The Steady King of Konoha

On the night when the Senju clan announced their retirement, an eagle flew into the border camp from the direction of Konoha Village. Not long after, Hayama, who was resting, heard the whistle of the emergency assembly echoing shrilly in the camp, even though he did not know what was happening.

What, but after years of experience in the battlefield, Ye Shan quickly put on his ninja bag and came to the meeting point.

The quiet camp was awakened by a whistle. A large number of ninjas without tasks gathered in an orderly manner. Although there were many people, the noise was very small. There were only dense footsteps, and no one dared to whisper to each other.

After a while of tea, the harsh whistles stopped, and two ninjas wearing Konoha-style vests walked up to the high platform and looked down at the neatly arranged people below.

Standing in the crowd, Ye Shan narrowed his eyes slightly when he saw the two people on the high platform. He knew these two people! The thin ninja on the left with a face that is not angry and majestic turned out to be Yuan Yuzhi.

Director of the National Mission Division, Hayama’s enemy—Sarutobi Hakata! And the man on the right,

He is tall and tall, with a square face. He is one of the initiators of every gathering. His status in the civilian organization is still higher than that of the deceased Todaka Ogata! His name is also known to Hayama, it is Konishi Kakuei.

He is a long-famous civilian-born jounin in the village and is extremely good at lightning escape.

Hayama lowered his head, fearing that the two people above him would recognize him, especially Sarutobi Huakata, whom he could not afford to offend for the time being.

Konishi Kakuei coughed, turned to Sarutobi Huakata and said, "Director Sarutobi, can you say a few words?"

Sarutobi Kakata didn't refuse, but took a step forward to start speaking. A trace of displeasure flashed in Konishi Kakuei's eyes, but he didn't say anything and quietly watched the other party's performance.

People are in high spirits when happy events happen. Sarutobi Kakata was in a very happy mood now. After pretending to wave his hands, he said: "We have gathered everyone together tonight. There is only one thing."

After saying this, he paused, his eyes roaming back and forth among the crowd. When he saw that everyone was holding their breath and waiting for him to speak, he nodded with satisfaction and continued: "On behalf of Hokage-sama, I give the order: Return to Fangmu."

Ye, set off immediately!"

There was a commotion among the ninjas below. If the occasion was not too solemn, they would even doubt the authenticity of this order.

You know, just a few days ago, Sunagakure crossed the border and entered the Land of Fire to wreak havoc. Now if they are transferred back, what should they do if Sunagakure invades again?

Hayama quickly thought about the meaning behind this order, but even if he were killed, he would not believe that the powerful Senju clan in the ninja world had been deceived and retired directly! According to Hayama's previous speculation, the Senju clan would be severely damaged.

, just hibernated down, and as for such a thing as retiring, he didn't even dare to think about it.

Without giving Hayama too much time to think, the ninjas set off on their way back to the village.

The next night, the Konoha ninja army, who had not rested much along the way, finally arrived outside Konoha Village. There was no hot meal waiting for them, and they were assigned tasks without even taking a few breaths.

The angry ninjas scattered around full of resentment. Whether it was a coincidence or not, Hayama was incorporated into Konishi Kakuei's team to perform patrol missions at Hokage Rock.

Hokage Rock is the place where the heads of the previous Hokages are carved, and it is also a shelter built by Konoha. It is easy to defend and difficult to attack. It is a solemn and solemn place in the eyes of all Konoha villagers.

Now, this sacred and inviolable place has been trampled under the feet of Hayama. He stood on the stone statue of the Third Hokage, his whole body shrouded in darkness, and silently looked at the village.

"What a place with a broad view."

The sound in his ears startled Ye Shan, and without thinking, he flicked his wrist and stabbed towards the back.

'pop'

A big hand held his wrist, and with a flash of lightning, Ye Shan's palm became numb, but he did not continue to attack because he saw a face that was not unfamiliar.

Konishi Kakuei let go of his hand, took a step forward, and stood side by side with Hayama, overlooking Konoha Village.

After a long time, he whispered what happened in the village yesterday. His eyes were fixed on Ye Shan's side face, trying to see any emotion from this stern face. Unfortunately, he couldn't.

As wished.

Hayama listened to the other party's words with expressionless hands on his chest, and couldn't help but sneer in his heart. He steadily did not express an opinion, and just stared blankly at the Hokage Building.

From the perspective of Hayama, the Hokage Building, which symbolizes the highest power of Konoha Village, has nothing outstanding. It is far less prosperous and bright than several shopping malls. But the people who work in the Hokage Building give it mystery

The atmosphere, half brightly lit and half dark, seems to symbolize the reality in the village.

Seeing that Hayama didn't say anything hastily, Konishi Kakuei's eyes flashed with admiration. There are not many young people who can keep their composure. But he deliberately assigned Hayama to a team to perform tasks, so as not to stand together and pretend.

Deeply, remembering the adult's instructions, he expressed his intention.

"Baiyun Yeshan, are you willing to join the new team?"

