Hokage Office.
After Yuuki's renovation, the office was different from before.
The new office was simple and grand.
Yuuki was not sitting in the office chair at this moment, but rather lounging on the sofa in the reception area, flipping through the documents in his hand.
Sitting opposite him was Hiashi, whom he hadn't seen in a month. Although it was just the two of them, and they were on the sofa, Hiashi still sat upright, his gaze level, looking composed and showing no emotion, appearing very proper.
Yuuki, on the other hand, was reviewing Hiashi's accomplishments over the past month. Although he had learned about the progress from other channels, Yuuki still read very carefully.
Neither of them spoke; only the sound of paper rustling filled the office.
After a while, Yuuki put down the documents, a smile on his face as he said, "Elder Hiashi, you've worked hard."
Hiashi replied expressionlessly, "It's all my duty; everything is for Konoha!"
Hiashi's determination had made significant progress compared to a month ago. Yuuki was very satisfied, and his smile widened as he said, "That's right, for Konoha, we cannot relax. Elder Hiashi, please also pay more attention to the security work of the Council Hall. Prepare for the handover this afternoon!"
A sudden change appeared in Hiashi's eyes. It was hard to imagine such complex emotions could be seen within a Byakugan.
Resentment, excitement, exhilaration, gratitude, and a hint of fear.
Hiashi took a few breaths to compose himself, becoming exceptionally deferential again, and responded with a bowed head, "Yes, Hokage-sama!"
Yuuki nodded and said, "Then I won't see you out. Elder Hiashi, please feel free to leave."
"Yes!"
Hiashi then left Yuuki's office, and his footsteps revealed that his heart was not calm.
After Hiashi left, a figure appeared in the corner, with veins bulging around his eyes.
It was Hyuga Tojin, a member of the Hyuga branch family whom Hiashi had sent to assist Yuuki and relay messages after their first meeting several years ago.
"How are things in various places?" Yuuki asked directly.
"Hokage-sama, the Military Police Force…" Hyuga Tojin reported intelligence from various locations to Yuuki, who nodded occasionally.
It seemed all the actors were in place.
After discussing official matters, Yuuki suddenly asked, "Tong Ren, why did you choose me and not your Clan Head?"
Hyuga Tojin's gaze suddenly wavered. Why?
Every caged bird yearns for freedom, but destiny is already set. Since it is destined to be confined to a cage, then one must choose a larger cage.
The Hyuga Clan and Konoha—is there even a choice?
Tong Ren lowered his head slightly and replied, "Because Hokage-sama is stronger!"
Yuuki nodded and said no more. Yuuki couldn't be bothered with the Hyuga Clan's internal affairs; it was enough as long as the Byakugan could be used by him.
Yuuki then picked up another document and began to read it.
It was the list of Uchiha Clan members who had also applied to be stationed at the border. The Uchiha were indeed somewhat restless at heart.
This list was much longer than the few people at the gathering back then.
The clan members' lives were much better than before, but past events were only temporarily suppressed; they were never forgotten.
Yuuki recalled Pain's words, that once the chain of hatred is formed, it can never be eliminated. It seemed quite reasonable.
And Hyuga Tojin, whose figure had once again hidden itself, a trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes.
My value, no, or rather, the value of the Byakugan, cannot move Hokage-sama?
As the Hyuga Clan member who had been in contact with Yuuki the longest and participated in many matters, Hyuga Tojin had a relatively clear understanding of Yuuki.
Yuuki never cared about worthless people or things.
He personally experienced and witnessed the Uchiha Clan's journey from being detested by all to their current standing.
Although Tong Ren was a member of the Hyuga Clan, he clearly knew who had pulled the Uchiha Clan back from the brink of the cliff.
Hyuga Tojin was filled with awe and admiration for this Uchiha Clan Head, the Hokage of Konoha, who was much younger than himself.
When would the Hyuga Clan have such a Clan Head to save them?
Although his mind was filled with myriad thoughts, Tong Ren did not forget his mission and continued to faithfully carry out his work.
The Byakugan could not see through seals and barriers, but Yuuki, a master of sealing jutsu, had slightly modified the office's seal, allowing it to observe the outside from within.
And the place Tong Ren was observing at this moment was Konoha's Council Hall.
He just happened to observe a crow with Chakra flying into the Council Hall.
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