Naruto: Strength Through Teaching

Chapter 22: The Peak Strength of Lord Third

[Name: Sarutobi Hiruzen]

[Chakra: 170,000]

[Potential: S]

[Evaluation: High Ninjutsu talent, adept at Combination Jutsu. Single-nature Ninjutsu may not compare to Kekkei Genkai. If I simultaneously use five nature transformations in advanced Ninjutsu, how would you respond?]

"Peak Third Hokage." Seeing that string of zeros in Chakra, Mutsuki, who walked out of the office, felt both surprised and somewhat envious.

After all, this was a whopping 170,000 Chakra, thirteen thousand more than what he had seen from Minato last time.

However, Minato is only eighteen years old now, and comparing a mature middle-aged ninja at his peak with a growing ninja doesn't make much sense.

"After going back, how should I write the report..." Amidst his astonishment, Mutsuki was already thinking about how to report to Danzo.

No time is just an excuse that needs careful consideration. Although he is not idle, it's not to the extent that he can't spare some time to teach Asuma for a week.

Mutsuki can sense that Lord Third is trying to win his favor. Otherwise, he wouldn't have mentioned anything about being an outstanding teacher and a Special Jonin.

But Lord Third's sincerity is too little, no actual benefits, just empty promises.

If Lord Third had directly exposed his Root identity when Mutsuki entered the office, asking if he wanted to join him, Mutsuki would definitely have kicked Danzo aside and followed Lord Third.
But now, Lord Third doesn't directly reveal his intentions, clearly hesitating, acting like an old scoundrel.

If he had just agreed directly, it wouldn't be good for Danzo either. It's better to find an excuse to temporarily withhold an answer and throw this issue back to Danzo.

As for whether Lord Third might not know his identity, Mutsuki can only say that it's a possibility, but it's not very likely.

After all, Root is an existence that cannot be ignored. If Lord Third doesn't even know that Root ninjas are entering the Academy, then he, as the Hokage and the principal, is playing a futile role.

After returning to the office, the senseis curiously questioned Mutsuki.

"Yumi-sensei, what did Lord Third call you for? Is it commendation?" Ueda Aya asked with curiosity.
"Probably, after all, the exam results were so good this time, and he's a new sensei. Yumi-sensei is really strong," sighed Chitani Isamu. He was truly impressed by Mutsuki.

"It's like confirming my teaching achievements," Mutsuki sat down, took out paper and pen, and then said after some thought.

"When will Lord Third also acknowledge me?" Kimura Sugito felt a huge gap between people.
He still remembered Mutsuki's greenness when he first arrived, never expecting that so quickly, Mutsuki would surpass him in teaching achievements.

"Just do your best to teach the students with your abilities," Mutsuki said while practicing calligraphy.

"Mutsuki-sensei, could you please cover my class this afternoon? I have something to attend to," Chitani Isamu poured a glass of water for Mutsuki and asked.

"Sure, I'm free this afternoon," Mutsuki nodded and agreed.

"Yumi-sensei, now I understand why all the students like you," Chitani Isamu quickly expressed his gratitude.

"Oh, Sugito, lend me some money. I'll pay you back when I get my salary," Chitani Isamu then turned to Kimura Sugito.

Originally, he wanted to borrow from Mutsuki, but considering how many times he had asked Mutsuki to cover his classes, he felt a bit embarrassed.