After leaving the Medical Department, Anyo soon arrived at the Hokage Office.
The Third Hokage was pleased to see Anyo arrive. A smile replaced the worried expression he had worn for days, and he got straight to the point. "I think you should know very well why I called you here."
Anyo nodded. "It's about the Third Shinobi World War, isn't it?"
"Yes." The Third Hokage's voice was heavy. "War has broken out again, so I've had you transferred here. You'll be leaving the Medical Department."
"What do you need me to do?" Anyo asked bluntly.
"I intend to send you to the Iwagakure front to assist Minato Namikaze in defeating them."
"All right."
Seeing Anyo agree without the slightest hesitation, the Third Hokage said happily, "I'm reinstating you as an Anbu Captain immediately. In addition, I intend to give you a codename. Do you have anything in mind?"
Not everyone in the Anbu had a codename. Having one signified that you held an important position within the organization, possessed a degree of command authority, and belonged to the Anbu's upper ranks.
Anyo really had no ideas for a codename. He glanced at the cloudless sky and casually uttered a single word. "Night."
"Night? Very well. That will be your codename from now on." The Third Hokage continued, "As for your team members, I've already arranged them for you. Once you've familiarized yourself with them, you can set out."
"Wait," Anyo said. "Lord Hokage, I'd like to make a request."
The Third Hokage was not surprised that Anyo had a request. He said kindly, "Of course. Go ahead."
"I'd still prefer to choose my own team members."
In that battle during the Second Shinobi World War, every member of Anyo's team had died. Though their achievements had been considerable, what