Naruto: In the name of the Senju, he made the ninja world tremble.

As noon approached, inside the Hokage Building, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Orochimaru, who was standing in the shadows, flipping through battle reports sent back from the border.

"Although Anko was attacked, fortunately, she was discovered early by the Jonin in the camp, so she is not seriously injured." Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Orochimaru, whose face was devoid of any emotion, pondered for a moment, and then spoke first.

Since failing to secure the position of Fourth Hokage, his most talented disciple has lived a secluded life, gradually drifting apart from his former subordinates and even his own teacher, whom he couldn't fathom what was going on.

Currently, only Mitarashi Anko can approach Orochimaru. He will leave Konoha in ten days to meet the Daimyo and will not return for about half a month. During this time, someone needs to monitor Shimura Danzo.

He knew that Orochimaru and Danzo had been in contact, but he believed in Orochimaru's feelings for his disciple Anko, and that Orochimaru couldn't be kept in the dark about Danzo's actions against Anko.

In fact, Hiruzen Sarutobi believed he had guessed correctly, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face as he watched Orochimaru's departing figure.

Walking down the long corridor, the bright windows kept the cold wind out, and only the warm sunlight fell on Orochimaru, dispelling his gloomy aura.

Orochimaru ignored the slightly fearful looks from those around him and stood by the window, gazing into the distance at the location of the Hokage Rock.

Through decades of ups and downs, the position of Hokage has changed hands four times, but the Hokage Rock still stands firmly in place, and it will witness the changing of many more Hokage in the future.

Therefore, only eternity is the most important thing. The human body is really too weak. To abandon this frail body, more experiments are needed.

Konoha was no longer a suitable place for him. The complex web of interpersonal relationships and interests filled Orochimaru with a sense of unease.

This is the last time, teacher.

"I'll say it one last time, you're not allowed to open it until these sacred three minutes are up!" Uchiha Yue glared with his round eyes, baring his little fangs as he warned the restless Chiba across from him, his right hand pressing tightly against the sukiyaki lid.

Chiba, the team's number one foodie, finally withdrew her restless fingers and took the sushi Iruka handed her, starting to nibble on it.

Ten seconds later, Chiba, who had just finished eating five sushi pieces in three bites, calmed herself down before looking at Genma-sensei, who was drinking sake across from her.

"Genma-sensei, you just said that if we complete one more B-rank mission, we can apply for the Chunin Exams? Is the village in such a hurry now?"

Chiba naturally knew the process of becoming a Chunin in the village, but he didn't expect that the three of them would face the test so soon.

Upon hearing Chiyu's question, Genma Shiranui tilted his head back and drank the remaining sake in his mouth before letting out a satisfied sigh and looking at the three little ones in front of him.

"Special treatment is necessary. These are special times. Anyone who performs well in battle can be promoted. Don't forget that during the Third Shinobi World War, someone in the village was promoted to Chunin at the age of 6."

When Genma Shiranui finished speaking, he specifically mentioned the most brilliant genius of his generation, and expressed a hint of regret in his words, saying that the other person's talent should not have stopped at the level of an elite Jonin.

If it weren't for the burden of that heirloom from his best friend, he actually had a chance to become the Fifth Hokage.

Just as Qianyu and the others were pondering the phrase "special handling for special cases," the three minutes for the sukiyaki pot were up. The moment the lid was opened, a rich aroma accompanied by rising steam wafted out.

From Qianyu's perspective, the broth in the pot was bubbling violently, fully blending the aromas of beef, mushrooms, tofu, and other ingredients, making his mouth water.

Refusing the raw egg liquid offered by Iruka, Chiyu picked up a perfectly cooked slice of beef with her chopsticks, lightly dipped it in a little balsamic vinegar, and then put it in her mouth to chew slowly.

The rich flavor of the beef, combined with the tangy tang of the vinegar, not only gave him the satisfaction of the meat juices filling his mouth but also whetted his appetite.

Tsuki and Iruka strongly disagreed with Chiyu's unorthodox way of eating, believing that sukiyaki must be coated with raw egg yolk to be authentic.

Unfortunately, Chiyu absolutely refused to accept this. Not to mention raw egg liquid, she also refused to accept raw fish or other similar foods.

"Teacher Genma, what will happen if I don't pass the Chunin Exams this time?" Chiba asked, picking up another piece of smooth tofu and savoring it.

Genma Shiranui, who was having the staff prepare the next pot of sukiyaki, fell silent for a moment upon hearing this. "Those who don't pass will continue to form a genin team with the new recruits."

"In other words, you might separate." As Genma Shiranui said this, his gaze fell on Iruka.

He knew that things had to be said openly and honestly, and that leaving the child to guess or understand might only add to their burden.

When Iruka saw his teacher's gaze fall on him, a hint of loneliness appeared in his eyes. But he quickly realized that his ideal was never to become the strongest ninja; that was Chiba and Tsuki's ideal.

Seeing that Iruka had adjusted his emotions so quickly, Chiba and Uchiha Tsuki exchanged a glance, a hint of relief in their eyes. This might not be a bad thing.

Genma Shiranui, who also witnessed this scene, smiled. The next second, three thick stacks of banknotes were placed equally in front of the three of them, which was the reward for the last mission.

"Teacher Genma, is this your share?" With just one glance, Chiba knew that the share was wrong; the three of them had received too much money.

The rewards for missions issued by Konoha Village do not include the village's cut, so the rewards received each time are the full amount, and then distributed among the team members.

In ninja squads like this, led by Jonin, the Jonin receives 50%, and the remaining 50% is divided among the three members.

Qianyu weighed the reward in her hand; it was at least 100,000 taels. Adding the rewards Yue and Iruka received, the total exceeded that of a typical B-rank mission.

"The teacher is very satisfied with your performance this time, so I won't charge you a penny." Genma Shiranui said after putting a piece of tofu into his mouth in the boiling soup and taking a sip of sake.

"Don't waste money. Tomorrow, go and buy some good combat uniforms and handy ninja tools. We'll be setting off in ten days. A B-rank mission requires fighting against ninjas."

"Don't be careless. Don't be stingy with your reward money. Turning it into strength is the right way to use it."

The three people present nodded silently at Genma's statement. Not to mention Yue and Iruka, even Chiba was in dire need of money.

Granny Momoka's educational philosophy is similar to that of a doting mother who spoils her child. She is never stingy when it comes to ninjutsu, but she is quite strict when it comes to money and enjoyment.

The most common example is that Granny Momoka always uses one of the three legendary Sannin of Konoha as a negative example to remind Chiba. As for who it is, Chiba doesn't have the habit of talking badly about people behind their backs.

It just so happens that I haven't had a chance to exchange the windfall I received last time for paper money, and now these rewards have come at just the right time.

In a great mood, Qianyu's appetite increased even more, and she immediately transformed into a rice connoisseur, unleashing a storm of delicious food.