Konoha starts from the root

A few months ago, Sarutobi Hiruzen obtained a lot of information about the Akatsuki organization from Itachi Uchiha, including their spying on tailed beasts.

Since then, he has sent more manpower to monitor and protect the Nine-Tailed Jinchuuriki, Uzumaki Naruto, and Uchiha Itachi's younger brother, Uchiha Sasuke.

In addition, just in case, he also arranged for Hatake Kakashi, who had resigned as the ANBU captain, to conduct irregular inspections to check for leaks and fill in the gaps.

Since both Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha have not graduated from the ninja school, their activities are basically within the village.

Under such circumstances, having an ANBU team for surveillance and protection is a foolproof strategy.

This is indeed the case, there has been nothing unusual around them all this time.

Originally, Kakashi just came over to take a look as a habit before leaving the village to perform his mission.

Unexpectedly, he discovered that the two ANBU teams were missing.

His years of ANBU career have allowed him to develop extremely keen intuition.

In an instant, he realized the problem.

Therefore, he immediately set his sights on Uzumaki Naruto.

Sure enough, Uzumaki Naruto unexpectedly learned the art of multiple shadow clones at some point.

You must know that although this technique is only A-level, it is a forbidden technique recorded in the book of seals.

Let alone a student like Naruto who is not even a ninja, even most of the jounin in the village are not qualified to see this ninjutsu, let alone learn it.

So there must be something wrong with this.

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Outside the classroom, in a corridor.

Kakashi looked at Naruto, who was slightly worried in front of him, and his expression softened a lot.

After all, he is also his teacher's son.

Even when his wife was pregnant for ten months, he had been secretly and silently by her side. It would not be an exaggeration to say that she watched him grow up little by little.

If it weren't for the fact that the other party was a Nine-Tailed Jinchuuriki with a sensitive identity and was restricted from contact by Hiruzen Sarutobi, the other party might still know him.

Thinking of this, Kakashi frowned slightly.

Over the past few months, he had learned a lot about Uzumaki Naruto from time to time.

Perhaps because of his empathy, he could understand Naruto's inner loneliness and his desire to be recognized.

Therefore, he actually did not agree with Sarutobi Hiruzen's approach in this matter.

Unfortunately, he has always been the captain of the ANBU and must obey the orders of the Hokage.

In addition, the ninja world has been in turmoil in recent years, and he doesn't have much time to think about it.

Only now that I have been relieved of my heavy responsibilities can I have more time to think.

"That's it..."

He shook his head secretly and stopped thinking about it.

Kakashi introduced himself: "I am a jounin - Kakashi."

Even if they are both ninjas, jounin and chuunin are not on the same level.

Strictly speaking, compared to genin, chunin still have not escaped the category of cannon fodder.

The jounin is the backbone of the village and participates in many things in the village. He is basically a member of the upper-level leadership.

Because of this, Nara Shikaku, the leader of the Jonin class, recommended candidates for the Sixth Hokage after Tsunade fell, and confronted other high-level advisors.

Because his opinions also represent the opinions of many Jonin, and they have to be taken seriously.

However, Chuunin do not have this qualification, and their opinions are just opinions.

Therefore, generally most chuunin are not familiar with jounin.

Of course, except for the chuunin who have family heritage, they have their own circle.

Because of this, after hearing Kakashi's self-introduction, Iruka said in surprise: "You are the copy ninja - Kakashi."

In the past, he had only heard of Kakashi's name and had never met him. Now it was almost the first official meeting.

However, he was relieved, at least there was no problem with the other party's identity.

Kakashi glanced at him, nodded slightly in response, then turned his attention to Naruto and asked: "Naruto, who taught you the ninjutsu you just performed?"

Naruto scratched his head and thought about it. After a moment, he said: "Hmm...it seems to be called Baiye. Yes! I remembered, he said his name was Baiye."

Hearing this, before Kakashi could say anything, Iruka shouted first: "Naruto, are you sure you remember correctly? His name is Baiye?"

His voice was urgent.

Obviously, he knew Bai Ye's identity and was worried that Naruto would be involved with him.

When Naruto heard this, he nodded seriously and said, "I remember correctly, that's the name. What's wrong?"

Iruka's face turned pale and he didn't know what to say.

At this time, Kakashi asked again: "When did he teach you ninjutsu?"

"At noon today."

"Where?" Kakashi asked again.

"Exercise Ground No. 27."

"Noon... Training ground 27..." Kakashi murmured and asked again: "How many times have you met?"

Naruto replied without hesitation: "First time."

"First time?" Kakashi said in surprise.

"Ok!"

Naruto nodded affirmatively.

"In other words, you just learned this ninjutsu?"

Naruto nodded again.

Iruka on the side was shocked and speechless.

He didn't expect that Naruto, who usually seemed silly, could learn such a difficult ninjutsu in such a short period of time. It was simply unbelievable.

On the other hand, Kakashi didn't react much. Not to mention his reputation as a copy ninja, he was a genius in his own right. This kind of learning speed was still within his acceptance range.

What's more, he is also a discerning person, and he can see at a glance that the multi-shadow clone technique is very suitable for Naruto. With such a speed of practice, it is not surprising.

After thinking for a moment, Kakashi asked again: "When you saw Bai Ye, did you notice anything unusual?"

Naruto asked with some confusion: "Abnormal? What abnormality?"

Obviously, he didn't take Kakashi's hint.

Kakashi asked because he wanted to know where the ANBU team that monitored and protected Naruto went?

Helpless, Kakashi could only point out: "It's just whether there are any sounds of fighting or other unusual things."

Hearing this, Naruto thought seriously for a moment, then shook his head and said, "No, it's just the same as usual.

When I was practicing the clone technique, I failed, and then Bai Ye suddenly appeared and asked me to draw some blood for him, and he taught me a powerful ninjutsu..."

Before Naruto could continue, Kakashi interrupted: "You mean, he took your blood?"

Naruto nodded and responded, "Yeah."

Kakashi suddenly felt something was wrong, and there was only one question in his mind, and that was why Baiye wanted Naruto's blood?

It would be okay if Naruto was just an ordinary person, but he is a Jinchuuriki!

The other party must have other purposes for doing this.

"No, this matter must be reported to the Third Generation as soon as possible."

With this in mind, he was going to drag Naruto to see Sarutobi Hiruzen.

However, when he saw Iruka beside him, he suddenly seemed to realize something and asked, "Is Sasuke in the classroom?"

Just now, he recalled that the ANBU team around Naruto was not the only one who was missing.

In the school, the ANBU team following Sasuke was also missing. The reason why they were not here must be determined first.

Therefore, he will have this question.

Upon hearing Kakashi's question, Iruka immediately replied: "Not here."

Hearing this, Kakashi's heart sank and he thought to himself, "Did something really happen?"

"By the way, Hinata is also absent in the afternoon." Iruka added.

After Kakashi recalled for a moment, he said: "Hinata? Hinata Hinata?"

As the former ANBU captain, Kakashi naturally knew Hinata's identity.

After all, she is the eldest lady of the Hyuga clan and the heir to the clan.

"Ah."

Iruka responded with a slightly ugly expression and nodded to confirm Kakashi's guess.

Seeing this, Kakashi stopped staying and said immediately: "Let's go, come with me to see the Third Generation."

"it is good."

Afterwards, the three of them ran towards the Hokage Building together.