Chapter 77 An accidental leak! The most important thing!
"Proctor? Me?"
"Senior, you're not joking, are you!"
"I'm not even nine yet!"
Upon hearing Sakumo Hatake's words, Fujiwara Tetsuya paused, a look of surprise flashing across his face!
"That's right! It's you!"
"Do you think I would misinterpret Hokage-sama's orders!"
"Brat! You don't know yet, do you!"
"Because of your spar with Hokage-sama, many young members of Konoha's Shinobi Clans are now experiencing another surge of early graduation!"
At this point, Sakumo Hatake deliberately paused.
His gaze once again fell upon Fujiwara Tetsuya.
"So! Hokage-sama's purpose in appointing me as Proctor is to discourage these brats!"
"Make them go back to class obediently?"
Rubbing his chin, Fujiwara Tetsuya slowly sat back down.
After a brief contemplation, he understood Hiruzen Sarutobi's intention.
After all, this wasn't graduation season, nor was it wartime.
If a batch of students with varying quality graduated,
whether it was the selection of their Jonin instructors or the casualty rate of these students, it would be enough to give Hiruzen Sarutobi a headache.
"You're a clever brat!"
"Hokage-sama indeed means that!"
"During the exam, you should try your best to discourage those brats!"
"Make them behave! Don't let the words of certain Old fellows make them foolishly graduate early!"
"Lest they lose their lives prematurely due to insufficient strength!"
Sakumo Hatake looked at Fujiwara Tetsuya in surprise.
He suddenly understood why the Sandaime held this brat in such high regard.
At this age, having such strength was only one aspect.
More importantly, this brat was intelligent enough!
"I understand Hokage-sama's meaning!"
"I will do my best!"
With his current strength,
going to the Ninja Academy was bound to cause quite a stir.
However, after weighing his options,
Fujiwara Tetsuya still decided to accept this mission.
Speaking of which, he hadn't seen Sanjido Suzuko in a long time.
This matter might also be a nice change of pace.
"If you agree, then I'll be relieved!"
"After this matter is completed, Hokage-sama will give you a corresponding reward at the level of an A-rank mission!"
"Although it's not much, it's Hokage-sama's kind intention!"
Seeing Fujiwara Tetsuya agree,
Sakumo Hatake slowly stood up.
As an Anbu, his free time was limited.
However, after convincing Fujiwara Tetsuya so quickly,
he still had some time to slack off.
"Well then! I've completed what Hokage-sama entrusted to me!"
"Chunin Tetsuya, if there's a chance, we'll meet again next time!"
"Senior Sakumo, goodbye..."
At the very end, Fujiwara Tetsuya subconsciously blurted out Sakumo Hatake's identity.
This instantly made Sakumo Hatake's eyes become dangerous.
No matter which Village,
the identity of an Anbu was always a secret.
Only the Kage of each Village, the leader,
or specific high-ranking officials had the right to know.
"Chunin Tetsuya! How do you know my identity?"
The moment Sakumo Hatake lowered his head,
a strong killing intent emerged in Fujiwara Tetsuya's heart.
Although Sakumo Hatake was a few years younger than Jiraiya and others, this did not mean that
the man before him would be weaker than Jiraiya, Orochimaru, or Tsunade, these Quasi-Kage level powerhouses!
"Uh!"
Feeling the oppressive aura emanating from Sakumo Hatake,
Fujiwara Tetsuya couldn't help but swallow.
He wished he could slap himself twice.
It was all his fault for having a loose tongue and accidentally letting it slip!
"Senior Sakumo! If I said I guessed it, would you believe me!"
Meeting Sakumo Hatake's gaze,
Fujiwara Tetsuya's expression was filled with trepidation.
"Continue!"
"As the sword genius of the Hatake Clan, Senior was a goal I wanted to catch up to years ago!"
"Therefore, I know a little about Senior's affairs!"
"I deduced Senior's identity from Senior's hair color and the short blade at Senior's waist!"
"That simple?"
Looking at Fujiwara Tetsuya's admiring gaze,
Sakumo Hatake subconsciously reached out and touched his white hair.
Was it that obvious!
"Alright! I understand!"
"However! If another Anbu comes to find you next time, even if you guess their identity,"
"don't easily reveal it!"
"You should know that in Konoha, not all Ninja, not all Anbu, are as easygoing as I am!"
Facing a junior who admired him,
a rising sword genius,
Sakumo Hatake truly didn't want to appear too strict.
After a simple admonition, he left Fujiwara Tetsuya with the image of a senior.
Then he disappeared from the house.
"Did I fool him?"
Looking at where Sakumo Hatake had disappeared, Fujiwara Tetsuya patted his chest and let out a long breath.
The pressure of a Quasi-Kage was no joke!
However,
touching the kirimaru at his waist, Fujiwara Tetsuya's eyes also lit up with a hint of eagerness.
A Chakra metal weapon! A masterpiece from the Land of Craftsmen!
He wondered how much help it would bring him.
"Brother Tetsuya!"
Just as Fujiwara Tetsuya was deep in thought,
a bare-bottomed child crawled in, toddling to Fujiwara Tetsuya's side.
"Oh, it's Kisuke! What's wrong!"
"What do you need Brother Tetsuya for!"
Under Fujiwara Tetsuya's teasing, Uesugi Kisuke giggled.
"Brother Tetsuya! It's Mikoto! Sister Mikoto came to find you!"
Holding Fujiwara Tetsuya's finger,
Uesugi Kisuke giggled for more than ten seconds before speaking.
"Mikoto!"
Upon hearing this, Fujiwara Tetsuya's expression paused.
He slowly stood up, holding Uesugi Kisuke.
If he were to say what he had been doing recently besides training and teaching the children of his Clan,
the most important thing was accompanying Uchiha Mikoto on walks.
Hmm! Walks!
The kind that happened rain or shine.
Even if it was thundering outside,
he would hold an oiled paper umbrella and accompany Uchiha Mikoto.
As a result, in these past days, he had unintentionally attracted many meaningful glances.
..."How do you say it, Tetsuya-kun, you're going to the Ninja Academy in a week?"
By an unnamed river on the outskirts of Konoha,
Fujiwara Tetsuya strolled leisurely ahead.
Beside him was Uchiha Mikoto, dressed in a kimono.
The low neckline revealed the girl's fair, swan-like neck.
This forced Fujiwara Tetsuya to consciously direct his gaze towards the distant river.
"That's right! Although it's a headache!"
"But it's Hokage-sama's arrangement, after all!"
"I can only go there!"
"However, Mikoto! I have to say, Hokage-sama really went all out this time!"
"kirimaru! It's a Ninja tool forged from Chakra metal!"
"If my control over Lightning Release can advance another level,"
"the power that Chidori can unleash will only be even more terrifying!"
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