At that moment, Orochimaru instructed:
"Show the Third Hokage the Rasengan."
Number One spread his hand, and a Rasengan formed in his palm.
The Third Hokage was startled at first.
Then he clapped his hands, clearly very pleased.
The Rasengan was not easy to learn. It had once been Minato's signature ninjutsu.
He had also had many members of the Sarutobi Clan try to learn it, but they had all failed.
He had never expected someone at Orochimaru's side to know this technique.
And Number One looked as though he was doing it effortlessly.
That showed how proficient he was with the technique.
And judging by his Chakra, it seemed to contain an unusual kind of energy?
The Third Hokage silently calculated to himself. It seemed Orochimaru's people were no ordinary individuals either.
The Third Hokage said with great satisfaction:
"Orochimaru, he truly is a talent."
"What is his name?"
"Shingo."
Orochimaru casually gave Minato a new name.
"From now on, I'll gradually withdraw the Anbu assigned to monitor Naruto. Let Shingo monitor him instead."
Orochimaru did not need to discuss such matters with the Third Hokage at all.
Still, the fact that he had been informed made the Third Hokage feel rather comfortable.
This disciple of his was still quite good.
Orochimaru instructed:
"I'll put in a word at the academy. Tomorrow, you can go there as a jonin and wait for an assignment."
"I'll also arrange a house for you beside Naruto's residence. From now on, you and Naruto will be neighbors."
Shingo stood beside them with a blank expression.
"Understood, Lord Orochimaru."
Orochimaru waved a hand, and Shingo left.
Shingo's expression remained blank on the surface, but he was incredibly excited inside.
Naruto was the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki, the greatest combat asset of an entire village.
Normally, Anbu