Reborn into Naruto World with Tenseigan

Chapter 878 The New Hokage Guard Platoon

After closing the Amatsukami Analysis Report, Kakashi turned to Kuroto and spoke, “We have instructed Deidara to make contact with the Amatsukami. If there is any communication with them, you will be notified."

"Got it," nodded Kuroto.

Kakashi continued, "One more thing to keep in mind, now that you are Hokage, the members of Amatsukami may directly approach you to discuss certain matters. Therefore, you must be prepared in case you suddenly encounter them."

Hearing Kakashi’s words, Kuroto was momentarily intrigued and thought to himself, ‘Yes, now that I consider it, being the leader of Amatsukami and Hokage at the same time is unexpectedly advantageous. I can bypass involving too many people in my decisions and interactions, omitting trivial details.'

While Kuroto pondered the advantages of his dual identities, Kakashi proceeded, "There is one more matter we hope you can figure out."

"Figure what out?" asked Kuroto, not comprehending Kakashi's implication.

"The main family of your clan appears to be engaged in undisclosed transactions with unknown external forces. Moreover, Amatsukami is also involved in this...!" explained Kakashi, with an air of concern left unsaid. He knew Kuroto would grasp his meaning.

Kuroto nodded, "I will do my best to address this."

Having personally fought against Ōtsutsuki Toneri's puppet to rescue Hizashi, Kuroto was well acquainted with the intricacies of the situation. However, this matter involved the Ōtsutsuki Clan and the secrets of the Tenseigan. Personally, Kuroto did not want Konoha to become entangled in this affair either.

Hence, Kuroto decided to assist the main family in concealing the matter.

As for the threat posed by Toneri to the Shinobi World, Kuroto would have to deal with him as well. However, to confront Toneri, he needed to lure him out, and for that, suitable bait was required.

Surveying the entire Shinobi World, there were few entities or individuals suitable to act as bait.

The giant Tenseigan of the Hyuga Clan was one such bait, but the predicament lay in its current control by Aoki. If Kuroto wished to use the Giant Tenseigan as a lure for Toneri, he first had to acquire that treasure.

And in order to obtain the Hyuga Clan's Giant Tenseigan, Kuroto had to first entice Aoki out, or else all efforts would be futile.

‘The stage is being prepared, I hope the actors won't delay in assuming their roles,' Kuroto ruminated to himself.

Before Kuroto could respond to Anko's question, Kurenai whispered softly, "Anko, mind your manners. He is the Hokage now."

Anko nodded in response and bowed to Kuroto, saying, "Please forgive me, Hokage-sama!"

Unlike Kakashi, who had already ascended to the highest position and was about to become the chief advisor, Anko was still an ordinary Special Jōnin. Therefore, with Kurenai's reminder, she swiftly realized that the Kuroto standing before her was no longer the student or fellow squad member from their childhood. He was now the Godaime Hokage, the leader of Konoha.

Kuroto smiled and waved his hand, reassuring them, "It's all right." He added after a brief pause, "I value your opinions, so please feel free to express yourselves. If any of you genuinely wish to become part of the platoon, let me know. And if any of you are not interested, please also inform me."

Anko was the first to nod, saying, "Heh, if it means being your guard, count me in. No problem."

Kurenai, Yugao, and Hayate also nodded, following Anko's lead. "We have no objections either," they concurred.

Kuroto nodded in satisfaction and stated, "From this moment onward, the four of you are members of the Hokage Guard Platoon. You will be directly responsible for my safety and must obey all my orders. I assume that all four of you understand this?"

"Yes," the four of them replied in unison.

Kuroto smiled with a content expression, saying, "Very good." After contemplating for a moment, he turned to Kurenai, "Kurenai, you shall be the captain of the Hokage Guard Platoon."

Among the four, Kurenai possessed the greatest strength and experience, making her the most suitable candidate for the role of captain in the Hokage Guard Platoon.

Kurenai nodded, responding, "As you command."

With that, the new Hokage Guard Platoon, consisting of Yuhi Kurenai, Mitarashi Anko, Gekko Hayate, and Uzuki Yugao, was officially established, with Kurenai assuming the position of captain.

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