Chapter 268 Deputy Minister of ANBU

Sarutobi Hiruzen was currently processing documents.

It seems that every time Mai Uchiha comes to the office, Hiruzen Sarutobi is working on documents.

Although the old man has fallen from his prime, he still has the strength of a shadow level. He has a sharp ear and eyesight... and can fight in all directions at night.

Just now, Uchiha Mai and Kakashi had a few words of conversation outside the door. As a top powerhouse, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't possibly not hear it.

Mai Uchiha had every reason to suspect that Hiruzen Sarutobi was being serious and pretending to be busy.

Uchiha Wu came in for a long time, and Sarutobi Hiruzen never raised his head. After processing a document, he took out another one from the pile of documents next to him.

Judging from his slow demeanor and the mountain-like pile of documents next to him, it would take at least two or three hours to finish.

Leave me alone, right? Okay.

Mai Uchiha was very calm and did not disturb her. She reminded Sarutobi of Hiruzen's plan and did not even find a sofa or chair to sit down on.

Without saying a word, he just stood at the door for three or four hours, very patiently.

After all the documents were processed, Sarutobi Hiruzen raised his head and was slightly startled when he saw Uchiha Mai, and said with surprise and joy: "Dance?

When did you come back?"

Excellent acting skills.

"I just came back not long ago." Uchiha Mai replied.

Sarutobi Hiruzen slapped his forehead, suddenly remembered something, and said: "Yes, after Kakashi went out, someone did knock on the door and come in.

There are too many things that need to be dealt with recently. For the sake of the village and the soldiers on the front line, I dare not delay for a moment.

As I get older, my thinking is far less clear than before. I have to devote more attention to processing these documents. Alas, I can't stand it.

Have you been standing here for at least half an hour?

You are one of the ANBU captains, the heroic ninja who defeated the Iwagakure troops. If you need anything from me in the future, if I am too busy, just call me."

Leave this outfit alone, right?

Uchiha Mai did not correct Sarutobi Hiruzen's comment on saying three or four hours as half an hour, but just smiled and said: "It's only half an hour.

Or is your work, Hokage-sama, more important? Compared with the soldiers who are on the front lines and risking their lives, standing there for half an hour, what does it mean?"

Indeed, whether you stand for half an hour or three or four hours, it is not as dangerous as standing on the front line.

But, Uchiha Mai has just returned from the front line. No matter how tired you are of processing documents, what does it matter?

Sarutobi Hiruzen felt uncomfortable, and he didn't know whether Uchiha Mai meant to mention this.

In any case, the longer Sarutobi Hiruzen was entangled in this matter, the less confident he became.

Putting this aside, Sarutobi Hiruzen left his seat, took Mai Uchiha's hand, and sat on the sofa beside him amiably.

Like a kind old grandfather, he said with concern: "Speaking of the front line, Wu, you just came back from the front line.

You are the hero who defeated the Iwagakure troops, and you have fought against the Four-Tails Jinchuuriki and Onoki successively, with outstanding results.

Logically speaking, the village should organize manpower in advance to welcome your triumph.

But considering that Konoha has been involved in the war for two years, and its war-weariness has become increasingly serious, I did not approve this matter.

You don’t mind, do you?”

"how could be?"

Uchiha Mai patted her chest and said with dignity: "Konoha's interests are greater than anything else, and no Konoha ninja can be superior to Konoha.

What's more, it only temporarily defeated the Iwa ninja troops, severely damaged the four-tailed jinchūriki, and severed Onoki's arm.

Iwagakure Village still has the strength to fight, but I heard that they organized another army a few days ago to attack the Land of Fire again.

Ohnoki's ambition has not been extinguished, so how can it be called a triumph? This is just a small and insignificant victory.

When one day I completely defeat Ohnoki's ambition and capture him and bring him to you to apologize, then it will be called a great victory, and then it will be qualified as a triumph."

Are you so loud?

Although it was unclear whether Mai Uchiha was acting, just imagining the scene of Onoki bowing his head and confessing to himself made Sarutobi Hiruzen a little excited.

The second trial, Uchiha Mai responded perfectly.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's third trial followed.

The old man nodded slightly and praised: "Well, you are worthy of being the number one genius in the ninja world in a hundred years. Seeing your high-spirited look reminds me of my old self.

I remember that when I followed Tobirama-sama and fought on the battlefield, I had the same ambition."

The conversation changed and Hiruzen Sarutobi asked again: "Mai, there is something I don't quite understand.

How did your strength achieve such a huge improvement in a short period of time? Is it because of your eyes?

