What was in it for me if I helped you and did not even get a favor in return?
"Although my favors may not be worth much in the future, if you ever need this old man, just ask."
After choosing neutrality, Mitokado Homura no longer viewed Jingyi through tinted glasses. Instead, he found Jingyi to be quite a decent person.
At the very least, he was easy to get along with. He would not trick you into a pit for no reason, nor would he deliberately screw you over.
"Are you thinking of retiring so early, Senior?"
Jingyi seemed rather surprised.
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Retire?
Me?
Mitokado Homura froze for a moment, then laughed.
"If possible, this old man naturally would not want to retire so early, but..."
After all the Third Hokage's affairs had come to light, who could tolerate people like them continuing to occupy high-ranking positions?
Not to mention allowing them to continue controlling important departments and holding real power.
It was clear that Mitokado Homura had no intention of retiring yet. He simply felt that once the war ended, Tsunade probably would not employ him again.
Even though he had already become neutral, he had once stood firmly on the Third Hokage's side.
"Then your expectations may be dashed, Senior. Tsunade has always kept the Logistics Department position for you."
Jingyi yawned and bluntly told Mitokado Homura about it.
"Really?"
Mitokado Homura rose to his feet in delight. If he could continue managing the Logistics Department, he certainly did not want to retire so early.
The question was, would Tsunade be willing?
After pouring himself another cup of tea, Jingyi calmly picked it up and took a sip before speaking unhurriedly.
"In theory, choosing someone close to her would be most suitable, but Ino-Shika-Cho cannot keep rising