Naruto: What Kind of Starter Pack is 13 Years Late?

Black Zetsu gave White Zetsu an unexpected look. He actually asked a good question for once.

"According to intelligence, the Fourth Raikage will go to Konoha. Although I don't know what he's thinking, his relationship with Konoha is not good."

"Do you think he'll make a move?"

"Not sure, but he definitely has his own ideas, and once Konoha is in chaos, given his relationship with Takemi…"

"Maybe this can be exploited."

The relationship between Kumogakure and Konoha had never been good. Not to mention the Third Great Ninja War, the Hyuga Clan incident back then almost led to a war between Konoha and Kumogakure.

Takemi even sliced off the Fourth Raikage's arm in Sugi Village. Although this matter didn't spread throughout the Ninja World, they were well aware of it.

"Besides Kumogakure, what about the other places?" Obito stroked his chin and continued to inquire.

"Kirigakure seems to be alright with Konoha, Sunagakure is their ally, and Iwagakure's attitude is uncertain, which is really troublesome."

The problem with Kirigakure, isn't it because of you?

Upon hearing this, Black Zetsu almost rolled his eyes.

Kirigakure was originally under their control, but Obito was too impatient. Even if he wanted revenge, he should have chosen a sustainable path.

Now, the revenge was taken, but the subsequent troubles also came.

"Kirigakure is uncertain, but Sunagakure doesn't need much consideration."

Although Black Zetsu was quite annoyed, he still explained.

"Because of the alliance with Konoha, the Daimyo cut their funding. Perhaps chaos in Konoha isn't a bad thing for them. It could make them pressure the Daimyo for money."

"As for Iwagakure, there are actually many problems. After all, Deidara's issue made them hostile to us, but if something really happens to Konoha, maybe…"

"Tch, it's just another entanglement of interests."

Upon hearing this, Obito snorted coldly.

But this also gave them a good opportunity, and there was no reason not to seize it well.

"Let's leave it at that. As long as we can achieve our goal, that's fine."

At this point, Obito suddenly paused, then spoke in a low voice, "Can you confirm that Ōtsutsuki Takeshiki will appear?"

"I cannot confirm, but what we can do is make all preparations."

Black Zetsu shook his head, speaking earnestly.

"Besides, we've done so much already, we should at least see the results, right?"

— — —

"Hey, Kakashi-sensei, why are you looking for me so early?"

"Hokage-sama requested a meeting. You are also a Jonin."

"But I haven't left the team."

"Who told you to be a Jonin?"

The outside commotions had not yet affected Konoha.

On the streets of Konoha, Takemi looked at Kakashi beside him with a sleepy expression. He was still a bit listless.

His appearance made Kakashi a little curious.

"What's wrong? I don't recall you having any missions recently. Why are you so sleepy?"

"Don't even get me started. Two idiots started arguing outside my window early in the morning. It was so annoying."

Takemi rubbed his temples, as if recalling something unbearable.

"Those two Uzumaki are really annoying!"

"Naruto and Karin, huh?"

Kakashi stroked his chin, a bit puzzled.

"Aren't they getting along well? Why did it turn sour with you?"

"Heh heh."

Takemi rolled his eyes, too lazy to explain to Kakashi.

He couldn't possibly say that when it came to his own issues, those two would easily start arguing, right?

Time passed quickly, and Karin slowly settled down in Konoha.

After all, Takemi brought her back, so besides the Anbu, he also needed to be responsible for her supervision.

As an outsider, whether she was from the Uzumaki Clan or not, some procedures had to be followed carefully.

Fortunately, it was Takemi who acted, otherwise things wouldn't have been so simple.

Therefore, she was arranged near Takemi's house. After a period of monitoring and investigation, once the specific situation was clear, the monitoring stopped.

Now, she could be considered a member of Konoha to the outside world.

"What's with that expression?"

Kakashi didn't know what Takemi was thinking. He spoke while reading his perverted book.

"But she didn't lie. Her sensory and healing abilities are truly excellent. I heard she's quite well-behaved normally."

"Indeed, she didn't lie."

Takemi yawned and nodded casually.

Karin really didn't lie about these things. Her talent was inherently good.

As for being well-behaved…

She was indeed very well-behaved in front of Takemi. After all, Karin was the type of person who, if you treated her well and she remembered it, would repay you one hundred percent.

Konoha's environment was incomparable to the Kusagakure and her coming to Konoha was due to Takemi. Naturally, she regarded Takemi as her benefactor.

Thankfully, she didn't treat him the same way she treated Sasuke. Perhaps Takemi's actions in that battle in Kusagakure had scared her quite a bit.

But even this was enough to cause headaches, for example, when Naruto came to water flowers, or when he argued with Takemi, Karin would automatically become their spokesperson.

At first, Takemi found it interesting to watch them argue, but after a long time, it also gave him a headache.

"But she's also gotten familiar with Naruto, Sasuke, and those other kids. Speaking of which, can't she be considered a graduated Ninja?"

"I don't know, but I heard Tsunade-sama seems to want her to study under her."

Kakashi stroked his chin, recalling for a moment before speaking.

"Such good talent, it can't be wasted."

"I see."

Takemi was a bit surprised, but thinking about it, Karin following Tsunade did seem pretty good.

"Looks like she's lucky."

"Alright, let's not talk about that, let's talk about this meeting first."

Kakashi stretched, speaking with some helplessness.

"If nothing unexpected happens, we'll probably have to take on students. It's such a hassle."

"Can't we just decline it like last year?"

Takemi raised an eyebrow, then asked with a mischievous smile.

"Since we declined last year, why not just decline again this year?"

"No, last year we already guaranteed that we would take on students this year."

Kakashi rolled his eyes and spoke gloomily.

"And the situation is different this year, so there's no escaping it this time, especially since we're a team of two Jonin."

What Kakashi said was true, especially since the situation this year was different.

A bunch of Ninjas with rich background were graduating, and it was impossible for them to be overlooked by their current small team.

The Ninja World wasn't just about fighting, it was also about human relationships.

Kakashi didn't know who it would be, as he hadn't paid attention to the school's assessment this time.

But he knew very well that he would definitely have to take on students this time.

"I see. I understand."

Takemi nodded. In fact, he was also a little happy, because the 'familiar feeling' was finally coming.

Naruto's first exclusive mission could be completed painlessly, and later he could legitimately go trouble Gato.

Besides that, he was also looking forward to the Chunin Exams, after all—

"That's also where my dream began!"

Takemi was in a joyful mood, and seeing Kakashi's absent-minded expression, he suddenly smiled mischievously.

"Actually, there's no need to be so troubled, Kakashi-sensei."

"Hmm?"

"It's not good to force yourself. How about you eliminate them?"

"…"

"After all, you almost sent me back then!"

"…"

"If you're unwilling to be ruthless, how about I do it?"