The information sent back by Orochimaru said that your eyes have mutated. I am very puzzled.

To what extent can you mutate to the point where you have the power to fight against the Four-Tailed Jinchuuriki and Ohnoki?"

This is the third trial.

Every master in the ninja world has his own trump card. Most ninjas don't like to reveal their trump cards to others.

Orochimaru had already seen the secret of Uchiha's dancing eyes, and in the information sent back, he introduced the speculation about the consciousness-only Sharingan to Sarutobi Hiruzen in detail.

The old man just wanted to test whether Mai Uchiha would hide the ability of the Sharingan.

If so, it proves that he regards the old man as a potential enemy, rather than a loyal elder who can be trusted to support him and his boss.

"Is such that……"

Without thinking, Mai Uchiha repeated what she had just said to Fugaku and to Hiruzen Sarutobi, and introduced the power of the Consciousness-Sharingan in detail without reservation.

Revealing ability? It doesn’t matter at all.

As the saying goes, truly awesome people are not afraid of being targeted.

Just like Ōnoki, Mai Uchiha had already had a bad luck to injure Ōnoki's back, and was always on guard against his Dust Release, but still couldn't defeat Ōnoki.

You are awesome, just look at my eyes to death.

Finally, Uchiha Mai added: "I had a premonition when I was ambushed by Hanzo in Amegakure Village.

If Hanzo's spiritual power can be absorbed, these eyes can show their true power.

I was confused by the power and couldn't bear it, so I took it upon myself to join forces with the rebel Red Sand Scorpion of Sunagakure Village and jointly killed Hanzo.

Please punish me, Hokage-sama."

Mai Uchiha retreated in order to advance, but Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't know what to do.

From the moment she entered the office, Mai Uchiha's performance was perfect. She was neither arrogant nor impetuous and respected herself as the Hokage.

Even the ability of the mutated Sharingan was told to him without reservation, and the introduction was more detailed than what was written in Orochimaru's information.

Hiruzen Sarutobi must be very afraid of this kind of dangerous ability. But when it comes to danger, which strong person who can rival the Shadow of a Village is not dangerous?

Hatake Sakumo specializes in attacking people. He has met privately with Sarutobi Hiruzen more than once in the past, and every time there was a chance that he would suddenly get violent and kill the old man.

The master's flying thunder god technique is so magical that he can suddenly move to Sarutobi Hiruzen's bedside in the middle of the night and stab him to death.

Just because Uchiha Mai's ability is more dangerous, it is not appropriate to play the unreasonable way.

What's more, Uchiha Mai finally explained his motive for killing Hanzo.

It is normal for young people to desire power and enjoy grudges without being wronged. Besides, they have not done anything illegal.

You can do it as long as there is no law prohibiting it. There is no rule in Konoha that says you cannot kill Hanzo, and you cannot join forces with the rebellious ninja of Sunagakure Village.

Uchiha Mai was just afraid that Sarutobi Hiruzen would choose to settle the matter, so she took it upon herself to deceive and not retaliate.

Doesn't this just prove that in Mai Uchiha's heart, Naruto is very important?

It was precisely because I respected the Hokage and knew that there would be no room for turning around after the Hokage took the shot, that I bypassed the Hokage and made his own decision.

It's just a young man's petty willfulness. Everything Mai Uchiha has done pales in comparison to Danzo's old-timer.

Danzo dared to fight Sarutobi Hiroshi in public and openly questioned his decision.

Most of Sarutobi Hiruzen's suspicions and fears about Uchiha Mai were put aside at this moment. The reason why he did not let go completely was because Uchiha Mai's performance was too perfect.

It was so perfect that even Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't fault it.

No... the problems of young people being motivated and self-reliant were not seen in him at all, which made Sarutobi Hiruzen uneasy.

Hou Huo Qubing, the champion of the Han Dynasty, was so high-spirited that he shot Li Gan, Li Guang's third son, in the street because the latter had beaten his uncle Wei Qing.

Ming general Lan Yu was arrogant about his merits and asked for rewards. He invaded people's fields and was discovered by the censor. Not only did he not cooperate with the work, but he even flogged the censor.

The above examples abound, this is the norm.

Unable to catch the flaws in Mai Uchiha's character, Sarutobi Hiruzen never felt at ease.

"The incident with Hanzo has passed. The fact that you were able to join forces with the Red Sand Scorpion to kill him is a reflection of your ability.

You didn't do anything wrong, but you eliminated a potential disadvantage for our troops in Yuyin Village, which is still a great achievement."
To be continued...