"Eh? Are you talking about me? Becoming the deputy squad leader of Jōnin Squad? This doesn't seem like a very suitable choice, does it?"
It's the fourth day in Iwagakure.
Tsuchikage In the office building.
Shōji stood in front of Third Tsuchikage Onoki, looking at Ōnoki in front of him with a hint of surprise, and said in a slightly higher pitch.
Jōnin Squad, like Anbu, is a general department in Five Great Nations, and it is also the most important functional department in Ninja Village. From a certain perspective, Jōnin Squad is even more valuable than Anbu. The latter is only more special in terms of identity attributes.
One sentence can explain it very clearly: only Jōnin can be added to Jōnin Squad, but it does not mean that only Jōnin can be added to Jōnin Squad!
In other words, only those with a high status or extremely strong strength within a village can be allowed to enter Jōnin Squad, and those responsible for commanding Jōnin Squad are the one principal, two deputy or third deputy squad leaders directly appointed by the 'shadow'.
Other ninja villages in Original Work did not clearly point out that the squad leader of Jōnin Squad in Konoha is Nara Shikaku. Although in terms of personal strength, Shikaku can only be said to be at the middle level among Jōnin, but his personal super wisdom and leadership ability have won him Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi and the following Fifth Hokage Tsunade's trust, in terms of personal status, is second only to people like Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzō among Konoha. Kakashi, Might Guy and Jōnin are slightly inferior in terms of status alone. Tsunade and Jiraiya are said separately.
Later, you can participate in various high-level meetings in Konohagakure, as well as the meeting where Land of Fire officially recommends 'Hokage'. This shows how important and high the position of squad leader Jōnin Squad is!
The deputy squad leader serves as the daily auxiliary squad leader and is the key to coordinating and handling many matters within the department. In many cases, the work of upstream and downstream tasks is handled by the 'deputy squad leader'. After arriving at Iwagakure, Shōji only knows that Jōnin Squad in Iwagakure is the squad leader Kitsuchi. This is a being who has equal emphasis on strength and qualifications.
It is Iwagakure Ninja among Iwagakure who is most qualified to serve as squad leader of Jōnin Squad. From here we can also see how important Jōnin Squad's position is in the village. Although Shōji had expected at the beginning Ōnoki will make special arrangements for himself, including Anbu, who is directly subordinate to Tsuchikage, all think there is a certain probability. Although it is not clear what the reason is, Shōji can clearly sense that this Lord Third Tsuchikage seems to appreciate his appearance very much.
The probability of being allowed to act as a close guard is not low, or it is possible to simply serve as the captain of the Anbu team like in Konoha. It is worth mentioning here that after coming to Iwagakure, Uchiha Clan, including Shōji, also informed Ōnoki of all the information they knew in Konoha. This is the most sincere petition among their clan!
Especially Shōji also served as the squad leader in Konoha Anbu. Even if Sarutobi Hiruzen will definitely reorganize some intelligence later, some effective information will still be exposed to Iwagakure!
You must know that in Konohagakure, Iwagakure Ninja also has several high-level spies. Thanks to this, Shōji once thought that with this one With Third Tsuchikage's caliber, there was a high probability that he would take a job in Anbu, but what he didn't expect was that it would be Jōnin Squad, and he would be in the position of deputy squad leader!
Even though this is a position that does not have too much real power, the focus is on personal prestige and the degree of trust of the 'influence', but the superficial status is very high!
With Shōji's mind, it is inevitable to show a hint of surprise.
"Haha, what? Aren't you willing? Mr. Shōji? I think this position is very suitable for you!"
Ōnoki looked at Shōji with a hearty smile and said with a smile.
"No, that's not what I mean. It's me..."
This is of course because I have just arrived and we are still in the running-in and testing stage!
If you trust me so much, I will be very panicked, Lord Tsuchikage!
Shōji looked at Ōnoki opposite with a slightly bitter smile. It was impossible to say these words, but the expression still revealed a similar meaning. The experienced Ōnoki saw it through almost at a glance, with a deep meaning emerging from his pupils and said with a smile, "Is Mr. Shōji still worried about something? This is completely different from you before!"
"Young people, it's better to be more bold and bold!"
Words that go to the core.
This is a bit euphemistic, but it is enough to convey the profound meaning of everything.
Shōji was startled for a moment, then faced Ōnoki's smiling face, took a deep breath, nodded heavily and said, "I am being rude, yes, I only obey the orders of Lord Tsuchikage!"
Leaning forward and bowing, Shōji replied loudly with a very determined expression. Whether it was testing or trusting, there was really no need for him to be so timid. With his own capacity and determination, and most importantly, the path that had been set long ago, he had no reason to hesitate here.
He even said that he would choose the path of retreat.
Besides, in Shōji's opinion.
The arrangement of Lord Tsuchikage may contain both trust and consideration. After all, the position of deputy squad leader Jōnin Squad may be important or unimportant. In other words, he is not the squad leader!
This is a very 'appropriate' position.
Before, Shōji just didn't turn around and was surprised by the gold content of this 'Jōnin Squad'. Now that he has realized it, he can more or less figure out the meaning of this arrangement of his own Lord Tsuchikage.
"Very good! I'm looking forward to your performance very much, Shōji, Kitsuchi. Today, please take Mr. Shōji to familiarize yourself with the work business and procedures!"
Ōnoki nodded with satisfaction, then turned and said to Kitsuchi, who was deliberately called before Shōji arrived.
"Yes, Lord Tsuchikage!"
Kitsuchi and Shōji also responded simultaneously.
Soon after.
The two of them also simultaneously bowed to Ōnoki who was on top of the throne, and then turned around and strode away from Tsuchikage Office.
Watching the two people leaving.
Ōnoki's pupils also revealed a faint and bright color.
"This is the first and most important step. If you can really be trusted, it wouldn't be a bad idea for you to sit in my position in the future, Mr. Uchiha Shōji!"
Although it was a fleeting thought.
But in the end, it left an indelible imprint on Ōnoki's heart. As big as Shinobi World is, it's really hard to find an outstanding young person who can match or even surpass Uchiha Shōji. As long as you have a broader vision and a higher level of understanding, Uchiha Shōji's qualifications are enough to take on the responsibility of 'shadow'!
But the premise is that we must carefully consider whether this talented young man can bear the name of 'Shadow' in terms of his mind, ability, means and even thoughts!
This is also one of the important reasons why Ōnoki decided to place Shōji into Jōnin Squad.