Konoha March 1, 2041.
Konoha Ninja Academy's new semester begins, and it's also the day when new ninja students enter school. It's also the first time for the Ninja Academy to welcome Four Years Old, a five-year-old freshman!
Those who actively sign up for Four Years Old and enter school at the age of five are basically children from ninja families.
Although the proposal to lower the school entrance age on Jonin Meeting was voted down by Jonin, it does not mean that the ninjas of Konoha are afraid of fighting and are reluctant to let go of their children.
Needless to say, die-hard hawks like Uchiha Clan who collectively voted in favor wanted to send their children months in advance.
Even the ninjas who opposed it at the time sent children under the age of six.
Because it is the first day of the new semester, especially when a large number of new students have just entered school, the school gate is rarely crowded with parents coming to see them off.
At this moment...
Many people have noticed that Hatake Sakumo and Uchiha Orochimaru are here!
The two of them were walking toward each other from east to west, and happened to meet at the school gate. There was a little boy beside them.
The little boy next to Hatake Sakumo is just like him. He is also a little white-haired boy. Although he is only Four Years Old, his eyes are very calm and he lacks the liveliness that a child should have.
And the little boy next to Orochimaru... seems to have been modeled after him!
The little boy looked a little dull, and his eyes were full of nervousness. He was wearing the same long gown that Orochimaru wears every day. He looked around curiously, but because his father was around, he stiffened his neck and looked very awkward.
The two pairs of father and son happened to walk to the school gate together at this time. Such an encounter also attracted the attention of many parents present, especially the ninjas - but no one looked directly, they all peeked from the side...
After all, the ninjas all know that the current relationship between the two is very delicate.
Ordinarily, there is no personal grudge between Hatake Sakumo and Uchiha Orochimaru, but... at the beginning of the previous war, everyone thought that Hatake Sakumo would be Commander-in-Chief, but he turned out to be Hatake Sakumo. After being idle, Orochimaru became Commander-in-Chief. Later, due to the unfavorable war situation, Orochimaru was removed and Hatake Sakumo took over. Now it is rumored that Hatake Sakumo will also be removed!
Although the two of them did not show any dissatisfaction with this, nor did they show any conflict, but... among other things, when Orochimaru left, he sealed up the conference table in the headquarters and took it away!
Therefore, the two met directly for the first time in a long time, which attracted a lot of attention.
"What a coincidence, isn't this squad leader Hatake?" Orochimaru sounded like he had just learned that Hatake Sakumo was back.
"Yes, I'm here to send Beloved Son to school... I haven't said hello to uncle Orochimaru yet." Hatake said in a kind tone and patted his son on the head.
Just as Xiao Baimao was about to speak, he was interrupted by Obito who was rushing to speak, "Hello, Uncle Hatake!"
"Well, you are Orochimaru's son, right? Sure enough... the tiger father has no Beloved Son." Hatake complimented him politely.
Although not everyone knows it, at least Hatake knows that Obito is not Orochimaru's biological child. But...
Hatake also understands that with Orochimaru's character, since he would personally send him to school, he shouldn't be performing purely for the sake of his relationship with the Uchiha Clan.
Kakashi After being robbed of his lines, he looked at the stupid-looking kid opposite him with cold eyes...
Hatake Sakumo has spent very little time at home in the past few years, less time than Orochimaru spends with Obito.
However, Kakashi knew that his father was Konoha's Hero. Instead of resenting him, he was proud of it.
Naturally, due to the rumors in the village, the "evil Orochimaru" is not pleasing to the eye...
Obito was a little frightened by his eyes and shrank back slightly.
But soon Obito reacted - this guy is the son of the evil Hatake Sakumo, I can't let my father lose his status!
I saw Obito closing his eyes for a moment, as if he was mentally preparing, and then tried hard to open them, revealing red bloodshot eyes and staring back at Kakashi...
Kakashi:???
Kakashi was startled but also thought...
Is this person sick? He doesn't look very smart... "Kakashi, be kind to your classmates."
"Obito, you can't open your eyes if you practice like this."
The two of them each pressed Beloved Son.
"Unexpectedly, monitor Hatake still signed up for Kakashi... Your son is only Four Years Old this year, right?" Orochimaru said with a slight smile.
"Kakashi has received ninja training on a regular basis, and is no worse than other children of the same age." Hatake said modestly.
In fact, it's more than just "not bad".
"This is not what the person who submitted the objection proposal to Jonin Meeting said." Orochimaru said it sharply and directly.
However, Hatake was not embarrassed about this. He just shook his head and said, "I am against raising the school entrance age to protect the children in the village. I hope Kakashi will become a ninja soon, also to protect the children in the village."
"So that's how noble it is." Orochimaru was as sinister as ever.
At this moment, there was a small commotion in the crowd.
