The Third Hokage stroked his chin, his expression suddenly turning grave.
"The village already has you and Meishang. Danzo has started growing suspicious. If someone like Zhi Yi appears again, Danzo will probably explode."
Shen Ye could see the Third Hokage's predicament. It was impossible to make everyone in the village accept Zhi Yi.
If others saw his puppet, they would develop strange thoughts, perhaps even look at Zhi Yi with strange eyes.
"I know what to do. Since the village can't accept Zhi Yi, I'll have to find another way."
Shen Ye shrugged and put on an act as he turned to leave. Yet the moment his back faced the Third Hokage, a scheming grin appeared on his face.
The Third Hokage shook his head repeatedly and raised a hand, releasing chakra to seal the door tightly shut.
"This matter is still open for discussion. Don't be in such a hurry to leave. Zhi Yi has nowhere else to go, either."
"Then I'll need a satisfactory answer."
Shen Ye turned around and shrugged. He walked over to a nearby chair and sat down, folding his arms as he quietly waited for the Third Hokage's response.
"From now on, Zhi Yi will remain in the village. However, he must be placed in the Anbu. Otherwise, it will certainly cause dissatisfaction among the villagers."
Shen Ye nodded. Although he wanted to handle this matter perfectly, his abilities were still limited for the time being.
"Zhi Yi, listen to this old man from now on. We might not see each other for some time in the future."
Zhi Yi nodded obediently. In his heart, he had already come to regard Shen Ye as the person closest to him, and he deeply took every word Shen Ye said to heart.
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