Poor Relations

He was a Jonin of the Shimura Clan and an important supporter Shimura Danzō had left within the clan.

After Shimura Danzō's reputation suffered, the Shimura Clan's position in Konoha was far worse than before.

They did not dare retaliate directly against Tsunade or Hatake Sakumo.

As the youngest, Fang Xu naturally became the easiest target in the eyes of some Shimura clansmen.

What's more, this was the Hokage Office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and more than a dozen Jonin were present.

Masaki Shimura was certain Fang Xu would not dare attack in public.

"Third Hokage."

Masaki Shimura raised a hand and pointed at Fang Xu.

"He isn't even ten years old."

"He has not carried out a single official mission over the past year."

"What qualifications does someone like him have to serve as a team leader?"

The Jonin in the office exchanged glances.

No one spoke up in agreement.

Fang Xu truly had no mission record for the past year.

Yet no one doubted his strength because of that.

Someone capable of turning several kilometers into ruins while fighting an unknown powerhouse was more than qualified to teach a few Genin.

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned.

"Fang Xu holds an official Jonin rank."

"His strength and abilities are sufficient for leading a team."

"This appointment has already been decided."

Masaki Shimura did not back down.

He had the Shimura Clan behind him.

Although Shimura Danzō had fallen from power, he was still alive.

As long as he seized on a flaw in the higher-ups' arrangements today, he could restore some of the Shimura Clan's prestige.

"A Jonin rank does not mean one has experience leading a team."

"Children who have just graduated from the Ninja Academy are not test subjects."

Masaki Shimura turned to Fang Xu, the hostility in his tone becoming