Chapter 977 Recommend candidates

The Third Hokage, who was sitting behind his desk, looked at his son, Asuma Sarutobi.

Asuma Sarutobi, with a cigarette between his lips, also took a half step forward, made the seal of opposition with one hand and said, "Asuma's Team 10, Nara Shikamaru, Yamanaka Ino, and Akimichi Choji, I recommend them to participate in this Chunin Promotion Conference in the name of Asuma Sarutobi!!"

Kakashi, Kurenai Yuhi, and Asuma Sarutobi said this.

In the small office, it was as if two drops of water fell into a frying pan.

It exploded directly.

For a moment, the whole office was filled with a buzzing sound.

"This is the first time a rookie Genin who has graduated for less than a year will take part in the Chunin Exam!!"

"Is this true? They actually let those new Genin...!!"

"Do these guys take the newcomers seriously?"

"You're so brave! You dare to let a newbie take part in the Chunin Exam!!"

"Yes, it's this year's Multi-National Chunin Promotion Conference."

"Hmm, um~uh!!"

Iruka, who was in the crowd, opened his eyes wide.

"I object!! Lord Hokage!" Iruka pushed through the crowd and stood in front of the many ninjas.

He protested loudly to the Third Hokage who was sitting behind his desk.

"I object. They are still children. It is too dangerous for them to participate in this Chunin Promotion Conference."

"What's more, this promotion conference is attended by many countries."

"The ninjas who come here to participate in the Chunin Promotion Conference are all talented ninjas from various countries."

Iruka looked at Kakashi and the others with anger on his face.

"Don't you think this is too unfair to those kids?" Iruka questioned.

Iruka was heard to protest.

dong dong dong! !

The Third Hokage tapped his pipe lightly, then looked at Iruka seriously.

"Iruka, although these children were once your students."

"But now Kakashi, Asuma, and Yuhi Kurenai are the instructors of these children."

The Third Hokage pointed at Kakashi and the others who were standing in front of him, Iruka.

Kakashi took a step forward and fully released the aura that he had cultivated over the years as an Anbu leader.

Under such overwhelming pressure from Kakashi, Iruka couldn't help but take two steps back.

"Iruka, you have to know that these children are not only your students, but also our subordinates."

"I care more about the safety of these children than you do!!"

"And now they are no longer children, but qualified Konoha Genin!!" Kakashi said in a deep voice.

"But..."

"But....their ages..." Iruka stuttered.

Trying to find a suitable excuse to refute Kakashi, Kurenai Yuhi, Asuma Sarutobi and others.

"Hmph, age." I heard Iruka's weak rebuttal.

Kakashi couldn't help but snort.

"Do you know how old Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura are now?" Kakashi asked Iruka.

"..." Iruka opened his mouth but no words came out.

Kakashi said mercilessly: "Let me tell you, 12 years old, they are already 12 years old."

"Iruka, I graduated from the Ninja School when I was five years old, and became a Chunin when I was only six years old."

"When Naruto and Sasuke were their age, I had already become a Jonin." Kakashi said bluntly.

"That's because of that special era." Iruka faced Kakashi's sharp eyes.

He couldn't help but turn his head away and not meet Kakashi's gaze.

At that time, because the First Ninja World War and the Second Ninja World War occurred one after another, a large number of scouts appeared not only in Konoha, but also in other countries in the Ninja World.

Although he was a boy scout, there were almost no talented ninjas like Kakashi who graduated at the same age and was promoted to Chunin in the second year.

At this moment, Iruka's use of age as an excuse was indeed not very convincing.

"You know, back then, I was already leading a team when I was Naruto's age."

After Kakashi finished speaking, Iruka remained silent for a long time.

"After a Genin has completed eight missions, the instructing Jonin can recommend him to take the Chunin Exam."

"Iruka, I understand how you feel, but right now Kakashi, Kurenai Yuhi, and Asuma are the instructors of those children."

"I believe in the vision of Kakashi and the others." The Third Hokage's final words put the final nail in the coffin of the matter.

"Yes, Hokage!!" Seeing that the Third Hokage had spoken, Iruka could only obey.

"Don't worry! Iruka, I will protect those children." Okamoto Dousuke walked to Iruka's side.

He patted Iruka's shoulder gently.

As the head of Konoha's medical department.

Konoha is about to hold such a grand event, so it is natural that Okamoto Dousuke will not be absent.

After returning to Konoha from the Land of Wind, Okamoto Dousuke immediately rushed to the Hokage's office.

After all, whether it is the ninjas from other villages participating in the Chunin Exam or the ninjas from this village participating in the Chunin Exam, the safety of these little ones taking the exam is an issue that cannot be ignored.

This is when the medical department comes into play.

The Third Hokage ordered the medical department to always pay attention to the safety of candidates taking the Chunin Exam.

"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Dousuke!" Seeing Dousuke Okamoto beside him, Iruka's eyes were slightly red.

Uzumaki Naruto's class was the first time that Iruka served as the homeroom teacher.

Iruka has poured too much affection into Uzumaki Naruto and the others.

"Okay, if there's nothing else, you can go back and prepare for yourselves!" The Third Hokage waved to everyone present.

"Yes!!" The ninjas present began to leave one after another.

After leaving the Hokage's office, the sun was already setting.

The red light reflected on Konoha.

"It's already this late. I wonder what teacher Kakashi wants to talk to us about!!" In an unused training ground in Konoha, Uzumaki Naruto, Haruno Sakura and Uchiha Sasuke were waiting for Kakashi's arrival boredly.

Because the waiting time was long enough, Uzumaki Naruto sat down on the ground without caring about his image.

"Teacher Kakashi, you're not late again, are you?" Haruno Sakura's beautiful eyebrows were slightly wrinkled at this time.

Uchiha Sasuke put his hands in his trouser pockets and said nothing.

But the fact that he occasionally glanced towards the door showed that this cool boy was not as calm as imagined.

call out! !

"hello!!"

"Sorry to have kept you waiting!" Kakashi stood on the tree trunk, holding a familiar intimacy paradise in his hand, and waved and greeted Uzumaki Naruto and the others.