Konoha's High Command

Following this, Sarutobi Hiruzen inquired quite casually about Tsunade and Orochimaru.

Lin Cheng was not surprised by the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen's questioning.

Ever since he had brought the matter up to Kakashi, he had been prepared for this!

Yet, the response Lin Cheng gave to Sarutobi Hiruzen was one that might seem baffling to others.

However, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen understood the implications immediately.

"Upon first meeting Lady Tsunade, I was curious about her Strength of a Hundred Fist, so I took a punch from her head-on!

As a result, I was sent coughing up blood by Lady Tsunade!

As for Orochimaru, he seems to be searching the world over for talent!"

Regarding this answer from Lin Cheng, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen remained silent for a moment.

He then directly arranged for the Lin Cheng brothers to form a team with Kakashi and another person for a mission.

He also signaled for the Lin Cheng brothers to spend a few days enjoying themselves in Konoha first.

To this, Lin Cheng naturally accepted gladly, then tactfully took his leave.

A short while later, the two Konoha advisors, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu, along with the leader of Konoha's Root, Danzō, arrived one after another.

"Hiruzen! You just accepted two ninjas of unknown origin into Konoha?"

As soon as she entered, Utatane Koharu demanded, launching into a barrage of questions.

"Hiruzen! You have been in power for so many years; why are you still acting as impulsively as a young man?

What if the other party are spies from another nation?"

Although Mitokado Homura's tone was not as harsh as Utatane Koharu's, he still expressed his dissatisfaction.

"People of such unknown origin should be handed over to me directly!

Once they join Root, I believe that even if they are spies from other nations, they will be powerless to stir up any trouble!"

Staring fixedly at the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, Shimura Danzō stated firmly.

"Hmph! I, Sarutobi Hiruzen, am not yet senile! I am not so foolish as to not understand that logic!

They were invited to join Konoha specifically at my request through Kakashi!

Send them to Root? Where would that leave my face as the Third Hokage?

Do not mention this matter again!"

How could the Third Hokage not understand the intentions of his old friend?

Furthermore, since he had already given his word to the Lin Cheng brothers, he could not go back on it!

"Hmph! Hiruzen! You will regret letting ninjas of unknown identity join Konoha!"

With a cold snort, Shimura Danzō flicked his sleeve and departed.

"Sigh~ suit yourself! You are, after all, the Hokage of Konoha! Some things, you must decide for yourself!

I only hope that you are not making a mistake!"

Shaking their heads, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu also left with helpless expressions.

Only the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen remained, sitting alone in his office, puffing on his pipe one drag after another.

On the other side, because the Lin Cheng brothers had arrived so suddenly, the Third Hokage had not had time to find them a place to stay.

Therefore, he had no choice but to entrust the housing issue of the Lin Cheng brothers to their friend, Kakashi.

After the three of them left the Hokage Building, they held a brief discussion.

They subsequently decided to stay at Kakashi's home for the time being.

As for this, Kakashi naturally accepted gladly.

With the housing settled, the only thing left to solve was the matter of food.

Thus, the three of them immediately decided to find a place to eat!

Considering that it was the Lin Cheng brothers' first day in Konoha, Kakashi decided to treat them to a meal.

The location chosen was a barbecue restaurant in Konoha.

Coincidentally, at the entrance of the restaurant, the three of them ran into Asuma, Kurenai, and Might Guy, who also happened to be there for barbecue!

Following that, Lin Cheng and Kimimaro witnessed the enthusiasm of Konoha's Blue Beast, Might Guy!