"Children are just a blank piece of paper. They will be dyed in various colors by the world around them. They will feel grateful because of other people's kindness, and they will also feel resentful because of other people's malice."
Although Minato admitted that what Shinji said made sense, Minato still felt from the bottom of his heart that it would be no problem to leave it to Third Hokage, not to mention that Hokage at this time was the same Tsunade.
"I think... there should be no problem, right?"
Glancing at Minato indifferently, Shinji continued in a normal tone, "How stupid are you? What kind of person a child will become depends on the surrounding environment, education, other people's attitudes towards him, etc., and it is not the unconditional trust you gave him when he was just born."
"I think Master Third Hokage and Lady Tsunade will definitely guide Naruto in the right direction! And even if Jinchuriki may be criticized by people on the side because of his identity, I believe that Naruto will not be resentful, but will still have a bright mind!"
"First Evolution"
"Yeah, yeah, yeah~"
Shinji couldn't help but shake his head and sighed, "You are really a big fool who is so naive that you don't know what people say. And now it seems that you are also a fool who likes to dream and ignore reality more than anyone else. But... well, if you like to dream, just keep on dreaming. One day you will wake up from the dream."
Although he was ridiculed by Shinji, Minato still firmly believed that as long as Third Hokage and Fifth Hokage were around, Naruto would not grow crooked.
Shinji, who had an insight into what the other party was thinking from Minato's expression, did not say anything more, but added silently in his heart.
Naruto He did not grow crooked, but gained weight...
In short, from this day on, Gaara began to spontaneously study and practice with the other three little ones. But it was all spontaneous.
Whether it was cultural class, art class or martial arts teaching, Shinji seemed not to see Gaara standing aside during the whole process. After all, he was not his disciple.
The names are also different. Shinji prohibits Gaara from calling himself Koro-sensei like the other three little ones, but lets him call himself Mr. Anri.
The only one who can take care of Gaara is Minato. Whether it is breakfast, lunch or ninjutsu teaching, Minato spares no effort.
Minato understands that what Shinji means by doing this is: the child was picked up by himself, and how he handles or treats it is his own business.
It was Minato who owed him another undecided bet for Gaara. In other words, the one who saved Gaara in a sense was the bet or price paid by Minato.
Of course, Gaara, who is still young, doesn't think so.
Looking at Gaara who showed some subtle emotions because Shinji turned a blind eye to him, to be honest, Minato still had some subtle dissatisfaction in his heart.
Why are you so close to Mr. Anri? Shouldn't you come closer to me? Obviously it was me who saved you, but it was me who paid the price to Mr. Anri to save you!
Of course, Gaara did not know about this, and Minato was not prepared to say anything. After all, the purpose was not to let the child return the favor in the future or anything like that.
I forgot to mention that the three little ones are very friendly to Gaara.
About a week passed.
After another transfer, the location of Shinji and others at this time is the junction of the three countries Land of Demons, Land of Bears and Land of Earth.
Three little ones who stayed up late at night were gathering in a tent and discussing something in whispers.
"I think it's better to give up. Koro-sensei He is really too strong. The rest of us are no match for him."
Little Karin was lying on the soft floor, holding his chin in his hands and shaking his little feet. Then he looked at Bai, who was wearing what looked like women's pink bunny pajamas.
"You think so too, Shiro? A mission like killing Koro-sensei is simply not something we can accomplish, and it's too weird, right? Let's kill him himself..."
"No matter what the teacher says, I will do it. If I can't do it, I will try my best."
Bai said,
Gentle as water has always been the label of white.
"I think... maybe there is something hidden."
Kimimaro analyzed it calmly, and then remembered what Shinji said back then - you are my disciples from today on. Also, I have only one mission for you - kill me.
And that sentence - even though I don't know how to make myself die...
"I don't know what the so-called secret is, but if this is what the teacher expects, I will not give up even if I am alone."
"You two..." Little Karin was a little speechless, and then sighed softly, "Let's not talk about whether we can do that kind of thing. Even if it can be done, can you two really do it?"
As soon as these words came out, both Bai and Kimimaro fell silent.
"Really?"
Little Karin sat up and continued, "Anyway, I feel that even if one day I can do it, I won't be able to do it. Even if it is what the teacher expects, I can't do it."
"Maybe..."
What Bai suddenly thought of was what his teacher said when he first met him: From today on, killing me to avenge your father is the meaning of your life.
Bai continued, "... Teacher, he accepted us as his disciples just because of this kind of thing. I may feel reluctant to let go, but as long as it is what the teacher expects, I will do it."
"Yeah, me too." Kimimaro nodded.
Looking at the two people uniting the front, little Karin knew that it was useless to say anything at this time. The two people were completely determined to work hard to complete the task.
"It's up to you. Anyway, I think we won't be able to defeat Koro-sensei even in the end. He is too strong. Even Master Gate (Sang) often says that the teacher may be the most powerful being in the world."
Karin As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly felt something. When he turned around, he found a figure slightly shorter than himself standing in front of the tent.
"Let's stop this topic for now."
