CH 331

After hearing Hiruzen's words, Eaton became vigilant for some reason.

He did not speak.

He just looked Hiruzen in the eye.

Showing a silent gesture.

"Eaton, do you believe me?" Hiruzen said lightly, and his tone suddenly turned from serious to gentle, as if he was an elder casually chatting about family affairs.

"Sandaime-sama, I believe in you!" Eaton said without hesitation. There were not many opportunities for him to express his opinion. He had to cherish it. Otherwise, once he missed it, it would become deliberate if he wanted to express it in the future.

"Hahahaha, good!" After hearing Eaton's direct expression, Hiruzen immediately felt much better. He nodded with a smile and said, "Then tell me that person's identity. I really want to know when our Konohagakure has hidden such an expert. I will definitely use him and let him hold an important position in Konoha Hospital. I will definitely not let such a person be so lonely and nameless!"

"This..."

When Eaton heard Hiruzen's words, he was immediately stunned. Then, he shook his head with a determined expression on his face.

In fact.

When he heard Hiruzen's question just now, he was a little shaken.

His originally firm heart was still slightly shaken.

After all, the other party was the Third Hokage.

That was a very good opportunity for him to advance!

But...

After he heard that all the promises of Hiruzen's promotion were for Aoba, not him.

His emotion instantly calmed down!

No!

He could not betray Aoba!

Aoba was someone who did not like to show his face!

Once he revealed Aoba's name, Hiruzen would definitely look for him.

This way.

Aoba would know that all of this was said by him!

The price was too great for him!

Eaton made an analysis of the pros and cons in just an instant.

If he told Hiruzen about Aoba's identity.

Then Aoba would be transferred to Konoha Hospital and be promoted.

Aoba would guess that he was the one who had betrayed him, thus losing Aoba's connections.

Losing Aoba's connections was the same as losing the chance to build a relationship with Tsunade.

These were all foreseeable things.

As for the benefits...

Eaton did not receive any definite promises. His rough guess might only be some verbal praise!

After all...

Right now, his identity was already Konohagakure Intelligence Division's Captain!

Without sufficient promises!

It was very difficult for him to break through Konohagakure Intelligence Division's shackles and rise to a higher position!

But if he doesn't tell Hiruzen about Aoba's identity...

It will temporarily make Hiruzen unhappy. He will not get the opportunity to be promoted immediately, nor will he be demoted. He can still maintain his original position.

However...

He can stabilize the relationship between him and Aoba.

After this period of time.

Eaton increasingly felt that Aoba was more powerful than he had imagined, especially in the aspect of medical ninjutsu. As Tsunade's student, he did not lose Tsunade's face at all!

The relationship between him and Aoba that he had painstakingly built up for so long would not easily break down, and he could continue reading novels.

As long as he did not reveal Aoba's identity, then he was the only person in the entire Konohagakure who knew Aoba's identity.

This was, in a sense.

That was equivalent to him holding a bargaining chip in his hand.

A bargaining chip that let Konohagakure's higher-ups survive the severe life-threatening injuries caused by the enemy village attack.

After all, if Danzo recovered from such a severe injury, it can be said to provide confidence to many people.

Most importantly...

Konohagakure's higher-ups would not be able to find Aoba.

He was the greatest contributor in treating Danzo!

He was the great hero of Konohagakure!

Thinking of this.

Eaton already had a scale in his heart!

Actually.

Even he understood!

It was not that he wanted to keep the secrets!

It was just that the benefits of revealing the secrets were far less than keeping secrets!

"I'm sorry, Sandaime-sama. I trust you, but I can't reveal his identity. This is something I promised him beforehand. You don't want me to be someone who will easily go back on my word, do you?" Eaton said seriously.

"Hahahahaha!"

After hearing Eaton's words, Hiruzen burst out laughing.

After laughing.

He immediately put away his smile.

He took the kiseru away from his mouth.

His eyes were fixed on Eaton.

"Eaton, tell me secretly. No one will know about this. If I don't tell anyone about this, wouldn't it be equivalent to not leaking it out?" Hiruzen said with a smile.

"Sandaime-sama, if I secretly tell you after making a promise to him, can't you also secretly tell others after making a promise to me?" Eaton frowned and said. It could be said that he blurted out what was in his mind. After he finished speaking, he immediately regretted it. How could he talk to the Hokage like this?

"Clap! Clap! Clap!"

After hearing Eaton's words, Hiruzen immediately clapped his hands, his eyes flashing with praise, not revealing even a little bit of blame.

"Eaton, you did a good job. No wonder you are the Captain of our Konohagakure Intelligence Division. Now you can resist even if I ask you, so I believe you can keep this secret when others question you." Hiruzen's tone suddenly changed, as if everything he had done before was just an act.

"???"

Eaton's pupils contracted slightly, and he was a little stunned for a moment. However, he did not completely believe Hiruzen's words.

This kind of routine...

He often played like this.

It was just that Hiruzen played a bit higher than him!

Eaton suddenly felt that he did not come in vain and learned a lot this time.

In the past, when he used this method, it could be said that he was purely fishing and throwing out an olive branch. As long as the other party accepted it, then it meant that the other party's motive was not pure.

But...

The Third Hokage in front of him was completely different!

Eaton was convinced that what Hiruzen had just said about wanting to know Aoba's identity was definitely not a trick for him, but he really wanted to know. It was just that he did not get an answer and quickly turned this matter into a test.

In this way.

Hiruzen could ideally push this matter out and turn it into a test for him.

