The report about Feng's encounter and him single handedly annihilating the Hidden Sand Village Surprise Army finally arrived back at the village sending the higher ups shaking once again.
That also includes Danzo and Sarutobi Hiruzen.
The reason for their shock was not solely Feng's achievement but because they were clearly caught off guard by an entire hundred man army silently sneaking past their flank!
If Feng had not encountered them, and then suddenly attacked their camp in the rear, it would have catastrophic consequences that would greatly affect their war against Hidden Sand!
On the outside, it seemed that a hundred man army had been destroyed.
But the underlying impact that it has, might actually influence the outcome of this war!
Inside the Hokage Office, Danzo said solemnly to Sarutobi Hiruzen: "This is not just a question of talent, Sarutobi...that kid, he could be some kind of a demon!"
Ten years old!
The strength and talent he showed during their fight against the Hidden Rock Advance Force can be rarely seen in decades, but this time it's entirely different.
Not to mention a "coincidence" of encountering an elite army of a hundred ninjas who took a detour only god knows where. It's impossible for Feng to single handedly annihilate an entire army. Even Sarutobi Hiruzen would find it difficult to accomplish himself!
It really is shocking!
"Demon..."
A sharp light flashed on Sarutobi Hiruzen's pupil.
Being called a "monster" is only an expression, but he clearly understood what Danzo meant, that is, Feng is an abnormality, and some unexpected changes may have happened to him.
This kind of change can indeed influence the outcome of the war. However, they might also suffer because of this.
"He's the son of White Fang, that's highly unlikely."
Said Koharu Utatane next to them with squinted eyes.
Homura Mitokado also added seriously: "Danzo, you're saying that White Fang's son is a threat to us. You're basing this on?"
Danzo shook his head with a glint flashing in his eyes: "I'm not saying that he's a threat right now, but something must've definitely happened to him. A ninja who's only ten years old with this much accomplishment, no matter how much talent one has, it is still impossible. We must also be vigilant just in case."
Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression was also solemn..
There are many demon-like powers in the Ninja World. The best examples are the tailed beasts. Hidden Leaf currently has the possession of the Kyuubi, and once it loses control, their entire village would be in a disaster.
And there are also beasts on the same level as them.
Sarutobi Hiruzen has a good impression of Feng. His judgment on him is that even though he was still a kid, he was more mature and his intelligence is incomparable to those of the same age, he also has no hidden darkness within him so he knows that the kid does not possess and wouldn't be a threat to their village. But it would be different if there was a demon in Feng's body.
"Then what do you suggest?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen was silent for a few seconds before asking Danzo.
Danzo squinted his eyes and said, "I suggest that we immediately capture him and investigate any abnormalities within his body. If there is really some kind of monster inside him then we should immediately place a seal on it as soon as possible."
Capture Feng?
Sarutobi Hiruzen was also pondering at this moment.
If there really is a threat towards the village, even the most negligible, then they really need to suppress and take action as soon as possible, but he does not want Danzo to be the one to be leading this, because he knows what Danzo is capable of.
At this moment, he thought of a strange point, his disciple Orochimaru. The person who knows Feng the most; if he noticed any abnormalities his disciple should've already reported it to him.
"Feng is Orochimaru's student, don't you think he wouldn't notice if something's wrong with him?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly asked.
Danzo said somberly, "He may already know about it, but has no plans on reporting it to you."
Hearing Danzo even suspecting Orochimaru, Sarutobi Hiruzen snorted and said: "You're one to talk about keeping things a secret to me."
He finally made a decision.
He would continue to communicate with Orochimaru and inquire about Feng's situation. He wouldn't rush to a conclusion just based on Danzo's words as he still trusted his disciple to tell him if there really was something wrong with Feng.
Moreover, everything Feng has done so far was a huge contribution for the village, although strange and reasonably questionable, the village still benefited a lot from it. Choosing to seize and control him without reason would bring dissatisfaction in the village.
In times of war, turmoil must be avoided as much as possible.
Hearing Sarutobi Hiruzen's decision, Danzo slowly said: "It seems that you still fully trust your disciple, then there's nothing for me to say."
After that, he got up and left.
His figure gradually disappeared into darkness.
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Three days later.
Sarutobi Hiruzen and Orochimaru communicated a couple times and finally got shocking information from Orochimaru, that is, Feng has a Kekkei Genkai!
A Kekkei Genkai that increases his speed. Because of his Kekkei Genkai, Feng would overpower his enemies and would be hard pressed against him. That's the reason why he can rake such achievements on the battlefield.
All their suspicions are finally cleared up.
As one of the few figures standing at the top of the current Ninja World, Sarutobi Hiruzen knew full well what speed means to a ninja. Having a Kekkei Genkai to increase someone's speed would bring tremendous benefits to a ninja. He can indeed fight all by himself against an army of hundred.
Because of his Kekkei Genkai, the majority of tactics and strategies are useless, he can just advance and retreat as he wished, it's no wonder Feng can achieve this and not him.
"Is this the power you left to your son Sakumo...."
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked out the window and couldn't help muttering.
The will of the predecessor after their death can indeed sometimes have influence on an individual; they might have left something behind to protect their descendants. The very best example would be Gaara's Shield of Sand, the product of his mother's great love for him even after death.
But of course.
Perhaps it's just purely because Feng's body and spirit might have undergone some kind of mutation thus him gaining his Kekkei Genkai, but no matter, it is a good thing, because Feng is a ninja from Konoha!
Having an additional manpower of such caliber would give them a huge advantage in the war!
"Notify Orochimaru that my previous instructions are to be continued. Dispatch Feng to our frontline camp in the Land of Wind."
Sarutobi Hiruzen quickly made a decision and still maintained his previous decision to send Feng to the Land of Wind frontline, but his mission this time was not to act as a support, it was to kill!
They need to take advantage of the fact that the surprise army of Hidden Sand was annihilated, they needed Feng to take their enemy by surprise with his combat power and just defeat them completely!