Traveling through three generations: Making Konoha great again!

Chapter 87 The Ninja Academy Heats Up Even More, A Mysterious Monster's Gaze at Obito...

It wasn't just Minato Namikaze who was diligently training—

In the "Azure Dragon Gang," the young geniuses of the Ninja Academy also worked very hard and hired outside help.

Their parents are naturally their foreign aid.

After the meeting to distribute the profits of "Sacred Ground Maru," Hiruzen Sarutobi's authority in Konoha was slowly but irresistibly rising.

As a result, his every word and action, even unintentional ones, is increasingly being scrutinized by more and more people.

For example, Hiruzen Sarutobi asked Minato Namikaze to improve the strength of the ninja academy students.

Parents started to wonder, what is the Hokage's intention?

If this so-called "Azure Dragon Gang" had someone else as its leader, it wouldn't matter; perhaps they were just trying to control the kids who were going a bit too far.

But the leader's name is Sarutobi Asuma!

This is rather intriguing—

Moreover, Asuma even brought out the Sarutobi clan's Fire Release manual from his home, the kind that supposedly had been personally annotated by Hiruzen Sarutobi—

Doesn't this mean that the Hokage supports it?

Following this line of thought, and considering the intentional or unintentional revelations from people like Sakumo Hatake, it seems that the Hokage hopes the children will continue to solidify their foundation at the Ninja Academy.

But we must not waste time; instead, we must focus on specific areas for improvement.

What should we do then?

As the money was distributed one payment after another, the simple yet cunning ninjas felt uneasy.

One million taels of silver has already reached the threshold for an S-rank mission.

Even if they didn't receive the money, the official documents from Konoha stated that if any person in the village were to suffer misfortune in the future, their family would receive appropriate compensation.

Furthermore, it was specifically emphasized that this was just the beginning, and the village would not forget any of its own people.

In addition, the brothers Hizashi and Hiruko deliberately wore Konoha committee uniforms and strolled around the village—

Wherever we went, they greeted us with a friendly smile, asking if there were any problems in the village that needed to be solved or if there were any shortcomings.

You can tell them if you have any injustices or grievances. They are members of the Konoha committee and can speak directly to the Hokage!

It did indeed garner a lot of applause.

But this also made many Jonin and ambitious Chunin grit their teeth—

Damn, I'm so envious!

So, how does one become a member of the "Miyo Committee"? I've heard there will be alternate positions available in the future—

Naturally, we should actively align ourselves with the Hokage's policies!

Since it's impossible to show your face directly to the Hokage, isn't it the same if Asuma sees you?

then.

Whether they were ninjas driven by a desire to improve themselves, fueled by the burning passion of the Will of Fire and eager to serve the village, or simply wished to help the children—

Under the leadership of Hatake Sakumo, they took the initiative to contact the Ninja Academy and set up extracurricular classes.

Everyone showcased their unique skills and devised a mentorship program.

It's not just for gifted children; children with average talent also benefit greatly.

With so many parents, there's bound to be one that suits you best.

Many Chunin played a significant role here. Although their combat strength may be average, many of them have one or two unique skills that are very suitable for children to learn.

It's not difficult, but the return on investment is very high!

In this atmosphere, the hype surrounding Minato Namikaze's trip to the Ninja Academy grew stronger, with most parents expressing their intention to attend and cheer on their children.

Even Hiruzen Sarutobi heard about it and replied with a chuckle, "Then it seems I, as the principal, will have to go too—"

Joining in the kids' fun makes you feel young again.

With the Hokage gone, his assistants naturally couldn't sit idle and made the scene even more exciting.

Ninja Academy.

Obito ate the rice ball full of meat, stuffing his mouth until it was bulging.

This was made by a classmate's mother. Since the fathers usually come to school to help the children improve, the other half can't be idle either, so she made a lot of nutritious and loving meals.

I make many portions to share with the children.

Obito has been eating and drinking for free these days, and his body has gotten quite strong—

"Oh dear, no wonder Kakashi didn't want to graduate! Only an idiot would graduate!"

Obito let out a burp: "These days are like heaven—I want to be a Konoha ninja again in my next life, or maybe I should become a ninja academy teacher after graduation."

