"Take this scroll to Orochimaru and the others, and follow their arrangements."
Sarutobi Hiruzen first took out a scroll prepared in advance and threw it to Gojo Yoru. Then, he took out another scroll and held it in his hand, his expression serious: "Now I grant you a privilege. Besides the commanders who possess your Flying Thunder God kunai, if other Jonin issue missions to you, you have the right to refuse."
"In special circumstances, even if the commanders issue missions to you, you can choose to accept or refuse according to your own will."
"If they want to blame or punish you, then give this scroll to them."
"Remember, don't be obsessed with completing the mission; your safety is the most important thing."
Sarutobi Hiruzen's last sentence was very touching.
But to Gojo Yoru's ears, it sounded so ironic.
If Hatake Sakumo in the original work heard this, who knows what he would think.
Everyone has double standards. As long as your value is high enough, you can enjoy privileges.
To reappear Wood Release, Sarutobi Hiruzen could agree to conduct Wood Release experiments, sacrificing the lives of volunteers.
Similarly, the Flying Thunder God Technique was as important as a Jinchuriki in Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes.
In Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes, Gojo Yoru didn't yet possess the strength to stand alone.
Konoha finally had a super genius capable of learning the Flying Thunder God Technique, who was also the shackle binding the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. Sarutobi Hiruzen would absolutely not allow any accidents to happen to him, nor would he allow him to die under the stupid decisions of his own people overstepping their authority.
As long as Gojo Yoru was safe and sound, let alone abandoning a mission, even sacrificing some people was worth it in Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes.
All this was for Konoha!
This privilege was a good thing for Gojo Yoru.
He stepped forward to take the second scroll and said respectfully, "I understand, Hokage-sama."
The second scroll with privileges didn't have the character "Seal" on the seal strip but a red character "Fire," just like on the Hokage's hat, representing the Will of the Hokage.
Sarutobi Hiruzen puffed out smoke and smiled: "Go, perform well. When the situation in the Ninja World returns to normal, I will give you a special promotion."
"Yes, goodbye, Hokage-sama."
Gojo Yoru put away the two scrolls, then bowed slightly to Sarutobi Hiruzen.
The next second, his figure disappeared without warning.
Seeing this familiar scene again after many years, a hint of nostalgia flashed in Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes.
In the blink of an eye, Gojo Yoru traveled from Konoha to the western border base of the Land of Fire.
In the meeting room, the Sannin and the others were still waiting for Sarutobi Hiruzen's reply.
Even without the Flying Thunder God Technique, the clan's summoning scrolls could quickly transmit intelligence back to the village.
Inside the support unit, there was a group of members responsible for intelligence transmission. Every so often, they would summon designated summoning beasts to see if any encrypted intelligence was sent back.
If it was urgent intelligence, it would be transmitted even faster.
The matter Orochimaru and the others reported to Sarutobi Hiruzen was urgent intelligence.
From receiving the intelligence of Iwagakure's raid on Amegakure to deciding to report to Sarutobi Hiruzen, and then to the conversation between Sarutobi Hiruzen and Gojo Yoru, only a little over an hour had passed.
When Gojo Yoru's figure appeared beside Orochimaru without warning, following the Flying Thunder God formula's mark, everyone's gaze immediately focused on him.
Hatake Sakumo and Shimura Danzo, seeing Gojo Yoru for the first time, examined this Flying Thunder God user carefully.
"Orochimaru-sensei, long time no see."
Gojo Yoru smiled and raised his hand to greet Orochimaru, then nodded to Shimura Danzo and the others one by one, introducing himself: "Danzo-sama, Tsunade-sama, Jiraiya-sama, Sakumo-sama, hello. I am Orochimaru-sensei's disciple, Gojo Yoru."
"Yoru, Sarutobi-sensei indeed sent you over." A smile appeared on Orochimaru's face; he didn't seem surprised by Gojo Yoru's arrival.
"Although it's our first meeting, it's not the first time we've heard of you. Your name resounds like thunder." Jiraiya raised his hand to greet Gojo Yoru, smiling. "I am your teacher's teammate and also Namikaze Minato's teacher. I often hear that kid talking about you, longing to fight you again."
"I know you too, the brat beside Kushina." Tsunade also smiled. "You agreed to let Kushina give the Rasengan to Nawaki, right? Thanks, my brother likes that technique very much."
"It's my honor to be remembered by you two." Gojo Yoru responded politely. "The Rasengan training scroll was exchanged by Kushina with Sealing Jutsu. She has the right to teach it to anyone. If Tsunade-sama wants to thank someone, thank Kushina."
"You have a way with words." Tsunade re-examined Gojo Yoru, clicking her tongue in wonder. "If I remember correctly, you are only eleven this year, right? Last year you looked as tall as me, now you're a bit taller. With such excellent Ninjutsu talent, Orochimaru really found a treasure."
Gojo Yoru said seriously, "No, being able to become Orochimaru-sensei's disciple is my greatest fortune."
"Alright, enough with the pleasantries."
Shimura Danzo suddenly interrupted, finding this scene very grating. The more he thought about it, the angrier he got.
First, the three members of Team Hiruzen who could already stand on their own, then Gojo Yoru who learned the Flying Thunder God Technique, and also a Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. Sarutobi Hiruzen not only had many cards to play but each one was at the trump card level.
In contrast, he didn't even have a single trump card right now.
Plus, being similar in age to Sarutobi Hiruzen, when he stepped down, Shimura Danzo would have no hope of becoming Hokage either.
Thinking of this, Shimura Danzo's mood worsened.
Looking at Gojo Yoru, he asked, "Did Hiruzen ask you to bring anything?"
"Yes, Hokage-sama asked me to give this scroll to Orochimaru-sensei." Gojo Yoru nodded, took out the first scroll Sarutobi Hiruzen threw to him, and handed it to Orochimaru beside him.
"Thanks for the trip, Yoru." Orochimaru took the scroll with a smile, used the Unsealing Technique to open it, quickly scanned it a few times, and then handed it to Shimura Danzo.
The latter took it, similarly scanned it a few times, and said in a deep voice to Tsunade, "Hiruzen agreed to your decision. What are your thoughts?"
"I want to infiltrate Amegakure to see if Iwagakure succeeded." Tsunade said in a deep voice, "If Iwagakure raided Amegakure really for the antidote formula, regardless of whether they obtained it or not, their intentions will be exposed."
"Once Hanzo reacts, the situation with Iwagakure will definitely not happen again. To avoid another Sunagakure appearing, he will strictly control the quantity of antidotes."
"What we need to do most now is to obtain enough antidotes before Hanzo takes action, and quickly develop the antidote formula."
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