Shikaku Nara frowned beside him.
Shikaku Nara knew that after Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others had been beaten up, Yanbai had dispatched countless Anbu to protect the still-young Uchiha Itachi.
Apparently, Uchiha Itachi was a tragic "villain" in the world of the "Practical Class."
Yanbai had just described that world's background and events to Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others several times.
In all fairness, Shikaku Nara could not understand the "Uchiha Itachi" of that world. There had been many better solutions, yet he had chosen a terrible one.
Shikaku Nara could not help saying, "You really are kind, Lord Hokage. When Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others were beaten up, you immediately thought of everyone else. Fortunately, those children still knew where to draw the line and wouldn't attack a young child."
Yanbai smiled amiably and put on an act. "Fortunately, no one disappointed me."
Shikaku Nara nodded.
Yet at that moment, Shikaku Nara began to harbor a few suspicions about Yanbai's actions.
He had worked under Yanbai for far too long.
Shikaku Nara knew very well that the Lord Hokage he served was nowhere near as gentle and approachable as he appeared.
Everything Yanbai did served a purpose.
In other words, there really was something special about Uchiha Itachi.
Shikaku Nara gave nothing away.
Though Yanbai was quite underhanded, most of what he did benefited the country and its people.
That was precisely why Shikaku Nara was willing to ease the burdens of this great Hokage.
It was time to finish work. After saying goodbye to Yanbai, Shikaku Nara walked out of the office at an unhurried pace.
However, just as Shikaku Nara was about to leave the office, another Anbu appeared at the doorway.
As they passed each other, the masked Anbu and Shikaku Nara exchanged nods.
Shikaku Nara