Ye Shan was stunned for a moment, guessing something in his mind. He pursed his lips and asked, "Who is the captain?"

"I."

"Why did you find me?" Yeshan continued to ask.

Konishi Kakuei smiled slightly, said nothing, took out a letter from his pocket and handed it to Hayama.

Ye Shan frowned. After hesitating for a long time, he took the letter and read it in front of the other party. After reading it quickly, he felt extremely complicated and felt that he was in some kind of trouble.

This letter is clearly a recommendation letter, recommending Hayama to join Konishi Kakuei's team, and the person signing it is Konoha White Fang - Hatake Sakumo!

wdnmd......

Ye Shan couldn't laugh or cry at the moment. He didn't know what to say. He was completely embarrassed.

There is no love without reason in the world. As the top combat force of Konoha Village, Hatake Sakumo's daily schedule is full and he doesn't even have enough time to sleep. How can he have the energy to pay attention to him, a little chuunin? Definitely.

Someone acted as the introducer, and this person must be Uchiha Fugaku!

Come on, if nothing else, the Uchiha family does things openly and grandly. It spits out every breath and nails it, and it also comes with additional benefits. Don’t you, Hayama, lack ninjutsu? Giving you the ninjutsu scroll directly shows that our Uchiha family is not heroic enough.

I’ll give you a ninjutsu master, and you’ll also need a bicycle. Just take off on the spot!

Hayama just wants to shout, Uchiha--yyds!

Putting this letter into his ninja bag, Hayama turned his head, smiled flatteringly at Xiao Nishi Kakuei beside him, and said, "Teacher, please give me your advice in the future!"

Konishi Kakuei nodded reservedly, extremely satisfied with this apprentice recommended by others. It is no exaggeration to say that Hayama was the one he watched grow up since he was a child. Among the ninjas who participated in the secret gathering back then, he and he are the only ones still alive.

Ye Shan. No matter how the other party survived, it was all a matter of skill, and luck and strength were both indispensable.

After Konishi Kakuei left the Hokage Iwa, silence returned. Hayama, who was steady and steady, could not restrain the joy in his heart. He did a backflip on the spot to celebrate, and sighed that falling into the arms of Uchiha was indeed the right decision.

............

An underground space in the northwest corner of Konoha was the base established not long ago. At this time, Hiruzen Sarutobi appeared here. He was sitting on a chair, staring at the burning candle in front of him, not knowing what to think.

Worry.

‘Wow’

The wooden door was opened from the outside. Sarutobi Hiruzen raised his eyes slightly and saw Shimura Danzo walking in expressionlessly.

"Here we come, Danzo." Although this was Root's territory, Hiruzen Sarutobi was the first to greet his master, somewhat overestimating him.

Danzō Shimura ignored him and just pulled out the chair in front of him and sat down.

Sarutobi Hiruzen, who knew that he was having a bad temper, chuckled and didn't care. He took out his pipe and took a nice puff. He watched the smoke ring gradually dissipate in front of his eyes and continued talking.

"Has the Senju Clan's inheritance been inventoried?"

When discussing business matters, the two were no longer close partners, but had a superior-subordinate relationship. This made the strong-willed Danzo Shimura feel a little uncomfortable, but he did not show it.

"There are 136 mineral deposits and 410,000 hectares of fiefdom. All have been counted. The other ninjutsu are in the book of seals and have been sent to your office."

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded, indicating that he understood. He suddenly sighed again and said hypocritically: "We have failed the teacher's expectations. A good village has been messed up. It is difficult to explain in the Pure Land world.

"

Danzo Shimura sneered, wanting to be a bitch and erecting an arch at the same time, how could such a good thing happen? He mercilessly exposed the arch that Sarutobi Hiruzen had just erected: "That's enough Hiruzen, what else is there to say now?"

Everything has been done, used and done. The main goal below is to bring down the Uchiha and tear down those who have it and don’t have it!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen paused while smoking, feeling a little annoyed. He had gotten used to saying this these days, and accidentally said it again, which made him feel a little embarrassed...

"Uchiha will follow the previous plan and go to the border to fight Kirigakure Village. As for Sunagakure, leave it to Hatake Sakumo. He has the ability to deal with this mess."

"Hmph, Hatake Sakumo has always been close to Uchiha. Are you so relieved?"

"The Hatake family was a vassal family of the Uchiha clan during the Warring States Period. The relationship was established many years ago and is not worthy of caution. Hatake Sakumo is a smart man and he knows what to do." Sarutobi Hiruzen said calmly.

Danzo Shimura squinted his eyes and looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, whose face was covered by smoke, feeling a little strange. Since Hiruzen Sarutobi became Hokage, the cheerful and sunny ninja gradually became fond of darkness.

The gradual change of one thing on the surface and another behind the scenes made him a little uncomfortable.

But in the face of power, it is like this. The winner is the king or the loser. It is a very simple truth. You have to adapt even if you don't adapt.

That night, there was no chaos in the village in the darkness. The Thousand Hands clan seemed to have truly retired and disappeared into the long river of history.