'Amazing!'

Eaton praised in his heart.

'As expected of Sandaime-sama!'

'This move.'

'It could be used to attack and retreat!'

It could be said that he was able to grasp everything with ease. From the moment he opened his mouth, there was no such thing as losing!

"Eaton, the identity of that medical ninja is very important. You must not tell anyone, including the two advisors and Danzo. This is also why I want you to stay here alone. I didn't want to know that person's identity just now, but to test whether you can keep these secrets!"

Hiruzen began to explain, but the explanation was a little pale and weak but still round.

Eaton did not say a word.

He was also a person who often used this method.

He understood now.

He had already entered the other party's domain.

There was no point in saying anything.

It was better not to speak!

Otherwise...

The other party's tricks might be upgraded again!

"As a ninja!"

Hiruzen's voice sounded again as if he was preaching, and his tone was full of emotion.

"The most important thing is to be able to keep the intelligence!"

Hiruzen said righteously.

After that.

He stared at Eaton.

He nodded heavily.

His eyes were full of praise.

"You did very well!" Hiruzen praised Eaton again.

"Thank you, Sandaime-sama, for your trust!" Eaton immediately replied.

"Now I can rest assured. Let's go to Danzo. I think the medical ninja must have told you a lot of things. I will go with you!"

Hiruzen stood up from his seat. The moment he stood up, he put the kiseru in his right hand and put the Hokage hat on the table on his head with his left hand.

When the Hokage hat covered his head.

A touch of coldness appeared in the depths of Hiruzen's pupils.

This kind of gaze disappeared in a flash as if it had never appeared.

"Yes!"

Eaton watched as Hiruzen stood up in front of him and immediately stood up. He only gave a simple reply and did not say anything else.

At this time.

Although he didn't show anything, his heart had already become cautious.

He gradually understood something.

Why did Aoba have to hide his identity?

Suddenly.

Eaton followed Hiruzen out of the office and walked toward the room opposite them that had temporarily become Danzo's ward.

Hiruzen walked in front.

Eaton followed behind.

Just like that, they entered Danzo's room.

After Eaton entered, the eyes of Konohagakure's two advisors, Homura and Koharu, focused on Eaton. In an instant, it was as if two knives were cutting his face.

Then it was as if Eaton did not feel anything.

He stood there without changing his expression.

At this time, his mind had already changed. It was not as tense and humble as when he faced the two advisors.

It was not only because he had rendered meritorious service in Danzo's treatment!

After listening to Hiruzen, he suddenly felt that the village higher-ups were the same as him, but their routine might be more perfect.

For a moment.

It was this change in mentality.

It made these people fall from the altar in Eaton's heart, becoming people who would use tricks just like him.

"Eaton, what is the No. 18 herb? Did he tell you?" Koharu immediately asked. When she saw Homura come in, she wanted to go to the opposite room to find Eaton. However, she was stopped by Homura, who told her that Hiruzen wanted to talk to Eaton alone. Because of this, she endured until now.

"He told me." Eaton nodded. He also learned badly. He just nodded but did not say anything.

"What is that?" Koharu asked anxiously. There was still a hint of order in her tone.

"Koharu-sama, before I tell you what the No. 18 herb is, can I ask what is going on?" Eaton was not very satisfied with Koharu's tone. Right now, there was an indescribable feeling in his heart. He was clearly a great hero who saved Konohagakure, but no one praised him in the first place. Even if Hiruzen praised him in the end, he felt that it was more like mocking him for not revealing Aoba's identity.

"When Danzo-sama's life and death are at stake, you actually want me to explain it to you? Now tell me the No. 18 herb; I must concoct the antidote as soon as possible!" Koharu frowned, and her tone became even more dissatisfied. She was already very anxious in her heart. After all, the mysterious medical ninja had said that the antidote had to be taken twice a day, so the antidote had to be quickly concocted.

After hearing Koharu's words, Eaton's expression did not change. But from some subtle angles, it showed some displeasure.

The whole process had been going on until now.

He felt like a tool.

He had clearly made such a significant contribution to the village, yet he had to be shouted around here and there.

This feeling made him very, very unhappy.

For a moment.

Eaton did not say a word. He just looked at Koharu, and the atmosphere in the room suddenly became serious.

"Eaton, what are you still standing there for? Hurry up and say it!" Koharu looked at Eaton, who did not say a word, and her tone became even more impatient. Now her heart was almost on fire.

"Koharu..." Homura sensed the abnormality in the atmosphere. Although he had some complaints about Eaton bringing the medical ninja who did not want to expose his identity. But based on the current situation, he could not help but feel that Koharu's attitude was not very good.

"Hahahaha..."

Hiruzen immediately laughed, breaking the deadlock here and starting to mediate.

"Koharu, Eaton just got the information and immediately rushed back. You have to let him catch his breath!" Hiruzen said to Koharu.

"Eaton, Koharu is also eager to save Danzo. Just be understanding and tell her what the No. 18 herb is. She has to go prepare the medicine for Danzo!" Hiruzen said to Eaton again.

"Sandaime-sama!"

"Advisor-sama."

"I just want to know what is happening with the No. 18 herb you mentioned."

"After you tell me this."

"I will naturally tell you what I know!"

Eaton said in a deep voice. Even he did not know where he got the courage to compete with them since he had never dared to offend the village higher-ups.

Maybe...

It was because he found that they were the same people!

The weaker you were, the less you would be valued!

Now he wants to use a method that he can accept to fight for the respect of Konoha's higher-ups for himself.