"This time, I wanted to see you because I also want you to inspect the abilities of the current Ninja Academy students, just as your teacher did back then."
The Third Hokage said that when Jiraiya had taught at the Ninja Academy as a special instructor, aside from taking Mirai as a disciple, he had also assessed the quality of the students at the academy.
Just as, besides Mirai, Jiraiya had also seen Grant's potential in Shiba's flames.
"Yes!" Mirai replied.
"I heard you and Kakashi are quite close." The Third Hokage smiled again.
"I often accompanied Kushina Uzumaki to visit the old man at Tree Tail's house, so I saw him often."
The Third Hokage said with a smile, "I don't think it was merely because you met so often, was it?"
Mirai stiffened slightly, and then the Third Hokage continued, "Do you know why I asked you to teach those students at the Ninja Academy?"
The usually sharp Mirai was stunned. The Third Hokage smiled. "Because I want you to set an example for those little ones."
Mirai was the youngest among Konoha's current elite ninja, yet his deeds had become known throughout the entire village.
Therefore, he was the one most suited to become a model for the Ninja Academy students on the path of a ninja.
After hearing this, Mirai came to a realization and understood the Third Hokage's intentions.
It seemed he still had much to learn.
The Third Hokage chuckled. As early as two or three years ago, he had stopped worrying about Mirai's strength. However, for Mirai to meet his expectations, strength alone was not enough.
"Yes."
Mirai answered again. He knew what the Third Hokage meant, and he himself admitted that this was indeed the area he was least skilled in.
**Knock,