Originally, because of the auras of Hatake and Orochimaru, there was no one standing around. Everyone naturally scattered in a circle and even blocked the school gate. Even the welcoming teacher Ninja Academy pretended not to notice the blockage...
But at this moment, someone suddenly squeezed in regardless of the atmosphere! "Hahaha, Hatake squad leader, Orochimaru, look... this is my godson!" Akaseki said and patted Kai on the pot cover next to him.
In addition to Akaseki, Kai's biological father and mother were also present.
At this time, Kai possesses the biggest negative trait that makes him a Niubi Ninja - having both parents.
Interrupted by Akaseki, Hatake and Orochimaru also relaxed.
"Kakashi, it's your first day of school, take it easy." Hatake saw Kakashi still staring at Obito, so he reminded her.
"Go in, remember to be in line with the Uchiha Clan's honor even in school." Orochimaru also warned.
"Kay! You are going to school today, daddy is proud of you!"
"Dad, I will definitely become a powerful ninja like you... and my godfather!"
"Woo hoo, dad knows, you will definitely succeed!"
Two figures in green tights were hugging each other at the school gate, holding each other's arms and crying. They continued to block the school gate and attract everyone's attention...
However, unlike Hatake and Orochimaru, everyone is not so patient with Might and his son!
Some ninjas and villagers who knew the inside story looked at Wannian Genin, looked at Akashi Uchiha on the side, looked at Wannian Genin... In the end, in some people's hearts, the fear of "Gunbai" still failed to offset the contempt for "Wannian Genin" and his useless son. At this time, there was some "noise".
"What happened to that child of ten thousand years Genin? I remember he failed the entrance exam, right?"
"Humph... I guess we went through the back door!"
"Isn't one such waste enough? Does your son also want to squeeze in Genin's quota?"
"That's right, this kind of Genin, which can only do D-level subsidy tasks, what use is it to Konoha? It will also waste resources to cultivate."
"What's the use... I can be a sparring partner for the Uchiha Clan."
Even though Akaseki was here, they only kept their voices low, and not even Might Duy and his son heard it.
But...
Akaseki's ears twitched and he stared directly over. Several villagers who were gossiping suddenly shuddered.
Immediately, I saw that Akaseki didn't say anything. He just sneered at a few people. Then he waved to the Uchiha Clan tribesmen who were maintaining order and whispered a few words. After hearing this, the latter also looked at them with a sneer.
Several people quickly shrank their necks and wanted to get into the crowd...
... After sending their children to school, Akaseki and Orochimaru left together.
"How is Obito's talent?" Akaseki asked Orochimaru curiously.
Orochimaru and Earth Aspect have been together for a long time. Even in these years, there are more ninja families. After all, Orochimaru is always transferred back for various reasons.
"Just like Mr. Akaseki." Orochimaru said calmly.
"Such a good talent? That's really worth looking forward to... In the future, you will be his father, Uchiha Clan will have the inheritance, and Minato will agree to be his teacher... Tsk tsk." Akaseki was surprised when he heard this - he didn't expect that child to be so "showy".
Orochimaru:...
For Akaseki... no, for the Uchiha Clan's confidence, Orochimaru has gradually adapted to it.
On the way back to the tribe's land, the two happened to meet Tsunade.
Tsunade had just returned to Konoha two days ago. At this time, he looked worried. He didn't see Orochimaru and Akaseki while walking on the road. When he found someone blocking the road, he looked up and recognized them.
"Ah! Orochimaru...Akaseki, by the way, are you going to send Uchiha Clan's children to school today? I'll have a drink with you later." Tsunade said in a daze.
Orochimaru looked at the things she was carrying - there were supplements, fruits, and various books... She couldn't help but frown and said, "Are you going to see that guy again? Just take a casual look."
Orochimaru sees that Tsunade must be going to Kato House to visit Dan Katō... Akaseki discovered before that he is now interested in Dan Katō had a very bad impression, and even called him a waste...Tsunade heard this and explained a few words for Dan Katō: "It's just that there was a big gap in my heart and I couldn't accept it for a while, so I just..."
"Only for a moment?" Orochimaru asked in a stern and arrogant manner.
In fact, if it were anyone else, Orochimaru would not pay attention at all.
Seeing that Tsunade was a little angry, Orochimaru still said without looking at the atmosphere, "It looks like that Jiraiya is actually pretty good."
Tsunade:...
"You..." Tsunade was annoyed by Orochimaru's meanness, but at the same time he felt that... this guy's Uchiha Clan taste was getting stronger and stronger!
In the end, the two broke up on bad terms, with Akaseki standing by and unable to pick up the conversation.
On the day when Ninja Academy lowered the school entrance age, Konoha Military Police Force arrested several unscrupulous people who expressed criticism on the street and even slandered Third Hokage at the school gate...