The Name of a Genius

The geniuses of Konoha will only exist on the other side.

At this moment, this true genius of Konoha, the genius whom countless people wanted to apologize to, was doing something that others considered a waste of his talent.

"Hey, what's wrong?" Yang Xing called out to a panting boy in front of him, his face showing some displeasure. "Is your strength that weak? Are you even a user of the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai?"

"Ah!" The boy was Tenzo, who had just joined the Starlight Group. Although he had always been taught not to reveal anything, he was still a fellow student of the same age when faced with the other party's teasing.

The other party's dismissive attitude towards his attacks made Tenzo very resentful.

He clenched his fists and charged forward again, unleashing a frenzied Wood Release attack.

Unfortunately, no matter how many vines or pieces of wood his body transformed into, they were all unable to bind him and strike Yang Xing once.

Not even once, and the other party easily dodged, looking completely relaxed.

This left Tenzo with nothing but resentment, nothing else.

He had been exhausted for half a day, but he had only used up a lot of Chakra and wasted a lot of sweat. The Wood Release had put a great burden on his body, and even Danzo had said that few people could deal with this Ninjutsu.

But why didn't this guy, who was the same age as him, take his Wood Release seriously at all?

At this Tenzo, Tianzang's heart began to change.

The two were training intensely when someone arrived, causing the training to pause for a moment.

The person was very fast, leaping from tree branches to land. Half of their face was covered, leaving only one eye staring ahead. When they looked up and saw Yang Xing, their eyes lit up.

"Yo, Kakashi." The newcomer made Yang Xing stop in his tracks.

Kakashi hesitated for a moment, then walked up and said calmly, "Why didn't you come to the Jonin Exams?"

"As you know, I'm not interested in any of that, and I've never said I wanted to become Jonin Konoha."

Kakashi's expression remained unchanged as he stared intently at Yang Xing, and he said calmly, "Minato-sensei, is he also looking for you? He wants to talk to you."

"I'm sorry, I'm free these few days and don't want to talk to anyone." Yang Xing's words were devoid of any emotion.

Kakashi couldn't help but ask, "Yang Xing, does Minato-sensei really have something important to tell you?"

"Kakashi, you shouldn't be unaware." Yang Xing frowned, looking at the newcomer, his tone somewhat serious. "Don't make me repeat myself."

Kakashi remained silent for several seconds before speaking.

"Hey, Minato-sensei, I want to apologize to you. Why won't you Minato-sensei this chance?" It was also rare for Kakashi to say these words.

After all, this was something that had troubled Minato Namikaze for several days.

"Because it's become boring. From the very beginning, it felt boring." Yang Xing spoke calmly and composedly, leaving Kakashi speechless. "Konoha isn't the whole world. I've said it before, my goal is the world."

"That Yang Xing." Having calmed himself, Kakashi said seriously, "I'm telling you this very seriously, I really do want to..."

Yang Xing turned his head, his gaze sharp and menacing. "Did Minato-sensei send you to persuade me?"

Kakashi fell silent, and that silence spoke volumes.

"Well, give him a message." Yang Xing waved his hand dismissively, his tone relaxed. "What I've said before is never a joke."

However, amidst this ease, Kakashi could understand the weight behind Yang Xing's words.

In particular, the next muttered remark made Kakashi smile wryly.

"I don't want to get involved in anything in Konoha anymore. And after thinking about it, I'd like to go out and train for a while."

"Training?" Kakashi was somewhat surprised, not just because he had a wry smile on his face.

Kakashi, who knew Yang Xing wasn't joking, gritted his teeth and asked, "How long?"

"Hmm, two or three years should be about right, right?"

"Yang Xing, are you really going to cultivate?"

"Nonsense, I already said I've considered it." Yang Xing looked like he had a headache. "Also, I've never been serious about anything I say."

"I understand." Kakashi nodded and could only say, "I'll talk to Minato-sensei."

"Hey, hey, get the message across." Not wanting to dwell on it, Yang Xing turned to Tenzo again, arms crossed, and shouted, "Alright, little guy, start training. Don't even think about slacking off. And when I'm not around, that guy over there will still give you a good lesson."

Being called "little guy" by Yang Xing annoyed Tenzo. Even though he was older, Yang Xing looked at him like he was a child, causing Tenzo's expression to change, and he strode towards the car again.

Unfortunately, facing Yang Xing's ridiculously powerful Water Substitution Technique, he couldn't even touch the hem of Yang Xing's clothes. Instead, the moment he rushed forward, he was kicked away by Yang Xing.

His disheveled appearance even made Kakashi, who was standing to the side, frown.

Yang Xing is actually teaching Ninjutsu to others, and he's just a Chunin brat. Even if he knows Wood Release, this shouldn't be something a genius like Yang Xing can do.

Yang Xing is only 12 years old, yet he's a true genius who can rival the Fourth Hokage.

With such a promising future, he is undoubtedly the most suitable successor to the Hokage.

Unfortunately, Yang Xing is unlikely to repeat the same mistake as last time. Kakashi understands this well, which is why he stands aside and remains silent.

Inside the Hokage Building.

"Kakashi? You did well in the Jonin Exams." Seeing Kakashi enter, Minato Namikaze stepped forward with a smile and said, "Many people have come to praise you, saying they want you to be the tutor of their clan's heir."

"Ha!"

Seeing that Kakashi wasn't in high spirits, Minato Namikaze's expression calmed down, but it carried a hint of sadness.

Seeing that Kakashi was indeed alone, he couldn't help but smile wryly and say, "He doesn't want to come see me anymore, does he?"

"No, no..." Kakashi stammered, unsure of what to say.

Minato Namikaze smiled nonchalantly, "Well, there's nothing to hide."

"Yes!" Kakashi, who clearly wouldn't lie, could only nod.

"This matter is indeed my fault." Minato Namikaze returned to his seat, his head bowed and his face somber. "In the end, I didn't believe him, and he was even my once-proudest disciple."

He muttered to himself, "I was hoping to find this guy to be my son's tutor, but looks like that's out of the question." "Haha! He brought it on himself."

Minato Namikaze's smile was bitter.

Kakashi, seeing this, felt rather helpless.

"Um, Minato! Teacher, if it's possible, about this matter..."

Seeing Kakashi's serious expression, Minato Namikaze was taken aback, then nodded with delight, saying, "Yes, Kakashi is indeed quite good."

Of course, Kakashi wouldn't say something so inopportune that Minato Namikaze had been holding back.

Yang Xing is the best candidate!