Chapter 138: Pakkun
Hearing that this was Yako's third time meeting Hatake Sakumo, Yellow Dog said, "You are allowed to have friends when you leave the Anbu base off-duty.
"If you did nothing but execute Anbu missions every day without any personal hobbies, you'd quickly develop mental issues.
"Jiraiya routinely peeks into women's bathhouses, and Princess Tsunade is a gambling addict; even among the higher-ups, these aren't considered serious problems.
"If a ninja slaughters every day without finding an outlet for their strained mind, severe psychological problems will inevitably arise.
"Operatives who hole up in the base for months or years at a time are heavily monitored by the Anbu. They're highly prone to snapping and going to extremes.
"I know you frequent the Tsurutsuki Izakaya when off-duty. As your captain, I actively encourage you to unwind like this to ward off combat fatigue and stress.
"However, your private life must never interfere with Anbu missions or compromise your loyalties.
"I expect you not to be swayed by Hatake Sakumo."
Beneath his mask, a bead of cold sweat rolled down Yako's forehead.