Gua's words plunged the surroundings into an eerie silence.
Gua knew that bringing this up now was rather impolite.
After all,
his family had just returned from wandering outside the village, and it was already generous of Konoha to take them back.
Asking to see the Scroll of Seals as soon as they returned was a bit out of line.
But Gua knew this opportunity mattered. Once it was gone, it wouldn't come again.
The Third Generation had just gotten Dust Release. No matter how shameless the old man was, he ought to remember the favor.
Even if he wouldn't give them the Scroll of Seals, something else would do.
At least they shouldn't have to go home empty-handed.
It was a lovely thought, but reality wasn't lovely at all.
After hearing Gua's words, the Third Generation fell silent for a long while. He seemed to wrestle with the matter before finally speaking.
"I'll consider it. Go home and wait for word from me."
Gua: ...
Why did that sound so familiar?
"Also, Lord Hokage, there's one more thing."
Just as they were about to leave, Uchiha Nai spoke up.
"Let's hear it."
"Kabuto needs to be registered as a resident..."
The Third Generation glanced at Kabuto, then returned to his seat as Hokage and nodded. "All right."
The Third Generation said all right, but Gua didn't feel all right anymore.
He had thought that, although his chances of getting the Scroll of Seals were slim, they weren't completely nonexistent.
But now...
Their favor had been traded for Konoha residency papers for Kabuto...
The corner of Gua's mouth twitched.
Damn it!
Why did Kabuto keep bringing me bad luck?
I'll have to find a chance to send him to Orochimaru for some advanced training.
After checking in at the