"Tomorrow is the first day of formal classes. You'd better work hard. The Higher Education Department lasts three years, but students can be held back, and I'm very strict."
"We won't let you down, Takeyasu-sensei!"
The five little tykes were curious about the Ninja Hawk that had flown down, but at Uchiha Takeyasu's words, they all shouted in unison. Their youthful faces brimmed with the determination to strive for Konoha's future.
The dignified Hokage-sama's eyes shone with satisfaction—these were all first-rate future wage slaves.
"I have something important to take care of. You can go on ahead."
Uchiha Takeyasu waved to the five little tykes as they bowed to him, then teleported straight back to the Hokage's office. Minamoto Kaori and Minako Uzumaki glanced at him before lowering their heads and getting back to work.
Why did he feel like some heartless capitalist who wasn't liked by the people?
The thought crossed his mind and was promptly tossed aside. The upright and noble Hokage-sama glanced at the message brought by the Ninja Hawk. The name at the bottom was none other than Sarutobi Sasuke.
Uchiha Takeyasu sensed where the Flying Thunder God Kunai was. There were no obstructions around it, and he had enough Chakra to teleport there at any time.
Then, he looked thoughtfully at the two secretaries in the room, finally letting his gaze settle on Minako Uzumaki.
It was time for the secretary to get things done.
At the bottom of a cliff near the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Whirlpools, Sarutobi Sasuke and the other three stood quietly to one side, watching the Flying Thunder God Kunai planted in the ground.
Two figures suddenly appeared, and they lowered their heads.
"Hokage-sama."
"Thank you for your hard work."
Uchiha Takeyasu released