Chapter 308: The Misrecognized Kakashi.
Satoru, who was strolling around Konohagakure, also received the Fourth Hokage's urgent notice. He didn't refuse the dispatch mission because it involved Kakashi. Although his relationship with Kakashi hadn't improved, Kakashi was still one of the two people he cared about the most. Moreover, he wasn't sure if the members of the Akatsuki organization involved this time were the same as in the original story.
With Kakashi's current strength, handling two members of the Akatsuki wouldn't be a problem, but that was only if they were among the weaker ones in the organization. To avoid any unexpected incidents, Satoru rightfully accepted the mission.
Since it was an urgent mission, there was no time for everyone to prepare. By the time Satoru arrived at the village gate, Kakashi and the others had already been waiting there for a while.
"It really wouldn't be Kakashi-sensei's brother, huh? His behavior is just like Kakashi-sensei's."
Sakura muttered to herself, as being late was something typically only Kakashi would do.
"Hurry up, Satoru-sensei. If we don't set off now, Gaara will be in even greater danger," Naruto urged upon seeing Hatake Satoru.
"Then let's set off," Satoru said after glancing at Kakashi.
Although Kakashi was the captain of this squad, with Hatake Satoru's arrival, he became the leader.
At Hatake Satoru's command, the five of them immediately ran towards Sunagakure Village, especially Naruto, who dashed ahead, clearly impatient.
Not long after they had set off in haste, Satoru and his group encountered Temari, a Sunagakure ninja, returning to the village alone.
"Temari," Sakura called out, then directly descended from a tree to land in front of Temari.
"Hmm?" Temari showed a surprised expression upon seeing Naruto and the others.
"Do you have some urgent mission that you're in such a hurry for?" Temari asked, puzzled, and for some reason, a sense of foreboding suddenly rose in her heart.
"Gaara has been captured by members of the Akatsuki organization,"
Sakura summarized the information they had in one sentence.
"It's a two and a half day journey from here to Sunagakure Village. Let's hurry," Kakashi reminded.
However, at that moment, Temari also noticed Hatake Satoru.
"I didn't expect Konohagakure to send out such a figure. It seems Gaara is really in danger. Hang in there, Gaara, I'm coming back to save you,"
Temari said after glancing at Hatake Satoru and then turned to sprint towards Sunagakure Village.
After about two days, Satoru and his group had reached the territory of the Land of Wind, but there was still some distance to Sunagakure Village. Unfortunately, they encountered a sandstorm at this time, a level of storm that could be very dangerous even for a Jonin to get lost in.
Therefore, they could only temporarily find a cave to take shelter.
"Damn it, we were almost at Sunagakure Village, and this had to happen now."
Naruto wanted to rush out, but Kakashi held him back.
"Naruto, haven't I told you not to be hasty?" Kakashi said to Naruto.
Throughout the journey, Hatake Satoru was like an invisible man, never voicing his opinion or using his abilities to help the group reach Sunagakure Village more smoothly.
Fortunately, the sandstorm didn't last too long. On the second day, Naruto and his companions successfully arrived at Sunagakure Village.
When the people of Sunagakure Village saw the arrival of the Konohagakure group, their eyes lit up as if they had seen their saviors.
"We've been waiting for you, please come inside," said a Sunagakure Ninja, foregoing any pleasantries, as the situation had reached a critical moment that didn't allow for half-heartedness.
Temari, who had learned on the way that Kankuro was seriously injured, became even more anxious and quickened her pace, rushing towards Kankuro's emergency room.
"Kankuro, Kankuro," Temari shouted anxiously as she ran.
In the emergency room, Granny Chiyo turned around and her eyes widened instantly upon seeing Kakashi.
"You bastard, you must be Satoru," Chiyo yelled, charging at Kakashi.
Kakashi was somewhat stunned, not reacting in time to Chiyo's swinging fists.
In the end, it was Sasuke who reacted first, stepping in front of Kakashi to block Granny Chiyo's punches.
Chiyo's actions not only shocked the people from Konohagakure but also left the Sunagakure Ninja themselves stunned.
"What are you doing attacking Kakashi, you wrinkled old hag?" Naruto shouted at Chiyo, appearing beside Sasuke.
"This guy is no simpleton," Sasuke thought to himself, his heart heavy, as he had barely managed to defend against that series of Taijutsu.
After all, Sasuke's Taijutsu was definitely not weak.
"You killed my family member, the damned Konohagakure White Fang," Chiyo said angrily.
"I will settle my child's grudge today."
"Ah, no, I..."
Kakashi hurriedly began to explain, as the other party mistook him for his father.
But it seemed that she was not going to give him a chance to explain.
"Enough talk, surrender quietly."
Just as Chiyo was about to strike again, an elderly man, Chiyo's brother Ebizo, stepped in front of her.
"Sister, take a good look, although he looks very similar, this kid is not the White Fang," Ebizo said to Chiyo.
Kakashi stood behind Naruto with an embarrassed expression.
Hatake Satoru watched the scene with a smile, his resemblance to Hatake Sakumo not as striking as Kakashi's.
"Moreover, sister, that monster has also arrived," Ebizo said, pointing to Hatake Satoru.
At the sight of Satoru, Chiyo's expression immediately became grave, as if facing a formidable enemy.
Although they had been in seclusion for many years, they had heard of the legend of Hatake Satoru.
As everyone was unsure how to handle the situation, Kankuro suddenly let out a painful roar.
"Let me treat him," Sakura said, tying up her hair and walking in front of Kankuro.
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"Um, Kakashi-sensei, who is the 'White Fang' that old lady mentioned just now?"
Naruto, who was sitting idly by, asked out of boredom.
"That would be my father."
Hearing this response, Naruto didn't show much reaction, but Chiyo and Ebizo looked incredulous.
"You're that guy's son?"
Chiyo pointed at Kakashi, her face full of surprise.
"No wonder you look so similar."
Ebizo commented thoughtfully.
(End of chapter)
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