"All right! I'll take this mission! But I hope you'll keep your promise when the time comes, Lord Hokage!"
Chihane spoke with a show of reluctance.
"Of course! Don't worry, Chihane. Once you complete the mission, I'll make sure the Scroll of Seals reaches your hands."
Afraid something else might go wrong, Hiruzen Sarutobi hastily agreed.
"Now, Chihane, is there anything else you need the village to provide? If not, leave tomorrow! The situation is urgent!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi truly feared that any delay would bring complications. He did not want to wait another moment and hurriedly urged Chihane to leave.
"Lord Hokage, I only returned to the village today. I haven't even seen my own front door yet! Are you really that eager to send me on another mission???"
Even Chihane was beginning to find Hiruzen Sarutobi's attitude unbearable. Wasn't this far too obvious? He did not even want to let Chihane stay in the village for a single day.
"Ah! You don't understand, Chihane. The village is in grave danger right now. Every day we delay adds to that danger! Hanzo of the Salamander's Amegakure is like a sword hanging over our heads! I hope you can understand an old man's longing for peace in Konoha."
Hiruzen Sarutobi also realized that he seemed to be pushing too hard and hurriedly explained himself.
"All right, Lord Hokage. I'll head back and prepare, then! I'll leave tomorrow."
What could Chihane say when Hiruzen Sarutobi had even resorted to shameless excuses (ー_ー)!! Now he was invoking his age and claiming it was all for the village!
Chihane happened to have no desire to keep haggling with Hiruzen Sarutobi either. It was exhausting! So he took the initiative and excused himself.
"Yes, good. You've had a tiring day too, Chihane. Go home and