Chapter 1035: , the choice of an ancient hero

Hatake Sakumo, who had been lowering his head, did not see the cold light that flashed in Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes.

On the contrary, after hearing Hiruzen's words, a trace of joy suddenly burst out in Hatake Sakumo's heart.

Based on his understanding of Sarutobi Hiruzen, this Third Hokage had never been a person who liked to talk nonsense; since the other party spoke like this, it meant that this "mission" had other profound meanings.

Combining the content of his conversation with Sarutobi Hiruzen, Hatake Sakumo concluded that this so-called "mission" was his last "assessment" before leaving the darkness and walking towards the light.

Sakumo, who failed to understand Sarutobi Hiruzen's profound meaning, just thought this was the Third Hokage standing in the sunlight, extending a boarding ladder to him from the light.

"Yes, Lord Third!"

At this moment, Hatake Sakumo responded to Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Even with Sakumo's will, which was harder than refined steel, his voice at this moment could not help but carry a few tremors because of the excitement of his inner emotions.

No one knew how long he had been waiting for today.

Sarutobi Hiruzen ignored this ninja who had just achieved brilliant battle results for Konoha; he just slowly got up from behind the desk, his pace unhurried as he walked towards Sakumo, who was kneeling on one knee.

Soon, Sarutobi Hiruzen arrived at Hatake Sakumo's side.

"Pat, pat."

Due to the difference in height, Sarutobi Hiruzen did not need to bend over; he patted Hatake Sakumo's shoulder very naturally.

Subsequently, his eyes still carried an indifference like a pool of stagnant water, and he whispered in Sakumo's ear in an extremely kind and amiable tone.

"Hehe."

"Sakumo, the matter is like this..."

"You must do it well."

Sarutobi Hiruzen told Hatake Sakumo the content of the mission in a whisper.

Hatake Sakumo listened extremely carefully, not missing any detail. He did not hear anything wrong from Sarutobi Hiruzen's words; the mission described by this Third Hokage Lord sounded as ordinary as could be.

"Lord Hokage, please rest assured."

"I will definitely ensure the mission is foolproof." ===== CHAPTER 1037 =====