In fact, Liuli felt a little unhappy in her heart.

Because compared to her son, Ayane's son Sai is more like a ninja.

He has shown strong ninja talent at a young age, whether it is Byakugan or Rou Fist, he has already become a decent person.

Unlike Asuka, who embarked on a path that dumbfounded everyone in Uchiha.

The Uchiha clan has always produced outstanding ninjas. The son of this clan leader actually wants to become an excellent scientist... This is really an unexpected path.

I wonder what those ancestors of the Uchiha clan who have long been buried in the loess would feel if Izumi knew it.

Thinking of this, Liuli sighed sadly.

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"Come in."

After opening the door, Asami Masumi came to the Hokage's office again after a few days.

"Hokage-sama, what's the matter?"

Asami Masumi, who was wearing a white coat, bowed slightly to the Third Hokage sitting behind the desk.

Only then did she realize that there was another person in the office.

No, it cannot be said to be a human being. It is just an old toad with green skin. It is very short and covered with gray robes. It looks like it is a certain age.

The other party got up from the sofa not far away and showed a kind smile to Asami Masumi.

"Masumi, this is Fukasaku Sage, one of the two great sages of Mt. Myoboku. He is here to help you study that unknown poison. At the same time, Fukasaku Sage is also Jiraiya's senjutsu teacher."

The Third Hokage smiled and introduced the identity of this old toad to Asami Masumi.

"Is this so? I'm disrespectful, Fukasaku Immortal."

Asami Masumi's face was startled, and she immediately bowed respectfully to Fukasaku Sennin.

The Sannin Jiraiya has a very high status in Konoha, so as Jiraiya's Senjutsu teacher, Asami Masumi must also respond to it.

Although bowing to a mere green-skinned toad made her feel a little uncomfortable.

"It's okay, no need to be polite, little girl."

In its eyes, Fukasaku Sennin and Asami Masumi, who have lived for more than eight hundred years, are indeed still a little girl who has not yet grown up.

"Masumi, Fukasaku Sennin will cooperate with the drug research department of your hospital to conduct research on that highly toxic poison."

"I understand, Hokage-sama, and I am really grateful. With the help of Fukasaku Sennin, I think I can explore the secrets soon."

Asami Masumi answered seriously.

Hiruzen admired Asami Masumi's calm and neither arrogant nor impetuous character.

It is precisely because of such a steady mind that she can endure the boring management and drug research work of being in a hospital.

Afterwards, Asami Masumi left the office with Fukasaku Sennin.

Soon, Kakashi, wearing an Anbu uniform, walked into the office. He placed a stack of documents on the Third Hokage's desk and gave a work report.

"Hokage-sama, after a joint screening process between Squad Leader Shikaku and I, the manpower of the new guard team has been basically determined. These are the initial personnel to be prepared, and they will continue to be added in the future."

Hiruzen glanced at it briefly, and after gaining a certain understanding, he nodded approvingly.

Kakashi and Shikaku's work efficiency was much faster than they imagined, and although the selected ninjas were not very strong, their ninjutsu and personalities were very suitable for mediating various disputes within the village.

Dispute issues.

He is indeed old. Hiruzen sighed in his heart.

But then I thought about it, there are still outstanding ninjas such as Kakashi and Shikaku in the village, and it’s time to let them take charge.

As for Tsunade... Hiruzen still feels a little regretful. According to Jiraiya's report, Tsunade's mood seems a bit unstable. Although he doesn't know what happened, Hiruzen believes that Tsunade will not abandon Konoha.

It would be enough to betray the will of the First Hokage.

The appointment of the Fifth Hokage can only be postponed.

With the assistance of Kakashi and Shikaku, he was able to press down Danzo's roots for the time being.

As for the Hyuga clan... it wouldn't be a problem if Hyuuga managed it for them. It's just that they don't know who among the clan is cooperating with Danzo. The conservative elders of the Hyuga clan are the most likely.

