Naruto: I became a super shadow in the Anbu.

Chapter 365 Akimichi Torifu's Refusal

The yellow dog was the first to rush into the Hokage's office.

Black Ant, as the squad leader, personally went to inform him, and Yellow Dog realized that something serious had happened.

He quickly went to the Third Generation's side and saw the small scroll on the table.

Those were small scrolls tied to the legs of the ninja hawk, used to transmit urgent information.

His pupils shrank instantly.

Was Mitokado En, the consultant, killed by Abi?
The second to enter was Nara deer antlers.

Hiruzen Sarutobi pushed the small scroll to Nara Kaguya across the table, who quickly picked it up.

Lord Yan... was he killed?
Nara Shikano gently put down the scroll, stood to one side, and frowned as he began to ponder.

This incident has had a huge impact on Konoha...
Akimichi Torifu was the previous Jonin team leader. During the First Shinobi World War, Torifu was poisoned by Chiyo. After his body multiplied, the poison spread, and he suffered poison injuries far more severe than ordinary ninjas.

Uncle Toki retired early and handed over the position of Jonin Squad Leader to himself.

I am 35 years old this year, and I am the youngest person in the senior management.

With a position vacant at the top, it's unclear whether the Third Hokage intends to promote someone in their mid-30s, find a replacement among the older generation of ninjas, or even choose someone in their mid-20s.

If we're talking about promoting someone in their mid-30s, Orochimaru, who's 28, is the most likely candidate, but it's unclear whether he'd be willing.

Sakumo Hatake would certainly be willing, but he was too focused on the lives of ninjas and too idealistic, which made him incompatible with the current Konoha.

Among the older generation of ninjas, there weren't many options left, and not many of them were still alive.

I wonder if Uncle Qu Feng will take this opportunity to make a comeback.

If Togashi returns to the fold, becoming the Jonin class leader and advisor, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio's influence will reach its peak.

As for the new generation around 20 years old... Nara Kaguya glanced at the yellow dog.

The yellow dog has a chance, but is it really capable of doing the job?

Mitokado Homura is a foreign affairs advisor who represents Konoha on diplomatic missions to various countries and ninja villages.

One wrong move and you could be ambushed and assassinated, just like what happened to Advisor Yan this time.

Yellow Dog is a master of assassination, but assassinating others and guarding against being assassinated are two different things.

You can fail countless times to assassinate someone, but if you succeed on the last attempt, you will complete the assassination.

You can only fail once to guard against assassination, but you can succeed countless times. If you fail once, you lose everything.

Nara Shikano carefully considered his options and calculated the possibilities.

It's a difficult choice, and I believe the Third Hokage is in the same boat, unable to make a decision in a short time.

The third one to enter was Danzo.

Danzo went into hiding, and apart from the Root organization, he only provided advice to the Hokage.

His visits to the Hokage's office were mostly routine, to hear information that only high-ranking officials were qualified to know.

"Danzo..."

Danzo heard Hiruzen Sarutobi call his name but did not respond. He simply sat down on the sofa.

"Danzo, come with me to the Akimichi clan's territory later."

Danzo was about to refuse, but he noticed that Hiruzen Sarutobi's tone was strange, carrying a hint of dejection and pleading.

He asked, "Why go to the Akimichi clan's territory? What's wrong with taking the wind?"

The third generation leader did not answer immediately; he seemed lost in thought.

Nara Shikano's eyes flickered slightly; the Hokage was heading to the Akimichi clan's territory.

It's Uncle Feng!
It seems that the Third Generation's favorite is Uncle Torifu, their teammate.

The excitement vanished in an instant, and Nara Shika began to worry.

Can Uncle Touko really complete his mission of visiting various countries and ninja villages?
Uncle Torifu was injured in the nerves by Chiyo's poison years ago, which is why he retired.

Putting aside whether the poison injury has any effect, even if it doesn't, how much strength can a ninja who has been idle for seven or eight years really have?
If Uncle Feng were to go on this mission, the three tribes of Pig, Deer, and Butterfly would certainly need to be equipped with the most elite guards.

In this way, the pig, deer, and butterfly tribes became easy targets for the village.

Nara Shikaku was in a bind, considering the infamous enemies like Sarutobi Kanosuke, Tobi, and Uchiha Madara, as well as the other ninja villages dissatisfied with the territorial divisions of the Second Shinobi World War.

Being an advisor is an honor, but it is also a responsibility.

After a long pause, Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "En... has been killed."

Danzo suddenly turned his head, his one eye fixed on Hiruzen Sarutobi.

They've been together since the day they enrolled at the ninja academy.

Upon hearing the news of Mitokado Homura's death, Danzo felt it was all too real.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes were lowered, and he didn't seem to be faking it.

Is the purpose of going to the Akimichi clan's territory to ask Akimichi to take the wind out of the mountains again?

So, Yan is really dead?
"Yan? Who killed him?"

"hooligan."

After his initial shock, Danzo felt a pang of regret.

If the fox is killed early on, it won't interfere with his attempt to steal Uchiha Nobi's Mangekyou Sharingan, and Tobi won't be able to obtain the Mangekyou Sharingan.

"Where's Fox? Where is he? Wasn't he supposed to be investigating the movements of Madara Uchiha's rogue ninja organization?"

Yellow Dog said, "The fox is in the Land of Rain. A few days ago, Ninja Eagle sent back a message that they were searching hard, but to no avail."

Danzo was very unhappy. Did Madara Uchiha also have to avoid the fox's sharp edge? Why not fight the fox head-on?
Remembering the deceased Mitokado Homura, Danzo said, "I understand. I'll go to the Akimichi clan's territory with you later."

