The Ever-Heating Ninja Academy, a Mysterious Monster's Surveillance of Obito...

It wasn't just Namikaze Minato was diligently training.

Within the "Azure Dragon Gang," the young geniuses of the Ninja Academy worked extremely hard and even hired outside help.

Their parents are naturally their foreign aid.

After the meeting to distribute the profits from the "Sage Pill," Hiruzen Sarutobi's Authority in Konoha was slowly but irresistibly rising.

As a result, his every word and action, even unintentional ones, is increasingly being scrutinized by more and more people.

Like Hiruzen Sarutobi sending Namikaze Minato to improve the skills of the Ninja Academy students.

The parents started to wonder, what was the Lord Hokage's intention?

If this so-called Azure Dragon Gang's leader were someone else, it wouldn't matter; perhaps they were just trying to control the kids who were going a bit too far.

But the gang leader's name is Asuma Sarutobi!

This is rather intriguing.

Moreover, Asuma even brought out the Sarutobi Clan's Fire Release manual from his home, the kind that supposedly had been personally annotated by Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Doesn't this just mean that the Lord Hokage supports it?

Following this line of thought, and considering the intentional or unintentional revelations from Hatake Sakumo, it seems the Lord Hokage hopes the children will continue to solidify their foundations at the Ninja Academy.

But we must not waste time; instead, we must focus on specific areas for improvement.

So what should we do?

As the sums of money were distributed, the simple yet cunning ninjas felt a growing unease.

A million taels of silver has already reached the threshold for an S-rank mission.

Even if they didn't receive the money, the official documents from Konoha stated that if any person in the village were to suffer misfortune in the future, their family would receive appropriate compensation.

Furthermore, it was specifically emphasized that this was just the beginning, and the village would not forget any of its own people.

Furthermore, the brothers Hizashi and Hiruko deliberately wore Konoha Committee Member uniforms and strolled around the village.

Wherever we went, they greeted us with a friendly smile, asking if there was anything in the village that needed to be resolved, or if there were any shortcomings.

You can tell them about any injustices or grievances; they are Konoha Committee Member and can speak directly to the Lord Hokage!

They did indeed receive a lot of applause.

This also made many Jonin and ambitious Chunin grit their teeth.

Damn, I'm so envious!

So, how does one become a member of the "Miyo Committee Member"? I've heard there will be alternate positions available in the future.

Naturally, we should actively align ourselves with the Lord Hokage's policies!

Since he can't show his face directly to the Hokage, isn't it the same if Asuma sees him?

then.

Whether they were ninjas driven by a desire to improve themselves, fueled by the Will of Fire and yearning to serve the village, or simply wished to help the children—

Under Hatake Sakumo's leadership, they proactively contacted the Ninja Academy and established extracurricular classes.

Everyone showcased their unique skills and devised a mentorship program.

It's not just for gifted children; children with average talent also benefit greatly.

With so many parents, there's bound to be one that suits you.

Many Chunin played a significant role here. Although their combat strength may be average, many of them possess unique skills that are well worth learning for children.

It's not difficult, but the return on investment is very high!

In this atmosphere, the hype surrounding Namikaze Minato's trip to the Ninja Academy grew stronger, with the Branch Family expressing their intention to attend and cheer on their children.

Even Hiruzen Sarutobi heard about it and chuckled, replying, "Then it seems I, as the principal, will have to go too—"

Joining in the kids' fun will make you feel younger.

With the Hokage gone, his assistants naturally couldn't sit idle and made the scene even more exciting.

Ninja Academy.

Obito devoured the rice ball filled with meat, stuffing his mouth full.

This was made by a classmate's mother. Since the fathers usually come to school to help the children improve, the other half can't be idle either, so she made many nutritious and loving meals.

I make many portions to share with the children.

Obito, having freeloaded off everyone, has gotten quite a bit stronger lately.

"Oh dear, no wonder Kakashi didn't want to graduate! Only an idiot would graduate!"

Obito let out a burp. "This is like living in paradise -- I want to be Konoha Ninja again in my next life, or maybe I should become a Ninja Academy teacher after graduation."

"Idiot--" Kakashi glared at Obito, but he was also eating heartily.