But as long as the Zong family has a firm grip on the family members of those who split, then Ayane Hyuga of the Kingdom of Demons will not be able to carry out a split plan within the Konoha Hyuga clan.

Not only he, the Hokage, but also the Hyuga clan will not let the same tragedy happen twice.

After all, there are irreconcilable contradictions and conflicts between the Hyuga clan and Hyuga Ayane from the Kingdom of Demons.

"Just do what you and Shikaku think and set up the police force as soon as possible."

"yes."

Kakashi nodded in agreement.

"What's going on over there Danzo?"

Hiruzen asked again.

Kakashi replied: "Recently, the roots have become more conservative when entering and exiting the village, and they have not caused any trouble. But I feel something is abnormal. They seem to be researching the power of tailed beasts."

Speaking of this, Kakashi's eyes showed a dignified look.

"When the Nine-Tails riot was taking place, the ninjas of the Roots took the opportunity to collect part of the Nine-Tails Chakra... Although I don't know what the Roots were doing with the Nine-Tails Chakra, they must be studying some taboo things."

Just like the secret wood escape experiments in the past.

"Then...are you going to stop it?"

"It is not appropriate to have a conflict with Genbu now. For the time being, let's investigate what Genbu's research on tailed beasts is used for, and what extent the research on tailed beast chakra has reached."

"yes."

Kakashi nodded and was about to turn around and leave when Hiruzen's voice came again:

"Wait a minute, Kakashi, there is one more thing for you to deal with."

"Please speak, Hokage-sama."

Hiruzen was silent for a moment and said slowly: "According to the intelligence, there are personnel left by Chiba Shiraishi hidden in Konoha Hospital. This time I delegated power to Konoha Hospital to study that unknown poison, and I also have the intention of using it.

This opportunity will expose the spies in the hospital."

"Is this information accurate?"

"The information comes from the root. Although Danzo and I have different political opinions, he will not compete with me on this kind of matter. Moreover, Chiba Shiraishi served as Tsunade's deputy in the past and trained many medical ninjas in the ninja school... I am worried

Among those people, some have already been won over by Chiba Shiraishi."

"yes."

"Please, Kakashi."

Hiruzen looked at Kakashi seriously.

"Leave this matter to me. Over at the hospital, I will send someone to investigate and find out the rats inside."

Kakashi nodded and walked out of the office.

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Root base.

In the dim room, there were only a few candles burning, emitting a weak light source.

"Investigate the tailed beast chakra research at the root. Is this the order the Sandaime gave you, Kakashi?"

A slightly cold voice sounded, and Aburame Ryoma, the deputy commander of Genbu, began to think slightly.

Kakashi nodded and said: "Yes, the Sandaime has already suspected that Master Danzo is using the tailed beast chakra to arrange people to conduct taboo research."

Aburame Ryoma sneered and replied: "You are worrying too much about this, Kakashi. Unlike Orochimaru, during the experimental stage, we will not conduct experiments on people in our own village. Even if we investigate here, at most

Just like in the past, it’s just a mild rebuke. Moreover, the Sandaime doesn’t have the courage to attack our roots now.”

In other words, it is understandable to abduct civilians and ninjas from other countries for taboo research.

At the root, there is a group of unscrupulous ninjas.

Kakashi already knew this.

We cannot expect the moral bottom line of the Root Ninjas, because after they join this organization, their emotions will be wiped out. Even if there are any remaining feelings, they will be suppressed by the dark environment of the Root and cannot be released.

"Speaking of which, is Danzo-sama really conducting research on tailed beast chakra?"

Kakashi asked.

Aburame Ryoma nodded and answered without hiding: "Only a very few people know about this matter. Although I can reveal some to you, those things are still in the experimental stage. I will tell you when they are mature enough."

"I understand. Then I'll leave first. Over at the hospital, I have to arrange for people to investigate."

"Here is a list, take it first."

Ryoma Aburame took out a list from her arms.

Kakashi took the list and glanced at Aburame Ryoma suspiciously.
To be continued...