Hokage building

Soon all five of them reached Konoha, after taking necessary medical attention due to their serious wounds they approached the gate of the village, by then the news was delivered by another Anbu in Hokage building to everyone present in the room that the mission was a success.

"Huh? What happened, are you fine?" The white fang worriedly inquired, after staring at Ryujin's face.

"Oh god….. I need to….I need to…." With a painful expression on his face Ryujin in a low tone muttered which was hardly audible and repeated himself.

"You need to….?" He repeatedly got seriously worried about Ryujin's health.

"I need to….. Pee!" No longer desire to hold back, he ended the suspense and yelled in at last, then rushed to find the nearby restroom. White Fang comically fell on the floor after hearing the reason behind Ryujin pain.

No longer wasting the time he opened the door of the Hokage office with his team and was welcomed by all familiar face which were Hokage, Jonin commander, Uchiha elder, Hyuga elder, and Danzo.

Taking his time, he slowly briefs the people present about the mission, what happened and their recent struggle. As Sakumo finished his side of story all of them were beyond astonished at the feat's. Solely without a sweat with barely three months of training the boy defeated 50 full fledged shinobi. It's an unheard of achievement and if there were no living proof no one would have believed Danzo's claims.

"You were not bragging Danzo, who is this talented Shinobi, mind telling me but such a prodigy?" Danzo didn't speak but spared Hiruzen his childhood friend a glare to convey a message, he is not interested in talking. Everyone in the room understood the awkward silence which was soon broken by Ryujin's arrival.

"Oh! Perhaps…. Did I arrive at the wrong time?" As he opened the door he saw many familiar faces as he knew them all but not personally, all of them were big shots of the Konoha.

Finding the atmosphere in the room quite serious and awkward; moreover everyone's eyes locked on him. He with a long pause inquired looking at Danzo, who from outside might look calm but Ryujin could tell he was furious on his arrival in the office.

"Who are you, kid?" The old man's voice reverberated through the room, his eyes fixed on the newcomer, who appeared no older than ten years of age.

"You-"

"He's the one who aided us. Ryujin, the very individual Lord Danzo and you were discussing." Sakumo's interruption preempted Danzo's attempt to speak, his tone filled with an eager enthusiasm as he introduced Ryujin to the assembly.

"WHAT!!!" The collective gasp that echoed through the room mirrored the astonishment felt by Sakumo and his team, but it seemed even more profound.

Uchiha Elder inquired, unable to believe the words of Sakumo. He would have never believed if not for him. "What's your age, kid?"

The boy stared before answering. "Thirteen." Ryujin's response was delivered with poise and confidence, concealing the truth about his age with practiced skill.

He knew that the minimum age for Anbu operatives was thirteen with no exceptions, and his lie seemed to satisfy the Hokage's curiosity, as he did not press for further details.

With a slight suspicion the old man asked as he raised his brows. "You don't look like one." And said while making eye contact to intermediate if he was lying.

Ryujin with respect said not backing off from his stand and stare in his eyes. "Appearances and preconceptions won't reveal the truth, Lord Hokage, with all due respect."

Danzo commanded immediately after Hokage was half way done with questioning. "You are dismissed for today."

Ryujin said to his teacher and took his leave. "I hope I meet your standards, Lord Danzo."

"But before I go, there's something I wish to share... Something I believe everyone here will find quite informative." The anticipation in the room was palpable as Ryujin prepared to divulge his revelation.

Jonin Commander looked at the notepad held by the boy. "And what might that be?" Intrigued by Ryujin's assertion, Shikaku prompted him to continue, eager to uncover the mystery if there's any.

"This small notepad I recovered from the leader of the Iwa shinobi back in the forest. Perhaps Squad member 3 will recognize it well..." With a sly grin hidden behind his mask, Ryujin presented the notepad bearing the symbol of Iwa, eliciting a swift and instinctive reaction from Squad member 3.

"That's!!" Ryujin's satisfaction was evident as he observed Squad member 3's reaction, his plan unfolding flawlessly.

"So close... And I would have ended up dead... By now, you should understand. Engaging in combat with a child who has no limitation is tantamount to suicide." With unwavering confidence, Ryujin delivered his warning, his words laden with a sense of finality.

"H-How..." The shock and disbelief in the Squad member's voice were palpable, mirrored by the stunned silence that enveloped the room because his moments were restricted by the Fuinjutsu seals on the ground and the blade in his hand was touching Ryujin neck.

A second delay and he would be dead.

"That look... Haha-ha. You're only alive because your value alive outweighs your value dead. And before I render you unconscious, remember these words: those who break the rules are scum, but those who abandon their allies are even worse." Ignoring the bewildered inquiry, Ryujin swiftly incapacitated Squad member with a precise strike, his actions leaving no room for further debate.

"Good night." With a final blow, Ryujin rendered the Squad member unconscious, his swift and decisive action leaving no doubt as to his intentions.

"Oh, Lord Hokage and everyone, my apologies for the inconvenience and concern. I happened upon this notepad while attending to a personal matter, and out of sheer boredom, I deciphered its contents. The intel it contains is quite remarkable, if I do say so myself." Ryujin's nonchalant demeanor belied the gravity of his actions, as he casually presented the translated contents of the notepad to the Hokage and his advisors.

Captain Hatake, with reflexes as sharp as his namesake, darted forward. His steady hands caught Ryujin, steadying him before his form could grace the earth.

Shikaku, his eyes narrowing, studied the boy with a strategist's gaze. "Who is this kid?" he mused aloud, a hint of disbelief lacing his tone. "Such a maniac," he declared, unable to mask his intrigue.

The Hokage, standing with the dignity befitting his title, cast a thoughtful glance towards the young ninja. "As Danzo mentioned," he began, his voice carrying the weight of his authority, "a prodigy of rare caliber." His words, few yet impactful, settled over the onlookers, leaving them with a sense of awe at the potential unfolding before them.

The Hokage's words were punctuated by a knowing smile, as he and everyone recognized the exceptional potential harbored within the young boy.