Mission: Becoming Tsunade's Student

Because of Beizawa's reward incentive, Naruto Uzumaki started working on problems as soon as he got home.

But he quickly put on a pained expression.

When people were angry, they could do anything—except solve math problems.

Naruto Uzumaki scratched his head.

He did not understand why ninjas had to learn so much. Wasn't beating the enemy enough?

"Naruto."

Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly walked in.

"Third Grandpa!"

Naruto Uzumaki immediately asked in surprise, "Why are you here?"

"I just got off work, so I came to see you."

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at the test paper and asked, "Is Naruto doing homework?"

"Yeah."

Naruto Uzumaki explained, "It's homework assigned by Teacher Beizawa. He hopes I can place in the top ten on the next Monthly Exam."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded at that.

Not bad. Beizawa was indeed very attentive.

He had only mentioned it to him a couple of days ago, yet everything had already been arranged.

"You spent two days with Kakashi. What do you think of him?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi abruptly changed the subject.

"He's amazing."

Naruto Uzumaki gave a thumbs-up. "He knows everything."

"If you like him, I can have him become your teacher."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a smile.

"Huh?"

Naruto Uzumaki looked conflicted. After thinking for a moment, he said, "I still like Teacher Beizawa better."

"You misunderstood. I didn't mean having him become a Ninja Academy teacher. I meant having him become your teacher after graduation."

Hiruzen Sarutobi explained, "After becoming an official ninja, you'll form a four-person squad to carry out missions."

"Can't Teacher Beizawa become my teacher after graduation?"

Naruto Uzumaki sensed that something was wrong.

"He can't."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head. "He has his own job."

There was something else he did not say. In his opinion, Beizawa was not strong enough to become a squad leader.

"Is that so?"

Naruto Uzumaki looked disappointed. "If Teacher Beizawa can't do it, then Teacher Kakashi will do."

Hiruzen Sarutobi could not help finding his reluctant tone both amusing and exasperating.

In Konoha, no one would compare Beizawa with Kakashi Hatake, because they were simply incomparable.

One was an ordinary Chunin teacher, while the other was a genius among geniuses who had become a Jonin at the age of twelve.

"What ninjutsu did you learn from Kakashi?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked curiously.

"I'll show you!"

Naruto Uzumaki perked up. "It'll definitely surprise you!"

"Is that so?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not believe him. "I'm the Hokage. I've seen plenty of ninjutsu. It won't be so easy to surprise me."

But the next second, his body stiffened, and two streams of blood gushed from his nose.

Naruto Uzumaki looked immensely pleased.

I'm incredible! I actually made the Hokage bleed!

"What exactly did you teach him, Kakashi?!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi covered his nose, fury rising in his heart.

Beizawa had no idea that Kakashi Hatake had already taken the blame for him.

He returned home with Hinata Hyuga.

Besides her, there was also Hinata Hyuga's guard, Tokuma Hyuga.

But he had remained hidden in the shadows and did not show himself.

The reason Beizawa could get along with Hinata Hyuga so casually was entirely due to Hyuga Hiashi's tacit approval.

That was because Hyuga Hiashi had seen the changes in Hinata Hyuga's personality.

He had once tried to find ways to correct her personality, but the results only grew worse, even leading to Hanabi Hyuga's birth.

Now that Hyuga Hiashi saw hope, he did not interfere with Beizawa.

"Hinata."

Beizawa opened the door and said with a smile, "I'd like to hire you as a clerk at my shop and have you help sell things for three hours."

"Huh?"

Hinata Hyuga, who had been curiously looking around, froze at once.

"What do you think?"

Beizawa casually picked up a price list from the counter and asked, "Interested?"

His purpose was simple: to help Hinata Hyuga build courage.

The main issue with her personality was that she was too introverted. More contact and conversation with people would help improve that.

"I..."

After hesitating for several seconds, Hinata Hyuga still agreed.

"This is the price list."

After handing it to her, Beizawa said, "I'll take you around and familiarize you with the products."

Just then, four lines of text appeared before his eyes.

Beizawa took one look and could not help staring blankly.

[Your Lifelong Rival, Naruto Uzumaki, has already found a squad leader. You cannot fall behind.]

