Third Hokage Looking for yourself?
And at this moment when he has just returned to the village?
It can be said that even Shōji had long been mentally prepared to face everything, but he was still stunned at this moment. Kogen and Yan on the side also had serious expressions, which was not directed at Shōji, but looked at the white-haired Anbu in front of him, his pupils full of suspicion and fear. Everyone knew that in the current situation, Uchiha Clan was a clan that was wary of and guarded by the higher-ups.
Now a Anbu suddenly appeared and wanted to recruit a new generation of geniuses from their family. He went to see Third Hokage just after returning? No matter how you look at it, there is a sense of conspiracy. Kogen even doubted for a while whether this was the conspiracy of the higher-ups, or to be more precise, the leader of Root - Shimura Danzō!
Just as Danzo is extremely hostile to the Uchiha Clan.
Almost everyone in the Uchiha Clan also has a bad impression of this Konoha root. Judging from various past examples, they have sufficient reasons to doubt this Shimura Danzō. Therefore, facing the appearance of Anbu members, Kogen, Yan and others are subconsciously on guard.
"Lord Hokage are you going to summon me now?"
Shōji's eyes flashed slightly, and he immediately came back to his senses after a few seconds of silence. He looked at the white-haired Anbu in front of him with piercing eyes and said in a calm tone.
"Well, now!"
The white-haired Anbu still said with a cold tone.
"Okay, I understand, then!"
Shōji nodded slightly after hearing this sentence, but he didn't wait for his action yet.
"Shōji!"
Kogen, who was on the left, grabbed Shōji.
"I think there's something wrong inside. Why do I have to summon you as soon as I come back? I think I'll find a reason to reject it first, and then I'll talk about it after I return to the tribe and meet with the patriarch!"
Kogen said with a very serious expression.
"Yes, Shōji, please be more cautious here!"
Yan on the side also warned.
Hearing the words of his senior Kogen He Yan, Shōji first felt warm in his heart, and then secretly shook his head and sighed deep in his heart. Shōji knew very well that this was a sign that his seniors in the family cared about him, but in fact, such behavior was more likely to intensify. The conflicts between the clan and the village are all caused by Uchiha Kogen, who is considered to be a mild-tempered and calm person among the clan. If someone has a more fiery temper, it is possible for him to get violent with the Anbu in front of him. Kogen still knows how to say 'find a reason to refuse'.
Kogen's worries are naturally justified.
But obviously Kogen only saw the most one-sided side.
The more you want to solve the current predicament of your clan, the more your clan needs to take the initiative to step out. Staying still will only harm yourself in the end. Therefore, facing Kogen's eyes, Shōji gently shook his head and said, " Senior Kogen, Yan, this is an order from Lord Hokage, which cannot be refused in person, and you have to believe that Lord Hokage will not do anything unnecessary at this time. As for the other person, don't worry, I am on guard."
"Shōji, you..."
Kogen frowned and was about to say something else.
Shōji waved his hand gently.
Then he strode forward.
"Let's go!"
After a brief gesture with the white-haired Anbu.
The two people left the place one after another and rushed straight towards Hokage Office Building's position. After Kogen watched Shōji leave, the look of worry on his face became more solemn.
Dozens of tribesmen, including Yan, came with expressions of varying degrees.
"Let's come back quickly and report this matter to the patriarch immediately!"
Kogen turned his head and said to the dozens of tribesmen behind him.
"Yes!"
Then, under the leadership of Kogen, a group of people accelerated their pace and rushed back towards the clan station on the west side of the village.
Not to mention that Kogen, Yan and other Uchiha clan members returned to the clan's residence.
This side.
Shōji slowly followed behind the white-haired Anbu. Seeing that the direction was indeed heading towards Hokage Office Building's position, his tense heart relaxed a little., just like Shōji said to Kogen, Hokage's recruitment order cannot be easily violated or ignored. The more they are in the Uchiha Clan's situation, the more so.
At least for now, Shōji still regards peacefully resolving clan conflicts with the village as its first plan.
Third Hokage, as the main related figure, cannot be ignored. Of course, Shōji also made corresponding preparations before coming. If there is really a problem with this recruitment, the worst result is that Mangekyō Sharingan himself will be exposed.
But in 99% of cases, Sarutobi Hiruzen will not take such measures. Firstly, there is no reason at the moment, and secondly, this is not in line with Third's style.
Only Shimura Danzō is likely to do so.
Therefore, Shōji was only mentally wary of the possibility that Anbu was actually a member of Root, but looking at it now, it should indeed be Hokage who is directly affiliated with Anbu.
When the white-haired Anbu brought Shōji to Hokage Office Building, the last worry deep in his heart was completely let go.
"Lord Hokage! Bring Uchiha Shōji."
When I stepped into Hokage Office Building, I saw the old man wearing the Hokage royal robe.
"Uchiha Shōji see Lord Hokage!"
After the white-haired Anbu reported.
Shōji also knelt down on one knee simultaneously and spoke softly with a touch of respect.
"Yeah!"
Third Hokage, who was still dealing with government affairs before, stopped what he was doing when he saw the two figures. He waved his hand gently to signal the white-haired Anbu to withdraw, and then turned his attention to Shōji.
"Shōji, right? No need to be polite, just get up and talk!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen also had a faint smile on his face, holding his right hand slightly and said softly.
"Yes, Lord Hokage!"
Shōji replied, then stood up and straightened his body.
"Mr. Shōji, I have seen your performance in Land of Hot Springs. Thank you for your hard work. You didn't go back to rest directly when you came back. I hope you don't blame me for being an old man with too many things to do."
"No, this is my duty. Lord Hokage I'm exaggerating!"
I don't know what the intention of Sarutobi Hiruzen is.
Shōji could only take advantage of the situation, but still had a respectful look on his face, and said softly.
"Haha, then you are indeed different from others, Mr. Shōji."
Sarutobi Hiruzen Ding Ding glanced at Shōji twice, then laughed and said.