Sleepy, a bear offers a pillow?

"Hokage-sama, the Advanced Chakra Refining Technique you taught me is complete."

"My chakra has doubled!"

Cangwu's face showed excitement and gratitude.

Acting was something you got better at with practice.

Hearing Cangwu's reply, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at him with even greater satisfaction.

"Cangwu, there's a mission I need to assign to you."

"What mission?"

"This mission will be a challenge for you... How about this, I've already made the arrangements. Take this application form and head downstairs now."

Cangwu picked up the application form from the desk.

His expression changed.

[Special Jonin Application Assessment Form]

Was someone sending a pillow when he was sleepy?

However, Cangwu clearly felt something was wrong.

He was summoned right after his power increased.

Could it be... that when he consumed the Glint-Glint Fruit, this old man happened to see it with the 'Live Broadcast Artifact'?

Impossible!

If that were the case, this old man wouldn't have this kind of reaction.

When the cart reaches the mountain, there will be a way.

"Yes!"

Cangwu replied and left the Hokage's office with the application form.

Half an hour later.

Cangwu returned to the Hokage's office again.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the report.

His old face was smiling as brightly as a chrysanthemum.

"Good, very good!"

"Here are some of my notes. Take them back and study them well."

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

After Cangwu left, Hiruzen Sarutobi put down the report in his hands.

He rubbed his temples and murmured, "I didn't expect Cangwu's Space-Time Talent to be so strong... Perhaps he can learn the Flying Thunder God Technique left by my teacher... but there's no rush for now."

"His Body Flicker Technique comprehension is comparable to Shisui's, which is enough for him to serve as a Jonin Instructor with the rank of Special Jonin."

"An unexpected joy."

"However, the best candidate for Team 7's Jonin Instructor is still Kakashi..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up and looked out at Konohagakure.

"I'll see in a while. Kakashi's body has some issues."

Immediately after, Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up the file on Cangwu again.

The conversation he had with Cangwu two days ago surfaced in his mind.

'What are your thoughts on Naruto?'

'Hokage-sama, are you referring to the events of twelve years ago?'

'Hokage-sama, the Nine-Tails is the Nine-Tails, and Naruto is Naruto. That child... At first, I would have also, like everyone else, projected my hatred for the Nine-Tails onto an innocent child.'

'But as time went by, I deeply understood that I, who comprehended the Will of Fire, should not be like that.'

'Where the leaves dance, the fire of will shall flourish eternally. I am not just a teacher, but also an inheritor of the Will of Fire. Naruto is not the Nine-Tails; he is also a tender sprout of Konoha's Rebirth. I should treat him equally, let Naruto love this village, and like me, comprehend the true meaning of the Will of Fire!'

'...'

In short, Hiruzen Sarutobi was very satisfied with Cangwu's answer.

"Team 7... it's a bit special, but I think Cangwu can competently fill the role of Jonin Instructor until Kakashi recovers."

The Jinchuriki, Uzumaki Naruto.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was still confident in his 'White Moonlight' plan.

Uchiha Sasuke.

It's fine, this Uchiha Itachi (Filial Son) has already done the job for the Konoha higher-ups.

Don't worry about him. When the time comes, a 'Konoha Hero' will return, the last of the Uchiha.

If Kakashi were the Jonin Instructor for Team 7.

Then, the Sharingan's abilities would become apparent.

He could control a Jinchuriki, and with the Sharingan, help the last Uchiha.

"Although Cangwu doesn't have the Sharingan, if he learns the Sealing Jutsu from the Notes, suppressing the Four Symbols Seal within Naruto shouldn't be a problem."

On the other side, after leaving the Hokage's office.

Cangwu glanced at the Notes given by Hiruzen Sarutobi.

He discovered there was an introduction to the Four Symbols Seal.

He was stunned.

There was also information about the Sharingan.

Instantly, Cangwu had a guess.

That old guy Hiruzen Sarutobi intended for him to become the Jonin Instructor for Team 7!

Why?

If you think this book is good, remember to add it to your bookshelf to avoid losing it next time.

Cangwu frowned deeply.

"Congratulations, you've become a Special Jonin."

A clear, cold voice sounded from behind him.

When Cangwu turned around, the girl was gone again.

Cangwu shook his head.

'No rush, it will naturally be revealed in a week.'

'I'll try to gain a little more during this time.'

Thinking this, Cangwu went home by himself.

"How is it?"

"Do you feel different?"

Uzuki Yugao looked at her good friend Anko and replied seriously, "It's indeed different from before."

"What about Anko?"

Anko, eating a dumpling, said irritably, "After I finished talking to her, she rushed off. I don't know where she went."

"I thought she was with you."

Uzuki Yugao took off her Anbu ninja armor and shook her head, "I'm an Anbu ninja now. Anko wouldn't actively seek me out at that time."

As she spoke, Uzuki Yugao shot Anko a look.

"Anko left in a hurry... Forget it, I'll ask her tomorrow."

Anko's words fell.

Suddenly, there was a knock and a cough from outside the door.

"Great, that consumptive patient is here to see you again."

"Bye-bye~!"

Watching Anko's retreating back.

Uzuki Yugao sighed helplessly.

She went to the door and opened it a crack.

"What is it?"

"Cough cough... Yugao, I've recently comprehended a Sword Technique and specifically came..."

Before Gekko Hayate could finish, Uzuki Yugao directly interrupted him.

"I'm tired. Let's talk about it later."

Gekko Hayate froze on the spot.

It wasn't until Uzuki Yugao closed the door that he came back to his senses.

He gave a wry smile, his plan to use this opportunity to get closer to Uzuki Yugao had also fallen through.

'Is it because of that Cangwu?'

Thinking of the other person's face, Gekko Hayate unconsciously touched his own.

'No way, Yugao wouldn't be so superficial!'

'She's different!'

She said she was only interested in Sword Technique!

Hmm... it must be that my Sword Technique isn't strong enough yet... I need to work harder!

"Cough cough..."

Then, amidst a bout of coughing, Gekko Hayate left.

Uzuki Yugao sat on the sofa, rubbing her temples.

She felt a bit flustered.

She went to the bathroom, took off her clothes, and got into the bathtub, leaving only her head exposed.

'Why is there such a big change all of a sudden... Did something happen during this time?'

'Also, why did the Third Hokage suddenly make him a Special Jonin... That Body Flicker Technique, when did he learn it?'

One question after another surfaced.

Yugao felt a little depressed.

Normally, as soon as she appeared, Cangwu would happily call her 'Sister Yugao'.

She had appeared before Cangwu twice today!

Why hadn't he called out to her...

Just then, a figure appeared beside Yugao.

Yugao had already sensed the other person approaching.

"Did you see him? Any discoveries?"

Yugao looked at her other best friend, Yūhi Kurenai.

Yūhi Kurenai shook her head.

"I followed him the whole way..."

After Yūhi Kurenai briefly recounted what happened, a strange light flickered in the depths of her eyes.

Yugao also recounted what happened after the Third Hokage summoned Cangwu.

The two women looked at each other for a moment, then fell silent again.

Meanwhile, inside the Hyuga Encampment.

Hinata was buried under her covers, her usually cute little face still showing a hint of sadness.

As time passed, the girl's face became flushed.

'What should I do... Teacher Cangwu... he's so good... What if he... in the future, how should I face him...'