Team Shiro, Enters the Fray!

"Yes, Lord Hokage."

"But as things stand, the front line already has enough combat power. With Orochimaru and Tsunade there, nothing unexpected should happen. Besides, those three little ones still need more time to train, don't they?"

Shiro was not at all surprised by the Third Hokage's refusal. Instead, he went along with it and stated the reasons he had prepared.

"Lord Hokage, I know a little about Senior Tsunade's situation as well. It likely hasn't improved much yet. I don't think it's appropriate to put too much pressure on her. If that intelligence is exposed, it will be extremely disadvantageous for us."

"That is the first point. Second, my position as a jonin was promoted by you, Lord Hokage. I should have quickly increased my mission load, but it ended up being delayed because I was teaching those three little ones."

"So I hope to establish merit as soon as possible and not fail your expectations, Lord Hokage."

"Third, my teacher still has some grudges with Sunagakure. It is time to settle them. And at present, the three of them are fairly capable. As long as they remain calm, nothing unexpected will happen."

"So I hope you will grant this, Lord Hokage."

After he finished speaking, Shiro lowered his head, looking as if he would not move until the Third Hokage nodded.

The Third Hokage looked at him for a while, then sighed and said helplessly, "Ah, do as you wish. If Sakumo saw this, he would probably be very gratified."

"Thank you, Lord Hokage."

As a little schemer currently developing toward becoming an old schemer, Shiro heard two meanings in the Third Hokage's words. On the surface, he was praising Shiro.

Whether it was his analysis of the battle situation or his claim that he wanted to help