Reborn into Naruto World with Tenseigan-Chapter 880 The Visitor at Midnight

Hyuga Kuroto’s house.

After closing the document in his hand, Kuroto massaged his forehead in frustration. It had only been a few days since he assumed the position of Godaime Hokage, yet he was already experiencing a tinge of melancholy. Despite delegating the daily administrative duties to the advisory elders, there were certain government documents that only he, as the Godaime Hokage, could sign. This required him to spend a considerable amount of time signing various official papers every day.

Beyond the realm of work, his personal life had also been significantly affected. In the past, he could roam the streets freely, indulging in any activities he desired, without drawing much attention. However, now, whenever he stepped foot outside, people along the way would bow and greet him respectfully, which greatly annoyed him.

Previously, if he wanted to slip out of the village unnoticed, he could easily leave behind a shadow clone. But as the Hokage, his every word, action, and decision garnered intense scrutiny. There were numerous responsibilities he had to attend to, making it risky to rely solely on a shadow clone. After all, a clone might not be equipped to handle certain matters, and if its true nature was exposed, it would cause chaos.

"Sigh… What should I do?" Kuroto muttered, turning his gaze towards the window. Even though darkness had fallen, his Hokage Platoon faithfully guarded his residence from the shadows, further adding to his discomfort. "Sometimes, having overly diligent subordinates can also be troublesome."

In truth, the four members of his platoon were still the best option. When Kuroto had shared his choice of the Hokage Platoon with Elder Hiruzen and Elder Koharu, they had expressed concerns about the perilous state of the world and suggested selecting a more capable platoon. However, Kuroto had remained steadfast in his decision, disregarding their advice. It wasn't that he couldn't have chosen others; it was simply too much of a hassle. Ideally, Kuroto would have preferred to have Shinichi, Shisui, Itachi, and Naomi, but unfortunately, that option had been rejected. Consequently, he settled for Kurenai, Hayate, Yugao, and Anko.

Nonetheless, the Hokage Platoon was merely a formality and carried out missions of limited significance. They did not offer substantial protection for the Hokage. Kuroto pondered on historical events that had proven the uselessness of the Hokage Platoon time and time again.

Where was the Hokage Platoon when the Shodaime Hokage fought against Uchiha Madara?

What use did they serve when the Nidaime Hokage sacrificed his life to stop the Kinkaku and Ginkaku brothers?

Where were they when the Yondaime Hokage sealed the Kyuubi inside his son, Naruto?

Even during the Sandaime Hokage's battle with Orochimaru, the Hokage Platoon remained ineffective and played the role of commentators rather than protectors.

History had repeatedly demonstrated that the Hokage Platoon could not genuinely protect the Hokage. It was evident that the Hokage, being the strongest shinobi in the village, would encounter threats that the platoon couldn't handle. They would merely perish in vain. Thus, instead of selecting stronger shinobi, it was better to choose individuals who were reliable and easily controlled. In this regard, Kurenai, Hayate, Yugao, and Anko were the ideal choices since they possessed trustworthiness and were easily manageable.

"Regardless, I must find a solution to this predicament," Kuroto muttered, contemplating the challenges brought about by his Hokage status.

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At the same time, an unidentified figure clandestinely breached Konoha's outer wall. "Who goes there?" a vigilant Konoha shinobi questioned, observing the figure cloaked in darkness. However, before the shinobi could react or raise the alarm, he was overcome by a sudden bout of dizziness and swiftly lost consciousness.

Having dealt with the Konoha shinobi, the cloaked figure surveyed the illuminated village below and remarked to himself, "The security seems quite stringent. Well, it hardly matters." With a sly grin, he vanished in an instant.

Due to the heightened tensions surrounding the Godaime Hokage Election, security measures around the village had been doubled, resulting in an increased number of patrolling shinobi. Nevertheless, the cloaked figure remained unaffected by the heightened security, slipping through undetected and arriving at the village center within a few minutes.

Taking cover within the canopy of a tree, the cloaked figure cast his gaze upon Kuroto's house across the street and chuckled softly. "Heh, it's been a while since I last came here. Things have certainly changed," he mused. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared once more, reappearing at the gate of Kuroto's residence.

No longer concealing his presence, he boldly entered the courtyard of Kuroto's house.

Whiiish! Whiiish!

Predictably, he was intercepted, with the four members of the Hokage Platoon surrounding him from all sides, their weapons poised menacingly. One of them demanded, "Identify yourself!"

The cloaked figure raised both hands in a gesture of non-aggression and replied, "I mean no harm."

Kurenai spoke firmly, "Lower your hood!"

The cloaked figure complied, revealing his face.

"Yakushi Kabuto?" The former ANBU members recognized him as the former teacher at Konoha Ninja Academy who had mysteriously vanished several months ago. They were taken aback by his sudden appearance in Konoha and questioned him skeptically, "What are you doing here?" ṘÀΝô𝐛ÈṤ

Facing the Platoon's doubts, Kabuto responded calmly, "I merely seek an audience with Godaime Hokage-sama."

Anko scoffed at the prospect of allowing a traitor to meet the Hokage and refused, “Haa… since when can a traitor like you meet Hok–!”

But before she could finish her words, Kuroto’s voice that came from inside the mansion cut her off, "Allow him in."

The four members of the Hokage platoon exchanged glances and reluctantly stepped back.

Kurenai spoke, “Alright… go…”

Although this unconventional method of meeting the Hokage was highly irregular, especially considering Kabuto's status as a rogue shinobi, Kuroto's personal directive left them with no alternative but to grant him entry.

Without hesitation, Kabuto entered Kuroto's house from the main gate.

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“Imagine a traitor of the village entering the house of the Hokage from the main gate. Isn’t that something new?” spoke Kabuto as he stepped into the house.

"So, you have mastered Senjutsu… no wonder you were able to navigate here without any trouble," Kuroto remarked with a knowing expression.

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Kabuto was taken aback by Kuroto's words and asked cautiously, "You can tell that I have mastered Senjutsu?"

Kuroto responded, not denying Kabuto's statement, "Hmm, yes, I do have some knowledge about Senjutsu, so I noticed." He then shifted the conversation, probing further, and asked, "So, what brings you back to Konoha? Sneaking into the village late at night and coming directly here… I am curious to know what prompted you to take such a significant risk."

A faint smile played on Kabuto's lips as he replied, "It is not me who wishes to speak to you, Hokage-sama… Someone else desires an audience with you." With that, he closed his eyes, and upon reopening them, his pupils, expression, and aura underwent a profound transformation. It was as if a different being had taken control of Kabuto's body. Kuroto instantly recognized the distinct aura and blinked in surprise. "Orochimaru-sama?!"

As Kuroto identified the individual, raspy laughter resonated, "Kuroto-kun, who would have thought that while I was preoccupied with something else, you would end up becoming the Hokage."

"Well, circumstances led me here," Kuroto replied, a tinge of concern furrowing his brow. "However, I did not anticipate seeing you in this state. Have you taken over Kabuto's body?" He shook his head slightly, correcting himself, "No, it seems the two of you are coexisting within the same body."

Orochimaru chuckled, "As sharp as ever, Kuroto-kun."

A teasing smile graced Kuroto's lips. "The fact that you are willing to coexist with someone suggests that you have made a grave mistake, isn’t that right, Orochimaru-sama?"

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