Chapter 65: Why Would I Trick People?
"How about this! I'll give you a solution!"
Aoyama Riuun knew that these two old-timers treasured their elder positions as if they were their own lives. For the sake of those positions, they might really do something irrational.
"A solution!"
They were at the peak of their panic. Even if it was Aoyama Riuun, if there was a solution, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura were willing to listen.
"If Hatake Sakumo won't agree, you can find someone else!"
"Is there anyone in Konoha suitable for such a mission?"
Both of them frowned at the same time. If they could find someone to replace Hatake Sakumo, that would naturally be for the best. But was there anyone in Konoha whose assassination skills could surpass Hatake Sakumo's?
"Of course, there is!"
Aoyama Riuun smiled. Under the watchful eyes of Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu, Aoyama Riuun said directly, "Sarutobi Shinnosuke!"
"..."
It wasn't just Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura who were speechless; even Hatake Sakumo, at the side, didn't quite know what to say at this moment.
This guy is definitely getting revenge on Sarutobi Shinnosuke.
Except for Hatake Kakashi, who didn't know who Sarutobi Shinnosuke was, everyone else knew his capabilities. Although he wasn't weak, he was far from Hatake Sakumo's level. Sending him on this mission, are you sure you're not sending him to his death?
Aoyama Riuun didn't seem to care and continued speaking on his own.
"I hear that Sarutobi Shinnosuke has his eyes on the position of ANBU Commander!"
"Hmm?"
That position held so much power, it wasn't strange that Sarutobi Shinnosuke would have ideas about it. They were just curious why Aoyama Riuun was bringing it up.
"Since he has his eyes on it, why not give him a little push!"
"But, can Shinnosuke complete this mission?"
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura were hesitant. This mission was so dangerous; the chances of Sarutobi Shinnosuke completing it were small.
"So what if he can't complete it? What does that have to do with you?"
With an inexplicable smile, Aoyama Riuun looked at the two elders. As expected, even trash has its uses.
"If the mission is successful, your elder positions will be saved."
"If the mission fails, then Sarutobi Shinnosuke will surely meet with misfortune. With his own son in trouble, do you think Sarutobi Hiruzen will have time to deal with you?"
"..."
Genius!
The two elders, who were originally confused, now looked as if they had seen a celestial being. That's right, regardless of success or failure, it had nothing to do with them. It was just that Sarutobi Shinnosuke's ending might not be too good.
But would Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura care?
Not at all. So what if he was the Hokage's son? As long as their elder positions were secure, they would gladly set the trap.
"Good idea! A great idea!"
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura looked at each other, both somewhat delighted. But along with their delight, they became even more wary of Aoyama Riuun.
If Aoyama Riuun could scheme against his enemy Sarutobi Shinnosuke like this, then in the future, he could scheme against them in the same way.
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura decided that in the future, they must stay far away from Aoyama Riuun. Otherwise, they wouldn't even know when they'd been trapped.
"Well, we'll be leaving first!"
"You two continue your chat!"
Saying this, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura used the Body Flicker Technique and disappeared from the spot.
Seeing this, Aoyama Riuun's smile grew wider.
Hatake Sakumo, at the side, couldn't help but shake his head after seeing Aoyama Riuun's smile.
"It looks like Sarutobi Shinnosuke is in for some bad luck!"
"Isn't that what he deserves?"
With an idiot like that, who else would be unlucky if not him?
"Let's go, let's go! It's a rare opportunity, let's go for a drink!"
"Alright!"
Nodding, Hatake Sakumo did not refuse. Now that he was idle, Hatake Sakumo felt much more relaxed.
...
On the other side, in the Hokage's office, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Danzo were discussing the matter concerning Sunagakure. But it was mostly Sarutobi Hiruzen talking. Danzo listened with an air of indifference.
At this moment, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura returned.
"Hiruzen, we're back!"
"How did it go? Did you successfully invite Hatake Sakumo?"
Seeing the two of them, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked up with delight.
"No!"
"..."
The delighted smile instantly froze.
Not just Sarutobi Hiruzen, even Danzo at the side was stunned. They failed, yet they're smiling so happily. Have they gone mad?
"You don't want your elder positions anymore, do you?"
Small veins popped on his forehead. With a threatening gaze, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura.
"Although we didn't succeed in inviting Hatake Sakumo, we brought another person!"
"Who?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen was a bit surprised. Even Danzo at the side looked on with interest. He wanted to know what gave these two idiots so much confidence.
"Shinnosuke?"
Seeing the person who walked in from outside the door, Sarutobi Hiruzen was stunned. That's right, this person was none other than his son, Sarutobi Shinnosuke.
"What are you doing here?"
For some reason, seeing Sarutobi Shinnosuke walk in, a bad premonition suddenly rose in Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart.
Sarutobi Shinnosuke's next words confirmed Sarutobi Hiruzen's premonition.
"Leave the mission of investigating Sunagakure's intelligence to me!"
Sarutobi Shinnosuke said, full of confidence. It seemed he was very confident about this mission.
But Sarutobi Hiruzen, who heard this, couldn't help but feel his eyelid twitch. He didn't answer, but instead looked at Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura with a gloomy face.
"You went to find him?"
He wasn't an idiot; how could he not see through some of this?
At this time, even Danzo was almost laughing. These two old-timers were quite something. In order to protect their elder positions, they even dragged in the Hokage's son. Looking at Sarutobi Shinnosuke's cheerful appearance, he clearly didn't know he had been set up!
Danzo smiled and shook his head. Indeed, it was smart not to have any children. If his child was as stupid as Shinnosuke, Danzo felt that he wouldn't need others to set him up; he would do it himself.
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