Pakura had performed very well throughout her years in Konoha, but in the past, she had never earned its trust.
Ultimately, she was a war hero from Sunagakure. Only because her village had betrayed her, and because Xia Yan had vouched for her, had she been able to settle safely in Konoha.
But fundamentally, it was also true that those in power did not trust her, even though Xia Yan placed great trust in her.
After Xia Yan became the Fifth Hokage, Konoha also faced an enormous shortage of talent in various fields.
The Anbu was one of Xia Yan's most important sources of strength. Otherwise, he would not have kept Kakashi, who had followed him for years, in the Anbu.
Naturally, Kakashi needed help to stay in the Anbu. Pakura was both very familiar with Xia Yan and someone who had served on Kakashi's team for years.
Naturally, she became one of the people Kakashi could entrust with important responsibilities. She might only have been a Deputy Squad Leader now.
But think about it: a shinobi from an enemy nation had joined the Anbu and even become a Deputy Squad Leader. That alone was incredible.
Besides, Pakura's own reluctance to push too hard for advancement was part of the reason. Otherwise, with her talent and strength, becoming a Captain over ten years would hardly have been surprising.
She was now the Deputy Squad Leader of an Anbu Company, and Xia Yan had heard that her Company performed very well in every respect.
Under normal circumstances, Xia Yan should not have chosen to transfer her out of the Anbu, because she truly was talented.
Moreover, her departure might cause trouble, such as Sunagakure discovering her existence.
But Xia Yan had indeed softened a little. He knew the Anbu environment all