[Designated commission from the Kingdom of Kawa: Eliminate the wandering ninjas entrenched in the sorrel gold mine. 】
[Designated commission from the Country of Vegetables: Escort Princess Haruna, who is serving as a hostage in another country, back to her country. 】
.........
[Designated commission from the Kingdom of Snow: Escort His Highness Xiaoxue to return to his hometown and reshape the country. 】
Looking at the commissioned tasks that had been coming in like snowflakes in recent days, Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't want to take them.
Because the requesting ninjas are all the same person:
Uchiha Ara belongs to the Uchiha clan.
The famous names of those small countries seemed to have picked the right time. When that guy's three-year ban was about to be lifted, they rushed to submit assigned tasks.
Perhaps this is indeed because Huang's own strength and his unforgettable reputation have become more and more profound in the past three years.
But if there wasn't a little bit of fishiness involved, Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't believe it.
But he couldn't just refuse all these tasks.
After all, these clients are not from some insignificant small village, but from the daimyo of a small country adjacent to the Country of Fire.
It is an existence that can directly affect Konoha's funding sources to a certain extent.
If you reject it directly,
Then it will cause a big blow to Konoha's reputation and future commissions.
Kusagakure and Takigakure, who are also surrounding them, and even Sunagakure and Iwagakure, who have formed an alliance and shown a cooperative relationship, will not miss such a good opportunity to rob their employer.
Because in the face of interests, all covenants will be like tissue paper, broken at the first prick.
To this end, Sarutobi Hiruzen formulated a three-part plan:
First, they sent capable subordinates to communicate face-to-face with the daimyo of Kawanoguni and Nana noguni, who had close friendships, with the intention of getting them to change the designated ninjas and reduce commission fees to a certain extent.
The reason used is probably that as the leader of the clan, Uchiha Ara has a lot of matters to deal with, and he also missed many important meetings during the three-year confinement. There will be a lot of things to explain in the future, and he will not be able to leave the village for the time being. Task.
Secondly, it is to tailor an identity for the newly released Ara, similar to the former captain of the police force, or a practical teacher of the Ninja Academy, and use this to imprison him in Konoha, so that he is always under surveillance. .
Such a plan was the two resettlement methods Sarutobi Hiruzen came up with after careful consideration.
The former restored the glory of the Uchiha clan to a certain extent; the latter allowed them to devote part of their energy to education and use it on the younger generations of the clan.
After all, even after the huge change four years ago, the Uchiha clan was still not so popular in Konoha.
Most people's emotions are not sympathy or pity, but gloating.
I believe that as the clan leader, Uchiha Ara, after three years of settling down, hopes to a certain extent to get the family out of the current vicious circle.
Of course, the last bit of planning is:
"I don't think you would really just let that brat Uchiha Ara go out to carry out the so-called designated mission, right?"
The door to the Hokage's office was pushed open, and hoarse and cold whispers sounded.
The three-year period imposed on Uchiha Ara also applies to an old guy.
【coming. 】
Sarutobi Hiruzen lowered his eyes slightly;
He didn't respond immediately. Instead, he gently picked up the dry cigarette placed on the table, lit it, and started smoking slowly.
This final foreshadowing will naturally fall on Danzo Shimura.
Because, your hands need to be kept clean.
And he also knew clearly that with the temperament of that old fox, he would never let that hidden danger continue to exist easily!
The degree of surveillance, confinement and other constraints that one can accept, in the eyes of the other party, will always be the only path to erasure.
The former Uchiha Shisui was like that, the escaped Uchiha Itachi was like that, and the current Uchiha clan is like that!
"The country of rivers, the country of vegetables, the country of waves...the country of snow."
"I didn't expect that the little guy's hands would stretch long and wide enough over the years."
Shimura Danzo flipped through the commissions piled up on the desk like a hill, and the words he blurted became increasingly cold.
In fact, logically speaking, when faced with such a series of assigned tasks, no matter which ninja village leader it is, he should be happy.
Because this symbolizes the reputation and reputation of a ninja village.
But,
It happened to be that guy who was assigned the task.
"It's not necessarily true. Don't make others dissatisfied by your own suspicion."
Sarutobi Hiruzen, who took a puff of tobacco, denied.
"Over the years, there has never been a shortage of directional requests for Uchiha Ara. After all, that little guy's record is too impressive, and he has never failed in any of his missions."
“It’s understandable that employers choose him by name.”
