Naruto: The Hidden Protector

Chapter 71

~  Hokage Office ~

Tsunade looked at the squad captains who gathered in her office. Yes, her office. Although her coronation should be held tomorrow they didn’t have the luxury to do that. So she directly kicked Hiruzen out of his office before he could pack his things.

Fortunately, Tsunade didn’t have time to inspect the drawers and hidden compartments in the office or she would have beaten Hiruzen black and blue just like how she would beat Jiraiya when she finds him doing something perverted.

The old man may be the root cause of Jiraiya’s pervertness.

“Is everything ready? This mission absolutely cannot fail no matter what “ Tsunade asked as she looked at them seriously.

“Yes, Hokage sama we have made sure everything is in order. “Shikaku, who is appointed as the commander for this operation, said seriously.

For this mission, Tsunade appointed four captains and one commander. The commander is Shikaku Nara while the five captains are Kakashi Hatake, Fugaku Uchiha, Hiashi Hyūga, and lastly Hiruzen Sarutobi. Each captain would lead 25 members making it a total of 100 members.

Each captain has a specific task assigned to them. For example, team Hiashi is the scout who would locate the enemies. Then team Fugaku would lead the charge. Team Kakashi has the duty of capturing Danzo while team Hiruzen would have the duty of supporting them.

Yes, the team that was assigned the task of capturing Danzo was left to Kakashi and his members of Team Ro and not to Hiruzen Tsunade didn’t trust the old man not to let Danzo escape. So she ordered his team to become the mod cleaner so Kakashi and the others could do their job perfectly.

“ That's good. Ok men, I'm gonna say this once again. Your mission is to capture Danzo. Whether he is dead or alive does not matter. But try your best to bring him alive so he can face justice. And even if you killed him, be sure to bring back his head. We need that to prove our innocence.

As for the Root ninjas, you can deal with them as you like. If they are beyond redemption then do us all a favor and deal with them before they become a nuisance in the future.

Do any of you have any more questions? “ Tsunade asked as she let her gaze wander.

Hiruzen wanted to ask whether he could take the task of capturing Danzo but he didn’t dare to speak when he felt Tsunade’s glare. He felt the world is unfair. How could his own students be this cruel to him?

Seeing nobody have any other questions Tsunade nodded her head and said, “Good now go. Bring victory to Konoha. “

“ Yes Hokage sama, “ everyone except Hiruzen said loudly. They knew the mission they are about to go on is more dangerous than fighting in any ninja wars as if they didn’t complete this mission they wouldn’t have a home to return to.

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“ Are both of you ready? “ Izanami asked as she looked at her opponents. On her right was Naruto who had his chopsticks at the ready. And on her left, there is Choji who looks like a wild bull who is about to go on his 1-kilometre run.

In front of each of them was a bowl filled with ramen. The ramen was freshly made since you could see the hot steam coming out of it.

“Well then in 3, 2, 1 go, “ Izanami said as she, Naruto, and Choji started eating.

Naruto was like a wild beast as he charged at the ramen at an astonishing speed. Choji for the most part was like a vacuum cleaner gulping down everything on his plate. And as for Izanami, she had the most elegance but her hands were moving at an astonishing speed leaving after images.

And as though all three of them had discussed this beforehand they all put down their bowls at the same time. “ Seconds please, “the three of them said in unison.

“Wow, that's so cool, “ Ino said as she had stars in her eyes. “ How could you be so elegant while still eating that fast “ she asked as she looked at Izanami.

Izanami puffed her chest and proudly said, “Of course, it is because of practice. “. Inwardly though she said, ‘Well I had thousands of years to practice so this much is expected. ‘

“ Wow, I wish I could do that too, “Ino said with a look of dejection. Even if she wanted to eat like that her stomach could not handle that. She is the type that would eat very slowly so as not to get choked.

“ Sigh what a drag, can’t you guys just eat like normal people “ Shikamaru remarked as he ate his ramen.

Earlier Naruto and Choji got into a heated argument on who could finish their ramen cup the earliest. Izanami also got interested in this subject so she too joined the competition.

“Shikamaru don’t be rude. Not everyone is lazy like you, “ Ino said as she scolded Shikamaru.

“ Here are your orders “While they were talking, Teuchi finished making their food and placed them in front of the glutenous trio.

“ Well then round two begins, “ Izanami said as she picked up her bowl again. But just as she was about to start she got a telepathic communication from Nanami.

‘ Matriarch Tsunade has made her move so it shouldn’t be long before they attack Danzo in his lair. ‘ Nanami’s voice rang in her head.

Izanami not showing any abnormalities asked calmly, ‘ I see but I take this isn’t the only reason you called me ‘

‘ Yes, we have found Danzo’s two bodyguards in Konoha. And it seems two of them managed to gather information about the attack on their lair. Should we apprehend them? ‘ Nanami asked.

‘ Hmm Ok. Capture both of them and hand them over to Tsunade. Tell her to interrogate them about how many secret passages Danzo has. Oh and before I forget crack that seal on their tongue before they could commit suicide. ‘ Izanami said as she finished her bowl.

‘ As you wish Matirach ‘ Nanami said as she went back to work. She needs to find some reasonable excuse to go into the Hokage Office without alerting anyone. She can’t just dump two bodies in the Office and be done with that.

After finishing her conversation with Nanami, Izanami fell into a bit of contemplation. She had this feeling that something terrible would happen soon.

Deciding to trust her instincts, Izanami got up from her seat. She looked at Naruto apologetically and said, “ Sorry Naruto but I just remembered that I have some important work to do. So I would have to go now.

You can go back home after spending enough time with your friends. “

“ Ahh, is it really that important?” Naruto asked dejectedly. He looked like an abandoned puppy.

“ Yes it is really important so sorry, but don't I promise you I will make up for it next time. “ Izanami said with a helpless smile.

“ Ok, “ Naruto said with a bit of sadness. He then started to eat even faster to wash away this sadness.

Giving Naruto another smile Izanami turned to Teuchi and said, “ Teuchi you can add the food these guys order to my account. “

“ Ok, lady Izanami. “ Teuchi said with a smile.

If it was any other person Teuchi would argue with them to pay even if the person is the Hokage himself. But Izanami is a special guest who helped him greatly so Teuchi would naturally help her too.

And with her work done Izanami worked out of the restaurant and disappeared into the crowd.

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