"A few years ago?" Kakashi was a little bit unconvinced about this time. Uchiha Itachi was very powerful, but if it was a few years ago, it was really hard to imagine. Estimating the time, it was probably not much different from the time of his defection. How old was Itachi at that time? Not much older than Sasuke. The possibility of defeating Orochimaru was really too small. If it was said to be true, it was too hard to believe.

"Well, I don't know the exact time, but it shouldn't be too long..."

"It seems that your information is not very reliable."

Kakashi, who was unwilling to believe it from the bottom of his heart, did not comment on this surprising news. Kakashi had fought with Uchiha Itachi before and knew the approximate level of his skills. Kakashi, who had not experienced the damage of Tsukuyomi, still believed that Orochimaru was stronger. At least, facing Uchiha Itachi, Kakashi dared to fight with all his strength, but fighting with Orochimaru felt like he was sending himself to death.

"Maybe. However, although not many people know about this matter, the news is still circulating."

At least, Mizuki knew that Tsunade and Jiraiya must be aware of it. Before the last bait mission, Tsunade provided some information about possible enemies, including Orochimaru. Although the probability was very small, it did give Mizuki some basic information. And after completing the mission, Mizuki also received a lot of information about Uchiha Itachi and Orochimaru. Although they were all about natural energy and Sage Mode, as well as some relatively profound theoretical things, the information revealed in them was also considerable. From the records, Mizuki could roughly guess that Orochimaru did try Sage Mode, but failed in the most basic first step. He couldn't even balance chakra and natural energy. His mental weakness made it impossible to balance the yin and yang in his body, not to mention Sage Chakra. In this situation, it was natural for Orochimaru, who was already suspicious of natural energy, to give up the so-called snake sage technique. As a result, he later developed the curse seal, which was much weaker but controllable.

"Well, although your source of information is extremely strange, I am sorry to trouble you regarding Sasuke's matter today."

"You're welcome, but you need to think carefully about how to teach Sasuke properly."

Kakashi's teaching is certainly not bad, but even the Chidori, which is his best skill, has been handed over to Sasuke, and there is even a tendency for the disciple to surpass the master. If he doesn't bring out some practical knowledge, how can he satisfy Sasuke's appetite? This is really a big problem. The most suitable person to teach Uchiha Sasuke, perhaps besides the third generation Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, who is known as the doctor of ninjutsu, is Orochimaru.

"Yes, but I will not give up on eliminating Sasuke's desire for revenge." Although a little naive, Mizuki thinks that this is very commendable for Kakashi Hatake, and he spares no effort for his students.

"How sure are you?"

"I don't know. I'm unsure. However, I have confidence in Naruto and Sakura. The bond between companions is very precious. I believe in them!"

"I haven't forgotten my biggest support. You, as a teacher, have finally grasped the key point." Shuimu nodded with a smile, "I have always seen you frowning about teaching your students. Now you finally have some confidence as a team leader."

Past experiences, as well as the deaths of Nohara Rin and Uchiha Obito, made Kakashi understand the power of the bond between companions. After all, this is an imperfect world, so it highlights the preciousness of love and light. Maybe Uzumaki Naruto's persistence is stupid. He has been hurt again and again, but he still does not change his original intention. The brilliance radiating from his body really makes others who are up and down in the world pale in comparison. There is no personal charm that people are willing to believe in. The phrase "mouth persuasion" cannot describe the difficulty.

"It turns out that in your heart, I have always been unqualified." Kakashi said with a wry smile.

"I didn't say that." Shuimu waved his hand. "You just think so."

The job of a team leader is not easy. It is good for students to have talent, but talent often means personality or even quirks. Just like Kurenai Yuhi didn't see Hinata Hyuga's soft personality, Asuma Sarutobi also underestimated the true talent of Choji Akimichi. In comparison, it was Hatake Kakashi who did the best, of course, maybe because of the help of Jiraiya and Mizuki.

Leading a team of jonin to teach students, strength is one aspect, but more importantly, it is the cultivation of character. In this regard, Kakashi did not do well enough. Especially Sasuke, whose determination for revenge was greatly underestimated.

"Forget it. I still know how well it's done."

The two of them walked and talked, and gradually returned to the bustling and lively streets.

"Also, I met that woman you were involved in a scandal with..."

As if influenced by Mizuki's teasing just now, Kakashi suddenly thought of something interesting and started talking about something else.

"Why do you say that? Do you believe in rumors spread by others?"

"Who knows?" Kakashi shrugged. "I really admire your boldness and recklessness. You actually succeeded in the abduction. I didn't expect that with your sanctimonious face, you actually have such powerful means of bewitching people. It seems that I have to think carefully to see if I was deceived by you in any way."

"You're not good at telling jokes, Kakashi." Mizuki smiled casually, "Have you seen it? What do you think?"

"Reminds me of Naruto's mother..."

"The difference is quite big. Now, only the hair color is a bit similar."

Maybe their personalities will be more similar in three years, but right now, they are just similar in appearance.

"Yeah." Kakashi nodded.

"Come to think of it, I forgot to ask." Shuimu seemed to remember something inadvertently, "Logically speaking, it is normal for Uzumaki Naruto, who inherited the Uzumaki clan's strong body, to have powerful chakra in his body, but why didn't he show the unique red hair of the Uzumaki clan?"

"Hmm? Why are you interested in this?" Kakashi asked in confusion, "Isn't it normal to inherit my teacher's blond hair?"

"Yeah?"

Mizuki responded casually. It seems that Hatake Kakashi is not very clear about this issue. In the world of chakra manifestation, the inheritance of physical characteristics reveals many differences from Mizuki's understanding, such as the bright red hair that represents the huge amount of chakra of the Uzumaki clan. The system of the rare chakra that Hatake Kakashi's family has always inherited, and the fire attribute chakra characteristics of the Uchiha family. They are all very obvious. It's not to say that there are no exceptions, but like Uzumaki Naruto, the obvious Uzumaki family system, but abandoned the red hair that symbolizes a huge amount of chakra, which made Mizuki very strange.

"It seems that I need to have a good talk with Jiraiya. The Fourth Hokage can also use Sage Mode. If this is related, then there is actually someone who planned so early for this so-called child of destiny..."

Thinking of the only prophetic ability in this world, Shuimu sneered in his heart. This ridiculous thing, maybe the cause and effect relationship has been reversed by human manipulation.

"Predict first, then guide the prophecy to come true? It's really a good method..."