That morning, Shihōin Naraku was still discussing Naruto Uzumaki's graduation with Kakashi Hatake, only to be summoned to the Hokage's office at noon.
Hiruzen Sarutobi showed no sign of his conflict with Shimura Danzō the night before. He said directly, "Kakashi has already left ANBU, but ANBU cannot remain without a commander for long. In that case, Naraku, you are promoted to Anbu Commander, and Tenzo is promoted to Anbu Deputy Captain!"
As soon as the Third Hokage finished announcing the appointments, Shihōin Naraku heard the familiar system notification.
[Ding! The host has been promoted to Anbu Commander of Konohagakure!] [Congratulations to the host on receiving four Draw Chances! Remaining Draw Chances: four!] [Friendly reminder: a Ten-Pull is more likely to yield miraculous items!]
Hmm?
This promotion to Anbu Commander didn't earn the maximum of five draws, only four!
Shihōin Naraku was a little disappointed, but then he thought about how little time had passed since his second Ten-Pull, and he had already saved up four Draw Chances. That meant his third Ten-Pull was not far off either.
"This is your first mission as Anbu Commander."
Hiruzen Sarutobi handed over a file and motioned for Shihōin Naraku to read it. "I have already instructed Umino Iruka to make the Clone Technique the subject of this Ninja Academy graduation exam!"
Huh?
You know perfectly well that this is Naruto Uzumaki's weakest technique, yet you still made it the graduation exam.
Oh~
I get it.
Shihōin Naraku leafed through the file. It contained the least information on Naruto and the most on a Ninja Academy teacher named Mizuki.
"Despicable, cunning, deeply jealous, and suspected of having ties to Orochimaru. Why not just arrest someone like this? At the very least, we could dig out what went on between him and