Chapter 207
After joining the Anbu, you won't immediately be allowed to carry out assassination missions alone." Sarutobi Hiruzen stated firmly. "The Anbu will conduct special training for you. This training is not an evaluation; you must complete a sufficient number of training missions before you earn the right to undertake solo missions."
Sarutobi Hiruzen's tone left no room for negotiation. Haruto Saito could only nod in acknowledgment.
It seemed that this was the rule of the Anbu, not a restriction placed on him alone.
"White Fang, take him to the Anbu base for registration," Sarutobi Hiruzen instructed.
"Yes!" White Fang accepted the order and led Haruto Saito away.
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The setting sun cast a golden glow over the dense forest. The dim light filtered through the canopy, creating scattered patches of illumination on the ground.
White Fang led Haruto Saito forward, though this time, there was no need to blindfold him.
They walked through the forest for a long time, navigating a winding path. White Fang deliberately avoided certain areas and explained to Haruto Saito that the forest behind Konoha Village was filled with traps and mechanisms. Though it might seem like any direction was passable, specific routes had to be taken to avoid triggering deadly traps.
After about twenty minutes, they arrived at a part of the forest where towering ancient trees, each over a hundred meters tall, stood densely packed together.
The canopy was so thick that the forest floor was shrouded in near darkness.