Konoha's task master

In the training ground.

Following Uchiha Fugaku's words, Yakumo's seal lifted Mantian's black hair. Of course, he did not need the seal to lift the ninjutsu.

The seals... are just disguises.

Uchiha Henyan struggled to get up.

After the head teacher announced Yakumo's victory, the two formed a seal of reconciliation, and the battle came to a complete end.

"It's a bit of a bully."

Yakumo sighed and turned around. On the other hand, Uchiha Henen was limping. The students watching the battle looked at Yakumo with admiration and admiration in their eyes.

"Suddenly I realized that Yakumo-san is so handsome."

The girl in the class spoke, and Masako Mori clenched her fists subconsciously, the red light in her eyes flashed away, and she silently remembered the girl's appearance in her heart.

"He belongs to me..."

Yakumo returned to his seat, and Uchiha Obito hesitated for a few seconds before speaking.

"Thanks."

"There is no need for this between you and me...brothers."

Yakumo shook his head.

"I believe you will be able to defeat him in the future."

He said sincerely, not only for the bonding mission, but also for the friendship between the two.

Two hours later, the final exam came to an end.

Uchiha Obito and Yakumo suddenly emerged as the biggest dark horses in this final exam.

Among the high-level officials of Konoha on the high platform, the first one to leave was Sarutobi Hiruzen. He directly released the shadow clone, while the others used their true bodies.

Jiraiya instantly came to Yakumo's side.

Then he raised his right arm and patted Yakumo on the shoulder.

"That's right, that's right. It didn't disgrace me."

Jiraiya said proudly.

"Jiraiya-sama, has the plan changed?"

When we met yesterday, Jiraiya never said that he would come to take the final exam today. When he showed up, Yakumo thought that the mission had changed.

"The apprentice is taking the final exam, and the master must participate in the town hall. But Tsunade is not in Konoha, so I can only do it for you. If you are bullied...I can take action in time."

"Thank you, Jiraiya-sama."

Jiraiya didn't know that Yakumo had the privilege of being the Third Hokage without taking the exam, and he came here just to hope that his stupid...weak disciple would not be taught a miserable lesson.

The truth is...

His disciples are neither stupid nor weak.

"That's not necessary..." Jiraiya waved his hand.

"Your battle today really opened my eyes. You actually deliberately hide your clumsiness when training with me!" Jiraiya was a little annoyed.

This child is not simple...

"Hehe..." Yakumo laughed dryly.

"Be careful, that old guy Uchiha Tsuru is very defensive. You beat his grandson..." Jiraiya warned.

"He can't beat me regardless of face, can he?"

Yakumo asked back.

"It's not like we'll meet at the village gate tomorrow morning..."

"Jiraiya-sama, may I ask about the itinerary of this mission."

"Go to the Country of Grass first, then detour to the Country of Rain."

Upon hearing this, Yakumo bowed and said goodbye.

The surprise could not be concealed in his eyes.

This time Jiraiya took him away from Konoha to the Country of Grass, which should be related to the Sumeru Thirteen Ninjas mentioned in the quarterly feedback.

In the last Rain Country, Yakumo naturally thought of Yahiko, Uzumaki Nagato, Konan and others. If the apprentice disappeared, it would be reasonable for the master to use the mission to find him.

Several people left the ninja school and officially welcomed the winter vacation. In order to celebrate the holiday, several people went to the Barbeque Q to have a dinner until three in the afternoon.

Yakumo followed Kakashi Hatake back home.

Hatake Sakumo was still reading books at the stone table in front of the steps, surrounded by the scent of tea.

In Yakumo's impression, Hatake Sakumo was an extremely self-disciplined person. He never drank alcohol, never stayed up late, and never overeated... It was a pity that he died very early in the original work.

Yakumo sat down directly, while Hatake Kakashi said hello to Hatake Sakumo and went to the training ground to hone his sword skills.

"This is 100 million taels. I hope...Uncle Sakumo will donate to the Konoha Orphanage in batches in your name."

Yakumo received a total of 300 million from Shinichi, half of which he gave to Reiko Aoyama, and he only planned to keep 50 million of the remaining 150 million.

"I will handle this matter carefully." Hatake Sakumo asked as he put away the scroll and put down the book in his hand.

"Why did you do that."

Yakumo answered immediately.

"If you get ill-gotten gains, you should do righteous things."

The elderly servant came to the two of them with a fruit plate. After putting down the fruit plate, he respectfully stepped back. The plates were filled with ordinary fruits such as apples, bananas, grapes, and oranges... Although he was the ANBU minister, Hatake Sakumo's life

But very poor.

Yakumo picked up the orange, broke out half of it, and handed it to Hatake Sakumo.

"You can eat it, I don't want to eat it." Hatake Sakumo continued. "I'm more curious about why you did this?"

Yakumo took back the orange and took a bite.

Juicy, sweet and delicious.

"In fact, I have always been generous in helping others. It's just that I was very poor some time ago and couldn't guarantee my own safety, so I tried my best to focus on my own safety."

"It's different now. I got a lot of money from Shinichi, and I'm strong enough to protect myself. Now it's time for me to help others."

Yakumo put down the orange in his hand and said sincerely.

"You are more...dazzling than I thought."

Whenever he thought he knew the young man in front of him very well, he would inadvertently reveal another light that he could not ignore.

"On behalf of the children of Konoha Orphanage, thank you."

Hatake Sakumo thanked him seriously.

"It's a pity that this can only temporarily alleviate the suffering of the orphanage. In a few decades, when the 100 million taels are spent, they will become more likely...just like Uncle Sakumo even after spending all his wealth, he will not be able to take care of all the old friends left behind."

family."

Yakumo sighed, then changed the topic slightly.

"Only... can you fundamentally solve this problem if you become Hokage, order an increase in pensions for fallen ninjas, and change the amount of subsidies for martyrs."

"You are trying to persuade me in different ways."

Hatake Sakumo sighed and said that he had indeed thought about Yakumo's proposal... thinking about becoming Hokage, dedicating himself to Konoha, and accomplishing great things.

But at this time, he will ask himself.

Can I be a good Hokage...?

If you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight.

In Hatake Sakumo's heart, whether he can be a good Hokage is more important than whether he can become Hokage.

"I still need to think about this..." Hatake Sakumo replied.

"There is a girl in the orphanage, pharmacist Nonou...Uncle Hatake Sakumo, please pay attention..."

"Yeah...I've written it down."

Yakumo hopes that Hatake Sakumo's intervention can change the tragedy of Yakushi Nonou. Such a kind person should not die under Danzo's calculations.

"Are you sure...to assassinate Danzo today?"

"Of course... I feel uneasy that he is alive. I need to end his twisted and sinful life before he causes tragedy."

"Because, the position of Hokage..."

Hatake Sakumo sighed.

In his memory, Danzo was not what he is now at first. When he was young, he was a genius who was no weaker than the Third Hokage, and he was high-spirited.

But the test of the Second Hokage destroyed his pride and justice, leaving only a soul full of ambition and unwillingness.