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"I understand."
Sakumo Hatake smiled and nodded. Indeed, with Rong Lin's strength, joining other squads would not be commensurate with his power. The First Anbu Squad had always been the strongest squad in the entire Anbu, and its captain was Sakumo Hatake himself, as the Anbu Director.
In the Leaf Village, ninjas with strong abilities mostly stayed in the First Anbu Squad.
The original Sannin, Sakumo Hatake, Minato, and now Rong Lin, as well as the later Kakashi Hatake and Uchiha Itachi, were all like this.
"Let's go."
Knowing that the Hokage was quite busy, Sakumo Hatake waved to Rong Lin, leading him out of the office. Ordinary people needed to be respectful, but powerful figures like them had some privileges and didn't need to be so concerned about those rigid rules.
Haven't you seen the address between Jonin and the Third Hokage? It was such a disrespectful address. They called him "old man" one by one. Tsunade was even more direct, skipping "Third" and just calling him "old man!"
Compared to them, Sakumo Hatake was relatively well-behaved, always addressing him as "Hokage."
"En."
Leaving the Hokage's office with Sakumo Hatake, the two walked towards the Anbu Headquarters.
"Captain!!!"
"The Captain is back."
It could be seen that Sakumo Hatake had a good reputation in the Anbu. Everyone smiled and greeted him along the way. Many of them still wore masks.
"Hello everyone." Sakumo Hatake responded with a smile.
Rong Lin, following behind Sakumo Hatake, said with emotion: "Uncle Sakumo's reputation in the Anbu is truly high. I estimate that even if the Sannin were to come, they might not be comparable to you."
"Staying in one position for a long time, one's prestige will naturally be higher. Similarly, in the village, the Sannin's prestige will also be higher than mine. But I think highly of you. Keep up the good work. Perhaps in the future, I will also call you Hokage."
Sakumo Hatake chuckled, making a joke.
Rong Lin rolled his eyes and said speechlessly: "Uncle Sakumo, that joke isn't funny at all."
"Hahaha, I know, but at least there's hope, isn't there?" Sakumo Hatake didn't mind, and let out a chuckle.
This is truly, how did this news get out again?
If this continues, won't others mistakenly believe that the position of the Fourth Hokage is already within Uchiha Rong Lin's grasp?
This would offend many people, such as the sinister figure Nagato, or Orochimaru, who wanted to become Hokage, or Minato, and others who wanted to become the Fourth Hokage.
"This is the new recruit, Uchiha Rong Lin. Give him a set of equipment."
All new members of the Anbu would receive a new set of equipment. In future battles, if destroyed, it could be replaced. However, everyone would choose a mask that represented themselves, and take a code name.
For example, Sakumo Hatake's original name was Sakumo Hatake, and his Anbu code name was White Fang. This code name began to spread from the short blade he used. Over time, everyone now called him White Fang, not Sakumo Hatake.
"You need to think of some code names. In the future, during Anbu missions, you will only use code names, and will not address each other by your real names."
Handing the equipment to Rong Lin, Sakumo Hatake explained:
"This can save Anbu members a lot of trouble. You also know that many times, Anbu missions are more about preventing retaliation and exposure."
"I understand. Then call me Reincarnation."
He was a transmigrator, which was equivalent to a reincarnation. Plus, he would also have a pair of Rinnegan in the future. So Rong Lin simply used Reincarnation as his code name.
A more important reason was that Rong Lin was too lazy to think. It was just a code name. Besides being rarely used in the Anbu, people who made a name for themselves with code names like White Fang were not uncommon.
"Reincarnation?"
Sakumo Hatake raised an eyebrow and chuckled: "Not bad, then Reincarnation it is. Go, choose your own mask."
Anbu members would all choose a unique mask. Although it couldn't be said that everyone's mask was different, at least people in the same squad couldn't have the same one.
"Ugh..."
Rong Lin looked at the masks hanging on the wall. He was a little conflicted because these masks were all animal faces, like pigs, monkeys, or other strange things.
"Heh! I'll take this one."
Suddenly, Rong Lin saw a dust-covered mask hanging in the corner of the wall. The mask was very special. It wasn't a common animal, but a Tailed Beast, the Nine-Tails!!
"Uh, you want him?"
Sakumo Hatake saw Rong Lin choose the Nine-Tails mask. He was stunned for a moment. Rong Lin picked up the mask, wiped off the dust, and asked, "Can't I?"
"It's not that you can't, it's just that generally, no one would choose it. The main reason is arrogance and fear."
Sakumo Hatake smiled wryly and explained.
"This mask has been in the Anbu for a long time, but no one has ever chosen it, because it was made by the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju."
"Oh? Tobirama Senju!!!"
Rong Lin was slightly surprised. He didn't expect this mask to have such significance. But this way, Rong Lin was even more determined to choose it. Since it was chosen by Tobirama Senju, wouldn't it be a pity not to use it?
"Yes, that's why there was no choice. But there's no rule that says you can't choose this mask, so be it. The Third Hokage will be very surprised."
Sakumo Hatake chuckled, patted Rong Lin's shoulder, and took him to the First Squad's resting room and changing room.
The resting room and changing room were connected, providing a place for Anbu squads to rest and change clothes. Of course, more often, it was a place for squads to discuss.
"Captain!!!"
The five members of the First Anbu Squad were all excited to see Sakumo Hatake.
"Hello everyone, long time no see. This is our new member, Uchiha Rong Lin. Perhaps you've heard his great name. So I hope nothing I dislike will happen.
Of course, if you really want to do something, I won't stop you. But don't come complaining to me if you lose face. This kid is very strong, and you are not his match."
Sakumo Hatake patted Rong Lin's shoulder and introduced him. His words were a bit exaggerated, making Rong Lin speechless. What do you mean "you're not his match"? Am I not even your match? Why are you praising me so much?
"Heh heh, we certainly know that Kato Dan is still in the hospital. We wouldn't dare bully a newcomer, Captain, you can rest assured."