Chapter 315: Anbu Vice Minister
Hokage’s Office.
Seeing Nara Shikaku and Lord Kiiroinu join forces and hearing their statements, Hiruzen Sarutobi lowered his head in thought for a few seconds and sent his assistant to fetch Mito Mon’en and Koharu Utatane.
Root’s current situation was indeed holding the village back.
Whether it was the Underground Exchange rewards or the S-rank traitor ninja investigation, it wouldn’t work without intelligence support.
After hearing Nara Shikaku’s statement, Mito Mon’en and Koharu Utatane exchanged a glance and then both looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Hiruzen Sarutobi said: “The traitor ninja Uchiha Madara and the man claiming to be Heinosuke Sarutobi represent Konoha’s greatest crisis after the war ended.
The letter of state from the Daimyo of the Land of Grass uses very intense language.
His recent assassination attempts were not from herdsmen but from Konoha Guardian Ninja.
The Konoha Guardian Ninja not only failed to protect him but instead brought him countless troubles, causing him heavy losses.
Konoha Village’s reputation among employers has taken a big hit.
For the traitor ninja investigation mission, I have decided to follow Shikaku and Lord Kiiroinu’s advice and transfer the spy system to Anbu.
Anbu’s strength is now much greater than Root’s, enough to control the spy system. What do you two think?”
Koharu Utatane said: “Rationally speaking, that’s the case. Root is no longer suitable to control the spy system.
But emotionally speaking, this seems a bit harsh on Danzo.
He just suffered a major loss, and the Shimura Clan sacrificed several ninja, didn’t they?”
Mito Mon’en said: “Emotionally speaking, I sympathize with Danzo too. But the mission comes first. The threat from the traitor ninja to Konoha is too great, isn’t it?”
Koharu Utatane said no more.
Hiruzen Sarutobi said: “Then let’s send for Danzo. We’ll persuade him properly, with everything prioritizing Konoha.
There’s one more thing…”
Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at Lord Kiiroinu and said to Mito Mon’en and Koharu Utatane:
“I plan to recommend Lord Kiiroinu as Anbu Minister. Do you have any objections?”
Mito Mon’en and Koharu Utatane exchanged another glance and then both looked at Nara Shikaku at the same time.
The expression on Nara Shikaku’s face was full of surprise, but on second thought, Danzo Advisor had never been as weakened as he was now.
Seeing the realization on Nara Shikaku’s face, Mito Mon’en and Koharu Utatane understood that Nara Shikaku was unaware of this matter and did not object now.
Mito Mon’en said: “I’ll persuade Danzo. Like me, he can be an idle advisor during peacetime, occasionally going on missions for the village to other places. Wouldn’t that be pretty good?
Koharu handles internal affairs and is so tired her wrinkles have increased.
Danzo handles Root and has been repeatedly targeted and struck by traitor ninja. I can’t bear to watch it anymore.
This is also protecting Danzo, isn’t it?
He might need to lay low for a while until this evil wind passes.”
Koharu Utatane turned her head and gave Mito Mon’en a white-eyed glare. Her curse marks were numerous, all for helping these men handle trivial matters.
The Internal Affairs Department’s trivial matters were too many and very draining.
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded repeatedly. The several persuasion directions summarized by Mito Mon’en were indeed seasoned and heartfelt words.
He said: “Lord Kiiroinu, Fox, Baika, you all go out first. We’ll have a good talk with Danzo in a bit.”
Danzo walked over slowly.
He saw Lord Kiiroinu and the others at the office entrance, frowned, and entered the office.
Immediately after, intense arguments erupted inside the office.
The group kept their voices down, but occasionally a roar could be heard.
Especially Danzo shouting: “I’m taking the blades for you! Without me, you’d be the ones targeted!”
Nara Baika was not deeply involved in this matter; it was merely a financial loss due to decision-making errors. But it was different for Lord Kiiroinu and Fox.
