Toneri led a girl with black hair and plain clothes to the Hokage's office.

The girl had a hint of timidity on her face, but more of it was curiosity. She followed Toneri closely, carefully observing the surrounding environment with the corner of her eyes, appearing to be very curious about Konoha.

Her cautious look made it impossible for anyone who saw her to think of rejecting her.

I saw a blue and white cat in her arms, lying obediently and comfortably in her arms.

The appearance of the girl next door who has just grown up has impressed many people along the way.

"Xiao Sheren, who is this girl? I seem to have never seen her before."

"Isn't this your girlfriend, Xiao Sheren? Bring her back to us to see?"

"I don't think so, I think she is Xiaosheren's child bride, hahaha——"

"..."

Along the way, some acquaintances greeted Toneri and teased him.

Toneri smiled and said nothing, but the girl following him could not help but have a hint of blush on her face.

Today's Toneri is quite famous in Konoha. Especially three days ago, after being promoted to Konoha's special jounin and taking the position of monitor of the third team of the medical department, Konoha was even more shocked.

Few people.

It's been more than a year since graduation, passed the chuunin exam, and been directly promoted to special jounin, which is rare in Konoha.

The most important thing is that most of the people who make fun of them are shop owners or aunts.

Sheren is their big customer, and every visit is a big business for them. Over time, the relationship becomes very good.

Although his age has always been a mystery, many aunties have begun to look for girlfriends for him.

The world of Naruto is so precocious.

In particular, Sheren, who was born a commoner, has an even better reputation among these ordinary people.

Today I saw him taking a strange girl on the street, and it was inevitable that he would make fun of her.

"Reika, uncles and aunts in Konoha are such gossips. You don't need to pay too much attention to them. They are just joking." Toneri said with a smile to the girl behind him.

Yes, this girl was Uzumaki Reika who was rescued by him from Kusakure Village, but she used a special hair dye to cover up her characteristics of the Uzumaki clan, making her look more like an ordinary person.

Lingxiang pursed her lips, shook her head slowly, and said softly:

"It feels good. Konoha feels really good. It's completely different from the feeling outside. It feels like I'm back in Uzushio Village."

Uzushio Village was once the staunchest ally of Konoha. Even the logo of Konoha Ninja has Uzushio Village's logo. The Konoha Ninja's standard uniforms can also be seen with Uzushio Village's logo everywhere.

With the powerful ally of Konoha and the powerful sealing technique of the Uzumaki clan in Uzushio Village, the lives of the residents of Uzushio Village can be considered very comfortable and comfortable.

If that incident hadn't happened...

"You will live here from now on. I am very familiar with all the large and small shops in Konoha Commercial Street. If you encounter any difficulties, tell them my name and all problems will be solved. You can help me.

Looking at the cattery, you will slowly become familiar with them." The cattery owner said with a smile.

A trace of determination flashed in Lingxiang's eyes.

"Um!"

"Let's go. Although I mentioned it to the three uncles, since you are coming from outside, you still need to register your basic information and so on. If everything goes well, it's best to register your ninja identity as well."

"Sheren..."

"Um?"

"Can I not register as a ninja? I..."

"Understood! In that case, don't register as a ninja, but even if you don't become a ninja, you must not fall behind in chakra and ninjutsu training. This is not only to help me in the future, but also to let others

Your own safety is guaranteed to a certain extent.”

"good--"

From the time she left Kusakure Village to now, Reika has been systematically learning ninjutsu and refining her chakra under Toneri's care for more than a year.

Before bringing her to Konoha, Toneri also tested Reika's strength.

Whether it is the amount of chakra or the control over chakra, he has definitely reached the chunin level or even higher. The only thing lacking may be actual combat experience.

Sometimes I have to admit that the people of the Uzumaki clan really have talents that are several levels ahead of the entire world in terms of chakra.

Lingxiang doesn't want to be a ninja, or rather a fighting ninja, but this doesn't actually prevent her from becoming an excellent medical ninja, but it also requires her to have a slow acceptance process.

After that, probably, he will become the first clerk of Shiren Cattery.

Once she is in place, the cattery that she has been thinking about can finally open for business.

The two came to the Hokage's office, and after the briefing, they took her inside.

"Hahaha - Toneri, is this girl the clerk you said you have been looking for for a long time?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen asked with a smile.

There was no trace of the tense and terrifying aura that he and Danzo had three days ago. He was like a very friendly old man next door.

Reika, who was originally very nervous, relaxed a lot after seeing Sarutobi Hiruzen for the first time.

"The Third Hokage!" Reika bowed obediently.

The smile on Sarutobi Hiruzen's face became brighter and brighter, and he nodded and said yes.

Toneri once had a hard time protecting himself, let alone taking care of others. Now he has become a special jounin and the monitor of the third team of the medical department. He barely has a small right in Konoha to bring someone into Konoha.

, as long as the security inspection is passed and it is confirmed that he is not a spy from another village, then there will be no problem at all.

"Okay - Zhi, please take this little girl for a routine checkup."

A figure appeared in the office.

After receiving Toneri's reassuring look, Lingxiang followed the ANBU named Zhi and left the office with an uneasy heart.

After Reika left, Hiruzen Sarutobi waved to Toneri, motioning for him to come closer.

"Seren, are you blaming me?"

Shiren lowered his head, pursed his lips and shook his head.

He knew that Sarutobi Hiruzen was asking about Tsunade, and if he didn't let go, Tsunade wouldn't be able to leave.

And...just kidding, even if I really blame you, I can't show it so blatantly.

"I know that Tsunade's departure is a big blow to you, and it also allows you to see the situation of our top management in Konoha. To be honest, it is our fault to let you, a newly graduated kid, get involved in such a thing.

It is not good enough and it is also our dereliction of duty.

But Tsunade told me, let me believe in you, your abilities, and your character.

You are born at the root and have a certain connection with Danzo, and I can understand that.

I know better than you what kind of character and demeanor Danzo is, but because he has indeed made a lot of contributions to Konoha over the years, I have always turned a blind eye, but I don't

It means there are some things I don’t know.”

"Um?!"

My heart was slightly shaken.

What is this going to do? A showdown with me? Or a showdown with Danzo?

However, Danzo could do what he does now, if it weren't for your tacit approval of the Third Hokage, he really wouldn't be able to do it.

The roles the two of them play in Konoha are very obvious. One plays a red face and the other plays a black face. Neither one can do it without them. This is also the reason why Sarutobi Hiruzen indulges Danzo to a certain extent, and it is also his true brilliance.

The big families in Konoha felt threatened from their roots and had to rely on him, the Hokage.

Danzo got a lot of benefits from it, but he didn't know that Sarutobi Hiruzen was the real "big winner".

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Chapter completed!