When I returned to the village a few years ago, I heard that Third Hokage had accepted another disciple. Jiraiya immediately became very interested in Ueno Kei. But at that time, it happened to be Ueno Kei When left the village to perform his mission, Jiraiya did not meet him. Later, after Ueno Kei returned from the mission, Jiraiya had left the village again to travel around the world.
Coming back this time, indeed, just as Ueno Kei guessed, Jiraiya got some news, and then there was a message from Third Hokage, so he came back.
I heard that Ueno Kei was in the village, so I wanted to come and see what the old man's closed disciples were like.
Well, in fact, it is a little beyond Jiraiya's expectations. Ueno Kei is so mature that he doesn't look like a thirteen-year-old boy at all. If you want to be talented, Konoha has appeared in recent years. Kakashi was more than ten years ago, and Itachi Uchiha was a few years ago.
They are all typical talents, even monster-level guys.
However, compared to these two, Ueno Kei's heart seems to be more mature, and his considerations seem to be more complicated.
However, some things are not what Ueno Kei sees in his eyes. They are still too one-sided. Jiraiya sighed secretly in his heart.
When Ueno Kei was about to say something, Jiraiya immediately said, "Qi, don't worry about these things. I know it well, senior brother, so don't worry."
Jiraiya is very calm.
Ueno Kei moved his lips and swallowed back his words of advice. He also knew that once a person like Jiraiya made up his mind, he would not change it easily. It would be useless if he had more. Forget it, these things are not his concern now, so let the teacher worry about it.
Ueno Kei shook his head helplessly and sighed.
"You bastard, why are you so young and always looking so heavy? Don't worry, the old man and I are taking care of everything!" Jiraiya rubbed Ueno Kei's purple cheeks and cursed with a smile.
"Yes! I understand! Senior brother!" Ueno Kei replied in a deep voice. Indeed, at this stage, his biggest focus should be on cultivation and strengthening his own strength! Only then can he be better able to do what he wants to do. He looked at Jiraiya, who looked like a cynical old naughty boy in front of him.
Inexplicably, Ueno Kei felt a sense of trust in his heart.
Perhaps this is the personality charm of Jiraiya. While talking and laughing, there is no pressure on people at all, but it always makes people feel a sense of dependence and trust on this person's back.
As a result, Ueno Kei didn't dwell too much on this topic with Jiraiya. He believed that Jiraiya knew what he knew, so he would definitely have a plan. No matter what, Jiraiya would not fool others on such a big matter.
Not to mention fooling his teacher, Third Hokage. After all, Third Hokage's words this time were not joking like the previous times.
While Jiraiya and Ueno Kei were drinking, they were chatting about some gossipy things in life. Basically, Jiraiya talked about some of his experiences and strange events during his travels in Ninja World in the past few years. Ueno Kei just sat quietly and listened, occasionally adding a few words, or answering some questions about Jiraiya.
The two of them drank until late at night. Jiraiya patted Ueno Kei on the shoulder, smiled meaningfully, and then disappeared.
Ueno Kei returned to his house, shaking his slightly tipsy body, and fell asleep.
The next day, the early morning sunlight filtered through the window of the house and shone on Ueno Kei's face. The bright light shone on Ueno Kei's eyes. Ueno Kei's eyelids moved slightly and he slowly opened his eyes.
Immediately, Ueno Kei's expression moved slightly and he said calmly, "Come in!"
As soon as Ueno Kei finished speaking, a Anbu appeared in Ueno Kei's room. This Anbu knelt down on one knee and said respectfully, "Master Qi, Lord Hokage is looking for you!"
"Well, I understand!" Ueno Kei nodded slightly, and then, the Anbu gave a slight salute before turning into a line of black smoke and disappearing.
Ueno Kei can also make a rough guess as to why Third Hokage is looking for him. After all, the final official Chunin assessment will be held in one month. Dignitaries from various countries will gather at Konoha Ninja Village, in order to ensure the safety of these dignitaries, security work must be done well. It doesn't matter if the security of the dignitaries Land of Wind or Land of Fire is threatened.
So it will be a big blow to the reputation of Konoha.
Ueno Kei thinks that if Third Hokage calls him over at this time, it will probably be a security issue in a month's time. It was originally a security issue with many problems, but now Orochimaru's factors have to be taken into consideration. Although Jiraiya is in charge, we cannot take it lightly.
Ueno Kei touched his chin, and after considering some related matters, he stood up and carried Lingyu Blade behind his back. In a flash, Ueno Kei disappeared into the house.
Konoha, Third Hokage's residence, Ueno Kei walked to the entrance of Third Hokage's compound, and met a man outside the door with a cigarette in the corner of his mouth. The man was slightly startled when he saw Ueno Kei.
"Senior Asuma!" Ueno Kei immediately greeted him first. This man was the son of Third Hokage, whom he had met once before, Sarutobi Asuma!
"Oh, it's Qijun, come here at this time, is it your father who is looking for you?" Sarutobi Asuma said with a hearty smile. Although Sarutobi Asuma felt a little embarrassed about what happened last time, but later he saw that Ueno Kei didn't seem to understand his subtext, so he immediately put aside half of his thoughts.
Otherwise, Sarutobi Asuma really doesn't know how to face this close disciple of his father.
"Well, Teacher Sarutobi has something to tell me." Ueno Kei's eyes flickered for a few times and he said solemnly.
"Well, go ahead, I won't delay you any longer," Asuma said softly. Immediately, he waved his hand, stepped forward, and left first. Ueno Kei nodded slightly. After Asuma left, Ueno Kei took his steps, walked through the door, and headed towards Third Hokage's inner room.
When they arrived outside Third Hokage's study, Third Hokage's voice came from inside before Ueno Kei knew how to do it.
"It's Qiba, just come in."
"Hi!" Ueno Kei replied respectfully, then opened the door and walked in.
When Ueno Kei opened the door and entered, he found that Third Hokage was not sitting at the back of his desk as usual.
Instead, he put his hands behind his back, with his back to Ueno Kei, and slightly raised his head to look at a photo on the corner not far away.
Ueno Kei has seen that photo several times. It was the photo taken when Third Hokage was the instructor of Sannin, with Sannin, Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade.
Third Hokage's eyes showed a look of nostalgia, deep and cloudy. Ueno Kei knew that his teacher was too nostalgic, especially in the past few years.
I don't know if it's because I'm really getting older.
After all, when people get old, it is easy to miss the past. Even a hero like Third Hokage cannot stop him.