The two paid particular attention to the arguments inside the office.
Lord Kiiroinu wanted to be Anbu Minister, and Yoru wanted to be Anbu Deputy Minister.
After a while, the arguing inside eased somewhat.
Lord Kiiroinu said to Yoru in a light tone: “Fox, once I become Anbu Minister, I’ll recommend you as Anbu Deputy Minister.”
Nara Baika at the side gave them a sideways glance.
If she remembered correctly, Fox wasn’t even 20 yet, right?
An Anbu Deputy Minister under 20? What kind of genius was that?
After a long time, the door to the Hokage’s Office opened, and Nara Shikaku came out and said: “Lord Kiiroinu, come in.”
Lord Kiiroinu entered the office, and Nara Baika said: “Congratulations, Fox. You’re about to become Anbu Deputy Minister.”
Yoru humbly said: “It’s just Lord Kiiroinu saying it casually. Anbu still has three powerful squad leaders. If any of the other three become deputy minister, I wouldn’t be surprised.”
Not long after, the high-ranking officials came out of the office one after another.
When Danzo passed by Fox, he paused and gave Fox a sideways stare.
Yoru remained unmoved, showing no reaction.
He was very puzzled as to why Lord Kiiroinu hadn’t come out yet.
Nara Baika followed Nara Shikaku back to the second floor, entered the Jonin Squad Leader’s office, and immediately closed the door.
“Clan Head, is Anbu’s new deputy minister Fox?”
“Fox?” Nara Shikaku said:
“Of course not Fox. If possible, I still wanted to make Kuroari the Anbu Deputy Minister.
Danzo Advisor was very insistent, and in the end, Lynx became the deputy minister.”
“Lynx?” Nara Baika said: “But isn’t Fox Anbu’s top fighter?”
“If fighting ability were useful, Sakumo Hatake would be the Fourth Hokage now. Even White Fang had to line up obediently, let alone a Fox.”
Nara Baika felt disappointed for Fox in her heart.
Compromise. After Danzo compromised, he exchanged it for concessions from the high-ranking officials.
Danzo gave up Anbu Minister, and the Hokage gave up Anbu Deputy Minister.
Hokage’s Office.
Lord Kiiroinu said: “Hokage, I have told Fox several times that once I become Anbu Minister, he will be Anbu Deputy Minister.
This time, to balance Danzo Advisor’s losses, Lynx became deputy minister. How am I supposed to explain this to Fox?”
“Explain?” The Third Hokage said: “Why do you need to explain to him?
Whoever is chosen as deputy minister is the deputy minister.
The people below can’t seize or are not qualified to seize.
This is a good chance to test Fox’s loyalty.
If he acts like nothing happened and continues to be loyal to you, you must be extremely cautious of him.
Being able to swallow such a big grievance means he has great ambitions; one Anbu Deputy Minister position won’t satisfy him.
If he keeps brooding over it and thinks he’s been wronged, then keep assigning him missions, let him waste away on missions, and temper his temperament.”
Lord Kiiroinu nodded, feeling that the Hokage’s method was indeed shrewd.
Leaving the Hokage’s Office, Lord Kiiroinu signaled for Fox to follow.
They walked in silence all the way until they entered the Anbu Base, then Lord Kiiroinu said to Yoru:
“Fox, Danzo Advisor is willing to give up the Anbu Minister position and hand over the Land of Earth and Land of Water spy systems to Anbu.
At the same time, Danzo Advisor insisted on promoting Lynx to deputy minister, with Lynx continuing to liaise with the spies in the two countries.
Intense arguments broke out among the high-ranking officials, and in the end, they had no choice but to listen to Danzo.
Fox, rest assured, the next Anbu Deputy Minister after Lynx will definitely be you. I’ll recommend you!”
When Yoru lowered his head, his gaze flickered slightly.
It seemed others wouldn’t hand it over willingly. To get anything, he still had to seize it himself.
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