Application

"Huh? How come I didn't think of that! That's great! I'll definitely let Kakashi experience youth!" Guy's eyes lit up with excitement after hearing Shiro's suggestion!

Seeing Kai's enthusiasm, Dai shook his head, then looked at Shiro: "Shiro, do you have any plans for your training?"

"A little, but not much. Uncle Dai, do you have any recommendations?"

"Haha, I've been Genin for so many years, how could I possibly give you any recommendations? You can ask Nakamura- senpai, he knows more about this."

"Tsk, okay, hmm, the grilled meat is cooked, let's eat."

"Um."

After eating, Shiro and Dai only stayed for a short while before going home. They didn't participate in Dai's training, since Shiro had been busy dealing with Sakumo's affairs all week and wasn't ready for some of the training he needed.

The next day, in the Hokage's office, the Third Hokage looked at the application on the table, smoking a cigarette as he pondered.

Shiro didn't disturb him, and just stood there obediently, waiting for the Third Hokage's answer.

He dared not be as presumptuous as Kushina and the others. He was just a commoner, and even though his relationship with Sakumo was slightly better, he was still lacking in some respect.

After all, Sakumo was just his subordinate. Although Shiro and Kushina had a good relationship, it was only with Kushina and had nothing to do with the Third Hokage.

And so, the Third Hokage quietly watched Shiro puff away on his application, while Shiro watched him puff away on his cigarette.

After a long pause, the Third Hokage put down his pipe and said, "Hmm, I agree. That's good; it will minimize the impact of this rumor. But what are the arrangements for the training?"

"Not yet, I just plan to go out and cultivate my mind, and also reduce the time I spend in the villagers' sight."

Of course, Shiro wasn't really bored, but he couldn't directly tell the Third Hokage his purpose, so he came up with a plausible explanation.

"I see. Well then, I'll give you a task as a test of your skills, how about that?"

"Yes, Lord Hokage."

After saying that, Shiro took the scroll handed to him by the Third Hokage and opened it at the Third Hokage's signal.

Kurama Senwai, Jonin of the Kurama Clan, is proficient in swordsmanship and Genjutsu. During Second Shinobi World War, she earned the reputation of the Phantom Swordsman, but defected for unknown reasons, and has not yet been killed.

They currently inhabit the Land of Earth area, but their exact location is unknown.

This is the contents of the scroll that Shiro received. There is very little information; besides this, there is only a photograph of him.

However, this also suggests that Kurama Senwai's defection was premeditated; otherwise, the village would have known so little about him, not even the names of his specific Ninjutsu.

"The reason for Kurama Senwai's defection is currently unclear, but since he has defected, there is no need for him to live. Just bring his body back later."

"But Kurama Senwai is quite strong, so you must be careful. You are no match for him yet. Don't rely on your strange secret technique, or you will suffer a great loss."

"I understand, Shiro Lang."

While Shiro's Projection Magecraft is powerful and the power of his Noble Phantasm Projection Magecraft is virtually unbeatable, it has a rather troublesome drawback: it's too obvious, and the white light simply cannot be hidden.

In the eyes of top-tier ninjas, any intelligence will attract their attention. Shiro's moves are easy to counter, since activating Noble Phantasm takes time.

However, the Third Hokage didn't send the current Shiro. The outcome of a fight with the current Shiro is uncertain; he could win or lose. But this is all contingent on Shiro being able to find his opponent.

This was also the main test that the Third Hokage gave to Shiro. When he could truly find and kill a Jonin on his own, it would mean that Shiro truly possessed the strength of Jonin.

Instead of only having the ability to fight.

The strength of Jonin isn't just measured by fighting; they are ninjas, not warriors.

"Oh, right, the scroll also lists the intelligence points the village has set up in various locations. Write them down and then destroy it. If you have any needs or discoveries in the future, you can contact them through these points."

"Thank you, Lord Hokage. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."

"Okay, go ahead, be careful during your training."

Shiro nodded, put the scroll away, and left the Hokage Office Building.

"Tsk~ Hmph." The Third Hokage watched Shiro's departing figure from the window, exhaled a puff of smoke, and said, "Keep an eye on him. If he shows any sign of defection, kill him on sight!"

Shiro was unaware that the Third Hokage was still wary of him, but even if he had known, Shiro wouldn't have thought much of it.

This kind of precaution is perfectly normal; in fact, it would be abnormal to have no precautions at all.

Your master was just driven to his death by the village, and now you're about to leave. Only a fool wouldn't be wary of you.

If it weren't for the Third Hokage's great trust in Sakumo, and Shiro's carefully cultivated persona, they might not have been able to get the application approved.

Therefore, Shiro had long been prepared to be monitored by the Anbu, but only for two months. After two months, Shiro would shake them off and go find the target of this training.

Before that, Shiro wanted to get together with his friends to strengthen their friendships, and also to let Nakamura and the others know.

After all, with the departure of Shiro and Taichi, the Nakamura Squad could be said to have completely disbanded. However, Shiro wasn't too sad, as that was to be expected.

Shikaki's heart is not in battle. Currently, his combat strength is gradually falling behind that of Shiro and Taichi, and it won't be long before he is reassigned to an administrative role.

Furthermore, Taichi has also shown a tendency to favor his family during this period.

Even if Shiro hadn't gone out, the group still wouldn't have lasted, because Nakamura would have chosen to lead a new group of students, which was related to his dream.

That's why Shiro made the decision to go out and gain experience so quickly.

"I'm back."

"Why are you so late today? Come and eat, it's just been warmed up."

"I had a lot of work, so it's a bit late. By the way, did you deliver Shiro's meal?"

"Don't worry, it was sent a long time ago. Sigh, I wonder when this will all calm down."

"Alright, Keiko, trust Shiro. Didn't he say he was fine?" He said, giving Keiko Makoto hug.

"Okay, I understand. Okay, give me the bag, go eat."

After saying that, Keiko took the bag from Makoto's hand and prepared to put it in the study.

"By the way, Keiko, you don't need to bring Shiro his meals anymore starting tomorrow."

"Why? He's in such a difficult situation right now. If you're worried about the money, then use mine. I won't spend a single penny of yours!"

Upon hearing Makoto's words, Keiko rushed back before she could even put down her bag, pointing at Makoto's forehead and shouting.

Looking Makoto at the aggressive Keiko in front of him, he unconsciously shrank back.

"Calm down, calm down, please sit down and listen to me, okay?"

"Alright, then I'll see what you're going to say! But you'd better think carefully about what you're going to say!"