chapter 12

Sarutobi Asuma, is the son of Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen.

This was the child born when Third Hokage was undisputed strongest ninja in Konoha.

From the perspective of others, he is an official Second Generation who was born with a golden key.

Orochimaru's impression of him is nothing more than that.

The mediocre appearance, mediocre physique, and… mediocre talent.

Such a person, among the general population, Orochimaru would not take a second look.

It is a pity that he has a father who is not mediocre.

Perhaps it is because he spoiled him as a child, Sarutobi Asuma's way of acting, even Orochimaru has heard of it.

Fighting against the father who gave everything to your seems to be a common problem in the second generation of powerful figures.

In his rebellious period, Asuma was very dissatisfied with Sarutobi Hiruzen discipling him.

For example, now, Sarutobi Asuma has come to trouble Uchiha Chiba.

Orochimaru didn't know what Sarutobi Hiruzen had in plan for the two Uchiha children.

However, according to his understanding of his teacher.

It is Sarutobi Hiruzen's style to instill the so-called "will of fire" into them and make them a genius belonging to Konoha and not the Uchiha clan.

Therefore, getting these two Uchiha children to feel loved and cared for is the most common method used by Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Obviously, at this moment, Sarutobi Asuma is ruining his father's plan.

"Teacher… It looks like Asuma is a major failure in your life!"

There have been many failures in Sarutobi Hiruzen's life.

The blade swung against the Senju clan finally caused Tsunade to leave.

And that hypocritical style eventually made evn Jiraiya discouraged of him.

Out of the Three Konoha Sannin was the only one left behind.

As for the reason why I still stay in this village, is because of the experiments to be had on the unique subjects.

Sannin's departure and Konoha's decline, in Orochimaru's view, are not true failure to the third hokage.

Because, from his perspective, Konoha's strength has indeed declined, but… his position of Hokage has become even stronger as one of the only pillars of support.

The power is more concentrated towards himself and not others. Is this a success?

maybe

Is this a failure?

maybe, only time will tell.

However, the existence of Sarutobi Asuma made Orochimaru know for a fact he failed.

"Teacher, in your shrewd life, you did not expect to make mistakes in your children!"

It's ridiculous, but also very sad.

As for Sarutobi Asuma's provocation, his outcome will obviously be a bad one.

This kind of mediocre ninja is not even considered a stepping stone in front of these two Uchiha children.

However, Orochimaru is more than happy to witness the hokages only failure!

He also wanted to see the end of this joke.

The battle between Chiba and Itachi came to an end because of the appearance of Asuma.

Looking back at Sarutobi Asuma, Itachi glanced at Chiba.

"Chiba-kun…this is–!?"

Sheathing his sword.

Chiba put away the cane, and said calmly.

"It's okay, it's the problem I talked about before… Itachi, you should go back first. I'll take care of things here and we can finish this later"

Itachi looked at Chiba and then at Sarutobi Asuma.

Itachi can't help but worry a little.

He knows asuma

That is the son of the hokage!

Chiba-kun has a conflict with the son of hokage?

Why does he have a conflict with him?

Konoha and Uchiha are not at the same level especially the son of the leader of konoha vs the random blind 'disgrace' of the Uchiha.

"Chiba-san, do you need..."

Chiba waved his hand before he finished speaking

"It's okay, if you can't see things clearly, don't get involved."

Can't see clearly?

Can't see what?

Is there some deeper meaning between this conflict?

Uchiha Itachi continued to ponder

He really wants to help Chiba.

Not help him in physical strength

He recognizes Chiba, and whole he doesn't know the strength of Asuma, he does know, but… Chiba is unlikely to lose, he has much confidence in him.

Itachi can't imagine Chiba losing.

It's just that due to the backings of the other party, if Chiba was the son of the patriarch then he wouldn't worry at all, but Chiba might hold back considering the others position.

However Itachi was sorely mistaken

Chiba, never once considered the identity of the other side being the son of the hokage.

After hesitating for a moment, Itachi could only nod his head.

"Okay, I understand"

"Chiba-san!"

Before leaving, Itachi spoke subconsciously.

"will this be alright ?"

"Dont worry Itachi I'll go easy on him!"

"I will make sure he won't die."

The calm conversation angered Sarutobi Asuma who had heard all this.

What does it mean to go easy on me?

I'm a chunin of konoha!

Im a Chūnin who was approved by hokage without any back doors.

You are just a student at the Ninja School, and you think you are going to beat me?

Sarutobi Asuma, who has been completely dominated by anger, did not analyze the reason how Chiba was able to instantly suppress him at the dango shop last time.

In his opinion.

It was just his carelessness, the other party's sneak attack, and the presence of kurenai distracting him, he couldn't move properly.

The wise man looks at himself for mistakes, while the fool blames it on the outside world.

Sarutobi Asuma, is extremely ignorant.

"Uchiha Chiba, you don't have to worry about my identity!"

Asuma looked at Chiba angrily.

The anger in his chest couldn't be released, and he couldn't calm down at all.

This is a bad habit that has developed from been spoiled all year round.

Because of the existence of Sarutobi Hiruzen, he always thinks that he is the center of the world

He doesn't even know of the word forbidden or tolerance

"I will not use the identity of an old man to suppress you, and this battle, regardless of the outcome, I will not tell him of it"

"You can go all out, I want you to know that I am better than you!"

Chiba stood on the spot quietly, leaning on the cane in both hands.

He faced Sarutobi Asuma calmly.

"You are wrong, Sarutobi Asuma, no matter what the outcome is, your old man will know!"

"Also, your old man should have told you, that you shouldn't trouble me!"

"But you still show up, why?"

"Because of your honor?"

"Or is it because of a woman?"

In an instant, Sarutobi Asuma's inner weakness was poked at by Chiba.

The resulting anger cannot be easily extinguished.

"I came bcause I am better than you!"