Chapter 590: Captain Selection

"Sir, what happened?"

Noticing the solemn expression on Hiruzen's face at this time, Minato's expression also became serious.

Although Minato is now the fourth Hokage, the way he addresses the Third Hokage and others remains unchanged.

Hiruzen at the door quickly approached Minato and said in a low voice: "From the recent information collected by my Anbu, the activities of the Root people are a bit abnormal."

"Abnormal?"

Minato was stunned, in fact, he had just succeeded the Hokage, and most of the Anbu that were previously under the Hokage were still in charge of the Third Hokage.

Therefore, Hiruzen was earlier than him in obtaining certain intelligence.

The composition of "Root" is even more special. It is led by Danzo alone, and even the Hokage does not know anything about it.

It is a potential force for the village, but it also poses a potential threat to the Hokage.

Therefore, Hiruzen dispatched Anbu to monitor the Root's activities all year round.

"Um."

At this time, Hiruzen walked up to Minato, took a deep breath, and said: "So I ordered the Anbu to investigate."

"A few days ago, it seems that a considerable number of Root members left the village and have not returned yet."

Hiruzen said that he could only turn a blind eye to some of Gen's actions.

But this time it was different. The actions of the Root were too strange. If the Anbu had not discovered that the number of Root members had inexplicably decreased in recent days, they would have known nothing about this matter.

Moreover, the time period when the Root members left the village happened to be when the village was preparing for the Hokage succession ceremony.

Danzo chose to take action at this time, obviously not wanting the Hokage to know these things.

Hearing this, Minato's expression began to look a little serious.

"In this case, we should immediately order the Anbu ninja to investigate this matter."

Minato frowned. The investigation of the Root could not be left to ordinary ninjas because it might involve some sensitive issues in the village.

"Of course I know that." Hiruzen nodded, and his solemn expression relaxed a little.

"How is it? Are you used to dealing with these complicated things?"

Hiruzen did not question Minato's ability, but as a Hokage, in addition to ability, what he needed more was patience.

Dealing with everything in such a large village, a lot of it is insignificant chores.

But the more this happens, the more we cannot take it lightly, and we cannot handle every matter hastily.

"Since you have entrusted the village to me, I certainly cannot let you down."

Minato said that he had almost finished processing the documents, and all that was left was to hand off some of the tasks to the ninjas in the village to carry out.

"Haha, you are still the same," Hiruzen chuckled.

In front of Hiruzen, Minato hesitated for a moment, then said, "Sir Sandaime, I just happen to have something I want to discuss with you."

"What's the matter?" asked Sandai.

"I want to expand the organization of the Anbu. After all, the Anbu lost some elites during the previous war."

Minato said that during the Third Ninja World War, the fighting situation was tense and the Third Hokage ordered his Anbu personnel to participate in the war.

Although Konoha won a great victory in the war, a considerable number of Anbu elites also died.

As soon as these words were spoken, the third generation's brows suddenly frowned.

He understood what Minato meant, although the latter had become the Fourth Hokage by now, he was still lacking something important besides the authority of the Hokage.

Team.

It goes without saying that Minato's prestige in the village is now high, but even so, there are still some people who are dissatisfied with his succession to the position of Hokage.

In this situation, Minato could only coordinate slowly, but in order to deal with some sudden situations, he must have some power of his own in his hands.

Looking at the reaction of Hiruzen in front of him, Minato was secretly making some plans in his mind.

The background of his succession to the Hokage was somewhat different from that of previous generations, because the first three generations of Hokage succeeded upon the death of the previous Hokage.

Today, The Sandaime of Konoha are already alive, and together with the three elders of Konoha, they all have their own forces.

Minato, the Fourth Hokage, is the weakest among them.

Therefore, in order to consolidate his position and prestige as Hokage, he must expand the power of his wings as quickly as possible.

It's not that Minato is ungrateful. It's just that if he doesn't do something, he, the fourth Hokage, will be nothing more than a puppet.

Minato regards everyone in Konoha Village as his companions, even Danzo, whom he has always hated.

But this does not mean that he can be controlled by others.

Just like today, he learned about the abnormalities of Danzo and Root from the Third Hokage.

Hiruzen's mood was a little complicated.

But after pondering for a moment, a faint smile appeared on his face, and he said: "Now that you are the Hokage, of course I respect your decision."

"Thank you." After receiving the response from Hiruzen, Minato said respectfully.

"Then do you have any idea about the candidates for the captain of the expanded ANBU?"

Hiruzen asked, the only benefit of the war that just ended for the village was that under the baptism of war, most of the surviving ninjas had grown tremendously.

So now the ninjas in Konoha can be said to be elites.

The selection of personnel to expand the Anbu is not a problem, but the selection of the captain of the new Anbu is crucial.

His ability and strength must convince everyone.

Although there are many such strong people in Konoha, Minato does not have many choices.

The three sannins and Hatake Sakumo, who were Minato's teachers, each possessed this ability.

But if you think about it carefully, none of them can take on this position. As the founder of Konoha's medical system, Tsunade immediately began to improve the medical system after the war.

Jiraiya's personality is not suitable for this kind of position. As for Orochimaru, although he did not show it on the surface, he was somewhat dissatisfied with Minato in his heart.

As for Hatake Sakumo, he seems to be the most suitable candidate, but he has always been a capable subordinate of the third hokage.

If Minato let him take on the position of captain of his newly formed ANBU, it would be like giving Sakumo-senpai a difficult problem.

Among Minato's peers, there were only two people with such strength and prestige.

With Senju Nawaki's personality, he would definitely not be able to do what the Anbu did.

The remaining person seems to be the least likely, but he happens to be the best candidate in Minato's mind.

Minato stared at Hiruzen and said.

"Yes, I plan to let Uchiha Yoruki serve as the captain of the new Anbu!"

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