Konoha Gate.
Kakashi took a deep breath. This exercise...
The ending was inexplicable...
I originally thought there would be some kind of conflict with the ninjas of Kumogakure, but I ended up just playing a minor role.
It's estimated that only Might Guy and Hagoromo actually tampered with the entire process.
After all, they were fighting the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, just thinking about the scene outside Moon Canyon.
Even Kakashi, who has weathered many storms, couldn't help but be moved when he recalled it.
Its destructive power was comparable to that of Tailed Beast.
Without further thought, Kakashi straightened his posture slightly; they were now ready to enter the gates of Konoha.
As the gate slowly opened, Kakashi and Hagoromo, who were standing at the head of the group, were both taken aback.
Behind the gate, countless villagers stood on both sides of the street, cheering, clapping, and waving Konoha flags.
What's going on?
Seeing this Hagoromo for the first time, Yu Yi asked a question.
"Ah, I guess they've come to welcome us," Kakashi said casually, reverting to his usual nonchalant demeanor.
I haven't seen a scene like this in a long time.
Welcome?
Hagoromo was taken aback for a moment, then realized that it was probably because of this exercise.
After all, Kumogakure suffered a huge loss.
Hagoromo and Kakashi led the way, guiding the training troops from Moon Wheel Gorge slowly into the Konoha Gate.
As soon as she entered the street, Hagoromo could feel the joy on the faces of the villagers even more directly.
The atmosphere was even more festive than during a typical holiday.
After all, it had been a long time since Konoha had experienced a moment like this.
Even after the Sannin Leaving the Village and the Fourth's Death, they remained ordinary citizens of Konoha.
Yet it remains clear that Konoha is no longer the Konoha of the Third Shinobi World War, the one supported by countless geniuses and heroes.
However, with the Council of Elders stepping down, the Uchiha Clan and Konoha reconciled.
Now, Konoha has won against Kumogakure in the exercise.
This is great news.
"Kakashi -sama! Hagoromo -sama! You guys are so cool!"
Occasionally, one or two outgoing girls would shout out from the crowd.
Hagoromo Yi glanced at Kakashi and noticed a slight blush on Kakashi's skin beneath his mask.
Hagoromo occasionally accepted flowers from some of the bolder girls.
The exercise troops, especially Kakashi and Hagoromo, were surrounded by villagers as they slowly made their way along the village's main road.
The villagers were only gradually dispersed as they approached the area in front of the Hokage Building.
Hagoromo looked up at the top of the Hokage Building.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, accompanied by Shikaku, Uchiha Fugaku, and the heads of various clans, was watching the troops in front of the Hokage Building.
Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled broadly; this exercise had not only achieved Shikaku's plan.
He even gave his most trusted disciple a prominent role in this event.
As Hiruzen Sarutobi stretched out his hands and pressed them downwards, the area in front of the Hokage Building fell silent.
My master is truly living up to the title of Third Hokage; just look at his imposing presence.
Hagoromo shook her head and sighed.
However, this began with Hiruzen Sarutobi's speech.
Hagoromo's face twitched uncontrollably. No, Master?
I'm not as high-class as you make me out to be, am I?
What?! I single-handedly kicked the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki? And Jonin against several Kumogakure?
Where did you put Might Guy, the tough guy who almost kicked the series to its end?
Hagoromo turned to look at Might Guy, who then gave Might Guy a thumbs-up, revealing eight Hagoromo teeth.
So sparkly...
No, I forgot that Might Guy's personality makes it impossible for him to care about this kind of thing.
They might even think that Hiruzen Sarutobi was right.
Please spare me, Hagoromo felt extremely ashamed.
In particular, there were the occasional glances cast at him by Shikaku and a group of familiar Jonin.
The Jonin on the Hokage Building all turned their gazes toward Hagoromo.
Sawada Hagoromo...
Another genius after Minato Namikaze.
He's even younger than Minato Namikaze.
Moreover, he was a genius who had grown up, Uchiha Fugaku couldn't help but feel grateful to the Hiruzen.
Fortunately, Sasuke had already become an apprentice beforehand.
If Sawada Hagoromo can reach the position of Hokage, the Uchiha Clan will be able to survive for at least several decades.
Even if, for some reason, Hagoromo is no longer here by then...
The Uchiha Clan has long since coexisted with Konoha, so they are no longer as passive as before.
With this in mind, Fugaku felt it necessary to cooperate with the Third Hokage in the upcoming operations.
After all, it's obvious to anyone with eyes that Hiruzen Sarutobi is building up Hagoromo's image.
--
Hagoromo has become completely famous.
As for why, his own disciples had been holed up in the training ground, and they already knew that he had defeated the Jinchūriki of Kumogakure.
Hagoromo couldn't help but look up at the sky.
When you leave the village to carry out missions later, you can no longer develop your character in such a sneaky way.
"Alright, Naruto, you should rest now."
Hagoromo couldn't help but pat Naruto's head, letting the energetic little fox rest.
"Yeah, even though training is already exhausting, Naruto, you're still so energetic."
Shikamaru stretched and said something.
"I feel so energetic right now, because my teacher is just so cool!" Naruto said with a bright smile.
"Then the teacher will give you a research project?" Hagoromo said helplessly, rubbing her forehead.
"Um, never mind, teacher, I'd better get some rest first."
Upon hearing this, Naruto immediately turned around and sat down next to Hagoromo, showing no concern whatsoever about the amount of training required.
But when it comes to research topics, it's better to avoid racking your brains too much.
"Ha ha--"
Seeing Naruto's expression, Shikamaru and the others burst out laughing.
Hagoromo also shook his head. So how did Kushina Uzumaki Minato Namikaze the first place?
I guess it's that kind of attractive personality.
Stopping her thoughts, Hagoromo closed her eyes and calmed down.
Before leaving the village, Neji was still receiving his apprenticeship reward.
Moreover, the perfect-level reward made Hagoromo even more eager to know what it was.
After examining the Sealing Jutsu on the Caged Bird Seal ', Hagoromo couldn't help but sigh, never expecting the main Main Family of the Hyuga Clan.
That's incredibly twisted.
This completely treats the Branch Family as a matter of servants, deciding a person's life or death in a single thought.
The name of this technique, "Caged Bird Seal," is truly fitting.
Branch Family marked with Cursed Seal is like a bird in a cage.
Their lives and deaths were absolutely controlled by the Main Family.
But...
I don't plan to give the Hagoromo to Neji for the time being, at Neji not until he graduates.
Although the Hyuga Main Family wouldn't know after the secret was revealed, Hagoromo wanted to use this opportunity to train Neji properly and bring out his talent first.
Furthermore, before becoming a ninja, there was a high probability that Neji would have been discovered and released from the Caged Bird Seal.
There might be some troublesome things at that time.
After considering everything, Hagoromo first put the Caged Bird Seal away, then turned her attention to the 'Perfect Reward'.
[Hamura's Blessing.]