There were 12 people in Class 1, Class 12, and Class 17 when they left, but when they returned to Konoha, there were only 8 people left.
"Kouta, Shuichi, I and I are going to see Hokage-sama. You guys can go and rest first."
After returning to Konoha, Hatake Sakumo also breathed a sigh of relief.
"Teacher Xiuyi, although your injury is not a serious problem, it is best to go to the hospital for systematic treatment." Bai Yu reminded before leaving.
"Don't worry, I will go." Oshima Hide nodded.
Later, the three Jonin came to the Hokage Building together.
When the three of them walked into the Hokage's office, they found that in addition to the third generation, the other three consultants Koharu, Mito Kabuto, and Shimura Danzo were all there. They obviously attached great importance to this incident.
"Third generation sir, advisor."
The three of them bowed slightly.
"Sakumo, Shuichi, and Kouta, you three teams have done a great job on this mission! The Torture Department has started to read the memory of the corpses you returned. I believe that more weaknesses of the puppet master will be found soon. This has huge implications for ending the war."
Sarutobi Hiruzen expressed his high affirmation of the results of this mission.
"yes."
For the three people who often perform difficult tasks, they have long been accustomed to it.
"This mission is upgraded to S-level, and will be settled with the rewards of two S-level missions. In addition, I can give you access to the Sealed Book, and you can choose any ninjutsu from it." Hiruzen Sarutobi continued. road.
For ninjas at the Jonin level, monetary rewards are secondary, mainly the accumulation of military exploits and the permission to read the Sealed Book. This is very precious to all Jounin in Konoha, which records the first and second generations. Many S-level ninjutsu left behind by generations.
Even if they cannot learn it themselves, it can be passed down as a family ninjutsu in the future, which will greatly help improve the family heritage.
"Sandaime-sama, I have no credit for this mission. I feel very sorry for not being able to save Keita. As for the permission to read the Sealed Book, I want to give it to the members of the team. After all, with my injuries, even if Once I recover, I’m afraid I’ll have to take a back seat.”
Show off Oshima.
"Shuichi, this matter is due to my negligence as the Hokage. What happened to Keita is not your fault. It was me who misjudged Sunagakure's determination to continue the war. If I could have sent more manpower earlier, perhaps this result would not have been achieved. ”
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked apologetic and took the responsibility on himself.
He was heartbroken by the death of Sarutobi Keita, but the disability of Oshima Shuichi, an elite jounin, was a greater loss to Konoha. The key was that he could not have been injured, but lost his arm to save talent.
"Sandaime-sama, please don't say that." Oshima Shuichi was somewhat moved.
"Xiuyi, regarding the arrangements for you and the team, I will give you a complete charter later, please don't worry."
Sarutobi Hiruzen said solemnly.
"Sandaime-sama, please use my reward as a pension to be distributed to the fallen members of the team." Sakamoto Kota decided to give up the reward.
Sarutobi Hiruzen had no objection to this. Every jounin of Konoha is the successor of the will of fire. Under the leadership of such a strong will, they will overcome all difficulties.
"Shuichi, Kouta, you go back to recover first."
"yes."
Kota Sakamoto and Shuichi Oshima left the Hokage's office.
"Sandaime-sama, I will give the reading rights of the Sealed Book to others. You know, I don't need other ninjutsu.
In addition, everyone performed very well in this mission.
Among them, Bai Yu Yagami's performance was the most outstanding. If he hadn't helped at the critical moment, I would have been seriously injured by now.
I think based on his performance this time, he should be granted access to read the Sealed Book. "
Hatake Sakumo said.
He just needs to continue practicing Hatake-ryu swordsmanship, and he doesn't need anything else.
"I understand." Sarutobi Hiruzen glanced at Sakumo helplessly.
With his military exploits and the number of high-level missions he completed, it would be enough to read all the contents of the Sealed Book directly.
It's just that he doesn't need to.
So Sarutobi Hiruzen had nothing to reward him.
"Sakumo, I think it is necessary to understand the details of this mission, especially the Uchiha." Danzo Shimura, who had been silent, suddenly said.
"Yes." Sakumo recounted the entire mission process.
Among them are the heroic battle process of Uchiha Zonghito and what he said to Keita Sarutobi before his death.
Sakumo neither concealed nor added anything.
"The Uchiha people are indeed incompatible with the village." Danzo said coldly.
