Naruto's strongest golden escape

Chapter 107 The Consolation Ceremony
"Have you heard, that kid from Uchiha is going to join us."

"No way, it's better not to be our team, it would be too troublesome."

"That's right, that kid is an important person now. I heard that not only us, but the Uchiha clan also focus on guarding against them."

In the dressing room of Konoha Anbu, several people were talking while changing their clothes.

"Seniors, hello, it's the first time we meet, my name is Obito, please give me your advice."

Obito's voice sounded, startling everyone.There was a smile on his face, as if he didn't hear it at all.

Several people were naturally a little guilty, and one of them directly turned his head back, pretending that he didn't see it.

"Oh, Hello."

"From today onwards, I am a member of Anbu. I belong to the 7th team. Who is the team leader?"

"it's me."

The ninja who spoke at the head just now responded awkwardly.

He quickly changed into a pair, then cleared his throat, and put on Anbu's unique animal mask.

"Everyone, today's task is to be responsible for the safety around the Memorial Monument. After changing your clothes, meet me at the designated place."

Obito didn't say anything else, and changed into clothes and ninja tools with everyone.

He kept staring at his head, unable to see his expression clearly, then he also put on a unique mask and set off with everyone.

Today is the time to hold a condolence ceremony, but it is not the Third Hokage who is in charge of hosting, but Namikaze Minato.

There is more or less a tacit understanding in the village, and this time the mourning ceremony can be regarded as half a succession ceremony.

Since the daimyo meeting, the third generation began to intervene less and less in the affairs of the village, but more and more things were handled by Minato.

Anyone with a discerning eye can understand what this means, especially this comfort ceremony. Taking this as an opportunity, probably the third generation will officially retire, and the new fourth generation will completely move towards Konoha's political stage.

The front of the Memorial Monument was crowded with people, and the surrounding defense work was also quite tense.The Anbu dispatched many people overtly and covertly to take charge of the guard work around the monument.

Kakashi and Rin were also in the line, wearing dark clothes to show respect for the dead.

Obito was well hidden, but was still seen by Kakashi.

"Above the third row of trees ahead, that guy is hiding in the shadows."

Kakashi and Rin reported the location of Obito, and Rin looked there with a worried expression on her face.

When the crowd is almost gathered, the condolence ceremony will officially begin.

As usual, it was the third generation who came to the stage to deliver a speech.

"Everyone, today is a special day. Today I can solemnly announce to everyone that the war is over. In this war, we paid a heavy price. The people who engraved their names on the memorial monument all died for this The hard-won peace has cost our precious lives. Now let us comfort their souls and thank them for their sacrifices. The most important thing is to cherish this hard-won peace, inherit the will of the predecessors, and let the will of fire come from generation to generation. According to legend."

After finishing speaking, Sandaime walked off the stage, gave Minato a look, and the latter nodded slightly.

Minato came to the stage, picked up the flowers, and as the first person, placed the flowers in front of the mourning monument.

Following the water gate, the people began to line up to offer flowers to the memorial tablet one by one. Everyone had different expressions, some were heavy, some were calm, and some could not stop crying.

"I really didn't expect that it turned out that he became Hokage."

As Orochimaru said, there was no expression on his pale face.He and Danzo stood on the edge of the team, a few meters away from the team in the center.

"Are you disappointed, Orochimaru?" Danzo looked at Orochimaru, "But the old man has tried his best, and two consultants and I have recommended you in front of Daimyo."

"But in the end, he insisted that the one who made Minato succeed him was Hirizan."

"Teacher?"

Orochimaru's expression didn't change at all.

"Disappointed? I didn't feel that kind of thing at first." He looked at the rows of tombstones in front of him,
"Life is so fragile. Even if a ninja has power, it will be slowly eroded by time. Even my mentor, the Third Hokage, is nothing more than an old man now."

"The position of Hokage is nothing more than an illusory thing. I want more than that."

"Oshemaru, although you didn't become Hokage, I have tried my best, and you have to keep your promise."

As he spoke, he gently raised his bandaged arm.

"I know, I will definitely let you use that power."

Danzo got a satisfactory answer and left directly.

Orochimaru looked at the background of his going away, and added to himself,
"As the last thing before I leave the village."

The condolence ceremony ended soon, and people began to disperse sparsely, leaving only Minato who was still in charge of the aftermath.

Kakashi stood in front of him at the right time.

"Um, Kakashi?"

Kakashi's expression was a little heavy, as if he had a lot to say.

"You agreed with Obito to join Anbe."

Minato nodded.

"The Uchiha clan's attitude towards him is very subtle now, and he is under surveillance from all sides. Put him by my side, and I can better protect him."

Minato expressed his thoughts, and Kakashi answered,
"But in Anbe, the tasks performed are all kind of dark work. Obito's current mental state, if he enters Anbe, wouldn't he be able to."

Kakashi didn't finish his sentence, but Minato knew what he meant.

"Believe me, Kakashi, I didn't protect him well last time, this time it's different."

"He is my direct subordinate Anbu, and I will definitely do my best to protect him."

"I will always care about his status, and I will not let him do those extreme tasks unless it is absolutely necessary."

Kakashi bowed his head in silence, he knew that what his teacher said was enlightened, and he also knew that what he said was true.

But is this all right?Is it okay for me to stand by as his partner like this?
After a period of ideological struggle, Kakashi also made a decision.

"Minato-sensei, let me join Anbe too, with Obito."

"Even if he was going to fall into darkness, that kid wouldn't do anything out of the ordinary with me."

Minato looked at him, seeing enlightenment in his eyes.He rubbed the back of his head, looking very headache. He didn't expect his two disciples to have such different personalities, but they were surprisingly consistent in their willfulness.

"I see, I put you into the same group as Obito, and the two of you also have a support for each other."

(End of this chapter)