"Is what he said really true?"
At this time, Jiraiya fixed a piercing look on Minato. "Have you really been having these dreams all this time?"
As one of the Sannin, Jiraiya had a strong aura that made Minato feel a bit breathless.
"Yes, yes, Lord Jiraiya."
Prompted by Kaze, Minato had no choice but to plow on regardless.
"They're just vague dreams. There's nothing to worry about. Kaze is making a mountain out of a molehill!"
Minato's honest - looking appearance was very deceptive. Jiraiya didn't notice anything amiss, and his imposing manner gradually softened.
"If I have time, I'll give you some pointers." Jiraiya said indifferently.
"Alright, I still have something to discuss with Tsunade. If you have nothing else to do, you can go back first."
Kaze and Minato nodded repeatedly.
"Alright, goodbye, sirs."
"Then we'll take our leave first."
After the two left, Tsunade gave Jiraiya a suspicious look.
"Jiraiya, don't tell me you think Minato is the Child of the Prophecy you're looking for?"
Jiraiya picked up the vase on Tsunade's desk. After taking out the previous flowers, he inserted the newly - bought ones.
Then he finally spoke up. "I'm not sure either. To be honest, it's a bit too much of a coincidence."
Kaze and Minato's performance just now made it seem more like they knew the content of the prophecy and made up a so - called dream.
"But only I know the Great Frog's prophecy. This is simply impossible."
Jiraiya shook his head.
As someone who believed in prophecies, he preferred to believe that "fate" had made these "coincidences" happen.
But...
Seeing that Jiraiya seemed a bit lost, Tsunade gently grasped his hand and said with a smile.
"Anyway, you have nothing else to do in the village except accompany me. So why not give him some guidance for a while and see?"
"Maybe he really is the Child of the Prophecy you're looking for?"
"Even if he isn't, it doesn't matter. You can just think of it as getting on good terms with my brother - in - law in advance."
Jiraiya nodded, squeezed Tsunade's hand tightly, and a happy smile appeared on his face.
"Thanks, Tsunade."
"You idiot, what are you thanking me for?"
"Thanks for supporting me."
"I said before that I'd back you up sometimes. Stop being so mushy!"
Outside the Konoha Hospital.
Just when Kaze thought the selection had failed, the system's prompt sounded.
[Selection successful. Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Fire Release: Big Flame Bullet!]
"..."
After getting the reward, Kaze suddenly found, rather speechlessly, that this ninjutsu... seemed to require Sage Chakra to activate!
"Damn it!" Kaze cursed.
"Hey, Kaze."
At this moment, Minato beside him asked helplessly, "Why do you insist on getting Lord Jiraiya to guide me?"
"Kaze stared directly into Minato's eyes and said affectionately, "You don't understand, Minato. I just want to give you the best."
"Kaze..."
Minato was a bit touched upon hearing this and slowly moved closer to Kaze.
"Minato~~"
"I'm not gay. Why are you getting so close to me? Get off me!"
Kaze pushed Minato away impatiently.
Minato: "..."
Kaze was always like this. Every time he made Minato feel touched, he would give him a hard blow afterwards.
In the early days of the fortieth year of Konoha.
Not long after Fugaku Uchiha's wedding, Toyo Uchiha resigned from the position of clan head and handed the Uchiha clan over to Fugaku.
In the middle of the year, the former Anbu Commander, Giyuu Tomioka, died in the line of duty. Sarutobi Nagare succeeded him as the Anbu Commander, in charge of four major squads and sixteen classes.
The second - generation contemporaries were all getting promotions and raises, marrying hot girls, and reaching the peak of their lives.
As for our Kaze, he was still just a small class monitor and even wanted to temporarily step down from this position.
At the Shimura Residence.
"Dad, I want to quit Root for a while and take the assessment to become a designated Jonin," Kaze knelt in front of Tanzō and said.
To become a designated Jonin, both strength and background are required. Kaze happens to have both.
He had already passed the assessment through Root's channels and become a Jonin.
As for his background, needless to say, it was impeccable. There's no way he'll fail the review.
Taking the assessment was just a formality.
"Do you want to personally guide those three kids?" Tanzō slightly closed his eyes, not surprised at Kaze's decision at all.
"Yes, Dad," Kaze replied respectfully.
Tanzō pondered for a moment and then nodded slightly, saying, "Well, it's true that kids you personally train are more reliable to use in the future."
"Go if you want. I'll talk to Hiruzen and have him assign those three kids to you."
"Heh heh," Kaze let out an embarrassed laugh and asked somewhat sheepishly.
"Dad, do you think I can take one more kid and have four students at once?"
"Oh?"
Tanzō opened his eyes, looked at his son in surprise, and slowly said.
"There has never been such a precedent in Konoha, but okay."
"Which kid have you taken a fancy to?"
Kaze scratched his head and replied, "It's Kakashi Hatake, the son of Master Sakumo."
"I heard that he's also graduating this year. I thought I'd take him under my wing personally. It's a way to repay Master Sakumo for his guidance back then."
After hearing his son's words, Tanzō couldn't help laughing.
Are you sure you're taking that kid under your wing to repay Master Sakumo, not to get revenge?
After a moment of silence in memory of Sakumo, Tanzō nodded and said, "Okay."
"Wow, really? It's okay?"
Kaze was overjoyed and then asked, "Dad, then do you think I can still..."
"Get out of here!"
The Ninja Academy.
In an unused classroom, the Akatsuki Organization was holding its weekly meeting.
"Senior Konan, after you guys graduate, I'll be left all alone. What am I going to do!" Obito said with a look of reluctance.
In the past year, he had fully integrated into this small group and developed a deep friendship with the three of them.
Moreover, he was used to using the name of the Akatsuki Organization to intimidate others on a daily basis.
Once Konan and the others left, wouldn't he be bullied?
"Obito, look at you being such a wimp," Konan scolded.
"Kakashi from your class graduated early. Can't you work hard and aim to graduate early too?"
"Exactly," Yahiko, standing beside her, chimed in. "You should step up your efforts and aim to graduate next year."
"By then, after we leave school, we'll keep working together. We'll make the Akatsuki even bigger and better and create more glory!"
Nagato also looked at Obito from under his bangs and encouraged him.
"Obito, after we're gone, you must study hard and don't let us down."
Obito nodded vigorously and said firmly.
"I understand, seniors!"
Yahiko patted Obito on the shoulder. "Remember, focus all your energy on your training. Love will only make you weak!"
"I got it!"
Konan said coldly, "From now on, you're not allowed to talk to any girls except me. Otherwise, I'll break your legs when I come back!"
"(((;Д;))) I understand!"
"Alright," Nagato glanced at the time and said.
"Let's end the Akatsuki Organization's last meeting here. Obito, it's time for you to go back to class."
"Goodbye, seniors!"
Obito bowed deeply to the three of them and said goodbye seriously.
"Wait for me. I'll definitely stand side by side with you again in a year!"
After leaving, Obito quickly headed towards his classroom.
As he was about to reach the classroom door, Obito bumped into a girl from his class.
The girl had short brown hair, big brown eyes, and two purple markings on her little face.
She was incredibly cute.
"Obito-kun, where did you go just now? I didn't see you," the girl asked with a big smile.
"I..."
Obito was about to answer, but then he suddenly remembered what the seniors had just told him.
"Sorry, Rin-chan. I can't talk to you for the next year. Sorry!"
With that,
Obito walked into the classroom without looking back, leaving Rin Nohara standing there, totally confused.
"What's wrong with Obito-kun today?"
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