"Hmm hmm hmm~"
Having obtained the funding request form personally signed by Danzo, Nonō couldn't help humming a cheerful little tune.
"Nonō, did you find some money?"
Hearing the sudden raspy voice, Nonō looked up and gave Orochimaru, who was approaching from across the hall, a broad smile.
"Orochimaru-senpai, did you forget to take something when you resigned?"
"No, I'm here on other business. Is Lord Danzo in his office?"
Orochimaru lightly shook his head and shifted his gaze toward the expressionless white-haired woman beside him. Nonō froze for a moment, then quickly recalled the woman's identity and hurriedly bowed politely.
"Greetings, Lady Senju Hi Shin."
"Mm."
Senju Hi Shin looked the tranquil-looking brown-haired girl over, then gave a slight nod, her eyes holding a hint of approval.
She had heard Curly mention this name before. She was a war orphan with a tragic fate, and it had not been easy for her to grow this far.
"Lord Danzo is working. Would you like me to announce you?"
Seeing someone of Senju Hi Shin's stature arrive in secret with such a Si Bu Liang Zhi manner, Nonō couldn't help sweating for her cheap superior.
Lord Danzo, please don't get taken down!
Even if you do, at least hold out until I've laundered the embezzled funds.
"No need. Go do your work."
Glancing at the thick stack of documents in Nonō's arms, Senju Hi Shin imperceptibly shook her head and passed by the girl with Orochimaru.
"What an elegant woman. If I became a female ninja like Lady Hi Shin, would Gin-uncle see me in a different light?"
Watching her alluring figure disappear into the distance, Nonō's eyes brimmed with envy. But when she lowered her head to look at the flat plain before her chest, her face filled with dejection