, folded it into a triangle, and grinned mischievously as he held it up to Kakashi's face.

"I suggest you put a mask on him from a young age to maintain an air of mystery, and incidentally... hide his facial expressions and emotions."

"Ugh! Ugh!"

Although Kakashi couldn't understand, he instinctively sensed the malice and frantically waved his little hands, trying to slap Nishikawa Tetsu's hand away.

"Hahaha!"

Shuo Mao couldn't help but laugh out loud, ruffling his son's hair. "Che, you're really good at joking. But you're quite good at hiding your facial emotions."

Watching the heartwarming interaction between the father and son, Nishikawa Tetsu stood up, his joking expression vanishing, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

Sakumo Hatake is now a hero of the village, a respected elder, and a father who dotes on his son.

Who could have imagined that, a few years later, he would be driven to the brink of despair by rumors and gossip because of that choice between mission and companions, leaving young Kakashi to face this cruel world alone?

"Senior Sakumo."

Nishikawa Tetsu suddenly spoke.

"Hmm?" Sakumo looked up, still maintaining his gentle smile.

Nishikawa Tetsu took the last bite of takoyaki, his tone relaxed yet pointed: "In this world, rules are important, but some things... are more important than rules, wouldn't you say?"

Sakumo was stunned for a moment.

Looking at the boy in front of him with clear eyes that seemed to see through everything, he felt a strange warmth welling up in his heart.

Although he didn't know why, he felt that the boy seemed to be implying some kind of support.

"yes."

Sakumo gave a hearty laugh, picked up Kakashi from the ground with one hand, and let him sit on his shoulder.

"There are indeed many things more important than rules, like this kid."

Kakashi wrapped his arms around his father's neck, grabbed Sakumo's silver hair, and smiled happily, drool dripping from the corner of his mouth onto Sakumo's clothes.

"Then it's settled."

Nishikawa Tetsu waved his hand and turned to leave.

"See you later, Sakumo-senpai. And... Kakashi, remember to behave, or I'll turn you into takoyaki!"

"Whoa!" Kakashi was startled and quickly hugged his father's head.