Kusunoki, whose greeting had been interrupted once again by the loud shouting as soon as they arrived, pushed up his sunglasses. What was wrong with people these days?
No! Wait, what did those two just shout just now?
Naruto, Sasuke!" Hatake Kakashi was also somewhat surprised to see the newcomers and raised his hand to greet them, "What are you two doing here?
It's because Uncle Obito is so useless that he hasn't brought you back yet," Naruto said casually, causing Obito to widen his eyes not far away. "In the end, it was Madara-san who had Sasuke and me bring you back!
"Uchiha Madara?" Hatake Kakashi asked with a hint of doubt; he had hardly ever met Uchiha Madara.
"It's probably because the First Generation Uncle keeps nagging you about it all day," Uzumaki Naruto said as if it were the most natural thing in the world, completely unaware of the difference in how he addressed the two of them.
But what did that have to do with Uchiha Madara? Kakashi was very confused. On second thought, it wasn't incomprehensible; after all, the First Generation and Uchiha Madara seemed to have reconciled after the final war, so it was possible that his troubles were being resolved because of a good friend's nagging.
So he asked naturally, "The First Generation and Uchiha Madara are on good terms now?"
“Uh.” Uzumaki Naruto's expression suddenly turned strange as he scratched his hair. “It's more than just good; their relationship is a bit too close.”
"Huh?" Hatake Kakashi raised an eyebrow, feeling as though he couldn't quite understand what Naruto was saying. What did he mean by their relationship being "too close"?
Uzumaki Naruto hesitated, the conflict on his face indescribable, before finally saying, "I'm afraid saying it will scare you, Sensei. You'll understand once you meet the First Generation yourself."
"I am a professional ninja; how could I be frightened?" Hatake Kakashi said dismissively. It was just a matter of a dead person from Reanimation turning into a living person; even if someone changed from a man to a woman, he wouldn't be surprised.
That's not certain." Uchiha Sasuke, who had been silent until now, spoke up rarely, "You'd better prepare yourself mentally.
Hmm, even Sasuke said that. Hatake Kakashi glanced at the two of them and smiled, "Then I'll have to take a good look."
"Sensei promised to come back with us today!" Uzumaki Naruto's eyes lit up, a brilliant smile on his face.
I'm afraid not today." Kakashi pondered for a moment. "I've been working as a bartender lately, it just so happens that I'm on duty these next few evenings.
This was what Kusunoki had discussed with him yesterday; his team would be heading out on missions during the evenings over the next few days.
"Ah, Sensei, you're not going to be Obito-san's photographer anymore!" Uzumaki Naruto exclaimed in surprise.
Swallowing hard, Kakashi's eye twitched as he realized that the man knew about that statement; he estimated that his tracks over these past few days had all been exposed.
Although he hadn't agreed to move, since Naruto and Sasuke had both come to make the request, he naturally had to pay them a visit, Kakashi made an appointment with them to meet the following day at noon.
Your name is Kakashi?" Kusunoki and the others, who had been listening silently by the side, spoke up suddenly after they finished walking away, "Surname Hatake?
Ah, that's how it is." Hatake Kakashi scratched his white hair awkwardly. "I'm sorry, but because of certain matters, I feel it's better not to reveal my real name.
Kusunoki nodded, "I can understand. If my name were written in a book by an elementary school classmate, turned into a TV drama, became a massive hit, I wouldn't want to tell anyone my name either."
Having someone call out your name in public would make everyone turn around and stare, which would be so embarrassing.
Hatake Kakashi.. It's not exactly that reason, but it's not like it's completely unrelated either.
He glanced at someone who was still stubbornly staying in their chair.
Chapter 77
Kakashi had originally intended to have Sasuke and Naruto leave an address so that he could visit them himself the next day.
Unexpectedly, as soon as Naruto heard this, he immediately patted his chest and said, "There's no way I'd let Sensei come here himself; I'll drive over to pick you up tomorrow."
Kakashi naturally found it difficult to win an argument against Naruto verbally, so he had no choice but to agree. They exchanged contact information and agreed on a time to meet the next day.
When Kakashi arrived at the door at the appointed time, a long black sedan slowly pulled up in front of him, five or six people with hair of various colors crowded out from the slowly descending windows.
