Chapter 211 Prologue
Hokage's office.
"Hokage-sama."
"Well, let's talk about this mission."
"Yes, Hokage-sama, this mission."
Then, Hato and Heiichi began to report the details of the mission to the Third Generation one by one, while Shiro and the others stood aside and listened quietly, sometimes making some supplements.
But in general, the main focus is on Jiu Heiichi.
I don't know if it's because that Kumo Ninja died or because Shiro and the others weren't high enough level, but neither Heiichi nor Hato mentioned why that Kumo Ninja was so important.
But now Shilang doesn’t care about any of this, he only cares about one thing!
Unfortunately, he had to report on the mission and couldn't go. Moreover, Shiro didn't know what the village's attitude was towards him shooting the Cloud Ninja.
Originally, Shiro was a little relieved, because although the mission failed, they did not let Kumogakure succeed, so it could be considered as making up for the mistake, at least there should be no punishment.
However, everything Shiro saw after entering the village shook his heart, and he was now unsure of what the Sandai and the others meant.
Finally, as Shiro expected, Heiichi said what Shiro wanted to hear most.
"Hokage-sama, this is the course of the mission."
"Okay, I get it. This time it's not your fault. After all, no one expected the Raikage to take action personally. How about this? This mission won't be counted in your files. How about that?"
"Thank you, Hokage-sama. We will withdraw now."
The Sandai nodded, signaling that they could leave, but just as Shiro was about to leave with them, the Sandai said, "Shiro, stay."
Shiro was slightly taken aback, then replied, "Yes, Hokage-sama."
After everyone else left, Sandai stood up from his chair, carrying Shiro on his back, and looked out the window.
"Shiro, I hope you don't mind the gossip in the village. I will deal with it as soon as possible."
"I know, Hokage-sama."
"Shiro, please go down first."
"Yes, Hokage-sama." After saying that, Shirou exited the Hokage's office.
The third generation actually wanted to talk to Shiro again. After all, his talent was not weak, and he didn't want Shiro to bear a grudge against the village because of this.
Unfortunately, the words were on the tip of his tongue but he couldn't say them. This time, Shilang was indeed the most wronged one. His contribution in this mission could be said to be very great.
Whether it is providing the bird, fighting against Ai, or recovering the losses in time after the mission failed, it is all worthy of praise.
Moreover, the person in charge of this mission was not Shiro, he was just one of the members. However, the blame for the failure of this mission was directed to Shiro.
There is no doubt that this is unfair to Shiro.
The Sandaime looked at Shiro who had just walked out of the Hokage Building from the window, slowly exhaled a puff of cigarette, and said, "Go and invite Elder Danzo."
The Anbu lurking in the dark did not show up, but just responded and set off, leaving the third generation alone to look at the scenery outside the window and think.
Flagwood House.
"Knock, knock, knock."
"Shiro? Come in."
After hearing Sakumo's voice, Shiro breathed a sigh of relief, opened the door and walked in.
"teacher."
"Well, sit down first."
"yes."
After Shiro sat down, Sakumo said, "Shiro, I'm sorry for getting you into trouble this time."
"No, our mission has failed."
"Shiro, do you know why I failed this mission?"
"Yeah, I heard it was because he was saving his companions."
"Yes, to save his companions. Do you think it is right for a ninja to give up his mission for his companions?"
"That's right, companions are more important than missions."
"What if your companions accuse you of this?"
"It doesn't matter. I just want to save him. As long as he is saved, it's fine. What he thinks of it has nothing to do with me."
After hearing what Shirou said, Sakumo said with a smile on his face, "Follow your heart? I was right about you, Shirou."
"In the past, we ninjas were just swords in the hands of those in power, and we couldn't see the light of day. Therefore, we had to put aside our emotions and focus on our mission."
"But now that we live in the sun, we need to pick up the things we once discarded. I think this is one of the reasons why the first generation founded the village."
"Therefore, Shiro, you must remember that for a ninja, the most important thing is your companions, and only secondarily, the mission, because now we are no longer just a sword."
"Yes, Master, don't worry, I know."
"Of course I trust you, but I'll have to trouble you to take care of Kakashi from now on. That kid tends to get stuck in a rut, and I'm worried he might go astray."
"Teacher, why?" Shiro looked at him in surprise.
Judging from what he just said, Sakumo should think that he is not wrong, so there should be no reason for him to make that decision.
Sakumo shook his head and said, "This incident was just a lead-in. Just like your mission, although it failed, you weren't the one in charge, yet the blame for the mission's failure rests entirely on you. Aren't you confused?"
"The bottom line is that my contributions are too great, and I'm now the head of the Anbu. This position doesn't match my achievements. You should understand that, right?"
“Well, but you can do it too, teacher.”
Sakumo shook his head and interrupted Shiro: "It's not that simple. The position of Hokage cannot be held by any pure family ninja in Konoha."
"A pure family ninja?"
"To put it simply, if a ninja wants to become Hokage, you cannot be chosen unless your master is the Hokage."
"Because in the family, the clan leader's orders are the most important. Even if you become Hokage, according to the clan rules, you still have to obey the clan leader, so this is impossible."
"But the Third Hokage."
"Hokage-sama is Nidaime-sama's disciple, so his ties to the clan are weaker, and he himself is the clan leader, so his situation is special. Konoha does not allow any one ninja clan to rule."
"Then we can also not fight."
"Hahaha." Sakumo smiled and patted Shiro's head, saying, "It's still not that simple. The Hokage is chosen by everyone."
Although Sakumo's words were rather tactful, Shirou still understood what he meant.
The Hokage is chosen, and this cannot be controlled, but which people are chosen can be controlled.
At present, Sakumo's reputation is so great that few people in Konoha can surpass him.
Therefore, those people and forces who want to seize the position of Hokage will inevitably ruin Sakumo's reputation first, which is the public opinion incident this time.
Once Sakumo has this stain, he will have no chance of becoming Hokage.
However, Sakumo's strength is not low, and there are many places where he is needed, so this stain will be washed away sooner or later. By then, the people behind the scenes will do something bad again.
Thank you for the reward from Shenqi Tianxia, thank you for your support!
(End of this chapter)
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