"Yes, this is Thor's Sword."
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded, looking at Mirai with satisfaction. Then he looked at Rock Lee and pondered for a moment. "Rock Lee, in the mountains..."
"This subordinate is here."
Rock Lee hurriedly bowed respectfully, afraid of showing Sarutobi Hiruzen any disrespect.
"This mission has been rated A-rank and will be recorded in your file. You may collect the bonus directly."
"Yes, Lord Huo Ying." After answering, Rock Lee saw that Sarutobi Hiruzen had nothing more to say. As the room fell silent, he immediately came to his senses. "This subordinate will take his leave."
After Rock Lee left, Sarutobi Hiruzen narrowed his eyes at Mirai, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly. "Sit."
"Thank you, Lord Huo Ying." Mirai replied, then casually sat down across from Sarutobi Hiruzen. Looking at the smile on his face, he knew the real business was about to begin.
"You completed this mission very well. Your strength far exceeded my expectations." Sarutobi Hiruzen paused and glanced at Mirai's expression, but it remained unchanged, as though none of this had anything to do with him. Hiruzen's brows furrowed slightly as he continued, "However, I have received another piece of news concerning you. Do you know what it is?"
"Oh? I wonder what news Lord Huo Ying has received."
Mirai was moved inwardly. He felt that the news from Sarutobi Hiruzen should be related to the information Nagato wanted to spread and popularize. He had killed more than fifty Hidden Rain ninja. He did not care, but that did not mean he did not want to know.
"There is news that you and Rock Lee came to Konoha, pledged allegiance to Hanzo, and that Ibuse was hiding in the Rain. You returned to work as insiders."
Sarutobi Hiruzen concealed his suspicion that the