Sakumo Squad Established

Kakuzu's face showed a thoughtful expression after hearing the manager's words. As an old-timer who had lived since Hashirama's era, age was just a meaningless number to him, who cultivated the Jiongu. However, even this 'long-lived' individual had never heard of bounty ninjas in the Shinobi World using codenames like 'Suzaku' and 'Tengshe' for unknown beasts, indicating they were indeed newly emerged 'newcomers.'

"Are they still wandering near the Land of Fire?"

After pondering, Kakuzu continued to ask the manager in front of him, the killing intent in his eyes still not receding. If he dared to prevaricate, he would take his heart as his own spare!

This manager was clearly afraid of death. Although he had a deep underground dark force background, he didn't dare to joke with his own life and immediately told Kakuzu the approximate movements of that mysterious bounty ninja group.

Kakuzu was very satisfied with this. He nodded and left the underground exchange. The manager of the underground exchange wiped the fine cold sweat from his forehead only after seeing Kakuzu completely leave. Receiving such a powerful bounty rogue ninja really felt like dancing on the tip of a knife, and he could really lose his life if he wasn't careful...

Konoha, Year 31, November.

At this time, a trend of 'early graduation' was sweeping through the Ninja Academy, and the source of this trend was none other than Hyuga Yuzuru, Uchiha Akari, and Hanakei Kaede, these three first-year Ninja Academy students.

Konoha's Ninja Academy is a six-year learning institution. Generally, Ninja Academy students graduate normally after completing six years of study. Although there are a few geniuses who apply for early graduation in the third or fourth grade, the situation of Hyuga Yuzuru, Uchiha Akari, and Hanakei Kaede applying for early graduation after only half a semester is the first time since the establishment of the Ninja Academy.

This has also led many Ninja Academy students who are quite confident in their talents to have the idea of graduating early. After all, the sooner they become a formal ninja, the higher their future achievements may be.

However, it is obvious that this kind of thing will not be agreed to by the Konoha higher-ups. After all, the Shinobi World is currently in a period of peaceful development, and Konoha will not allow or need these Ninja Academy students to graduate early, because Konoha's current ninja reserves have reached the normal standard and are sufficient to cope with all non-war-related matters!

As for why the Konoha higher-ups agreed to Yuzuru and the other two's early graduation applications, it was naturally because the strength of the three of them was too advanced compared to the current Ninja Academy students, far beyond what a Ninja Academy student should have. Therefore, if they were allowed to continue studying in the Ninja Academy, it would only bury their talents and waste their time.

Hokage Office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sat in his office chair. In front of the desk stood a total of five people: Tsunade, Orochimaru, Jiraiya, Kagami Uchiha, and Sarutobi Shinnosuke.

The first three were all Hiruzen Sarutobi's personal disciples, while the latter two were an excellent elite ninja who truly inherited the Will of Fire and Hiruzen Sarutobi's own son. All five of them were trusted confidants and subordinates of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"I've called you here today because there's something I want to discuss with you."

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke seriously, making the five people in the room pay special attention.

"Sarutobi-sensei, what exactly is it that requires the five of us?" Jiraiya took the lead in asking. The five of them are now considered the 'leading figures' of Konoha's generation. Their strength and influence far exceed their peers, so Jiraiya couldn't understand what important matter required all five of them to be present for discussion.

"Hyuga Yuzuru, Uchiha Akari, and Hanakei Kaede all officially became Genin last month, and now more than half a month has passed, but we haven't been able to assign them a Jonin instructor..."

As Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke, he subconsciously rubbed his forehead with his right hand. This matter had been bothering him for almost half a month. After all, Yuzuru and the other two were not ordinary ninjas. Hanakei Kaede aside, Yuzuru and Akari's Hyuga and Uchiha identities required them to be assigned an elite Jonin-level instructor. However, although there are many elite Jonin in Konoha today, there are not many who meet Hiruzen Sarutobi's requirements. After thinking about it, only the five people in front of him were the best choices.

"Sarutobi-sensei, are you saying that one of us should be their three's Jonin instructor?"

Tsunade raised an eyebrow and asked Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"That's right, that's the reason I called you here today. All five of you meet the conditions to guide Yuzuru and the other two, but it depends on your own intentions."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and spoke bluntly.

