When Mu Yue and the others returned to Konoha, it was noon.
"I'll handle the mission matters. You all worked very hard on this mission, so take the day off and get some proper sleep at home," Mu Yue said with a smile.
This time, he did not say they could train if they were too restless to sit still, because this mission had been far too grueling for the three disciples.
"I really am exhausted." Obito stretched, and a wave of fatigue washed over him.
After a fierce battle, roughing it outdoors, and hurrying along the road, Obito was completely worn out in both body and mind.
He planned to sleep first, then tell Nohara Rin about how bravely he had defeated a jonin.
There was still plenty of time. Even if he slept through the whole afternoon, he could still go see Nohara Rin that evening.
"But the gains were plentiful too." Might Guy flashed two rows of gleaming white teeth, raised a thumbs-up, and smiled brilliantly.
Kakashi nodded. This mission had truly been exhausting and dangerous, but they had gained a great deal from it.
Kakashi and Obito went straight home to sleep. Might Guy still had the energy to train, but Mu Yue restricted him, so he could only obediently go home and rest.
After watching his disciples leave, Mu Yue headed to the Hokage Building.
This time, instead of explaining the situation to the registration ninja in the mission hall, Mu Yue went directly to the Hokage's Office.
After all, they had brought back a jonin's corpse. Showing his face more often before Hiruzen Sarutobi would help raise his perceived strength in Hiruzen Sarutobi's subconscious.
Knock, knock!
Mu Yue knocked on the door to the Hokage's Office.
"Come in," Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice came from inside.