Fleeing from Konoha-Chapter 618 - 91: New Year’s Money and the New World Kakashi Enters (Part 4)

This can't be helped, because just watching every move around them for several months without any anomalies, repeating the same thing for over a hundred days, even Anbu Ninjas would find it rather tedious.

Many times Kakashi also had to force himself to get into the right mindset to work seriously.

However, they all know that protecting the Jinchuriki is a task equivalent to protecting the Hokage at the highest level; for the village, the Jinchuriki is of great significance. So there were no complaints, just a sense of monotony.

To pass the boring time, some Anbu Ninjas would buy some card games to kill time while working.

There are also those Anbu Ninjas who complete their work meticulously without feeling bored as long as it's a task.

And when Kakashi felt bored, he would read books and hone his Lightning Attribute Chakra, enhancing its piercing power and striving to elevate Lightning Style: Chidori and White Fang Swordsmanship to a higher level.

"Hey, Kakashi, we're missing one for cards over here. Care to join us?"

A tall Anbu Ninja walked over to ask.

Due to Kakashi's distinctive hair and the White Fang Short Knife, even using code names, others could easily tell that it was Hatake Kakashi, who inherited the White Fang Swordsmanship from Konoha.

A youth genius capable of developing A-Class Lightning Style Jutsu before the age of twelve.

Starting off as a squad captain upon joining Anbu, it wouldn't be difficult to become a sub-captain a few years later.

Perhaps he would become Konoha's youngest Anbu Squad Captain.

"No thanks, I'm reading a book."

Kakashi lay on the rooftop of the villa, his eyes fixed on the book in his hand, but his peripheral vision constantly observed the surroundings.

Multitasking was not difficult for Kakashi.

Many Ninjas in Anbu are also capable of doing this.

Otherwise, these Anbu Ninjas would have been reprimanded severely long ago while playing cards to pass the time.

After all, joining Anbu means being part of the village's elite, possessing special talents that ordinary people lack.

"Alright then, I'll go find someone else."

Seeing Kakashi refuse, the person didn't insist and instead invited another Anbu.

Minutes later, a shadow fell over Kakashi as he closed the book, looking up to see a face that wasn't particularly serious, with a somewhat carefree demeanor.

"Jiraiya-sama, why have you come?"

The visitor was indeed one of the Konoha Sannin, Jiraiya.

The other Anbu glanced in this direction, not making any moves.

There aren't many Konoha Ninjas who can approach here freely; Jiraiya, one of the Sannin, happens to be one of them.

He's a disciple of the Third Hokage and mentor to the Fourth Hokage, an absolutely loyal Konoha Ninja who wouldn't betray the village's interests.

"Before leaving, I came to check on Minato's unborn child."

Jiraiya replied.

"Leaving?"

Kakashi was puzzled.

"Yes, going out to handle some affairs."

Although Jiraiya mentioned it lightly, Kakashi felt that the affairs Jiraiya was going to handle wouldn't be simple.

Among the Sannin, Jiraiya is the Ninja most skilled in intelligence gathering.

Despite his seemingly carefree demeanor, his thoughts are more meticulous than many women's, able to notice things that others might miss.

Kakashi nodded, not asking further questions.

"I noticed you seem a bit bored here, so I brought you a gift. Feel free to accept it. Though it's somewhat immature and not ready for publishing, it's a work of great effort."

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Kakashi tilted his head, not fully understanding Jiraiya's words.

Jiraiya mysteriously pulled out a stitched book from his coat, its cover adorned with cartoonish doodles of boys and girls and pink hearts.

The book's name was "Icha Icha Paradise."

Icha Icha Paradise? A romance novel? Kakashi pondered.

"Kakashi, this is the real book men should read. After finishing, remember to write a five-thousand-word review. Well, I'll take my leave then."

Jiraiya placed the book solemnly in Kakashi's hands before disappearing from the rooftop.

"I'm not interested in romance novels..."

Kakashi mumbled.

Despite what he said, using it to pass the time seemed like a decent choice. As for the five-thousand-word review, that was too much.

So, Kakashi turned to the first page of the book.

At that moment, Kakashi felt as though he was opening the door to a new world.