Seeing the white-haired youth take out some money, Tianqi asked, "What's your name?"
"My name is Hatake Sakumo. Why?" The white-haired youth looked confused.
"You're pretty strong. Want to learn ninjutsu from me?" Tianqi invited Sakumo. He felt it was a shame that Hatake Sakumo would later take his own life. A man who had surpassed the Sannin had actually killed himself over a failed mission. What a joke. He wanted to save the white-haired boy standing before him.
"Thanks, but no. I don't use ninjutsu much. I prefer using a sword. I appreciate the offer. You can have this money. I've got things to do, so I'll be off." With that, Hatake Sakumo placed the money in Tianqi's hand and left.
"Hey!" Watching Hatake Sakumo sprint away, Tianqi glanced at the money in his hand. Did he think I was trying to scam him, or are people these days just that confident in their abilities?
"Heh. You can't get away from me, kid." As if he'd found himself a new source of amusement, Tianqi grinned and chased after Hatake Sakumo.
Tianqi soon caught up with Hatake Sakumo at the Back Mountain.
When he reached the Back Mountain, Hatake Sakumo stopped. "You've been following me for long enough. Come out already."
Oh, he's pretty alert. He noticed me. Tianqi stopped hiding and stepped out into the open.
As the figure slowly emerged, Hatake Sakumo finally got a clear look at him. Wasn't this the guy with something wrong with his head from the street earlier?
"Who are you, and why are you following me?" Hatake Sakumo watched him warily.
"Hatake Sakumo, Konoha's renowned genius ninja. Not only did you surpass the Hokage's three students, your swordsmanship is also truly masterful." Tianqi looked at Hatake Sakumo and spoke slowly.
"Oh, you