"Idiot—" Kakashi glared at Obito, but he was also eating heartily.

I am genuinely glad that I didn't graduate.

The atmosphere at this ninja academy is so much better than before!

Experienced parents come every day to provide guidance, and the food is delicious and plentiful.

Compared to graduation, the days when you could see countless blond-haired kids as soon as you stepped out of the school gates—

Just as Obito said, this place truly is paradise—

Sakumo Hatake squatted in the corner, watching the children practice their ninjutsu with a smile.

He is the parent on duty today.

Although being the deputy head of the Dark Division is very busy, there are always times to rest.

Compared to relaxing by doing some easy tasks in the past, watching the children train diligently at the ninja school is a much more therapeutic thing.

However, he can't come all the time; after all, other people need to be given a chance.

With Sakumo, the Konoha committee member, at this stop, the other parents naturally felt embarrassed to show off their special skills.

"The First Hokage once said that the purpose of founding Konoha was to allow children to grow up to the age where they could taste fine wine—"

Sakumo Hatake thought to himself, "If the First Hokage could see this, he would be very happy, wouldn't he? The Third Hokage truly is a man who has inherited the First Hokage's will!"

After a moment, Hatake Sakumo cleared his throat and said in a deliberately serious tone, "Kids, it's time for a formal strategy meeting!"

"To prevent the blond monster from landing at the ninja academy—"

"We won't let him steal the spotlight in front of the Hokage!"

The ninja academy students immediately tensed up and gathered in front of him in an orderly fashion.

The elites chosen by the children to challenge the Water Gate sat at the front, while the rest sat attentively at the back listening to the lecture.

Even those who aren't naturally gifted have a responsibility to be sparring partners; everyone participates together.

Kakashi gave his father a silent glare.

How come a member of the Konoha committee and vice-captain of the Anbu is playing the role of a child leader?

It seems that the daily work is too stressful.

But the children really didn't like Sakumo Hatake's style.

This made them feel like little adults, participating in important battle meetings in the village.

"A one-on-one duel is unwise—he has trained for so many more years than you, and he is also the Hokage's disciple's disciple. This is not fair."

"To deal with such a tough enemy, we must unite and fight side by side!" Hatake Sakumo raised his eyebrows, his tone cheerful.

"It's not too late to challenge him to a one-on-one fight after you've grown up."

"I'll work with Hizashi, Orochimaru, and even my assistants to liven things up for you guys. Don't worry about Minato not agreeing."

Sakumo Hatake is a repressed but secretly passionate person.

In front of his son, he subtly mentioned that he was familiar with many committee members, trying to elevate his own status.

Kakashi looked disdainful, but his chest was slightly puffed out.

"Okay, Uncle Sakumo!"

Asma shouted, "You're right! Our previous plan of one-on-one was indeed wrong. I'll go home and beg my father to give us a chance to attack together!"

"I refuse to believe he can take down all fifty-odd elite members of our Green Dragon Gang in one fell swoop—"

The other children cheered and asked Asuma repeatedly, "Will the Hokage be here too?"

Sakumo Hatake paused, then gave an awkward smile.

Oh no, in the Konoha faction, we forgot about a little guy with impeccable credentials—

His father is the Hokage, and his brother is the son-in-law of the Daimyo. It's true that having two powerful connections in the Land of Fire works wonders.

He is very likely to become a user of the "Face Fruit" in the future, but for now it is limited to the Land of Fire.

After a while, the children quieted down, and Sakumo Hatake gave instructions: "Don't hold back when the time comes, boldly showcasing your talents and skills!"

"Don't worry about hurting Minato Namikaze—"

If Minato Namikaze gets hurt by the children, then he'll need to go back to training, and it's no one else's fault.

However, judging from the reactions that Sakumo Hatake received from the patrol troops, this possibility seems unlikely.

"There are many of us, and you don't know much yet, so this is how it works—"

"Divided into Ninja Tool Group, Genjutsu Group, Ninjutsu Group, Melee Group, and Support Group—"

"When we go to the training ground, we must follow the instructions of our respective captains and not break formation."

Hatake Sakumo produced a map as if by magic, showing the training ground where the fight would take place on the day of the competition.

