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TSSITWON Chapter 31: The Hokage's Office
🕑 Added 2024-09-19 17:11:38 +0000 UTC"Of course!" Aoki replied enthusiastically. "After all, that's the right place for the people to submit their requests to the government." Aoki smiled, although Shizune looked a bit confused by Aoki's somewhat exaggerated words.
Before they actually set off to the Hokage building, Aoki took a moment to say goodbye to Aunt Nansa. Along the way, Aoki and Shizune began to introduce themselves, their footsteps blending with a conversation that grew increasingly familiar and warm.
During the journey to the Hokage building, Aoki had to constantly keep Shizune close. The little girl was easily distracted and often almost disappeared from Aoki's sight, making their trip feel longer than it should have.
Nevertheless, they finally arrived at the Hokage building. Without hesitation, they stepped inside, but were soon stopped by a kunoichi who was on duty in the administration section.
"Sorry, kids, what are you doing here?" the woman asked in a friendly tone, her smile warm and polite.
"I want to speak with the Third Hokage," Aoki replied confidently. "The girl with me is Shizune Kato, the niece of Dan Kato, who was the lover of Tsunade Senju. Shizune wants to know where her uncle's grave is, and as far as I know, the person most likely to know this is Miss Tsunade Senju."
The kunoichi nodded, listening to Aoki's lengthy explanation as he continued. "We don't know where Miss Tsunade is right now, so we came to the Hokage building to ask the Hokage, who is her teacher. We hope he can tell us Miss Tsunade's whereabouts so we can ask about the location of Shizune's uncle's grave, Dan Kato."
The woman paused for a moment, appearing to think. After a while, she returned to her administrative desk and said, "Kids, wait a moment." She then hurried into the Hokage's office, leaving Aoki and Shizune exchanging glances with a hint of anxiety.
Not long after, the kunoichi returned quickly. "Kids, come with me," she said, leading them to the Hokage's office.
When they arrived at the door to the Hokage's office, the administrative woman instructed them to enter. Aoki, showing no sign of hesitation, stepped inside immediately. Shizune, who initially seemed hesitant and a bit scared, eventually followed Aoki after seeing his courage.
Inside the room, the atmosphere felt tense yet calm. This moment was significant, not only because they were about to meet the Third Hokage, but also because it was a big step for Shizune in her long search for answers.
"Um... how can I help you, child?" Hiruzen asked, sitting calmly in his Hokage chair. Hiruzen's face displayed a wise and friendly demeanor.
"Hello, Hokage-sama," Aoki began in a serious tone. "The girl next to me is Shizune Kato, the niece of Dan Kato. Shizune is looking for her long-lost uncle's grave. I brought Shizune here to ask Hokage-sama for help in finding Miss Tsunade Senju."
"Shizune heard that Miss Tsunade is Dan Kato's lover. So, we thought Miss Tsunade might know where Dan Kato's grave is," Aoki continued, his expression flat and focused.
Hiruzen listened carefully to Aoki's explanation. A fleeting look of admiration crossed Hiruzen's eyes before he returned to his usual expression, with a hint of disappointment that lasted only a moment.
'Ah, you want to make me a ninja, huh? Unfortunately, I don't have much chakra and can't meet your expectations, Hokage-sama. And the lecture about the Will of Fire? Useless to me,' Aoki thought cynically, while a faint smile remained unseen on his face.
