Danzo clenched his fists, unable to refute him. After all, he really had considered killing Hiruzen Sarutobi and seizing power.
"You'll regret this, Hiruzen!"
After delivering that threat once again, Danzo stormed out and slammed the door behind him.
Indra and Mikoto had just arrived at the office when they ran into Danzo.
"Hmph!"
Danzo gave a gloomy snort, ignored them, and walked straight past.
Mikoto tugged at Indra's sleeve and whispered, "What's wrong with Lord Danzo this time? He seemed like this last time, too."
"Just the usual 'You'll regret this' routine. It's a little game between Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō," Indra replied casually, leaving Mikoto wide-eyed.
"A little game between them!?"
At that moment, the door to a whole new world swung open for Mikoto, and her desire to gossip surged. She desperately wanted to know more!
But they were already at the Hokage's Office. Out of respect for the Third, Mikoto managed to suppress her burning curiosity.
When they entered, Hiruzen Sarutobi greeted them with a kindly smile.
"You're here. I'd originally planned to ask Tsunade to fill in as a Ninja Academy teacher for a few days, but she turned down the job and recommended you instead."
Indra finally understood why Tsunade had run off so quickly earlier.
Mikoto pointed at herself in surprise. "We're supposed to teach at the Ninja Academy? Lord Hokage, we only graduated recently."
"Teaching at the Ninja Academy is also a form of training. It's an important part of passing down the Will of Fire—" Hiruzen Sarutobi launched into an eloquent speech, making it sound utterly magnificent.
"Besides, there aren't many shinobi in the village right now, and the Uzumaki Clan's children have just started attending the Academy.
"Indra, Mikoto, you took part in the rescue mission in the Land