Hokage Office.
After taking it easy in the village for half a month, Class 12 received a notice.
Upon learning that their new captain was Orochimaru, Shiraha respectfully bowed to Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"I look forward to your performance." A warm smile appeared on Sarutobi Hiruzen's face.
"Yes! Lord Third Hokage, I'll definitely do my best. When are we supposed to report to Lord Orochimaru?"
Shiraha put on an eager, excited expression, looking thoroughly encouraged.
Sarutobi Hiruzen said, "No need to rush. You'll head to the front once the fighting stabilizes."
"Yes."
"Have Chiho and Hideto come in."
"Yes."
Shiraha gave a slight bow and left the Hokage Office.
Watching Shiraha's departing figure, Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded to himself. He had thought Shiraha might object to the new team arrangement. After all, Shiraha was closer to Tsunade. It seemed his awareness exceeded expectations.
After informing Uchiha Chiho and Hyuga Hideto to enter the office, Shiraha went downstairs first and headed straight for a high-class restaurant on East Street.
To celebrate the team's reorganization, Shiraha planned to treat the original Class 12 to a good meal.
After all, not having to change teammates was indeed a good thing.
Partway there, once he reached an area with no one around, Shiraha's brows furrowed tightly.
The Third Hokage had met with him alone and shown him sufficient regard, but he had not expected to be assigned to Orochimaru.
Shiraha did not particularly object to it. After all, following Orochimaru came with quite a few benefits.
But from the perspective of developing Medical Ninjutsu, following Tsunade would have been the best choice.
Thinking of the recent events, Shiraha fell into deep thought.
White Fang's prestige had soared after he crushed Sunagakure's plot.
Tsunade's "invention" of the Healing Jutsu Scroll, her solution to Sunagakure elder Chiyo's specialized