"In the final analysis, it's all just to achieve the ultimate goal of interest. Those people don't care about the family and power they belong to."
When he first received a directional request about Uchiha Ara, he was indeed suspicious and sent ANBU to investigate deeply in order to find out something fishy.
However, the results were disappointing. No useful information could be collected. The employer was simply interested in Huang's ability.
After all, compared to any extra money, those national daimyo or ninja leaders who issue tasks value execution and the final result more.
Otherwise, they would not entrust large-scale ninja villages like Konoha, which charge slightly higher fees.
Therefore, after several fruitless searches behind the scenes of related designated tasks, Sarutobi Hiruzen slowly gave up on the first level of exploration.
First, it is a waste of Anbu resources, and once it arouses the suspicion and dissatisfaction of the employer, it will be more than worth the gain.
Secondly, for him, as long as he monitors the entrusted person and prevents the kid from performing tasks and having no contact with his employer, he can get away with it once and for all.
However, Shimura Danzo was contrary to the conservative approach of Sarutobi Hiruzen.
As far as it is concerned,
Any possible danger needs to be eradicated by using the power of thunder!
Regardless of whether Uchiha Ara has a deep connection with those designated employers, it must be explored carefully.
Of course, the best way is to erase the entrusted person!
"You are always so naive, Hiruzen."
"What's more, if Ichimo acted conservatively and Ichimo refused with excuses, have you thought about the consequences? Will those employers still be willing to choose Konoha in the future?"
"You are cutting off Konoha's future by doing this!"
Shimura Danzo, who was wearing a cane, had a face full of hatred for the iron that could not be made into steel, and his single exposed eye was about to spurt out flames.
"So, do you have any good ideas?"
Facing the indignation of his old friend, Sarutobi Hiruzen did not show much emotion, but asked calmly.
"It's simple,"
"Since so many forces want to let that kid go on a mission, then let him go!"
The one-eyed old man answered in sequence with a ferocious tone.
"The Country of Snow, I remember it was a remote and inaccessible place, and the current daimyo also came to power through dirty means."
"Then that's it."
At this point, Danzo suddenly became alert, and his slightly scary single eye fell on the white-haired old man behind the desk.
【so,】
【So that's it. 】
[It’s really a good trick, it’s really a way to emerge from the mud without getting stained, Hiruzen! 】
A dangerous aura condensed on his side.
He suddenly understood something very important: Why didn't the old fox in his field of vision want to wipe out Uchiha Ara?
However, after the incident that caused his image to plummet three years ago, this old guy became more cautious.
All actions and decisions will not get your hands dirty easily!
This is also paving the way for his son Sarutobi Asuma.
On the contrary, when I look at myself, I have not been able to settle down in these three years.
On the contrary, he felt even more hatred and hostility toward that name, that guy, and that family!
I can't even achieve the calmness of mind that I used to have.
During this time, Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't say anything and was still smoking tobacco quietly, seeming to be carefully considering the proposal made by the former.
"Well, then let's follow your suggestion and let him choose to go to the Country of Snow. This will give him a formal explanation to other clients."
After making the decision, everything became orderly, even as if it had already been decided.
"Go and call Sarutobi Tang."
he said casually.
Outside the window, there was a slight ripple, as if someone had just escaped from the side.
Not long after,
There was a sound of hurried footsteps in the corridor, and then a fat figure also knocked on the door respectfully and entered.
Sarutobi soup,
The steward of the Konoha Mission Hall,
Although he belongs to a large clan like Sarutobi, he has no special talents in practice, so he was placed in such a position.
"Hokage-sama."
"Your Excellency Danzo."
When he entered the Hokage's office, he greeted everyone one by one, maintaining absolute respect and humility, without the slightest hint of complacency as he usually did in the mission hall.
"If Uchiha Ara goes to receive the mission."
"Then, give me this designated entrustment."
Sarutobi Hiruzen tapped the scroll placed alone.
Choosing the mission of Snow Country was indeed within his consideration.
First of all, the distance is far;
This gives someone time to function.
Then we need to go through a long sea route,
If it falls in the boundless ocean, then it will really be impossible for the heavens to respond and the earth to be ineffective.
The last point is that Danzo mentioned the current leader of the Kingdom of Snow, Feng Hua Furuo. That guy came to power through despicable means. When the real little princess returns this time, she will definitely not be greeted with a smile.
