The Third Generation is Anxious

Iruka gave a bitter smile. "Lord Hokage, I have no reason to fabricate such a story. Naruto was there as well; he saw it clearly."

The Third of course knew that Iruka would not lie to him.

However, it sounded too unbelievable.

It sounded too much like a lie.

Yet, Naruto's reaction just moments ago proved that Iruka's words were true.

The Third did not speak; he pulled the files of this year's graduates from the cabinet nearby.

It took him a long time to find Yeyu's file.

After reading it carefully, the records within made the Third very suspicious.

"But his grades at the Ninja Academy offer no explanation for what you just described."

Iruka said helplessly, "I am also puzzled as to why Yeyu, who possesses such immense strength, performed so averagely at the Ninja Academy."

"Perhaps he did not wish to be too conspicuous."

Iruka speculated.

The Third nodded, agreeing with Iruka's assessment.

There were indeed people like that.

It was just that students at the Ninja Academy were young, and most could not resist showing off in front of their classmates.

Even someone as low-key as Minato Namikaze had never hidden his strength back when he was at the Ninja Academy.

Iruka asked, "Lord Hokage, could the selection of Yeyu's instructor be reconsidered?"

The Third looked at Yeyu's file and nodded thoughtfully.

"It does indeed need to be reconsidered."

Previously, Yeyu's instructor was slated to be a Chunin.

Aside from the instructors for Naruto's group, the instructors for all other students were Chunin.

With Yeyu's sudden emergence, the Third truly needed to reconsider.

If Yeyu were truly that strong, having a Chunin lead him would be highly inappropriate.

Taking a deep breath, the Third said, "I will give it careful consideration. Iruka, take Naruto and leave for now."

"Naruto, leave the Sealing Jutsu behind and do not do such things again in the future, or you will not be let off so easily next time."

The Third did not punish Naruto.

Naruto breathed a sigh of relief.

Whenever he went to graffiti the Hokage Rock in the past, the Third would always punish him by making him scrub the graffiti clean.

Although that hardly counted as a punishment at all.

To be let off without any punishment this time, Naruto was naturally very happy.

However, Naruto was already used to it.

There was never a time the Third did not let him off lightly.

Many ninjas were displeased with Naruto, and it was not just because of his identity.

It was also because the Third shielded him every single time.

Just now, when ninjas were sent out to find Naruto, some had said that once he was found, he should not be let off again this time.

Yet, the Third forgot about it in the blink of an eye.

After Iruka led Naruto away, the Third remained in the Hokage Office, lost in deep thought.

He stared at Yeyu's file.

By midnight, the Third vanished from the Hokage Office.

Not long after, the Third's figure appeared outside Yeyu's house.

Yeyu, who had been sleeping, opened his eyes.

He sighed, "I knew it."

Soon, a knock sounded at the door.

Yeyu put on his pajamas, walked to the door, and opened it.

Under the moonlight, Yeyu looked at the person before him, yawned, and said nonchalantly, "Lord Hokage, what brings you to my place so late?"

The Third smiled. "Won't you invite me in for a seat?"

Yeyu felt somewhat helpless.

Nevertheless, he invited the Third inside.

He turned on the light, and the layout of the room was clear at a glance.

The cabin only had two rooms: a kitchen that doubled as a dining area and living room, and a bedroom.

The floor space was not large either.

After taking a look, the Third Hokage praised, "Unlike Naruto, you keep your room so clean."

Naruto's house was in the center of Konoha, in a prime location, and the size was more than enough for a child.

However, because there were no adults around, the place was a mess.

As for Yeyu's place, while it couldn't boast about its location—being on the edge of Konoha after all—Yeyu kept it spotless.

For a child of only twelve, this was quite rare.

After pouring a glass of water for the Third Hokage, Yeyu sat opposite him and asked, "Is this about what happened earlier?"

Yeyu did not show the same adoration for the Third Hokage as others did.

Nor did he show any fear.

As he was now, it was impossible for him to harbor such emotions.

The Third Hokage had been observing Yeyu since he arrived.

He discovered that Yeyu's temperament was remarkably stable.

It was completely different from how other children his age in the village reacted to seeing him.

From this alone, he already believed Iruka.

The Third Hokage smiled and said to Yeyu, "Yes. Your strength is impressive, but you should demonstrate it at the Ninja Academy."

"Otherwise, when it comes time to assign you a mentor, there will be a mistake."

Yeyu didn't seem to care. "It doesn't matter. Anyone is fine."

The Third Hokage shook his head. "It is different. Given your strength, you should at least be assigned a Jonin."

"But do you know what rank of ninja I assigned you previously?"

Yeyu smiled indifferently. "A Chunin, I suppose."

"Correct. It seems you are well aware, but don't you find it a pity?"

"You should have had a Jonin mentor, yet you were only assigned a Chunin."

Yeyu leaned back in his chair, his expression calm. "I don't. Whether it's a Chunin or a Jonin, I will graduate one day regardless."

"A mentor only guides you for a very short time."

The Third Hokage had not expected Yeyu to be so indifferent about the matter.

It was not the mindset a twelve-year-old child should have.

If not for the fact that Yeyu's background was perfectly clear, he would have suspected that Yeyu was someone else in disguise.

Realizing that Yeyu had no interest in discussing these things, the Third Hokage asked him another question. "You don't know any ninjutsu right now, do you?"

"I know the Three Body Technique. That's enough."

The Third Hokage was speechless at Yeyu's answer.

"How can you call that enough? The Three Body Technique is a very basic ninjutsu."

"I noticed earlier that you defeated Mizuki using taijutsu."

"I guessed that you probably didn't know any offensive ninjutsu."

Yeyu nodded. "Your guess is spot on."

Watching Yeyu remain calm and unchanged, the Third Hokage felt helpless. He truly hoped Yeyu's attitude would shift.

That way, he could naturally lead into what he wanted to say next.

Instead of having to bring it up himself.

Unfortunately, Yeyu seemed not to understand his hints, his emotions remaining completely unmoved.

With no other choice, the Third Hokage had to state his purpose directly.

"I intend to transfer you to my side to serve as a ninja. Are you willing?"

Yeyu shook his head. "I am not."

The Third Hokage was stunned, even bewildered. He had never expected such an answer from Yeyu.

There wasn't even the slightest change in the expression on his face.

It was as if he were answering a completely mundane question.

"There are many benefits to being transferred to my side. I will teach you many ninjutsu."

"I hold the title of Professor of Ninjutsu; there isn't much ninjutsu in Konoha that I don't know."

Yeyu remained indifferent.

But the Third Hokage was getting anxious.