I'm genuinely glad I didn't graduate.

The atmosphere at this Ninja Academy is so much better than before!

Experienced parents come every day to provide guidance and they also offer various delicious treats.

Compared to graduation, the days of seeing countless Yellow-Hair kids as soon as you step out of the school gates are truly special.

Just as Obito said, this truly is paradise.

Hatake Sakumo squatted in the corner, watching the children practice their Ninjutsu with a chuckle.

He is the parent on duty today.

Although being the Anbu Deputy Chief is very busy, there are always times to rest.

Compared to relaxing by doing some easy tasks in the past, watching the children diligently training at the Ninja Academy is a much more therapeutic experience.

However, he can't come all the time; after all, other people need to have a chance.

With Sakumo, the Konoha Committee Member, at this stop, the other parents naturally felt embarrassed to show off their special skills.

"The First Hokage once said that the purpose of founding Konoha was to allow children to grow up to the age where they could taste fine wine—"

Hatake Sakumo thought to himself, "If the First Hokage could see this, he would be very happy, wouldn't he? The Lord Third truly is a man who has inherited the First Hokage's will!"

After a moment, Hatake Sakumo cleared his throat and said in a deliberately serious tone, "Kids, it's time for a formal strategy meeting!"

"To prevent the Yellow-Hair monster from landing at the Ninja Academy-- "

"We won't let him steal the spotlight in front of the Lord Hokage!"

The Ninja Academy students immediately tensed up and gathered in front of him in an orderly fashion.

The elite members chosen by the children to challenge the Minato sat at the front, while the rest sat attentively at the back listening to the lecture.

Even those who aren't naturally gifted have a responsibility to be sparring partners; everyone participates together.

Kakashi gave his father a silent glare.

How come a Konoha Committee Member and Anbu Deputy Chief is playing the role of King of Children?

It seems like the daily work is too stressful.

But the children really didn't like Hatake Sakumo's style.

This made them feel like little adults, participating in important village battle meetings.

"A one-on-one duel is extremely unwise—he has cultivated for so many more years than you, and he is also the Lord Hokage's disciple's disciple; this arrangement is unfair."

"To deal with such a tough enemy, we must unite and fight side by side!" Hatake Sakumo raised his eyebrows, his tone cheerful.

"It's not too late to challenge him to a one-on-one fight once you've grown stronger."

"I'll work with Hizashi, Orochimaru, and even my assistants to help you create a lively atmosphere. Don't worry about Minato disagreeing."

Hatake Sakumo is a repressed but secretly passionate person.

In front of his son, he subtly mentioned that he was familiar with many Committee Member, trying to elevate his own status.

Kakashi looked disdainful, but his chest puffed out slightly.

"Okay, Uncle Sakumo!"

Asuma shouted, "You're right! Our previous idea of a one-on-one attack was indeed wrong. I'll go home and beg my father to give us a chance to attack together!"

"I refuse to believe he can take down all fifty-odd elite members of our Azure Dragon Gang in one fell swoop!"

The other children cheered and asked Asuma repeatedly, "Will the Lord Hokage be here too?"

Hatake Sakumo paused, then gave an awkward smile.

Oh no, in the Konoha faction, we forgot about a little guy with impeccable credentials—

His father is the Hokage, and his brother is the son-in-law of the Daimyo; it really works like a double-pronged approach in the Land of Fire.

He is very likely to become a user of the "Face-Face Fruit" in the future, but for now, his ability is limited to the Land of Fire.

After a while, the children quieted down, Hatake Sakumo gave instructions. "Don't hold back when the time comes, boldly showcasing your talents and skills!"

"Don't worry about hurting Namikaze Minato-- "

If Namikaze Minato gets hurt by the children, then he'll need to go back to training, and it's no one else's fault.

However, judging from the reactions Hatake Sakumo received from the Patrol Force, this possibility seems unlikely.

"There are many of us, but not many of you know how, so this is..."

"Divided into Ninja Tool Group, Genjutsu Group, Ninjutsu Group, Melee Group, and Support Group-- "

"When we go to the Training Ground, we must follow our respective captains' instructions and not disrupt the formation."

