Looking at the figure of Kakashi wrapped up in bandages from head to toe, Kuroto shook his head, and asked, “Was it worth it? And did I not warn you to be careful and not underestimate him? Yet you...”
Kakashi sighed, “I know... but I really couldn’t think of anything else at that time.”
He understands that he really underestimated Uchiha Patriarch.
Precisely why he risked his life in order to defeat Uchiha Fugaku. He had no other option... Kakashi believed that only by defeating Fugaku in front of the entire Konoha would they be able to restrain the ambitions of the Uchiha Clan.
He tried his hardest, and put everything into that fight... but he failed.
And now it is more difficult to stop the Uchiha Clan.
Looking at Kakashi’s guilty expression, Kuroto sighed, “Anyway, what’s done is done, there is no changing it now... so don’t think about it too much, focus on recovering.”
After a while of silence, Kakashi spoke, “Kuroto, you are the only person left... You must do something!”
Kuroto chuckled, “Huh me? The deal was to defeat Shisui... Uchiha Fugaku is another thing. Of course, I don’t mind working on Uchiha Patriarch, however, the price will increase...”
Kakashi assumed that Kuroto was just teasing him, and shook his head as he spoke in a serious tone of voice, “Kuroto, this is no time for that... you have to cough-cough... do...”
“Fine... fine... I will do what I can. You don’t need to think too much. I believe Sandaime-sama will have some solution.” Spoke Kuroto with a smile.
In fact, Kuroto had already foreseen this situation. And he has also thought of a few solutions to solve this situation... but of course, he won’t be discussing these things with Kakashi.
Kakashi nodded, “Hmm.” And sighed, “But still... this is really troubling... more so for you... it would be very difficult to win against him even for you.”
“Did I not have a way against Shisui, I believe that I will be able to figure out something against the Uchiha Patriarch too.” Spoke Kuroto with a reassuring smile.
In fact, if it’s Kuroto, even without Tenseigan, he has several methods of defeating Fugaku. He has Senjutsu, then he also has Toyotama (Ryuumyaku). Besides, Kuroto doesn’t believe Fugaku would have as deep an understanding of Mangekyou Sharingan as him, there are a lot of ways he can use to win... Especially now that he is aware of both the powers of Fugaku’s Mangekyou Sharingan.
Although most people would find it difficult to deal with Amaterasu, not him since he knows how to deal with those flames, so overall, he is not that worried about the fight... if he has to win, then he can easily win... the only problem is... he will have to expose his strengths.
‘Forget it... Sandaime-sama has still not said anything, so I won’t be doing anything for now... let’s wait for his call.’ thought Kuroto.
Currently, his primary focus is the ‘Type II Biological Armor’ for Karin and the Lightning Chakra Clone. And he is going to immediately start working on both projects.
But of course... there are still a few things waiting for him to attend.
Just as Kuroto exited the Konoha Hospital, suddenly, an Anbu appeared in front of him.
Whoosh!
“Hyuga Kuroto-sama... Hokage-sama has summoned you... please come to his office.”
Kuroto nodded, “I understand, please lead the way.”
Sandaime-sama’s summon is something he expected, although he is a bit surprised that it came too early, ‘It seems Hokage-sama is really worried...”
...
Hokage Office
“Hokage-sama... you summoned me?” asked Kuroto as he entered the Hokage Office.
“Yes... please have a seat.” Spoke Hiruzen as he pointed at the sofa in front.
After Kuroto took sat down, Sandaime did not beat around the bush, and directly spoke, “Kuroto... the Elder Council has reached the decision... you are going to be appointed as the next Hokage!”
After he had spoken Hiruzen carefully observed Kuroto’s reaction. He wanted to see what kind of reaction Kuroto will have upon learning such a piece of information.
Initially, he appeared to be taken aback, but he quickly recovered, and shook his head, “I am sorry, I refuse.”
He had thought of a lot of reactions that Kuroto might show, however, Kuroto’s reaction was completely different to what he expected.
For a moment, Hiruzen couldn’t believe what he heard, and asked, ”What... what did you say?”