"Hokage-sama, I may not be able to get away, so please exclude me."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke immediately said this after hearing this. He is currently the captain of the Anbu squad and manages the Anbu with his wife for Hiruzen Sarutobi. In fact, he cannot leave his post. Even if Hiruzen Sarutobi really wants him to leave his post, he cannot find someone to replace him for a while...

"Mm."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at his son and nodded directly. He really couldn't give up the position of Anbu squad captain to guide Yuzuru and the other two. The Anbu cannot leave him for the time being!

"Sarutobi-sensei, it's okay for me to teach Yuzuru, that Hyuga brat, and Kaede, that little girl, but as for Akari, that Uchiha, my personality is not suitable for her."

Tsunade also politely refused.

After hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and looked at Jiraiya.

"Sarutobi-sensei, my own cultivation is not enough. Don't look for me for this kind of thing!"

Jiraiya looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze and immediately waved his hand, saying that he was currently focusing on learning an extremely powerful ninjutsu in 'Mount Myoboku,' one of the six great sacred places, and really didn't have time to guide Genin, so he wasn't really lying.

"Since Jiraiya is also unwilling, then only Orochimaru and Sakumo are left. Who do you think can do it?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi turned his gaze from Jiraiya to Orochimaru and Kagami Uchiha's faces and asked them.

"Sarutobi-sensei, Hyuga Yuzuru and Uchiha Akari, one is the son of the Hyuga clan elder, and the other is the granddaughter of that Uchiha clan elder. Their identities are relatively special, so their Jonin instructor must have extraordinary support speed and be able to provide assistance to them when they encounter danger..."

A slightly hoarse voice came from Orochimaru's mouth. He didn't directly say who between himself and Sakumo could guide Yuzuru and the other two, but the meaning in his words was somewhat self-evident. After all, Kagami Uchiha is an elite Jonin proficient in Body Flicker Technique, Taijutsu, and swordsmanship. In terms of speed and support, Kagami Uchiha can be said to be the best among the five.

"Sakumo, are you willing to become Yuzuru and the other two's Jonin instructor?"

How could Hiruzen Sarutobi not understand Orochimaru's meaning, so he directly asked Kagami Uchiha this way.

"..."

Kagami Uchiha was silent for a moment, thinking that things had been said to this point, where else would he have the opportunity to refuse?

"Of course I'm willing."

Kagami Uchiha nodded, officially accepting the task of guiding Yuzuru and the other two. Seeing this, Orochimaru also showed a smile on his pale face. It was obvious that his actions just now were intentional. As an all-around ninja, his support ability was actually not inferior to Kagami Uchiha's...

"Okay, since that's the case, then this matter is settled."

A smile also appeared on Hiruzen Sarutobi's face. Kagami Uchiha is a Konoha ninja who truly inherited the Will of Fire. With him guiding Yuzuru and the other two, there is no need to worry that their future path will go astray.

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The next day.

Hyuga Yuzuru, Uchiha Akari, and Hanakei Kaede came to the agreed-upon training ground.

Yesterday, the three of them were notified by the Hokage's Anbu to wait here at eight o'clock today for their Jonin instructor. It was said that the person coming to guide them was an excellent elite Jonin in the village.

"Wasn't it supposed to be eight o'clock? Why hasn't he appeared yet?"

Akari said with a look of displeasure. She had left early in the morning at seven o'clock to wait here.

"Mingxi-chan, it's only 7:59 right now, technically not even eight o'clock yet."

Hanakei Kaede said with a smile beside Mingxi, her face cute and her voice sweet.

"Don't call me that, or I'll get goosebumps all over!"

Mingxi said, then spoke coldly to Hanakei Kaede, "And don't give me that fake smile, or I'm afraid I won't be able to resist punching you!"

Hearing this, Hanakei Kaede didn't take it to heart, still smiling like that, but turned her gaze to Yuzuru on the side, and then said in a spoiled manner:

"Yuzuru-kun, am I really that annoying?"

Yuzuru glanced at Hanakei Kaede, didn't answer her, but uttered two words.

"He's here!"

"He's here? What's here?"

