His intelligence, strength, political savvy, and character were all first-rate.
As for the minor matter of his knowing the Five Elements Seal, no one brought it up. Nobody was going to pursue it.
It wasn't because Konoha was in turmoil and had no time to concern itself with such a minor issue. Everyone could see that Keiichi's potential far exceeded that of an ordinary Chunin.
Besides, he had rendered Konoha a tremendous service by saving it from disaster. Wasn't that proof enough of his loyalty?
Questioning why he knew Sealing Jutsu now would be like splitting hairs. It would only make them look ridiculous.
Who would pick a fight with a promising young boy?
Yes, he had come from a Commoner Ninja background, but who cared about that now?
"Keiichi, I heard your teacher, Gekko Hayate, died in action. So you don't have a team leader at the moment, right? Why not join my Team 8?" Kurenai Yuhi's thoughts turned, and she asked with a charming smile.
If she could become Keiichi's teacher, then if he really rose to prominence one day, she would benefit too.
Besides, who wouldn't want to have a disciple they could be proud of?
"Kurenai Yuhi, Shino Aburame just died, and you're already in such a hurry to fill the vacancy on Team 8? I've never had a student before. Why not come with me?" Inoichi Yamanaka looked at Keiichi with just as much admiration and even started competing with Kurenai Yuhi for him.
He was even tempted to make Keiichi his son-in-law.
The boy didn't have anyone backing him, did he?
Would the Yamanaka Clan be good enough to back him?
I'll give you my daughter, Ino. You should be grateful!
Forming marriages to recruit talented people from outside had always been one of