[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-naruto-i-traveled-with-a-max-level-account":3,"chapter-naruto-i-traveled-with-a-max-level-account-naruto-i-traveled-with-a-max-level-account-chapter-1441":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Naruto: I Traveled with a Max Level Account",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1364063,1803,"Chapter 1441 - 1067 - 693 - 319 - 344: Hatake Sakumo Applies for Early Retirement","naruto-i-traveled-with-a-max-level-account-chapter-1441",1441,"\u003Cp>In his bid for power, Danzo would stop at nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old folks like him should be thrown into prison, so they don't spend their days making trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade was furious, but there wasn't much she could do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was already overwhelmed with work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she wanted to help Hatake Sakumo, it was already too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the moment the rumors spread, Sakumo was destined to become a scapegoat, at least for the time being, with many watching his every move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, these were only Tsunade's suspicions. Without evidence, stepping forward wouldn't make any difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she barged into Danzo's house and confronted him, if he chose to deny it, there would be nothing she could do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless the Third Hokage had the resolve to punish him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Tsunade had predicted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Anbu found Danzo and conveyed the Third Hokage's message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo was furious:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I had nothing to do with this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as there was no definitive evidence and the Third Hokage didn't take strong action, Danzo could rest easy. At most, he would be suspected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any investigation would end inconclusively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he still had people in the Anbu who could sway the narrative. No matter how deep they dug, Danzo would remain innocent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At worst, he could throw a scapegoat to take the blame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was only if the Third Hokage thoroughly investigated. If he didn't, no one else could get to the bottom of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No evidence would ever point to Danzo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Public opinion continued to fester, with more and more people gathering at Sakumo's door to shout and protest, but Sakumo paid them no attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, after the Hokage office issued some announcements, the villagers' attention was diverted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The villagers moved on, but Sakumo found no comfort in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had held onto a small hope that the Third Hokage would step forward to clear up the misunderstanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the end, even that small hope was dashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kakashi, what do you think about your father staying home and always being here for you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi was glad that the villagers had moved on and that the rumors hadn't escalated further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was confused by his father's question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staying home with me all the time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was that even possible?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, father, you'll be busier than anyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disbelief in his son's eyes brought a wry smile to Sakumo's face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't imagined that when he seriously discussed the idea with his son, the response would be far from ideal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe I've really been too busy in the past?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakumo began to reflect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matter of reinforcements couldn't be delayed any longer, or Orochimaru would continue to be overwhelmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was true—ending a war quickly was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Kirigakure was weakened, they were still one of the Five Great Shinobi Villages; Konoha couldn't simply crush them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Knock, knock, knock!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knocking at the door interrupted the Third Hokage's thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frowning slightly, clearly displeased at being interrupted, the Third Hokage quickly adjusted his demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Hokage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hatake Sakumo entered the office and bowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sakumo?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Hokage smiled faintly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How have you been feeling during your rest at home?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quite well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakumo forced a smile and placed the application he had prepared on the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Hokage didn't remember assigning Sakumo any tasks that required gathering information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the Hokage's puzzled look, Sakumo said seriously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Hokage, I've been thinking a lot lately and realized that I've been too busy, with little time to spend with my family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi is no longer a child; he's growing up, and I want to be there for him more as he matures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a promise I made to his mother. I hope you'll approve my request, please.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakumo bowed to express his gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What does this mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Hokage was still trying to process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you mean you want to take a leave of absence?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But aren't you already on leave, Sakumo?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's mandatory leave, and you have plenty of time to be with Kakashi now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What are you trying to say today?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the Third Hokage realized something and hurriedly opened the application on his desk, immediately feeling dizzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hatake Sakumo was applying for retirement?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of joke was this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Hokage had intended to assign him a new mission in a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now Sakumo was coming to him, asking to retire!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! I can't agree to this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no questioning Sakumo's abilities; if a shinobi of his caliber were to retire, it would be a massive loss for Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't let this happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sakumo, if this is about Orochimaru, I sincerely apologize. You must understand Orochimaru's ambitions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakumo nodded and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Hokage, I know Orochimaru wants to become a Hokage candidate, but my retirement has nothing to do with that. That's in the past, and I don't wish to revisit it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, my departure could actually benefit Orochimaru.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Hokage opened his mouth, but none of the arguments he had in mind came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was on the verge of swearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had known things would come to this, he would never have allowed Orochimaru and Danzo to target Sakumo, nor would he have stood by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, Sakumo's spirit was broken, he was tired of it all, and he wanted to retire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine, let Orochimaru and Danzo play their games—I won't be a part of it anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, besides that, there was also the recent public outcry...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was all your doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Hokage was so furious that steam practically rose from his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kakashi's growth requires my presence, and I want to be a good father. Therefore, I sincerely hope the Lord Hokage will approve my request. Thank you very much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thanking the Hokage once more, Sakumo left without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't want to argue about right and wrong with the Third Hokage anymore—he was tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps retiring to stay at home and spend time with Kakashi was the best choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For most shinobi, retirement meant sealing certain memories and living like an ordinary person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Sakumo knew he wouldn't be afforded such a luxury; his memories wouldn't be sealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he wouldn't be allowed to leave Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would simply have to remain in Konoha and live out his days quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was if his retirement request was approved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Third Hokage chose to withhold approval, the result would be similar to what had happened to Takuya a few years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he walked out of the Hokage office, Sakumo felt a weight lift from his shoulders. Looking up at the blazing sun, he thought he might as well visit the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could buy some ingredients and make a nice meal for Kakashi, practicing his cooking skills so Kakashi wouldn't keep complaining about his bad cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was good at killing, but cooking well was a different matter altogether.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But cooking could be learned, and Sakumo believed that as long as he put in the effort, even if he couldn't become a great chef, his food wouldn't be that bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't expect to create gourmet dishes—just ones that wouldn't disappoint Kakashi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sakumo had left, but the Third Hokage was growing more and more frustrated. It was happening again!\u003C\u002Fp>",1230,"2026-06-05T21:23:10.936Z",1,"novelbin.me","768e050d6616ee164427993033c3ac586f99a0f790329486ae54719eb164f1af","naruto-i-traveled-with-a-max-level-account-chapter-1166","naruto-i-traveled-with-a-max-level-account-chapter-1165",2215,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fnaruto-i-traveled-with-a-max-level-account-cover.jpg"]