"Yes, Hokage-sama."
"Then I'll take my leave first."
Manager Tang did not dare to neglect, took the scroll respectfully, and intended to leave immediately.
"etc,"
"By the way, I would like to remind Uchiha Huang that this country of snow is not as simple as imagined. Not only is the journey a bit long, but the current situation is also unstable."
"You can choose some companions when you go, so you can have someone to take care of you."
There wasn't even the slightest flaw in the white-haired old man's voice and words.
If there must be any emotion contained in it,
Then there is kindness and concern.
"I understand, Hokage-sama is really kind as always."
Sarutobi Yu could not help but admire.
While watching this series of smooth operations, the fear and gloom in Danzo's eyes became more intense.
[It seems that I have always underestimated you, Hiruzen. 】
[However, since when did you become like this? Even I can't see through it. 】
A flash of self-mockery flashed through Yu Zhi's heart,
This old friend of his really grasped it and applauded him.
Know your own thoughts,
Understand your own ambitions,
That's why he used this method of indulging in lust and revealed this information to himself casually during this period, so that he could actively choose to find a solution.
But just when Sarutobi Yu left, he was about to leave to carefully plan and operate.
A hurried figure wearing a standard ninja uniform suddenly flashed into the room, and then half-knelt on the ground.
Is a member of ANBU.
"Hokage-sama."
After the visitor called out respectfully, he immediately stopped talking. He was obviously aware that there was another person in the room.
Seeing this, Danzo Shimura's face couldn't help but look gloomy.
Judging from the slight rise and fall of the other party's chest, there must be urgent information to report.
He simply didn't leave in a hurry and sat down quietly on the sofa nearby.
Now that we have escaped from the closed environment,
Then he also needs to know first-hand information about all events, and he can no longer let this old fox pinch his nose and walk away.
Otherwise, your ambition will be hopeless for life!
"It's okay, just tell me."
Sarutobi Hiruzen obviously saw what his old friend was thinking, and he pointed it out generously.
After all, if you want a horse to run, you must provide enough food and grass.
"yes,"
"The banned Uchiha Ara has currently left the clan. Judging from his trajectory, he is heading towards the mission hall."
Regarding this news, neither Sarutobi Hiruzen nor Shimura Danzo showed any surprise.
And from this behavior, it seems that among the small mountain of designated appointments, there are probably plans arranged by that kid or existences that he wants to contact.
However, this was all within their expectations.
Even if we take ten thousand steps back, the Kingdom of Snow is the mission that boy wants to choose, and the long route is enough for them to arrange something.
Not to mention taking Princess Fenghua, who is an ordinary person, with her.
Just, the next moment,
"And he seems to be getting stronger!"
At the end of the sentence, the ANBU wearing a white mask started to tremble uncontrollably.
More than just sound,
And the whole body and bones!
It's like being immersed in that terrible, irrelievable pressure all over again!
For a moment, time in the Hokage's office seemed to be frozen.
The Sandaime held the cigarette rod in his hand and stopped at his mouth. He did not smoke, and only heard the slight sound of the tobacco lighting up.
The one-eyed old man was almost the same. His one eye was slightly drooped, and his hands were tightly holding the crutch that looked like it was stuffed.
"I understand, please step back."
It took a long time before there was a response.
The ANBU who were half-kneeling in the field also retreated.
"You shouldn't take any chances with him, Hiruzen."
After receiving the message, Danzo stood up and spoke solemnly.
"Well, so, just do what you want."
After saying that, the white-haired old man sitting on the desk started smoking tobacco again.
I just don't know why, but I always feel a little uneasy in my heart.
Did you overlook or miss something?
He reviewed it several times, but still didn't get an answer.
Until the sunset outside the window shone on his desk, an ANBU member came with today's report:
"..., before Manager Tang returns, the mission Uchiha Ara applied for was an S-level mission released by Ohnoki of Iwagakure Village..."
When he heard this piece of news, Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly tensed up.
This is it,
He could have taken all the initiative in his hands!
And let Uchiha Ara go against the Akatsuki organization, and take advantage of the situation to increase Ohnoki's favorability.
But now, it is not a perfect choice after all.
[That guy is really useless. 】
[No adaptability at all. 】
"Go and get all the complaints about Sarutobi Soup and the dirty information collected."
Sarutobi Hiruzen's voice was cold.
After all, introspection and righteousness are sometimes ways to improve one's self-image.
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