78Kakashi's determinationAI Model: gemini-2.5-flashChapter 78 Kakashi's Determination
"They absolutely cannot succeed in digging out my eyes!"
Kakashi's solemn voice echoed in the Hokage Office.
"Are you sure? You know, if this eye awakens the Mangekyo, its power will be very strong and can greatly enhance your strength."
"With this eye, you can even contend with Kage-level powerhouses."
Kakashi shook his head, a bitter smile on his face: "You know, if I didn't have this eye, my strength wouldn't be much worse."
"This eye is actually just a burden to me."
Kakashi looked at his teacher's face before him and sighed: "If it weren't for its commemorative significance, I wouldn't have put it in my eye socket."
"This eye greatly limits the Play of my strength."
"Perhaps its power is indeed good, but so what? If I, Kakashi, didn't have this eye, my strength might decrease a bit, but I would definitely be more stable during combat."
Naruto nodded.
This was indeed true.
The Sharingan, when placed on someone else, was like a money-devouring beast, consuming a lot of Chakra.
Although Kakashi belonged to the Hatake Clan, he did not possess a massive amount of Chakra like the Uzumaki Clan.
The Chakra consumed once he started fighting was terrifying.
Because of this, Kakashi earned the nickname 'Hatake of the Half-Half'.
"In that case, you'll need to go to the Ninja Hospital to find a suitable eye."
"Let Yakushi Kabuto help you."
"As for this Sharingan..."
Naruto tapped the table: "Leave it to Uchiha Fugaku to handle."
The Sharingan's ability was indeed good, but he disdained to claim it for himself.
"Alright!"
"Kakashi."
Hmm?
Kakashi looked over in confusion.
Naruto stared at Kakashi and said faintly: "Uchiha Obito must die."
"Uchiha Obito is not your only friend."
"Think of Might Guy, think of Kurenai Yuhi."
"I understand."
Kakashi's mouth twitched.
Might Guy?
He couldn't avoid him fast enough; friend, absolutely impossible.
"Yakushi Kabuto, what are you doing now?"
"Helping out with some things at the orphanage."
Yakushi Kabuto replied respectfully.
He dared not be disrespectful to the person before him.
Only those who had witnessed his power knew how despair-inducing that terrifying strength was.
It could be said that they were no longer on the same dimension.
At the same time, he was also glad that Lord Orochimaru had made the correct choice.
At least in his opinion, no one in the entire Ninja World was a match for Uzumaki Naruto right now.
Following such a person offered a future.
At least Naruto had managed to make the entire Konoha Village fair.
In a short time, he had witnessed how Konoha Village had revitalized.
Not to mention distant examples, just look at recent ones.
Uchiha Izumi had entered the core of Konoha Village.
That was the position closest to the Hokage; she could take over many matters.
Some lower positions also had the shadow of the Uchiha Clan.
And the Hyuga Clan had also begun to shine.
Hyuga Hiashi no longer had a perpetually stern face like an arrogant old man; sometimes he even chatted and laughed with Uchiha Fugaku.
The most important point was that the orphanage had sufficient funds, and those orphans had a better life.
He had seen all these things with his own eyes.
At the same time, he also knew that this Fourth Hokage before him was definitely a man of great vision.
Under his leadership, he saw the entire decaying Konoha Village bursting with vitality.
"I remember your medical Ninjutsu talent is good; you can help out at the Ninja Hospital when you have time."
"Yes, Hokage-sama."
Yakushi Kabuto's eyes lit up.
Naruto, seeing this, said with a half-smile: "Human experimentation is not forbidden, but it needs to be done according to rules."
Yakushi Kabuto shivered at the words.
Kakashi looked at Yakushi Kabuto in surprise, not expecting this seemingly mild-mannered fellow to be so dark inside.
Indeed, he was following Orochimaru; this point was truly similar.
"You have to follow the rules, understand?"
"Understood!"
"Understood!"
"Understood!"
Yakushi Kabuto nodded like a pecking chicken, his heart ecstatic.
This Hokage was generous; he no longer had to sneak around, which was great.
"Hmm, I will establish a research institute in Konoha Village. At that time, those of you who like research can go there together to conduct research."
"Funding will come from public accounts, but if there are good things, I also have priority use."
"Understood!"
Yakushi Kabuto became even more excited at the words.
Konoha Village no longer had to worry about funding issues.
And with Konoha Village backed by the Land of Fire, many things were very easy to get going.
Plus, the quality of Konoha Village's Ninja was very good, and so on.
It could be said that there was no other place more suitable for research than Konoha Village.
Now that he could operate openly, he wished Lord Orochimaru were by his side at this very moment.
"Go."
"Alright."
Yakushi Kabuto left excitedly, with Kakashi silently watching the scene from behind.
He scratched his head, quietly pulled out his Icha Icha Paradise, but his mind was constantly pondering the events of these past few days.
After a long while, he finally sighed deeply.
No matter what, one thing was a fact.
That was, under Naruto's leadership, Konoha Village was indeed constantly changing.
This change was a good thing; for many people in Konoha Village, it was much more comfortable than before.
They were now working hard, eager to improve.
As Might Guy said: "Fourth Hokage, I really want to improve."
Now this guy was like he had taken a stimulant, constantly hovering in front of Kisame Hoshigakievery day.
All for the sake of getting Kisame Hoshigaki to join Konoha Village.
"I should also work hard."
"Kabuto!"
Meeting Yakushi Kabuto's gaze, Kakashi narrowed his eyes and said with a chuckle: "Come on, let's go to the Ninja Hospital. I need a new eye."
"Okay."
The two walked together.
Behind them, Naruto smiled and retracted his gaze.
A different Kakashi, a Kakashi without the Sharingan, what would his future be like?
He was a little excited.
"Next is to find Tsunade, but I don't need to do this myself."
"Nine-Tailed."
Naruto sighed: "It seems I can really rest and recuperate for a while."
"You can, relax a bit." The Nine-Tailed grinned at the words: "It's a good time to open a barbecue restaurant."
Naruto: "..."
"From now on, I'll be the owner of a barbecue restaurant."
The Nine-Tailed chuckled eerily: "Do you think customers will come in to eat?"
Ah, this...
Naruto was shocked by the Nine-Tailed's idea.
You really do think of things on the fly.
"I think maybe, but business probably won't be too good for a while."
Naruto said as he got up and walked outside.
"Where are you going?"
"To find someone."
...
At the same time, as Naruto began to prepare for his rest and recuperation, the other Ninja villages also received astonishing intelligence.
"Ferocious giant beast."
"Orochimaru."
"Sasori of the Red Sand."
"Nagato!"
A series of information was collected by them, and then they recalled the Five Kage Summit held when the Sandaime Hiruzen Sarutobi was still alive.
Shocked!
They suddenly had a terrifying feeling.
While they still hadn't figured things out, a behemoth was rising.
"Take him down!"
Almost immediately upon receiving the news, the leaders of several Ninja villages had this thought pop into their minds...