Restarting Life: Call Me the Leader of Konoha

On the mirror-like clear lake surface, there were two shadows, one big and one small.

Shukaku looked at the boy in front of him calmly.

There was a hint of mockery in his eyes.

Suddenly he let out a startled cry.

“Your spiritual world can actually reject me?

"No, you're obviously not from the Uchiha clan... Oh? I see, is it because of that eye?"

Under the silver hair, there is a pair of bloodshot scarlet eyes!

"You still can't scare me, Shukaku."

Kakashi said coldly.

Although I don't know what the other party's purpose is, it is a foregone conclusion that I will be imprisoned by the seal again.

The power that had entered his spiritual world before him was only a remnant...

A few strange and sinister laughs were heard.

"You are too naive! With such a fragile body, once the power of the tailed beast is borne, the Jinchūriki will surely die.

"This container that is restraining me will soon perish. In a few years, I will regenerate into a body, regain my freedom, and completely break free from the shackles of the Sand Village!

"And all this is thanks to you, Kakashi..."

The huge figure gradually became illusory and could be vaguely seen through the eyes.

But those pupils were still staring at me.

"We'll meet again, Hatake Kakashi.

"I think by that time, you should be a decent ninja. If possible, I hope you can teach that guy a lesson."

'That guy'...

Before I had time to think about it, I saw the huge figure in front of me flash and suddenly disappear from the spot.

As if obscured by the endless night, only a human figure was left on the huge lake.

Kakashi stared at the empty space where Shukaku disappeared, his heart in turmoil.

According to its meaning...

Will Gaara die?

When a Jinchūriki dies, the chakra that carries the power of the tailed beast will fall into reincarnation again, and will condense into a form again after a certain period of time.

Is this its plan?

This way, you can completely break free from the constraints of Sand Village!

So......

Kakashi snapped back to reality.

Suddenly I noticed something very important!

How to get out?

I clearly don't even know how I got here!

"Pah---"

Ripples appeared on the calm lake surface.

Kakashi quickened his pace and rushed forward.

Everything around was grey, with only a faint light overhead. With the light reflected from the lake, a certain range could be identified.

But obviously, there is no exit in sight.

The only clue is where Shukaku disappeared!

As soon as this thought came to my mind, my feet relaxed.

'thump--'

The body sank suddenly and sank into the lake...

As the waves rolled in my field of vision, a feeling of weightlessness and suffocation came over me.

On the lake, the sound of the splashing waves gradually became smaller, until the bone-chilling silence returned to its original state.

There seemed to be no trace of footsteps on the vast lake.

......

Feeling a slight struggle in his arms, Ye Cang lowered his eyes slightly.

The boy's eyes gradually regained focus as he opened them, but he was still breathing heavily.

strangeness......

It was fine just now!

"Is it a nightmare?"

My body's perception came back under control again, and I could feel a few strands of hair brushing against my neck, making me feel itchy.

When I opened my eyes, I saw a pair of clear eyes, with a hint of mockery in them.

Having nightmares...

Kakashi was stunned.

What is certain is that the previous experience was definitely not a dream.

Shukaku truly entered into his own heart...

However, the feeling of suffocation caused by being swallowed by the tide just now was extremely real!

A false sense of reality...

Is this considered a 'dream'?

If it is considered a 'dream', it should be a 'nightmare'?

"By the way, where's Shukaku..."

Kakashi recovered and glanced around, noticing that where the sand tower had been, there was now nothing.

Recalling Shukaku's words.

I am afraid......

Ye Cang was certain that he really had a nightmare, but he was too embarrassed to admit it, so he pretended to be serious and changed the subject.

She pursed her lips and smiled, but didn't expose him tactlessly, and complained in a low voice:

"Well, why don't you come down first? My hands are a little sore."

Without waiting for his answer, he bent his body and loosened his hands one after another. Only after seeing Kakashi stand firm did he let go of the hand on his shoulder.

Ye Cang let out a muffled breath.

It has become much heavier!

"Here, Shukaku."

The two lips under the mask pursed and pointed forward suggestively.

Needless to say, once Kakashi had regained his balance, he quickly understood the situation.

Right in front of the two of them.

Chiyo sat cross-legged on the ground, with a pair of dry hands pressing on a baby...

Standing on the opposite side was a man with reddish-brown hair.

——The Fourth Kazekage Rasa.

His face was calm and his expression was calm, with almost no sign of fluctuation.

Kakashi hesitated for a while, but finally gave up the idea of ​​speaking.

Can it really be saved?

Considering the presence of Gaara's father, Rasa.

This question is undoubtedly a bit presumptuous.

What's more, Chiyo obviously doesn't want to be disturbed at this moment.

There was no time to even move to another location, and they were just stuck on this cold rooftop.

It shows how urgent the situation is!

But Shukaku had no need to deceive himself. If this was its plan, then Gaara's death was inevitable...

And the kind that no one can save!

Otherwise it won't do it any good.

The atmosphere was inexplicably depressing for a moment.

Kakashi knew it deep in his heart.

These actually have nothing to do with me.

As long as I can see Luo Sha, the mission is half completed...

All the good and bad things that happen after that are all Sunagakure's problems. Just pat your butt and walk away. It has nothing to do with you anymore.

There is no need to meddle at all!

"Hey, kid."

"Chiyo-senpai."

Kakashi bowed slightly.

After spending these days together, I have become accustomed to this title.

At least for this old man in front of him who had practiced with him many times and developed an antidote for Ye Cang.

Kakashi still had some respect for him.

"You are pretty good. Thanks to you this time..."

Kakashi remained silent, waiting for what was to come.

Chiyo is a careless person in daily life, but she will never be careless at critical moments.

It was definitely not her purpose to say some meaningless thanks at this time.

If you talk to someone while rescuing them, it means you either have enough confidence in treating the injured, or... you must have something more important to do.

Rasa may not know that Gaara's life is in danger, which Shukaku called "fatal". He remained silent only because he trusted Chiyo.

But Chiyo herself would not be unaware of this!

The current situation clearly leans more towards the latter.

"Although Konoha and Sunagakure are allies, even if they are allies, there will always be times when they turn against each other..." Chiyo said slowly.

Kakashi raised his eyebrows nervously and a cold sweat broke out on his back.

I don't know why the other party suddenly said that.

But this...

Is it too important?

Words like 'falling out'.

If one fails to tell the truth, he might not be able to leave the Sand Village alive!

The Fourth Kazekage is right in front of him!

The magnetic escape technique that controls the gold dust...

Kakashi believes he has no chance of winning in a head-on battle!

Chiyo sneered.

His eyes were still fixed on Gaara, but this subtle sneer made people feel as if their hearts were penetrated...

"Don't be nervous, kid!

"You have shown us the potential of Konoha, and I think it is necessary for the Sand Village to attach importance to this relationship.

"So-called 'allies' are not reliable after all, but if we can establish a friendship, it will always be much more reliable than a piece of paper, don't you think?"

"'Forge a bond'?"

Not only Kakashi, but also Ye Cang beside him and Luo Sha beside him also had doubtful looks on their faces.

Chiyo slightly turned her eyes to look at the two people beside her.

"For example, what do you think of a marriage between Konoha and Sunagakure?"

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