Hataku Satoru and the other two didn't stay long. They started their journey before Nagato left.
The battle between the Six Tails and Pain changed the land in the forest. It left a big hole in the forest. Even though a few hours had passed, Hataku Satoru could still smell the dirt and gunpowder in the air. Pain's power was really scary.
"I'm going back to the Land of Fire first. Mangetsu, you should go back to Kirigakure. You've been out for too long. Shisui, go back to Sunagakure Village to take care of Itachi. Let's split up here."
After today's work, there will be some free time. As Mizukage, Mangetsu can't wander around outside after the village lost the Six Tails. There must be many things waiting for him back in the village, even though he probably can't manage much of it.
As for Itachi, Hataku Satoru hopes Shisui can bring Itachi back before Nagato takes action. Letting Nagato know Itachi is still alive will greatly increase the chances of persuading him. His body is fine too. He can come with Sasori.
After all, Nagato knows Obito is always wary of Itachi. Knowing Itachi is still alive will definitely affect his choices. At least it will make it easier for him to believe that he can help him achieve the peace he desires.
"Okay. Let's split up here then." "Goodbye, Teacher Satoru. I'll miss you."
"I'll contact you later, little Mangetsu. Don't miss me too much."
After hearing Hataku Satoru's cheeky goodbye, Hozuki Mangetsu turned and ran towards Kirigakure. Mangetsu didn't say anything he didn't mean. He really would miss Hataku Satoru.
"Shisui, I'll go to Sunagakure Village to let you know before things start."
"Understood."
Hataku Satoru didn't tell Shisui about his plan to let Itachi and meet. Shisui probably wouldn't agree in the current situation. But if he later hears that Konoha has been invaded by Nagato, Shisui might change his mind. Shisui still cares a lot about the village.
After telling Shisui what to do, Hataku Satoru returned to Konoha Village alone. It had been a long time since he'd been back. Hataku Satoru returned to his home after a long absence.
"He's not here, as expected. But he should be in the village."
Hataku Satoru guessed right. Until Nagato attacked Konoha, Kakashi had no missions to go out on.
Hataku Satoru lay down on the bed.
It had been a long time since he had rested like this. The excessive information from the Six Eyes made him a little tired even with his eyes covered. Hataku Satoru fell asleep groggily. When he woke up again, it was almost dark.
Hataku Satoru woke up with a headache and sat up rubbing his head.
"You're back."
Hataku Satoru greeted Kakashi, who was sitting at the head of the bed. Kakashi was a little surprised. He clearly hadn't looked in his direction just now. How did he know he was here?
"Yeah, my mission just ended recently. I haven't left the village these past few days."
"It's been a while. How have you been?"
Although Hataku Satoru and Kakashi don't have any conflicts, they are not very close as brothers. Kakashi only asked him mechanically.
"I'm okay, just a little tired. I don't have any souvenirs from this trip."
Hataku Satoru always brings back sweets when he returns from a trip, but they rarely see each other. Sometimes Kakashi comes back to find moldy sweets on the table.
"You don't need to bring that kind of stuff."
Kakashi muttered in a low voice with a dark expression.
The conversation between the two fell into awkward silence. They just sat there. They were used to it. Hataku Satoru didn't plan to chat with Kakashi. He just sat on the bed, thinking of resting a little longer. Kakashi just sat aside, reading his favorite "Make-Out Paradise".
Hataku Satoru was curious about the contents of "Make-Out Paradise". He had asked Kakashi for a copy before and read it. It felt like a more advanced love novel, with some unhealthy and suggestive scenes mixed in from time to time. He really didn't know Kakashi had this side to him. He's clearly a reliable person. Like Jiraiya, he's reliable in a crisis, but usually he just does his own thing.
Hataku Satoru changed his clothes and planned to go out for a walk.
"Hey, wanna go out for ramen?"
Hataku Satoru stretched and asked Kakashi, who was still sitting there reading "Make-Out Paradise". Hataku Satoru had wanted to change their relationship for a long time.
"Yeah... okay."
Kakashi was clearly a little uneasy. He had never had this kind of conversation with his brother before.
The two walked down the street together, one covering his eyes and the other covering the lower half of his face. The two brothers were really strange.
But the matching silver hair and the appearance that clearly showed he was handsome even with only half his face showing attracted a lot of attention on the road. Many girls stopped and talked to their friends next to them after seeing them.
"You're really popular."
Hataku Satoru joked to Kakashi.
"Well, it's not entirely because of me."
The two said a few words to each other from time to time and arrived at Ichiraku Ramen.
"Kakashi-sensei, you're here for ramen too. That's rare. Huh? Is that Teacher Satoru?"
Hataku Satoru knew Naruto loved Ichiraku Ramen, but he couldn't eat it every meal. As Kakashi's student, he must also know that their relationship wasn't as close as ordinary brothers. He was a little surprised to see them walking together now.
"Isn't that Naruto? It's been a while. You've grown a lot."
Hataku Satoru hadn't seen Naruto since he had been training with Jiraiya. Hataku Satoru was still a little surprised to see his growth. He used to be half a head shorter than Sakura.
The two sat next to Naruto. Hataku Satoru ordered the pork bone ramen with pork that Naruto recommended. It tasted especially good. No wonder Naruto liked it so much.
Hataku Satoru had never been to Ichiraku Ramen before. Compared to these main dishes, Hataku Satoru was more concerned about the taste of sweets.
Ichiraku Ramen was especially busy in the evening, and the lights were very warm. It felt easy to become closer just by eating a meal here.
"Kakashi-sensei, you guys are really strange, always covering your faces. Teacher Satoru, can't you see where you're going?"
"I'm really curious about what you guys look like without your masks and eye covers."
Naruto was still like a curious child. Before Sasuke left the village, Naruto organized the twelve members of their graduating class to try to take off Kakashi's mask. But Kakashi found out early on. He heard that only Ichiraku's daughter saw it.
I heard she even blushed after seeing it. It seems my brother is a heartthrob.
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