In Naruto: Reborn with a Chat Group-Chapter 111 - : Danzo Makes His Move Again

Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura all stared at Kakashi, completely dumbfounded.

Hadn't he just told them there was supposed to be another fight in the afternoon? Weren't they supposed to grab the bells? How had they suddenly passed the test without doing either?

A series of questions formed in their mind.

Naruto blinked in confusion and scratched his head before turning to Kakashi. "Sensei? Are you really telling the truth? All three of us really passed?"

Kakashi nodded his head and explained, "You heard me right. The three of you passed the test"

"The truth is, this test wasn't about getting the bells. It was about teamwork. The real test was whether Sasuke and Sakura would share their food with you earlier. If Sasuke and Sakura had chosen not to share the food, you guys would have failed."

He paused, then added in a serious tone, "A ninja who doesn't follow the rules is considered trash, but a ninja who doesn't care about their comrades is even worse than trash."

Kakashi smiled. "With that, Team 7 is officially formed."

Naruto's eyes widened before he suddenly jumped up with his fists raised in excitement.

"YES! WE DID IT!"

Sasuke smirked, clenching his fist in satisfaction, while Sakura let out a relieved sigh, shoulders relaxing.

And just like that, Team 7 was born.

[Senju Hashirama: A ninja who doesn't follow the rules is trash, but a ninja who abandons their comrades is worse? That's a solid philosophy! I like it!]

[Senju Tobirama: I never expected Kakashi to say something so deep. Did he get that from one of those... books he's always reading?]

[Uchiha Izuna: I am pretty sure those book don't include lessons on friendship ]

[Namikaze Minato: Seeing everyone so happy really warms my heart!]

[Hatake Sakumo: Well, at least he finally said something sensible! Otherwise, I might just hand over all my strength and revive myself just to give him a good scolding]

[Hyuga Hizashi: Hahaha, imagine if Kakashi actually got scolded by you in front of the villagers.]

[People would be like, 'Hey, isn't that the White Fang of the leaf? The legendary ninja who came back from death just to lecture his son?]

[Hatake Sakumo: ...I regret speaking.]

[Uchiha Madara: I, Madara Uchiha, declare you the nagging dad of the leaf!]

[Senju Hashirama: HAHAHAHA! That's a fine nickname, Sakumo]

[Senju Tobirama: Hahaha, I really pity Sakumo. The first time he saw his son after a long time, he was reading a smut book]

[Uchiha Izuna: Guys, stop making fun of him. Don't you know how he died?]

[Hatake Sakumo: ...]

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Back in the outside world, Makoto watched from the sidelines and felt a mix of nostalgia and amusement.

To celebrate Team 7's formation, Kakashi decided to treat them to dinner. He even invited Makoto along. After all, it seemed like Makoto might be tagging along with them from time to time, so Kakashi figured one extra meal wouldn't hurt.

Naruto was over the moon at the mention of food.

"YOU'RE THE BEST, KAKASHI-SENSEI!!!"

Before heading to the restaurant, Kakashi had everyone take a group photo to commemorate the moment. Makoto ended up being the one to take the picture.

Then, they all headed to a barbecue place.

As a Jonin, Kakashi wasn't exactly hurting for cash, so he went all out, ordering a massive feast for everyone. After the meal, Kakashi told Team 7 to meet him early the next morning for their first mission.

Makoto, on the other hand, wasn't sure what Hiruzen had in store for him, so he figured he'd check in tomorrow and see if he'd be joining them.

With that, everyone went their separate ways for the night. Makoto strolled through the village aimlessly, enjoying the peaceful evening.

But while he was relaxing, trouble was brewing elsewhere.

Deep within Konoha's underground, at the headquarters of Root.

"They're USELESS!" Danzo slammed his hand on his desk, glaring at the three ninjas kneeling before him.

"A team of a Jonin and two Chunin, and they still failed to bring back a single kid?! Pathetic!"

The trio flinched but remained silent. There was no excuse they could offer that would satisfy him.

Danzo was baffled as the team hadn't returned yet. 'Did Sarutobi intervene? Or perhaps... Kakashi?'

But no matter how much he speculated, he never once considered the possibility that Makoto himself was responsible.

Danzo narrowed his eyes, then looked toward another trio of Root operatives—one Jonin and two Chunin, the same composition as the last team.

"You three. Go and bring Makoto back. "

"And don't you dare fail like those trashes! If you return empty-handed....don't bother coming back at all."

"Understood, Lord Danzo!" they answered in unison before disappearing into the shadows.

Danzo sat back in his chair, fingers steepled, deep in thought.

'Hiruzen... you've grown old. You're not fit to be a hokage anymore. Just look at your students. One became a traitor. One is an emotional wreck. And the last one is a lazy fool who writes trashy books all day.'

"Truly pathetic." His lips curled into a smirk.

"Makoto's potential will be wasted under you. I will bring him into Root. I will mold him into something greater."

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