The situation where only Minato Namikaze gets hurt has come true.
Seeing his dejected look, Haruki comforted him, "You still have a chance."
"I've made up my mind!" Minato Namikaze looked up and said, "I want to become a ninja like Teacher Haruki!"
"Ah?"
Haruki didn't react at first, but then he was a bit amused.
His original character prototype was based on Minato Namikaze.
Now, Minato Namikaze was modeling himself after him.
Stop the self - referential imitation!
"Don't worry. With a face half as good - looking as mine, it'll be a breeze."
"Teacher! I'm serious." Minato Namikaze frowned.
"So am I." Haruki patted him on the shoulder. "Do you know how to attract girls?"
"Find out what they like."
"No, it's all about the face."
"..." Minato Namikaze was speechless.
He always felt that this Haruki was different from the one in his impression.
And he had just said he wanted to become a ninja like Haruki.
Was it really okay?
He suddenly had a little doubt.
"Be careful on the way, you two."
After dinner, Haruki stood at the door, watching them leave. "Minato, remember to protect Kushina."
Minato Namikaze was about to show off, but Kushina Uzumaki didn't give him a chance.
"I don't need his protection!"
Haruki saw this scene and almost burst out laughing.
It was so funny.
After they left, he went to Orochimaru's house.
"Orochimaru, mind if I come in?"
Haruki knocked on the door and found it locked.
He took out the key, unlocked the door, and strode into the basement like a regular.
The lights were as bright as daylight.
The small place was filled with all kinds of experimental equipment.
There were distillation flasks, beakers, pipettes, iron stands, alcohol lamps, and so on.
"Come on, let's start the class."
Orochimaru glanced at him, not surprised by his appearance.
He took off his blood - stained white gloves, hung up a small blackboard in the corner, and then sat down on a small stool.
"Before the class, I have something to tell you." Haruki casually picked up a pointer.
"What is it?" Orochimaru looked unhappy.
"First, remember to move the laboratory to the Research Institute of the Ninja Academy; second, cooperate in researching a new type of long - range weapon with the Byakugan; third..."
"What the hell do you think of me?" Orochimaru cut him off.
"Of course, you're my dear... ahem, good buddy, good buddy."
Seeing Orochimaru's expression getting worse, Haruki sighed and said, "Someone uses my things, eats my food, and even takes my classes for free, but won't even call me 'teacher'."
"..."
Orochimaru was silent for a moment and then said, "I don't have enough manpower."
"I'll transfer some folks from the orphanage to the research institute."
Haruki thought for a while and said, "Besides, I'll find you a group of wandering Ninjas in a few days."
Over the past three years, he had not only earned the title of one of the Twin Gems of Konoha but also accomplished a great deal.
For example, he built the first orphanage in Konoha and adopted a large number of people displaced by the war.
And these people are the best candidates for training.
"Alright, let's start class now."
Haruki tapped on the small blackboard and wrote a line of words with chalk.
Genetics and Evolution.
"Last time, we talked about genetic factors. Today, we'll cover genes, their relationship with chromosomes, their nature and expression, and their mutations..."
After a whole night had passed.
Orochimaru was full of energy.
But Haruki was extremely sleepy.
After getting home, he went straight to catch up on sleep.
Tsunade was used to it.
It was always like this every time Haruki came back from Orochimaru's place.
She wondered what the two of them did all night.
When Haruki woke up, it was already noon.
After a simple meal, he went to the Ninja Academy.
As Orochimaru said last night, he had already moved to the new research building.
Pretty fast.
But Haruki didn't bother him.
Although he only had two classes a week, his tasks were not light.
He had to train the teachers.
After Hiruzen Sarutobi finished reading the textbooks, he made no changes.
According to Koki Takahiro, Hiruzen Sarutobi was very satisfied and specifically told him to cooperate fully. If there were any difficulties, he should report them in time.
A month later.
The Ninja Academy was on the right track.
Haruki got along well with the teachers and students.
Especially Kushina Uzumaki and Minato Namikaze. After being won over with delicious food, they really happily called him "Teacher" one after another.
There was a knock on the door.
"Come in," Haruki looked up from his desk and shouted.
"Teacher, what do you want to talk to me about?" Minato Namikaze asked.
"Are you interested in going on a mission with me?"
"But I don't know Medical Ninjutsu."
"It's a B-Rank Mission on the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Rain. We need to wipe out a group of bandits. The leader is a wandering Chunin who often leads them in robberies. The Oshima Chamber of Commerce in the Land of Fire is offering a 100,000-ryo reward. If you come with me, we'll split it equally."
Haruki looked at him with a smile.
He knew that Minato Namikaze was just an ordinary civilian, not well-off. Fifty thousand ryo would be enough for him to spend for a long time.
"Teacher, why are you giving me so many benefits for no reason?"
Minato Namikaze was unexpectedly calm.
Haruki admired him even more.
"Simple. Didn't I say before that I want to take you as my apprentice?"
Minato Namikaze was a little surprised when he heard this.
He originally thought Haruki was just joking, but he didn't expect Haruki really wanted to take him as an apprentice.
During this time, he had gotten along well with Haruki.
Oh!
If Haruki would lead him after graduation, he wouldn't mind.
But now that Haruki said so, he was really curious.
How could a Medical Ninja attract him?
So he nodded and said, "I'll go with the teacher."
"Think it over. The Land of Rain is a war zone. You might run into ninjas from Sunagakure." Haruki reminded him.
Minato Namikaze's face tightened, but he didn't say a word.
"Good. You already have the basic qualities of a ninja. Go and get ready. We'll set off this afternoon."
"Okay."
After he left, Haruki spread out the scroll. After reading it, flames appeared at his fingertips and burned the scroll to ashes.
In the afternoon.
When Haruki saw Minato Namikaze carrying a black schoolbag, he couldn't help but smile.
It seems that a lot of things are prepared.
"Follow me."
Haruki leaped into the air, moving extremely fast towards the outside of the village.
Seeing this, Minato Namikaze used the Shifting Body Technique to catch up.
During the run, Haruki kept observing Minato Namikaze and even created a few accidents where birds hit him.
No wonder he can learn the Flying Thunder God.
His motor nerves and dynamic vision are extremely excellent.
This is an innate talent.
It's hard to train.
This little test made Haruki very satisfied.
Minato Namikaze is only ten years old now and hasn't met Jiraiya and Hiruzen Sarutobi yet. He is very malleable.
After becoming his disciple, he can completely inherit the new version of the Will of Fire.
He is simply the Fifth Hokage personally appointed by Haruki.
Well, Tsunade is the Fourth Hokage.
"Stop and take a rest."
Seeing that it was already dark, Haruki started a fire. "I'll go and see if there are any hares or something."
After saying that, he vanished into the darkness.
"You... uh..."
"A Sand Ninja?"
Haruki pressed his hand on the ninja's neck. After seeing his Forehead Protector, he smiled slightly. "Have you sent the message after following me for so long?"
Hearing this, the Sand Ninja widened his eyes immediately.
Could this be a Booby Trap?
But isn't it too absurd for the Twin Gems of Konoha to act as bait?
"It seems that the message has been sent."
Haruki broke his neck and threw the body aside. "I hope the people who come won't disappoint me."