As Mingxi asked, she was suddenly interrupted by the voice of a young man, who had striking silver-white hair tied in a ponytail, and a standard short chakra blade on his back.

"I'm sorry, I was held up by something on the way."

Kagami Uchiha suddenly appeared silently in front of Yuzuru and the others, then said apologetically.

"It's exactly eight o'clock now, not late at all, sensei."

Hanakei Kaede checked the time, then said to the stranger in front of her, still wearing a healing and cute smile on her face.

"You're our instructor?"

Kagami Uchiha's appearance made Mingxi realize what Yuzuru meant by 'he's here', so she immediately scanned the former, a look of suspicion on her face. This seemingly young guy is their future instructor?

"That's right, from today onwards, I will be your instructor."

Kagami Uchiha nodded, facing Mingxi's suspicion, he still said gently, giving people a kind and friendly feeling.

"Then I wonder if you really have the strength to guide us?"

As Mingxi spoke, she suddenly ambushed Kagami Uchiha, activating a genjutsu with her Two-Tomoe Sharingan, while her swift taijutsu quickly approached the latter.

Yuzuru and Hanakei Kaede, seeing this scene, were like passers-by, neither stopping nor helping.

Faced with Mingxi's sudden attack, Kagami Uchiha was surprised, but his sensitive nerves allowed him to react quickly. In the blink of an eye, Kagami Uchiha not only broke Mingxi's Sharingan genjutsu and dodged her taijutsu, but also launched a counterattack, directly grabbing her right arm and folding it behind her back, while pressing heavily on her head with the other hand, making her body unable to move.

"Your taijutsu is okay, but your Sharingan genjutsu ability is a bit lacking."

Kagami Uchiha commented, then released Mingxi, after all, today is a friendly scene of teachers and students meeting, no need to make their relationship so awkward.

"Hmph."

Mingxi snorted lightly, glanced at Sakumo again, and then returned to her original position. Obviously, she had recognized the latter's strength, after all, someone who could suppress her in one move could naturally be her instructor.

"Now let's formally introduce ourselves to each other, I'll go first."

Sakumo glanced at the silent Mingxi, and then said, "My name is Kagami Uchiha, I'm good at kenjutsu, taijutsu, and Body Flicker Technique. My hobby is practicing kenjutsu, my dream is to let everyone in the village live in peace, and my least favorite food is tempura..."

"Hanakei Kaede, good at abilities derived from 'Shadow Release', likes planting flowers and taking walks, of course, it's best to take walks with someone you like, my dream is to become an excellent kunoichi, and I hate people who bully the weak."

Hanakei Kaede responded to Sakumo first.

"Hyuga Yuzuru, I don't have anything I'm particularly good at, nor anything I particularly like or dislike. As for my dream, it should be 'Shinobi World peace' right now."

Afterwards, Yuzuru answered with a serious face, especially when he said the last four words 'Shinobi World peace', he was very serious and solemn.

"Uchiha Mingxi, good at Fire Release and Lightning Release, what I like is challenging the strong and hearty battles, what I hate are cowards and weak people, as for my dream and interest, it is to defeat Hyuga Yuzuru, press him down, and let him experience the feeling of being ridden!"

Mingxi finally spoke, her words making the corners of Sakumo's mouth twitch. Should these words come from the mouth of a six-year-old girl? Isn't that a bit too precocious...

"Cough cough."

Sakumo coughed, then continued:

"Since everyone has a preliminary understanding, then our team is officially established."

"So to celebrate the establishment of our team, why don't I treat everyone to barbecue!"

"Then thank you very much, Sakumo-sensei!"

As soon as Hanakei Kaede heard Sakumo say this, she immediately narrowed her eyes and spoke, seemingly afraid that he would go back on his word. Mingxi, who was next to Hanakei Kaede, had a strange look on her face, but didn't say anything more, after all, some people seem to have very small stomachs, but in reality, they are like bottomless pits...

Sakumo nodded, then took the three to a famous barbecue restaurant in the village. As soon as they entered, they saw the owner happily welcoming them, looking like he was receiving a big fat sheep.

Although this scene made Sakumo a little puzzled, he didn't care at first, but the following scene became one of the few shadows in his life...

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