Defeating an Elite Jonin of Sunagakure this time was an excellent achievement. As long as he reported this information to the village, he would gain more resources and opportunities, perhaps even access to higher-level ninjutsu.
After traveling through the night, the two finally arrived in Konoha at dawn the following day.
Konoha had already awakened. Pedestrians were beginning to fill the streets, and shops were gradually opening for business, brimming with life and vitality.
Rather than returning directly to the Ninja Academy, they first went to the Hokage Building to report on the mission and the threat posed by the Sunagakure ninja to Tsunade.
Inside the Hokage Office, Tsunade sat behind her desk, listening to Kawaki Aoba and Tanaka Shuichi's report with a slight frown.
"Sunagakure actually dared to provoke Konoha at a time like this? It seems they truly have no intention of behaving themselves."
"Lady Tsunade, that Elite Jonin from Sunagakure said that even stronger forces would be coming later."
Kawaki Aoba spoke up. "Although he didn't know the exact plan, we must make preparations in advance."
Tsunade nodded, a grave look flashing through her eyes. "I understand. I'll immediately send the Anbu to investigate this matter and strengthen the village's border defenses."
She looked at Kawaki Aoba with a hint of approval in her eyes. "You did well this time. You defeated an Elite Jonin of Sunagakure and rendered great service to the village. Tell me, what reward do you want?"
This was exactly what Kawaki Aoba had been waiting for. He immediately said, "Lady Tsunade, I hope to enter Konoha's forbidden jutsu repository and learn higher-level ninjutsu."
The moment he said that, not only was Tanaka Shuichi stunned, but even Tsunade was somewhat surprised.
The forbidden jutsu repository was one of Konoha's core secret locations, containing