Hokage's Office's door was lightly knocked.
"Come in."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice came through the heavy door.
Chiyo opened the door and entered, his black eyes as calm as water.
The sunlight shines slantingly on the office floor through the window, reflecting the fine dust floating in the light column.
Third Hokage was sitting behind a large desk, the smoke rising from his pipe blurring his expression.
As expected of you, old smoker Third Hokage.
"Lord Hokage."
Chiyo nodded slightly.
"Chiyo, sit down."
Hiruzen Sarutobi pointed to the chair opposite, with a kind smile on his face.
"Is Guard Unit's work going well recently?"
Chiyo took a seat calmly.
"Thanks to you, everything is going according to plan."
"That's good, that's good."
Third Hokage smiled and nodded, turning the pipe gently on his fingertips.
"Uchiha Clan's recent changes, I have seen them all.
Guard Unit's work efficiency has improved a lot, and the villagers think highly of you."
"Practice Will of Fire thoroughly, this is what I Uchiha should do."
Chiyo raised the corners of his lips slightly, and Will of Fire opened his mouth to come.
There was a hint of vigilance in his eyes.
Third Hokage's sudden greeting made him tense up instinctively.
Hiruzen Sarutobi took a long puff of cigarette and looked at the young man in front of him through the smoke.
"Chiyo, I heard that you have been in and out Training Ground a lot lately?
I must have been practicing very hard recently, but I didn't expect that now that I have become Clan Leader, I haven't stopped practicing yet."
Chiyo's eyes flashed.
Third Hokage is so aware of his movements that it is obvious that Anbu's surveillance has never been relaxed.
"It's just some superficial exercises that made Lord Hokage laugh."
He answered calmly, while quickly calculating in his mind the true purpose of Third Hokage's conversation.
Third Hokage suddenly sighed, and the wrinkles on his face seemed to be a little deeper.
"Chiyo, do you know why I came to you today?"
"Please Lord Hokage make it clear."
Chiyo Lean forward slightly and assume a posture of listening carefully.
Hiruzen Sarutobi took out a copy of Scroll from the drawer and slowly unfolded it.
"This is an urgent request from Daimyo's Palace of the Land of Fire.
Recently, cases of missing children occurred almost simultaneously in seven small towns on the border, bringing the total to 23 people."
Chiyo's eyes scanned the dense records on Scroll.
"The methods are very professional and not like ordinary human traffickers."
"Not bad."
Third Hokage nodded.
"Daimyo hopes that Konoha will send elites to investigate the matter.
After much thought, I decided that it would be most appropriate for you to give this task to the Uchiha Clan."
Chiyo's eyes flashed.
It turns out that this is the reason why we went around in such a big circle.
He pretended to be deep in thought.
"Guard Unit does have enough manpower, but..."
"Are there any difficulties?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi asked with concern.
Chiyo raised his head and looked directly into Third Hokage's eyes.
"Lord Hokage, with all due respect.
Uchiha Clan has been limited to the duties of Guard Unit for a long time and lacks experience in handling such field tasks.
If only there could be more...
Opportunities for exchange and learning will be more beneficial to completing tasks."
The office suddenly became quiet, leaving only the slight "sizzle" of the pipe.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes became deep, obviously weighing.
"You mean..."
"Anbu is where the elites of Konoha gather. All the ninjas who enter it are those who have grown by leaps and bounds in strength and have rich experience!"
"Senior Kagami Uchiha had the honor of training at Anbu, and his strength only improved after entering Anbu!"
Chiyo said unhurriedly.
"Now that the village is in a period of employment, if the young people of Uchiha can get such an opportunity, if the village receives such a commission again in the future, I, Uchiha, will naturally be able to handle it easily..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's pupils shrank slightly.
He did not expect that Chiyo would make such a request at this juncture.
But after thinking about it, this is indeed the best solution for Balance Mutual Interests.
In addition, Chiyo just mentioned an old friend.
"Mirror..."
Third Hokage showed a nostalgic look.
"He is an excellent ninja."
He was silent for a moment and suddenly laughed.
"Okay, I promise you. After the task is completed, Uchiha can be given three places to join Anbu as an intern."
Chiyo felt happy in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face.
"Thank you Lord Hokage for your trust. Uchiha Clan will do your best."
"But."
Third Hokage The topic changed.
"This mission involves Daimyo's Mansion's trust in Konoha, so it must be absolutely foolproof."
"I understand."
Chiyo nodded solemnly.
"I will lead the team myself."
Hiruzen Sarutobi stroked his beard with satisfaction and pushed the task Scroll to Chiyo.
"The detailed information is here. If you need anything, just ask."
Chiyo took Scroll, stood up and saluted.
"Then I'll go back and prepare."
Walking out of Hokage Building, Chiyo looked up at the blue sky, with a meaningful smile on his lips.
This negotiation is in line with the exchange of interests of both parties.
Within the Meeting Hall of Uchiha Compound.
More than a dozen elders and elite Jonin sat on both sides, and the atmosphere was solemn.
Chiyo stood in front of the main seat and laid out the task Scroll on the table.
"That's just the way it is."
His voice was particularly clear in the quiet hall.
"Hokage has agreed. After the mission is completed, three of us can enter Anbu."
Meeting Hall suddenly erupted in low voices.
Third Elder touched Graying Beard, thoughtfully.
"Entering Anbu... I didn't expect that after Kagami Uchiha, I, Uchiha, would be able to enter important institutions in the village."
"But the risk is not small."
The second elder frowned.
"If you can commit crimes in Land of Fire without getting caught, the other party is definitely not an ordinary person."
Fugaku sat close to Chiyo and asked in a deep voice.
"How many people do you plan to take?"
Chiyo's eyes swept over everyone present.
"Twenty elites are enough. I need to be good at tracking, Genjutsu combination."
"I'll go."
Fugaku raised his hand without hesitation.
"My Sharingan has an advantage in tracking."
"Count me in too."
"My Medical Ninjutsu should come in handy."
Soon, the list of twenty people was finalized.
Chiyo nodded with satisfaction.
"Let's set out early tomorrow morning. Let's have a good rest tonight and prepare enough ninja tools and medicines."
After everyone left one after another, Fugaku stayed.
"Chiyo!"
He lowered his voice.
"I always feel like there's something fishy about this. Why is Third Hokage suddenly showing favor to us?"
Chiyo chuckled, and his eyes Three Tomoe slowly turned.
"Cousin, politics is like playing chess.
If he takes a step, we must also take a step.
Do you think he would be so kind as to give you the Anbu spot?
There are preconditions for that, and the commission given by Land of Fire must be completed..."
Fugaku frowned.
"Will the village wait for us to complete our mission and then give us a stumbling block?"
Chiyo smiled.
"Hiruzen Sarutobi definitely can't, he is in the role of light. As for the others..."
Fugaku nodded thoughtfully.
He suddenly discovered that the cousin he had grown up with had grown into an outstanding Chess Player.
The night was getting darker, and Chiyo was walking alone on the way back to his residence.
The moonlight stretched his shadow very long, and he looked up at the starry sky.
"Danzo, could this be your fault?"