Chapter 17: Passionate Wakaho! (2/2)

"Hokage Grandpa, don't worry. When I report to the clan leader and capture them, we'll bring them to the Konoha Police Department for interrogation. We'll definitely get the information out of them!"

"..." The Third Hokage remained silent.

This kid's logic was... flawless, yet something felt off.

No... it seemed like everything about this kid was off, not just his logic.

Take the idea of the Hokage being kidnapped from the Hokage building...

Without some wild imagination, it's hard to come to that conclusion.

Moreover, the Third Hokage suspected that the child's understanding of the Will of Fire might be skewed.

But then again, he's just a child...

I'm getting old, can't keep up with this new generation's thinking.

Thud thud thud—

Teacher Daiki finally knocked on the office door.

"Come in," the Third Hokage responded.

Teacher Daiki entered and found not only Wakaho and the Hokage, but also Lord Orochimaru.

"Hokage-sama, Lord Orochimaru," Daiki bowed.

"Hello, Teacher Daiki," Wakaho greeted politely.

"Daiki, I called you here to understand more about this child," the Third Hokage went straight to the point, his tone gentle. "This child wants to apply for early graduation. What do you think?"

Daiki was taken aback. So the Hokage wasn't here to hold him accountable for negligence?

"Wakaho is an excellent student in all aspects."

Daiki took a moment to organize his words, then reported, "In yesterday's assessment, Wakaho ranked first in the class."

"In regular practical tests, Wakaho also ranks among the top. His basic ninja skills are very solid."

"Wakaho is also the class monitor in his grade, and his classmates trust him very much. However, for early graduation..."

Daiki paused, "I think we still need to seek the opinion of Wakaho's guardians."

Daiki's answer was quite standard, but Wakaho felt he should have emphasized "class popularity" more, as it should also count as bonus points, right?

"I see..." The Third Hokage glanced at the application form with Fugaku's signature, personal seal, and official stamp.

It seemed the guardian was very keen on Wakaho graduating early.

"Alright, let's arrange an early graduation exam for young Wakaho," the Third Hokage decided.

"Yes!" Teacher Daiki accepted the order.

"Over here, Chunin Daiki," Orochimaru gestured, leading Daiki out of the Hokage's office.

The Third Hokage turned his gaze to Wakaho.

The little guy still had a serious expression, and the Third Hokage, for a moment, felt like he was seeing an old friend in his childhood.

'They're both very earnest types...'

The Third Hokage instinctively wanted to smoke.

But considering there was a child in the office, he restrained himself.

"Young Wakaho..."

The Third Hokage set down his pipe, "Can you tell Grandpa, is the decision to apply for early graduation your idea or the clan leader's..."

"It was my own decision, Hokage Grandpa," Wakaho quickly replied.

"I have already self-studied all the academy's courses. Teacher Daiki has nothing more to teach me."

"When I sought help from Clan Leader Fugaku, after he taught me all the fire release jutsu, he couldn't guide me much further."

"My talent is just too good, Hokage Grandpa."

Wakaho said earnestly, "So I believe it's time for me to become a ninja and contribute to the village!"

"Konoha needs me!"

Daiki: I've heard this speech before.

"Oh."

At this moment, the Third Hokage was genuinely surprised by Wakaho's "passion" and "faith."

Although he was getting old, who hadn't chased the blazing sun or run in the glow of the setting sun?

"Young Wakaho..."

"You've made Grandpa feel a surge of passion!"