In the Hokage building.
Hatake Sakumo presented a report on the handling of the Iwagakure spy attack to the Sandaime.
The Sandaime, holding a pipe in his mouth, read the practice report carefully. The content was concise and concise, and the results were just like Sakumo's sword skills, crisp and clear without any sloppiness.
"Very good, Sakumo-kun." The Sandaime was very satisfied with Hatake Sakumo's handling of this incident. "You are worthy of being the best jounin in the village. You are the one who reassures me most about your work."
"Hokage-sama is ridiculous." Hatake Sakumo said with some humility, "There are many talents in the village, but I have more opportunities to shine with the light of the short blade."
"Sakumo-kun is as humble as ever." The Sandaime smiled and shook his head, "Your achievements are obvious to all, so there is no need to be too modest."
Hatake Sakumo smiled and said no more.
"What do you think of Uchiha Tokko?" The Sandaime changed the topic.
"...The strength can be described as powerful and ferocious." Hatake Sakumo was also in contact with Uchiha Tokumitsu for the first time. "He defeated the five attackers on his own, and four of them were killed by his swordsmanship, and There are three people who still use two swords with one sword, and their methods are relatively cruel. However, it can also be seen that they have certain attainments in swordsmanship and have sufficient strength. Otherwise, they would not be able to cut off the enemy with one sword. By the way, he has also awakened the three magatama powers. The Sharingan, for his age, can be said to be a genius..."
Regarding Hatake Sakumo's words, the Sandaime was not convinced.
"However, the relationship between Tokumitsu-kun and the village seems to be too deep." Hatake Sakumo continued, "I have asked my ANBU colleagues. Although this matter is indeed an ANBU mistake online, the reason why Uchiha The reason why we drew our swords against each other was because of Uchiha Tokko."
"He is the heir of Setsuna Uchiha." Sandaime took a few puffs from his pipe.
"The Uchiha radical Setsuna..." Hatake Sakumo was a little surprised, "Didn't he retire?"
"The old guy is determined to retreat." The Sandaime snorted coldly, regardless of giving the radicals a bunch of charges first, "The reason why the Uchiha clan has fallen into the current situation is mostly due to Because of their radical guys.”
In this regard, Hatake Sakumo did not speak out.
"Sakumo-kun is truly an upright gentleman." The Sandaime sighed, "How do you think the responsibility for this matter will be investigated?"
"Concerning the infiltration of spies, there are serious deficiencies in the anti-espionage work of the Anbu; and if the spies lurked and failed to be investigated in time, the police department's investigation also has an unshirkable responsibility." Hatake Sakumo replied without hesitation.
The Sandaime nodded approvingly, "As expected of Sakumo-kun, his actions are as fair as ever."
"Then let's handle this matter as you say." The Sandaime picked up a brush and wrote down the handling opinions Hatake Sakumo said on the incident report, and stamped it with the Hokage's seal.
"I'll leave you to deal with this matter." The Sandaime handed the incident report to Hatake Sakumo, "It just so happens that you can get acquainted with the staff of the police department."
"I think no one in the village wants to have anything to do with the police department~" Hatake Sakumo took the report document and said with a bit of ridicule.
The Sandaime was stunned for a moment, then laughed.
After Hatake Sakumo left for a while, Mito Kabuto and Koharu, who had moved to another dormitory, opened the door and walked in.
Seeing that they were two old friends, the Sandaime simply greeted them and continued working.
"Hiruzen, are you leaving all the attacks to Sakumo?"
"Yes." The Sandaime leaned back in his chair and took a deep drag on his pipe, "Sakumo-kun is an upright person, and everyone is willing to obey him when he handles the matter."
The smoke that filled the air while puffing on the pipe made his face look cloudy and uncertain.
Mito Kaden and Koharu looked at each other, and then Koharu said: "Although Sakumo is an upright person, his heart is delicate and gentle, and he is full of love for the village and his companions. Sometimes the village also has to protect Be kind to him and don't let him come into contact with some dark sides..."
