Leaving the Hokage Office, there was already a bright moon in the sky.
The moon is very round and it seems that it is full moon today.
Kakashi looked at the round moon, and his thoughts drifted away for a while.
It seemed that he has recalled something as Kakashi disappeared from that place after a moment.
When he appeared again, he is already standing in front of the Memorial Stone.
Kakashi touched the familiar names on the monument, and felt a bit lonely.
"Minato-sensei, I am sorry, there are a lot of things recently, so I haven't visited you for a long time. Today is January 25th, which is also your birthday. I didn't think about what gifts to prepare for you, so I came empty-handed. ""
"But I brought you some good news. Naruto is sixteen years old now. He has mastered the Chakra Attribute Change of Rasengan that you have never mastered. Now, he is already a strong Shinobi. After you left him with the Kyūbi, he is already able to use it proficiently. Of course, he still has a way to go before he become a perfect Jinchūriki."
Kakashi said in front of the monument. He remembered that today is also Minato's birthday. He knew about it because he was forced to go to Minato's house by Obito and Rin to celebrate his birthday back then.
Although he was somewhat reluctant on the surface at that time, he sincerely wished for Minato's wellbeing.
It's a pity that time has passed, and he can't go back to that time anymore.
Kakashi remained silent for a long, long time in front of the Memorial Stone before slowly leaving.
At this time, Konoha has gradually become silent.
After a busy day, people have begun to prepare to rest.
At the end of the street, Kakashi saw the shop that was always open until late again.
Ichiraku Ramen.
Kakashi felt inexplicable warmth in his heart and walked over slowly.
"Welcome!"
Teuchi's voice is always full of vitality, and he always welcomes every guest here with the highest enthusiasm.
"Kakashi? It's already so late now, haven't you go to rest yet?" Teuchi asked.
"Teuchi-san is also the same." Kakashi said with a smile.
Teuchi smiled after hearing the words and said: "That said, what do you want to eat? My treats today."
"Really? That's great."
When Kakashi was about to order, Ayame came out from the kitchen.
"Kakashi-nii?" Ayame said in surprise.
"Ah, hello Ayame."
"Is Kakashi-nii here to eat ramen?" Ayame asked with excitement.
"Huh? Yeah, what's the matter?"
"Great! Kakashi-nii, I just came back from far away village and learned the most popular pickled ramen. You must try it!"
Ayame said, with enthusiasm burning in her eyes.
Kakashi was confused, but still agreed: "Okay, then I will try it."
"That's great!"
Ayame became more excited when she heard this, and began to get busy.
Teuchi who was on the side watched Ayame with somewhat relieved expression.
"Teuchi-san, seeing that Ayame is working so hard, it seems that your ramen restaurant now has a successor." Kakashi said with a smile.
"Yeah, I remembered that Ayame was just a little big child, but now she already can make delicious ramen. Time really flies." Teuchi said.
Kakashi nodded after hearing this.
After a while, Ayame finished preparing the ramen and placed it in front of Kakashi, looking forward to Kakashi's evaluation.
Kakashi didn't let Ayame wait too long. After tasting the ramen, he gave a positive evaluation, which made the Ayame very happy.
For her, happiness is sometimes that simple.
Kakashi was eating very slowly this time, and when he finished eating, it is already time for Ichiraku Ramen to close.
Kakashi said goodbye to Teuchi and Ayame, and walked slowly back to his home.
That empty, extremely cold house.
Seeing Kakashi's leaving, his back was a little lonely, and Teuchi's eyes that have never been opened slowly opened a small gap.
"Kakashi, how much more you can bear? How much can you do for that established fate?"
Teuchi's voice was so soft that not even Ayame who was standing next to him can hear it.
Teuchi looked at the moon in the sky and sighed. He then cleaned up the restaurant and prepared to rest.
...
Root Base!
"Sai, have you understood this mission?" Danzo coldly said.
"Yes, I understand!"
"Then go."
Sai left and Danzo's eye is still full of cold glint.
Sai was walking on the Konoha's street, and his heart full of confusion.
He didn't understand the significance of the mission given to him by Danzo this time.
But as a member of the Root, he has only the obligation to perform the mission, and does not have the right to inquire about the value of the mission.
So, no matter what Danzo orders Sai to do, Sai will do it without the slightest hesitation.
In his room, Sai took out a picture book.
This dilapidated picture book seemed like a very important treasure to Sai as he held it firmly in his hands.
At this time, there will be subtle real expressions on his face.
Entering the Root, he is destined to be a puppet.
Early the next morning, Tenzō came to Kakashi's house.
About the mission, Tenzō has already obtained the detailed information from Tsunade, so now he is here to report to Kakashi.
"Kakashi-senpai!"
Tenzō knocked on the door, and after a while, the door opened.
The person who opened the door has a lazy look, apparently just waking up.
"Oh Tenzō, you came here so early."
"Kakashi-senpai, it is rare for me to leave Anbu to perform missions, so I am a little excited." Tenzō said embarrassedly.
Hearing this, Kakashi smiled and said: "This is really not like you."
Tenzō scratched his head and said, "By the way, Kakashi-senpai, my codename for the mission this time is Yamato. Don't call it wrong afterwards."
"Yamato?" Kakashi muttered softly and seemed to recall some old memories.
"Kakashi-senpai?" Dahe called in puzzledly.
"Huh? Yamato, right? I remember it. Ok, wait a minute, I will be ready soon."
"Yes, Kakashi-senpai."
At the Konoha Gate, Shino, Hinata, Kiba, and Sai were already there waiting.
Not long after, Kakashi and Yamato came over together.
Kakashi looked at his team and said, "We're just in time. Let's set off. As for the details of the mission, we will talk about it on the way."
Everyone nodded when they heard this, and set off together.
On the other side, Kabuto took a boy with him to the lake to find Sanbi.
"Kabuto-san, where are we going?" asked the boy.
The boy has magenta eyes and long pale-green hair. He looked a little feminine, but he is actually a boy.
"Yūkimaru, I will take you to a fun place." Kabuto said with a smile.
"Really? Thank you very much, Kabuto-san."
Yūkimaru said as a joyful smile appeared on his face.