After giving such a reminder in a low voice, Karin turned around and opened the zipper of the tent. Looking at Gaara who looked a little disappointed, he asked, "Fake...Gaara, you haven't slept yet?"
"What are you talking about?" Gaara asked.
"Nothing, nothing, aren't you going to sleep?"
Gaara shook his head and then fell silent.
Looking at the silent Gaara, the three little ones were also full of doubts. Why does this little friend seem to have something on his mind?
But before the third child could ask, Gaara, who seemed to have finally made up his mind, asked, "Why... why doesn't Mr. Anri let me call him teacher?"
"Do you still need to ask? Of course it's because Koro-sensei is not ready to accept you as his disciple." Karin answered without thinking.
"That's it..."
Gaara's eyes flashed with a strong sense of loss. At such an age, he might not quite understand what caused this difference.
Compared to Karin, who was straightforward and would speak carelessly if he had anything to say, Bai was much more tactful. Bai said softly, "Teacher, he has his own ideas, and becoming his disciple is also very cruel in a way. I think he is also doing it for your own good."
"Isn't it because you hate me?" Gaara asked, with a timid and aggrieved expression that made people feel a little distressed, "Because everyone hated me when I was in the village..."
"For a boy like you who has a weak character and often cries, and doesn't look like a boy at all, of course he will be criticized..."
Karin was covered by Bai before he finished speaking. In terms of not being able to read the atmosphere, Karin's level is really getting higher and higher.
"Don't think blindly, no one here hates you."
Kimimaro, as the team leader designated by Shinji, calmly continued, "If he really hated you, Koro-sensei would not have saved you. You are different from us, you have a place where you belong."
"Where I belong?"
"I think that's how it should be."
Kimimaro nodded and said nothing more.
Even though I heard the conversation between Shinji and Minato about sending Gaara back, I didn't tell Gaara now, as it might cause some unnecessary trouble.
"Oh..."
"Anyway, it's getting late, so go to bed early."
"Good night..."
The next day, morning.
Shinji rarely gave the little ones a day off. After giving them a small amount of money, they went to play in a nearby town.
Of course, even in an ordinary town, Minato, who has become more and more like the children's mother recently, is still a little worried about what danger the children will encounter.
"Don't worry, there won't be any danger." Shinji waved his hand and said, "It's just that... the civet cat may be taken back by its owner."
Hearing this, Minato suddenly reacted.
"Mr. Anri, you mean Gaara..."
"Because you've been acting awkward for so long, I'm kind enough to help you, but won't you still have to send it back in the end?"
"Even so..."
Minato hesitated to speak, feeling a little uncomfortable in his heart for some reason. He did not expect to be separated from Gaara in this way.
"Then, let me see..."
With that said, Shinji raised his hand to summon a somewhat illusory large screen floating in the air. After a few minutes of debugging, a clear picture finally appeared.
Minato, who was still having some complicated emotions because of Gaara's incident, suddenly didn't feel complicated at all after seeing the picture on the screen!
The one on the screen is Konoha, and it is Ninja Academy!
"Wait a minute, let me turn down the camera..."
Three minutes later, the direction of the picture was finally correct!
Just perfect to capture the whole opening ceremony!
Seeing the current scene on the screen, Minato wiped the corners of his eyes.
My sincerity finally paid off!
There can be no mistake, Mr. Anri he has seen all the silent efforts he has made! Keep it in mind!
Otherwise, why would he specialize in such a thing?
"Still so big..."
"Konoha The school is not big." Minato smiled.
"No, I'm talking about the European style of the woman on the stage..."
Minato:...
Okay, UU Reading
I was moved early.
"Oh oh oh! What's that woman's name?"
Shinji suddenly seemed to have discovered something, pointing to a female ninja standing by to maintain order on the screen and asked.
Looking at what Shinji was pointing at and standing in front of a group of parents with their hands folded, Kurenai Yuhi and Minato, who had extraordinary temperament, fell silent again, not even knowing whether they should answer this question.
"She... seems to have a boyfriend, Mr. Anri. The man with the beard next to her seems to be her boyfriend. His name is..."
"Who do you think I am?"
Shinji interrupted Minato, seemingly a little angry.
Hearing the sound, Minato breathed a sigh of relief.
Thinking about it, although Mr. Anri did a lot of things that were not suitable for children along the way, he never did anything that was inappropriate for a tauren or anyone else!
"I'm not interested in men! She's the only one I'm interested in. What's her name?"
Minato:...
It's so early to breathe a sigh of relief!
"Xiaomen, I have something to do. You can help me if you want, or you can help me if you don't want to..."
"No help." Minato immediately raised his hand to refuse.
"Why don't you want to hear anything?"
Do I still need to listen? Isn't it just like dealing with one's own junior sister?
Minato complained in his heart and made up his mind at the same time.
Don't do it! Don't do it even to the death!
If you want to do it, do it yourself!
By the way, can you please stop saying it in front of me?
Knowing but not being able to stop is the most painful thing!
"If you don't want to help, then don't help. I just want you to help me go to Konoha and bring a bowl of Ichiraku Ramen back."
Minato:!
!
"Mr. Anri, can I take back my immature decision?"
"No, get out."
Minato:...