Hagoromo, Become My Disciple! (Become My Son!)

"Hagoromo, this old man is starting to regret it."

After Hiruzen Sarutobi turned to look at Hagoromo in front of him and spoke.

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For a moment, Hagoromo didn't quite understand what the Third Hokage meant by that.

"You were too cautious before, which prevented you from appearing before me sooner."

"No, if you hadn't been careful, things might not be like this now."

"Everything is just perfect."

Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed to sigh, as if speaking with helplessness.

Yu Yi, Hagoromo to the side, immediately shuddered. "No, this level can't be passed like this, can it?"

Here we go again!

Despite her rich inner thoughts, Hagoromo outwardly wore a puzzled expression, as if she didn't understand what you were talking about.

After all, Hagoromo knew the answer in her heart.

The Third Hokage was definitely not a gentle person; perhaps he truly cared for the children of Konoha as an elder.

But for him now, for Shisui Uchiha, and even for Uchiha Itachi in the future, it would absolutely not be the case.

Of those he calls "Hokage- like thinkers," how many have actually fared well?

Although it's also a matter of thought between Shisui and Itachi.

However, Hagoromo knew very well that if someone had no use whatsoever, the Third Hokage would never have said so much to him.

He has already demonstrated his value through his previous and recent remarks.

Now, Hagoromo is waiting for the Third Hokage's approval or arrangement.

"I've made arrangements for compensation to the Uchiha Clan and some exchanges, but there's one last thing to go."

He ignored the puzzled look on Hagoromo's face.

Hiruzen Sarutobi continued speaking, glancing at Hagoromo, a hint of anticipation appearing on his aged face.

Well--

Hagoromo touched his nose, pointed to himself uncertainly, and said, "Hiruzen Hokage, you're not talking about me as the last one, are you?"

"Yes."

The Third Hokage smiled and nodded.

Gaa--!

Hagoromo's expression turned strange. No... what on him could be useful to the Uchiha Clan?

Seeing that Hagoromo still didn't understand his meaning, the Hiruzen Hokage spoke up, "Uchiha Fugaku's youngest son is in your class, isn't he?"

Hagoromo blinked, countless thoughts flashing through her mind.

He then looked at the Third Hokage with some disbelief. Was he being asked to take Sasuke Uchiha as his student?

"Hiruzen Hokage, do you mean you want me to be Sasuke's teacher?"

"That's right."

The Third Hokage nodded, his expression solemn as he addressed Hagoromo:

"However, compared to your status, you are not qualified to be the master of the young Uchiha clan leader."

Indeed, Hagoromo knew that the Hiruzen Hokage was right.

The fact that Konoha is now trying to reconcile with the Uchiha demonstrates the prestige of the Uchiha as Konoha's number one ninja clan.

He has gradually begun to demonstrate the status he rightfully deserves again.

As an ordinary teacher, Hagoromo certainly didn't have the qualifications to take Sasuke as his student.

This is reality; even ordinary Jonin might not have this qualification.

Unless the Night of the Extinction happens again, but Hagoromo estimates that's unlikely.

To be honest, in the entire Konoha, only Kakashi or the disciples of the Third Hokage truly deserve this qualification.

Um?

Just as Hagoromo realized this, he looked at the Third Hokage with some surprise.

"However... a disciple of the Hokage would be qualified."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's lips moved slightly, and he uttered those words with a startling air.

Even though Hagoromo had thought of it herself, she couldn't help but feel her mouth go dry and swallow hard.

"Hagoromo, become my disciple!"

For the past few months, Hagoromo had been mentioning this to everyone when she was recruiting apprentices through the system.

These words were spoken by Hiruzen Sarutobi, an old man whose Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Although I had a guess in my heart, hearing it with my own ears was another matter entirely.

Hagoromo was stunned for a long time before hurriedly replying, "I'm willing! Master!"

After saying that, Hagoromo immediately knelt down before Hiruzen Sarutobi with a respectful bow.

Looking at the Hagoromo in front of him, the Hiruzen couldn't help but reach out and touch the Hagoromo's hair.

This was an action by an elder towards a junior, and it also signified his formal acceptance of Hagoromo as his disciple.

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The next day.

Konoha seemed to have been reborn, and even the streets were bustling with activity.

Since Shimura Danzō, the missing-nin ninja of Konoha, has been confirmed by the Daimyo, his crimes are unforgivable and he should be executed.

The villagers didn't know who Shimura Danzō was; they only knew that the scourge of Konoha had been removed.

Konoha will become even stronger!

Hold small meetings for important matters, large meetings for minor matters, and especially important meetings should be held behind closed doors.

Meanwhile, in the Hokage's Office, a very important meeting was underway with the door closed.

This concerns the future survival of the Uchiha Clan.

Uchiha Fugaku, Uchiha Itachi, and Shisui Uchiha —the three strongest fighters and those in power in the Uchiha Clan— appeared before the Third Hokage.

The Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, placed his hands on his desk, his voice filled with sighs, and said:

"Fugaku, Konoha's arrangements for the Uchiha were decided at this morning's Jonin meeting."

Upon hearing the Hiruzen Hokage's words, Uchiha Fugaku bowed respectfully to the Third Hokage with a solemn expression.

"Yes, thank you, Lord Hokage, for your leniency towards the Uchiha Clan."

During the morning Jonin meeting, the Hiruzen announced a series of arrangements regarding the Uchiha Clan.

Shimura Danzō executed.

The two elders, Mito Utatane down and are no longer allowed to participate in the governance of Konoha.

With the approval of the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, the Konoha Council of Elders has been officially dissolved, and all rights have been returned to the Hokage.

Mito and Utatane each handed over half of their clan lands to the Uchiha Clan as their new clan lands.

The original territory of the Uchiha Clan was replanned and incorporated into the new construction of Konoha.

The Uchiha's Konoha Military Police Force was renamed the Konoha Military Police Force, and all the major clans of Konoha joined in.

A new vice-representative was appointed for the Uchiha Fugaku was appointed to the Jonin Commander.

This was the content of the Jonin meeting, and it can be said that the Hiruzen truly made sweeping changes this time.

He not only said goodbye to his old classmates, but also brought Konoha back to life.

After all, the exchange of power satisfied all the ninja clans in Konoha.

In fact, opinions on the Hiruzen are now better than those on the Fourth.

After all... the Fourth only ruled for one year.

The measures proposed by Hiruzen Sarutobi were actually based on what the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, was preparing to implement.

"Fugaku, this is what Konoha owes the Uchiha."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head and smiled, but Uchiha Fugaku, upon hearing this, dared not actually agree.

"It was the Uchiha Clan that was too arrogant in the past, and it was also thanks to the Hiruzen Hokage's magnanimity."

"Alright, let's leave everything behind after today."

Hiruzen Sarutobi his hand, his eyes fixed on Uchiha Fugaku in front of him.

"I want Uchiha Itachi to become the captain of the Anbu."

Shisui Uchiha became the captain of the Hokage Guard Platoon.

Uchiha Fugaku seemed to have expected this, showing no surprise whatsoever, and nodded in response, "This shows how much the Lord Hokage values these two children."

Standing beside Uchiha Fugaku, Shisui and Itachi immediately knelt on one knee and said, "Thank you, Hiruzen Hokage."