Reborn into Naruto World with Tenseigan

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.'@@novelbin@@

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.

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.

Aside from being engrossed in the creation of the Rinnegan, one of the primary reasons why Kuroto allowed the situation in the village to escalate to this extent was to delay his intervention and let those who sought chaos take the bait. They needed an opening to strike, and Kuroto was deliberately providing them with an opportunity while he pursued his own objective.

The dissatisfaction of the Uchiha Clan presented the perfect chance for these individuals, and Kuroto believed they would not remain idle this time.

As Kuroto contemplated these matters, Kakashi suddenly produced another set of papers and handed them to him, saying, "This is a comprehensive list of all the ANBU operatives, including detailed descriptions of their abilities. Take a look and select a suitable shinobi for your Hokage Guard Platoon."

"Hokage Guards?" muttered Kuroto with a furrowed brow, shaking his head in disagreement. "No, that's unnecessary. I don't want guards around me."

The presence of the ANBU operatives already posed a headache for Kuroto within the Hokage Office. He did not desire another team constantly trailing him for the sake of his "security." ⱤÅƝȱꞖЁṣ

Kuroto shrugged, "Kuroto, you should be well aware of the current situation. If the Uchihas… if someone intends to act, I will be their primary target. As the Hokage, my safety is not merely a personal matter; it holds great importance for the village. Therefore, I cannot be stubborn in this regard, and I must promptly establish a Hokage Guard Platoon."

The formation of a Hokage Guard Platoon was a customary practice in the ninja world. Every Kage in a shinobi village had their personal team of guards. Furthermore, the situation in Konoha was undeniably complex. After contemplating for a while, Kuroto finally nodded, "Alright, fine!"

With Kuroto's agreement, Kakashi was satisfied and departed from the Hokage Office.

Once Kakashi had left, Kuroto began perusing the pages, contemplating whom to select for the task. Suddenly, his eyes lit up with an idea!

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Knock! Knock!

"Come in," Kuroto called out, as four familiar faces appeared in his office and stood before him.

These four individuals were none other than Kurenai, Yugao, Hayate, and Anko. Observing their presence, Kuroto spoke, "I have gathered the four of you here to discuss something. I am considering transferring all of you to the New Hokage Guard Platoon. Do any of you have objections?"

Anko blinked in surprise, "Huh? Really, Kuroto-kun?"

Being a member of the Hokage Guard Platoon meant a promotion. Not only was it an immense honor to be the Hokage's guard, but it also presented an opportunity to access new information and experiences that were not available even to ANBU members.

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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