Hatake Sakumo Is Released from Prison!

This was what made things so difficult. It was not just the Third Hokage who was torn; even Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura were struggling with it. Hikaru was practically leaving them no room to maneuver.

Although Hatake Sakumo was far more valuable free than locked up, doing this meant breaking the rules!!!

"Just this once!!!"

In the end, Utatane Koharu stood up with a dark expression. After throwing out those words, she left the Hokage's Office. Mitokado Homura followed with a bitter smile, not forgetting to gesture to the Third Hokage, reminding him to keep his word. Hikaru's promise had better not be a joke.

Having grown up together and worked side by side for so many years, the Third Hokage understood what Mitokado Homura meant. Utatane Koharu had left with a dark face only because she felt embarrassed.

The rules were destined to be broken. Yet they could gain Hikaru's promise and a favor in return. Given the choice, they were bound to choose the latter. If they made a fuss, no one would benefit. Turning a blind eye was the best choice.

The Third Hokage mysteriously returned a gesture indicating there was no problem, then watched the two leave the Hokage's Office.

"You little brat!!!"

After Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura left, the Third Hokage's amused yet helpless scolding echoed through the office. The one being cursed was naturally Hikaru, who had dumped this trouble on him.

The official document was issued soon afterward. Since the Third Hokage and the Elder Council had no objections, what could the other higher-ups say? What they were wondering now was what price Hikaru had paid to get Hatake Sakumo out early.

They all knew that Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura had stormed out of the Hokage Office Building. The only