Hokage: My destiny is me, I am Hokage

After seeing Qianna and Kushina put aside their worries, Mikado Yota began to lead them to find a nearby hotel where they could wait for Ruri's return.

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On the other side, Liuli followed the Anbu to the Hokage's office. As soon as Liuli arrived in front of the door, Sarutobi Hiruzen's words came from inside the room.

"Is Liuli here? Come in quickly."

After hearing what Sarutobi Hiruzen said, Uchiha Ruri also opened the door without hesitation and walked into the office calmly.

After walking in, Liuli frowned unconsciously as he looked at the scene in the room. Sarutobi Hiruzen was not the only one in the room. Setsuna Uchiha, the leader of the Uchiha clan, was also in the room. Looking at Setsuna Uchiha's smile, Liuli His expression became even colder.

After seeing Uchiha Ruri coming in, Sarutobi Hiruzen said with a kind face.

"Liu Li, you have made great contributions to this mission. Just now we were discussing with the Setsuna clan leader what kind of reward would be appropriate."

"Hokage-sama, thank you for your trouble. This is what you need to do as a ninja, and there is no reward."

Uchiha Ruri's eyes were still cold, and there was no change due to Sarutobi Hiruzen's words. For her, she no longer needed Sarutobi Hiruzen's rewards to strengthen herself. Yota's secret technique had already taken up too much of her energy. .

After hearing Liuli's words, Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression remained unchanged and he spoke slowly.

"We know that with your strength, Ruri, you really don't need more ninjutsu to enrich yourself, and you will not be short of chakra metal."

After speaking, he glanced at the sword carried behind Uchiha Ruri and continued.

"However, I discussed with the Setsuna clan leader for a while and decided to compensate you in terms of position. Moreover, with your current strength, you are indeed not suitable to be a chuunin."

"What does Hokage-sama mean?"

After hearing Sarutobi Hiruzen's answer, Uchiha Ruri's tone became even colder.

As if he did not hear the coldness in Uchiha Ruri's words, Sarutobi Hiruzen's kind face became more serious.

"Now, as Hokage, I recognize Uchiha Ruri as a chuunin for promotion to jounin, and at the same time appoint Uchiha Ruri as the captain of the seventh ANBU team."

After the words fell, before Liuli could speak, Uchiha took the lead and said instantly

"Ruri, why don't you thank Hokage-sama quickly."

Uchiha was filled with pride for a moment. As a ninja under the exclusive command of the Hokage, Anbu's missions were always confidential, let alone the team leader. Such a position could be said to be a middle-level position in the village. As long as Liuli joined Anbu It will definitely bring more benefits to the Uchiha clan.

It's not that Uchiha Setsuna didn't expect Sarutobi Hiruzen to want to separate Mikado Yota and the others. On the contrary, Uchiha Setsuna knew very well, but even the three shadow-level experts couldn't compete with the Hokage family in the village. Personnel confrontation.

You must know that the shadow-level powerhouses of the Hokage family include Danzo, Tsunade (fear of blood), Orochimaru (crazy), Jiraiya, and Sarutobi Hiruzen. It is better to fight for some benefits for the clan now.

"Ha, ha! Hokage-sama, Setsuna Clan Chief, I have never agreed to such a position from the beginning to the end. When did you get the illusion?"

"you put..."

Liuli let out a cold chuckle, exuding the powerful aura of a shadow-level powerhouse.

Uchiha's face was full of anger for a moment, and before he even uttered a few words of scolding, he was suppressed by Ruri's powerful aura and was speechless.

Seeing Uchiha Setsuna's embarrassed expression, Liuli was filled with disdain. Such a guy couldn't even tell what the right path was and how to lead the Uchiha clan back to its former glory.

"Presumptuous, Uchiha Ruri, this is the Hokage Building, not the Uchiha clan's clan."

A more powerful aura rose from the somewhat elderly Sarutobi Hiruzen, resisting the powerful aura in front of Uchiha Setsuna. At this time, Uchiha Setsuna gasped for air.

At this time, the kindness on Sarutobi Hiruzen's face had long since disappeared, and he said in a cold tone.

"Uchiha Ruri Chunin, now join the ANBU. This is the Hokage's order for a Chunin."

At the same time, Uchiha Ryu didn't look moved at all. He slowly stretched out his palm to remove the forehead protector and said in a calm tone.

"Since Hokage-sama insists on this, then I have no choice but to give up my identity as a ninja and become a civilian. Hokage-sama should not have the right to order a civilian from the Fire Country. After all, my lord is only the name of the Fire Country in name."

After saying that, Uchiha Ruri slowly stepped forward and put down the ninja forehead protector in his hand.

After seeing Ruri's actions, Sarutobi Hiruzen's face became a little stiff. Konoha did not expressly stipulate that ninjas could not give up their identity as ninjas, but ninjas were Konoha's privileged class after all, and who would give up so easily.

Looking at the forehead protector on the table, Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression inevitably began to soften.

"Uchiha Ruri, you have to think clearly and don't act on impulse. This is your identity as a ninja. It's for your own good to join ANBU. Only by joining ANBU can you better help the village. With your talent, it won't be a big deal to become the Hokage's assistant. Difficult things.”

"Liuli, you really need to think about it carefully."

Uchiha Setsuna looked at Uchiha Ruri with longing. Such a promise from Sarutobi Hiruzen was too big for the Uchiha clan. He really didn't want to give up the opportunity for the Uchiha clan to join the center of power for the first time in decades.

And from the moment Uchiha Ruri put down the ninja forehead protector in front of Sarutobi Hiruzen, he was no longer the nominal subordinate of Sarutobi Hiruzen. He turned directly and walked towards the door. After hearing the voices of the two people, Ruri didn't show any signs of it. pause.

It wasn't until they closed the door that a disdainful word reached their ears.

"Become the Hokage's assistant and sit in the village like the Hokage, watching the buds on the big trees burn out?"

For a moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen's face became even uglier, his eyes fixed on the leaving figure of Uchiha Ruri.

The Hokage's office fell silent for a moment.

This time, not only did the trio of Mikado Yota not break up, but Uchiha Ruri completely lost his restraint.

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the other side

Mikado Yota and the others did not start eating, they were still waiting for Liuli to come back.

Looking at the food that was constantly being served on the table, the three of them were still chatting.

At this time, a gentle smile appeared on the corner of Qian Nai's mouth, and she suddenly said: "Qian Nai is back."

Not long after the words fell, the door of the private room was opened.

Liuli casually found a seat and sat down with a nonchalant expression. At this time, Mikado Yota and others also noticed that the forehead protector on Liuli's forehead had disappeared.