Chapter 411: The Erupting Volcano
"Lord Fox, a letter has arrived from the village," Nara Kyoichi reported.
"The Jonin Assembly Meeting failed to select a new Foreign Affairs Advisor. Lord Hokage has ordered us to temporarily handle the affairs of the Land of Hot Water in their stead."
He paused, then added, "As for the position of guardian ninja captain of the Land of Hot Water, Sarutobi Yamatori will continue to hold it once he recovers."
A hint of disappointment flashed through Yako's eyes.
The Sarutobi Clan had already lost Sarutobi Shinnosuke, Sarutobi Hihaku, and Sarutobi Einosuke, along with several elite guardian ninjas. Why was Hiruzen Sarutobi still unwilling to let go?
Sarutobi Shinnosuke's ambition had buried so many of the clan's elites.
Could the guardian ninja captain position in the Land of Hot Water really not be handed over to other ninjas from the village?
Out of the eight or nine thousand ninjas in Konoha, could they really not find a single candidate more suitable for the post than Sarutobi Yamatori?
"Understood," Yako said calmly. "You know the Anbu's style; we aren't suited to guarding a daimyo. During this period, you will take full charge of all affairs, Jonin Kyoichi. If armed intervention is required, notify me."