Throwing one glance at the proudly smiling shinobi, Hiruzen bowed his head, hiding his expression in the shadow of his hat, clearly unprepared for this kind of news. However, the rest of the village council, aside from those already in the subject, were also quite surprised by the news.
- Nara-san, if my memory serves me correctly, a first degree iryonin is a prerequisite for the highest degree," Danzo, who had not spoken a word all evening, suddenly broke the silence, "who took Ryo Nara's exam?
The rest of the shinobi looked at each other, and their gazes crossed at the wielder of the byakugan, first pale and then flushed with rage, but holding his face. By the method of elimination, it wasn't hard to figure out the only possible candidate.
- It was Hishi Hyuga, and the hospital staff of the rank required," Shenesu replied, pushing a folder of documents across the table toward the advisor in a single motion.
Shimura looked at the folder in front of him as if it were a poisonous snake, but he pulled out the sheets and flipped through them quickly.
- Congratulations, Nara-san," he looked up at Shenesu, "it is a great fortune for any clan to have such a talented young man in its ranks.
Despite the rumors, when the situation demanded it, the head of Anbu Ne could be diplomatic.
- Congratulations, Nara-san.
- Congratulations, it's a great fortune to nurture such talent in the clan.
- It wasn't just Nara who won, but the entire Konoha.
The council members woke up and began to congratulate the head of Nara, who had dramatically increased his political capital in the eyes of those present. Even Hyuga overpowered himself and muttered congratulations. There were fighters with damaged chakrosystems in almost every clan, and some of them were interested in the services of the new first-degree iryonin. The Senju princess was in the middle of nowhere, and the ancient Hyuga iryonin had retired from practice, living out his last days, so there wasn't much of a choice.
- Congratulations, Nara-san, this is a great acquisition for Konoha," said the Third Hokage, holding his ground with dignity, "if there are a few more such talents among the new generation, I can be confident about the future of the village.
- Thank you, Hokage-sama, for your words," Shenesu bowed his head, his face showing pride in the young talent of the clan, but in his heart he was glad that the plan had gone according to plan.
- It's a pity that such a capable young man doesn't work at the hospital anymore," Hiruzen shook his head, "his skills would have come in handy there.
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