Restarting Life: Call Me the Leader of Konoha

"I surrender!"

In the huge training ground, only a dull sound echoed.

ha?

Give up?

Looking at the figure in front of him speaking solemnly, Kakashi's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise.

I was just about to admit defeat...

After all, there is no need to get a beating!

I can only use earth escape ninjutsu, and because of the rock clone, most of my chakra has been reduced, and the opponent has hardly put in much effort...

There is almost no hope of defeating the man in front of me head-on.

Not to mention the increased strength of the opponent after he transforms into a tailed beast!

I admit defeat because I know I can't win!

But what right does the other party have?

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"How could Han admit defeat? Lord Tsuchikage, this may not be so fair..."

"What are the rules?" Ohnoki said calmly.

"Since he has admitted defeat, then according to the rules, the competition is over and the content of the negotiation is established."

Ōnoki turned his head and glanced coldly at the elder.

"What? You still have objections? Do you want to go back on your word?"

"I......"

"Do you want Iwagakure to embarrass you as well?"

The four words "go back on one's word" do not sound very pleasant to the ear, especially when the name of Iwagakure is mentioned.

It's just like 'moral kidnapping'...

The bald old man with gray hair sighed softly.

Ōnoki's implication was clear enough.

This time, it was clear that he was unwilling to accommodate his own faction. Considering the future cooperation and the other party's prestige...

It would be stupid to really ruin the relationship!

"I understand. Then please let Lord Tsuchikage announce the result."

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The hands stretched out again.

But wrapped in a dark glove, with two fingers curled up on the palm...

Seal of Reconciliation.

This is the opposite of the 'Seal of Opposition' and is common to the entire ninja world, symbolizing friendship.

Kakashi didn't hesitate and reached out his hand.

The Five-Tails Jinchuriki Han...

This man made a good impression on him.

But the doubts in my heart still linger.

Why on earth would he give in?

"The chances of your senior winning are very high...why do this?"

It is not my character to accept favors for nothing.

If Kakashi doesn't figure this out, he will never be able to let it go!

“In fact, I have already lost this competition.

"If that last move was used on a real battlefield, you would never just drag me underground..."

Kakashi looked stunned.

If I were to face off against an enemy at the critical moment of life and death, the beheading technique in my mind would undoubtedly end with Raikiri!

He was not wrong.

If I use Raikiri, I'm afraid the opponent's body will have difficulty resisting it!

This is something that only a truly experienced warrior can perceive.

Be aware of your own success or failure...

“You are not allowed to hold back on a battlefield, but you made me realize that this is not a battlefield.

"Your name is Hatake Kakashi, right?"

Han raised a thumb, pushed up his dark red hat, and showed a serious look...

Kakashi couldn't tell for a moment whether the other party's action was simply to avoid being blocked from the view, or...

What does it mean to express it like Akai?

"Although we're rivals, you're pretty good!"

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The result of the competition finally ended with the victory of Kakashi Hatake, who represented Konoha.

In other words, Konoha will not have to bear additional losses!

Being able to achieve this is obviously the best outcome, otherwise given the situation where Konoha is currently at war with Kumogakure.

Kakashi knew that given the Third-Hami's temperament, he would most likely choose to compromise...

The considerations of the lives and resources of the village elites tend to focus on the former.

but......

‘Boom boom boom——’

Kakashi leaned against the fence, watching the two red figures fighting on the training ground.

One is Han in red armor, and the other is Lao Zi who has activated the Molten Chakra Mode...

The fight between the two was simple and unpretentious, it was all about fist-to-flesh combat, which made the momentum extremely impressive!

As comrades for many years and both being jinchūriki, despite the greatness of Iwagakure, they only see each other as rivals.

Looking at the two people below, Kakashi thought of a certain green-skinned boy with a watermelon head...

Akai, how is he?

Kakashi looked at the two people below with a distant gaze, then took a wrong step and headed straight out of the training ground.

