Naruto: Hundred Flowers Niandi

After passing by the Konoha troops heading to the southwest border, and walking for less than two hours, the gate of Konoha finally appeared at the end of the field of vision.

"Ah, we're finally here. Even though it's only been four days since I left the village, I always feel like it's been a long time." Sarutobi Asuma looked at the gate of Konoha in the distance and expressed his emotions with relief: "I've never been so eager to return to the village. Pass."

"It's normal for children to feel homesick after being away from home for a long time." Chiba Mayi looked at the delighted Sarutobi Asuma teasingly: "No, your mentality should be called the temptation to return to the village."

"You are obviously younger than me, but you can calmly call other people's children, tsk tsk." Perhaps it was the spiritual relaxation brought by returning to the village, Sarutobi Asuma rarely retorted, tut-tutting.

"Naive, Asuma, you are still a child." Chiba Mayi held out a finger with disdain, placed it in front of Sarutobi Asuma and waved it left and right: "In my case, age is related to strength. Yes, and I am only about ten or twenty years older than you."

"Hello, Obasan" Sarutobi Asuma was stunned for a moment, then slowly turned his head, word by word, and smiled.

Chiba Mai's brows jumped unconsciously, and the finger still placed in front of Sarutobi Asuma was instantly wrapped with lightning, and the restless arc flashed uneasily.

She slowly turned her head and asked in a calm tone, seemingly casually: "By the way, Asuma, don't you really want to know how I killed those Sand Ninjas? I can demonstrate it to you now."

A drop of cold sweat flowed from Sarutobi Asuma's forehead, his eyes were fixed on the delicate white finger wrapped in the dazzling lightning in front of him, his upper body tried to lean back, trying to avoid the spilled arc from jumping to his face, and then he suddenly stopped in his steps. , took a big step to the right, chakra exploded under his feet, he accelerated and surpassed the two people around him in an instant, and ran straight towards the gate of Konoha not far away: "I don't really want to know now."

"You can run fast." Chiba Mai retracted the lightning from her fingertips and used that finger to brush the hair in front of her forehead.

"You guys!" Nara Shikaku, who was watching the whole process, couldn't help laughing when he saw Sarutobi Asuma running away.

Showing their passes, the three of them entered the gate of Konoha.

Due to the large number of ninjas sent to the border, Konoha is obviously a bit deserted now, and the streets are not as lively as before.

The coming of the war seemed to pour a basin of ice water on this bustling village for a long time, gradually cooling down the hustle and bustle of the past.

"Shikaku-sensei, see you later, Maya" Sarutobi Asuma said goodbye and left.

"See you later, Mr. Shikaku, don't forget to go to the hospital to re-treat your injuries." Chiba Mai also waved her hand and turned around to go home.

"Hey, Teacher Shikaku, why are you holding me back?"

Nara Shikaku grabbed Asuma Sarutobi by the collar, and at the same time shouted to Chiba Mayi, who had already walked several steps: "I said, why are you two so anxious? Come with me to the Third Generation to report the situation first. ."

"Haha, isn't it always Shikaku-sensei who goes there by yourself?" Sarutobi Asuma broke free from the pull from behind and turned around to ask.

"This time is a special situation." Nara Shikaku rubbed Asuma Sarutobi's head vigorously.

Chiba Zhenyi also stopped, turned around, and walked back: "Then let's go. Don't keep the old village chief waiting."

Konoha Hokage Office.

At this time, in this small office, in addition to the Third Hokage sitting behind the desk and the three members of Shikaku's team who were reporting the situation, there was also a person standing with half-squinted eyes that was difficult to ignore.

The entire right arm and right eye are wrapped with white bandages, and the x-shaped scar on the chin adds a bit of gloom. This person is none other than the root leader Shimura Danzo.

"That's what happened, Third Generation-sama." Nara Shikaku described in detail what happened after Metkai left.

When he heard that Chiba Mai planned to kill five people together with Nara Shikaku, and then killed ten jounin alone, the Third Hokage's already wrinkled face was full of surprise. Danzo Shimura on the side There was also a glimmer of light in the narrowed eye.

It wasn't until Nara Shikaku made his concluding remarks that the Third Hokage put away his surprise and looked at the three people standing in front of the desk with approval:

"Well done this time, your team not only successfully prevented the invasion of the Suna ninja elite team, but also promptly sent the news of Sunagakure's attempt to start a war back to Konoha. This completely destroyed Sunagakure's strategic intentions and helped the village. We achieved a favorable situation in the following war, and the village will remember this contribution."

"Especially Zhenyi, you really gave me a big surprise. I have seen a lot of young geniuses, but to be able to achieve this level at your age is, without exaggeration, unique. In fact, you can be regarded as indispensable." The Third Hokage did not hesitate to praise him and gave Chiba Mai a very high evaluation.

"Sandaime-sama, this is really an honor. I just made a small contribution." Chiba Mayi resisted the urge to recite a few lines of poetry and replied very humbly.

"With your talent, you shouldn't do those low-level tasks anymore. I think you are completely qualified for ANBU work." At this time, Shimura Danzo, who was standing aside with half-squinted eyes, suddenly spoke, his voice low and unhurried: "What about Chiba Mai, consider joining the Roots. Only there can you unleash your talents."

Shimura Danzo's words made the Third Hokage smile. Nara Shikaku looked thoughtfully at Chiba Mai together with Sarutobi Asuma, a melon-eater.

"I knew it," Chiba Mai muttered in her heart: "What a coincidence, I just happened to meet Danzo here discussing the war situation with the third generation. The devil wants to penetrate your roots. I don't want to be planted with tongue trouble. The Seal of Jue, I don’t even have the freedom to say a word.”

When she entered the office and saw Danzo Shimura also there, Chiba Mayi thought of this possibility and had already thought of her words in advance.

But before she had time to speak, the Third Hokage took over Shimura Danzo's words first:

"Although Mayi has outstanding strength and is a rare genius, she is still young after all. Danzo, the root area is not suitable for her."

Saying that, the Third Hokage glanced at Chiba Mai:

"However, what you said makes sense. Judging from the strength shown by Zhenyi, the work of the chunin is indeed a bit too much, so let's see."

"In view of Chiba Mai's outstanding performance in this mission, what do you think of her being promoted to a special jounin?" The third Hokage glanced at Shimura Danzo with a smile, trying to steal someone in front of me.

Danzo Shimura's half-closed eyes flashed with anger, and he still said in a low voice: "I think it is better to respect her own opinion on whether to join the root."

After saying that, Shimura Danzo looked at "himself", and the other three naturally turned their attention to Chiba Mai.

Looking at the eyes of the four people in the room looking at her, Chiba Mai said very "sincerely": "I feel that I still have many shortcomings. At present, I am afraid that I am not qualified for the basic work. I am afraid that joining rashly will cause inconvenience." It’s necessary trouble, so I’d better continue to study more. I’m sorry, Danzo-sama.”

"It doesn't matter, as long as you have the will, the root door will always be open to you." As soon as Chiba Mai opened her mouth, Shimura Danzo understood what she meant, and said slowly in a low voice, with no hint of emotion or anger.

"From today on, Mai, you will be a special Jonin of Konoha. Once you have enough mission resume, you can skip the assessment and be promoted to Jonin." Chiba Mai's choice made the third generation Hokage smile even more. .

"In addition, due to the coming of the war, your team needs to be re-divided," the Third Hokage continued: "However, the three of you have worked hard these days. You will go back to rest today. We will talk about other things tomorrow."

"Yes" x3