He paused and scanned them with a glance; the faces beneath those different colored hairs appeared to be around the same age as his two students, their eyes were filled with an indescribable fervor, they occasionally whispered among themselves.
Kakashi calmly looked back at the five or six people staring up at him in the car for a moment, then turned to look at Naruto and Sasuke with questioning eyes.
“Hehe, Kakashi-sensei, these are my classmates,” Naruto said, scratching his head. “They came to hang out with me today, we just happened to run into you.”
Was it really such a coincidence? Kakashi certainly didn't believe it, but to save his two disciples some face, he simply gave a meaningful "oh."
Naruto shifted his gaze away guiltily; it really was his fault for being too talkative.
Last night, in the small group chat for second and third-year Jujutsu High students, they were discussing some plot points from the Naruto series, while they were chatting, he accidentally let it slip that Kakashi-sensei was coming over.
This is the prototype for the protagonist! Given how popular this series is right now, everyone in the group immediately exploded into discussion.
Led by Gojo Satoru, they immediately clamored to come and see the person. He had long been dissatisfied with Uchiha Obito's appearance compared to Kakashi, was determined to see Kakashi's face at the first opportunity.
How could anyone be more handsome than me? Gojo Satoru thought confidently. Driven by his immense motivation, he got up early in the morning and rushed over, dragging two classmates and a junior along with him.
Now he looked Kakashi up and down. Although he still didn't think Kakashi was more handsome than himself, he had to admit that Uchiha Obito's pickiness was well-founded; looking like this in person, it was no wonder he had been unforgettable for so many years.
Standing outside the gates of the Uchiha Mansion, Kakashi felt a sense of nervousness he hadn't felt in a long time, but he didn't think he could blame himself for lacking mental fortitude; it was simply that the moment the gates opened, a whole group of Uchiha stared at him in unison. Even though they hadn't activated their Sharingan, the pressure was still immense.
After all, the last time he had seen so many Uchiha was over ten years ago, even then, the Uchiha Mansion couldn't be compared to these Uchiha.
The Fourth Shinobi World War's boss, the savior of the Fourth War, two shadow-level strengths, his gaze swept across Uchiha Obito, who was sitting in a corner looking like an outsider.
Obito won't get bullied in here, he thought worriedly.
Beside them, Uzumaki Naruto led his classmates inside in a rush to greet the elders, such as Uchiha Madara.
Right now, Uchiha Madara is dressed in casual home clothes, looking like an ordinary mob boss.
That must be what he meant, Kakashi thought uncertainly. He had already learned Uchiha Madara's latest profession from Naruto and Sasuke. It had to be said that, compared to his previous status of dominating the Five Great Nations, this title felt subtly much lower in status. However, in terms of the number of people ruled, Yokohama had over three million people, while the Five Great Nations' Shinobi Alliance only had about a hundred thousand.
Many fleeting thoughts flashed through his mind, helping to wash away his nervousness. As Kakashi stepped through the doorway, he immediately saw Senju Hashirama surrounded by many Uchiha.
"First Generation!" he greeted Senju Hashirama.
"Oh, it's been a long time, Kakashi!" Senju Hashirama's smile was as bright as it was during the Fourth Shinobi World War.
However, his current appearance was quite different from the Reanimation he had seen before. It wasn't that he doubted his own eyesight, but he truly felt that Senju Hashirama seemed a bit more well-rounded. Shifting his gaze slightly, he saw that the man was holding a small child in his arms.
Whose child is this? How did they end up here?
Seeing Kakashi's gaze shift toward the child, Senju Hashirama naturally grabbed the child under the armpits and held him up for display.
Isn't he cute!
Kakashi took a look; the baby, who looked to be only a few months old, was already quite good-looking, with fair skin, long eyelashes, large, dark eyes—clearly a beautiful child.
It's a beautiful child," he admired, then added curiously, "Whose child is this?
"This is my child!" Senju Hashirama grinned.
Oh, so it's the First Generation's child. No wonder. Kakashi was smiling and about to nod, but suddenly he froze, as if struck by lightning.
Who is the child's mother? Will this child inherit Senju Hashirama's constitution? Will it affect the political situation in the village after he returns? At this moment, a whirlwind of questions raced through his mind.
