"I'll take you to meet Iruka first. He used to teach Naruto's classes. Go see him as a beginner for now. Iruka is easy to talk to, so don't feel too restrained around him."
Kakashi said this to Ye Lan.
Ye Lan silently nodded, fully agreeing with Kakashi. Iruka had one of the best temperaments in Konoha.
Although Iruka was still a Genin, he was quite capable. Coupled with his good nature, becoming a teacher at the Ninja Academy was the best choice. As Ye Lan knew, Iruka also had quite a deep connection with Naruto, stemming from when Naruto had stolen the Scroll of Seals.
Naruto had been framed by Mizuki.
At that time, Iruka had been the only one who believed Naruto, and he had even helped Naruto defeat Mizuki. Iruka had been injured as a result, but he undoubtedly came to hold a very high place in Naruto's heart.
As he spoke, Kakashi turned around and led Ye Lan toward the Ninja Academy.
Before long, they arrived at the entrance to the Ninja Academy.
As Ye Lan looked at the academy gates, he could not help feeling sentimental. From the outside, the Ninja Academy looked no different from an ordinary elementary school. There was even a large tree beside the gates, with a swing hanging from it.
This was the swing Naruto often sat on. By now, Naruto should have only recently graduated from this academy.
Kakashi had no idea what Ye Lan was thinking. After glancing at him, he said, "Don't dawdle. Let's get inside."
Ye Lan nodded.
Just as he was about to step through the Ninja Academy gates, a little boy of about four or five suddenly popped out from beside them.
The little boy had big eyes and looked very innocent, but his expression carried a hint of arrogance.
Ye Lan recognized him at once. This little boy was the Third Hokage's grandson, Konohamaru.
Ye Lan wondered, Why is he here? But he quickly understood. Konohamaru was only four or five years old now.
Wasn't that exactly the age to attend the Ninja Academy? With that in mind, there was nothing strange about it.
Konohamaru clearly paid little attention to Ye Lan. Instead, he stared at Kakashi with a worshipful expression and shouted, "Wow! Isn't this Jonin Kakashi?"
Kakashi smiled at Konohamaru and said, "Hello, Konohamaru."
But Konohamaru seemed not to hear Kakashi at all. He stared at Kakashi and said,
"Perfect! Perfect! I've been wondering who to challenge lately. I'm going to become Hokage! Every time I challenged Grandpa before, I lost to him. Now I can finally test myself against a Jonin. If I can defeat you, then maybe it won't be long before I defeat Grandpa and become Hokage!"
Ye Lan broke out in a cold sweat at this. This little brat probably hasn't met Naruto yet, has he?
Before Kakashi could respond, Konohamaru charged at him, a kunai in hand.
Kakashi let out a helpless laugh. He did not react much to Konohamaru's actions, merely standing there without making any other move.
Sure enough, just as Ye Lan had expected, Konohamaru had only taken a few steps and had not even had time to leap up before Kakashi pressed one hand against his head, leaving him unable to move another inch.
Konohamaru shook his head indignantly, trying to break free from Kakashi's hand, but no matter what he did, he could not escape.
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