In the Hokage's Office, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked through the Chunin who could lead a team once again.
But he still could not find a Chunin willing to take on Bieshu Feifan's trio.
Hiruzen Sarutobi had considered Jōnin as well.
But after word of Sarutobi Tōgo's failure spread, even fewer people were willing to take Bieshu Feifan's trio on missions.
Hiruzen Sarutobi smoked.
At last, he realized helplessly:
He had lost.
Lost to three bizarre things.
Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep drag, then exhaled heavily.
Then he set down his pipe.
"Jiahu."
An Anbu immediately appeared with the Body Flicker Technique.
"For certain people, just follow the normal rotation order.
"When their time comes, send them to the border."
"Yes."
After issuing this order, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly felt much of his spirit drain away, and he seemed to age considerably.
Meanwhile, Bieshu Feifan still left practicing ninjutsu to his Shadow Clones.
As for his real body, he was running laps around Konoha on his hands alongside Might Duy and Might Guy.
Taijutsu training had to be done by his real body.
What came back from a Shadow Clone's training was experience and memories; it could not build muscle.
During this time, Hiruzen Sarutobi had not made any more trouble for him.
Danzo's investigation had not led to Bieshu Feifan either.
That gave Bieshu Feifan some time to develop in peace.
Bieshu Feifan thought Hiruzen Sarutobi had finally decided to leave him alone.
But before long, an Anbu came to find Bieshu Feifan.
"Bieshu Feifan, according to the rules, it's your turn to serve on border garrison duty in the next rotation.
"Make your preparations.
"It'll be within the next few days. We'll send someone to notify you again when the time comes."
After saying this, the Anbu left without waiting to