The brief leak of the Nine-Tails Chakra did alert the Anbu who were monitoring it.
They also truthfully reported this matter to the trio who had just listened to Hiruko's report.
"Was there a brief leak of Nine-Tails Chakra? Who was present?"
Hiruzen was the first to stand up, ready to unleash a fierce hand-to-hand battle against Enma and Kurama.
"Well, don't worry, old man. Kazashiro finished a mission and went to the Minato family. I bet that kid is up to something again."
Having learned the full story from the Anbu Jiraiya gestured to Hiruzen not to rush.
"Kazashiro? Their team hasn't sent any reports back, why did they suddenly return to the village?"
Hiruzen looked at Sakumo with a curious gaze, somewhat puzzled.
Noticing Hiruzen's gaze, Sakumo shrugged, indicating that he really hadn't received any reports from him.
"This kid, the first thing he does after returning from a mission is neither to report here nor to go home. Why does he Tenten running to Minato's house?"
Hiruzen muttered to himself as he sat back down in his seat.
"Speaking of which, did you all understand the Curse Mark Orochimaru provided?"
Knowing that Kazashiro had returned to the village, the group was no longer too concerned about the Nine-Tails Chakra leak. After all, with a Perfect Jinchuriki, they weren't afraid of the Nine-Tails causing any trouble.
Isobu: You think you're so great, so high and mighty? You want me to fight Kurama?
"The technique is very simple. I didn't expect that just casting Curse Mark on the controlled corpse could interrupt the effect of the Illusion Technique. The Lord Third has truly trained excellent ninjas for Konoha."
Looking at the structure of the Curse Mark, Sakumo's opinion of Hiruzen's ability to train disciples rose even higher.
The Sannin and Kazashiro are all outstanding ninjas renowned throughout the Shinobi World. Hiruzen Sarutobi's title of "Professor of Ninjutsu" is truly well-deserved.
"Haha, I just did what I could."
Hiruzen was pleased to be praised by Sakumo, but he didn't show it on his face. He just raised the corners of his mouth a few degrees higher than usual.
In his Hiruzen took out the pipe he had already put away and lit it in front of Jiraiya and Sakumo.
"Old man, this is a public place!"
Feeling like he was being permeated with the smell Jiraiya could no longer tolerate Hiruzen's perverted habits and was about to lash out.
"Actually, I suddenly had a great idea."
Ignoring the frantic Jiraiya, Hiruzen revealed a long-buried plan.
"Uchiha of the Military Police Force?" x2
"That's right."
Hiruzen and began to analyze the policies established by his teacher Tobirama Senju.
"The Second Hokage's original intention was to keep the Uchiha Clan under control forever, and to use the special authority of the Military Police Force to prevent the Uchiha Clan from maintaining good relations with other clans."
"This policy was indeed effective in previous years, but in recent years it has gradually strained relations between the village and the Uchiha Clan. Now that the Fourth Generation has taken office, I think we can discuss with Fugaku the possibility of allowing other clans and civilian ninjas to participate in the Military Police Force."
"This will also enhance the counter-espionage capabilities of the Military Police Force."
Sakumo listened carefully to Hiruzen's words, analyzing the pros and cons of the plan in his mind.
Jiraiya's expression also turned serious, and he stopped paying attention to Hiruzen's smoking.
"That is indeed a good idea, but the Uchiha Clan may not be so willing to allow outsiders to join."
Jiraiya spoke Jiraiya Sakumo, worried that this approach would provoke opposition from the radical Uchiha faction, causing the already somewhat harmonious relationship between the two sides to deteriorate again, or even worsen.
"There are also peace-loving members of the Uchiha Clan. The radicals who oppose the village are ultimately a minority. Fugaku can try to reason with them..."
Hiruzen was interrupted by Sakumo before he could finish speaking.
"We must never compromise with radicals; instead, we should take swift and decisive action."
Sakumo saw things even more clearly: unless the radicals were completely eliminated, there would always be opposition within the Uchiha Clan.
His personality was more resolute than Hiruzen's, and more gentle than Danzo's; he was practically a fusion of the two.
"Then, I'll leave the task of negotiating with Fugaku to you, Fourth Generation."
Seeing that Sakumo had his own idea, Hiruzen Sarutobi, the former Hokage, said no more.
"Yes, after all, it's my duty as the Fourth Hokage."
Sakumo crossed his arms and placed them on the table, obscuring half of his face, his eyes staring straight ahead.
"So, Orochimaru Hiruko to deliver his request for an increase in the Research Bureau's budget..."
Seeing that the two had made up their minds, Jiraiya curiously took out Orochimaru's budget application and looked at the two Hokage in front of him who seemed to possess great wisdom.
"Budget--"
Sakumo, who had intended to let the matter drop, broke down completely when Jiraiya brought it up, spoiling the mood.
His eyes also shifted from looking straight ahead to looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Third Hokage, you said you were leaving office, so why did you approve the establishment of the Research Bureau and the Medical Unit before you even left?
Konoha didn't gain any substantial benefits from this war, and now you want to create a new organization for your two disciples? Have you even considered me, the Fourth Hokage?!
As if sensing Jiraiya's thoughts, Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up and went to the door the instant Jiraiya speaking, "Oh dear, I almost forgot, Biwako asked me to bring some groceries back. I'll be going now."
After saying that, before Sakumo could even try to stop him, the person who started this budget-inadequate scheme immediately took off running.
"Well..."
Sakumo sighed, looking at the application in Jiraiya's hand, feeling very conflicted.
Undeniably, thanks to the combined efforts of Orochimaru and Hiruko, the Research Bureau did play an unexpected role.
They not only solved the mystery of the corpses' movements, but also developed prosthetics that could use ninjutsu on their own, putting Konoha's technology at the forefront.
I've heard that Kumogakure is also heavily supporting technology projects, so it seems we can't fall behind.
But where will the money come from?
"Let me put it here for now and think about it."
After hesitating for a while, unable to make up his mind, Sakumo decided to wait until he and Fugaku finished discussing the Military Police Force before considering Orochimaru's budget request.
"In that case, then I will..."
Seeing that Hiruzen Sarutobi had already made his escape, Jiraiya, the head of the Anbu, also prepared to find a place to rest. If he could have some drinks and admire some beautiful women, that would be even better.
However, he was stopped by Sakumo.
"I'm going to the Uchiha Clan Compound to discuss the Military Police Force with Fugaku. You stay here to handle these documents and, while you're at it, consider the candidate for the new Vice Captain. That's all."
After finishing speaking, Sakumo left the office immediately without giving Jiraiya a chance to refuse, using his Lightning Body Flicker.
Jiraiya:?