Naruto Arrows

Ever since Yamanaka Kaiichi reported the amazing strength shown by Ningji during this trip to the Craftsman Country, Hiruzen Sarutobi sent additional ANBU to protect Ningci.

Of course, although it is called protection, it is more obviously surveillance.

After all, in Konoha Village, there is still the reputation and protection of the Hyuga clan. How much real danger can a child who is no more than eight years old be in?

But when he heard the ANBU report on Neji's performance in the past two days, he felt even more relieved.

Especially when he heard the news that Neji visited Yamanaka Haiichi, Kosuke, and Toshimitsu one after another after school yesterday, he couldn't help but smile.

"I used to think that the child's character was a bit extreme. Now it seems that it was only because of his father's accident that he felt pain and anger, and his temper became a bit extreme. Now it seems that he is the same as Hizashi. He has a generous personality, is kind to others, and knows how to be grateful.”

The ANBU standing in front of Sarutobi Hiruzen obviously disagreed with his judgment.

"My subordinates feel that it is not trustworthy that he is so worldly and tactful at such a young age. It is most likely the result of the instruction or guidance of Hinata Nizu or Hinata Yokoyama."

"Heh, so what?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen was not annoyed at all by the ANBU in front of him who dared to refute him. Instead, he couldn't help but chuckle.

"Shinnosuke, not everyone has to be like you and completely give up their identity and the selfless help from their elders."

The reason is also very simple. The ANBU named Shinnosuke in front of him is none other than his eldest son, Sarutobi Shinnosuke.

(About the eldest son and daughter-in-law of Hiruzen Sarutobi, there is no other definite information except that they are elite ANBU jounin, so the most common Sarutobi Shinnosuke in the fandom is used here.)

"Besides, I would rather see this child become the link between the village and the Hyuga clan."

As Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi's considerations are obviously longer-term and wider than those of his son.

"Both Uchiha and Hinata have always been too self-centered. It seems that when talking about them, Konoha needs to be put behind those two surnames."

As the disciple and successor of the Second Hokage Senju Tobirama, although he is not as radical as his friend Danzo, the two have the same philosophy.

This is why he has let Danzo go all these years.

Danzo is his best candidate to test the bottom line of Konoha's wealthy and powerful families, and he is also his best partner to continue to promote the ideals of his teacher Senju Tobirama.

It's a pity that he never considered that compared to Konoha's wealthy and wealthy families, their family's behavior of controlling the position of Hokage, even slandering a hero, and eventually leading to his suicide, was actually different from those of the wealthy and wealthy families in Konoha. How big a difference can the approach make?

It's nothing more than turning blood into master. Only the relationship has changed, but the essence has not changed at all.

"Bang bang bang!"

There was a knock on the door and the moment the secretary walked into the office, there was no trace of Sarutobi Shinnosuke who was standing next to Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"Sandaime-sama, I would like to see you at Yamanaka Kaiichi."

"Haiyi? Let him come in."

Although it was strange why Yamanaka Haiichi came to visit again, Sarutobi Hiruzen obviously would not refuse.

Yamanaka Haiichi, who didn't know that he had interrupted the rare chat time between Sarutobi and his son, came here this time, naturally because of Neji's request yesterday.

Many friends are many roads, many enemies are many walls.

As the leader of the mountain clan, he knew this truth very well.

Even leaving aside the Hyuga clan, the strength shown by Neji alone was enough to make him look sideways. Even if it was to let Neci help his daughter when performing tasks in the future, he would be happy to take this trip.

After all, in his opinion, what Neji wanted was nothing more than a dispensable ninja tool. With how much Sarutobi Hiruzen valued it now, let alone exchange it with the reward of this mission. Free gift, as long as Neji asks for it, it's not impossible.

Since Neji can definitely get it, he is naturally happy to be a smooth favor.

However, after hearing his purpose, Sarutobi Hiruzen was obviously a little stunned, and then he felt a little confused about whether to laugh or cry.

Unfortunately, he and his eldest son also discussed Neji's behavior of visiting Yamanaka Haiichi, Kosuke, and Toshimitsu yesterday, and it turned out that both father and son were terribly wrong.

Especially when he thought about the comment he had made to Neci before that he was "generous, kind, and grateful", he couldn't help but helplessly shake his head, not knowing what expression to make.

"Sandaime-sama, is that ninja tool very important?"

Yamanaka Haiichi, who didn't know what Sarutobi Hiruzen was thinking, looked at him with a strange look on his face and shook his head slightly. He couldn't help but feel stunned and a little surprised.

"Although that ninja tool is strange, it just has an unexpected advantage. Once others know its effect, it will have no effect."

"Then you just..."

Now Yamanaka Haiichi was even more curious.

"It's nothing, I just feel that Neji is a little too naughty kid. At that time, I didn't dare to ask for anything from me, but he actually asked you to be a lobbyist."

"Ha, maybe he is worried about leaving a bad impression on you, Sandaime-sama."

Seeing that Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't seem to have any intention of refusing, Yamanaka Haiichi felt relieved.

"Tell him to come to me on his own."

However, Sarutobi Hiruzen obviously did not have the idea of ​​"letting go" Neci so easily. Since Neci was so unwilling to come to see him, the more he wanted Neci to come in person.

"Okay, my subordinate will definitely tell him the truth. Haha."

As if thinking of Neji's troubled expression after hearing the news, Yamanaka Haiichi laughed a little unkindly.

After seeing off Yamanaka Kaiichi, Sarutobi Hiruzen was about to bow his head and deal with the village's government affairs when another figure appeared in the office, forcing him to raise his head again.

Today doesn't seem like a good day to deal with government affairs.

"Did you find anything unusual during your trip to the Country of Craftsmen?"

The person who came was Kakashi Hatake, whom Yamato had been unable to find when he was in the country of Takumi.

And Sarutobi Hiruzen was also slightly curious about him "coming back late".

Judging from Kakashi's performance in the past few years since he entered the Anbu, he must have made an unexpected discovery in the country of craftsmen. Otherwise, he would definitely return to Konoha before Yamanaka Haiichi and his team.

"Reporting to the Sandaime-sama, the original purpose of Nebu and Danzo's trip to the Craftsman Country was not the ultimate weapon from the Craftsman Ninja Village."

Sure enough, as soon as he came up, he dropped a big bomb.

"But Uchiha Shisui!"