Konoha's task master

At ten o'clock in the evening, Yakumo's shadow clone sent Masako Mori out of the door, taking away the purple fire fragments as well.

Uncle Mori…Master of the Forge.

The image of that amiable uncle appeared in Yakumo. What kind of secrets did he hide? It stands to reason that he is the most perfect hybrid of Senju and Uchiha.

Yakumo returned to the bedroom, closed the door and window, and took out the ninjutsu notes passed down by his grandparents. In addition to water bombs, there was also an earth-type defensive ninjutsu...Tushiryu Wall.

Ten shadow clones appeared, and two of them began to cooperate with the main body to learn the earth flow wall.

First is the seal...

"Si——Hai——Xu."

The earth chakra is mobilized and poured into the ground through the right palm, forming an earth flow wall. The height and range depend on the amount of chakra injected, while the hardness depends on the changes in the properties of the earth chakra.

Half an hour later, we reached the earth flow wall and entered the gate.

The improvement of intelligence also affects his learning of ninjutsu and memory, which is why he can complete three books a week.

Ten lines in one glance, one page in three seconds.

Yakumo himself came to the table and began to complete the daily and weekly tasks, writing non-stop, 20,000 words a night.

The next day, Yakumo got up as usual...

After breakfast, he went to the training ground in Senju's backyard to practice, but Mitarashi Anko told Jiraiya-sama to leave the village to perform a mission. After thinking about it for a while, Yakumo left the training ground. After all, Jiraiya was no longer there and he might be exposed when he met Orochimaru.

strength.

On the way home, she happened to meet Reiko Aoyama who came to look for Yakumo, and received the Earth Release and Hardening Technique as a reward from Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Yakumo, do you still remember...those root ninjas who questioned me yesterday?" Aoyama Reiko suddenly spoke.

"Remember...what happened?"

"They were arranged by Lord White Fang to perform lurking missions in the enemy country. They will not be able to come back for at least three years..."

Aoyama Reiko leaned over and whispered to Yakumo, but she couldn't hide the joy in her eyes.

"Do you think...Does Lord White Fang want to chase me?"

"I guess not." Yakumo answered truthfully.

He studied swordsmanship at the Hatake Residence for a month, and he knew Hatake Sakumo very well as a person, and he also knew his feelings for his wife.

"You brat...don't you have any confidence in me, sister?"

Aoyama Reiko curled her lips in dissatisfaction.

"I just know... Uncle Sakumo's character."

"Okay, okay." Aoyama Reiko continued to add.

"I don't dare like people like him..."

While the two were chatting, Konoha Hidden Village released general information about Reiko Aoyama's Kumo-nin mission.

He publicly accused Kumo Hidden Village of treacherous behavior, and generously admitted that White Fang killed Kumo ninja Ye Yue Tianxin at the border of the Land of Fire!

For a moment... the ninja world was in an uproar.

After the Second Ninja War, this was the first time that a Kage-level expert had fallen. The situation announced by Konoha directly pushed Kumogakure Village to the forefront. After several years, all the major Ninja Villages once again recalled being dominated by White Fang.

of fear.

After hearing the news, the villagers of Konoha worshiped Hatake Sakumo even more. Listening to the residents outside the window chanting Hatake Sakumo's name, Sarutobi Hiruzen's face darkened slightly.

Today they are calling Hatake Sakumo a hero, but tomorrow will Hatake Sakumo personally take away the power of Hokage from his own hands?

Sarutobi Hiruzen never liked to sit still and wait for death. In the past...White Fang was very useful...loyal and powerful...

But now he is still strong, but the loyal Sarutobi Hiruzen can no longer feel it. If he was loyal, he would not make his own decision to rescue Reiko Aoyama all the way...

In his opinion…

This knife already has the potential to bite its owner...

Sarutobi Hiruzen flicked the table with his right hand, his expression becoming more complicated... It seemed that since the Mist Ninja spy incident... he had begun to gradually lose control of everything.

Two hours later, Sarutobi Hiruzen opened the door and window, letting out the thick smoke that accumulated in the house, and clapped his hands gently.

"Call Danzo here..."

He smoked the pipe for a long time and finally made up his mind.

"The roots... sometimes work really well."

In the afternoon of the same day, Hiruzen Sarutobi resumed his status as Danzo Konoha Village Elder and concurrently served as deputy head of the ANBU.

As a member of Konoha's elders, Danzo is half a rank higher than Hatake Sakumo, which means that although he serves as the deputy minister of ANBU, he is not dispatched by Hatake Sakumo.

Standing in front of the Hokage Building, Danzo smiled as he listened to the residents' admiration for Hatake Sakumo.

This was exactly the result of his fueling the situation behind the scenes. Only by making Hiruzen Sarutobi fearful and dissatisfied could he truly bring down Hatake Sakumo.

After a few seconds, Danzo put away his smile and his face turned a little cold. Someone in his group was going to cause trouble in the ANBU today!

In the ANBU underground hall, Hatake Sakumo is instructing the ANBU members in their training. Although he is only good at swordsmanship... he has Kage-level experience and height after all.

With a bang, Danzo pushed the door open.

"White Fang, why did you send my people to the Kingdom of Water!" Danzo scanned the entire hall with one eye, exuding his power unscrupulously.

"Danzo-sama, this is an ANBU training ground. Even if you are an elder of Konoha, you are not qualified to break in at will."

Hatake Sakumo looked directly into Danzo's eyes and replied in a neither humble nor overbearing manner.

"Just now, Hokage-sama appointed me as the Deputy Minister of ANBU!" Danzo straightened his back and replied, then looked at Hatake Sakumo with some provocation.

Hatake Sakumo was stunned. He knew that Danzo must have come prepared, but he didn't expect...his confidence came from the Third Hokage.

"So you are the deputy minister, so what qualifications do you have to question me? Don't forget that in ANBU... I am the minister."

"Don't forget...I'm still an elder of Konoha!"

Danzo straightened his back and replied very proudly.

"Why did you send my people to the Mist Ninja Village?"

"Haha——" Hatake Sakumo sneered.

"Is it a matter for the dark department to lurk in enemy countries and obtain intelligence? Or does it mean that your people are more valuable than everyone here and cannot carry out such dangerous tasks?"

"That was not what I meant!"

Danzo's tone was a little lacking in confidence. In his impression, Hatake Sakumo was a taciturn person. Why did he become so sharp-tongued now? He was a little overwhelmed.

"Then Sir...what do you mean?"

At this time, Danzo suddenly realized that his attempt to establish his power this time would most likely end in vain.

Danzo snorted coldly.

Danzo did not take advantage and had no choice but to retreat. Hatake Sakumo was no longer in the mood to guide training and locked himself in the minister's office.

He clearly knows...

The Third Hokage's move was for the purpose of checking and balancing. Understanding this truth made him feel extremely complicated. Hiruzen Sarutobi was kind to him and was the master he had sworn allegiance to.

Half an hour later, Hatake Sakumo used the transformation technique to walk on the streets of Konoha. Hearing the residents' discussions and praises of him, a smile appeared on his face unconsciously.

At the same time, he gradually approached Hatake's residence. He was in a bad mood today and skipped work... Is it normal?

After Hatake Sakumo met Yakumo, his behavior changed slightly and he was not as rigid as before.

At the same time, the Hokage's office... notified the entire village.

Danzo Shimura...was killed by the Third Hokage...

Officially appointed...Deputy Minister of ANBU!