In the mind of the Hokage successor, Kakashi, thoughts raced in an instant, ranging from the inheritance rights of the Senju Clan and the division of its assets to the impact the First Hokage's child would have on the Shinobi World.
“Is that Hokage's wife from this world?” Kakashi could only squeeze out a dry question, because he had never heard his student mention that the First Hokage's wife, Lady Mito, had been resurrected in this world, so the new Hokage's wife would inevitably have to be someone from this world.
Senju Hashirama said proudly, "This is the child of Madara and me!"
Chapter 78
A bolt from the blue!
Kakashi finally realized that something even worse than the First Hokage having a child was that the other parent was Uchiha Madara!
At this moment, his brain began to spin wildly: it was already known that the First Generation, Senju Hashirama, was male and already had descendants.
Meanwhile, Uchiha Madara exposed his chest during the Fourth Shinobi World War, displaying Senju Hashirama on his chest; everyone in the Shinobi World had witnessed his male identity.
From this, it can be concluded that these two are indeed two males, there is no possibility that either of them is a woman disguised as a man.
How can two males give birth?
They must have adopted him!
It's perfectly normal for close brothers to adopt a child together!
Kakashi exhaled silently, relieved that the child wasn't the First Generation's biological offspring, especially since the child was separated by an entire world and had no connection to the Shinobi World.
Hatake Kakashi's micro-expressions were easily read by Uchiha Obito, who added gloomily from behind him, "This child was personally born to your beloved First Generation."
The composure Kakashi had struggled so hard to maintain crumbled once again.
He finally understood why Naruto and Sasuke had looked so hesitant and as if they were struggling to find the words back then.
The First Generation turning from a dead person into a living person was not without precedent in the Shinobi World, but the First Generation having a child was already a major issue, even more serious was that the child's other parent was Uchiha Madara.
After all, one can only be considered a private matter of Konoha, while the other could involve the entire Shinobi World!
The technology of this world has already surpassed Orochimaru's; it can actually allow two men to have children!
What should I do! How is he going to tell Tsunade about this when he goes back!
Lord Tsunade, your grandfather gave birth to another uncle for you in another world?
The First Generation personally gave birth to him, your new grandmother, Lady Tsunade, is Uchiha Madara.
Yes, the same Uchiha Madara who crushed the Shinobi Alliance during the Fourth Shinobi World War.
You'll get beaten to death by Lady Tsunade, won't you?!
Why did you suddenly decide you wanted to have a child?" Kakashi managed a strained smile, "And with Uchiha Madara.. sir.
"Hmm, that is a very long story." Senju Hashirama looked as if he were about to settle in for a long chat, but the baby in his arms gave an uncooperative yawn, clearly looking sleepy.
Senju Hashirama casually handed the child to the Uchiha Madara beside him. After taking the child, the other man rocked and patted him, even skillfully humming a lullaby.
Kakashi's gaze was involuntarily drawn to the way Uchiha Madara skillfully soothed the child to sleep.
Captain, please sit first.
Uchiha Itachi thoughtfully stood up, led Kakashi to his seat, even served him a cup of tea.
Kakashi sat down in a daze, looked up, found himself surrounded by the Uchiha clan once again.
The one at the forefront was Uchiha Itachi; after becoming Hokage, he had seen Uchiha Itachi's files and naturally knew that he had not had an easy time back then.
“Kakashi-senpai, I am Itachi-kun's cousin, Shisui Uchiha,” a familiar-looking curly-haired young man standing next to Itachi Uchiha greeted him. “I've always heard from Itachi-kun that you take great care of him, I am truly grateful!”
Shunshin Shisui, Kakashi quickly pulled up the other's information in his mind. The two of them had only met a few times, since Uchiha Shisui had joined Root while he remained in the Anbu, they had seen even less of each other. It was said that the man was one of the few in the Uchiha Clan who supported the Hokage.
Kakashi shook his head, "Itachi-kun is exceptionally capable on his own; I couldn't really help much."
His gaze shifted toward the only Uchiha present whom he had never seen in the Shinobi World, but was a familiar figure on television—Uchiha Izuna, the brother of Uchiha Madara.