Roll back from Naruto

Aragaki entered the Hokage Building and was not stopped by the guarding ninjas along the way. Otherwise, if he wanted to enter the Hokage Building to meet the Hokage, he not only had to have a sufficient identity level, but also needed to undergo a series of identity registration verifications.

After all, he is still the shadow of a village. In theory, the person with the highest military force in a country cannot be easily seen by anyone.

Aragaki knocked on the door three times until a deep and powerful response came from inside the door.

"Enter."

Then he turned the door handle and entered.

…

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, is in his prime, at the peak of his strength, and has not even reached its peak yet. He is known as the "Professor of the Ninja World"! He knows all five attribute escape techniques in Konoha!

And Aragaki also has reason to believe that the current Sarutobi Hiruzen is the most powerful man on the surface of the ninja continent. At least the people of Konoha think so.

After all, people in Konoha say that fire is the strongest among the five shadows, and the three generations of Hokage are the strongest among all generations (paraphrased from the mouth of the unborn Iruka Umino, it is none of my business, please save your life!)

But no matter how you think about it, the man in front of you can be regarded as the ceiling of combat power in this era!

After all, the Uchiha Dancer who is still hiding underground is still dying.

…

The third generation in his prime does have a special personality charm. He is powerful, physically strong, and has a strong aura, but at the same time he does not give people a domineering feeling.

On the contrary, you can read generosity and kindness from his slightly majestic expression. But it is also difficult to imagine why he became the most controversial Hokage decades later.

Maybe it can only be attributed to time and war, which will eventually change a person, even for such a majestic figure like the current three generations.

"Genin Aragaki of Class 9...are your injuries getting better?"

Having said that, Sandai's originally serious face revealed a friendly smile.

It has to be said that the reason why Sandai can become the longest-serving Hokage in history is that he naturally has the love of the vast majority of villagers and the support of ninjas.

"Thank you, Hokage-sama, for your concern. I'm feeling much better now." Aragaki stood with his hands down.

"Well, that's good. Konoha cannot do without you young people, whether it is now or in the future, so we need to take care of ourselves... By preserving ourselves, we can protect more of our companions."

The fact that the third generation can say this means that he should know Aragaki's situation very well.

As the most powerful person in a village, he is in charge of tens of thousands of people. To be able to do this, an ordinary ninja would have shed tears of gratitude.

Niiguanji nodded in agreement, but he acted calmly.

However, Sandai did not pay attention and continued: "You did a good job this time, defeating the powerful enemy and holding on until the end.

Although we have also lost many companions, you have to believe that it is all worth it, because peace can only be purchased through war... So what do you think?"

Aragaki understands the meaning of the third generation. Now the third generation is nothing more than affirming their (9th squad)'s dedication and contribution to the village, and then strengthening his psychological construction. Of course, he is also examining and evaluating his post-war psychological state.

Perhaps it's because of Aragaki's indifference of "sorrows and joys not showing in color" that the third generation is more concerned about him.

"I understand, Hokage-sama. I will avenge my dead companions." This was Aragaki's answer, which also showed his determination to continue fighting for Konoha's companions.

Obviously Aragaki's answer did not surprise Sandai.

"Well, hatred can be a good medicine, which can always spur us to move forward. But sometimes, we also need to remember not to be blinded by hatred."

The third generation did not blindly encourage Aragaki to seek revenge. On the contrary, he always stood in the perspective of Konoha and reminded Aragaki of the fundamentals of being a Konoha ninja, which is to protect rather than simply kill.

Perhaps the nature of the third generation is to be generous and kind. Of course, this is also the quality of a strong man at the top of the ninja world.

However, after some questions and answers, Aragaki still didn't believe that the Third Hokage summoned him just for these "trivial matters".

Immediately afterwards, Sandai seemed to have seen through his inner doubts, and then said:

"Genin Aragaki Tsugumi, in view of your outstanding performance in two battles and multiple battles, and jointly recommended by more than three jounin, after our study and decision, we will make an exception and promote you to chuunin.

So if you have any opinions, you can raise them now."

Sure enough, Aragaki's guess was correct, but being able to "break the rules", that is, to be promoted to chunin without passing the chunin exam, was beyond his expectation.

But how could Aragaki (dare to) have any objections? Being promoted to chunin would mean that he would be able to receive chunin-level allowances, just like he was promoted to military rank, and the treatment he would receive would also be much improved.

Of course, you must also take on more important responsibilities.

"No objection, I am willing to accept the village's arrangement." He replied immediately.

"Very good, then you are a chuunin today. Congratulations to you Aragaki."

Immediately afterwards, the assistant who had been standing next to Hokage (who had a very low presence) handed him a series of documents such as Chuunin forehead protectors, uniforms, and identification documents that had been prepared.

"Oh, by the way, I forgot to give you this thing. Only with this can you go to the foundry department to recast your weapon."

The assistant then took over the document from the third generation and handed it over to Aragaki Tsugumi again.

Aragaki naturally nodded his thanks again, but he couldn't help complaining despite his worries. The target of his complaints, Dr. Uzumaki, always spoke incompletely.

If Sandai hadn't summoned him first, he would have gone to the foundry department without this approval and would have had no choice but to come back in despair.

Fortunately, the current third generation is young enough and can remember such trivial matters. He is indeed worthy of being a professor in the ninja world!

Afterwards, Aragaki resigned and left the Hokage's office building. All in all, it was a pleasant meeting, and it was also Aragaki's first formal contact with the top management of Konoha.

…

However, not long after Aragaki left, the assistant in the Hokage's office released the transformation technique, and it turned out to be someone else.

The third generation did not turn his head, and continued to process the documents on the desktop in his hands, but he said: "What do you think of this child? Is it as good a talent as Tsunade said?"

"Well, he is actually suitable to come to my place." The man replied.

"Do you want to accept him as a disciple?" Sandai asked.

"...That's not a bad idea." He thought for a few seconds.

"Forget it. If you want someone, just ask Tsunade for it. I can't make the decision." Sandai said with a smile.

Then the man fell silent.