At this moment, Mitokado Homura handed over a form and placed it on Hiruzen's desk.
"What is this?"
"A branch pharmacy of the Shion Flower Company was affected during the recent turmoil. Some medicines seem to have been damaged. Although they haven't requested compensation yet, I believe it's best to handle it promptly to maintain the village's reputation."
"I will send someone to negotiate and offer them a compensation of ten percent above the selling price."
This is a mistake due to Konoha's lack of oversight, and the Shion Flower Company is actually an innocent victim. Konoha must proactively take responsibility for this.
Even though the Land of Demons is a neutral country and quite far from the Land of Fire, the relationship cannot be strained.
The Land of Fire and Konoha are not short on funds, so they have the confidence to take on this liability.
Mitokado Homura nodded, agreeing with this approach.
In times like these, gaining an ally is beneficial, especially since the Shion Flower Company has agreed to supply Konoha with medical supplies during the war, saving them considerable effort.
Upon reflection, the Shion Flower Company is truly a blessing in disguise.
This neutral ally, which can alleviate some of the medical pressure, indeed makes them much more favorable.
After Danzo and the others left, Hiruzen picked up the smoking pipe on the desk and took a vigorous puff.
Cough, cough.
He took a somewhat thin dossier from the drawer.
At the top was a name—Chiba Hakushi.
Below it were several photos, including group photos of Sakumo's team, as well as various stage photos from his school years, Genin period, and youth.
The evaluation column contained many teachers' comments.
—A diligent and hardworking, kind, and industrious student. Often seen reading in the library, borrowing books weekly. Very interested in medical arts. Can be nurtured based on interests. (Chunin Fujimura Daiga)
—Average talent in medical ninjutsu, cannot place high hopes on him, but also does not disappoint with his medical abilities. While his knowledge reserve is sufficient, he lacks the flexibility to become a top-tier medical ninja. However, with effort, he can stand out below the top-tier medical ninja. (Anbu Medical Jonin)
—Understands the role of a medical ninja during missions, never acts rashly, remains calm and composed, understands his weaknesses and strengths, takes responsibility for the lives of his companions... you could say he's afraid of dying, but for this reason, he is undoubtedly a qualified medical ninja, the medical core of the team. Allowed to continue in the team. (Jonin Hatake Sakumo)
—An astonishing knowledge base, occasionally comes up with unexpected suggestions, excellent teaching ability, well-liked by students. (Jonin Tsunade)
—An excellent Chunin who inherited the Will of Fire, a bridge connecting the village and Uchiha. (Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi)
"..."
Hiruzen exhaled, looking at the last comment, which seemed to mockingly appear as a smirking face.
To him, it was glaring and infuriating.
He took out a black pen, crossed out the last comment, and wrote another sentence.
—Good at hiding, cruel by nature. Medical level unknown, ninjutsu ability unknown... A ninja who exists like a black shadow in the fog, extremely dangerous.
"Send this file to the Intelligence Department."
Hiruzen closed the file and spoke to the air.
"Yes, Lord Hokage."
An Anbu appeared from the side, took the dossier, and left using the Instantaneous Body Jutsu, heading to the Intelligence Department.
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Uchiha Clan Land.
Ruri's original residence had been taken over and controlled by the Anbu.
"Is this all of it?"
Every room, every item was meticulously searched.
However, the collected items were just ordinary decorations, besides some basic medical ninjutsu related books.
Even if one wanted to find something useful from them, it was entirely impossible.
"Yes. This is all of it. Many rooms are empty."
Answered the Anbu Squad Leader.
"They're all very ordinary items, nothing unusual."
The Anbu Squad Leader picked up the books, briefly leafed through them, then closed them.
"Should we take everything back?"
"Of course, take everything back to the Intelligence Department. Although I don't expect to find any useful intelligence from here, it's part of the job and nothing should be neglected."
The Anbu Squad Leader instructed his subordinates.
The other Anbu personnel nodded, collected all the items, books, and even some suspicious scrolls, packed them into a giant box, and transported them outside one by one.
"Still, to think someone who seemed ordinary could turn out to be such a dangerous existence."
As they transported the items, one Anbu Ninja remarked with emotion.
"Indeed, on the battlefield back then, we had no room to intervene. Just feeling that atmosphere was almost suffocating."
The Anbu Squad Leader also sighed.
If that can be considered the level of a ninja, it is truly terrifying.
The feeling of life possibly vanishing at any moment was like being in the core region of the battlefield, never knowing when the enemy might take your life.
Life and death beyond one's control.
"Uh, excuse me..."
Just as they were transporting items outside, a soft, thin voice intervened.
It was a girl with short brown hair, about eight or nine years old.
Beside her was an Uchiha boy wearing sunglasses.