Lying on the bed, Lin Ze couldn't help but think of the scene at dinner.
We learned from Miyamoto Ichirō that Konoha High Command seemed to have completely forgotten about this place. No new caregiver was sent to take over Nonō's work, nor was a new War Orphans sent over.
In the huge courtyard, there were only a few "old faces" like them and the old dean who was becoming more and more silent.
Fortunately, the basic funds were still released on time. Although the amount was not large, it was barely enough to keep them fed and clothed.
'That's fine.'
Lin Ze secretly thought that he did not have much sense of belonging to this Orphanage itself. What he cherished were the people here.
The initial promise to Nonō to take care of other orphans was more out of a commitment and gratitude to her.
But after getting along for a long time, an emotion similar to "family" has quietly developed without realizing it, which gave Lin Ze, an orphan for two generations, a new feeling.
"A bond..." Lin Ze looked at the ceiling and murmured.
The core of Hokage World's power seems to always be around this word. It is both the source of strength and often the shackles of pain.
The day after tomorrow morning, five fifty.
Konoha ANBU Underground Headquarters.
Lin Ze arrived on time, he put on the black ANBU alternate uniform, with the simple Tanuki Mask on his face, and the number "567" was clearly printed on the back.
There are already nine people standing at the assembly point, and they are the other nine people who have passed the examination, including numbers 233, 269 and others.
The atmosphere was silent and depressing, no one talked, and there was a subtle sense of distance between them.
Occasionally, formal members wearing various animal masks would pass by silently, their eyes scanning the newcomers indifferently, as if they were looking at a batch of newly arrived tools.
Lin Ze silently walked to the end of the queue and stood there, looking at his nose and nose, remaining silent like everyone else, but in his heart he was quickly analyzing the next arrangements.
As far as Lin Ze knows, ANBU currently has a total of about one hundred people, divided into four teams, divided according to A, B, C and D. Each team has six teams. It is not known which team he will be assigned to.
Six o'clock sharp.
An invisible sense of oppression suddenly came.
There was no sound of footsteps, and a figure appeared in front of the queue like a ghost.
He was also wearing ANBU clothing, but did not wear a mask, revealing a slightly weathered face with electric eyes.
His stance was not deliberately ostentatious, but he naturally exuded a sharp aura that had been on the battlefield for a long time, like a sharp blade in a sheath. Although it was not out of the sheath, the cold light had already pierced into his muscles and bones.
The most eye-catching thing is the short knife on his waist that exudes a faint white Chakra halo.
'White Fang of Konoha...'Lin Ze The pupils under the mask shrank slightly.
Even if I had known that the captain was Hatake Sakumo, when I actually faced him, I could still feel the majestic pressure stemming from his strength and record.
This is completely different from the gentle majesty faced by Hiruzen Sarutobi. This is a more direct and pure power.
Hatake Sakumo's gaze slowly swept across the ten people, and every person touched by his gaze straightened their backs unconsciously, as if locked by an invisible searchlight.
His eyes seemed to stay on Lin Ze for a few tenths of a second longer. Although it was extremely short, Lin Ze captured it keenly.
'Sure enough, it has been focused on...'Lin Ze knew it in his heart.
His seven-year-old age, Identity who was specially recruited by Hokage, and his performance in defeating Uchiha En in the assessment were enough to attract the attention of this ANBU team member.
But this was also expected by Lin Ze. He wanted to pass the assessment quickly, which would inevitably attract the attention of these people.
Fortunately, he had already considered it - just opening Eight Gates Released Formation to Fourth Gate would not make Hiruzen Sarutobi fearful of him, but would instead pay more attention to him.
Therefore, Lin Ze didn't panic at all, he just calmed down and made himself look similar to other alternate members.
But if Lin Ze knew how Hiruzen Sarutobi and others evaluated him and how they dealt with him, I'm afraid he would laugh out loud.
Hatake Sakumo does have the ability to take care of Lin Ze, but the premise is that Hatake Sakumo must be alive. As a time traveler, Lin Ze knows that soon Hatake Sakumo will be played alive by Danzo and Hiruzen Sarutobi...
Hatake Sakumo's psychological activities did have some waves due to Lin Ze.
He has read the report of Lin Ze carefully. Eight Gates Released Formation Fourth Gate was started at the age of seven. Taijutsu is superb and has a sophisticated fighting spirit. What is even more rare is his calmness and decisiveness on the spot.
Such a seedling is indeed rare. As for whether he is from Konoha's village, he doesn't care.
As he said to Hiruzen Sarutobi, what he cares more about is character.
But a child who gains power too early can easily go astray, so he needs to observe carefully to see what kind of heart he has under this power.
At present, it seems that at least he is very calm and has no frivolousness like a young man who has achieved success.
"I am the captain of Hatake Sakumo, ANBU." A cold voice broke the silence without any nonsense, "Congratulations on passing the examination. From today on, you will be the official members of ANBU."
"There is only one rule for ANBU - absolute obedience to orders and putting the mission first. Your past Identity names are meaningless here. Remember the code name you will choose later, it will be your only identification in the future."
"Let's break up the teams."
Hatake Sakumo took out a copy of Scroll, unfolded it, and began to recite the list and team status.
"No. 233, Team Three, Team C-4."
"No. 269, Detachment 1, A-4."
"No. 388, Squadron 2, B-6."
"Number 567..."
When he read the number Lin Ze, Hatake Sakumo's eyes fell on him again.
"Team 3, Team C 5. Team leader, code name 'Fox'."
Team 3? Team leader codename "Fox"?
'It can't be him?' Lin Ze thought to himself - the person who brought him to Konoha from outside was ANBU wearing a Fox mask.
Subsequently, the other nine people were also assigned to different teams and teams.
After the allocation is completed, Hatake Sakumo closes Scroll.
"Your squad leader will inform you of your specific tasks and responsibilities. Remember, ANBU is the shadow of Konoha, the sharpest knife that protects the village. Don't let down this responsibility, and don't let down your efforts."
His eyes swept over everyone again, and paused especially on Lin Ze, which seemed to contain some kind of warning and expectation.
"Dismissed. Each of you will report to your squad leader."
After the words fell, Hatake Sakumo's figure blended into the shadows quietly and disappeared just as it appeared.
The suffocating sense of oppression also dissipated, and the ten people at the assembly point secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
There was no communication between each other. Everyone followed the team information and walked towards different passages in a tacit understanding.
Lin Ze glanced at the area indicator map on the wall, identified the location of the third team, followed No. 233, and stepped into the dark passage.
"Team 3, C5, Fox..." Lin Ze thought silently, "I hope I can receive the mission early so that I can have more free time to develop my abilities."