[Current mission: Before graduation, find a squad leader whose status and strength surpass Kakashi Hatake's.]

[Mission reward: Reward determined by the squad leader.]

[Accept?]

A large amount of information about the rewards flooded into Beizawa's mind.

If he became Hiruzen Sarutobi's student, he could obtain the Great Fireball Technique.

If it was Tsunade, then it would be the Yin Seal.

If it was Jiraiya, then it would be the Super Tailed Beast Rasengan.

If it was Shimura Danzō, then it would be the Reverse Four Symbols Sealing.

Beizawa rubbed his brow helplessly.

No, man, is this even a mission a person can do? You want me to do this? Can I even do it?

According to Konoha's rules, Ninja Academy graduates would be assigned squad leaders based on their performance.

But the problem was that Beizawa had already graduated years ago.

If he truly wanted to find a squad leader, he could probably bluff his way through it.

However, the system had provided a specific range, leaving him no way to fool it.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Shimura Danzō—every one of them was hell-level difficulty.

After thinking it over, Beizawa felt that Tsunade was the most likely possibility.

That was assuming Yakumo Kurama could cure her Hemophobia.

Beizawa sighed, came back to his senses, and continued introducing the goods to Hinata Hyuga.

Once she was familiar with them, he gave up his place behind the counter to her.

Hinata Hyuga sat behind the counter, staring nervously at the entrance.

Several minutes later, a young ninja walked in.

"W-Welcome!"

Hinata Hyuga hurriedly stood and called out.

"Senior Beizawa, when did you get such a cute clerk here?"

The young ninja asked in surprise.

"Izumo."

Beizawa smiled and explained, "This is my student, Hinata Hyuga."

The young ninja was Izumo Kamizuki, who, together with Kotetsu Hagane, was known as one of Konoha's Gate Guardians.

In the original story, he had served as a proctor for the Chunin Ninja Exams and had fought Kakuzu and Hidan of the Akatsuki Organization alongside Asuma Sarutobi.

"You even hire your students?"

Izumo Kamizuki joked, "Hinata, remember to ask your teacher for double wages."

"Huh? I-I don't want money!"

Hinata Hyuga glanced at Beizawa, blushed furiously, and hurriedly shook her head.

"Alright, what do you want to buy today?"

Beizawa smiled. "I'll give you a ten percent discount."

"It's rare to see you this generous."

Izumo Kamizuki's eyes lit up. "Then I won't hold back, Senior Beizawa."

"Hinata."

Beizawa instructed, "Write down what he takes and calculate the bill."

"O-Okay!"

Though Hinata Hyuga was flustered, she did not make any mistakes.

Three hours later, Beizawa closed the door and ended the day's business.

Hinata Hyuga let out a long sigh of relief.

As the eldest daughter of the Hyuga Clan, being a shop clerk was a very novel experience, and she had also met quite a few people.

At first, she had been completely at a loss, but now she was much more composed.

Thursday afternoon.

Beizawa watched Sakura Haruno successfully climb to the top of the tree and could not help feeling a little surprised.

She had completed the Tree Climbing Training in only four days. Her Chakra Control was truly astonishing.

No wonder Sakura Haruno could inherit Tsunade's Medical Ninjutsu and become one of the new Konoha Sannin.

[Current mission: Help your classmate Sakura Haruno complete the Tree Climbing Training.]

[Mission reward: Hemostasis Technique.]

[The host has completed the mission. Reward issued.]

Beizawa smiled faintly.

This Hemostasis Technique had practically been handed to him for free. It was an absolute steal.

Sasuke Uchiha glanced at Sakura Haruno.

He had not expected her to finish the Tree Climbing Training faster than he had.

But... she was still too annoying.

Sasuke Uchiha looked at the leaf in his hand.

The leaf had lost its moisture and become dry and withered.

That was the result of his efforts over the past four days.

Keep working!

Whenever Sasuke Uchiha thought about surpassing Itachi Uchiha in the Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique, he felt boundless motivation.

Beizawa arranged advanced Tree Climbing Training for Sakura Haruno.

But unfortunately, it did not trigger a new mission.

Friday finally arrived. The first two morning classes were canceled and replaced with a commendation ceremony.

When Beizawa arrived at the office, he saw Hinata Hyuga with a nervous expression.