"Alright, hurry up and finish the Genin's information, Konoha Genin Naoki Senju."
Perhaps it was because Kai and Rock Lee were so cringeworthy that even Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't stand it anymore. He pushed his Forehead Protector in front of Naoki Senju and unceremoniously gave him the 'eviction notice'.
After glancing at Kai Rock Lee, who were using their Forehead Protector as belts, Naoki Senju opted for the most traditional approach, tying his Forehead Protector around his forehead.
At this moment, Naoki Senju officially became Genin of Konoha. The Genin information was only for easy reference and did not affect his status Genin. (Except for using paint for makeup and not taking proper photos.)
Strands of silver hair partially obscured his Forehead Protector, but not completely. This Konoha Forehead Protector didn't detract from Naoki Senju's good looks; instead, it made Tenten appear more approachable, prompting her to instinctively step forward and greet him.
"Hello, my name is Tenten. I'm a Genin just graduated from the Ninja Academy this year, and I'm also Teacher Guy's student."
Looking at Tenten's bun hairstyle, Naoki Senju felt a surge of goodwill and responded kindly:
"Hello, my name is Naoki Senju, but I didn't graduate from the Ninja Academy. I just recently returned to Konoha."
Not a graduate of the Ninja Academy, and just returned to Konoha... Neji Hyuga's mind raced, dismissing his initial guess. He had initially thought Naoki Senju was some early-graduated genius from the Ninja Academy, though he looked a bit older than his age...
It now appears that he was an orphan of the Senju Clan, discovered by Konoha Ninja, taught some Ninjutsu, and given the status of Genin. It's just unknown how strong he is...
Neji Hyuga was concerned about Naoki Senju's strength, but Tenten's focus was completely elsewhere.
"Really?! I've never even left Konoha before. What's it like outside? Teacher Guy said that you can only leave the village if you accept a C-rank or higher mission, but right now we're just Genin, so we can only get D-rank missions like catching cats and weeding..."
"Hmm~ Konoha isn't actually that different from the outside world, but the scenery of the Land of Water and the Land of Hot Water is quite different from Konoha."
Faced with a pure-hearted little girl, Naoki Senju grasped Tenten's psychology with almost no difficulty. It wasn't that his flirting skills were maxed out, but rather that he had too much experience in the cutthroat world of dating.
That mentality of not being satisfied with one's small world and wanting to enter a larger world—isn't that the mentality of an 'excellent' employee? Only this kind of 'greedy' personality can secure a place in the highly competitive environment of a company.
However, this only fooled the leader...
Tenten is like a fish in a pond; faced with tempting bait she's never seen before, she bites without hesitation.
"Wow, you've been to so many places! How about this, I'll help you fill out the Genin form, and you can tell me more about what's happening outside while you're at it?"
"No problem, which country would you like to hear about? The Land of Hot Water, the Land of Water, the Land of Rice Fields..."
"Hmm, it's hard to choose. Let's talk about the Land of Water first..."
Tenten and Naoki Earth Flow the Hokage's office, chatting and laughing. As they disappeared into the distance, Hyuga Neji Hyuga watched with a hint of helplessness as Teacher Guy and Rock Lee continued their embrace. He then turned and bowed to the Third Hokage.
" Lord Hokage, we'll take our leave now."
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with a smile, took a puff of his pipe, and said:
"Go ahead, get to know each other today so the new member can integrate into the team as soon as possible. Come back tomorrow for a mission, initially determined to be a C-rank mission. Do your best."
C-level mission!
Even Neji Hyuga, who tried hard to appear mature, couldn't help but feel his heart racing. As a newly graduated Genin, he usually had to carry out D-rank weeding missions for a full six months before he could receive his first C-rank mission.
However, they received their first C-rank mission only two months after graduation, which was undoubtedly an affirmation of their strength by the Third Hokage!
"Yes, Team 3 will definitely live up to the Lord Hokage's expectations."
Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and nodded, fully aware that the child had misunderstood something, but he didn't point it out. Having a goal is what gives you motivation.
" Teacher Guy, Rock Lee, we should go now, we don't want to disturb the Lord Hokage!"
Neji forcibly pulled Rock Lee up and dragged him downstairs. Although he really wanted to pull Teacher Guy along too, he didn't have the strength to do so at the moment.
On the day of the group assignments, the unassuming Teacher Guy impressed Neji with his powerful Taijutsu. However, Teacher Guy's usually shameful behavior still didn't instill any fear in Neji.
After Neji pulled the reluctant Rock Lee away, Might Guy also put away his playful mood, his expression becoming serious and earnest. He walked up to the Third Hokage and asked:
" Lord Hokage, just who is this Naoki Senju? Why was he temporarily assigned to our team just to participate in the next Chunin Ninja Exams?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi took the pipe he had been holding in his mouth, tapped it on the edge of the desk, and knocked the ash out onto the floor.
"Kai, have you ever seen Senju Clan besides Tsunade and Naoki?"
Might Guy thought about it carefully for a moment, then decisively shook his head:
"No, but there's a rumor that..."
"Has the Senju Clan broken up into smaller groups and integrated into the civilian population of Konoha?"
"That's right, it's this one, Lord Hokage. Could it be... that the rumor is true?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi carefully rolled up the tobacco leaves, sealed the seam with saliva, and then stuffed it into his brass pipe. He didn't light it, but instead kept it pressed down on his documents.
"Some things become true when many people believe them. The Senju Clan doesn't forbid intermarriage with commoners, but that doesn't mean they've completely integrated into Konoha; it only means a portion of them have. Think about Naoki Senju's appearance; doesn't he look a lot like a certain Hokage?"
After the Third Hokage's almost explicit hint, Might Guy looked out the window at Hokage Rock, who was overlooking the entire village, and finally understood what the Third Hokage meant.
" The Second Hokage! Naoki Senju is a descendant of the Second Hokage!?"
"It's pretty close. Although I don't know how Princess Tsunade found her, your task is quite clear: pay close attention to Naoki Senju's views on Konoha. If you can correct them, try to help him integrate into Konoha. If anything seems amiss, report it to me immediately."
"Yes, Lord Hokage."
Might Guy nodded, and then, under Hiruzen Sarutobi's strange gaze, left the Hokage's office in a handstand position with his hands on the ground.
"Youth is a time when you can't slack off for a moment, Rock Lee, let me see your youth!"
Rock Lee, who was far away on the first floor, broke free from Neji's restraint the moment he heard the call of youth. The speed and power he displayed in that instant startled Neji, who thought he had an overwhelming advantage over Rock Lee.
"Yes, Guy-sensei, my youth has been ignited!"
Watching Guy and Rock Lee "run" out of the Hokage Building on their bare hands, Naoki Senju, who was taking pictures, was stunned. Didn't those two have anyone they liked? Was the world really so unworthy of their affection?
Tenten shook Naoki's arm in dissatisfaction, muttering:
" Naoki-kun, don't mind them. Keep telling me about the Land of Water. I hope I can go Land of Water sometime when I'm on a mission."