Chapter 9

Chapter 9: My Hokage Teacher!

Wearing a green Jonin vest, with short, dazzling blonde hair, and that incredibly warm smile.

These all indicated the identity of the person who had arrived.

Minato Namikaze!

The future Fourth Hokage.

Compared to him, other geniuses were insignificant, even the main characters of the ninja world couldn't match up.

Because he was the true 'civilian' ninja.

No ninja clan background, no bloodline, he rose entirely through his own talent and hard work (and good looks).

He was just missing the protagonist's aura; otherwise, he would undoubtedly be the perfect choice for a savior.

Perhaps because he was too perfect, he had to die due to 'plot necessity.'

Otherwise, if he truly secured the Hokage position, there would be no chance for other ninja villages to stir up trouble, and the real protagonist wouldn't have the opportunity to appear.

Since he didn't have the 'Ōtsutsuki' bloodline, he naturally couldn't be the true protagonist.

Now, such a person appeared and was going to be their team leader. How could one not be surprised? It's no wonder Uchiha Takashi was stunned.

"My name is Minato Namikaze, and I'm the Jonin in charge of Team Three. You must be Uchiha Takashi and Yamakawa Koji. Sorry, I'm late!"

Minato Namikaze apologized softly.

It's clear that some people becoming Hokage isn't by chance; just their way of handling things is leagues above Danzo.

Note, the Jonin in charge is the team leader, but it's just a position.

"Teacher Minato!" *2 Uchiha Takashi and Koji immediately stood up and saluted.

While saluting, they also noticed the cold-faced white-haired boy by the door.

Kakashi! They didn't expect him to also be a member of Team Three.

This made Uchiha Takashi feel a bit uneasy.

Because the teammates around the protagonist are usually sacrificial.

To truly become teammates with him, the danger is quite imaginable.

At the same time, having Minato Namikaze, this top-tier powerhouse, as their team leader, also increases the likelihood of encountering danger.

Of course, there are pros and cons.

While the danger increases, they also receive the best guidance and protection.

Minato Namikaze, in terms of both personality and strength, is the best choice for a team leader.

"Let's go, I'll treat you to some barbecue!"

While speaking, Minato Namikaze also secretly observed Uchiha Takashi.

Originally, the students were supposed to be Kakashi and others, but on his way, he was summoned by the Hokage and the team was changed to the current Team Three.

He also learned about Uchiha Takashi defeating Kakashi in yesterday's assessment.

'A summoning beast... huh?'

As someone who had signed a summoning contract with Mount Myōboku, he naturally understood the benefits of having a powerful summoning beast.

Especially flying-type summoning beasts, their support role is astonishing.

The four of them quickly arrived at 'BBQ Q.'

This was a barbecue restaurant run by the Akimichi clan.

Being a clan of 'chubby' ninjas, they naturally had a deep understanding of food, making this place the top choice for barbecue.

Ninjas often celebrated with barbecue.

Why?

The reason is simple.

They usually ate poorly, so when they had the chance, they wanted to eat something good to replenish their nutrition.

And since a ninja's chakra comes from cells, replenishing nutrition is naturally essential.

In other words.

The better you eat, the more chakra you can extract.

Ninja clans are far stronger than civilian ninjas, not just in terms of knowledge and bloodline, but also in resources.

They start with medicinal baths from a young age, and they eat better too. How can civilians compete? It's no wonder the Second and Third Hokage put all their effort into supporting civilian ninjas, yet the elites still mostly come from ninja clans.

After entering the shop.

## Chapter 9: My Hokage Teacher!

The four of them found an empty table and sat down. The restaurant was bustling with business.

Even though it wasn't mealtime yet, it was already more than half full. If it were evening, there would definitely be no empty seats.

"Twenty servings of grilled meat!" Minato Namikaze placed the order and then smiled at the three of them, saying, "From now on, we are Team Three!"

A warm smile and sincere tone! It's no wonder he has the nickname "Little Sun" for his incredible charisma.

Of course, there was another meaning to his words.

It meant that regardless of what happened between Uchiha Takashi and Kakashi yesterday, from now on, they would be a team.

"Yes, Minato-sensei!"

Uchiha Takashi nodded slightly, showing his attitude.

He was very aware that yesterday's incident was orchestrated by Danzo and had nothing to do with Kakashi, who was currently just an emotionless task machine.

"Yes, Minato-sensei!" Yamakawa Koji and Kakashi echoed in agreement.

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"After we finish the grilled meat, we'll head to the training ground. I need to understand your training progress!"

Minato Namikaze was quite pleased with their first meeting.

Soon, twenty plates of grilled meat were served.

Each plate was about a pound, making it quite a substantial amount.

Does it sound like too much?

In reality, this amount of grilled meat was no problem for them at all.

Ninjas! They are professionals who have mastered chakra, so finishing this amount is no issue.

If it were the future princess, she could probably eat dozens of pounds easily, and for the Akimichi clan, ten pounds would be just the starting point.

They usually eat less only because there's not enough food available.

"We're starting!" The four of them began to eat.

The aroma of the grilled meat was irresistible, and they quickly devoured all twenty servings.

Minato Namikaze painfully took out over ten thousand ryo from his wallet to pay the bill.

Luckily, he didn't say "eat as much as you want," or they might have had to stay behind to wash dishes to pay off the debt.

Don't be fooled by the high income of ninjas; their expenses are even higher.

Food, purchasing ninja tools, training, medical expenses... all require money.

Even the highest-level S-rank missions only offer rewards in the millions of ryo, and that's before sharing with the village. No wonder they only dare to come for grilled meat during celebrations.

If they came regularly... what kind of family would that be?

The four of them slowly walked towards the training ground.

"Alright, let's start with introductions."

"My name is Minato Namikaze, and I'm also your team leader. I like eating ramen, and my dream is to become Hokage. What about you?"

After speaking, Minato Namikaze looked at Kakashi, clearly indicating for him to introduce himself first.

Wearing a mask and exuding a cold aura, Kakashi turned his head away from the "Little Sun" smile and said, "Kakashi Hatake, I like dogs, and my dream is to wash away the disgrace of the Hatake clan!"

As he spoke, his fist clenched slightly—his father, so strong and gentle, had died because of a mission failure...

"Still hasn't let go, huh?"

Minato Namikaze noted his student's behavior.

"My name is Yamakawa Koji, I like powerful ninjutsu, and my dream is to restore the Yamakawa clan!"

Yamakawa Koji usually had a poker face, only showing emotion when mentioning the Yamakawa clan.

"A great dream!"

Minato Namikaze nodded with a smile, then looked at Uchiha Takashi, curious about his dream.

He actually had an additional task—to observe him.

The task was assigned by the Third Hokage.

Being chosen as his team leader was the result of a deal between the village and the Uchiha clan.

Neither the village nor the Uchiha wanted to see such a talented individual with research potential fall.

However, he never expected that Uchiha Takashi's dream would be so...

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