Yuuki, too, was filled with doubt when he received Shikaku's report.
Asuma Sarutobi?
There wasn't much description of Asuma in the original work, and the most vivid impression Yuuki had was undoubtedly the battle where Asuma was killed by Hidan and Kakuzu.
Hmm, the Sarutobi Clan's iconic big beard, smokes like Hiruzen Sarutobi, and his strength is rather lacking.
This was Yuuki's main impression of Asuma. Oh, and he had a beautiful wife.
Yuuki had only mentioned Asuma once when he threatened Hiruzen Sarutobi. His strength wasn't much, he couldn't cause any real trouble, and he wasn't to be feared.
Yuuki, having received the news, slowly pondered. At a time like this, what could the young master of the Sarutobi Clan want with him?
Unable to figure it out, Yuuki spoke to the empty corner of the wall.
"Bring me Asuma Jonin's file and recent intelligence."
"Yes, Hokage-sama!"
After a short wait, the Ninja from earlier didn't appear. Instead, Mitsuba arrived before Yuuki with several documents.
Yuuki said nothing, took the documents, and began to read them directly.
After carefully reading through all the documents, a bold guess suddenly formed in Yuuki's mind, and at the same time, the figure of a clansman appeared.
Immediately, a brilliant smile spread across Yuuki's face.
Things seemed to be getting even more interesting!
After returning the documents to Mitsuba, Yuuki said,
"Have Squad Leader Shikaku come over again."
Night, in the forest behind the Hokage Rock.
Dense leaves blocked the night's Gekko, with only a few rays piercing through, casting spot-like patterns on the ground.
A somewhat tall figure leaned against a large tree, and a faint red glow emanated from around his chin to his lips—the burning tip of a cigarette.
Asuma was leaning against the tree trunk, smoking. He didn't know if his decision was right or wrong, and his mind was in turmoil.
Suddenly, Asuma noticed that the entire forest had fallen silent. The occasional bird calls and the buzzing of insects flapping their wings, which he had heard before, had vanished, replaced by a deathly stillness.
Then a footstep sounded, and by the occasional Gekko filtering through the trees, Asuma clearly saw the person approaching.
It was the person he wanted to see, the Fifth Hokage of Konoha, Uchiha Tomoki.
"Fifth Hokage-sama."
Whether out of tsundere behavior or some resistance, Asuma's greeting was distinctly different from others.
Yuuki nodded in response upon hearing him, then walked straight past Asuma, continuing forward.
As Asuma was puzzled by Yuuki's actions, Yuuki's voice came from ahead.
"Asuma Jonin, keep up. We're going outside; it's too dark here!"
Because he was hesitant about what he was going to do and felt guilty about his actions, Asuma had deliberately chosen a dark and obscure place.
However, this clearly did not suit Yuuki's style. No matter what Asuma wanted to do, Asuma was not someone Yuuki would accommodate.
Therefore, without further ado, he led Asuma to another location.
As Yuuki and Asuma stood atop the Hokage Rock, looking down at Konoha, Yuuki had a strange feeling.
Three years ago, it seemed Yuuki had formed a temporary alliance with Hiruzen Sarutobi right here, enjoying a rather brief honeymoon period.
Now, the roles were reversed. Although Hiruzen Sarutobi hadn't come, his son had.
A warm smile immediately appeared on Yuuki's face as he slowly asked,
"Asuma Jonin, what is it you wish to discuss with me privately?"
Under the clear Gekko, every movement of Yuuki and Asuma was clearly visible to the other.
Asuma was somewhat reserved at this moment, seemingly unaccustomed to the bright environment, occasionally looking down at the Village, as if someone below was watching them.
After Yuuki asked his question, Asuma looked at Yuuki, especially at Yuuki's eyes.
In Asuma's eyes, both Yuuki's smile and his gaze gave him a very comfortable feeling, especially the sincerity revealed in his eyes.
It was as if he could see right through Yuuki. If he hadn't known what Yuuki had done, Asuma would have definitely been deceived by Yuuki's appearance.
But Asuma, who understood everything clearly, looked at Yuuki as if he were looking into a bottomless abyss.
Asuma, clearly aware of Yuuki's terrifying nature, finally made up his mind. To those radical clansmen, he was sorry!
After making his decision, Asuma no longer hesitated and spoke directly.
"Fifth Hokage-sama, I have important intelligence to report, concerning a coup attempt by certain Ninja of the Sarutobi Clan!"
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