"Shh—" Sakumo Hatake said mysteriously, "Children, a part of the ninjas' operations is also intelligence gathering!"

"This isn't cheating, but rather a flexible adjustment within the rules—"

"Of course, village rules and ninja codes cannot be flexibly changed, and the consequences of violating them are very serious." At this point, Hatake Sakumo meant to put on some armor.

He paused slightly, then returned to normal.

He occasionally pondered the conflict between ninja code and the Will of Fire—

I'm also worried that one day these two ideas will collide head-on and cause terrible consequences.

But now that there are three generations of adults, we probably don't need to worry about this issue, right?

"Here, here, and here—these are all advantageous terrain features—"

"You must stop!"

"Use the advantageous terrain to launch a series of attacks on Minato Namikaze and show your prowess!" Sakumo Hatake marked out a famous and important strategic point for the children.

The atmosphere grew increasingly heated, and Asuma puffed out his chest, as if he could already see the scene of victory celebration—

With one against fifty, the advantage lies with them!

And after school.

Obito hummed a little tune all the way back to the Uchiha clan's territory.

As he reviewed his mission, he was assigned to the assault squad by Sakumo Hatake.

The originally unstable Fireball Jutsu has become quite impressive under the tutelage of a special Jonin parent.

He also learned some decent swordsmanship, and could even exchange a couple of blows with Kakashi.

It's still not very stable, and it occasionally goes offline.

He eagerly anticipates the day he will have his final showdown with Minato Namikaze.

But when they arrived at their clan's territory...

The atmosphere became strange, and most of the Uchiha had complex expressions on their faces.

It wasn't anger, nor joy; it was as if he had been struck by some kind of shock, and his thoughts were wavering.

At first glance, it looked as if some kind of disaster had occurred.

Obito rushed over and saw Uchiha Isshin sitting on a stone bench with a heavy expression: "Clan leader! What happened to everyone—"

"You'll see when you get home." He waved his hand weakly. "In short, don't let petty gains shake your commitment to the greater good of the Uchiha clan."

"But—" Uchiha Isshin added helplessly, "Don't be hostile to the village either."

Obito looked at Isshin Uchiha with a puzzled expression.

Who would be hostile to the village? That would be someone with a mental illness!

As Obito pondered Isshin's tone of voice, he became increasingly flustered.

Could it be that a disaster has struck the family?

It's either due to force majeure or something like that, which is why they say not to be hostile towards the village.

Obito was in a state of panic; after all, he still had a grandmother at home!

He stumbled and crawled home, his heart pounding with anxiety the whole way.

He didn't even notice that his own eyes had turned red.

Obito, with his single-tomoe Sharingan glaring at him, rushed back home and flung open the door.

Then he saw his grandmother looking at him with a smile, and she said something he would never forget: "Obito, why are you only coming home now?"

"I sent someone to call you. Our family is rich now, the village has received a lot of money! Thanks to the Hokage, there are still people thinking about us orphans and widows—"

"The village is so much better now than it was during the Warring States period, even better than it was twenty years ago!"

Obito's grandmother kept nagging, "Didn't you want to buy a pair of goggles? Oh, and you said your classmate always brings you lunch?"

"Grandma will go buy groceries now and cook a lot so you can take some over to your friends to try."

"It's not good to always eat other people's food—"

On the table were stacks of thick banknotes, which made people feel at ease just by looking at them.

Obito let out a long breath.

And his grandmother's words, along with the newly unleashed power of his eyes, seemed to linger deep within his mind—

People always remember that tense moment, and the awakening of the Uchiha Sharingan only deepened that memory.

"Grandma, you have no idea how terrifying Chief Yixin's words can be!"

Obito complained, then his eyes lit up with money: "So much money—the Hokage is so kind—"

And at this moment.

Obito's running and opening of his eyes was captured by a mysterious creature.

"Oh?"

"Would you consider this a kind and talented Uchiha?"

"Let's choose him. Report this to Lord Madara first—"

I'll try to update again later; this chapter is 4,000 words! I've already posted 10,000 words today!

The author's words: Just a little something for everyone to read; a small meal won't take up any word count.