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Arc III Chapter 10

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 Arc III Chapter 10

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 Hiruzen was leaning back in his chair, chewing on his pipe. He had underestimated his old friend. He never expected him old friend to be this bold, which was unusual for him. Danzo was a man of many secrets, and he wanted Asami. His proposal that day brought her into the ANBU. But why? What was his old friend nning? Danzo''s interest didn''t go unnoticed.

 “...”Hiruzen sighed. In hindsight, it was astupid decision to allow Asami to join the ANBU. He miscalcted.Offering her to joinwas the perfect way tosabotageDanzo''s n. In theory. Without her consent, Danzo''s options were limited, hishands bound, but Asami eptedthe offer willingly and with great enthusiasm, creating thus a major headache.

 “...” Hiruzen massaged his temples, fighting a mild depression. Now the damage was done, and he had to remove Asami from Danzo''s influence. It was obvious what his old friend was up to. Danzo was always keen to recruit new talent her and add another strong piece to his board. Asami was a valuable asset. Her sheer talent ... Her raw skill ... Not only was she a talented kunoichi who had proven her worth on the battlefield time and time again, but she was also non aligned. A kunoichi without connections, without family, without annoying n loyalties. Asami was the perfect candidate for Danzo and his recruiting policy. Thankfully, his attempts had failed so far. Asami resisted his offers, and Danzo didn''t seed in drawing her over to his side.

 However, it didn''t escape his notice that Asami was frequently paired up with former Root memberson her missions.The reports clearly showed so. He doubted that such was just mere coincidence. His old friend probably pulled some strings and used his influence. Danzodefinitelyhad his eyes on her. That is why he needed to act before it was toote.He had underestimated Danzo before and how far he was prepared to go.He thoughtItachi safe, but that was sadly not the case. Danzo pushed Itachi to the edge.

 “...”Hiruzen gazedupon his peaceful vigethrough his window. Under no circumstances, couldhe allow Asami to fall into Danzo''s hands.He already wielded far too much power.He had to get her somehowout of theANBU to deny Danzo any ess.

 Their little princess, however, wasn''t particrly keen to leave, and it wasn''t so easy to force her to resign against her will. The vige council would never approve such a proposal. Not only was Asami too valuable to be discharged, but such a move would also slight her. Asami was a prideful girl, and she wouldn''t take kindly to being discharged.

 “...”Hiruzen was drumminghis fingers on his desk.Her case was simr toKakashi''s, but without the option of making her a sensei. Even with her talent, Asami was still too young for such an assignment, and he pitied the poor geninwho wouldserve under her.“...”

 Thedoor opened and the girl in question entered.“You called for me, Hokage-sama.” Asami stood straight, awaiting her orders.

 Hiruzen studied her.“I have decided to assign you a special mission, Asami.”

 “Understood.”Asami listened.

 “As you might know, Asami, Konoha will host the chunin exams this year. It is a prestigious event for the vige. Konoha will receive many foreign dignitaries and influential guests.

 The problem is that reliable sources indicate thatforeign powers n to use the chunin exams as a stagefora majoroperation, but we have no idea yet who or for what. Our sources merely indicatethat apparently one of the exam participantsseems to y acrucial rolein their ns.

 Asami, I want you to infiltrate the chunin exams and observe the participants. Especially,our friends from Otogakure. I allowed them to participate for the first time this year as a gesture of goodwill, but I don''t trust their motives.” His distrust was understandable. Otogakure was an ill rumouredvige of dubious background.

 “That''s my special mission?”Asami furrowed an eyebrow, herconfusion and discontent tant.“I am supposed to infiltratethe chunin exams and spyona bunch of genin?I don''t want to question your wisdom, Hokage-sama,but my abilities might berequired more somewhere else.”

 “Don''t be disappointed, Asami. I assure you, your mission is ofutmost importance tothe vige. Furthermore, you fit the mission requirements perfectly. You are the only ANBU that we have in your age group.” Hiruzen offereda benevolentsmile, reassuring her. Yet his smile showed little effect.

 Asami clicked her tongue, slightly annoyed.“Of utmost importance, you say? I sincerely doubt that, Hokage-sama.”

 Hiruzen ignored herints.“You will take on your former geninidentity, Asami,and enter the exams. I will assign you to a new teamafter officially recuperating from your ‘emotional trauma’.”

 “So,I have to operate alone, without support?”Asami looked dismayed.

 Hiruzen nodded.“Correct, you will operate without support.That iseverything. You are dismissed now.”

 “...”Theck Princessgrumbled and left the office. “Such a nuisance...”

 “Wait a moment, Asami.”Hiruzen raised his hand. He nearly forgot. “Before I forget, I must remind you, please avoid killingpeople. Wedon''twant the examsto turn into a massacre. We don''tneed senseless ughter.” Such actions would only producea lot of annoying paperwork and diplomaticrepercussions. Not what Konoha needed.

 “I understand, Hokage-sama.” Asami looked displeased, yet she obeyed.It was the poor door, however, that fell victim to her wrath. A small crackappeared across the wall, stretching from one side of the room to the other.

 Hiruzen chuckled. This was Asami. “So predictable...”

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Arc III Chapter 10