Chapter 149
Sarutobi Hiruzen's way of handling things was truly straightforward. Earlier, he had visited without any prior notice, and now, he suddenly sent someone to deliver the reward—so direct and simple! One had to wonder if all great figures preferred such efficiency.
But then again, if this was truly a forbidden jutsu scroll, was it really safe to just send a few people to deliver it like this? Wasn't he worried something might go wrong?
Haruto Saito paused for a moment as he looked at the scroll, then immediately snatched it into his hands. As soon as he held it, he felt it—the scroll had a unique chakra fluctuation.
"What is this?" Haruto didn't open the scroll right away but instead looked up and asked.
"It's an S-rank forbidden jutsu," Shinjo replied. "I only know that this is one of the forbidden jutsu developed by the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama. As for the specifics, you'll have to open it and see for yourself."
Haruto's body trembled. It really was a forbidden jutsu reward! When Sarutobi Hiruzen had spoken to him earlier, he had mentioned that he wanted a highly practical forbidden jutsu as his reward. So Sarutobi Hiruzen clearly understood what kind of reward he desired.
"I must remind you," Shinjo spoke again, "this scroll has a self-destruction seal. You have only one hour. Once you open it, you must memorize all the contents immediately. You are not allowed to record it in writing. Do you understand?"
Haruto, who had been about to open the scroll, stopped in his tracks and nodded at Shinjo.
"Good, then my mission is complete," Shinjo said. Then, taking a step forward, he patted Haruto's shoulder and leaned in close, lowering his voice. "I think there might have been some misunderstandings between us before. About Kushina... honestly, we shouldn't have messed with that little girl. But you're about to become my father's direct disciple, which means from now on, we're brothers. If you ever run into trouble, you can come to me. My code name in the Anbu is Shinjo."
"Uh..." Haruto was stunned.
Shinjo's real name was Sarutobi Shinnosuke! That was clearly stated in the identity records!