Naruto: My name is Tobirama. It makes sense that I am strong in ninjutsu.

Chapter 22 The confused White Fang and Sarutobi Hiruzen finally take action
Hatake Sakumo was in a bad mood.

After the mission failed, that night when I returned to Konoha.After reporting the failure of the mission, his inner self-blame made him take all the blame on the third generation Sarutobi Hiruzen, and voluntarily applied for suspension and pending processing.Of course, Sarutobi Hiruzen agreed.

War is not a beautiful fairy tale. "Mission first" is a very consistent rule that must be adhered to. Once this iron rule cannot be followed, the impact will be irreparable.

Hatake Sakumo was extremely sure that he had made a mistake, and it was an extremely serious mistake.When he chose to save his companions and give up the mission, although he did not regret his choice, he knew the consequences of his decision. Perhaps countless ninjas and supplies would be saved after this failed mission. Killed and destroyed by enemies.

The next day, unexpectedly, he did not receive any news, but he discovered that the fact that his mission failure had caused huge losses to Konoha and the Country of Fire had spread throughout Konoha.

He discovered something was wrong. This should be news that only the top management of Konoha should know, but why did everyone know about it in just one night.As a qualified ninja, he hid in the dark and began to collect information.No one cared how the news of the failed mission spread, everyone was saying that he was wrong and was a disgrace to Konoha ninja.Among them, he saw the ninja he knew. The ninja who used to call him Lord White Fang after meeting in the past was spitting and accusing him.

Well, forget it, he gave up collecting information, and the self-blame in his heart once again clouded his mind, and he began to doubt himself.

Kakashi came back, and it was easy to see from his worried look that he also knew about it and was affected by it.

"Kakashi, don't worry, I'm fine." Hatake Sakumo still smiled and comforted Kakashi.

"Father, I think you did nothing wrong." Kakashi said stubbornly.

Hatake Sakumo was a little happy. At least his son was on his side, even though he knew he had done something wrong.After touching Kakashi's head, the father and son sat in the yard and chatted for a long time.Until Kakashi fell asleep a little tired, but still hugged him tightly.

Hatake Sakumo clearly understands that the past reputation is an obligation rather than a right he holds. He must serve as an example for all ninjas, rather than using this reputation to offset him after he has made mistakes.He still blamed himself, but looking at Kakashi in his arms, he felt Kakashi's attachment for the first time. He knew he had to do something, but he didn't know what he could do.

What he didn't know was that a storm that was considered a surefire move for him was quietly wiped out.Ryo Nishikido (a teammate who was rescued by Hatake Sakumo) did not have time to deliver a fatal blow. Although White Fang was not completely defeated, he still blamed himself, but with the approval of his son, even if it sounded childish to him Comforting, but enough to break the balance in my heart.

Hatake Sakumo, who was tortured by self-blame and distress, heard increasingly noisy voices and loud shouts outside the door.

"Huh" breathed out and glanced at Kakashi, who was still a little worried. Hatake Sakumo ordered him not to follow him and prepared to open the door to face his own trial.Even the worst outcome is acceptable as long as it can make up for it.

There were more and more voices outside the door. Hatake Sakumo took a deep breath, opened the door, glanced at the dark crowd in front of him, stepped out of the hall, kowtowed and knelt, "Anko-mimi Private Marseille."

When the crowd saw Hatake Sakumo come out and apologize with the highest courtesy, the whole scene fell silent.

After a while, a voice came from the crowd,

"Lord White Fang, get up quickly. It's just that the mission has failed. There is no need for this."

"Yes, Lord White Fang, no one can guarantee 100% that the task can be completed. We forgive you."

"Lord White Fang, get up quickly, you can't do this, we will need you to protect the village and us in the future."

"Lord White Fang, please get up first. We are not here to question you."

"Lord White Fang, please get up first..."

More and more people spoke out, and a few ninjas even jumped out from the crowd and forcibly helped Hatake Sakumo up.

Hatake Sakumo was moved and bowed again, and the crowd became quiet again.

"Thank you for your comfort, but I made an unforgivable mistake and must take responsibility." The crowd was in commotion for a while, and several people tentatively spoke out,

"Lord White Fang, actually we are here because we want to ask you a few questions? Do you think so?"

Hatake Sakumo looked at the crowd in front of him, considered it for a moment and then answered seriously, "As long as it does not involve mission confidentiality, I will answer truthfully."

When the bystanders saw that Hatake Sakumo had agreed, they all started talking,

"White Fang-sama, do you think that because your mission failed and it has been spread that someone doesn't want you to become the Fourth Hokage?"

"Sir White Fang, you and Nidaime-sama both chose to protect your companions and gave up the mission. What did you think at that time? Can you tell us."

"Lord White Fang, let me ask you first, did you ever regret your choice to save your teammates and give up the mission?"

……

The pictures that were different from what he expected and the various strange questions made Hatake Sakumo stay where he was.Then, I was drowned in the quiz game.

When the Hokage's office received information that crowds were gathering at Hatake's ancestral home, Danzo Shimura rushed here immediately.

Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo looked through the crystal ball on the table at Hatake Sakumo who was struggling to answer various questions, but did not speak for a long time.

After a while, Hiruzen Sarutobi stretched out his hand to erase the picture on the crystal ball, looked at Danzo, whose face turned black, and spoke softly,
"Let's end it like this. I'll send someone over soon to announce the punishment for Hatake Sakumo."

"He must step down from all duties and pay compensation for this mission. Also, we cannot publicly restore his reputation." Danzo Shimura thought for a while and spoke.

"Yes, considering this is my first offense, Hatake Sakumo will be relieved of his position as the secret service commander and go to guard the border for three years. Necessary expenses will be removed within three years, and all mission rewards will be used to make up for this loss. And such mistakes cannot be made again. If it happens again, Violation will not be treated lightly. How about that?" Sarutobi Hiruzen thought for a long time before speaking.

"No, one more thing must be added. You will not be allowed to hold important positions within ten years." Shimura Danzo hit the point directly.

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Danzo deeply and said, "Yes, but you can do it yourself."

"Humph, everything I did was for Konoha." Danzo retorted.

Ignoring Danzo anymore, Hiruzen Sarutobi called out the ANBU and quickly issued the order.

Not long after, the head of the Konoha Mission Department came to the Hatake residence, which was still bustling with people, and publicly announced the punishment for Hatake Sakumo, ordering him to leave within a week, and then dismissed the crowd.

The head of the mission department patted Hatake Sakumo on the shoulder and left.

Hatake Sakumo, who was dizzy after being harassed, waited until his punishment was severe, but his heart finally dropped.Looking at Kakashi who had been peeking at him from behind the door, he smiled with relief, walked over and picked up the struggling Kakashi and walked towards the back room.

That night, Hatake Sakumo got drunk.

(End of this chapter)