As if by magic Hatake Sakumo produced a map, which showed the Training Ground where the fight would take place on the day of the competition.

"Shh—" Hatake Sakumo said mysteriously, "Children, a part of the ninjas' operations is also intelligence gathering!"

"This isn't cheating, but rather a flexible adjustment within the rules—"

"Of course, village rules and Ninja Code cannot be flexibly changed; the consequences of violating them are very serious." At this point, Hatake Sakumo's real intention was to add a layer of armor.

He paused slightly, then returned to normal.

He occasionally pondered the conflict between Ninja Code and the Will of Fire.

I'm also worried that one day these two ideas will collide head-on, and terrible consequences will occur.

But now that we have Lord Third, we probably don't need to worry about this issue, right?

"Here, here, and here—these are all advantageous terrain features—"

"You must stop!"

"Using the advantageous terrain, launch a series of attacks on Namikaze Minato and show your prowess!" Hatake Sakumo highlighted the important strategic points for the children.

The atmosphere grew increasingly heated, Asuma puffed out his chest, as if he could already see the scene of victory celebration—

With one against fifty, the advantage is theirs!

And after school.

Obito hummed a little tune all the way back to the Uchiha Clan Compound.

As he reviewed his mission, he was assigned to the Assault Squad by Hatake Sakumo.

The originally unstable Great Fireball Technique has become quite impressive under the tutelage of a Special Jonin.

He also learned some decent swordsmanship, and could even exchange a couple of blows with Kakashi.

It's still not very stable, and occasionally it goes offline.

He eagerly anticipates the day he will have his final battle with Namikaze Minato Great Demon King.

But when they arrived at their clan's territory...

The atmosphere became strange, and most of the Uchiha had complicated expressions on their faces.

It wasn't anger, nor joy; it was as if he had been struck by some kind of shock, and his thoughts were wavering.

At first glance, it looked as if some kind of disaster had occurred.

Obito rushed over and saw Uchiha Isshin: "Clan Head! What happened to everyone—"

"You'll see when you get home." He waved his hand Isshin. "In short, don't let petty gains shake your commitment to the greater good of the Uchiha."

"But—" Uchiha Isshin added helplessly, "Don't be hostile to the village either."

Obito looked at Uchiha Isshin.

Who would be hostile to the village? That would be insane!

As Isshin pondered Isshin's tone of voice, Obito became increasingly flustered.

Could it be that a disaster has befallen the family?

It might be due to force majeure or something similar, which is why they said not to be hostile towards the village.

Obito a state of panic; after all, he still had a grandmother at home!

He stumbled and crawled home, his heart pounding with anxiety the whole way.

He didn't even notice that his own eyes had turned red.

Obito, his One-Tomoe Sharingan glaring, rushed home and flung open the door.

Then he saw his grandmother looking at him with a smile, and saying something he would never forget, "Obito, why are you only coming home now?"

"I sent someone to call you. Our family is rich now, the village has received a lot of money! Thanks to the Lord Hokage, there are still people thinking of us orphans and widows—"

"Compared to the Warring States Period, the village is so much better now, even better than it was twenty years ago!"

Grandma Obito kept nagging, "Didn't you want to buy a pair of goggles? Oh, and you said your classmate always brings you food?"

"Grandma will go buy groceries now and cook a lot, so you can take some over to your friends to try too."

"It's not good to always eat other people's food."

On the table were stacks of thick banknotes, which, when placed together, gave one a sense of peace of mind.

Obito let out a long breath.

And his grandmother's words, along with the newly unleashed Dojutsu Power, seemed to linger deep within his mind—

People always remember those tense moments, and the awakening of the Uchiha only deepened that memory.

"Grandma, you have no idea how terrifying Clan Leader Isshin's words can be!"

Obito complained, then his eyes lit up with money. "So much money-- Lord Hokage is so kind--"

And at this moment.

Obito's running and opening of his eyes was captured by a mysterious creature.

"Oh?"

"Would you consider this a kind and talented Uchiha?"

"Let's choose him. Report this to Lord Madara first—"

I'll try to update again later; this chapter is 4,000 words! I've already posted 10,000 words today!

The author's words: Just a little something for everyone to read; Xiaofan won't take up any word count.