Konoha: Intentionally losing to Hinata at the start

Actually, this is because he had an agreement with Itachi Uchiha. Itachi Uchiha knew too much about Konoha, and he didn't really want to get involved in the massacre of the Uchiha clan.

However, by that time, the Uchiha clan had reached a point where annihilation was inevitable.

He shared the same idea as the Second Hokage: to monitor and control the Uchiha clan. However, as a Hokage, the Third Hokage could never do something like wiping them out.

Although the Uchiha clan's sword might injure them, it is still quite useful until they are injured.

Therefore, the Third Hokage hoped that Sasuke could grow stronger, since Sasuke was currently all alone. The Third Hokage even hoped that Sasuke could become stronger, which would also show that the Third Hokage had never suppressed him.

This would also put Itachi Uchiha's mind at ease while he's away.

Therefore, the Third Hokage now hopes that Sasuke will become stronger and grow up so that he can be used by Konoha in the future.

He felt the same way about Naruto; he hoped Naruto could grow up and truly wanted Naruto to become a ninja like the Fourth Hokage.

Whether it's because Naruto is the son of his grand-disciple, the orphan of the Fourth Hokage, or the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

He hopes that Naruto can grow up in the future and become a ninja like the Fourth Hokage, because Naruto's current ideal is indeed the same as the Fourth Hokage's back then.

Currently, none of the younger generation in Konoha are capable of supporting the village.

Even Kakashi is not yet capable of handling this role, so even though he is now 69 years old, he still insists on serving as Hokage.

Therefore, the Third Hokage desperately hopes that a powerful ninja will emerge in Konoha.

Ideally, this person should be either Kakashi or Naruto.

Because both 8521 and 04278 are from the same lineage.

Chapter 42

In short, he supports anyone who is not Danzo or one of Danzo's people.

When choosing the Fourth Hokage, he originally intended to choose Orochimaru, but in the end Orochimaru sided with Danzo.

In the end, the only option was the Fourth Hokage. Although the Fourth Hokage had a distinguished record of military achievements and high prestige at that time, he was the only choice.

However, he was too young, and many of the higher-ups in Konoha were actually against it.

Without his support, Minato Namikaze would never have become the Fourth Hokage.

Now the Third Hokage also understands that among Konoha's younger generation, only Sasuke and Naruto have great potential, while the others are really not that great.

He valued Kakashi highly, so he tried every means to get Sasuke and Naruto into Kakashi's team.

Sakura, on the other hand, is used to mediate between Sasuke and Naruto.

His idea was that these three could become a team like the legendary Sannin of yesteryear.

He had been thinking about how to get Kakashi to accept him.

Now that the Third Hokage has been given such a great opportunity, how could he not seize it?

Kakashi thought about it and realized that if he didn't agree today, he wouldn't be able to become Yu Ming's teacher.

Finally, Kakashi smiled and said, "Alright, it's just a four-person team, which isn't quite in accordance with the rules, is it? How about we remove Sakura Haruno?"

The Third Hokage thought for a moment and said, "No, Sasuke and Naruto need someone to mediate their conflict. It's not good if any of these three are missing."

In fact, Kakashi had no memory of Sakura at all.

In his eyes, Sakura is weak and her potential seems very low at present.

Unfortunately, he had to compromise for Yu Ming's sake, saying, "Alright, but I will still give them a test."

"I hope they can all pass."

The Third Hokage smiled and said, "Don't worry, Sasuke and Naruto are both people with great potential. You can rest assured about that."

Kakashi nodded.

After he finished speaking, Kakashi walked out of the Hokage's office with the files and documents in his hand.

It was already afternoon.

After watching Kakashi leave, the Third Hokage thought for a moment and sighed, "Yu Ming? He's been protected so well by Kakashi these past few years that not a single word of information has leaked out. Kakashi, this person's talent is probably much higher than you said."

The Third Hokage could have guessed it; Kakashi had definitely underestimated Yu Ming's strength. Mastering five B-rank ninjutsu was far beyond the capabilities of a Chunin.

He's a Jonin, but not just any Jonin, because even an ordinary Jonin couldn't possibly master five B-rank ninjutsu.

Most importantly, Yu Ming possesses chakra of three different attributes.

There may be more than three types.

However, the Third Hokage did not order the Anbu to investigate Yu Ming. He knew Yu Ming was very strong, but because of Kakashi, he did not want to investigate.

