Seeing Hanabi Hyuga's reaction, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, could not help turning around.
He happened to spot Ye Fan strolling over atop a white ninja hound.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was curious. Since when had the Hyuga Clan's second daughter crossed paths with Ye Fan?
And judging by the situation, the two seemed to have quite a good relationship.
As for Ye Fan, he had originally come to find the Third Hokage with some resentment, but upon hearing Hanabi Hyuga call out to him and seeing her delicate, adorable face, his mood inexplicably improved.
Ye Fan waved at Hanabi Hyuga, then turned his gaze toward the Third Hokage.
Seeing the other man looking at him, the smile that had just appeared on Ye Fan's face faded again.
"Lord Hokage!"
Iruka, who was in charge of the outdoor instruction, ran over to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Only then did Hiruzen Sarutobi withdraw his gaze from Ye Fan and ask Iruka:
"Is Hanabi Hyuga very familiar with Ye Fan?"
"Yes, Lord Hokage. Hanabi greatly respects Ye Fan. She has asked me about him many times," Iruka said with a smile.
Of everyone, he was the happiest that Ye Fan had been able to graduate from the Ninja Academy.
"That is rather curious. As far as I know, Hanabi Hyuga is exceptionally gifted. Konohamaru could not even last one exchange before being defeated by her. Why would such a genius respect Ye Fan?" Hiruzen Sarutobi continued to ask.
Iruka scratched his head, looking rather embarrassed as he said:
"Lord Hokage, to tell the truth, I was curious too and asked Hanabi about it. But she said Ye Fan was someone she admired, and that he was very powerful."
Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled faintly. A thought suddenly crossed his mind: if Ye Fan was liked by the children,