Chapter 880 The Visitor at Midnight
Hyuga Kuroto’s house.
After closing the document in his hand, Kuroto massaged his forehead in frustration. It had only been a few days since he assumed the position of Godaime Hokage, yet he was already experiencing a tinge of melancholy. Despite delegating the daily administrative duties to the advisory elders, there were certain government documents that only he, as the Godaime Hokage, could sign. This required him to spend a considerable amount of time signing various official papers every day.
Beyond the realm of work, his personal life had also been significantly affected. In the past, he could roam the streets freely, indulging in any activities he desired, without drawing much attention. However, now, whenever he stepped foot outside, people along the way would bow and greet him respectfully, which greatly annoyed him.
Previously, if he wanted to slip out of the village unnoticed, he could easily leave behind a shadow clone. But as the Hokage, his every word, action, and decision garnered intense scrutiny. There were numerous responsibilities he had to attend to, making it risky to rely solely on a shadow clone. After all, a clone might not be equipped to handle certain matters, and if its true nature was exposed, it would cause chaos.
"Sigh… What should I do?" Kuroto muttered, turning his gaze towards the window. Even though darkness had fallen, his Hokage Platoon faithfully guarded his residence from the shadows, further adding to his discomfort. "Sometimes, having overly diligent subordinates can also be troublesome."
In truth, the four members of his platoon were still the best option. When Kuroto had shared his choice of the Hokage Platoon with Elder Hiruzen and Elder Koharu, they had expressed concerns about the perilous state of the world and suggested selecting a more capable platoon. However, Kuroto had remained steadfast in his decision, disregarding their advice. It wasn't that he couldn't have chosen others; it was simply too much of a hassle. Ideally, Kuroto would have preferred to have Shinichi, Shisui, Itachi, and Naomi, but unfortunately, that option had been rejected. Consequently, he settled for Kurenai, Hayate, Yugao, and Anko.
Nonetheless, the Hokage Platoon was merely a formality and carried out missions of limited significance. They did not offer substantial protection for the Hokage. Kuroto pondered on historical events that had proven the uselessness of the Hokage Platoon time and time again.
Where was the Hokage Platoon when the Shodaime Hokage fought against Uchiha Madara?
What use did they serve when the Nidaime Hokage sacrificed his life to stop the Kinkaku and Ginkaku brothers?