Restarting Life: Call Me the Leader of Konoha

The discussion with Mifune, the leader of the Land of Iron, was not, according to Minato-sensei, an 'alliance' in the strict sense.

It's just an agreement. Not actively provoking a war does not violate the Iron Country's neutral position.

When I left the mansion, I realized that it was already dark.

A warrior was standing in front of the courtyard.

I thought that in the Iron Country, sending guests off was a basic etiquette, but Kakashi found that the other party didn't even look at him...

He nodded symbolically as a greeting.

The two passed each other.

The samurai named Okisuke's attitude was different from when he came...

Very dissatisfied?

Kakashi shook his head and didn't think much about it.

But there's no need to trouble others if we just go back the way we came.

"Walk slowly."

Suddenly, a reluctant voice came from behind...

Turning back and seeing him walking into Mifune's residence, Kakashi felt something move.

This guy, has he been listening outside just now?

But this was an internal matter of the Land of Iron, and Kakashi shook his head and didn't bother to pay attention.

Now that the goal has been achieved, it is time to return to Konoha to report. After that, we have to prepare to go to the Land of Water. If nothing unexpected happens, Minato-sensei's mission should be successful...

As Kakashi was about to walk out of the outer courtyard, he suddenly realized that he seemed to have dropped something.

Just then, several figures came towards us.

The leader was wearing white clothes and had black hair, which matched the color of the snow-colored ruins around him. With the red dots on his waist, collar, and hairband, he not only did not look monotonous, but looked extremely comfortable.

But Kakashi could recognize the man's clothing style and the long sword at his waist.

This is a warrior.

It was just that I had never seen a pure white samurai uniform before, and the other party was a woman...

Kakashi paused as the fine snow fell under his feet.

As far as my eyes could see, beside the female warrior, I quickly noticed two other people...

Almost at the same time, several people in front also stopped.

The outer courtyard, which was spacious enough to be used as a training ground, suddenly became so quiet that only the sound of the wind could be heard, giving people the illusion of meeting someone on a narrow road.

"You are......"

Before Kakashi could speak, the woman spoke first.

Noticing the flash of surprise in the other person's eyes when he looked at him, Kakashi looked at him carefully.

The former has delicate features and her hair is neatly tied up. Her appearance and clothes are as comfortable and coordinated as to appear too natural.

If you put it on the street, it is the type that once you accidentally notice it, you can't help but want to take a second look.

I can't really give any comment other than 'good looking'...

But for sure.

I really don’t know you!

Looks like I recognized the wrong person...

The air seemed to fall silent all of a sudden.

Kakashi turned to look at Ye Cang and the other man, who obviously hadn't reacted yet.

The two of them, obviously, had to be brought in...

What is this going to do?

Thinking in his mind, he was about to hand over the sword with the Huanglu sword in his hand, when a white light came.

"Kang! ——"

A crisp sound suddenly echoed.

Kakashi held the long sword to block horizontally, feeling the pressure on his wrist, and was slightly surprised.

The sword strike was fast and fierce, totally unlike a sword move that a weak woman could use.

The naked eye cannot catch... no, there is no way to detect any sign of her drawing her sword!

and......

Seeing that she was still standing straight, Kakashi's expression became more serious.

This posture is totally unfavorable for drawing the sword.

To be able to use such a sword attack, it is impossible that he does not know how to exert force. It just means that it is just a casual move, perhaps more of a test.

I really don't feel any hostility from the other party.

For just a moment, Kakashi's thoughts raced through his mind.

"wait wait wait!"

Seeing the two men drawing their swords against each other, Ye Cang's face changed and he quickly stretched out his other hand to hold the arm of the person next to him.

As for why it is the other hand.

Kakashi then noticed that the man was holding the sword with one arm, with his arm and the sword almost in a straight line, as motionless as an iron chain across a river, quite impressive.

The other hand is...

"Are you Hatake Kakashi?" The female warrior slowly put away her sword.

Kakashi raised his eyebrows and glanced at Ye Cang thoughtfully.

acquaintance?

Holding hands like a child, such a childish act that makes people feel embarrassed, it can be seen that the relationship is good...

But it probably won't be to the point where they can be as intimate as Yukito, with their arms around each other.

Tsk!

It looks a bit complicated...

Kakashi thought silently.

But whatever.

If I hadn't reacted in time, that knife strike just now would have been no joke!

"This lady..."

"I'm sorry, I was rude just now."

Kakashi was visibly stunned.

He looked at the person in front of him, as if he had anticipated the enemy's move, and spoke first, put away his long sword, leaned forward and saluted politely.

——The common "human courtesy" among samurai.

Glancing to the side, I saw Ye Cang looking at me with a big smile on his face...

I suddenly felt helpless.

If I want to say something else, it will inevitably sound a bit tactless.

This rogue behavior is exactly the same as someone else's!

"You look a lot like someone I once knew."

A pair of eyes stared at him, and Kakashi could also sense the deep meaning in her eyes, not only these words.

This person is very strong...

Intuitively, the threat posed by the other party is no less than that of anyone I have met before.

As for the "old friend", Kakashi just took it as an excuse and didn't take it too seriously.

"Ahem! Well, I accidentally caused some trouble, so..." Ye Cang spoke at the right time, unable to hide the embarrassment on his face.

"so?"

"I need to go inside for a bit, but I'll be back soon!"

Seeing the woman gently pulling her hand, Ye Cang was delighted and quickly followed.

But he did not forget to turn around and give her a 'reassuring' look.

Kakashi watched with a frown.

"Tayuya, you..."

"I'm in trouble too."

Little Zuanmei shrugged sleepily and followed.

Kakashi was left standing there in a daze.

Committing a crime?

Looking at the few people walking to the side on the stone road, Kakashi curled the corners of his mouth.

God knows what they have been doing behind my back while I was away.

But then his eyes fell on a figure in the distance...

When the moves collide, no one can hide the fluctuations of chakra, no matter how strong or weak.

But just now, I couldn't detect even a trace of chakra!

That person, she has no chakra...

Whether it is a ninja or a warrior of the Iron Kingdom, they can definitely refine their mental and physical strength into chakra.

In other words, is she really just a civilian samurai?

"that......"

When several people turned around after hearing the voice, Kakashi slowly spoke: "I haven't asked for your name yet."

Judging from the strength displayed by the other party and the sense of threat he exudes, he can't be an unknown person.

She is strong!

It’s so strong that even I currently have no confidence in how to deal with it.

This kind of role cannot be ignored!

"Me?"

First he turned his head to look at the faces of the two people beside him, then he looked away...

Who else could it be if not you?

Kakashi's face was stern, but he didn't waste any words, for fear of giving her a chance to fool around.

Unexpectedly, the man sneered, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and his eyes were bright.

He switched the long sword to his right hand, bowed again and performed the "human salute" with great openness.

A bunch of thick hair was tied around her shoulders, swaying slowly.

“I’m Zouche.

"Yamada Asaemon, Sakiri." Let me introduce myself! This is my wife! ......

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