Konoha: Intentionally losing to Hinata at the start

Kai's words can sometimes be quite embarrassing.

But once you get used to it, it doesn't matter.

Yu Ming smiled and said, "Actually, it doesn't matter to me who the teacher is."

Kai thought for a moment and smiled, "That's true."

However, he didn't explain why. Kai always remembered what Kakashi told him: don't reveal Yu Ming's strength, at least not until he has grown up.

After Kai arrived, Ino and Hinata became very quiet, grilling the meat in silence and then placing the grilled meat onto Yu Ming's plate.

Neji frowned as he watched Hinata do this.

However, he ignored it.

Seeing Yu Ming and Kai chatting so well every day was hard to believe.

He whispered to Lee and Neji beside him, "I never expected that Mr. Guy could chat so well with a child. It's really surprising."

Xiao Li looked at Yu Ming with excitement, wanting to challenge him.

"Of course. Teacher Kai mentioned him before. I believe that Yu Ming must be a very strong person and a genius. I really want to challenge him."

Neji also felt that Yu Ming must be a genius.

I just don't know why he always seemed so ordinary.

There was not a trace of the aura of a powerful person emanating from him.

This is because Neji didn't use his Byakugan to look at Yu Ming; otherwise, he would have been able to see just how terrifying Yu Ming's chakra was.

The Hyuga clan rarely activates the Byakugan unless absolutely necessary; it is only used during battle.

After all, activating the Byakugan consumes a significant amount of chakra.

Tian Tian laughed and said, "Come on, you're a year older than him. Isn't this bullying the younger one? Teacher Kai would never agree to that."

Tian Tian was quite interested in Yu Ming, because Yu Ming's appearance was indeed outstanding.

But over the years, it seems that not many people have noticed his appearance.

In the world of Naruto, besides being handsome, you also need corresponding strength to attract others.

Yu Ming's grades were always mediocre, so naturally not many people paid attention to him.

Instead of talking much with Neji and the others, Yu Ming chatted with Guy the whole time, and Guy told Yu Ming about the difficulties of this mission.

They completed a C-rank mission, but encountered several Chunin instead.

This is already at the level of a B-grade mission.

Their mission almost failed.

Yu Ming listened and answered with a smile.

The barbecue lasted for more than two hours. When it was time to leave, Kai paid the bill.

This saved Ino some pocket money.

As he left, Lee said with a smile, "Yu Ming, I really want to challenge you, but I know now is not the time. I hope you can participate in this year's Chunin Exams, and then we can meet."

Yu Ming nodded and smiled, "I also want to see what kind of strength Teacher Kai's beloved disciple possesses."

Neji looked at Yu Ming calmly and said, "I hope we can meet again."

Yu Ming smiled and said, "What, you guys want to fight two against one? Alright, if there's a chance, we will."

Without giving Neji and Lee a chance to refute, he left with Ino and Hinata.

While Yu Ming was eating barbecue, he was unaware that Kakashi was talking to the Third Hokage about Yu Ming.

After the other Jonin left, Kakashi stayed behind.

The Third Hokage asked curiously, "Kakashi, is there anything else?"

Kakashi thought for a moment and asked, "Hokage-sama, I'd like to know, what kind of students have you assigned to me this time?"

The Third Hokage found it strange, as Kakashi had never really liked becoming a Jonin who led a team.

Therefore, he rejected several generations of ninja candidates for various reasons.

However, the Third Hokage was still pleased, at least Kakashi had begun to want to become a Jonin who leads a team.

At least he really hadn't made any arrangements.

"Because the graduation assessment has just ended, I haven't made any arrangements yet."

"Do you have any thoughts?"

Kakashi said very seriously, "If possible, I would like to personally serve as Yu Ming's teacher, and the other two can be anyone."

The third generation frowned, though he could hardly believe it, he still maintained a calm demeanor.

"I want to know why? I don't believe you would choose such an ordinary child."

Chapter 41

Kakashi thought for a moment and said, "Because I promised that child that I would become his teacher when he graduates."

Kakashi actually said he would help Yu Ming find a good teacher, but he didn't say that he would personally become Yu Ming's mentor.

The Third Hokage was even more curious. This was completely unlike Kakashi's style. "I'm curious, what's so special about him that made you promise to become his teacher? Do you know how important your promise is?"

Kakashi thought about it and felt that Yu Ming's strength was now fully qualified to talk to the Third Hokage.

He then said, "Actually, you are right. He is indeed somewhat special. Yu Ming is not as ordinary as he appears in the Ninja Academy. I actually became his teacher a few years ago."

