Chapter 20 Report and Selection

And at the same time that Menma was walking step by step on the path he had set, on the other side, Iruka, who had finished his classes for the day, did not stay in school or return to his home, but came to Menma's place. The Hokage building he was looking at.

Different from ordinary teachers in other ordinary classes.

There are many important people in the class that Iruka is responsible for.

Not even mentioning Menma, Naruto, and Sasuke.

Shikamaru, Ino, Shino, Choji, Kiba and others below are all the emerging next generation of the major ninja clans in the village. For this reason alone, Iruka, at least in terms of specialness, is higher than other teachers, over the past few years.

Iruka would come to the Hokage Building every three to five to report on the situation.

Especially Menma and Sasuke.

The two of them are the right people to pay attention to at the highest level.

One has the Nine-Tails in his body, and the other has an older brother who has the Mangekyō Sharingan turned on to take care of him.

The top management of Konoha F4, headed by Sarutobi Hiruzen, had to treat it with caution.

Iruka is also very aware of this, and pays great attention to their learning and the most important mental outlook in daily education.

Today, I am also following the order of Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Hokage, to come for regular reports, and this is probably the last and most important report before graduation.

"Hokage-sama!"

The corridor is easy to navigate.

This is directly in the Hokage's exclusive office.

As soon as he entered the door, Iruka knelt down on one knee, looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen with a touch of respect, who was still busy writing and handling copywriting in the first position, and lowered his head in greeting.

"Ah? It's Iruka. No need to be polite. Get up. Wait a moment while I finish reading this document."

"Yes, Third Generation-sama."

After Iruka bowed his head slightly in response, he slowly stood up and stood closer with his hands tied, waiting quietly like that.

Not long after.

Sarutobi Hiruzen also finished processing the last document.

He looked up at Iruka in his lower position.

"Iruka."

With a slight shout.

"Yes, Third Generation, this is the list."

Iruka understood it, stepped forward, and handed a document he brought to Sarutobi Hiruzen.

This document records the daily performance of some of the little guys in the class Iruka is responsible for.

Of course, the focus is on Menma and the others.

"Well, I've worked hard for you these past few years, Iruka."

Read what is recorded in the file.

Sarutobi Hiruzen also had a faint smile on his face.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was really satisfied with Iruka's character who would report everything in detail.

It was also based on this that Iruka was chosen to lead this class.

The second pillar was purely accidental.

Menma and Naruto, this pair of brothers must choose their instructors carefully. They are both children of Minato and Kushina. The former is the current Nine-Tails Jinchuuriki of Konoha Hidden Village. Sarutobi Hiruzen is also thinking about it. After a long time, Iruka was chosen.

A candidate who satisfies him in all three aspects: loyalty, ability, and character.

Now it seems that this candidate is not wrong at all.

Six years later.

The entire class is well managed.

Although Menma's child is still a bit colder in personality, overall, he is still growing up normally.

that's enough.

Sarutobi Hiruzen has lived for so many years, and he knows more or less what the jinchuriki of each village is like. He has always been worried about whether Menma, who has been a jinchuriki since he was a child, will be similar or even worse. of expansion.

Everything seems normal now.

The next step is to follow this path and further cultivate Menma's identity and loyalty to the village, as well as mutual trust with other people.

Only in this way can Menma become the most steadfast and important pillar of the village, just like Lord Uzumaki Mito and Uzumaki Kushina back then.

This was Sarutobi Hiruzen's expectation.

"No, everything is my responsibility and obligation."

Iruka still lowered his head and replied with a hint of respect.

"Well, I will consider your suggestion carefully. You should also pay close attention to the graduation examination. This is the last step, and you must take it more safely."

Sarutobi Hiruzen said softly.

"Yes, Third Generation-sama!"

Iruka suddenly lowered his head and responded.

Immediately, it was also under the gentle wave of Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Iruka took two steps back, turned and left the Hokage's office.

‘It’s been 12 years, time flies so fast. ’

Sarutobi Hiruzen leaned back slightly, glanced at the photos of past Hokages hanging on the other side, and fixed his gaze on the fourth photo, which was the photo of Namikaze Minato.

'Minato, You and Kushina's children have all grown up vigorously. I believe they will inherit your will of fire and become the staunchest defenders of Konoha. ’

There was also a hint of emotion in the pair of cloudy eyes.

Then he took out a dark scroll from the drawer on the left, spread it out, and glanced at it one by one.

Finally settled on one of the names above.

This doesn't require any hesitation.

Sarutobi Hiruzen made up his mind in his heart.

‘Let him lead the team! ’

This is an extremely suitable candidate, and it can even be said that he is the only candidate.

At least in Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart.

In the current Konohagakure Village.

There is no one more suitable than him to lead Menma after graduation.

The son of Konoha White Fang, the direct subordinate of the Fourth Hokage, is Hatake Kakashi, one of the most determined heirs of the will of fire in Sarutobi Hiruzen's mind.

"Shin."

"Third generation."

This is the decision made.

Words shouted softly.

The next second.

A dark figure appeared out of thin air and greeted with a very respectful tone.

"Go inform Kakashi and ask him to come see me in the evening."

"Yes!"

After the figure answered in a low voice, he jumped and disappeared on the spot.

After this Anbu left.

Sarutobi Hiruzen also held his pipe in his mouth, stood up and walked to the large French window behind him, looking at the gradually darkening scenery outside the window, took a deep breath, and gently exhaled a smoke ring.

‘It’s New Year again soon. ’

Time passed quickly.

December passed in the blink of an eye.

It was January of the 60th year of Konoha.

Menma, Naruto, Sasuke and others also officially ushered in their graduation examination.

It was still the graduation examination that was almost unchanged from the original work - the mastery of the three body techniques!

Among them, the clone technique is the top priority.

But this is no problem for Menma.

“Clone technique.”

In a large classroom in the Ninja School.

Menma stood in the center, and with his hands in a seal, he easily released the clone technique.

“Well, passed.”