Slapping Kakashi

"So this is it... perfect scores in physical fitness, Ninjutsu aptitude, and Illusion Technique aptitude, plus intelligence..."

Taking out Kazashiro's evaluation form, Hiruzen waved it in his hand with interest, trying to attract Danzo's attention.

"Hmph, those are just scores given out of consideration for the Shimura name. They have no reference value whatsoever." Seeing Hiruzen pull out Kazashiro's evaluation form, Danzo began searching through the pile himself.

He quickly found the evaluation form he was looking for: "Asuma Sarutobi, perfect scores in all categories, plus a three-line personal evaluation filled with praise."

Danzo didn't think much of that Asuma kid: "But the reality is, that child only inherited your Fire and Wind natures. He can't use Five Release Ninjutsu like you can."

Having said his piece, Danzo didn't linger. He stood up, walked to the door, and opened it.

"Leaving already? Won't you help me brainstorm?" The thought of having to kick some of these outstanding children out pained Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Right now, he desperately needed Danzo to share this pain.

But clearly, Danzo didn't want to take the blame for such a trivial matter. He ignored Hiruzen and walked straight out of the room.

"Oh dear, oh dear." Seeing Danzo really leave, Hiruzen shook his head regretfully, put his pipe aside, and began selecting students.

"That was really dangerous, I almost didn't make it." Obito looked shaken as he stood at the school gate.

"Well, it's not like you're ever on time anyway. We're used to it." Kakashi pulled a book out of nowhere and began reading, while simultaneously roasting Obito.

"Speaking of which, who's that guy next to Kazashiro? I've never seen him before." Seeing Kazashiro not joining the conversation, Obito curiously looked over there.

"You, you're Kazashiro, right? It's nice to meet you."

Before leaving with his father, Might Guy made a point of saying goodbye to Kazashiro.

"Yeah, you too. See you at school." Kazashiro smiled and said goodbye to Might Guy.

To think this guy actually remembers my name. That's rare.

"Okay, let's burn with the flames of youth together at school!" Might Guy grabbed Kazashiro's hand, his eyes visibly shooting out flames.

That won't be necessary.

Imagining himself with a bowl cut and wearing a green jumpsuit, Kazashiro felt a chill and chuckled awkwardly as he pulled his hand away from Might Guy.

"Dad! I've been acknowledged! My youth is burning passionately!" Seeing Might Duy approach, Guy couldn't wait to show off his accomplishment to his father.

"Excellent, Guy! Then to celebrate this moment, let's add another five hundred push-ups to today's workout!" Might Duy heard this and gave a gratified smile, giving his son a thumbs up.

"Ossu!"

The two's voices instantly attracted the attention of all the students and parents present, causing the people around them to start whispering, but they stopped abruptly at the same time.

"How noisy." A cold voice rang out, and Kazashiro turned his head to see a familiar figure.

After seeing the identity of the person, Kazashiro was stunned for a moment, then obediently walked to the other's side: "Dad."

"D-Dad?" Sensing the surrounding silence, Might Duy also looked at the newcomer and realized that the cute boy who had just cheered for his son was calling a one-eyed man "Dad."

And that one-eyed man, he had seen him once during a combat mission. At that time, when he was carrying supplies for the Jonin, he had heard some people talk about the other's identity...

Hokage Assistant, Danzo.

"Father, I mean, Lord Danzo." Might Duy was so nervous that he almost called Danzo by the wrong name.

"Mm." Seeing that the person wasn't even wearing a Chunin vest, and was probably just an ordinary Genin, Danzo didn't even want to respond.

But thinking that his son would likely become classmates with that little green weirdo in the future, he simply nodded in response.

Then, Danzo didn't linger, but took Kazashiro to the place where Kakashi and the others were gathered.

"Really? That kid called Lord Danzo 'Dad'?"

"I heard it too. I didn't expect Lord Danzo to have such a cute son."

"Who's Danzo?"

"You don't even know Lord Danzo? He's the Hokage Assistant, and he served as a guard under the Second Hokage along with the Third Hokage."

"Eh, so he's really amazing."

"Of course. It's said that this lord's strength is second only to the Third Hokage, and stronger than those two advisors."

Listening to the surrounding whispers, Kazashiro realized that Danzo's reputation wasn't as bad as it was during Naruto: Shippuden. At least when the Konoha residents were discussing him, they still had some reverence.

Or rather, the terrible things Danzo had done hadn't been discovered by everyone yet.

"Oh, Kakashi, I told you to remember to wake me up in the morning." On the other side, Sakumo, who had rushed to school, complained helplessly to Kakashi.

Sakumo, who really didn't want to miss his son's entrance exam, didn't rest after completing the ordinary mission the Third Hokage had given him, but rushed back to the village overnight, finally returning home at midnight.

Seeing that there was still some time, Sakumo specifically left a note, asking Kakashi to call him when he went out, and fell asleep without even taking off his clothes. But who knew that Kakashi still didn't wake him up in the end, and came to school alone.

"It doesn't matter whether you come to this exam or not." Kakashi closed his book, glanced at his father, and said somewhat tsundere-ly.

Actually, he felt sorry for his father and wanted him to rest more, so he didn't wake him up.

"This has a very important meaning, ah, Lord Danzo." Sakumo, who still wanted to say something, noticed Danzo's arrival and hurriedly greeted him.

"Uncle Sakumo." Kazashiro was very well-behaved as he stood to the side.

"It's Kazashiro, long time no see." Sakumo also smiled, squatted down, and rubbed Kazashiro's head.

Damn, Konoha's White Fang is patting my head!

Kazashiro, who hadn't been patted on the head by Sakumo in a long time, actually felt a little nostalgic.

"Looks like our two sons will be in the same class," Danzo said naturally, starting a conversation with Sakumo.

In his opinion, this was a great opportunity to connect with Konoha's White Fang through their children.

"Indeed, Kazashiro, please take care of Kakashi in the future." Nodding in agreement with Danzo's words, Sakumo looked at Kazashiro again.

"I should be the one taking care of him, that hurt." Kakashi was about to retort when Kazashiro slapped him on the head.

"Hey, how dare you hit me, you bastard!"

"So what, baka." Making a face, Kazashiro took off running after hitting Kakashi.

Hilarious, if I don't hit him now, I might not be able to beat him later.