His main focus is now on Sasuke and Naruto. Although he is curious about Yu Ming, he is not paying much attention to him.

Or rather, he didn't want to fall out with Kakashi because of Yu Ming.

The next day, Yu Ming arrived at the classroom.

I actually found Naruto sitting in the classroom wearing a headband.

He thought to himself, "It seems this guy is really going to join Kakashi's team."

"I wonder which squad the Third Generation will assign me to."

Yu Ming is unaware that Kakashi has already taken him away.

He felt it was unlikely that he would be mentored by a renowned Jonin from Konoha.

After all, from an outsider's perspective, my grades are indeed quite average, and it's unlikely that I'll have any famous teachers to guide me.

Hinata and Ino sat nervously next to Yu Ming.

Hinata glanced at Yu Ming from time to time, while Ino would occasionally try to take Yu Ming's arm, though Yu Ming always managed to break free.

But she was too nervous.

"Yu Ming, I really want to be on a team with you."

Ino was so nervous she could hardly sit still.

Hinata was also nervous, but she was relatively quiet.

"Yu Mingjun, I, I want to too."

Looking at the two of them, Yu Ming said with a wry smile, "Don't even think about it. It's impossible for me to be on the same team as you. Our performance won't match."

As soon as Yu Ming finished speaking, Ino said helplessly, "What? How can you be so sure? Or do you not want to be in the same team as me?"

Ino was a little angry as she looked at Yu Ming.

Yu Ming smiled and said, "Actually, it doesn't matter which team we're in. It's not like we'll never see each other again after we're in different teams. Why make it sound like we're going to be separated by life and death?"

Seeing how nervous Ino was, Yu Ming couldn't help but laugh and cry.

At this moment, Hinata tugged at Yu Ming's clothes, looked up at him with a very cute face, and said, "But once I become a ninja, it's unlikely that I can go to and from school with you like before."

Looking at Hinata, Yu Ming smiled and said, "People always have to grow up, don't you all want to become powerful ninjas?"

Hinata lowered her head again. To be honest, she really didn't want to. The reason she had worked so hard before was simply to keep up with Yu Ming's pace.

Ino laughed and said, "Of course I want to, but I want you to become stronger with me even more."

Yu Ming calmly said, "We are destined not to be in the same class, but no matter what, we are still in Konoha Village. We can meet whenever we have time."

Actually, Yu Ming felt that it was quite quiet without these two people around.

Just as Ino was about to refute Yu Ming, the classroom door opened.

Kurenai Yuhi walked in.

Looking at the students in the classroom, he calmly said, "Hinata Hyuga, Kiba Inuzuka, and Shino Aburame, please come out with me."

After saying that, he left the classroom without uttering any more words.

After all, he was a Jonin, considered a top-tier ninja in Konoha.

Hinata was a little disappointed, "I really didn't end up in the same class as Yu Ming-kun."

Yu Ming said with a smile, "Go ahead, your opponents are all quite good, don't let them outdo you."

Hinata's confidence returned, and she looked at Yu Ming very seriously and said, "Yes, Yu Ming-kun, I will definitely work hard."

After saying that, she resolutely walked outside.

Hinata felt she had to always strive to do her best and never let Yu Ming down.

After Hinata left, Ino became even more worried.

"They won't really put me in another class, will they?"

Holding Yu Ming's hand, she was truly anxious.

Yu Ming's hand was held tightly by her.

"Don't even think about it. Your opponents will definitely be Shikamaru and Choji. Your three clans have always been partners. Do you think anything will change this time?"

Yu Ming had just finished speaking when Asuma came in.

He scanned the classroom and said, "Nara Shikamaru, Akimichi Choji, and Yamanaka Ino, come out with me."

Yu Ming smiled and said, "See, I was right."

But as soon as Yu Ming finished speaking, Ino patted Yu Ming's arm and said, "See, it's all your fault, you jinx."

Yu Ming smiled slightly and said nothing.

In the end, Ino walked out with tears in her eyes.

He didn't actually want to be on the same team as the two of them, but of course, he also thought it was impossible.

All he wants now is to join a regular squad and slowly build up his seniority.

The main purpose is self-cultivation and figuring out how to live a better life.

Chapter 43

Yu Ming sat calmly in the classroom.

As each student was called away by their teacher, Yu Ming grew increasingly serious.

When only he, Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura remained in the classroom, he sensed something was wrong.

However, at this moment, he still had some fantasies: "Maybe I'll have my own small team, but there just aren't enough people."