Upon hearing Danzo's agreement, Nara Shikazuki frowned. This was troublesome; how should they choose among the Ino-Shika-Cho trio?
Not long after, Xiaochun, who had switched dorm rooms, walked in.

Koharu Utatane is in charge of Konoha's internal affairs. She is busy with complicated matters every day and doesn't speak much on important issues. At most, she mediates the conflict between Hiruzen, Danzo, and Enma.

As soon as Xiaochun entered the office, she noticed the atmosphere was off; everyone seemed very serious.

She sighed inwardly, wondering where she had suffered this loss.

"Xiaochun..."

Koharu felt a bad premonition as she turned to her new room. Could it be related to her?
In an instant, she thought of her daughter, Xi.

Could it be that something has happened in Kyoto, the land of rivers?

"Koharu..." Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice was heavy with sorrow: "Mitomon Homura has arrived outside the capital of Kyoto in the Land of Rivers. Mitomon Koshi and Mitomon Nozomi, a married couple, came out of the city to greet him."

Afei attacked them; Yan, his son, and Xi were all killed.

Upon hearing this news, Koharu Utatane was struck dumb.

She looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi in disbelief, then at Danzo, and then back at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Neither of the two men said anything.

Nara Shikaku handed the small scroll to Koharu, the advisor. After reading it, Koharu turned around in a daze and left the office.

Every ninja will die.

When Koharu Utatane was young, she risked her life for Konoha, knowing that she could be killed at any time.

However, my own death and my daughter's death are two different things.

If she could, she would be 200% willing to die in place of her daughter.

She once thought that marrying Mitokado Homura's son was the best outcome for her daughter.

Childhood sweethearts, graduated together, teammates.

With the help of Mitokado Yanagi, her daughter and son-in-law are doing well.

The only pity is that they were all commoner ninjas, unlike bloodline ninjas who could inherit powerful abilities.

After more than a decade of training by their second-generation teacher, they inherited much of his knowledge and skills. Mitokado Homura has been trying his best to pass on these skills to Echizen and Nozomi.

But it was all too late, all over...
After a long silence in the office, Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up.

"Let's go, Danzo, let's all go to the Akimichi clan's territory."

The four entered the territory of the Akimichi clan.

Before the news of Mitokado Homura's murder had spread, the village acted as if nothing had happened.

Along the way, many Ino-Shika-Cho ninjas bowed to the higher-ups and Nara Shika.

However, the higher-ups seemed impatient today, walking quickly and barely responding to the ninja's salute.

Deep within the Akimichi clan's territory, Akimichi Torifu was lying on an extra-wide recliner, dozing off while facing a small lake.

Nara Shika's heart sank. They were already thirty meters behind Uncle Tokifumi, who knew nothing about it.

Instead, it was Akimichi Yamashiro, who was outside the courtyards, who first noticed and instantly appeared by the small lake.

"Uncle, the Hokage and the others are here to see you!"

Upon hearing his nephew Akimichi Yamashiro's words, Akimichi Torifu opened his eyes and said, "The Hokage is here? Where are they? Are they in the main hall? We'll have to make him wait; the main hall is quite far."

Akimichi Torifu's words clearly reached the ears of Konoha's higher-ups.

Nara Shikaku had a bad feeling.

"Uncle! The Hokage and the others are right behind you."

Akimichi Torifu turned his head and saw several people behind him. He clumsily got up from the swaying recliner.

It was only after Akimichi Yamashiro pressed down on the rocking chair that Akimichi Torifu stood up on the ground.

"Hiruzen, Danzo, what brings you two here?" Akimichi Torifu said with a smile, "What, are you having a class reunion?"

Danzo said stiffly, "Torifu, Mitokado Homura was killed by Madara Uchiha's subordinates. We need you to come out of seclusion, serve as an advisor, and take charge of Konoha's foreign affairs."

Akimichi Torifu's pupils constricted sharply: "What? En was killed?"

Mitokado Homura was very popular among them. When Akimichi Torifu was the leader of the Jonin team, he had the best relationship with Mitokado Homura and always stood by him.

Akimichi Torifu knew Mitokado Homura's trump card and asked, "Uchiha Madara's subordinate? He's dead too, right? With Homura's abilities, he could at least take someone down with him."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "Madara Uchiha's subordinate is named Tobi, and he is not dead."

The information sent back by the guardian ninja said that although Tobi was in a sorry state, he survived.

He arrogantly spared the life of the guardian ninja, just to send the news back to the village.

Akimichi Torifu's eyes were filled with sorrow: "When Yan is buried, remember to let me know, I want to attend Yan's funeral too."

Danzo pressed on, saying, "Torifu, get ready. You'll be coming down from the mountain as an advisor in a few days."

Akimichi Torifu shook his head and said, "Danzo and Hiruzen, forget about them coming out of the mountains."

I'm willing to die for Konoha, though it will be a slow death.

There's something wrong with my nervous system; if a kunai pierces my calf, I won't feel pain for several minutes.

"Making me an advisor will only hinder Konoha and harm the village."

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo exchanged a glance, and finally Hiruzen said, "Alright, I'll have someone notify you in advance about the funeral for Kaze and En."

After seeing Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others off, Nara Kazumi returned and saw Uncle Torifuji with one hand on the headrest of the rocking chair. He lightly jumped up, his fat body swaying from side to side in the air like a round leaf, before slowly landing in the rocking chair.

Nara Shikanobu was shocked; this was hardly the sign of a nervous system breakdown.

(End of this chapter)