Sarutobi Hiruzen was very satisfied with Mirai's intelligence and vigilance, but he continued teaching him, "No one knows how to cherish something they receive for free. If he wants something, he must first give something. If obtaining it is too easy, it will make people feel unmotivated and dependent. That would be harmful and useless to your little companions as well, understand?"
Mirai knew that Sarutobi Hiruzen was teaching him how to handle things. He wanted him to understand how to make his people listen and work hard. Yet, he still felt somewhat uncomfortable. As an ordinary person who had lived for over twenty years, Mirai still found it difficult to accept constantly looking down from above, nor was he used to considering problems from the perspective of a superior.
Although Mirai had gradually risen to a higher position without realizing it, it had happened unconsciously, not by his own initiative. In truth, he would rather sincerely befriend those little ones, compete with them in earnest, and support one another.
However, Mirai did not refute Sarutobi Hiruzen's advice. There was nothing wrong with placing himself in a higher position in the future, so long as he stayed true to his heart, treated people sincerely, and did not regard his little companions as tools.
"Grandpa, I understand what you mean. I won't let them keep relying on me." Mirai made up his mind. Though his tone was still somewhat heavy, he remained calm.
"Hehe, good. Don't dwell on it too much. Just be the same as before and have fun playing with them," Sarutobi Hiruzen said cheerfully, returning to his usual carefree manner once he knew Mirai would keep the matter in mind.
Since Sarutobi Hiruzen had said so, Mirai naturally understood that he did not oppose him teaching those suffering