My Hidden Road

Night was approaching, and Naoto, who had slept through the night, was full of energy. Damn it, it had been two hours since he left the village, and he still hadn't had a good sleep without anyone disturbing him.

When Naoto woke up, he felt that his stomach was empty. After searching for a long time, he only found the remaining bread and cup noodles. He used a hot water kettle to boil some instant noodles. Naoto opened the door and stood on the corridor to watch the night view of Konoha Hidden Village, holding a cup in his hand.

Wait for the cup noodles until the time is up and start eating them.

In the woods in front of the apartment, Qianxia clenched her fists. Why is he still here? Could it be that he didn't see his note at all? No, it is impossible for a person like him to give up his note, but why is he

Not leaving, but actually having the time to eat noodles?

The root file about Naoto in her pocket is still there, but Chinatsu has not sent it to the Hokage's office. In fact, there are many people in the Hokage building today, and Chinatsu has not found a chance to sneak in.

She punched the tree trunk angrily, and the trees swayed slightly, falling down a few yellow leaves. There was also a pair of eyes staring at her in the woods.

"Who?" Qianxia always felt like someone was looking at her, but there was no one else behind her.

This is ANBU's territory, and Chinatsu doesn't dare to continue taking risks. If he doesn't succeed this time, he will always take the bait next time. At that time, he will definitely ask him to beg him, and let him kneel on the ground to beg him.

"Hehehe, Naoto Sekawa!"

Qianxia left, and the pair of eyes hidden in the woods appeared, looking thoughtfully in the direction she left, and then disappeared into an afterimage.

Ten days later······

The Hokage Building painted with vermilion paint symbolizes the eternal flame of Konoha Hidden Village, which will always burn itself for the village and illuminate the progress of the firework.

Naoto once again stepped into this mysterious building, the center of power of the entire Hidden Leaf Village.

Under the guidance of the ANBU ninja, he went to one of the rooms and knocked on the wooden door. The voice of the third generation flame Sarutobi Hiruzen came from behind the door, and Naoto walked in.

Today's Hokage room is a little different. There is more than just the third Hokage in the room. Standing next to the third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, is a man with black hair and sickly white skin. He is somewhat patronizing.

Among them, he was incompatible with the others. There were several young people standing in twos and threes around him, all of whom were the backbone of Konoha Hidden Village in this war.

"The Third Generation, Lord Orochimaru, and your subordinate, Naoto Saikagawa, are here to greet you all!" Naoto knelt down on one knee and said.

Standing next to the Third Hokage, the man who was in a different position from the others and showed a bit of favor was Orochimaru. He was looking at this subordinate with great interest, whom he had not seen for more than ten years but had always exchanged information with.

"I didn't expect you to recognize me, Naoto-kun." Orochimaru smiled calmly.

"This subordinate has been paying attention to the war situation in the newspaper during this time in the village. There is a picture of Lord Orochimaru in it, so I recognized you."

"Not bad, not bad, very good."

The Third Hokage stood up from his chair and said, "Okay, now that Naoto is here, can we start? Shikaku?"

"Okay." Nara Shikaku on the side nodded. He has been responsible for Naoto's review work and has the most say. However, the Third Hokage's inquiry was generally a courtesy, highlighting his respect for Nara Shikaku and his respect for his subordinates.

"Naoto Sakagawa."

Naoto said solemnly: "Here!"

The Third Hokage said with a serious expression: "Naoto Sekawa joined the village in the 37th year of Konoha. As an intelligence agent, he traveled to several countries and dedicated his youth to the village. He made great achievements in the Second Ninja War and this war with Kirigakure.

Meritorious, he is the most secret hero of Noginoha Village.

Therefore, Naoto Sekikawa resumes his status as a ninja of Konoha Hidden Village from now on, with the rank: Special Jounin!"

"Yes!" Naoto raised his head and glanced at the Third Hokage slightly.

Orochimaru came up with a forehead protector of Konoha Hidden Village in his hand. Naoto quickly lowered his head, and then Orochimaru personally brought Naoto a forehead protector symbolizing the ninja of Konoha Hidden Village.

"Naoto-kun, you did a really good job."

"Yeah?"

Orochimaru helped Naoto up and said softly: "Don't belittle yourself. Too much humility is a cover-up for ambition. This is an honor you should receive. Just accept it openly."

"My subordinate has been the subject of special surveillance by ANBU for the past five minutes. I'm just a little uncomfortable with it." Naoto replied.

"Hehehe, just get used to it."

While he was talking, Ura, who was wearing a rabbit animal mask, walked in, carrying a plate with Naoto's personal belongings placed on it. The first was the Thunder Blade Fang, which was Naoto's trophy. Even some people in Konoha Village couldn't touch it if they were greedy.

Touch, and then there are scattered items and the like, except for the black sword.

Naoto looked at the Third Hokage with doubtful eyes, but the latter ignored it and sat down to continue writing the documents on the desk. He handed them to Orochimaru, and then asked Naoto to sign his life and press his fingerprints.

No one mentioned the black sword. Just as Naoto was about to ask, Nara Shikaku made a gesture of respectful invitation to go out. It was obvious that he was driving people away. Could this be the end of his ninja sword?

Naoto saw something was wrong with these people, and they also saw something was wrong with Naoto. Uruto on the side stiffly held Naoto's arm and walked out of the Hokage room.

Standing in the corridor, Naoto's explanation came to him before he could say anything.

"Your black knife is considered an S-class dangerous item. It has been temporarily detained by the Anbu until an antidote is developed and returned. If someone is interested in using your knife to assassinate Naruto, he will die just by piercing his skin."

Naoto said displeased: "That's my sword, the friend who accompanied me through mountains of swords and seas of fire!"

"I'm sorry." Mao said regretfully: "This is a rule. We are not deliberately detaining it, but are keeping it for you. The owner of the black knife is still you. If you need to perform a task, you can apply to the Anbu for use, and we will look at the situation.

Distributed.”

"That's mine, okay?"

"I'm sorry, as ANBU we have to consider the village. I'm being generous without asking you strictly where the poison on the knife came from, and you won't have to carry out any dangerous missions in the future."

"No need?"

Mao took out a scroll from the satchel on his waist and said: "There were many important people in the room just now, so I didn't decide your whereabouts. This is your future position."

"What position?" Naoto frowned when he opened the scroll and looked at it: "You asked me to serve as a swordsmanship assistant in the ninja school. I remember you introduced that the ninjutsu teachers in the ninja school are only chuunin, so you asked me to serve as a swordsmanship assistant?

"

"Is there a problem?"

"No."

Mao nodded and took out a key: "It's okay if you don't have one. Report to the ninja school at six o'clock tomorrow morning. Your accommodation has been arranged. The village stipulates that jounin can apply for an apartment to live in. In view of your special situation, your apartment is in

It’s the fifth room on the left on the second floor of the apartment building.”

"Understood."

Naoto took the key and walked away without looking back. It seemed that they were suspicious and did not relax their vigilance towards him.

Let yourself live on the second floor for easy observation. Room No. 5 is located in the middle of the two stairs. You can flank yourself if necessary. With such a clumsy method, it is difficult for people not to believe that there is no conspiracy against you.

No, this is just to scare the snake, so that they can panic and then follow the clues, but they want to follow the clues to find out what is going on, even if their identity as a spy is discovered, this will not happen.

What are they looking for?