After the war with Iwagakure ended, neither Konoha nor Iwagakure had any intention of handing over a peace treaty.
Iwagakure is now busy dealing with the restless Kumogakure.
Konoha also needs to spare some time to deal with the problem of Kirigakure from the east who keeps harassing them.
Negotiating peace can only be left to the daimyo of the two countries.
The two countries exchanged letters, discussed conditions, and then sent people from each other to sign the agreement in the Land of Grass. Konoha and Iwagakure respectively sent representatives to bear witness.
Later, in order to thank the Country of Wind for its assistance, the Country of Fire specially sent him a generous gift to show its appreciation.
Although this war weakened Konoha Village, it did not prevent the Fire Country from becoming vast and wealthy.
The daimyo also provided various supports to Konoha and hired some well-known ninja forces in the territory to help deal with Kirigakure.
In this world where the military force is dominated by ninjas, the strength of the ninja village is also an important part of the national power. The daimyo also hopes that Konoha can regain its strength as soon as possible.
In addition to Kirigakure's problems, what currently gives Sarutobi a headache is the internal affairs of Konoha. Since returning to the village, he has accumulated many government affairs that need to be dealt with. The piles on his desk are overwhelming him.
Buried.
Suddenly a ninja knocked on the door and came in.
"Hokage-sama."
"Yeah." Sarutobi responded without raising his head.
"There has been progress in the death of Hiuga Hito."
Sarutobi, who was immersed in reviewing official duties, couldn't help but be startled. He had already forgotten about this matter.
He put down the pen in his hand and looked at the ninja from the many documents piled up in front of him. He was the person he originally sent to the Hinata family to investigate the matter, but later also went to the front line with him.
"What progress?"
The ninja took the initiative and handed over a brochure.
Sarutobi took it, opened it and read it carefully, with a thoughtful look on his face.
"You did a good job, please step back now."
"yes."
After the ninja retreated, Sarutobi did not continue with the official business, but sat there thoughtfully.
Not long after, someone pushed the door open and walked in.
It's Danzo.
Sarutobi closed the book and put it aside, saying, "Why are you here?"
"I came here to ask, there must be a general on Kirigakure's side."
Sarutobi's face remained calm: "Who do you think is suitable?"
Danzo said without hesitation: "Orochimaru."
"Do you think so highly of your former subordinates?"
"It's not that I'm optimistic about him. Orochimaru is what the people want now. You understand, Sarutobi."
"I have made my own decision on this matter, so there is no need for you to interfere." Sarutobi said calmly.
Danzo was a little dissatisfied with Sarutobi's attitude, but did not get angry. Instead, he asked: "How is the mole's matter?"
As soon as these words came out, the office suddenly became calm.
Sarutobi sat there and stared at Danzo with his eyes fixed on him for a long time before saying, "We haven't found it yet."
Danzo asked: "Do you need my help?"
Sarutobi said, "If you have any clues, you can provide them to me."
When Danzo turned to leave, he suddenly heard Sarutobi's cold voice again.
"Don't worry, I will never let the mole live in this world."
After Danzo left the Hokage Building, the Gen-nin who was waiting outside took the initiative to follow him.
"Where's Orochimaru?" Danzo asked.
"Lord Orochimaru is with Lord Jiraiya and Lord Tsunade." Gennin replied.
Danzo couldn't help but frown when he heard this: "This guy is not in a hurry at all."
Isn't he afraid that things will be revealed...
"Go find him again and let him come to me after he comes out."
"yes."
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The land of the Hyuga clan.
Rizu was also handling family affairs in front of the study room.
Since the number of clan members has dropped sharply, many of the clan's industries have been left unattended and are in a stagnant stage.
These industries include those within the village and those outside the village.
Otherwise, the extravagant expenses of such a large family cannot be supported by the salaries of the ninjas in the clan alone.
Some places allow elders from the clan to go there, while some places can only hire some professionals to help take care of them.
Hinata now needs to go through a long period of recovery.
At this time, Ayano suddenly walked in with tea and placed it on his table very gently.
"Rizu, you have been busy for a long time, please take a rest."
Rizu ignored it and looked at the documents in his hands.
"Nizu..." Ayano said softly.
Rizu then frowned and said, "I understand, you can go out."
Ayano was choked back by what she wanted to say, and stood there unable to speak.
"Rizu, I..."
"What are you still doing here?"
Listening to Hizu's cold words of expulsion, Ayano looked even more disappointed.
She had no choice but to pick up the tray and walk out silently.
Ayano also explained to Hizu that it was Taigui-sama’s order at that time and she had no choice.
But Rizu seemed to have decided something, and his attitude towards her turned directly indifferent.
She walked out of the living room and met Hizashi walking in the courtyard.
"Ayano-sama." Hizashi saluted.
Ayano's face showed a gentle smile again: "It's Hizashi, are you looking for Hizashi?"
Hizashi lowered his head and replied: "Yes, there are some things that I need to report to Lord Hizashi."
Ayano nodded: "He is in the study."
Hizashi bowed again and was about to walk into the living room when he suddenly heard Ayano calling him.
"Hizashi, you are going to marry Ayari."
"Yes."
"Although Ayari is an adult, she is still just a child who has not grown up in many cases. You should be more tolerant of her."
"Hizashi understands."
Hizashi walked into the living room.
Ayano stood there and looked at his back with a complicated look in her eyes.
The four of them grew up together and had a very close relationship with each other. Hizashi always loved playing with her when she was a child.
But ever since Rizu was established as the clan leader and she and Rizu had decided to get married, everything had changed.
Hizashi and his sister had an ugly curse mark on their foreheads, and their parents told her many things.
In the future, she will be the wife of Hidashi, the wife of the patriarch of the Hyuga clan. Her status is much higher than that of others. She must keep a distance from Hizashi and get closer to Hizashi.
She had indeed done this for more than ten years, until Mr. Taigui told her about the list of five people some time ago.
She suddenly panicked, wondering how she would deal with herself if she really left the village with Hizashi.
Moreover, Tae Kyu-sama meant that he and his sister had all been promised to Hizashi, which made her feel ashamed.
But at that time, it seemed that there was only one way out. If he didn't leave, he could only stay in the village and wait for death, and go to Huangquan Road to find Rizu as his companion.
She doesn't want to die.
What was even more unexpected was that the village actually won the battle, and Rizu and the others came back again. The great joy and great sorrow came so quickly that people were caught off guard.
At the same time, in Nizu's study, Nizu was digesting the information that Hizashi just said.
"You're saying that Renxiong's death may be related to the mole?"
"Yes, those stolen white eyes are most likely the work of an insider!"