Hokage Office Outside the door.
"Dong, dong, dong." There was a knock on the door.
"Please come in." Third Hokage's voice sounded.
Anyo pushed the door open and said to Third Hokage, "I didn't expect Lord Hokage to be here so late."
Third Hokage stood up, sighed, opened the window, pointed at the moon in the sky and said, "The moon is so round tonight."
Anyo looked up and didn't understand what he meant, so he didn't answer.
"It's a pity that many people can no longer see this kind of moonlight. The last Iwagakure Battlefield war caused too many people to lose their homes." Third Hokage sighed heavily.
"Yes." Anyo agreed, and then said, "This is inevitable. If there is a war, there will be death. Since you are in Battlefield, you must be prepared to die at any time."
Third Hokage was stunned for a moment, suddenly understood something, smiled bitterly and said, "Haha, your teacher must have taught you this sentence."
The reason why Third Hokage just said this was mainly to test Anyo to see if he was interested in Ninja who was sacrificed on top of Battlefield. Do you have any psychological problems? Do you have post-war psychological syndrome? It seems now that you are overthinking it. Anyo understands the cruelty of Battlefield far better than anyone else, and his psychological quality is first-rate.
Thinking of this, Third Hokage asked, "You must have something very important to come to me so late."
"Yeah." Anyo nodded and expressed his thoughts very simply. "Now the war has stopped temporarily, but sooner or later it will break out on a large scale. My suggestion is to avoid large-scale frontal conflicts, break Konoha Ninja into parts, and conduct small-team confrontations."
"Oh?" Third Hokage smiled slightly when he heard this and said, "It seems that you also think that Konoha Ninja is not dominant in quantity."
"Not only that, I believe that our team will be much stronger than the enemy." Anyo analyzed. "It can be seen from the early confrontation of Iwagakure Battlefield that Iwagakure was once forced into a desperate situation by us. If it were not for the sudden intervention of reinforcements, this battle may not have ended like this."
Third Hokage nodded in agreement. "Indeed, your analysis is correct. After the Medical System reform, our combat potential has been greatly increased, but in large-scale battles, this potential has been weakened."
After finishing speaking, Third Hokage said with emotion, "Your teacher once told me that sooner or later you will surpass him. Now it seems that this day is not far away."
Hearing Third Hokage mention White Fang, Anyo's heart still ached slightly, and he replied in a nonchalant manner, "Teacher is always very accurate in his judgment of people."
Third Hokage seemed to know that Anyo still had grievances in his heart. He did not discuss this topic in depth. Instead, he took out a document and said, "Actually, if you don't come here, I am going to find you. This is an appointment document. Take a look."
Anyo took it and looked at it, and said with some surprise, "This is..."
Third Hokage said with certainty, "Yes, I have informed all major Battlefield commanders about your Codename night. When necessary, you have the right to take over the command and even direct Battlefield Ninja operations."
This is a huge right. Once given, Anyo can affect Konoha Ninja's movements on Battlefield, and even influence the situation of Battlefield. With such a huge right, Third Hokage dared to hand it over, which really surprised him.
Just listen to Third Hokage continue, "I believe in White Fang, and I believe in you too. After Shinku Yuhi resigned from the position of Anbu Chief, this position has been vacant. After this Third Shinobi World War is over, I think you will be the most suitable candidate."
Naked temptation, Anbu Chief is not a false position, he has the power to transfer the position directly under Hokage. Even when Hokage is not in the village, he can replace Hokage in the village. In terms of power, it can be said that he is only under Hokage, Danzo's qualifications are old enough, but now he only manages Root, which is completely incomparable with Anbu Chief. If Anyo succeeds in becoming Captain in the future, he will have the right to direct Danzo to do things. This is the gap.
Although he knew it was a temptation, Anyo was still willing to eat it. After taking a deep breath, he said, "I will do my best to end this battle and follow Konoha Ninja to achieve the final victory."
Third Hokage smiled happily and said, "Okay."
Not long after Anyo left, Jiraiya's voice appeared in the office. He was leaning against the window and said, "Old man, you really plan to train Anyo to be the next assistant of Hokage."
Third Hokage took out his pipe, took a breath, leaned back on the chair slowly and said, "Why, you think I lied to him."
"Haha, that's not the case." Jiraiya laughed and said, "It's just that you have already arranged for the next Anbu Chief, so you already have a candidate in mind for the next Hokage."
Third Hokage turned his head and looked at the disciple he had brought up since childhood, and couldn't help but blame him. "Actually, the most ideal candidate in my heart is you."
Jiraiya repeatedly declined. "No, old man, you know I'm not suitable."
"Yes, you don't want to, but fortunately, you have taught a very good disciple." As soon as Third Hokage said this, the candidate for the next Hokage was ready to be announced.
Jiraiya was not surprised at all, and said with a proud smile on his face, "Yes, that was taught by me. Of course, Minato is also a genius that has been rare in decades. Ninjutsu is talented, clear-minded, highly popular, and he is as handsome as me."
Hearing the next words, Third Hokage directly ignored it and said seriously, "Due to Tsunade's mistake this time, she will not go to Battlefield in a short time. Now Iwagakure Battlefield, I plan to leave it to you to command. As for Minato, he is still young after all. I will arrange some tasks for him to let him experience and adjust."
Jiraiya asked, "What about Kumogakure?"
Third Hokage quickly said, "Obviously, I have arranged for Uchiha Fugaku to be the commander, and Anyo will also go together."
After hearing these words, Jiraiya couldn't help but want to ask, what if Anyo did not obey the command and took away the command of Uchiha Fugaku, and the two of them fought, but after thinking about it, Jiraiya finally held back and did not ask.
"Old man, I'm leaving."
After saying that, he jumped away and left.
Anyo walking in the night was as calm as water. Third Hokage's words today have made his meaning very clear. His highest position in the future will be Anbu Chief. As for Hokage Position, he must have already had a candidate in mind, just like in the original work.
Anyo doesn't really have any objections to this. After all, Minato's abilities are there. The two of them guard Konoha together openly and secretly. This is probably the most ideal situation.
Unfortunately, Anyo has no such plan at all. In fact, the longer this war is fought, the better. After the organization grows, it is time to implement the plan...