It's time for me to leave...

"Hatake Kakashi."

A figure suddenly appeared at the end of the corridor.

The Third Tsuchikage, 'Two Libras' Ohnoki!

"Lord Tsuchikage."

Kakashi straightened his expression.

Originally, I could have left Iwagakure after the competition was over.

Of course, considering that Old Zi had "helped" him a lot, especially in practicing earth-style ninjutsu, Kakashi didn't mind staying for a few more days.

"This is the Earth Escape Scroll you lent me the other day..."

Kakashi handed over a red leather scroll with both hands.

Return the property to its original owner!

This is a scroll that contains almost all of Iwagakure's earth-style ninjutsu.

One can imagine how precious it is.

Being able to temporarily give me this opportunity to practice ninjutsu is undoubtedly a different kind of "favor".

After all, it was only one day, so it was a bit annoying...

But no matter what, the three ninjutsu that I learned on the spot, Rock Fist, Heavy Rock and Light and Heavy Rock, played a crucial role in that battle!

And it obviously won’t work without this scroll!

What's more, I have learned a few more tricks in the past few days!

Unexpectedly...

"You're planning on leaving, aren't you?"

Kakashi nodded slightly.

It was indeed time for him to set off, even if the other party didn't show up at this moment, Kakashi was about to go to the Tsuchikage's office to return the scroll.

"I have completed the mission assigned by Minato-sensei. There is no need for me to stay in Iwagakure any longer, so after returning this scroll, I should..."

"Take it, Hatake Kakashi."

Seeing the surprised look in Kakashi's eyes, Ohnoki continued:

"Minato can give me a promise from Iwagakure, so I will also give Konoha a promise as the Tsuchikage... Bring this scroll back to Konoha, this is my promise."

This is the 'promise'...

Kakashi looked at the red leather scroll in his hand.

Using a village's ninjutsu as a 'promise', such a 'promise' is quite weighty and meaningful!

"Tsuchikage-sama..."

"You are quite the ninja, Hatake Kakashi. White Fang, your father would be proud of you."

Kakashi lowered his eyes slightly.

This wasn't the attitude at the beginning...

When we first met, I was still saying things like Minato-sensei was 'naive' and 'childish', but now that I think about it for some reason, I actually realized that I had unintentionally 'held a grudge' against him for a long time!

As if he had guessed what was in his mind, Ohnoki said slowly:

"Minato's experience and age determine his vision. I have seen too many people like him, too immature and naive.

“Even if the five great nations are united, there are still nations outside of the five great nations, and behind the small nations there are independent ninja villages, and under the ninja villages there are hermits in the mountains.

"Wherever there are people, there will be oppression, there will be trampling, there will be disputes... These are inevitable."

Unavoidable.

As long as there are people, there will be disputes...

Kakashi had to admit that the other person was right.

Even if the disputes among the great powers can be settled, the conflicts in the ninja world are endless!

As long as the contradiction exists, it will inevitably continue to evolve and expand...

The result of clarifying this is.

'Peace' is an illusory vision that can never be achieved and only exists in dreams!

"Kakashi, people have different perspectives, which is bound to lead to disagreements, and will inevitably lead to conflicts and disputes.

"I saw it all with my own eyes and felt it all with my own eyes..."

It is not difficult to hear a hint of fatigue in the old and hoarse voice.

As the 'shadow' of Iwagakure, he fights for the interests of a country.

It is hard not to feel resentful when one lives the same life for decades...

This was a matter of course in Kakashi's eyes.

Would Ohnoki, the Tsuchikage who is best at diplomacy and known as the 'two scales', actually be annoyed by this?

Oonoki suddenly laughed.

"It's all stagnant water anyway, so why not just see what you guys can come up with?

"I'm very curious about what Konoha will do. I'm also very curious about what the future ninja world will be like under your control. I'll be watching..."

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