Chương 108: The Mountain Couple is shocked by the revelation of the Free Dharma!

While the Third Hokage and Danzo were arguing fiercely due to their differing ideologies, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, who were standing nearby, were already used to it.

But every time Hiruzen Sarutobi throws out the line "I am the Hokage," Danzo, who was previously full of momentum, can only leave in anger in the end.

Danzo was keen on training ninjas as suicide soldiers and believed that only such ninjas were trustworthy.

Moreover, to accomplish great things, one must not be bound by trivialities. Hiruzen Sarutobi was too hesitant, and he often ruined important matters because of his soft heart.

The Third Hokage felt that Danzo was too unscrupulous. Although he admitted that he was not a good person either, compared to Danzo's ruthless methods, he was indeed a great benefactor.

Using high-pressure and forceful methods to control others can sometimes backfire.

Not all ninjas are afraid of death. Take Uchiha Itachi, for example. What effect would Danzo's methods have on him?

His method of binding people's hearts was truly sophisticated, prioritizing bonds of affection while using the Will of Fire as a secondary element. This was the only way to make those who cared deeply for Konoha completely devoted to him.

Although he was only an adopted son, the Third Hokage saw the care and concern that Yamanaka Inoichi showed for Yang Cheng.

As Hongdou's only direct disciple, the emotions Hongdou instilled in Yang Cheng were even greater than those in Yamanaka Inoichi.

What if we really do as Danzo says and force the Yamanaka clan and Anko to rebel as well?

The scene returns to the Yamanaka family home. In the courtyard, Yamanaka Inoichi is frankly telling Yosei what the Third Hokage had said earlier that day.

"I object! What's wrong with the Hokage?! How could he let a child do something so dangerous?"

Who is Orochimaru? He was one of the legendary Sannin of Konoha, a ruthless killer!

If something happens to Yang Cheng, can the Third Hokage take responsibility for it?

"What a load of rubbish about a top-secret mission! Yangcheng, listen to Aunt Rino. At worst, we'll quit being ninjas. Auntie can take care of you for life."

No sooner had Yamanaka Inoichi finished speaking than Yamanaka Rino stepped out from the side with an angry expression.

"Rino, we are ninjas from Konoha, and we greet the Hokage—"

"I don't care about Naruto or anything like that, I just won't let my kid go and die for nothing!"

"Rino, calm down. The Third Hokage's intention is for me to come and ask Yang Cheng's opinion. If he himself disagrees, this mission can be refused."

Upon hearing Yamanaka Inoichi's explanation, Yamanaka Rino's expression softened considerably.

She understood her husband's difficulties; after all, as the chief of a mountain tribe, he had many things to consider.

If he were merely Yang Cheng's adoptive father, then his current attitude would naturally be the same as Yamanaka Rino's.

As the current head of the Yamanaka clan, his decisions and actions will influence the attitude of the Konoha leadership towards the Yamanaka clan.

Looking at the arguing couple in front of him, Yosei couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

Yang Cheng had absolutely no recollection of what his biological parents looked like.

After all, during the Nine-Tailed Fox's rampage, he was just a naked infant.

The couple from the mountains in front of me have raised me with great care and hardship over the years.

For Yang Cheng, they were no different from his parents.

For this reason, Yang Cheng didn't want them to be affected in any way because of his affairs.

The Yamanaka clan are staunch supporters of the Hokage lineage, which is why they have managed to secure a place in Konoha, a village with many ninja clans.

The Third Hokage outwardly stated that he could refuse the matter, but he would definitely have some resentment towards the Yamanaka faction in the future.

Of course, the most important point, and also the point that Yang Cheng himself was quite interested in this mission, was...

He has also gone through almost all the scrolls that Teacher Hongdou left at home during this period.

Yang Cheng was quite interested in many of the forbidden techniques and research, but unfortunately, those materials were left by Orochimaru many years ago and were now outdated.

He has a background in the research of the One-Punch Man monster Yang Cheng, and also has some experience in modification research.

In the Naruto world, Orochimaru is undoubtedly an expert in this field and a vast treasure trove of knowledge.

For Yang Cheng, having the opportunity to openly and legitimately contact the other party was something he desperately wanted.

"Alright, let's leave it at that. You don't need to think about it anymore."

I'll report to the Hokage tomorrow, so you can focus on preparing for the Chunin Exams.

Even if Yamanaka Rino hadn't suddenly interfered, Yamanaka Inoichi wouldn't have wanted Yosei to carry out such a dangerous mission.

It's true that ninjas often face death, but how old is Yang Cheng? We can't ignore his age just because he has some strength!

However, just as the Yamanaka couple thought the matter was settled and turned to leave, Yosei's voice suddenly came from behind them.

"Uncle Inoichi, and Aunt Rino, I'm planning to take on this so-called top-secret mission."

Upon hearing Yang Cheng's words, the Yamanaka couple turned around in surprise.

Yamanaka Inoichi thought that Yang Cheng's mature mind might be taking into account his difficulties.

So he said frankly, "If you think refusing the mission will put me in a difficult situation, you don't need to worry about that."

Our Yamanaka clan has made many contributions to Konoha, and we are also closely associated with the Nara and Akimichi clans.

Even if we refuse this mission, the Third Hokage won't make an enemy of us.

"No, this is my own thought. If I stay in the comfortable environment of Konoha and accept the protection of Uncle Inoichi and others, I will not be able to grow."

Why are ninjas stronger during wartime than those during peacetime? Isn't it because they've both experienced life-or-death trials?

Yamanaka Inoichi couldn't refute Yang Cheng's words, but he wasn't convinced by them.

"No! I still disagree. If you want to hone your skills, there are other ways."

Your biological parents died saving me. If something happens to you, how will I face them after I die?

Seeing Yamanaka Inoichi's resolute attitude, Yang Cheng could only sigh, followed by a surge of flowing azure flame from his right eye.

One of its extended fingers also shot out a beam of azure flame.

Almost at the same moment the flames burst forth, a large tree in the courtyard of a family in the mountains, where people used to cool off in the summer, was pierced through in an instant.

What surprised the couple even more was that in the few moments when the azure flames enveloped the tree, it turned into an ice sculpture as if it had been frozen in ice.

As a gentle breeze swept by, the tree, which had been transformed into an ice sculpture by the eerie blue flames, instantly turned into a sky full of ice shards.

"Uncle Inoichi, Aunt Rino, I'm not taking this mission to my death, but because I'm certain I have the ability to protect myself!"