"Here are the forms. Take them over to the cells, show them to the prisoners, and have them fill them out," Sakumo said, handing the papers to Fugaku.
"Huh? You're not coming with me?" Fugaku asked in surprise.
"I've been away for a few days. I need to see how the paperwork is coming along."
"Oh, right, of course. Go take care of that, then. I'll come get you when I'm done."
"All right."
After Fugaku left, the corners of Sakumo's mouth lifted slightly. He immediately slammed the door shut and locked it.
Sakumo checked his surroundings again. Once he was certain no one was around, he sat down, reached straight for the hidden drawer at the very bottom, pulled it open, and pressed the button.
Then Sakumo gripped the armrests and used the Body Flicker Technique, disappearing on the spot, chair and all.
Arriving in the Secret Room, Sakumo looked around.
"Where did I leave off last time? I've missed this so much," Sakumo said with a chuckle, recalling where he had stopped.
Then Sakumo walked over to the section he hadn't finished last time and began reading carefully.
He read for quite a while before finally putting down the book, still hungry for more.
"Ah, judging by the time, Fugaku should be back soon. I'll read more next time." Sakumo reluctantly returned the book to its place.
Then Sakumo looked around at all the bookcases. He had only gone through a single one.
Kakashi, your father will probably have to stay on as ANBU director for another decade or two. There's too much. I'll never finish it all, Sakumo thought, feeling a little forlorn.
Sakumo went back, never noticing that a small compartment in the very last bookcase at the back had its light on, yet there was