Restarting Life: Call Me the Leader of Konoha

Konoha Village.

This was just an ordinary day, but for Kakashi, it was definitely a very memorable day...

This is the exact opposite of the noisy scene in Konoha's 'Yakiniku Q'.

On a quiet and deserted bluestone street.

A few scattered sounds of "Da Da Da——" floated out.

There were a few sparsely spaced figures with black hoods, all wearing strange masks with the characteristics of the Anbu, and their steps were slow and heavy, but their pace was surprisingly consistent...

It looks like someone who has undergone rigorous training.

The leader led the way with a calm expression.

He was leaning on a cane in his hand, and his steps made noises.

It makes people feel depressed when listening to it.

One of Konoha's elders, the head of the Root organization - Danzo Shimura.

"Yi, hasn't A's news come back yet?"

"Master Danzo, there is still no more news coming back from there. I think that Jia is in great danger..."

A broad figure hidden under a black awning stepped forward slightly, bowed his head and spoke respectfully.

"Is this so..."

Danzo's expression remained indifferent, but there was a gleam of light in his eyes.

This job is inherently dangerous and some losses are to be expected.

However, for the sake of the village, this is a necessary sacrifice...

When Sarutobi became the Third Hokage and he took over the position of Konoha's Council of Elders.

Danzo has already begun to dispatch personnel from the Root to secretly infiltrate various villages...

With Sarutobi's personality, he would never do such a thing.

He understands him.

So he was very clear about this.

He knew very well how disdainful Sarutobi would be towards such behavior.

It is precisely because I know this.

He also sneered at Sarutobi's attitude.

madness!

How can we show mercy in the tit-for-tat confrontation between major powers?

Don't be soft on your enemies, and don't be soft on your own people!

Sarutobi, you are too young to be the Hokage...

This is the way things should be done!

Even when World War III broke out and the village was in urgent need of talent, he did not recall those people...

Because the facts told him.

Using such despicable means and risking the lives of his subordinates to obtain intelligence during the war.

This is exactly what Konoha needs most!

These dirty intelligences all played a vital role in the brutal war...

It is obvious that Konoha’s success today is inseparable from me.

So even after the war ended, most of the infiltration work continued.

However, as time goes by, more and more people find it difficult to stick to such tasks.

Various talents gradually retired from the group and finally withdrew from the "roots" at a considerable cost.

This is a huge loss, a loss for the Root and a loss for Konoha!

He knew those hardships well.

However, Konoha's future still needs you!

"Iwagakure..." Danzo muttered.

As one of the most powerful forces among the five great nations, Konoha must not be careless, especially since it has already sensed the enemy's murderous intent...

But now that it has been exposed, it will be no more difficult to infiltrate again than before!

"At a time like this... shouldn't we let the famous 'Wandering Priestess' take action?"

Danzo's face was calm, and he clapped his cane in his hand. He led a few figures behind him and stood in front of the wooden house.

Looking at the figure slowly approaching from the door, Danzo said calmly:

"Don't you think so, Yakushi Nono?"

......

"It's time to turn off the lights and go to bed, kids—"

'Snapped--'

The room was brightly lit by lights one second ago, but the next second, only the miserable moonlight pouring in from the window remained.

The noisy voices gradually died down until there was silence.

It should be lights-out time at the orphanage now, right?

What time is it now?

He rubbed his eyes and was about to look at the clock on the wall.

"Dou, how are you? Are you used to using your glasses?"

A gentle female voice came to my ears.

Yakushi Kabuto, that's his name.

It was also today that he got his name, and...

These glasses.

"Um......"

The white-haired boy realized it later and nodded obediently.

"That's good, go back to bed, it's time to go to sleep."

"I understand, Dean."

I pulled the quilt with one hand and looked at the dean's departing back, and suddenly I felt an inexplicable sense of security in my heart.

My name is Dou...

I am no longer nothing...

Dou slowly closed his eyes, a smile unconsciously forming on the corners of his mouth.

From now on, this is my 'home'...

"Knock knock knock—"

A few dull noises came from outside the window.

The sweet dream that was about to fall into was suddenly disturbed, and Dou frowned subconsciously.

I turned over slightly, squinted my eyes and opened them, and saw a figure in the room walking out the door in a panic...

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"Danzo-sama, I am no longer a member of the Root."

"But Konoha needs you now."

Danzo said calmly:

"And you know, Konoha is in urgent need of revival, and the expenses required in various aspects are not a small amount...

"I also hope that you can run this orphanage well, but I cannot guarantee future subsidies."

There was a hint of threat in the words.

As for Nono, she could not be out of control from beginning to end...

"Give me some time, I need to think about it carefully."

Nono said through gritting his teeth, his hands unconsciously clenched, and then immediately loosened.

She understood what the other person meant.

In recent times, subsidies for orphanages have been cut again and again.

If this continues, one day we will no longer be able to maintain the orphanage.

She didn't want to return to the battlefield as a 'wandering priestess'.

But she didn't want this 'home' to be destroyed just like that...

"Oh? What's your name?"

As she was struggling internally, Danzo spoke slowly.

When she looked up, she saw that the gaze passed her and fell behind her.

Nono's heart trembled, and he suddenly had an ominous premonition.

"My name is Kabuto, Pharmacist Kabuto!"

A clear childish voice sounded.

"Yakushi Kabuto... I can see that you are also suitable for this job."

Danzo smiled sneerily, glanced at the white-haired boy whose eyes were sparkling with interest, and then looked at Nono with a half-smile.

"Dou! Go back to bed!"

Nono hurriedly turned around and pushed the boy back into the house.

After giving a few instructions, he returned to the door.

When he met Danzo's gaze again, he couldn't help but pale.

"Master Danzo, I..."

"That child really has great potential and is a good candidate worth cultivating."

These words are full of meaning and are not concealed at all.

Nono knew very well how cruel the inside of 'Root' was.

"I understand, Master Danzo."

As if accepting his fate, Nono let out a long sigh and said slowly:

“But, I have a request.

"Kou, he..."

"Okay, I promise you, 'Wandering Witch'."

Without waiting for the other party to finish, Danzo spoke calmly.

Nono's lips trembled slightly, and he clenched his fists unconsciously, then helplessly let go again.

Then he pursed his lips, closed his eyes, and leaned forward to salute.

A long-awaited greeting.

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