After putting on the mask, he seemed to find it unsuitable. He vanished from where he stood, then reappeared behind Sarutobi Hiruzen wearing a spiral mask from who knew where.
Seeing his actions, Umino Ikkaku remained silent. Naturally, he knew Sarutobi Shinnosuke.
He knew everyone in the Hokage's household.
As a subordinate, it was perfectly reasonable for him to know the members of his superior's family, wasn't it?
Umino Ikkaku found that entirely reasonable.
As a subordinate, showing concern for his superior's family was perfectly normal.
Sarutobi Hiruzen had noticed Sarutobi Shinnosuke's actions as well, but he did not stop him.
Meanwhile, at the Ninja Academy, Yuki Yuichi watched the examinees on the arena stage while Uchiha Obito and the others kept talking beside him about what would happen after graduation.
The early graduation examination was more difficult, but it posed no pressure for them.
Uchiha Obito and Sarutobi Asuma were chatting. Kakashi Hatake said nothing beside them, merely listening quietly, while Might Guy looked at them with a face full of envy.
Yuhi Kurenai moved close to Yuki Yuichi and said, "Yuichi, I want to graduate early too."
Hearing that, Yuki Yuichi glanced at her before solemnly shaking his head. "No!"
"Uncle Shinku won't agree."
"And neither will I."
At those words, Yuhi Kurenai pouted, her face full of distress.
"B-but... I want to protect you too, Yuichi," Yuhi Kurenai murmured softly. Hearing her words, Yuki Yuichi sighed. He truly did not want to graduate early.
Wasn't it nice to remain safely and steadily at the Ninja Academy?
If Uzumaki Kushina had not wanted to teach him Sealing Technique, he would never have considered such a thing.
Although he did not know why learning Sealing Technique required early graduation, he still chose to trust Uzumaki Kushina.
After all, she