Chapter 206 (2/2)

The 3rd heard Ryo's words, and he started looking rather helpless! The views of the two have often been opposite indeed, so it was reasonable for Ryo not to trust him.

In Konoha, the Anbu were always working exclusively under the Hokage, with the exception of those who were in Root.

Their reports would only go back to the 3rd. Whether or not the published results of their research are credible is completely up to him.

”Ryo, Minato will be the Hokage now or tomorrow, so alright! I'll give him some of the Anbu force to work with him in advance on solving this case as well. With that, will you take some time to wait?” The 3rd asked.

Ryo was relieved by these words, for his goal was partially already fulfilled.

Whenever Minato was shown in the Manga or Anime, he was shown with Normal Ninjas guarding him, and Anbu were less prominent figures. This was unlike it was with the 3rd who always had Anbu on standby.

However, Ryo was still not satisfied. Having control over some of the Anbu was not enough.

Therefore, he immediately answered: ”Hokage sama, Rin was my important friend. Your early unwillingness to move in to avenge her makes me unable to trust this. I can promise not to go the Mist, but the matter must be handed over to Ni san completely!”

”RYO! The Hokage sama had already made compromises to please you! You're asking for too much!” Minato was surprised by Ryo's audacity.

The 3rd heard the two, and he was at a pinch. Being at the end of his career, he just sighed and said: ”Ryo, I promise you I'll give control over most of the Anbu to Minato, giving him full responsibility of this matter!”

Ryo rejoiced, while pretending to reluctantly nod and turn away.

With Ryo gone, the 3rd stared at Minato for a long time. After a long silence, he finally stood up and said: ”Minato, you've grown up. Despite all, I can pass this on to you with confidence!”

”Hokage sama, have you…?” Minato asked with surprise.

”Haha! The two of you are monstrously powerful. Unfortunately, you acting skills still suck, especially you Minato!”

”When did you….” Minato asked, a little embarrassed.

In fact, until Ryo left, the 3rd had no clues of their plot.

It's just that his guts, as wise man with plenty of experience in life, told him that there was something wrong. He said that sentence after the silence, to test if his hunch was correct.

Being the innocent one he was, Minato thought that the 3rd had already known everything, and was caught in the trap.

However, the 3rd had no trouble with this. He had been already thinking of letting Minato practice leading the Anbu for a while before giving him the post!