Although Xiaochun's words were a little tactful, the meaning was unambiguous.
The Sandaime just lowered his head and smoked his pipe fiercely, without commenting on the words of his old friends.
Seeing this, Mito Menyan and Koharu, who had gone to bed, found it inconvenient to stay, so they stopped dragging their feet and left.
The Sandaime didn't say anything, just waved goodbye to the two of them.
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When Hatake Sakumo arrived at the police department, Uchiha Tokumitsu and a large group of police officers were boasting about various things in the border force. Uchiha Makoto stood with a timid expression and held Uchiha in his arms. Podlight's clothes.
When Uchiha Nakagen walked in with Hatake Sakumo, he couldn't help laughing and scolding: "Tokumitsu, please stop bragging, otherwise the police department is already short of manpower. What if you are asked to abduct some personnel?" Come on."
Uchiha Tokumitsu just laughed. After all, he was his father, so it was not easy to refute.
"This is Sakumo-kun. He came here to deal with the spy attack incident on the order of Lord Hokage. In addition to the incident, he also wants to meet you, the little guy." Uchiha Nakagen introduced with a smile, "Sakumo-kun can be said to be He is the most upright person in the village."
"Hello, Sakumo Jounin." Uchiha Tokumitsu said seriously with a solemn expression.
"You're welcome, Tokumitsu Jounin." Hatake Sakumo scratched his head, "Actually, it's nothing, but after all, you are the direct encounterer of the incident, so I want to chat with you now."
"Please speak, Sakumo Jōnin." Uchiha Tokumitsu said politely, "I know all your questions."
Hatake Sakumo nodded slightly, and then asked about the incident and how Uchiha Tokumitsu killed the attacker.
After asking and answering questions, Hatake Sakumo put away his notebook and said with a smile: "Tokumitsu Jounin, thank you for supporting my work."
"You're welcome, Sakumo Jounin." Uchiha Tokumitsu said quickly, "You are the most famous Jounin senior in the village, and we, the younger ones, should learn from you."
For Hatake Sakumo, a mysterious and tragic figure, Uchiha Tokumitsu was actually full of curiosity in his heart.
He really didn't know what kind of rumors could defeat a powerful jonin, what kind of desperate situation it was that could make a determined jounin commit suicide.
He didn't even understand that the Hokage family allowed rumors to spread. Didn't they understand the harm this would do to an upright jounin who was full of feelings for the village?
"...Tokumitsu Jounin?" Uchiha Tokumitsu was thinking wildly, and Hatake Sakumo asked with some doubts, "Are you listening to me?"
"Oh~ Haha, I'm sorry." Uchiha Tokumitsu came back to his senses and smiled awkwardly, "Sakumo Jounin, please speak."
"Hmm~ Actually, it's not a big deal." Hatake Sakumo rubbed his chin, "I just want to know when you plan to return to the border troops. How about you and I working together?"
"This is the best thing." Uchiha Tokumitsu was overjoyed. He had already heard about Hatake Sakumo's strength. Going together was a good opportunity to learn a lesson or two. "I will return to the Northwest Frontier Force in three days, but There may be a lot of people accompanying me by then, so Sakumo Jounin won’t mind.”
"This is perfect." Hatake Sakumo said with a smile on his face, "That way I don't have to eat and drink all the way, and it just allows me, a poor jounin, to enjoy good treatment in the presence of Uchiha. .”
"Sakumo Jounin is too modest..."
"Okay, okay~" Hatake Sakumo waved his hand, "Your little girlfriend already has very, very strong opinions, so I won't cause any more trouble for you two."
Hatake Sakumo's words caused everyone to chuckle.
Uchiha Makoto's face was as red as a ripe peach, but the hand holding the corner of Uchiha Tokko's clothes did not relax at all.