"Danzo, pay attention to your attitude." Sarutobi Hiruzen said solemnly, and then looked at Hatake Sakumo, "Sakumo, you should also go back and rest. The village will not arrange any more tasks for you in the next period of time. Recuperate well."
"Yes." Hatake Sakumo bowed slightly and exited the Hokage's office.
After turning to bed, Koharu suddenly sighed: "Among this generation of ninjas, Sakumo is the best. As a candidate for the Fourth Hokage, he is very suitable."
"Indeed, the Sannin are all very good, but compared to Sakumo, they are still a little behind." Mito Kadoen on the side agreed: "He has made so many military exploits, I think he should be promoted to the squad leader of the Jonin class. It’s also appropriate.”
"I agree." Xiaochun nodded as he went to bed.
There are hundreds of jonins in Konoha. Under normal circumstances, it is impossible for all missions to be issued directly by the Hokage. Other jonins who do not have missions cannot stay in the Hokage building all day long, so most jonins will go to the jonin class. Special departments "check in".
If there is an important mission, the Jonin squad leader will directly convey orders to the Hokage.
The Jonin squad leader has no real power, but it is of great significance.
When Hiruzen Sarutobi was young, he was appointed as the squad leader of the Jonin class by the second generation, which allowed him to accumulate some connections among the Jonin in the village.
Regarding the two people's suggestions, Sarutobi Hiruzen fell silent, and then said: "With Sakumo's ability, it is a waste of his talents to have him permanently stationed in the Jonin class."
Danzo noticed Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression and added: "In terms of popularity, character, strength, and the military exploits accumulated over the years, Sakumo clearly surpasses the Sannin, but Sakumo is indeed not good at management."
"You have to learn a lot of things slowly." Mito Kadoyan said, "But what you said is right."
"Hiruzhan, among these juniors, who is your favorite candidate for the fourth generation?" Koharu couldn't help but ask when he went to bed.
"It's not yet time. I can at least stick to this position for a few more years and give the next generation more time to grow." Sarutobi Hiruzen did not give a clear answer.
"That's true. It's your words. If you continue to be Hokage for more than ten years, everyone will agree with you." Mito Monobu nodded.
Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled, "Fifty is almost enough. We should also give more opportunities to young people."
"Hiruzen, how are you going to arrange these teams?" Danzo changed the subject.
Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned slightly, it seemed that Danzo still refused to give up on Shiro Yu.
After pondering for a moment, he made a decision:
"Uchiha Munuhito is capable of being promoted to chuunin, both in terms of strength and military exploits. Let him lead the team.
As for the members of Class 12... let Orochimaru lead them for a while. "
When they went to bed, Koharu and Mito Katoen exchanged glances. It seemed that Hiruzen didn't say anything, but the person he liked the most in his heart was Orochimaru.
Letting the Uchiha and Hinata clansmen follow Orochimaru is obviously to let Orochimaru imitate their teacher, the Second Hokage.
Moreover, Bai Yu, as a genius in medical ninjutsu, was also born as a commoner. If he followed Orochimaru, his reputation would be improved in the future.
Otherwise, Bai Yu can be allowed to follow Tsunade. After all, Tsunade has the highest reputation among the three ninjas.
"It's okay for Bai Yu, but if you let Uchiha and Hinata follow Orochimaru, aren't you afraid that they will have thoughts they shouldn't have?" Danzo said with a hint.
Sarutobi Hiruzen said solemnly: "Hinata and Uchiha are also part of the village!
Although the teacher was wary of Uchiha at first, he also recognized Uchiha.
Have you forgotten the mirror? Any ninja who has inherited the will of fire has this qualification. "
Hearing him mention the Uchiha Mirror, Danzo's eyes showed a strange color.
Koharu and Mito Kaden who went to bed agreed with him. Uchiha Kage undoubtedly had the ability to become Hokage. The only pity was that he died young, otherwise the trust between the village and Uchiha would be higher now.
As for whether Uchiha and Hinata will unite, that is simply impossible. The conflict between the two ninja clans has lasted for hundreds of years from the Warring States Period to the present.
Just like Uchiha has always been hostile to the Senju clan, how could they unite just because of a few genin.
Wanting to become Hokage without the support of everyone is simply a dream.
Especially with Hiruzen's prestige in the village now, as long as he doesn't support Uchiha in actual actions, Uchiha will never be able to touch the position of Hokage.
And with them suppressing us, we can't change the world.
