I'm Very Good at Getting Along with People

I'm Very Good at Getting Along with People

After Danzo had done that to him again and again, Xu Fan had no intention of letting him off.

But after Danzo's previous failure, even the Kotoamatsukami he had obtained with such difficulty had fallen into Xu Fan's hands.

He probably would not dare make a comeback anytime soon.

In fact, it might be the opposite. Now that Danzo feared his strength, he might not even dare appear before him again.

"Where is Danzo?"

Seeing that Hiruzen Sarutobi did not answer, Xu Fan simply repeated himself, pressuring him.

The meaning behind his words was simple: tell me where Danzo is hiding, and I'll handle the rest myself.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the young man before him and felt that he could understand his feelings.

Moreover, Hiruzen Sarutobi knew full well that the reason he had chosen to spare Danzo was because Danzo had been his companion since childhood.

Although Danzo's methods were often exceedingly radical, they had also been for the sake of the village.

He was Konoha beneath the sunlight, while Danzo was the Root buried deep underground.

Personally, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not want to sacrifice Danzo just like that.

"Once this matter is settled, I will give you an explanation."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath and decided to use a delaying tactic, having Xu Fan focus on the matter at hand first.

After they returned from the Land of Iron, it would not be too late to discuss this matter.

"I understand."

Xu Fan nodded at Hiruzen Sarutobi's response, indicating that he understood.

This conflict between Konoha and Kumogakure was the best opportunity for him to make a name for himself.

Back then, Minato Namikaze had earned the title of Golden Flash during the Third Shinobi World War.

There had even been such a rumor among the various villages at the time.

If one encountered Minato Namikaze, they could directly abandon the mission and retreat to avoid unnecessary casualties.

It was also after that that Minato Namikaze gained the prestige necessary to bear the mantle of Fourth Hokage.

And now, Hiruzen Sarutobi had already made his position clear.

After this matter was over, he would give Xu Fan an explanation.

As for what that explanation could be, it could only mean handing Danzo over to him.

"There's one more thing."

Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi seem as though he had breathed a sigh of relief, Xu Fan spoke again.

"Hmm?"

"I have no issue with joining the Anbu, but I must do so as an Anbu captain."

Xu Fan spoke casually, yet an overwhelming confidence appeared on his face.

Although the Anbu squad arranged by Hiruzen Sarutobi could be said to be filled with experts, there was still a certain gap between them and him as he was now.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had never expected Xu Fan to make such a request, and he could not help freezing for a moment.

"Whether it's my own strength or my ability to analyze and gather intelligence, I am no worse than Kakashi. I cannot accept being placed under a shinobi of his level."

Xu Fan abandoned his usual attitude. His tone became extremely forceful, and his entire person radiated powerful confidence.

This was not a matter of acting on impulse.

It was because he had absolute confidence.

At the very beginning, his check-in had only granted him immense Chakra. Although he could defeat enemies by releasing it outward in explosive bursts, if he encountered a powerful shinobi on Hiruzen Sarutobi's level—

Without knowing how to use ninjutsu, he still risked defeat.

Not long after that, he had obtained the Kekkei Genkai, Wood Release, through another check-in.

Although this had raised his strength to the point where he could take on several Mangekyo-wielding Uchiha Sasuke at once, he still had the weakness of being unable to deal with genjutsu.

Perhaps when facing Itachi Uchiha, he could simply avoid looking into his eyes.

But one had to know that in the world of Naruto, there were also genjutsu activated through touch or sound.

Yet now, he was completely immune to genjutsu.

The constant increase in strength had brought him unprecedented confidence and powerful self-assurance.

To put it modestly, the only person who could defeat me was myself! Before us, there are no enemies!

To put it more arrogantly, before us, there are no enemies!

To put it especially arrogantly...

How lonely, how empty invincibility was!

How lonely, how hollow invincibility was!

Alone at the summit, with the cold wind endlessly blowing past—who could understand my loneliness!

Thus, Xu Fan naturally would not act as he had before when facing Hiruzen Sarutobi.

However, even now, Xu Fan had his own goals.

He would become Hokage, then hollow out the authority of the Land of Fire's daimyo and unify the shinobi village with the nation's political power.

Then, with the Land of Fire as his foundation, he would expand his influence and achieve Shinobi World unification.

He would strengthen the nation through science and education and unite all shinobi.

To face the final enemy.

The Ōtsutsuki Clan!

Xu Fan's gaze became sharp.

The Ōtsutsuki Clan were Kaguya's kin and powerful lifeforms capable of crossing the stars.

Though in some indescribable animated series, the Ōtsutsuki Clan had practically become a joke.

This was, after all, a real world.

What if there truly were top-tier experts among the Ōtsutsuki Clan?

Perhaps this worry resembled that Bone of the Sin Domain who loved to outwit imaginary enemies.

But Xu Fan felt that there was nothing wrong with such thinking.

The unknown was often accompanied by danger.

What if?

So for the current Xu Fan, going to the Land of Iron, suppressing the Raikage, and provoking a war between Konoha and Kumogakure—

Then demonstrating his strength to the shinobi world and establishing his prestige—

That was his current small goal.

"When I accomplish this small goal and return to the village, it will be time to eliminate Danzo and establish a Root of my own."

"I'm afraid it won't be that easy." Hiruzen Sarutobi drew in a cold breath. "The shinobi gathered in the Anbu are all the village's finest. A captain dropped in out of nowhere like you..."

"Don't worry, Lord Hokage. I'm quite skilled at interpersonal relationships. It won't be long before I blend right in with everyone."

Xu Fan suddenly curled his lips into a smile. "There's no need to discuss this. Listen to me."

"All right, Lord Hokage. If there is nothing else, please allow me to take my leave. I can't wait to play with my adorable subordinates."

"Uh."

Looking at the supremely confident Xu Fan, Hiruzen Sarutobi's feelings became somewhat complicated.

Whether it was Xu Fan's words or his gaze, they invisibly created a sense of pressure.

It felt as though he was not facing a youth who was not even a genin.

It was more like he was facing the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.

For a moment, this made it difficult for him to refuse Xu Fan's request.

"I understand."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and had no choice but to alter his appointment. "From this moment onward, I appoint you as an Anbu captain."

"Thank you for your guidance, Lord Hokage."

Xu Fan smiled faintly, then left the Hokage Building without looking back.

Only after watching Xu Fan's back disappear through the doorway did Hiruzen Sarutobi wipe the sweat from his forehead.

Since when had Xu Fan become so domineering?

Thanks to Ice Who Loves Fish for the support~