The third generation was stunned, completely unexpected "a few years ago?".

Kakashi nodded. "I initially thought he had good talent, but his personality was too bland, so I taught him a few ninjutsu. Later, I discovered that his talent was quite good, and he should already have the strength of a Chunin."

"It's just that he prefers a simple life, which is why he was so ordinary at the ninja academy."

The Third Hokage was stunned. "Chunin? Really?"

Chunin are considered mid-level combatants in a village; in fact, they are the backbone of the village.

A child who is only twelve years old and has the strength of a Chunin can already be considered a genius.

Although he couldn't match Kakashi's Jonin-level strength at the age of twelve.

The Third Hokage pondered for a moment, then looked at Kakashi and said, "You personally taught him?"

Kakashi nodded. "Yes, I taught him some ninjutsu, including fire, water, and earth techniques. I've taught him at least five different ninjutsu."

"And they are all B-rank ninjutsu, which he has completely mastered."

The Third Hokage was stunned. "Five B-rank ninjutsu? A Chunin can master these?"

Are you kidding me? B-rank ninjutsu is a Jonin-level ninjutsu. Apart from some special Jonin, the strongest ninjutsu in the hands of an ordinary Jonin is only B-rank.

But Kakashi actually told him that Yu Ming had mastered five B-rank ninjutsu, yet he was still only a Chunin. Who would believe that?

If Yu Ming truly masters five B-rank ninjutsu, then he will truly be like Kakashi back then—an absolute genius.

The Third Hokage pondered for a moment before looking at Kakashi and saying, "No wonder you personally taught him. He's very similar to you back then, but he lacks some of your youthful arrogance."

Kakashi nodded and said, "His personality is different from mine, and it's precisely because his personality is so good that I hope he can maintain it and not end up like I was back then."

The third generation, however, was thinking about something else entirely.

That's why Kakashi hadn't told him about this before.

However, remembering that Kakashi had served in both Root and Anbu, he understood.

Kakashi didn't trust himself at all, nor did he trust Danzo.

The Third Hokage naturally didn't like Kakashi doing this, but Konoha couldn't do without Kakashi at the moment.

It can be said that Kakashi was the absolute pillar of his generation.

Even though the third generation was somewhat unhappy, there was nothing they could do.

He is already sixty-nine years old.

His condition was already very poor, so he had to find a suitable successor.

Kakashi was the most suitable person in his opinion. He was the strongest among all the Jonin in terms of overall strength, loyal to Konoha, and a disciple of the Fourth Hokage, which meant he was also from his lineage.

Although he was somewhat dissatisfied that Kakashi hadn't told him about Yu Ming, it was only a little.

It's impossible for it to cause any rift between him and Kakashi.

Of course, Kakashi knew this would be the outcome, which is why he said it.

Because at this point, Yu Ming's strength was already sufficient to withstand the pressure from the Dark Division and the Root.

The network of connections is also enough to make three generations pay enough attention to it.

After thinking for a moment, the Third Generation finally agreed, "Okay, I can let him join your team, but this time I hope you can choose someone for you through me."

Although the Third Hokage could command Kakashi to accept the person he gave to Kakashi.

However, this would cause a great deal of controversy.

So he wouldn't do that, but with Yu Ming as a bargaining chip, he could make a deal with Kakashi.

Kakashi knew this would be the result, and nodded. "Yes, but I hope they can still pass my test."

The third generation thought for a moment and smiled, "Don't worry, they will definitely pass your test."

"Take a look at their information first before you decide."

Kakashi took the documents handed to him by the Third Hokage. He remained calm when he saw the first two people, but when he saw the third person, Kakashi was stunned. "Didn't he fail the graduation exam?"

Naruto couldn't even pass his graduation exam before, so how come they have his information now? And they even want to add him to their team.

Although Kakashi didn't have any ill feelings towards Naruto, it was a fact that Naruto's strength was indeed insufficient to graduate.

Kakashi genuinely believes that the inability to master even the Three Bodies Technique is due to a lack of ability, unless one is exceptionally special like Lee or Guy.

"And with the information on these three people, does my team need to be four people?"

The Third Hokage nodded. "Yes, Naruto needs someone to guide him to stay optimistic, and I trust you completely. You understand his unique circumstances."

"Sasuke is the last surviving member of the Uchiha clan. I hope he can have a good teacher to guide him. Moreover, he is a genius, and I hope he can grow into a powerful ninja in the future."